User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAV2550

[. . . ] ÖKO_LAVAMAT 2550 The automatic washing machine which takes care of the environment Instructions for use 1 2 Printed on biodegradable paper He who believes in ecology, acts accordingly Contents Safety instructions Before using your machine for the first time Safety Instructions for the user The ÖKO-system The packing For the sake of the environment . . . Öko-Tips for economical washing Description of the machine Equipment The compartment for detergent and additives Summary of instructions for use Before the wash Sorting the wash Pre-wash treatment Particular care for certain fabrics Machine loads Opening the automatic washing machine Loading the machine Detergent Choosing a detergent Quantity of detergent Adding the detergent Programme selection Programme selector/Temperature selector Programme indicator Push buttons End of programme List of programmes Consumption and times Maintenance and care of the machine What to do if . . . Customer Service Technical data 4 4/5 6 6 7 8/9 10 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 19/20 21 22/23 24 25/26 27/28 29 30 3 Safety instructions Before using your machine for the first time - Follow the installation and connection instructions - Do not connect a damaged machine (e. g. damaged during transport) - Small quantities of water in the detergent/additive compartment are due to factory tests - To remove residue from manufacturing in the wash drum and dispenser compartment, a wash programme without clothes should be carried out - e. g. [. . . ] Only spin-dry curtains if it is approved by the manufacturer. Care with certain fabrics High temperature/colour wash normally soiled Synthetics and delicates Wool Short programme for high temperature/ colour wash Short programme for synthetics Maximum load 4, 5 kg 2, 0 kg 1, 0 kg 2, 5 kg 2, 0 kg Loading (Maximum quantity of dry washing) 13 Notice for Test Institutes : For tests similar to IEC 456 (new) with standard load A the maximum load is 4, 05 kg. Whenever possible, wash with a full load as this ensures maximum efficiency. This has a negative result on the washing results. With synthetics articles particularly prone to creasing, you should reduce the load. Opening the washing machine To open the drum, press the button on the drum lid, press the drum lid down and open slowly. Load the washing and then close the drum and washing machine lids. Caution: before closing the appliance lid check that the drum lid is properly closed. As far as possible, mix large and small articles in the wash. This improves washing efficiency and makes for more efficient distribution of the wash during spin drying. Do not load folded washing. Loading 14 Detergent You may use all modern detergents suited to domestic washing machines. The use of the detergent depends on the type of wash and the degree of soiling. Soiling is differentiated according to : Dirt, e. g. The different types of washing products are : Washing powders containing bleach Liquid detergents, not containing bleach Colour and delicate detergents, not containing bleach, often also not containing optical brighteners, gentle on fabrics Wool detergents, free of bleach and enzymes, particularly gentle on wool fibres Curtain detergents with light proof optical brighteners to avoid yellowing through the effect of sun light. "Kit" detergents These allow separate dosing of basic detergent, water softener and bleach and stain removers. Water softeners for softening of the mains water Bleach or stain removers, for localised use on stained articles or as an additive when using bleachfree detergents. Pre-treatment for localized use on stains Fabric softeners prevent electrostatic charge build up on synthetic fabrics and gives the wash a soft feel Starch and fabric conditioners give body to the fabrics and facilitate ironing Dyes and dye removers may only be used if authorized by the manufacturers of these products Choice of detergent 15 Detergent Quantities The quantity of detergent used depends on the size of the wash, the hardness of the water and the degree of soiling. Follow the instructions on the detergent packet. The setting of the temperature starts the programme. 18 During the programme, the dial of the programme selector rotates in steps and indicates which part of the programme is running. The programme indicator By combining main and additional programmes with the buttons, a programme for all needs can be obtained. Push Buttons 19 INTENSIVE This feature increases the wash "efficiency" by lengthening the wash time after the heating phase. Spin speed 850/700 push button You may reduce spin speed with this button for all programmes. If you do not press this button, spinning takes place at maximum speed. 20 End of programme At the end of the programme, the machine can be opened. Buttons which may have been set should be released by pushing again. Set the temperature selector on "0" position. Check that the drum is completely empty, as otherwise articles could be damaged in the next wash cycle (e. g. [. . . ] Grey traces are found on the finished wash ?Too little detergent was used for articles stained by ointment, grease or oil. The quantity of detergent is insufficient to dissolve grease ?Traces of fabric softener are found on the finished wash ? [. . . ]