User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAV42230

[. . . ] LAVAMAT 42230 ELECTRONIC The washing machine that is friendly to the environment User's instructions Dear Customer, Please keep this User's Instructions with your machine. If you sell or give your machine to someone else, don't forget to include the User's Instructions. It will inform the new user about how to operate it and about necessary precautions. 2. Step by step description of operations . . . . . [. . . ] Open the lid and the drum ; load the washing. Set the appropriate washing programme: - Set the programme and temperature using the programme selector. Change the spin speed or select the RINSE HOLD function " " as necessary. Start the washing programme by pressing the START/PAUSE pushbutton " ". Important!If the washing cycle ended with a rinse hold, select the DRAIN " " or the SPIN " " programme before opening the lid. Open the lid and the drum ; remove the washing. The lid can be opened after the DOOR light " " goes off and the END light " " has come on. 8. To switch off the washing machine: turn the programme selector to the OFF position " ". 18 User's instructions Opening and closing the lid . When the machine is switched on, the DOOR light " " and the START/PAUSE light " " indicate whether the door can be opened. DOOR light " flashes lit is off 1) " START/PAUSE light " " flashes lit flashes Can the lid be opened?no1) yes The lid is locked due to high temperature. If the END light " " flashes 4 times and an acoustic signal is emitted 4 times*, it means there was an attempt to start a wash programme without closing the door properly. If this happens, push the lid firmly and start the wash programme again. *Depending on model, some acoustic signals may appear. Loading the washing See "Programme tables" for maximum loads. For inforamtion about the correct preparation of the washing see "Sorting and preparing washing". Sort and prepare the washing according to type. Open the drum by pressing the release button. Shut the drum (the button must be released) and then close the lid. 19 User's instructions Adding detergent/conditioners For instructions regarding detergent and conditioners, see the "Products" section. Liquid additives compartment (softener, crease remover, starch) Warning!Do not exceed the MAX level. Prewash/Soak compartment for additional programmes (PREWASH/SOAK*) Main wash compartment If you use a water softener and need the compartment for the prewash/soaking agent, add the water softener to the compartment with the main wash detergent. If using liquid detergents/tablets: Add liquid detergent or tablets using the dosage container provided by the detergent manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. * Depending on the model. 20 User's instructions Setting the washing programme For the appropriate programme, temperature and possible programme options suitable for any type of washing, see "Programme tables". Select the desired wash programme and temperature with the programme selector. If required, select the appropriate programme option(s): the indicator of the selected programme option illuminates. - To change the selection, press another button. - To cancel a selection, press the button again. Selecting a delayed start Before starting the programme, if you want to delay it, press the DELAYED START pushbutton " " until the desired delayed start is displayed. Changing Spin speed / selecting a rinse hold To change the spin speed for the final rinse or to select a rinse hold: Press the spin speed/rinse hold pushbutton until the indicator light for the desired speed (or rinse hold) illuminates. [. . . ] If the mains power supply cable has to be replaced, have the work done by the After Sales Service to make sure that it is done safely. Make sure that the earthing connector is conform with the rules in force. We cannot be held responsible if accidents or incidents are caused by a non-existent or defective earth. 36 Installation and connection instructions Water connections The washing machine is provided with safety equipment that prevents dirty water from flowing backwards into the drinking water supply pipes, in accordance with national water company specifications. Therefore there is no need to use any other additional protection in the installation. [. . . ]