User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER3496B

[. . . ] 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. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during transport. [. . . ] sort the laundry as follows: whites , coloureds , synthetics , delicates , woollens. 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. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. 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. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Load 8 kg The washing programme for white cottons. This program eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Put into the compartment Stain a special additive for hygiene and select the option Stain. 40- 60 MIX 40° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at maximum available speed Max. Load 8 kg White and coloured cotton This programme can be used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be put into the drum in order to save energy and water. Load 8 kg With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized with hi-tech materials. Load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg1) Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. Load kg 4 - Reduced load 2 kg1) Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. [. . . ] 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. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. [. . . ]