User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW962F

[. . . ] To enable them to be recycled, they must be placed in the appropriate collection areas (or containers). >PE<= polyethylene >PS<= polystyrene >PP<= polypropylene I Washing machine scrapping Ecological hints In order to obtain water and energy savings and to protect the environment, we advice you to follow these instructions: I Whenever possible, wash the maximum load for the selected programme, without overloading the drum. I Use a programme with prewash only for heavy soiled items. I Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, degree of soiling and quantity of laundry being washed. [. . . ] 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 (1. 75 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. In the event of replacing the electric cable, please contact our nearest Service Centre. The manufacturer declines any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. 7 ENGLISH USE Control panel 1 2345 6 7 8 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 6 Door opening button Depress it to open the door. 7 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position = cold wash. 3 ON/OFF button By depressing this button the machine is switched on. By depressing it again the machine is switched off. 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. 4 Spin speed reduction button By depressing this button the spin speed is reduced from 900 to 500 rpm in the cotton programmes and from 550 to 400 rpm in programme L (Short spin). 5 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. 8 i Washing hints Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. 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. 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. 10 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 00-15 00-07 16-25 08-14 26-37 15-21 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: 3. 5 kg Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Whites with prewash (heavy soiled) Whites without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description Prewash Wash at 60°-95°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 60°-95°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 40°-60°C 4 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-40°C 4 rinses Long spin 4 rinses with liquid additives, if required Long spin Possible options A B B C D F 60°-95° 60°-95° 40°-60° Coloureds (normally soiled) 30°-40° Quick wash (lightly soiled laundry) Rinses Spin Drain and long spin The temperatures indicated are the optimum temperatures for each programme and depend on the type of laundry and degree of soiling. 12 Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fibres, delicates woollens Maximum load: 1 kg, woollens: 0. 8 kg Progr. Type of laundry Synthetics without prewash (normally soiled) Cycle description 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 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 M (drain) or L (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. [. . . ] 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. Check that the inlet hose is not squashed or kinked. [. . . ]