User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF16781W

[. . . ] user manual Washing Machine EWF 14781 W - EWF 16781 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 7 11 13 Care and cleaning What to do if. . . Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 16 19 22 22 23 26 26 Subject to change without notice Safety information Important!Read carefully & keep for future reference. [. . . ] Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone1), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. 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 - Normal (Cottons - Normal) 90° - Cold Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for Model EWF 14781 W Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for Model EWF 16781 W Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3, 5 kg White and fast coloured cotton (heavily or normally soiled items). Cottons - Eco3) (Cottons - Eco) 90° - 40° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm for Model EWF 14781 W Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm for Model EWF 16781 W Max. load 7 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. [. . . ] If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Before connecting up 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. 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 · In a sink drain pipe branch. [. . . ]