User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWS1277FDW

[. . . ] · The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. · It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. [. . . ] 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 . 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. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. At the end of this time the machine will stop automatically with water left in the tub. 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 spinning : turn the programme selector dial to programme Spin, reduce the spin speed by means of button 3 , and then press button 8 . This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the compartment marked . At the end of the soak (after having emptied out the water) you can select the washing programme. (First turn the , then to the programme programme selector dial to and press the button 8 ). RINSE Rinse - Long spin Maximum spin speed: 1000 rpm (EWS1277FDW-106410S) Maximum spin speed: 1200 rpm (EWS126410W) Max. load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. To intensify the rinsing action, select the option EXTRA RINSE. The appliance will add some additional rinses. [. . . ] 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 machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. Important! [. . . ]