User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW1550F

[. . . ] s Use an economy programme for normally soiled laundry. s s s The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollen with extreme gentleness. The anti-unbalance device ensures that the washing machine remains stable when spinning. The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed. Environment protection s Packaging recycling Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. [. . . ] Connect the machine to an earthed socket, in accordance with current wiring regulations. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth Cotton Synthetics, delicate fabrics Woollens 85 cm 60 cm 45 cm 4, 0 kg 1. 5 kg 1, 0 kg 1000 rpm 220-230V/50 Hz 2200 W 10 A 5 N/cm2 80 N/cm2 MAXIMUM LOAD SPIN SPEED POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION WATER PRESSURE Minimum Maximum This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives: 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 74 USE Control panel 1 2345 67 8 9 10 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Programme card ON/OFF button "Spin reduction" button "Anti-Crease" button "Economy" button Door open button "Door locked" pilot light Temperature selector dial Programme selector dial Operating pilot light 75 ENGLISH 1 Programme card A programme card in English is supplied with the instruction booklet. It can be inserted in the detergent dispenser drawer. C0057S 2 ON/OFF button Press this button to start the machine, press it again to stop a programme or to switch off the machine. 6 Door open button Press this button to open the door. 7 Door locked light This light comes on at the start of the prgramme indicating that the door is locked. The door cannot be opened until the light has gone out. To open the door during operation, the machine must be switched off. When the light goes out, the door can be opened taking into account the level of the water in the machine. 3 Spin reduction button By depressing this button the spin speed is reduced as follows: - Programmes for cotton and linen: from 1000 to 650 rpm; - programmes for synthetics, delicates, wool and programme M: from 650 to 450 rpm. 8 Temperature selector dial Turn the dial clockwise or anti-clockwise to the required position. It is also possible to perform a cold wash by turning the dial to the symbol. 4 Anti-crease button Press this button with the washing programmes for synthetic or delicate fabrics in order to block the water drainage of the last rinse. This avoids creasing when the laundry is left inside the machine at the end of the washing. To empty the machine, simply depress the button again (the water will be drained and the clothes will be gently spun) or select programme "L" (drain). 9 Programme selector dial To select the required programme turn this dial clockwise. 10 Operating pilot light 5 Economy button E For normally soiled laundry you can select programme A 40°-60°C (cotton & linen) and programme F 30°-40°C (synthetics) by depressing button E. The reduction in temperature will save energy. Equally good results will be obtained because the reduced temperature is compensated by maintaining the full washing time. 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 78 i 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 79 ENGLISH i 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. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment . If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked . P0004 P1018 3. Measure out the additive If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark. P1019 4. Select the required option(s) 80 5. [. . . ] Refer to relevant paragraph in "water drainage" section. Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. A programme with the "Anti crease" option has been selected. Check that the drain filter is not clogged. [. . . ]