User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW658F

[. . . ] 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. n The temperature selector dial allows you to choose personally the suitable washing temperature for your laundry. n 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 n 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). [. . . ] 8 USE Control panel ENGLISH 1 234 56 7 8 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Anti-crease (water in the tub) button By depressing this button on programmes 7-8-910-11 and 12 the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. To drain the water and gently spin the laundry, select programme 6 (short spin). net curtains), laundry including synthetic 30°-40° mixed and woollens bearing the label fibres «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink». Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. 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. Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their "whiteness" in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e. g. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. 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 delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. 10 Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. [. . . ] n When you intend to start the machine up again, make sure that the room temperature is above 0°C. 18 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Problems which you can resolve yourself n n Problem The machine does not start up: n n n Possible cause Check that the door is firmly closed. 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. [. . . ]