User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF1427

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Good luck! 132980720. qxd 04/07/2006 12:20 Pagina 4 4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 International wash code symbol . . . . . . 19 Washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Something not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Techical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Environment concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Customer service centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 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 132980720. qxd 04/07/2006 12:20 Pagina 5 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. [. . . ] 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 132980720. qxd 04/07/2006 12:21 Pagina 19 International wash code symbol electrolux 19 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 132980720. qxd 04/07/2006 12:21 Pagina 20 20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Spin red. 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 (normally soiled Cottons 60° cotton items): work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Cottons 40°-30° Non fast coloured cotton lightly soiled, shirts, blouses, underwear. Spin red. Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin Spin red. (*) Main wash at 40°30°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash at 60°50°-40°-30°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 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. Spin red. (*) Delicates 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for example curtains. Specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the "Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable" label. Wool 40°-30° Spin red. (*) Only at the temperature of 40°C or higher. 132980720. qxd 04/07/2006 12:21 Pagina 21 washing programmes electrolux 21 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash at 40°30°-Cold 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 40° 4 rinses Short spin Handwash 40°-30°- Cold Special programme for hand washing fabrics Spin red. Synthetics to be Easy Iron gentle washed and Max. 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. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal. Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash: · The drum should be empty of laundry. · Select the hottest cotton wash programme. · Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties. External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. [. . . ] Home repairs are only anticipated for bulky appliances or built-in appliances. 11. If the appliances are built-in, builtunder, fixed or suspended in such a way that removing and replacing them in the place where they are fitted takes more than half an hour, the costs that result therefrom will be charged for. 132980720. qxd 04/07/2006 12:21 Pagina 38 38 electrolux guarantee conditions columns and margins electrolux 38 Connected damage caused by these removal and replacement operations will be the responsibility of the user. 12. If, during the guarantee period, repairing the same defect repeatedly is not conclusive, or if the repair costs are considered disproportionate, in agreement with the consumer, the defective appliance may be replaced with another appliance of the same value. In this event, we reserve the right to ask for a financial contribution calculated according to the length of time it has been used. [. . . ]