User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EW942S

[. . . ] Good luck! 132980570_EN. qxd 30/06/2006 15:11 Pagina 4 4 electrolux contents Contents Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Washing hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 International wash code symbol . . . . . . 18 Washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 Programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Something not working. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Techical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Environment concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 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 132980570_EN. qxd 30/06/2006 15:11 Pagina 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. 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. [. . . ] Degrees of water hardness Degrees Level Characteristic German French °dH °T. H. 1 2 3 4 soft medium hard very hard 0-7 8-14 15-21 > 21 0-15 16-25 26-37 > 37 132980570_EN. qxd 30/06/2006 15:12 Pagina 18 18 electrolux International wash code symbol International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 Max. wash temperature 30°C 60 40 40 30 Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200°C Warm iron max 150°C Lukewarm iron max 110°C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry 132980570_EN. qxd 30/06/2006 15:12 Pagina 19 washing programmes electrolux 19 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry White cotton (heavy soiled cotton items): e. g. White cotton economy (normally soiled cotton items): work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Fast coloured cotton, normally soiled items, shirts, underwear, towels. White and coloured cotton economy, lightly soiled items, shirts, blouses, underwear. Description of programme Main wash at 95°C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 95° Spin red. Cottons 60° Eco (*) Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin Spin red. Cottons 60° Main wash at 60°C 3 rinses Long spin Spin red. Cottons 40° Eco Main wash at 40°C 3 rinses Long spin Non fast coloured cotton lightly soiled, Cottons 40°-30° shirts, blouses, underwear. Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Spin red. Main wash at 40°30°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash from 60° to 30°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 40°30° 3 rinses Short spin Synthetics 60°50°-40°-30° Delicates 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for example curtains 132980570_EN. qxd 30/06/2006 15:12 Pagina 20 20 electrolux washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Special programme for hand washing fabrics Options Description of programme Main wash at 30°Cold 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 30° 2 rinses Short spin at 700 rpm Spin red. 3 rinses Long spin Handwash 30°-Cold Spin red. , , Special short Miniprogramme for lightly program soiled synthetic, Max. Load 2 kg mixed fabrics and delicates Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items of cottons. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option. For cancelling the wash programme which is running and for switching the machine off. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum. 132980570_EN. qxd 30/06/2006 15:12 Pagina 23 23 electrolux care and cleaning P0038 P1115 Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if · the machine does not empty and/or spin · the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. · Open the pump door. · Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. · Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. P1114 · Place a containfer close to the pump to collect any spillage. · Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. · When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. P1117 · Screw the pump cover fully in. When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. 132980570_EN. qxd 30/06/2006 15:12 Pagina 24 24 electrolux care and cleaning Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. 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 pump door; · place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. [. . . ] The statutory warranty does not apply when defects are caused by: - a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water, - abnormal environmental conditions in general, - unsuitable operating conditions, - contact with harsh substances. The guarantee does not apply to defects due to transport which have occurred outside of our responsibility. Nor will the guarantee cover those caused by inadequate installation or assembly, lack of maintenance or failure to respect the assembly instructions or directions for use. Defects that result from repairs or measures carried out by people who are not qualified or expert or defects that result from the addition of nonoriginal accessories or spare parts are not covered by the guarantee. [. . . ]