User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW558F

[. . . ] WASHING-MACHINE IN ST RUC TION BOO KLET EW 558 F 132 996 050 GB YOUR NEW WASHING MACHINE This new washing machine meets all requirements for a modern washing of laundry with reduced consumption of water, energy and detergent. I The temperature selector dial allows you to choose personally the suitable washing temperature for your laundry. I The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95°C to 60°C before draining will prevent plastic pipes of your drainage system from being deformed. Environment protection I Packaging recycling Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. To enable them to be recycled, they must be placed in the appropriate collection areas (or containers). [. . . ] To drain water only, depress the button again. 5 ON/OFF button By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When depressing it again, the machine stops. 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. The machine will carry out 3 rinses instead of 4. 7 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position = cold wash. 8 Programme selector dial To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise until the programme number is exactly opposite the pointer. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. 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. 10 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed synthetics: drum no more than half full 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. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk 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. Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. [. . . ] Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket. Check that the programme selector dial is positioned correctly and the ON/OFF button depressed. Check that water is coming out of the tap. Check that the inlet hose is not squashed or kinked. [. . . ]