User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW862F

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use environmentally friendly paper. Contents Warnings Disposal 3-4 4 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Operating sequence International wash code symbols Washing programmes 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 11-12 13 14-15 Tips for environmental protection 4 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 Maintenance Door seal Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 16 16 16 16 16-17 17 17 17 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 7 7 7 Use Control panel Controls 8 8 8 Something not working? 18-19 2 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book. [. . . ] Before selecting a programme or changing an ongoing programme the machine must be switched off by depressing the On-Off button. 7 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position = cold wash. 4 Spin Reduction button By depressing this button the spin speed is reduced as follows: 8 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. cotton, linen and wool: from 850 to 400 r. p. m. synthetic, delicates and programme "N" (short spin): from 750 to 400 r. p. m 5 Quick Half button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a smaller load of cottons (maximum load size = 2, 5 kg). 8 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. 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 man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Temperatures 95° 60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e. g. underwear). (cold)for delicate items (e. g. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. ENGLISH residual marks with bleach. 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. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment . If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked . 6. Select the programme and start the machine Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme and press the On-Off button : the mains on light comes on and the machine starts to operate. 3. Measure out the additive If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark. M0046 B On-Off P0080S C0070 C0071 11 ENGLISH 7. At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. If you have selected the Rinse Hold button, the machine will stop with the water left in the tub, to prevent the fabric from creasing. To drain the water release the same button. To drain and spin, select programme N (short spin). Depress the On-Off button again to switch the machine off. Wait one or two minutes before opening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to release it. Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely empty, so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e. g. [. . . ] Refer to relevant paragraph in "water drainage" section. · The drain hose is squashed or kinked. · The Rinse Hold option has been selected. · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. [. . . ]