User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWC10550W

[. . . ] User Manual Washing Machine EWC 10550 W - EWC 12550 W electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. [. . . ] If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. 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. 18 electrolux washing hints Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. 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. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: · you are washing a small load, · the laundry is lightly soiled, · large amounts of foam form during washing. Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German French °dH °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0-7 8-14 15-21 > 21 0-15 16-25 26-37 > 37 washing programmes electrolux 19 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed. load kg 2. 5 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max. load kg 2. 5 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Cottons 90° - Cold Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold White and coloured cotton Prewash, Extra rinse Time manager Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold Prewash, Extra rinse Time manager Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold Prewash, Extra rinse Time manager Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold Prewash, Extra rinse Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold Prewash, Synthetics 60° - Cold Synthetic or mixed fabrics Delicates 40° - Cold Delicate fabrics Synthetics Easy Iron 60° - Cold Synthetic or mixed fabrics to be gentle washed and spun Jeans 60° - Cold Special programme for Jeans items, pants, shirts, jackets. Special programme for extremely delicate hand washable items. Silk items to be gentle washed and spun. Lingerie 40° - Cold Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold Silk 30° - Cold Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold ** If you select the Super Quick option by pressing Time Manager buttons (10), we recommend you, to reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. 20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Handwash 40° - Cold Type of laundry Special programme for hand washing fabrics. Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the "Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable" label. Options Spin Reduction/ Rinse Hold Description of programme Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Prewash, Main wash Rinses Short spin Max. [. . . ] In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of the back side of the appliance. P1118 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. 34 electrolux installation Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door and in the chapter «Technical Data». Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use. [. . . ]