User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW862F

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Contents Warnings Disposal 3-4 4 Washing hints Sorting the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Operating sequence International wash code symbols Washing programmes 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 11-12 13 14-15 Tips for environmental protection 4 Technical specifications Installation Unpacking Positioning Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 Maintenance Door seal Bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 16 16 16 16 16-17 17 17 17 Your new washing machine Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer 7 7 7 Use Control panel Controls 8 8 8 Something not working? 18-19 2 Warnings The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. · Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician. [. . . ] This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. 6 Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern needs for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. · The temperature selector dial will allow you to choose the most suitable temperature for your laundry. · The automatic cooling of the washing water from 95° to 60°C before draining will prevent old drain pipes from being deformed and will reduce thermal shock to fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. · The special wool programme with its new delicate wash system treats your woollens with extreme care. · The unbalance control device ensures the machine is stable during the spin. · The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. Description of the appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel Cottons A Whites with prewash B Whites B Coloureds C Color save D Quick cycle F Rinses G Fast spin 60°- 95° 60°- 95° 30°- 60° 30°- 40° 30°- 40° TEMPERATURE PROGRAMMES 1 3 EW 560 F Synthetics and special H Synthetics with prewash 30°- 60° 30°- 60° J Synthetics K Delicates - 40° - 40° L Wool M Rinses N Short spin P Drain On-Off Spin Reduction Quick Half Rinse Hold 4 Door handle 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet 2 4 5 6 Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener, starch C0069 7 ENGLISH Use Control panel TEMPERATURE PROGRAMMES EW 860 F Cottons A Whites with prewash B Whites B Coloureds C Color save D Quick cycle F Rinses G Fast spin 60°- 95° 60°- 95° 30°- 60° 30°- 40° 30°- 40° Synthetics and special H Synthetics with prewash 30°- 60° 30°- 60° J Synthetics K Delicates - 40° - 40° L Wool M Rinses N Short spin P Drain On-Off Spin Reduction Quick Half Rinse Hold 1 2 3 456 7 8 1 Detergent dispenser drawer and programme chart 2 Mains-on light This light comes on when the On-Off button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again. 6 Rinse Hold button Press this button to make the machine stop with water in the drum after the cotton, synthetic or delicate wash cycles. This prevents any creasing which may occur 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 the water, or select the programme Q (drain). If this button is not activated, the washing programmes will end with a spin. 3 On-Off button Press this button to start the machine. 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. 10 Operating sequence Before the first wash we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 4. Select the desired option(s) Depress one or more buttons depending on the selected programme. Spin Reduction Quick Half Rinse Hold 1. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Select the temperature Turn the dial to the required setting. 95 M0045 P0004 2. Measure out the detergent Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment . If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked . 6. [. . . ] Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. C0072 C0073 P1115 16 · Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. 6. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: · pull out the plug from the power socket; · close the water tap; · if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; · open the the pump door; · place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; · clean the pump if necessary as previously described; · replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; · screw the pump again and close the door. · Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. P1117 7. If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: · Remove the plug from the socket. [. . . ]