User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF 10040 W

[. . . ] User Manual Washing Machine EWF 8040 W - EWF 10040 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. [. . . ] Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. washing hints electrolux 17 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 18 electrolux International wash code symbol 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 60 40 40 30 Hand wash 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 Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry washing programmes electrolux 19 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash at 95°C 3 rinses Long spin White cotton (heavy soiled cotton items): Cottons 95° e. g. White and fast coloured cotton Cottons 60° economy, lightly Eco soiled items, shirts, blouses, underwear. White and fast coloured cotton (normally soiled Cottons 60° cotton items): work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Coloured cotton economy, normally Cottons 40° soiled items , shirts, Eco blouses, underwear with stains. Cottons 40°-30° Non fast coloured cotton lightly soiled, shirts, blouses, underwear. White cotton: (heavy soiled cotton items): e. g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen with stains. Coloureds cotton: (heavy soiled cotton items): e. g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen with stains. Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash at 40°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash at 40°30°C 3 rinses Long spin Prewash at 30°C Main wash at 95°C 3 rinses Long spin Prewash at 30°C Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 95°+ Prewash Cottons 60°+ Prewash 20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash at 60°50°-40°-30°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 40°30°C 3 rinses Short spin Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, Synthetics 60°-50°-40°-30° coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Delicates 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for example curtains. Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the "Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable" label. Special programme for hand washing fabrics Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items of cottons. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option. Separate spin for cottons. Wool 40° Main wash at 40° 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 30°Cold 3 rinses Short spin 3 rinses Long spin Handwash 30°- Cold Rinse Drain Draining of water Spin Drain and long spin Max. Cottons load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 kg. [. . . ] The drain hose must not be kinked. 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 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. [. . . ]