User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW524F

[. . . ] Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance. in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub. Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. [. . . ] 5 kg) 2. 0 kg 1. 0 kg 500 rpm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION WATER PRESSURE Minimum Maximum Cotton Synthetics, delicate fabrics Woollens RATED LOAD SPIN SPEED This appliance complies with the following EEC Directives: 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 relating to low voltage 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 26 USE Control panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Programme chart Rinse hold (Anti-crease) button Half load button No spin button ON/OFF button Operating pilot light Temperature selector dial Programme selector dial 27 ENGLISH Description of the controls 1 Programme chart There is a programme guide in Italian language inside the handle of the detergent dispenser drawer. A programme chart with symbols is supplied with the instruction booklet. 5 On/Off button Press this button to start the machine: the «pilot» light will come on. Before selecting a programme or changing an ongoing programme the machine must be switched off by depressing the same button. 2 Rinse hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may take place if the clothes are left damp in the drum. When it is convenient for you to empty the machine, simply press this button again so that the machine can proceed to drain, or turn the dial to the short spin programme "F". 6 Operating pilot light This light is on whilst the machine is operating and goes out at the end of the programme. 7 Temperature selector dial Turn this dial to select the washing temperature. Position : cold wash. 3 Half load button Select this button to reduce water consumption on the rinse cycle when washing a half load of cottons or linens. The number of rinses is reduced from 4 to 3. 8 Programme selector dial To select the required programme, turn this dial clockwise until the programme letter is exactly opposite the pointer: - red sector for cotton and linen - blue sector for synthetics, delicate fabrics, woollens 4 No spin button Depress this button when washing particularly delicate cotton or linen items to exclude all the spinning phases. 28 i Washing hints 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 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Sorting the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. 95° 60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets. . . ) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e. g. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. 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 Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. 29 ENGLISH Temperatures 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 (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. The bleaching agent (chlorine) can be used only for white or fast coloured cotton and linen items. [. . . ] Check that the door is closed. s s s s s The door will not open: s s The machine fills then empties immediately s The programme is still running. The door lock has not yet been released. The end of the drain hose is too low. Refer to relevant paragraph in "water drainage" section. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: s If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Check that the drain hose is not squashed or kinked. [. . . ]