User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX L100

[. . . ] 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 the clover symbol. Should any problems arise, this booklet provides instructions on how to solve them by yourself; see section "Something not working?". If this information is not sufficient, please contact our nearest SERVICE CENTRE (address and telephone numbers are indicated on the enclosed leaflet). Printed on recycled paper. [. . . ] Instructions according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack. Liquid detergent Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer immediately before starting the programme, or a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum. Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions. Adding a water softener (descaling product) A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft). Information on water hardness can be obtained from your local water supply authority. Information on water hardness Degree of hardness I=Soft II=Medium III=Hard IV=Very hard German degrees °dH French degrees °TH 0-7 7-14 14-21 more than 21 0-15 16-25 26-37 more than 37 20 132996650. qxd 26/09/01 14. 30 Pagina 21 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a prewash, a SOAK or a STAIN-Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment . Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN-Action programme, always use a STAIN remover. · Modify or cancel the delay time: press the START/PAUSE button. Press the DELAY START button until the time required appears on the display, or 0h, if you wish to cancel it. Press the START/ PAUSE button again. Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. PREWASH WASH RINSES EXTRA RINSE SPIN END OVERDOSAGE Display The time to the end of the programme decreases minute by minute and appears on the display. 24 132996650. qxd 26/09/01 14. 30 Pagina 25 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The END light comes on in the programme progress display. If the light (OVERDOSAGE) comes on it indicates that too much detergent has been used. At the next wash carefully follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions. Measure out detergent according to amount, type, degree of soil of fabrics and water hardness. This light could come on also when the drain filter is blocked. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the water must be emptied out before opening the door either - by pressing the START/PAUSE button (the laundry will be spun at the speed corresponding to the selected type of fabrics. The spin speed can be reduced by means of the SPIN SPEED button) - or by turning the selector dial to O and then to DRAIN "C" and pressing the START/PAUSE button again. [. . . ] Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 39 132996650. qxd 26/09/01 14. 30 Pagina 40 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. [. . . ]