User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1255F

[. . . ] WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET EW 1255 F 124 974 980 GB 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. Guide to use the Instruction Book The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the instructions: Safety instructions Hints and tips Environmental information Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper. 2 Content Warnings Discarding Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Transit devices Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 4-5 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 9 9 9 Use Control panel Controls Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives International wash code symbols Operating sequence Washing programmes 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 13 14-15 16-17 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain filter Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 Something not working? 20-21 3 ENGLISH Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. [. . . ] For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. 11 ENGLISH 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. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: ­ you are washing a small load; ­ the laundry is lightly soiled; ­ large amounts of foam form during washing. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: ­ powder detergents for all types of fabric; ­ powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens; ­ liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. 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. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Degrees of water hardness Level Characteristic Degrees German French °dH °T. H. 0- 7 0-15 8-14 16-25 15-21 26-37 more than 21 more than 37 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 12 i International wash symbols International wash code code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you you choosebest best to treat your laundry. These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help choose the the way 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 Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 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 Operating sequence 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 whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. · Check that the drain hose is not damaged. option has · The machine vibrates or is noisy: · Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been removed. [. . . ]