User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EQ98

[. . . ] · The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. · It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. [. . . ] The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . 12 electrolux 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. 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 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. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a water softener following always the manufacturer's instructions. When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent. WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Koch-/Buntwäsche 90° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed: 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3, 5 kg1) White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). Pflegeleicht 60° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed: 900 rpm Max. Spülen Rinse - Long spin Maximum spin speed: 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. To intensify the rinsing action, select the extra rinse option. The appliance will add some additional rinses. SCHLEUDERN RINSE HOLD EXTRA SPÜLEN Options Detergent Compartment SCHLEUDERN RINSE HOLD SCHLEUDERN RINSE HOLD 14 electrolux Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Abpumpen Draining of water Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub. Schleudern Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed: 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold and No Spin option selected. You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. Koch-/Buntwäsche Eco 90° - 40° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed: 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg White and fast coloured cotton This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. [. . . ] Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 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. [. . . ]