User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1216X

[. . . ] The two drying programmes will give your wash that soft, relaxed feel whatever the weather. Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. To enable them to be recycled, they must be placed in the appropriate collection areas (or containers). >PE<= polyethylene >PS<= polystyrene >PP<= polypropylene s Machine scrapping Hints on how to save energy By following these hints you will obtain economical washing without damaging the environment: s Whenever possible, wash the maximum load for the selected programme, without overloading the drum. s Use a programme with prewash only for very soiled laundry. [. . . ] Position means that the machine will wash with cold water. 9 Programme selector dial To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise until the programme number is exactly opposite the pointer. 4 On/Off button Press this button to start the machine, press it again to interrupt or change a programme or switch off the power supply to the machine. 10 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out when the ON/OFF button is pressed again. 5 Quick wash button By depressing this button on programmes 2 and 7 the wash time is reduced. It is particularly suitable for lightly soiled laundry and with temperatures from 30° to 60°C. 9 Programme selection s Washing only Load size: ­ cotton, linen max 6. 5 kg ­ synthetics, delicate fabrics 2 kg ­ woollens 1 kg ­ Place the detergent and additive in the dispenser drawer. ­ Select the temperature and the wash programme. ­ Press the ON/OFF button . s Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) Automatic washing and drying is only possible with linen, cotton and synthetics programmes. The maximum load size is 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics. ­ Select the temperature and the wash programme. ­ Press the ON/OFF button . s Drying only Load size: ­ cotton, linen ­ synthetics max 3 kg 2 kg The laundry will be washed and dried without any further action by you. ­ Select the drying time. ­ Select the drying programme 6 or 8. ­ Press the ON/OFF button . 10 i Washing and drying hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German °dH French °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0, 0-15 00-07 16-25 08-14 26-37 15-21 more than 21 more than 37 Drying s All laundry to be dried must be thoroughly spun. The higher the spin speed, the lower the power consumption and the shorter the drying time. Scrupulously follow the instructions on each garment label, making sure that it is suitable for tumble-drying. Do not tumble dry the following: ­ wool, silk, synthetic curtains; ­ articles with a plasticised finish, nylon tights or stockings, sleeping bags, quilts, articles made of foam rubber or containing materials similar to foam rubber, fabrics with metal inserts; ­ fabrics which tend to fray. s s Important: during the drying cycle, the water tap must be left open and the drain hose must be correctly positioned. 12 International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 Max. wash temperature 95°C Delicate wash 60 Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash 60 40 40 30 Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200°C Warm iron max 150°C Lukewarm iron max 110°C Do not iron A Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents P Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 F Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 13 ENGLISH i i Operating sequence Automatic washing and drying (non-stop programme) This option is only possible for cottons and synthetics. Maximum load: ­ cotton, linen 3 kg ­ synthetics 2 kg Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. [. . . ] Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. A programme which ends with water in the drum has been selected. Check that the laundry is evenly distributed in the drum. Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. [. . . ]