User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWT1201

[. . . ] If you sell your washing machine or give it away, make sure that it is accompanied by its user's manual. The new user can then be informed of how the washing machine operates and read relevant warnings. These warnings have been written for your safety and for the safety of others. Please read these comments carefully before installing and using your washing machine. [. . . ] Starting the programme After you chose the washing programme, press the Start/Pause pushbutton to start the cycle. It is normal that the programme selector does not turn during the cycle. Choice of the temperature Choose the wash temperature applicable for the selected programme (using the information given in the programmes table) and comply with the temperature shown on the care label for each article to be washed (see the washing guide). * depending on model 5 3. 6. Adding of laundry Press the Start/Pause pushbutton : the corresponding light flashes as long as the programme is paused. You will then hear a double "click" in the locking device when the cover opens. For reasons of safety, you cannot open the cover if the temperature of the washing water is too high. 3. 6. 2. Modifying the current programme Before modifying the options of the current programme, you must put the washing machine to pause by pressing on the Start/Pause pushbutton . If it is impossible to make the modification, the corresponding light flashes for few seconds. If you decide to change the programme in any case, you will need to cancel the current programme (see below). 3. 6. 3. Cancelling the programme If you want to cancel a programme, turn the programme selector knob to the «Off» position of the programme selector. You will hear a double "click" in the locking device when the cover opens. The drain filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regularly. Descaling the washing machine Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the detergent was correctly proportioned. If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially designed for washing machines that you can find in the shops. Respect the proportion and frequency of descaling shown on your packaging. 6. 2. The surface Clean the surface of your washing machine using lukewarm water and a mild detergent. Turn the cap in the anti-clockwise direction until it is vertical to release residual water. 6. 3. The detergents dispenser From time to time, you must clean the detergents dispenser in order to eliminate the possible wastes of the detergents and then to avoid an operating problem. The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove for a light cleaning. Disassembly: Press the clips on each side of the detergents dispenser and pull it upwards. · Remove the filter: Unscrew the cap all the way and take it off. You can thus clean it using running water and a brush or a twisted cloth. Check that the siphons at the back of the detergents dispenser are not blocked. After cleaning the filter, you are required to closed the door. [. . . ] Call a qualified electrician if the electrical installation in your residence is such that you have to modify it before you can connect your washing machine. · Please read the instructions in the "electrical connections" chapter carefully before connecting your washing machine. After installing your washing machine, make sure that it is not standing on its electrical power supply cable. When your machine is installed on a carpeted floor, make sure that the carpet does not close off the ventilation openings near the bottom of the machine. [. . . ]