Electrolux Ew 1289 W Manual

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Drying 2.7 kg of cotton
You have for example just machine-washed and
spun at 1200 rpm 5.5 kg  of laundry.
They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which you
want to iron as soon as they are dry.
Press the SKIP/RESET button repeatedly to erase
the programme that has just been carried out, the
display will show 3 dashes and switch the machine
off by depressing ON/OFF button.
Then remove the laundry from the appliance and
divide the items to obtain two loads of approx. 2.7 kg
each.
The water tap...

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Washing programmes 
*This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and
type of laundry, the temperature of the water supply and the ambient temperature. The data refers to the
highest temperature provided for each programme.
**This programme at 60°C with a load of 5.5 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy
label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.Wash
Programme
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
AA40°
QUICK WASH
SPIN...

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Drying programmes
Timed drying
Degree of
drying
Store dry 
Suitable for
items to put
away without
ironingType of fabric 
Cotton and linen
(towels, T-shirts,
bathrobes)Max. load
2.7 kgSpin speed
1200Drying time
mins
75-85
1.5 kg
1200
45-55
Synthetics and
mixed fabrics
(jumpers, blouses,
underwear,
household linen)2 kg 900
70-80
1 kg 900 35-45
Iron dry 
Suitable for
ironing Cotton and linen
(sheets, tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)2.7 kg
1200
55-65 
1.5 kg
1200
40-50 Extra dry Ideal
for towelling...

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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.
i
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 cleaning in
perchlorethylene,
petrol,...

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Maintenance
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1. Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water
and a detergent used to handwash dishes. Rinse
with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Important:do not use methylated spirits, solvents or
similar products to clean the bodywork.
2. Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave
deposits in the drawer.
Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under
a running tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the...

6. Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the
temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as
follows:
• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet
hose from the tap.
• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose
and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the
floor and let water drain out.
• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition
the emergency emptying hose after having put the
cap on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in...

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Something not working?
Problem Possible cause
• The machine does not start up:• The door is not firmly closed.(E40)
• The machine is not plugged in or there is no power
at the socket.
• The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown.
• The START/PAUSE button has not been
depressed.
• The DELAY START option has been selected.
• The machine does not fill:• The water tap is closed. (E10)
• The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (E10)
• The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (E10)
• The door is...

28 If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make
a note of the model, serial number and purchase
date of your machine: the Service Centre will require
this information.



	




	



























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