Electrolux Ewx 12540 W User Manual

Ink:depending on the type of ink,
moisten the fabric first with acetone (*),
then with acetic acid; treat any residual
marks on white fabrics with bleach and
then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains:first treat with stain
remover, methylated spirits or benzine,
then rub with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on
the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and
protect the environment. Although...

22electrolux  International wash code symbol
International wash code symbols
These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
Energetic wash
Delicate washMax. wash
temperature
95°CMax. wash
temperature
60°CMax. wash
temperature
40°CMax. wash
temperature
30°C
Hand wash Do not
wash
at all
BleachingBleach in cold water Do not bleach
IroningHot iron
max 200°CWarm iron
max 150°CLukewarm iron
max 110°CDo not iron
Dry cleaningDry cleaning
in all solventsDry...

washing programmeselectrolux23
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of
programme
Cottons 
90° - White and coloured
cotton
Spin Red. / Night
Cycle/ Rinse Hold
Time Manager
Extra rinseMain wash
3 rinses 
Long spin at the
maximum speed
Max load: 5 Kg
Synthetics
60° - Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
Spin Red. / Night
Cycle/ Rinse Hold
Time Manager
Extra rinseMain wash
3 rinses 
Short spin
Max load: 2 Kg
+ Prewash 
90° - Heavy soiled cotton
items 
heavily soiled
Spin Red. /...

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Rinse
Separate rinse cycle
for cotton hand
washed items.3 rinses 
Long spin at the
maximum speed
Max load: 5 Kg
Drain
For emptying out the
last rinse water in
programmes with
the Rinse Holdor
Night Cycleoption.
Draining of water
SpinSeparate spin for
cottons.Spin Red. 
Drain and long spin
at the maximum
speed
Max load: 5 Kg
Spin Red. / Night
Cycle / Rinse Hold
Extra rinse
O
For cancelling the
washing programme
which is running and
for switching the
machine off.
Wool 
40°...

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Degree of
dryingType of fabricSpin
speedDrying
time mins
Extra dry
Ideal for 
towelling materi-
alsCotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc 1200 rpm2,5 kg95 - 105
1200 rpm1 kg50 - 60
Store dry (*)
Suitable for
items to put
away without
ironing
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc 
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics (jumpers, blous-
es, underwear, house-
hold linen)
1200 rpm2,5 kg85 - 95
1200 rpm1 kg40 - 50
900 rpm1.5 kg80 - 90
900 rpm1 kg55 - 65
Drying programmes...

Programme information
26electroluxDrying programmes
Rinses 
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at
maximum speed. 
The spin speed can be reduced by pressing button . 
3
Drain 
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option. 
Turn first the programme selector dial to «O», then select
programme Drain and press button .
8
Spin
Separate...

care and cleaning  electrolux27
Care and cleaning
You must DISCONNECT the appliance
from the electricity supply, before you
can carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains
lime. It is a good idea to periodically use
a water softening powder in the
machine. Do this separately from any
laundry washing, and according to the
softening powder manufacturers
instructions. This will help to prevent the
formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open...

Cleaning the water drain filter
A clean filter is important for the correct
operation of the machine, and should
therefore be cleaned after every wash-
ing programme.
Place a container underneath to catch
any spillage. If the filter is blocked and
the machine is unable to drain you will
need to drain the water manually from
the machine at this stage. 
To do this, unhook the drain hose from
the standpipe or sink and hold the end
of the hose over a bowl on the floor.
The water should drain by gravity into...

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Cleaning the water inlet filter
If your water is very hard or contains
traces of lime deposit, the water inlet
filter may become clogged.
It is therefore a good idea to clean it
from time to time.
Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the
water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a
hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet
hose.
The dangers of freezing
If the machine is exposed to tempera-
tures below 0°C, certain precautions
should be taken.
 Turn off the water tap.
 Unscrew the...

30electrolux  what to do if...
The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin:●The drain hose is squashed
or kinked.
E20
●The drain filter is clogged.
E20
●The Night Cycle or Rinse
hold option has been
selected.
●The laundry is not evenly
distributed in the drum.
●Check the drain hose
connection.
●Clean the drain filter.
●Select the programme Spin
or Drain
. 
●Redistribute the laundry.
What to do if...
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily...