User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW557F

[. . . ] WASHING MACHINE EW 557 F INSTRUCTION BOOK GB TH 35. 292. 796/0 VI Contents Technical specifications Warnings Disposal Tips for environmental protection Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 2 3 3 4 4 4 Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used 9 9 9 10 International wash code symbols 10 Maintenance 11 Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning of the drainage area Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out 11 11 11 12 12 Use Control panel Controls 5 5 5 Operating sequence Washing programmes Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads 6 7-8 9 9 9 9 9 Something not working?Installation Unpacking Hydraulic connection Levelling Electrical connection 13 14-16 14 15 16 16 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. Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. [. . . ] Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. 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. 9 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 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g ENGLISH Washing hints man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 500 g 100 g 100 g 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. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. 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 and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: ­ you are washing a small load, ­ the laundry is lightly soiled, ­ large amounts of foam form during washing. Table of symbols The symbols on the labels are of great help for the wash, care and treatment. STRONG WASH Max. 30°C Hand wash Do not wash at all BLEACHING Bleach in cold water Do not bleach IRONING Hot iron max. 100°C Do not iron DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 y R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 y R 113 Do not dry cleaning High temperature Low temperature DRYING Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 10 Maintenance 1. Bodywork Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork. 3. Cleaning of the drainage area The drainage area must be cleaned if the pump has been blocked with objects such as buttons, safety pins, coins, etc. [. . . ] The bent piece has to be entered into the tube's mouth in order to assure the support. Aforesaid piece allows the hose to be fixed to the wall by means of an opening on the upper part and that way the hose does not move and its falling is avoided. A AL013 A) Place the enclosed rubber joint, delivered in a plastic bag together with the appliance (A), at the very end of the inlet hose and carefully screw the pipe to the tap taking care not to damage the screwdrive and fix the nut well on to the end in order to avoid leaking. P0022 15 ENGLISH B) If necessary turn the hose adequately by unscrewing the nut at the rear of the appliance. 1, 5 m. Max. IMPORTANT: The distance from the floor to the highest part of the hose should be between 60 to 90 cm. (It is advised to be between 60 and 70 cm). [. . . ]