User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF12491W

[. . . ] user manual Washing Machine EWF 12491 W 2 electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www. electrolux. com Contents Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 7 7 8 11 13 Care and cleaning What to do if. . . Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 15 18 21 21 21 25 25 Subject to change without notice Safety information Important!Read carefully & keep for future reference. [. . . ] The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: · powder detergents for all types of fabric · powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens · liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . Degrees of water hardness 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. A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft). Characteristic soft medium hard very hard Degrees of water hardness German °dH 0-7 8-14 15-21 > 21 French °T. H. 0-15 16-25 26-37 > 37 Level 1 2 3 4 1) do not use acetone on artificial silk electrolux 13 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTONS 90° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 4 kg 1) White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). COTTONS ECONOMY 90° - 40° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 8 kg White and fast coloured cotton . This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy. COTTONS + PREWASH 90° - Cold Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 4 kg 1) White or coloured cottons with prewash phase (heavily soiled items). COTTONS ECONOMY + PREWASH 90 °- 40° Prewash - Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 8 kg White or coloured cottons with prewash phase. [. . . ] Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways. · Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. 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. · In a sink drain pipe branch. [. . . ]