User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF169542W

[. . . ] Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 7 7 8 11 12 Care and cleaning What to do if. Subject to change without notice Read carefully & keep for future reference. 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. [. . . ] DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: · Liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. 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. 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. Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Katoen -- Coton 90° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Spin at the maximum speed Max. Load 9 kg - Reduced load 4 kg White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). Synthetica -- Synthétiques 60° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max. Load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Fijne was -- Délicats 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max. Load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2 Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm Max. Load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol. Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn't perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme. [. . . ] This fault is shown by a red sector in the window «A». Should this occur, turn the Water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose. 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. [. . . ]