User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 31213GW

[. . . ] · Ensure that all coins, safety pins, brooches, screws etc have been removed before starting a washing programme. If left in washing, they can seriously damage the appliance. · Use the recommended quantity of detergent. · Put small items together (socks, belts etc. ) in a small linen bag or pillow case. [. . . ] Before closing the lid of your appliance, ensure that the drum is properly closed : · When the two shutters are closed, · locking button A released. PROPORTIONING OF DETERGENTS Pour the amount of washing into the washand prewash compartments if ing you have selected the "prewash" option. Pour fabric softener into the compartment if necessary. SELECTION OF DESIRED PROGRAMME Turn the programme selector to the required programme. The "Start/Pause" pushbutton flashes green. If you turn the programme selector to another programme while a cycle is in progress, the appliance will ignore the new selected programme. The "Start/Pause" pushbutton flashes red for a few seconds. SELECTING THE SPIN SPEED Press the "Spin" pushbutton to change the spin speed. The maximum spin speeds are : for Cottons, Eco, Synthetics, Handwash : 800 rpm, for Delicates, Mini programme : 700 rpm. At the end of the programme, if you have , you then need to selected "Rinse hold" select a "Spin" or "Drain" programme to finish the cycle and empty the water. SELECTING OPTIONS You must select the different options after selecting the programme and before press- electrolux 5 ing the "Start/Pause" pushbutton (see "Programmes table"). The light corresponding to the current cycle is illuminated. + : Prewash + Wash + : Rinses + Spin : End of cycle INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME Adding washing during the first 10 minutes Press the "Start/Pause" pushbutton : the corresponding light will flash green while the appliance is paused. The lid can only be opened around 2 minutes after the washing machine has come to a stop. Press the pushbutton again to con"Start/Pause" tinue the programme. Modifying the programme in progress Before making any changes to the current programme, you need to pause the washing machine by pressing the "Start/Pause" pushbutton. If the modification is not possible, the "Start/Pause" pushbutton flashes red for a few seconds. If you still decide to change the programme, you must cancel the current programme (see below). Cancelling the programme If you want to cancel the programme, turn the programme selector to the "Stop" posi. tion END OF THE PROGRAMME The washing machine stops automatically, pushbutton goes out the "Start/Pause" 6 electrolux and the light "End of cycle" comes on. The lid can only be opened around 2 minutes after the washing machine has come to a stop. Turn the programme selector to the "Stop" position . [. . . ] THE EXTERIOR Use warm soapy water to clean the exterior of the appliance. Never use alcohol, solvents or similar products. DISPENSER BOX To clean, proceed as follows : 1 2 3 4 DRAINAGE FILTER Clean the filter located at the base of the appliance regularly : electrolux 7 1 2 3 WATER INLET FILTERS To clean, proceed as follows : 5 4 6 7 OPERATING PROBLEMS Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. However, should you notice a malfunction, please Problems The washing machine doesn't start or doesn't fill: refer to the sections below before contacting the after-sales service. Causes · the appliance isn't plugged in correctly, the electrical installation isn't working, there is a power failure, · the lid of your appliance and the drum shutters aren't closed firmly, · the programme start command hasn't been properly selected, · the water supply has been cut off, the water inlet tap is closed, · the water inlet filters are dirty, · a red tab appears on the water inlet hose1). [. . . ]