User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1104F

[. . . ] Directives: - 73/23 EEC of 19. 2. 73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications; - 89/336 EEC of 3. 5. 89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications. 64 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS YOU MUST READ THE WHOLE OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE YOU USE THE APPLIANCE. IF YOU SELL OR GIVE AWAY THE APPLIANCE, MAKE SURE THAT THE BOOK IS PASSED TO THE NEW OWNER. WARNINGS s s Do not machine wash fabrics which are saturated with petroleum products. [. . . ] If necessary, have the domestic wiring system socket replaced. The electric cable must not be extended. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the socket, replace it completely with a longer cable. Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. The Manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions. Levelling Position the appliance and level it by tightening or loosening one or two of the adjustable feet. Ensure that the machine is resting securely with all four feet on the ground. Once the machine has been levelled, tighten up the lock nuts on all feet with the aid of a screwdriver. P0254 P0509 67 ENGLISH USE Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme card Symbols Prewash Wash Fabric softener 6 «Extra rinse» button With programmes for cotton and linen an extra rinse can be selected by pressing this button. To be used in areas where the water is very soft or for persons who are allergic to detergents or who have very delicate skin. The machine will carry out 5 rinses instead of 4. 7 «Door open» button Press this button to open the door. P0874 Programme cards in various languages are supplied with the machine. One of these cards is located on the front of the dispenser drawer, the others are in the document pack. Before placing the laundry in the machine: mend all tears, holes and ladders; secure loose buttons and close poppers and zips; do not wash frayed garments - mend hems before washing; remove all small objects from pockets. Nails, pins, clips and similar objects can seriously damage your washing machine and laundry; remove curtain hooks; wash coloured garments and in particular those with non-fast colours separately when washing for the first time. They are likely to lose colour the first time they are washed; treat obstinate stains such as grass, rust, tar, paint, ink etc. To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile substance such as turpentine: in this case, you should wait for it to dry completely before washing. The manufacturer of the appliance is not responsible for any damage deriving from the use of volatile, inflammable or toxic substances. Sort your laundry Carefully study the chart in this booklet explaining the symbols used on clothes labels. The following points are particularly important: s a line under the bowl means that the garment cannot be washed using programmes for resistant fabrics such as cotton and linen; s do not mix coloured garments with whites; s anticrease materials like polyester/cotton should be treated as synthetics; s non-resistant fabrics like acrylic and most curtain materials should be treated as delicate fabrics; s the wool programme is designed specifically for pure new wool. Other types of wool and wool mixtures may shrink or felt if machine-washed. Woollen garments should be spun briefly immediately after washing. Extra Pre-wash Pre-wash is not normally necessary. Special detergents are available for coloured and delicate fabrics and for wool. «Concentrated» powder detergents Pour the concentrated powder detergent into the compartment for the main wash. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. [. . . ] Open the loading door and remove the laundry. Ensure that the drum is completely empty by turning it with one hand. Leave the door ajar for a while to eliminate the steam. 3. Add the liquid additive if required Pour the softener, if required, into the compartment marked . [. . . ]