Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] User Manual
Washing Machine
EWS 12610 W
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Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-ofMind. [. . . ] Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Water hardness is classified in socalled "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: · you are washing a small load, · the laundry is lightly soiled, · large amounts of foam form during washing. Degrees of water hardness
Degrees Level Characteristic German French °dH °T. H.
1 2 3 4
soft medium hard very hard
0-7 8-14 15-21 > 21
0-15 16-25 26-37 > 37
International wash code symbol electrolux 19
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
95
Max. wash temperature 30°C
60
40
40
30
Hand wash
Do not wash at all
Bleaching
Bleach in cold water
Do not bleach
Ironing
Hot iron max 200°C
Warm iron max 150°C
Lukewarm iron max 110°C
Do not iron
Dry cleaning
Dry cleaning in all solvents
Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113
Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113
Do not dry clean
high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry
20 electrolux washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash, Rinses maximum speed. load kg 2
Cottons 90° Cottons
90° - 60° 50° - 40° + Cottons + Prewash 90° + Cottons Economy + Prewash 90° - 60° 50° - 40°
White and coloured cotton
Spin Reduction / Long spin at
White and economy, lightlynormally soiled
Spin Reduction / Main wash, Rinses
Long spin at maximum speed. load kg 4. 5
Economy coloured cotton
Heavy soiled cotton items
Spin Reduction / Rinses, Long spin at
maximum speed Max. load kg 2
Prewash, Main wash,
White and coloured cotton economy, lightlyheavy soiled items
Spin Reduction / 3 rinses
Prewash, Main wash, Long spin at maximum speed. load kg 4. 5
Synthetics Synthetic or mixed fabrics 60° + Synthetics + Prewash 60° Synthetics Economy 40° Synthetic, heavy soiled items
Spin Reduction / Main wash, 3 rinses
Short spin Max. load kg 1 Prewash, Main
Spin Reduction / wash, 3 rinses,
Short spin Max. load kg 1
Synthetic lightly soiled items
Spin Reduction / Main wash, 2 rinses
Short spin Max. load kg 1. 5
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Washing programmes
Programme/ Temperature Synthetics + Economy + Prewash 40° + Delicates + Prewash 40° - 30° Delicate fabrics, heavy soiled fabrics Type of laundry Options Description of programme
Spin Reduction / Prewash, Main
Synthetic normally soiled items
wash, 2 rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1. 5
Spin Reduction / 3 rinses
Prewash, Main wash, Short spin Max. load kg 1
Spin Reduction / Main wash, 3 rinses
Delicates 40° - 30° Delicate fabrics, for example curtains. Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the "Pure new wool, non-shrink, machine washable" label. load kg 1
Wool 40° - 30° -
Spin Reduction / Main wash, 3 rinses
Short spin Max. load kg 1
Handwash 40° - 30° Lingerie 40° Silk 30°
Spin Reduction / Main wash, 3 rinses
Short spin Max. load kg 1
Special programme Spin Reduction / Main wash, 3 rinses Short spin for extremely delicate hand washable items. [. . . ] Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.
P0022
In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. [. . . ]