User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX GHR95S

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Contents Warnings Disposal Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 25-26 26 26 Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Drying hints Load Garments not suitable for drying Drying symbols on garment labels Duration of the drying cycle Modification of the drying time Fibre residue Additional drying International wash code symbols Operating sequence - Washing only Washing programmes Drying programmes Operating sequence - Drying 30 30 30-31 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 33 34 35-36 37 37 Door reversal Your new washer-dryer Description of the appliance Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 22 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain filter Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 38 38 38 38 38 39 39 Something not working? 40-41 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. [. . . ] 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. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. 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. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washer dryer 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. Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German °dH French °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0- 7 8-14 15-21 more than 21 0-15 16-25 26-37 more than 37 31 ENGLISH Drying hints As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Duration of the drying cycle The drying time can vary according to · the final spin speed; · the required degree of drying (store dry or iron dry); · the type of laundry; · the size of load. Load Sort of laundry Linen and cottons Synthetics max. load (dry weight) 2. 5 kg 2 kg The usual drying times are indicated in the programme chart. As you become more familiar with the appliance, you will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times. Warning: Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained. Modification of the drying time If you wish to modify the drying time when a washing programme is running (NON-STOP programme), turn the time selector dial clockwise to the required time. Garments not suitable for drying · Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried. · Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard. · Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours. Fibre residue After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform a gentle rinse (progr. N) to be sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried afterwards. [. . . ] · The drain filter is clogged. · There is water on the floor: · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. · Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. · The drain hose is damaged. · Unsatisfactory washing results: · Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. [. . . ]