User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 520 C W

[. . . ] · 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. · It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. [. . . ] The display shows the whole duration of the washing and the set drying cycle. If you set only 10 minutes of drying phase at the end of the wash, the display shows the total duration of the programme that includes also the unrolling and the cooling phase. Start the programme by pressing button 8. The time remaining is updated every minute on the display. At the end of the programme turn the selector dial to the O position to switch the machine off and remove the laundry. 14 electrolux FLUFF IN THE GARMENTS During the WASHING AND/OR DRYING PHASE, certain types of fabric, as spongecloth, wool, sweatshirt, could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. This drawback increases with technical fabrics. To prevent the lint in your clothes, it is recommended: · To do not wash dark fabrics after you washed and dried light colored fabrics · · · · (new sponge, wool, sweatshirt especially) and vice versa. To air-dry this type of fabrics when they are washed the first time. Perform one or more rinse cycles to wash the drum between the washing and drying of fabrics with different colors. After the drying phase, thoroughly clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet rag. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS SORTING OUT THE LAUNDRY Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. 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. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: · powder detergents for all types of fabric · powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens · liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. [. . . ] In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. [. . . ]