User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW824F

[. . . ] >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 Select "Quick Wash" for lightly soiled laundry. When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device inoperative to avoid it becoming a death trap for a child. [. . . ] 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, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2. 2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. 7 In the event of replacing the electric cable, please contact our nearest Service Centre. ENGLISH USE Control panel EW 815 F 1 234 5 6 7 8 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 ON/OFF button By depressing this button the machine is switched on. By depressing it again the machine is switched off. 5 Door opening button Depress it to open the door. 6 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position = cold wash. 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 Programme selector dial To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise until the programme letter is exactly opposite the pointer. Before selecting a programme or changing a programme in progress the machine must be switched off by depressing ON/OFF button. 4 Spin speed reduction button By depressing this button the final spin speed is reduced as follows: - from 850 to 400 rpm in the cotton programmes - from 750 to 400 rpm in programme "M" (short spin). 8 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 8 i Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. 10 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 00-07 00-15 08-14 16-25 15-21 26-37 more than 21 more than 37 i 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 A DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning in all solvents P Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 F Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 high temperature low temperature Do not dry clean DRYING Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 11 ENGLISH Energetic programmes for cotton and linen Maximum load: 5 kg Rated load: 4. 5 kg Progr. Type of laundry Whites with prewash (heavy soiled) Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Coloureds with prewash (heavy soiled) Coloureds without prewash (normally soiled) Quick wash lightly soiled laundry Cycle description Prewash Wash at 60°-95°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°-95°C 3 rinses Long spin Prewash Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-40°C 3 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° Rinses 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. (*) Consumptions for washing 4. 5 kg cotton items at 60°C: Water 59 litres Energy 1. 15 kWh Time 130 mins This data has been calculated with a temperature of incoming water of 15°C. 12 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates woollens Maximum load: 2 kg, woollens: 1 kg Progr. Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash (heavy soiled) Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Wash at 40°-60°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum Wash at 30°-40°C 3 rinses Stop with water left in the drum and Possible options G H J K L M N 40°-60° 40°-60° 30°-40° Delicate fabrics - Silk 30°-40° Woollens Rinses 3 rinses with fabric softener Stop with water left in the drum Short spin Drain and short spin 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 N (drain) or M (short spin). 13 ENGLISH i 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 by depressing button . Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. [. . . ] Check that the machine is plugged in and that there is power at the socket. Check that the programme selector dial is positioned correctly. Check that the ON/OFF button is depressed. Check that water is coming out of the tap. [. . . ]