Electrolux EWG 12440 W User manual

User Manual
EWG 12440 W
Washing Machine
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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. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. 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-of-
Mind. Good luck!
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4 contents electrolux
Contents
Safety information..............................5
Product description ...........................7
Control panel.....................................8
Use....................................................9
Washing hints ..................................17
International wash code symbol ......20
Washing programme ..................21-22
Programme information ...................23
Care and cleaning ...........................24
Something not working....................27
Techical data ...................................31
Consumption values ........................32
Installation .......................................33
Built-in .............................................39
Environment concerns.....................42
Guarantee conditions ......................43
Customer service centres................46
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Safety Information
In the interest of your safety and to
ensure the correct use, before
installing and first using the
appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and
warnings. To avoid unnecessary
mistakes and accidents, it is
important to ensure that all people
using the appliance are thoroughly
familiar with its operation and safety
features. Save these instructions
and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that everyone using it
through its life will be properly
informed on appliance use and
safety.
General safety
●It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or attempt to modify
this product in any way.
●During high temperature wash
programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!
●Make sure that small pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before
using.
●Any objects such as coins, safety
pins, nails, screws, stones or any
other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be
placed into the machine.
●Only use the advised quantities of
fabric softener and detergent.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if
you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
●Wash small items such as socks,
laces, washable belts etc in a
washing bag or pillow case as it is
possible for such items to slip down
between the tub and the inner drum.
●Do not use your washing machine to
wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn
material.
●Always unplug the appliance and
turn off the water supply after use,
clean and maintenance.
●Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local Service Centre.
Always insist on genuine spare parts.
Installation
●This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
●When unpacking the appliance,
check that it is not damaged. If in
doubt, do not use it and contact the
Service Centre.
●All packing and transit bolts must be
removed before use. Serious
damage can occur to the product
and to property if this is not adhered
to. See relevant section in the user
manual.
●After having installed the appliance,
check that it is not standing on the
inlet and drain hose and the worktop
is not pressing the electrical supply
cable.
●If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
in order to allow air to circulate freely
●Always be sure, that there is no
water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
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●If the appliance is installed in a
location subject to frost, please read
the “dangers of freezing”chapter.
●Any plumbing work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified plumber or competent
person.
●Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Use
●This appliance is designed for
domestic use. It must not be used
for purposes other than those for
which it was designed.
●Only wash fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed.
Follow the instructions on each
garment label.
●Do not overload the appliance. See
the relevant section in the user
manual.
●Before washing, ensure that all
pockets are empty and buttons and
zips are fastened. Avoid washing
frayed or torn articles and treat
stains such as paint, ink, rust, and
grass before washing. Underwired
bras must NOT be machine washed.
●Garments which have been in
contact with volatile petroleum
products should not be machine
washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are
used, care should be taken to
ensure that the fluid is removed from
the garment before placing in the
machine.
●Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
●Never use the washing machine if
the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the
base are damaged so that the inside
of the washing machine is
accessible.
Child safety
●This appliance is not intended for
use by person (including children)
with reduced physical sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
●Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
●The packaging components (e.g.
plastic film, polystyrene) can be
dangerous to children - danger of
suffocation! Keep them out of
children’s reach.
●Keep all detergents in a safe place
out of children’s reach.
●Make sure that children or pets do
not climb into the drum. To avoid this
the machine incorporates special
feature. To activate this device, rotate
the button (without pressing it) inside
the door clockwise until the groove
is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore
the possibility of closing the door,
rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.
P1131
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Product description
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Drain filter
Adjustable feet
5
4
3
2
1
Prewash
Wash
Fabric Softener
Time Manager
95º
60º
50º
40º
30º
1200
900
700
Temp . Spin Easy Iron Extra elay Start/Pause
EWG 12440 W
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3
4
5
Normal
Eco
Prewash
Eco
Prewash
Normal
Prewash
elicatesWool
Hand Wash
Silk
Rinse
rain
Spin
Cottons
Synthetics
Special
Lingerie
EN008
Detergent dispenser drawer
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry
with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The Eco Valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so
saving energy.
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Control panel
Programme selector dial
Temperature button
Spin reduction button
«Easy Iron»button
«Extra Rinse»button
«Delay»button
Display
Start/Pause button
«Door locked» light
Time manger buttons
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1 3 4 5 872 6 109
Normal
Eco
Prewash
Eco
Prewash
Normal
Prewash
elicatesWool
Hand Wash
Silk
Rinse
rain
Spin
Cottons
Synthetics
Special
Lingerie
Time Manager
95º
60º
50º
40º
30º
1200
900
700
Temp. Spin Easy Iron Extra elay Start/Pause
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Use
First Use
●Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
●Remove the polystyryrene block
and any material from the drum.
●Pour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment of the
detergent drawer in order to
activate the ECO valve. Then run a
cotton cycle at 95°C, without any
laundry in the machine, to remove
any manufacturing residue from the
drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure
of detergent into the dispenser
drawer and start the machine.
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided of an acoustic
device, which sounds in the following
cases:
●at the end of the cycle
●in the event of operating problems
By pressing the «Extra Rinse» and
«Easy Iron» buttons simultaneously for
about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is
deactivated (except for the events of
operating problems).
By pressing these 2 buttons again, the
the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the
appliance unsupervised without having
the worry that children might be injured
by or cause damage to the appliance.
This function remains able also when
the washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this
option:
●before pressing the «Start/Pause»: it
will be impossible to start
themachine.
●after pressing the «Start/Pause» it
will be impossible to change any
other programme or option.
To enable (disable) this option press
simoultaneously for about 6 seconds
«Extra» and «Delay» buttons until the
icon appears (disappears) on (from)
the display.
Daily Use
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the
door handle outwards. Place the laundry
in the drum, one item at a time, shaking
them out as much as possible. Close
the door.
P0004
90
Extra elay
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Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out a programme with the
«prewash» phase, pour it into the
compartment marked .
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount
used must not exceed the “MAX” mark
in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the required programme
Turn the programme selector dial to
the required programme.
The Start/Pause light starts to flash and
the Display shows the duration of the
selected programme.
The selector dial is divided into
following sections:
C0065
C0064
●Cottons : «Normal», « Eco»,
«+Prewash» and « Eco+Prewash»
●Synthetics : «Normal» and
«+Prewash».
●Special : «Delicates », «Wool
», «Handwash », «Lingerie »
and «Silk ».
●«Rinses », «Drain » and «Spin
».
The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise. Position
«O» to Reset programme/ Switching
OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the
selector dial must be turned to
position «O», to switch the machine
off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial
to another programme when the
machine is working, the red
«Start/Pause» pilot light will flash 3
times and the message Err will appear
on the display to indicate a wrong
selection. The machine will not perform
the new selected programme.
Normal
Eco
Prewash
Eco
Prewash
Normal
Prewash
elicatesWool
Hand Wash
Silk
Rinse
rain
Spin
Cottons
Synthetics
Special
Lingerie
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Programme Option buttons
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These
must be selected after choosing the
desired programme and before
depressing the «Start/Pause» button.
In any case if you select an option not
compatible with the selected
programme or option, the message Err
will displayed on the display for few
seconds, and the integrated red
«Start/Pause» light start flashing.
Select the temperature
Press this button repeatedly to
increase or decrease the temperature,
if you want your laundry to be washed
at a temperature different from the one
proposed by the washing machine.
Maximum temperatures are 95°C for
Cottons, 60°C for Synthetics, 40°C for
Delicates, Wool, fabrics to be
handwashed and Lingerie
programmes, and 30°C for Silk.
Select the spin speed, No spin or
Rinse Hold option
Press the Spin button repeatedly to
change the spin speed, if you want
your laundry to be spun at a speed
different from the one proposed by the
washing machine.
95º
60º
50º
40º
30º
Temp.
Maximum speeds are:
●for all Cottons: 1200 rpm;
●for Synthetics, Wool, Handwash and
Lingerie: 900 rpm;
●for delicate fabrics and Silk: 700 rpm.
No spin option eliminates all the
spin phases (in some programmes
increases also the number of rinses).
Rinse Hold : by selecting this
option the water of the last rinse is not
emptied out to prevent the fabrics from
creasing.
When the programme has finished the
display shows a «0.00» flashing, the
«Door locked» pilot light is still on,
the «Start/Pause» light is off and the
door is locked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water:
●turn the programme selector dial to
«O»
●select the Drain or Spin
programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by
means of the relevant button
●depress «Start/Pause» button
●at the end of the programme, the
display shows a «0.00» flashing.
The pilot light (Door locked) goes
out and the door can be opened.
1400
900
700
Spin
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Select the Easy Iron option
Selecting this button the laundry is
gently washed and spun to avoid any
creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the machine will perform
some additional rinses for cotton and
synthetics.
This function can be used for cotton
and synthetic fabrics.
Select the Extra Rinse option
The machine performs some additional
rinses.
This option is recommended for people
who are allergic to detergents, and in
areas where the water is very soft.
Select the Delay start
Before you start the programme, if
you wish to delay the start, press the
«Delay» button repeatedly, to select the
desired delay.
The corresponding light will illuminate.
Extra
Easy Iron
The selected delay time value (up to 20
hours) will appear on the display for
about 3 seconds, then the duration of
the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you
have set the programme and before
you press the «Start/Pause» button.
If you wish to add laundry in the
machine during the delay time you will
press «Start/Pause» button to put the
machine in pause. Add the laundry,
close the door and press «Start/Pause»
button again.
You can cancel the delay time at any
moment, before you press the
Start/Pause button.
The wash programme can be delayed
from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours
and then by 1 hour up to a maximum
of 20 hours by means of this button.
Selecting the delayed start.
• Select the programme and the
required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Depress «Start/Pause» button: the
machine starts its hourly countdown.
The programme will start after the
selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Depress «Start/Pause» button.
• Depress «Delay» button, the symbol
0’ is displayed.
90
elay
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• Depress «Start/Pause» button again
to start immediately the programme.
The Delay cannot be selected with
Drain programme.
Display
The display shows the following
information:
Duration of the selected
programme
After selecting a programme, the
duration is displayed in hours and
minutes (for example 2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically
on the basis of the maximum
recommended load for each type of
fabric.
After the programme has started, the
time remaining is updated every minute.
Washing programme phase icons
By selecting the wash programme, the
washing programme phase icons
corresponding to the various phases
making up the programme are shown in
the bottom of the display.
After you have pressed the
«Start/Pause» button and the machine
has started, the (Door locked) pilot
light is on and only the phase running
icon stays on.
2.05
2.05
2.05
When the programme has finished, three
flashing zero «0.00».
Delay
The selected delay (20 hours max) set
by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds, then
the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.
The delay time value decreases by one
unit every hour and then, when 1 hour
remains, the time decreases every
minute.
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected,
the message Err is displayed for few
seconds and the integrated red
«Start/Pause» light start flashing.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems,
some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example E20 (see paragraph
“Something not working”).
E20
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End of programme
When the programme has finished three
flashing zero is displayed, the (Door
locked) and the «Start/Pause» go out
and the door can be opened.
Heating phase
During the washing cycle the display
shows the temperature icon to indicate
that the appliance has started the
heating phase of the water in the tub.
Select the Start/Pause
To start the selected programme, press
the «Start/Pause» button; the green
pilot light stops flashing.
The «door locked» pilot light
illuminates to indicate that the
appliance starts operating and the door
is locked.
Start/Pause
2.05
0.00
The “door” pilot light indicates if
the door can be opened:
• light on: the door cannot be opened.
The appliance is running.
• light off: the door can be opened.
The washing programme is finished.
To interrupt a programme which is
running, depress the «Start/Pause»
button: the green pilot light starts to
flash.
To restart the programme from the
point at which it was interrupted,
press the «Start/Pause» button again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the
machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, an
integrated red pilot light of the
«Start/Pause» button flashes 3 times
the message Err is displayed for few
seconds.
Select the “Time Manager” option
This function allows you to modify the
washing time, automatically proposed
by the washing machine.
By pressing the «Time manager»
buttons and repeatedly, the
duration of the washing cycle can be
increased or decreased.
Time Manager
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The soil level icon visualized on the
display will change to indicate which
type of soil degree you have chosen.
(*) Max. load for cotton: 2.5 kg.
Max. load for synthetic and
delicate: 1.5 kg.
Note
Once the programme has started the
Time manager option cannot be
changed.
Attention!
The «Time Manager» option cannot be
selected with the Eco programmes.
The availability of these soil level icons
change according to the type of fabric
as shown in the following chart:
Altering an option or a running
programme
It is possible to change any option
before the programme carries it out.
Before you make any change, you
must pause the washing machine by
pressing the «Start/Pause» button.
(Only the Time Manager option cannot
be modified after the programme has
started.)
Changing a running programme is
possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to «O» and
then to the new programme position.
Start the new programme by
depressing the «Start/Pause» button
again. The washing water in the tub will
not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Depress the «Start/Pause» button to
interrupt a programme which is
running, the corresponding light starts
to flash. Depress the button again to
restart the programme.
Soil
Level Icon Type of fabric
Intensive For heavy soiled items
Normal For normal soiled items
Daily For daily soiled items
Light For slightly soiled items
Quick For very slightly soiled items
Super
Quick (*)
For items used or worn for a
short time
Fabric Soil Level
Cottons
95°C XXXXXX
60°C XXXXXX
40°C XXXXXX
50°C XXXXXX
30°C XXXXXX
Synthetics
Delicates
60°C X X X X
50°C X X X X
40°C X X X X
40°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
30°C X X X X
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Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to «O» to cancel
a programme which is running. Now
you can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the
programme has started
First set the machine to pause by
pressing the «Start/Pause» button.
If the «Door locked» light goes off,
the door can be opened.
If the «Door locked» light does not
goes off, this means that the machine
is already heating, that the water level
is above the bottom edge of the door
or that the drum is turning. In this case
the door can not be opened.
If you cannot open the door but you
need to open it you have to switch the
machine off by turning the selector dial
to «O».
After few minutes the door can be
opened (pay attention to the water
level and temperature!).
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
Three flashing “0.00” will appear on the
display, the buzzer sounds for few
minutes, the Start/Pause light and the
«Door locked» pilot light go off: the
door can be opened.
If the Rinse Hold option have
been selected, the Start/Pause light
goes off, a flashing “0.00” will appear
on the display, «Door locked» pilot
light is still alight: the door remains
locked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out before opening the
door.
To empty out the water please read
the steps on the Rinse Hold option
paragraph.
At the end of the cycle, turn the
programme selector dial to «O»to
switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and
carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out
another wash, close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the
formation of mildew and unpleasant
smells.
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Washing hints
Sorting 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,
delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds
together. Whites may lose their
“whiteness” in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first
wash; they should therefore be washed
separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects
are left in the laundry (e.g. hair
clips, safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip
fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any
belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before
washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a
special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care.
Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag
or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in
the programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too
tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half
full;
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum
no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the
most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the
load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
95°/90°
for normally soiled white
cottons and linen (e.g. tea
cloths, towels, tablecloths,
sheets...)
50°/60°
for normally soiled, colour
fast garments (e.g. shirts,
night dresses, pyjamas....) in
linen, cotton or synthetic
fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g.
underwear).
30°-40°
for delicate items (e.g. net
curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and
woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine
washable, non-shrink».
1200 gbathrobe
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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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
biodegradable, detergents contain
substances which, in large quantities,
can upset the delicate balance of
nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on
the type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.), the colour, washing
temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing
machine detergents may be used in
this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
• powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
• liquid detergents, preferably for low
temperature wash programmes
(60°C max) for all types of fabric, or
special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must
be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer
before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid
detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed
by just water and detergent. It is
therefore advisable to treat them prior
to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold
water. For dried stains, soak overnight
in water with a special detergent then
rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine
stain remover, lay the garment on a
soft cloth and dab the stain; treat
several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the
fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water
or a rust removing product used cold.
Be careful with rust stains which are
not recent since 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 (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as
above, then treat stains with
methylated spirits. Remove any
residual marks from white fabrics with
bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent,
rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks
with bleach.
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The washing machine incorporates a
recirculation system which allows an
optimal use of the concentrated
detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser
drawer compartment marked just
before starting the programme.
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 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
Level
Degrees
German
°dH
French
°T.H.
Characteristic
10-7 0-15soft
28-14 16-25medium
315-21 26-37hard
4> 21 > 37very hard
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20 electrolux 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 wash
Max. wash
temperature
95°C
Max. wash
temperature
60°C
Max. wash
temperature
40°C
Max. wash
temperature
30°C 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
Drying Flat On the line On clothes
hanger Tumble dry
high
temperature
low
temperature
Do not
tumble dry
95
60
60
40
40
40
30
30
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