User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF1221

[. . . ] The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Contents Warnings Disposal Tips for environmental protection Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 74 75 75 75 76 76 76 76-77 77 77 Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives International wash code symbols Operating sequence Programme tables 84 84 84 84 85 85 86 87-88 89-90 Maintenance Bodywork Door seal Detergent dispenser drawer Water inlet filter Drain pump Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 91 91 91 91 91 92 92 92 Your new washing machine Detergent dispenser drawer 78 78 Use Control panel Controls Programme information Washing hints Sorting the laundry 79 79 79-82 83 84 84 73 Something not working? 93-94 ENGLISH Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use recycled paper. 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. [. . . ] This programme is not available for wool and delicate fabrics. 30 MIN. (30 Minute wash) This is a complete programme that can be combined with the following options: "Spin" speed reduction, and "Delay start". To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up. Final spin speed: 700 rpm. Spoelen/Rinçage (Rinse) With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin the garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin at the maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the "Spin" button. The final spin is foreseen only for cotton items as in the spin programme. Afpompen/Vidange (Drain) For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the option. Turn first the programme selector dial to "Off", then select the "Drain" programme and depress the "Start/Pause" button. UIT/ARRET= Off/Reset / Switching the machine off To reset a programme turn the selector dial to "Off". Now can a new programme be selected. 83 ENGLISH 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. Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). 84 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Remove any residual marks from white fabrics with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. 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. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. 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. [. . . ] It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. · The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump. · Unsatisfactory washing results: · Too little or too much detergent has been used. · An unsuitable detergent has been used. · Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. [. . . ]