User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF16370

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Good luck! 4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Washing programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 What to do if. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Environmental concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 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. 18 electrolux washing hints 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. 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 SPIN/RINSE HOLD/ NIGHT CYCLE EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER SPIN/RINSE HOLD/ NIGHT CYCLE EASY IRON EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER Description of programme Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max. load kg 3, 5 Prewash, Main wash, Rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max. load kg 3, 5 Washing cycle for lightly soiled shirts Spin Lingerie 40° Special programme for extremely delicate hand washable items. Separate programme for a single blanket, bedspread. Fragile materials such as acrylic and most curtains which should be washed as delicates Special programme for jeans items, pants, shirts, jackets. For cancelling the wash programme which is running and to switch the machine off. Spin/Rinse Hold/ NIGHT CYCLE Blanket 40° Curtains 40° Jeans 40° SPIN/RINSE HOLD/ NIGHT CYCLE EASY IRON O 22 electrolux programme information Programme information Wool and Handwash Jeans Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the "hand washing" care symbol . With this programme it is possible to wash free time items like pants, shirts or jackets in denim and also jersey realized with hi-tech materials. Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items. Washing temperature is maximum 30°C. The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced. Delicate washing cycle suitable for synthetic blankets and duvets. This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. [. . . ] If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not require the «U» piece. Just push the hose firmly into the standpipe. Min. 90 cm (35. 4) Loop P1198 Important!Before connecting the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. [. . . ]