User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAV475W

[. . . ] 10 Starting the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Programme progress display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Action during a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 End of program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The OFF position of the programme selector switchs off the appliance. Moreover, thanks to this option, you can cancell a programme which has already been selected. Another programme can then be selected. Choice of the spinning speed The maximum spin speed is defined as a function of the type of washing and depending on the selected program. However, you can reduce the speed or choose the rinse hold*, drain*, or spinning suppression* positions. Choice of the required option The various options should be chosen after the programme has been displayed and before pressing the Start/Pause pushbutton. Press the required pushbutton(s) ; the corresponding lights come on. When you press again, the lights go off. When one of these options is not compatible with the chosen programme, the corresponding light will flash for a few seconds (see programme table). * depending on model 10 User information - «Prewash» pushbutton The washing machine does a prewash at 30°C maximum. The prewash finishes with a brief spinning for cotton and synthetic programs, and by a draining for delicates programs. - «Stain» pushbutton This option reinforces the washing action. You can add stain removal salts into the prewash compartment in your washing machine. This option in not available with the wool and handwash programmes and with PREWASH* and SOAKING* pushbuttons. - «Quick wash» pushbutton If you select this function, the wash time is reduced depending on which program you chose. Starting the program After you chose the washing program, press the Start/Pause pushbutton to start the cycle. It is normal that the program selector does not turn during the cycle. Programme progress display When you select a programme, the leds corresponding to the different step during the programme light on. Otherwise, the white washing may be colored or look gray. · New clothes very often have too much color. Preferably wash new clothes separately for the first time. Respect "wash separately" and "wash several times separately" care instructions. · Empty pockets and spread out the washing. · Take off all loose buttons, pins and hooks and eyes. Close zip fasteners, tie knots in laces and straps. · Turn clothes made of several layers of textiles (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc. ), colored hosiery and wool and textiles with add-on decorations, inside out. · Wash small delicate items (socks, tights, bras, etc) in a washing net. · Treat curtains with special care. Remove curtain hooks and put net curtains in a net bag or a sachet. Washing load depending on the nature of the material The quantity of washing that you put in your drum must not exceed the maximum capacity of your washing machine. [. . . ] · Call a qualified electrician if the electrical installation in your residence is such that you have to modify it before you can connect your washing machine. · Please read the instructions in the "electrical connections" chapter carefully before connecting your washing machine. · After installing your washing machine, make sure that it is not standing on its electrical power supply cable. · When your machine is installed on a carpeted floor, make sure that the carpet does not close off the ventilation openings near the bottom of the machine. [. . . ]