User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1255W

[. . . ] You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. General safety · In the event of a fault, do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause damage. · If repairs are needed, contact an authorised service centre and ask for genuine spare parts. · This appliance is designed to be used by adults. [. . . ] · 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. · Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. · 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. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: Bathrobe Napkin Quilt cover Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Towelling towel Tea cloth Night dress Ladies' briefs Man's work shirt Man's shirt Man's pyjamas Blouse Men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g 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. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash 60 40 40 30 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 13 ENGLISH Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment . If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked . P0876 3. Measure out the additives If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked without exceeding the «MAX» mark. P0877 4. Select the required option(s) Depress one or more buttons depending on the selected programme. 14 5. Select the temperature Turn the temperature selector dial to the required temperature. 60 M0042 6. Select the required programme Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme. B M0043 7. [. . . ] Refer to relevant paragraph in "water drainage" section. · Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. · A programme with the "Anticrease" been selected . · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. [. . . ]