Electrolux Eww 168540 W User Manual

Soil LevelIconType of fabric
QuickFor very slightly
soiled items
Super Quick1)For items used or
worn for a short time
Refresh1) 2)For refreshing items
only
Super Re-
fresh 1) 2)For refreshing a very
few items only
1) We recommend you to reduce the load sizes (see
Washing programmes table).
2) When you select this option the relevant icon appears
just for a while and then it disappears immediately.
ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING
PROGRAMME
It is possible to change some options be-
fore the programme...

USE - DRYING
DRYING ONLY
Warning!
The recommended load size is 4 kg for cot-
tons and linen, 3 kg for synthetic items and
1.5 kg for wool.
Important! For wool items the timed drying
is the only drying available (Drying Time
button).
By pressing Drying Time button it is
also possible to dry up to 6 kg of cot-
ton items (see the «Drying Pro-
gramme » table).
Warning!
The water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be positioned in the
sink or connected to the drain pipe.
1. Load the laundry.
2. Select a...

3. Switch the machine on by turning the
selector dial to the set washing pro-
gramme/fabric.
4. Select the required options by pressing
the relevant buttons.
If possible, do not select a spin
speed lower than that proposed by
the appliance to avoid too long a
drying time therefore saving ener-
gy.
In any case the reduction of the spin
speed is only possible after selecting
drying.
For cottons and synthetic the lowest
value you can select is 900 r.p.m.
5. Set the dryness degree by pressing
button 5. The...

• Turn the programme selector to the rinse
programme.
• Activate the cleaning function by pressing
at the same time button 
 (9) and but-
ton 6 until the display shows CLE.•Press button 8 to start the programme.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
SORTING OUT THE LAUNDRY
Follow the wash code symbols on each
garment label and the manufacturer’s
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as
follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, deli-
cates, woollens.
TEMPERATURES
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cot-
tons and linen...

the cellulose structure will already have
been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach
(whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with
acetone
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth
and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,
then treat stains with methylated spirits.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse...

LAUNDRY NOT SUITABLE FOR
DRYING
• Particularly delicate items such as syn-
thetic curtains, woollen and silk, gar-
ments with metal inserts, nylon stock-
ings, bulky garments such as anoraks,
bed covers, quilts, sleeping bags and du-
vets must not be machine dried.
• Avoid drying dark clothes with light col-
oured fluffy items such as towels as
these can attract the fluff.
• Remove the laundry when the appliance
has finished drying.
• To avoid a static charge when drying is
completed, use either a fabric...

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Cottons + Prewash
90° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
White or coloured cottons with prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
NO SPIN
EXTRA RINSE
TIME MANAGER
1)
 2)
Synthetics
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses
Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm
Max. load 4 kg...

Programme - Maximum and Minimum Tempera-
ture - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed -
Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
Spin
Drain and long spin
Spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the option selected, which ends
with water left in the tub. You can choose the spin
speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to
the fabrics to be spun.SPIN REDUCTION 
Cottons Economy
90° - 40°
Main wash -...

Degree of DryingType of FabricMax Load
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away without ironingCotton and linen (bath-
robes, bath towels, etc)4 kg
STORE DRY
Suitable for items to put away without ironingSynthetics and mixed fab-
rics (jumpers, blouses, un-
derwear, household linen)3 kg
IRON DRY
Suitable for ironingCotton and linen (sheets,
tablecloths, shirts, etc.)4 kg
TIMED PROGRAMMES
Degree of DryingType of FabricDrying
LoadSpin Speed
(rpm)Suggested
drying time
(minutes)
EXTRA DRY
Ideal for towelling...

To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash pro-
gramme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent,
must be a powder with biological proper-
ties.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance
with soap and water only, and then dry
thoroughly.
Important! Do not use methylated spirits,
solvents or similar products to clean the
cabinet.
CLEANING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
The washing...