User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWW14781W

[. . . ] Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol. Our contribution to the protection of the environment: we use environmentally friendly paper. 30 Contents Warnings Disposal 32-33 33 Operating sequence Washing programmes Special programmes Timed dryings International wash code symbols 47-49 50 51 52 53 Tips for environmental protection 33 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 Maintenance Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 54 54 54 54 54 55 55 Your new washer-dryer Description of the appliance Door locked pilot light Detergent dispenser drawer 37 37 37 37 Something not working? 56-57 Use Control panel Controls Functions Programme information Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Drying hints Load Garments not suitable for drying Drying symbols on garment labels Duration of the drying cycle Fibre residue Additional drying 38 38-41 41-42 42-43 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 45 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 31 ENGLISH Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book. [. . . ] To restart the programme depress ON/OFF button again after closing the door. 42 D = Drain (Descarga) For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Anti-crease option. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme "D" and depress the START/PAUSE button. F = Spin (Centrifugado) Separate spin at the maximum speed for hand washed garments. You can reduce the speed by means of spin speed button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. G = Short programme (Ciclo breve) This is a complete programme that can be combined with the following options: spin speed reduction, anti-crease and delayed start. To be used for laundry which is lightly soiled or which needs freshening up. Washing temperature 30°C Programme duration 30 minutes Final spin speed 700 r. p. m. O = Cancelling (Anulación) To reset a programme turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be selected. 43 ENGLISH 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 90° 60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e. g. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any 44 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), 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. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. 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. 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 drain hose is squashed or kinked. (E20) · The option has been selected. (E20) · Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. · Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. [. . . ]