User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1069F

[. . . ] WASHING MACHINE I NSTRUC T ION B OOKLE T EW 1068 F GB KO 132 997 940 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. [. . . ] C = Softeners Hand washed garments can be softened with this programme. The machine performs 1 rinse, followed by a final spin at the max. speed, which can be reduced by depressing button . Altering a programme You can alter the programme before it starts. When the programme has started, you can only reset it by turning the programme selector dial to X and then you can select the new programme. Start it by depressing the START/PAUSE button. Interrupting a programme Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. To restart the programme depress START/PAUSE again. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to X to cancel a programme which is running: three flashing dashes appear on the display. Now you can select a new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. The door can be opened when the door locked light has gone out. If the door does not open, this means that the machine is already heating or drying, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. During drying the door can be opened only the first 10 minutes and at the end of drying (after the cooling phase). If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by depressing the ON/OFF button . After about 2 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). To restart the programme depress ON/OFF button again after closing the door. 14 D = Drain For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Anti-crease option. Turn first the programme selector dial to X, then select programme "D" and depress the START/PAUSE button. F = Spin Separate spin at the maximum speed for hand washed garments. You can reduce the speed by means of button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. G = Miniprogramme This is a complete programme that can be combined with the following options: spin speed reduction, anti-crease and delayed start. To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up. Washing temperature 30°C Programme duration 30 minutes Final spin speed 650 r. p. m. X = Reset To reset a programme turn the selector dial to X. Now can a new programme be selected. 15 ENGLISH Washing hints Sorting 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. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies' briefs man's work shirt man's shirt man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Temperatures 95° 60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. [. . . ] · The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20) · The option or has been selected. (E20) · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. · Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. [. . . ]