User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF1445

[. . . ] 132991680 copertina 28-10-2003 8:47 Pagina 1 W A S H I N G M AC H I N E P R A L K A AU TO M AT Y C Z N A AU TO M AT I C K Á P R A C K A AU TO M AT I C K Á P R Á C K A AU TO M ATA M O S Ó G É P GB EWF 1045 EWF 1245 EWF 1445 PL CZ SK 132 991 680 H 132991680 GB. qxd 28/10/2003 13:49 Pagina 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. [. . . ] Now can a new programme be selected. When you PAUSE the cycle, it becomes possible to open the door if: The washing machine is not in the heating phase; The level of the water is not high; The drum is not turning. Important!You must set the washing machine to PAUSE before you make any change in the programme in progress. Programme information Wool Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the "hand washing" care symbol. Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing button Spin. The final spin is foreseen only for cotton items as in the spin programme. 13 ENGLISH 132991680 GB. qxd 28/10/2003 13:49 Pagina 14 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. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies' briefs man's work shirt man's shirt man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Temperatures 95° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e. g. net curtains), mixed 30°-40° laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens. 50°-60° for normally soiled, colour fast garments Removing stains Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their "whiteness" in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e. g. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. [. . . ] It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. · The drain pump cover has not been screwed in after cleaning. · The emergency emptying hose has not been plugged after cleaning the pump. · Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. [. . . ]