User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX KS8100001M

[. . . ] We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-Mind. Good luck! EN 4 electrolux contents The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning: The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. 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. Contents Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In this case the door can not be opened. If you can not open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to "O". After about 3 minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). 16 electrolux washing hints Washing hints Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tiethem up in a bag or net. 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. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: Synthetics: Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum full but not too tightly packed; drum no more than half full; drum no more than one third full. Temperatures 90°C for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ). for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e. g. net curtains), mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink. 40°C 60°C Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Cold Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towels 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 Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. 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. Only low suds Front load washer detergents should 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. EN 18 electrolux washing hints 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 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. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. [. . . ] Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the two rear bottom screws. 2. Lay the machine on its back ensuring that the hoses are not crushed. Place one of the polyethylene angle packings under the machine. Remove the polystyrene block(s) protecting the motor Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. [. . . ]