User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW524T2

[. . . ] WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EW 524 T 146 1241 04 GB CONTENTS For the user Safety instructions Description of the appliance Use of your appliance Operating instructions Programme chart Hints & Tips Cleaning and maintenance If something doesn't work Service 4/5 6 7 8/9 10/11 12-14 15 16/17 18 For the installer Technical information Installation Unpacking Installation Levelling Moving of the appliance Water connection Electrical connection 19 20 20 20 21 21 19 Guide to use the instruction The following symbols will be found in the text to guid you throughout the instructions : Safety instructions Hints and tips Environmental information 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS You must read the whole of this instruction book before you use the appliance. If you sell or give away the appliance, make sure that the book is passed to the new owner. The following warnings are provided in the interest of overall safety. You must read them before the appliance is installed or used. [. . . ] BE CAREFUL : THE LID CAN ONLY BE OPENED 2 MINUTES AFTER THE MACHINE HAS STOPPED. 10 Programmes for synthetics/delicates/wool Maximum loads : 2, 5 kg (synthetics), 1 kg (wool). Programmes description Detergent dispensers to use Temperatures (°C) Water consumption in liters 68 Time in minutes (1) 85 H J K L M P Synthetics with prewash 40 - 60 Synthetics 40 - 60 55 75 Delicate 30 - 40 55 55 Wool - 40 60 45 Rinsing 38 20 Drain 0 5 (1) Program times given in the above table are provided as a guide and may vary depending on the water supply temperature and pressure, and your electricity power supply mains voltage. The temperatures given in the programs table are provided as a guide. You can vary them using the thermostat knob on your washing machine. Always scrupulously respect the temperature shown on the label on each item of washing. BE CAREFUL : THE LID CAN ONLY BE OPENED 2 MINUTES AFTER THE MACHINE HAS STOPPED. 11 HINTS AND TIPS Washing hints You are advised not to leave your laundry too long, especially when damp. Damp laundry produces moult and unpleasant smells. Resistant white and coloured synthetics can normally be washed at 60°C but also in this case 40°C is sufficient if the laundry is not excessively dirty. Delicate synthetics, synthetics with non-fast colours and woollen garments must never be washed above 40°C. As you already know, your washing machine can also wash with cold water. However, it must be remembered that the detergents currently on the market have not been designed for cold washes and that in winter, when the water is very cold, they may not dissolve adequately. We suggest the use of liquid detergents. Sort your laundry. Study carefully the chart in this booklet explaining the symbols used on clothes labels (see page 14). The following points are particularly important : - a line under the bowl means that the garment cannot be washed using programmes for resistant fabrics such as cotton and linen; - do not mix coloured garments with whites; - anticrease materials like polyester/cotton should be treated as synthetics; - non-resistant fabrics like acrylic and most curtain materials should be treated as delicate fabrics; - the wool programme is designed specifically for pure new wool. Other types of wool and wool mixtures may shrink or felt if machine-washed. 12 To remove paint stains, for example, use a volatile substance such as turpentine: in this case, you should wait for it to dry completely before washing. The manufacturer of your washing machine is not responsible for any damage deriving from the use of volatile, inflammable or toxic substances. Liquid detergents Using the new automatic dispenser for liquid detergents, it is possible to use a liquid detergent for main wash phases if you start the washing machine immediately. Liquid detergents can be used instead of powder detergents particularly for lightly soiled laundry and for medium or low temperature washing programmes, while it is better to use a powder detergent for high temperature washing programmes. At the end of the washing Damp laundry should be dried as soon as possible after finishing the wash. Knitwear and woollens should be dried flat away from direct sunlight. Liquid additives 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 damage the delicate ecological balance of nature. Always use good quality detergents suitable for use in washing machines. Follow the indications given by the detergent manufacturer according to the weight of laundry, the degree of soil and the hardness of the water in your area; if you do not know how hard it is, ask your local Water Authority. Any liquid additives for softening the laundry must be poured into the compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer before starting the programme. [. . . ] 2 A B Fig 4 Fig 6 Installation The floor must be clean and dry, free from floor polish and other greasy substances, so that the machine does not slide about. Installation on deep pile carpets and floor coverings with foam backings is not recommended, as the stability of the machine is no longer guaranteed. If the installation must be done on a carpeted floor, the openings located at the lower part of the back of the appliance must remain free. These openings ensure a good ventilation of your appliance. [. . . ]