User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1236W

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use environmentally friendly paper. 28 Contents Warnings Disposal 30-31 31 Operating sequence Washing programmes Special programmes Timed dryings International wash code symbols 45-47 48 49 50 51 Tips for environmental protection 31 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain filter Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 52 52 52 52 52 53 53 Your new washer-dryer Description of the appliance Door locked pilot light Detergent dispenser drawer 35 35 35 35 Something not working? 54-55 Use Control panel Controls Functions Programme information Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Drying hints Load Garments not suitable for drying Drying symbols on garment labels Duration of the drying cycle Fibre residue Additional drying 36 36-39 39-40 40-41 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 43 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 29 ENGLISH Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book. [. . . ] 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 3 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level!). To restart the programme depress ON/OFF button again after closing the door. 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 = Short programme 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 700 r. p. m. O = Cancelling To reset a programme turn the selector dial to O. Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. 42 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), 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. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. [. . . ] Refer to relevant paragraph in "water drainage" section. · The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20) · The option has been selected. (E20) · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. [. . . ]