User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF14118

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GB 4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 International wash code symbol. . . . . . . 20 Washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Care and cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Something not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Environment concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Guarantee conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Customer service centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information safety information electrolux 5 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. [. . . ] 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 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. washing hints electrolux 19 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. The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced to 700 rpm. With this programme it is possible to wash free time items as pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey made of hi-tech materials. The washing temperature is 40°C. When selecting this programme, the "Extra rinse" icon will appear on the display to indicate that some extra rinses will be carried out. This is a special programme for heavily soiled laundry. The machine performs a soak of about 20 minutes at 30°C. At the end of the soak time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub. Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the compartment marked . This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to empty out the water by: · Draining only: turn the programme selector dial to Drain programme". · Draining and spin: turn the programme selector dial to programme Spin or Delicate Spin, reduce the spin speed by turning the Spin speed selector dial button, and then depress Start/Pause button. At the end of the soak (after having emptied out the water) you can select the washing programme. [. . . ] An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. 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. [. . . ]