User manual ARTHUR MARTIN AWF6020W

[. . . ] 58 The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. Qxd 6/3/08 19:00 Página 33 safety information 33 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. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. [. . . ] 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. Qxd 6/3/08 19:00 Página 44 44 washing hints 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 so-called "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. You are washing a small load, · the laundry is lightly soiled , · Large amounts of foam form during washing. Options Rinse hold Prewash Eco Super quick AquaCare Delay Start Rinse hold Prewash Super quick AquaCare Delay Start Rinse hold Delay Start Rinse hold AquaCare Delay Start Synthetics Delicates Delicate fabrics, for example curtains Handwash Special programme for hand washing fabrics Rinse Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items of all fabric. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Separate spin for all fabric O For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off. (*) "Cottons 60° Eco " is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. Qxd 6/3/08 19:00 Página 47 care and cleaning 47 Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal. Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. to run a maintenance wash: · The drum should be empty of laundry. [. . . ] The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded. With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature. Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed. Qxd 6/3/08 19:00 Página 58 58 standard guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: · The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate. [. . . ]