User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAV B 1200-W

[. . . ] KO-LAVAMAT BELLA 1200 The environmentally friendly washing machine Operating instructions Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions!Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners. 1 With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. [. . . ] Please follow the instructions on the package. Using a water softener For a medium to high degree of water hardness (from water hardness area II) water softener should be used. Then always dose detergent for hardness area I (= soft). You can find information about the local degree of water hardness from your water utility. 2 As the water softener has to be added before the main detergent (presoftening of the water), 80% of the water softener otherwise needed is sufficient. Specifications of water hardness Water hardness I soft II medium hard III hard IV very hard Water hardness in dH (degrees of German hardness) 0-7 7 - 14 14 - 21 above 21 Water hardness in mmol/l (Millimol per litre) up to 1. 3 1. 3 - 2. 5 2. 6 - 3. 8 above 3. 8 17 Run wash cycle Run wash cycle Brief instructions 0 0 0 0 A washing cycle consists of the following steps: Open the door, put in the washing. Set the correct washing program: Set the program on the program selector; Set the temperature on the temperature selector; Select type of washing with the type of washing buttons. Washing program starts automatically after six seconds. During these six seconds: Set any delay timer if required. If applicable change final spin speed/select o (Rinse hold). You can change this setting and the temperature during the entire washing cycle. 0 0 0 After the washing program has finished: Attention!If the washing cycle ends with a o (Rinse hold), run Pump out (position 8) or Spin (position 6) before opening the door. 0 Press the M (On/Off) button! 18 Run wash cycle Fill-in the laundry 0 Before opening the door: Press and release the outer door at the top left (top right for doors hinged on the left). Place to press: The outer door springs open. 0 0 Open door: Grasp the grip with your hand. Slide the sliding button on the handle to the left with your thumb and hold it there. For maximum load see "Program Tables". 0 0 3 0 Close main door and outer door firmly. Do not trap any washing when closing the door!The fabrics and the machine could be damaged! 19 Run wash cycle Add detergent/conditioner 0 Open drawer: press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle, pull the drawer out. 0 Fill in detergent/conditioner. 3 For notes on detergents and conditioners see "Washing powders and conditioners". k Pre wash detergent/detergent for soaking for additional programk (Pre Wash)/7 (Soaking), or water softener l Powdered main wash detergent (If you use water softener and need the compartment k for detergent for pre washing/soaking, put the water softener on top of the main wash detergent in the l compartment. ) m Stain remover (only with the 1 / stain program) w Liquid conditioner (softener, finisher, starch). Attention!Fill the compartment at the most up to the MAX mark. Thick liquid detergents are eventually diluted up to the MAX mark, powdered starch is dissolved. 0 Push in the compartment quite inside. 20 Run wash cycle Set the washing program 3 Suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of washing, see "Program Tables. " Set the washing program Attention!Program selector may only be rotated clockwise! [. . . ] 0 Replace the trim cover. 34 What to do if. . . Water cooling or an additional rinse is necessary The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption. It can, however, be necessary to cool down the water prior to pumping out in order to avoid damage to plastic waste pipes (water cooling). For people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful to rinse with more water (additional rinse). This can be adjusted using the More Water Switch: Position 1: Water Cooling The water is cooled prior to pumping out at the end of the main washing cycle (by adding cold water). [. . . ]