User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF1474

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Good luck! 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Something not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Techical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Environment concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Customer service centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 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 safety information electrolux 5 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. [. . . ] If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. 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. washing hints electrolux 19 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 Degrees Level Characteristic German French °dH °T. H. GB 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0-7 8-14 15-21 > 21 0-15 16-25 26-37 > 37 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 95 Max. wash temperature 95°C Delicate wash 60 Max. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme Drain and depress the Start/Pause button. Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. Drain Spin To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn O = Cancelling/OFF the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be selected. 26 electrolux care and cleaning Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. [. . . ] Home repairs are only anticipated for bulky appliances or built-in appliances. 11. If the appliances are built-in, builtunder, fixed or suspended in such a way that removing and replacing them in the place where they are fitted takes more than half an hour, the costs that result therefrom will be charged for. GB 42 electrolux guarantee conditions Connected damage caused by these removal and replacement operations will be the responsibility of the user. 12. If, during the guarantee period, repairing the same defect repeatedly is not conclusive, or if the repair costs are considered disproportionate, in agreement with the consumer, the defective appliance may be replaced with another appliance of the same value. In this event, we reserve the right to ask for a financial contribution calculated according to the length of time it has been used. [. . . ]