User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX VAMPYR5070.0

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Good luck! 4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Washing and drying hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 International wash code symbol . . . . . . 22 Washing programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Drying programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 What to do if. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Techical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Environment concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information safety information electrolux 5 Safety Information In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. [. . . ] Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff. Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying. To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers. Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried. Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard. Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours. For drying, follow the indications given on the manufacturer's labels. May be tumble dried Drying at high temperature Drying at reduced temperature Do not tumble dry 20 electrolux washing & drying hints Important As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. All commonly available washer-dryer detergents may be used in this appliance: · powder detergents for all types of fabric, · powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, · liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Water hardness is classified in socalled "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: · you are washing a small load, · the laundry is lightly soiled, · large amounts of foam form during washing Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German French °dH °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0-7 8-14 15-21 > 21 0-15 16-25 26-37 > 37 22 electrolux International wash code symbol International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 Max. wash temperature 95°C Delicate wash 60 Max. [. . . ] If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. P1118 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. [. . . ]