[. . . ] Good luck! 4 contents electrolux Contents Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 International wash code symbol . . . . . . 19 Washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Something not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Techical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Environment concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Customer service centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 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. 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. [. . . ] 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. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: powder detergents for all types of fabric, powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60C max) and woollens, liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60C 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. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. 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. 18 electrolux 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. Pour the detergent for the soak programme into the compartment marked . This programme cannot be used for very delicate fabrics as silk or wool. Before starting a new washing phase, it is necessary to empty out the water by: Draining only: turn the programme selector dial to Drain programme". Draining and spin: turn the programme selector dial to programme Spin or Delicate spin, reduce the spin speed by turning the Spin speed selector dial button, and then depress Start/Pause button. At the end of the soak (after having emptied out the water) you can select the washing programme. First turn the programme selector dial to "O", then select the programme and depress the Start/Pause button. Easy Iron Jeans Soak programme information electrolux 23 Programme information Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme Drain and depress the Start/Pause button. Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold and Night Cycle option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. [. . . ] the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose must not be kinked. P1088 The inlet hose must not be lengthened. 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. [. . . ]