User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWX14450W

[. . . ] User Manual Washer-dryer EWX 14450 W 2 contents electrolux 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. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just 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 20 electrolux washing hints and drying hints Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Before starting the drying programme, reduce the loads of washed laundry, in order to obtain good performances. Laundry not suitable for drying Garment labels For drying, follow the indications given on the manufacturer's labels: May be tumble dried Drying at high temperature Drying at reduced temperature Do not tumble dry. Drying cycle duration The drying time may vary depending on: · speed of the final spin · dryness degree required (iron dry, store dry) · type of laundry · weight of the load size The average drying time for a timed drying are indicated in the «Drying programmes» chapter. The experience will help you to dry your laundry in a more suitable way, according to the different fabrics. Take note of the duration drying time of the already performed cycles. Additional drying If the laundry is still damp at the end of the drying programme, select a short drying cycle again. Do not over dry the laundry in order to avoid creasing of fabrics or garment's shrinking . · Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried. · Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff. · Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying. · To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers. · Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard. [. . . ] To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again. d) Counter-magnet (6) The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door. To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet (6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door. [. . . ]