User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX L12840

[. . . ] LAVAMAT 12840 User Manual Washer-dryer 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products. [. . . ] Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. Separate spin for hand washed cotton items and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. You can choose the speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. EASY IRON PLUS WOOL/ SILK HANDWASH SUPERQUICK ECONOMY DELICATE RINSES DRAIN SPIN Drying programmes 25 Drying programmes Degree of drying Type of fabric Max load Spin Speed 1200 Drying time in mins 95 - 105 Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc 3 kg 1. 5 kg 1200 55 - 65 Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc Store dry (*) Suitable for items to Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, put away without underwear, household ironing linen) 3 kg 1. 5 kg 1200 1200 85 - 95 45 - 55 2 kg 1200 70 -80 1 kg 1200 30 -40 3 kg 1200 70 -80 Iron dry Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc. ) 1. 5 kg 1200 40 - 50 (*) The «Store dry» drying programme for «Cottons» is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75. NOTE With automatic drying the «Store dry» degree is the only available for Synthetics. 26 Preparing the wash cycle Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out 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. Temperatures 95° or 90° 60°/50° 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°-30°- Cold Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their "whiteness" in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e. g. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Preparing the wash cycle 27 Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing 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. 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 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. [. . . ] 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. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. [. . . ]