User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF14108

[. . . ] new_12108_14108. qxp 12/13/2005 10:51 AM Page 1 t^pefkd=j^`efkb= fkpqor`qflk _llhibq EWF 12108W EWF 14108W NQTNMPNPN new_12108_14108. qxp 12/13/2005 10:51 AM Page 2 Important Safety Information It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · This appliance is heavy. [. . . ] We recommendthe conditioning sheets are pinned(using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer. LAUNDRY BLEACH For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent. Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds. 14 new_12108_14108. qxp 12/13/2005 10:52 AM Page 15 Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL 95 60 WASH ACTION Normal (Maximum) Normal (Maximum) FABRIC White Cotton or Linen without Special Finishes Cotton, Linen or Viscose without Special Finishes Colourfast at 60°C. Nylon, Polyester/Cotton, Viscose with Special Finishes, Cotton/Acrylic Mix. Cotton, Linen or Viscose Colourfast at 40°C but not 60°C. Acrylics, Acetate, Triacetate, Wool mixes, Polyester/wool blends. Wool, wool mixtures, Silks Do not machine wash 50 Reduced (Medium) Normal (Maximum) Reduced (Medium) Much Reduced (Minimum) Hand wash only 40 40 40 BLEACHING Chlorine bleach may be used IRONING Hot iron Warm iron Cool iron DRY CLEANING May be dry cleaned. Other letters and/or a bar beneath the circle will indicate the required process to the dry cleaner. TUMBLE DRYING with high heat setting with low heat setting May be tumble dried Cotton, Linen, Viscose Polyester mixtures, Wool Acrylic, Nylon, Polyester X Important Notes A cross through any symbol means «DO NOT» you are using fabric conditioner to avoid the conditioner entering the machine prematurely. When using liquid detergent and a prewash programme, place the detergent into the correct compartment in the dispenser drawer, after the prewash has finished. 15 For best results, always use the dispenser drawer for dispensing detergents and liquid additives. Once the dispenser has been filled, close it by pushing it in gently. This is particularly important if new_12108_14108. qxp 12/13/2005 10:52 AM Page 16 Programme table Washing Programmes Wash programmes Fabrics Cottons Type of Laundry Description of Programme Main wash at -90°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash at 40°C-60°C 3 rinses Long spin Available options Prewash Quick Rinse Easy Iron Rinse Hold Rinse Rinse Hold Max. Load White and coloured cotton e. g Sheets, tablecloths, household linen Coloured cotton e. g. shirts, blouses, towels and undergarments Economy wash for whites or fast coloured cotton or linen fabircs, normally soiled shirts Coloured cotton or linen fabrics, normally soiled shirts, blouses Synthetics or mixed fabrics e. g lingerie, coloured garments Wool and Delicates 8 kg Xpress60° 4. 5 kg Cotton Economy* Prewash Rinse Easy Iron Rinse Hold 4. 5 kg Synthetics Main wash at -60°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash at -40°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at -40°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at -40°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 30°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 30°C 3 rinses Short spin Prewash Quick Rinse Easy Iron Rinse Hold Prewash Quick Rinse Hold Rinse Rinse Hold 3. 5 kg Delicates 3. 5kg Wool 2 kg Handwash Delicate fabrics, Silk to be handwashed Rinse Hold 2kg Silk Clothes labelled "Purenew wool, non-shrink machine washable" and silk fabric Special Programme for extremely delicate items. Rinse Hold Rinse 1kg Minipr. 30 Rinse Hold 4. 5kg *This programme at 60°c is the reference program for the energy label according to EEC directive 92/75 16 new_12108_14108. qxp 12/13/2005 10:52 AM Page 17 Programme table Special Programmes Wash programmes Fabrics Rinse Type of Laundry Description of Programme 3 Rinses with liquid additives if required Long Spin at maximum speed Available options Max. Load Silk fabrics Rinse Hold Rinse Easy iron 8 kg Delicate Rinse Special Programme for extremely delicate items 3 Rinses with liquid additives if required Long Spin at maximum speed Rinse Hold Easy Iron Rinse 8 kg Drain Separate rinse cycle for handwashed cotton or linen items Draining of water 8 kg Spin Separate Spin for Cottons Drain and Spin at maximum speed 8 kg Delicate Spin Separate spin for delicate items Drain and Spin at maximum speed 3. 5kg Soak Separate Soak programme for heavily soiled items Soak 3. 5 kg 17 new_12108_14108. qxp 12/13/2005 10:52 AM Page 18 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. C0066 C0067 Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. [. . . ] The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting. Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. Loop P1198 Important · Before connecting the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. · For the correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must be hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top of the back side of the appliance. In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution. [. . . ]