User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW431F

[. . . ] >PE<= polyethylene >PS<= polystyrene >PP<= polypropylene s Ecological hints In order to obtain water and energy savings and Washing machine scrapping to protect the environment, we advice you to follow these instructions: s Whenever possible, wash the maximum load for the selected programme, without overloading the drum. s Use a programme with prewash only for heavy soiled items. s Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of laundry being washed. s With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature. [. . . ] This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i. e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. Run it along the floor; only the part near the drainage point must be raised. P0022 P0023 Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 60 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2. 25 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. 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. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this should be carried out by our Service Centre. 7 USE Control panel 12 3 4 1 Programme chart It will help you to choose the most suitable washing programme for your laundry. 56 7 8 5 ON/OFF button Depress this button to start the programme. Depress it again to stop the programme or to switch the machine off. Before selecting or changing an ongoing programme the machine must be switched off. 2 Spin suppression button Depress this button when you have to wash particularly delicate cotton or linen items in order to exclude all the spinning phases. 6 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 3 Half load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of cottons or linens. 7 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. 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. 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. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 26-37 15-21 more than 21 more than 37 10 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 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 11 Energetic programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 5 kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Whites with prewash (heavy soiled) Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Coloureds with prewash (heavy soiled) Coloureds without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 60°-95°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°-95°C 4 rinses Long spin Prewash Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-40°C 4 rinses Long spin 4 rinses with liquid additives, if required Long spin Possible options A B A B C D F 60°-95° 60°-95° 40°-60° 40°-60° 30°-40° Quick wash lightly soiled laundry Rinses Short spin Drain and short spin The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. 12 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates and wool Maximum load: 2 kg, wool: 1 kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Water left in tub Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Water left in tub Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Water left in tub Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Water left in tub Possible options G H J K L M 40°-60° 40°-60° 30°-40° Delicates 30°-40° Wool Rinses 3 rinses with fabric softener Water left in tub Drain Draining of water The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. The water of the last rinse of these programmes is not emptied out to avoid any creasing in the clothes. To drain water, select programme M or F. 13 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. [. . . ] s Unhook the drain hose from the rear support and position the end of this hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl. Run the draining programme until the selector dial is in the "Stop" position. s Screw the inlet hose and reposition the drain hose. s When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. 17 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Problems which you can resolve yourself s s Problem The machine does not start up: s s s Possible cause Check that the door is firmly closed. [. . . ]