User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1280F

[. . . ] 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. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. [. . . ] Spin START/PAUSE This button has 2 functions: Start: after you have selected the desired programme and options, press this button to start the washing machine. The light close to the button will stop flashing and remains lit. If you have selected a delay time option, the countdown will begin and will be shown on the display. Pause: when you press this button again, the programme in progress is interrupted. The light close to the button will start flashing. To restart the programme, press the button again. Separate long spin at maximum 1200 rpm for hand washed garments. You can reduce the speed by means of button Spin to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. Delicate Spin Separate short spin at the max. It has to be used for synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed, silk items. You can reduce the speed by means of button Spin to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. Mini programme This is a complete programme that can be combined with the following options: spin speed reduction, no spin, rinse hold or night cycle, 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/OFF To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be selected. When you PAUSE the cycle, it becomes possible to open the door if: The washing machine is not in the heating phase; The level of the water is not high; The drum is not turning. Important!You must set the washing machine to PAUSE before you make any change in the programme in progress. Programme information Wool Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the "hand washing" care symbol. Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button Spin. The final spin is foreseen only for cotton items as in the spin programme. 15 ENGLISH Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies' briefs man's work shirt man's shirt man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Temperatures 90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) (e. g. [. . . ] · 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. · The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the filter. · The pump has not been fully screwed in after cleaning. or · There is water on the floor: 26 Problem · Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible cause · Too little or too much detergent has been used. [. . . ]