User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAVAMAT 970

[. . . ] To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. [. . . ] Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics. This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy. With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs some additional rinses, followed by a final long spin. The spin speed can be reduced by relevant button. For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to SPORT INTENSIVE 20 MIN. - 3 Kg QUICK INTENSIVE ECO RINSES DRAIN O. Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. [. . . ] Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre. Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. [. . . ]