Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] User Manual
Washing Machine EWF 12479 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. 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. [. . . ] 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
washing programmes electrolux 19
Washing programmes
Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
SPIN REDUCTION/ Main wash White and coloured RINSE HOLD/NIGHT Rinses Cotton CYCLE, EASY IRON, Long spin cotton (normally 95°/ 90°- Cold soiled items) EXTRA RINSE, Max. load kg 3 White and coloured cotton economy, lightly-normally soiled items, shirts, blouses, underwear Heavy soiled cotton items: e. g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen, shirts, underwear White and coloured cotton economy, lightly-heavy soiled items, shirts, underwear Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE, EASY IRON, EXTRA RINSE SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE, EASY IRON, EXTRA RINSE, TIME MANAGER SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE, EASY IRON, EXTRA RINSE SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE, EASY IRON, EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER
Cotton + Eco 95°/ 90° - 40°
Main wash Rinses Long spin Max. load kg 6 Prewash, Main wash Rinses Long spin Max. load kg 3 Prewash, Main wash Rinses Long spin Max. load kg 6
Cotton + Prewash 95°/ 90°- Cold
Cotton + Eco + Prewash 95°/ 90° - 40°
Synthetics 60° - Cold
Synthetics + Prewash 60° - Cold
Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1, 5 SPIN REDUCTION/ Prewash, Main wash Synthetic, heavy soiled RINSE HOLD/NIGHT Rinses items: under-wear, CYCLE, EASY IRON, Short spin coloured garments, EXTRA RINSE Max. load kg 3 non-shrink shirts TIME MANAGER ** Red. load kg 1, 5
** If you select the Super Quick option by pressing Time Manager buttons (10),
we recommend you, to reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
20 electrolux washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/ Temperature Synthetics + Eco 40° Synthetics + Eco + Prewash 40° Delicates + Prewash 40° - Cold Type of laundry
Synthetic lightly soiled items: under-wear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts. Synthetic normally soiled items: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts.
Options
SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE, EASY IRON, EXTRA RINSE
Description of programme Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 3 Prewash, Main wash
SPIN REDUCTION/ Rinses RINSE HOLD/NIGHT Short spin CYCLE, EASY IRON, Max. load kg 3 EXTRA RINSE
Delicate fabrics, heavy soiled fabrics.
SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE, EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER
SPIN REDUCTION/
Delicates 40° - Cold
Delicate fabrics, for RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE, EXTRA RINSE example curtains.
TIME MANAGER Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the "Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable" label
** Red. load kg 1, 5 Prewash, Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1, 5 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1, 5 Main wash
Wool 40° - Cold
SPIN REDUCTION/ Rinses RINSE HOLD/NIGHT Short spin CYCLE
Max. load kg 2 Main wash
Handwash 40° - Cold
Special programme for hand washing fabrics Special programme for extremely delicate hand washable items
Lingerie 40°
Max. load kg 2 Main wash SPIN REDUCTION/ Rinses RINSE HOLD/NIGHT Short spin CYCLE Max. [. . . ] Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
P0022
P1088
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. [. . . ]