User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 1684-2GT

[. . . ] The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol. Should any problems arise, this booklet provides instructions on how to solve them by yourself; see section "Something not working?". If this information is not sufficient, please contact our nearest SERVICE CENTRE. Printed on recycled paper. [. . . ] After modifying the time or degree, depress START/PAUSE again to continue the programme. Fibre residue After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform the RINSE programme to be sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried afterwards. After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned. 23 Preparing the drying cycle Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying time. To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying. How to dry Drying only Rated load - cottons 3 kg - synthetics 2 kg During the drying programme the water tap must be open and the drain hose must be correctly positioned. Turn the programme selector dial to (DRYING) for cottons or synthetics . If you wish to carry out the timed drying press the button until the time you want appears in the display. If you wish to carry out the electronic drying depress the relevant button until the light corresponding to the degree of dryness required (store dry or iron dry ) illuminates. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme. At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector dial to OFF and remove the laundry. 24 How to wash Rated load - cottons - synthetics and delicates - wool 6 kg 3 kg 2 kg Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the display. During this period it is possible to load other laundry, to modify or cancel the delay time. · Load other laundry: press the START/PAUSE button. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again. · Modify or cancel the delay time: press the START/PAUSE button. Press the DELAY START button until the time required appears on the display, or 0h, if you wish to cancel it. Press the START/ PAUSE button again. Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. PREWASH MAIN WASH RINSES EXTRA RINSE + SPIN DRYING END OVERDOSAGE Display The time to the end of the programme decreases minute by minute and appears on the display. 150 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The END light comes on in the programme progress display. If the light (OVERDOSAGE) comes on it indicates that too much detergent has been used. At the next wash carefully follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions. [. . . ] Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. · Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. · Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine. · If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal-burning stove, an insulating panel (85x57 cm) covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted between the two appliances; · The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0. [. . . ]