User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1278F

[. . . ] You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. · 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. [. . . ] Whites may lose their "whiteness" in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e. g. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. 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 compact (concentrate) or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. 13 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 60 40 40 30 Hand wash 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 14 4. Switch the machine on 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. To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button : the mains-on light comes on. The display will show three blinking dashes or a blinking zero. O N / OFF 0 --- 1. Place the laundry in the drum Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Select the desired programme/ fabric Press the FABRICS button repeatedly, in order to select the desired programme/fabric. [. . . ] Nothing in this warranty is intended to limit the rights you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, except to the extent permitted by that Act, and all provisions of this warranty shall be read as modified to the extent necessary to give effect to that intention. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply if your appliance is acquired for the purposes of a "business" (as defined in that Act). This warranty is limited to 90 days from date of purchase if the appliance is used for commercial use. IMPORTANT NOTICE Before calling a service technician please carefully check the warranty terms and conditions, the operating instructions and service booklet if applicable. If the product fails for any of the customer responsibility reasons detailed therein, a service fee will be charged. [. . . ]