User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWS12610W

[. . . ] User Manual Washing Machine EWS 12610 W electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. [. . . ] 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 18 electrolux washing hints before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. 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 socalled "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 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 20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash, Rinses maximum speed. load kg 2 Cottons 90° Cottons 90° - 60° 50° - 40° + Cottons + Prewash 90° + Cottons Economy + Prewash 90° - 60° 50° - 40° White and coloured cotton Spin Reduction / Long spin at White and economy, lightlynormally soiled Spin Reduction / Main wash, Rinses Long spin at maximum speed. load kg 4. 5 Economy coloured cotton Heavy soiled cotton items Spin Reduction / Rinses, Long spin at maximum speed Max. load kg 2 Prewash, Main wash, White and coloured cotton economy, lightlyheavy soiled items Spin Reduction / 3 rinses Prewash, Main wash, Long spin at maximum speed. load kg 4. 5 Synthetics Synthetic or mixed fabrics 60° + Synthetics + Prewash 60° Synthetics Economy 40° Synthetic, heavy soiled items Spin Reduction / Main wash, 3 rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1 Prewash, Main Spin Reduction / wash, 3 rinses, Short spin Max. load kg 1 Synthetic lightly soiled items Spin Reduction / Main wash, 2 rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1. 5 washing programmes electrolux 21 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Synthetics + Economy + Prewash 40° + Delicates + Prewash 40° - 30° Delicate fabrics, heavy soiled fabrics Type of laundry Options Description of programme Spin Reduction / Prewash, Main Synthetic normally soiled items wash, 2 rinses Short spin Max. load kg 1. 5 Spin Reduction / 3 rinses Prewash, Main wash, Short spin Max. [. . . ] The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i. e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose must not be kinked. P0021 The inlet hose must not be lengthened. 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. [. . . ]