User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EDC46130W

[. . . ] Good luck! GB 125987340. qxp 2007-03-16 11:41 Page 4 4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information . 29 -33 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 125987340. qxp 2007-03-16 11:41 Page 5 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. [. . . ] To remove any starch residues, wipe out the internal drum after drying with a moist cloth and then rub it dry. 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. If individual items are still damp after drying, set a brief post-drying time, for at least 30 minutes. After air-drying, wool may be dried with the WOOL CARE programme. GB · · · Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e. g. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. · · 125987340. qxp 2007-03-16 11:42 Page 14 14 electrolux drying hints 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. Try to load to the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical Load It is often difficult to estimate the weight of items to be dried. We therefore recommend that you adopt the following guidelines: · cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; · synthetics: drum no more than half full; · delicate fabrics: drum no more than one third full. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies' briefs man's work shirt man's shirt man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 100 700 500 200 250 200 100 200 100 600 200 500 100 100 g g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 125987340. qxp 2007-03-16 11:42 Page 15 drying programmes electrolux 15 Drying Programmes Programme Type of laundry Cotton and linen Extra Cotton and linen Intensive Cotton and linen Cotton and linen Iron Dryness Dryness Options Dryness Description of programme Drying thick or multi-layered textiles, e. g. terry towelling items, towels. Dryness Cupboard Drying textiles of even thicknesses, e. g. After a while, a whitish patina due to detergent residue on laundry forms on the filters. Remove the filter in the door opening as per picture (it can be positioned with the tooth facing to the left or to the right). Cleaning the filters Your dryer will only function well if the filters are clean. The filters collect all the fluff which accumulates during drying and they must therefore be cleaned at the end of each programme, before removing the laundry, with a damp cloth. The light is on to remind you of this operation. 125987340. qxp 2007-03-16 11:42 Page 19 care and cleaning electrolux 19 Do not use the appliance without filters. GB Cleaning the condenser unit Clean the condenser when light comes on. The condenser is situated at the lower part of the cabinet behind a small door. During the drying cycle or at the end, it is normal for water to be present on the surface of the condenser insertion. Clean it with a brush and rinse it under the shower if necessary. Clean the rubber seal round the condenser cabinet and in the inner part of the small door with a damp cloth. . I m p o r t a n t !Do not use pointed objects or utensils to clean the spaces between the plates, as this could damage the condenser and make it permeable. Re-fit the condenser, turn the red stops upwards and close the door. To pull out the condenser, first turn the two red stops downwards and then remove the condenser unit holding it at the handle. Do not use this appliance if the con denser has not been fitted. Emptying the water reservoir Water extracted from the laundry condenses inside the machine and is collected in a reservoir. The reservoir must be emptied after each drying cycle to ensure efficient operation when the machine is next used. The pilot light reminds you this operation. 125987340. qxp 2007-03-16 11:42 Page 20 20 electrolux care and cleaning gramme to continue. [. . . ] · Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed. . 125987340. qxp 2007-03-16 11:42 Page 30 30 electrolux guarantee/customer service Guarantee Conditions Guarantee/Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if, within 12 months of the date of the purchase, this Zanussi-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 ANY 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. · The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. · The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with, by any person not authorised by us. · All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre. 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