User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX L74659

[. . . ] LAVAMAT 74659 - 76659 User manual Washing Machine 2 Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. [. . . ] KORT INTENSIEF 60° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1000 rpm for 74659 and 1200 rpm for 76659 Max. Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics. ECO 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at 1400 rpm for 74659 and 1600 rpm for 76659 Max. This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy. = OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off . 17 Options SPIN REDUCTION Detergent Compartment SPIN REDUCTION SPOELSTOP EXTRA SPOELEN SPIN REDUCTION SPOELSTOP VOORWAS2) VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM EXTRA SPOELEN 1) If you select the Extra Kort option by pressing button 6 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. 2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. 3) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. 18 Helpful hints and tips Temperatures 95° or 90° 60°/50° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e. g. net curtains), mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink» 40°-30°- Cold Before loading the laundry 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. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: · Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; · Synthetics: drum no more than half full; · Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. [. . . ] Check the minimum water pressure required for safe operation of the appliance in the chapter "Technical Data". Installation 33 Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. 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. A Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: 1. Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. [. . . ]