Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] User Manual
Washing Machine
EWF 10679 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. [. . . ] 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 so-called "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
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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
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Washing programmes
Programme/ Temperature Cottons Normal 95°Type of laundry White and coloured cotton: e. g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, shirts, blouses, underwear.
White and coloured cotton economy, lightly-normally soiled items, shirts, blouses, underwear. White and coloured cotton economy, lightly-heavy soiled items, shirts, underwear. Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Synthetic, heavy soiled
Options
Description of programme Main wash from 95°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin Main wash from 60°C to 40°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash from 95°C to (cold) 3 rinses Long spin Main wash from 60°C to 40°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash from 60°C to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Main wash from 60°C to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 40°C 3 rinses Short spin
Spin Red.
Cottons Eco 95°-60°-40° Cottons + Prewash 95°Cottons Eco + Prewash 60°-40° Synthetics 60°-
Spin Red.
Spin Red.
Spin Red.
Spin Red.
Synthetics + items: under-wear, Prewash coloured garments, 60°non-shrink shirts. Synthetics Eco 40° Synthetics Eco + Prewash 40°
Spin Red.
Synthetic lightly soiled items: under-wear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts. Synthetic normally soiled items: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts.
Spin Red.
Spin Red.
Main wash at 40°C 3 rinses Short spin
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Washing programmes
Programme/ Temperature Delicates +Prewash 40°-30°Type of laundry Delicate fabrics, heavy soiled fabrics. Description of programme Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Main wash from 40° to (cold) 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 40° 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 30°C 2 rinses Short spin Main wash at 30°C 5 rinses Long spin Soak for about 20 minutes at 30°C Stop with water in the tub
Delicates 40°-30°-
Delicate fabrics, for example curtains.
Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the "Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable" label.
Spin Red.
Wool 40°-30°-
Spin Red.
Handwash 40°-30°-
Special programme for hand washing fabrics.
Spin Red.
Special programme Lingerie for extremely delicate Spin Red. Silk
Spin Red.
Spin Red.
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Washing programmes
Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Separate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed items. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold, Night Cycle option or Soak programme. Separate short spin for synthetics, delicates, wool and handwashed fabrics. For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off. Options Description of programme 3 rinses Long spin
Rinse
Spin Red.
Drain
Draining of water
Spin
Drain and long spin
Delicate Spin
Spin Red.
Drain and short spin
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Max. Cottons load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 0 kg Synthetics/Delicates load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 kg Wool and Handwash load . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 0 kg Lingerie/Silk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 0 kg Jeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 0 kg
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Programme information
Wool and Handwash
Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the "hand washing" care symbol . Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetics items. With this programme it is possible to wash free time items like pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey made of hi-tech materials. [. . . ] An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2. 2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. [. . . ]