User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAVAMAT 50600

[. . . ] LAVAMAT 50600 Washing machine Operating instructions Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions!Retain the operating instructions for future reference, and pass them on to any future owners. 1 The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed. [. . . ] · on the degree of hardness of the tap water: The harder the water, the higher the dosage!You will find the quantities to use according to water hardness on the detergent packaging. Liquid detergent Add liquid detergent using the dispenser provided by the detergent manufacturer. Please follow the instructions on the package. Using a water softening agent In areas of hard water, the use of a water softening agent can reduce the amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturers recommendations. 17 Run wash cycle Brief instructions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A washing cycle proceeds in the following steps: Check whether the water tap is opened. Set the correct washing program and temperature. Washing program starts automatically after six seconds. Alter the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD if required. You can alter this setting and the temperature during the entire washing cycle. When the washing cycle has finished: Important!If the washing cycle ended with Rinse Hold, before opening the door, carry out a PUMP OUT, SPIN or SHORT SPIN. The washing machine is then switched off. 0 We recommend you unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply when the wash program has finished. Loading the washing 0 Sort and prepare washing according to type. For information on correct preparation of the washing, see "Types of washing and care symbols. " 0 Open door: pull the handle of the door. 0 Load the washing. 3 Maximum load see "Program tables" in the following chapter. When closing the door do not catch any pieces of laundry!Textiles or the appliance could be damaged. 3 18 Run wash cycle Add detergent/conditioner 0 Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 0 Add detergent/conditioner. 3 For instructions on detergent and conditioners, see "Washing powders and conditioners". k Prewash agent/soaking agent or stain remover (for extra programs PRE WASH/SOAKING or STAIN) l Main detergent in powder form (and water softening agent if used) w Liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch). Important: Do not fill above the MAX mark. When using thick concentrated fabric conditioners and starches we recommend you dilute the concentrate with water to ensure trouble-free dispensing. If using starch powder dissolve according to manufacturers instructions. 0 Push the detergent drawer in completely. 19 Run wash cycle Selecting the washing program 3 Suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of washing, see "Program Tables. " Set the washing program Important!Program selector may only be rotated clockwise!0 Set the program selector to the desired washing program Set the temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. For easy-cares washing: 0 Press the EASY-CARES button. 3 The EASY-CARES button can only be used with the COTTONS/LINEN and SOAKING programs. [. . . ] 0 Replace the flap in the base plate and close it. 3 When the washing machine is completely empty, the ÖKO lock can no longer function correctly. Therefore before the next wash pour in approx 1 litre of water (pour it in through the washing powder compartment). 31 Troubleshooting Cleaning the drain pump 1 Warning!Switch off the washing machine and pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning the drain pump! [. . . ]