User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX LAVAMAT 50600

[. . . ] LAVAMAT 50600 Washing machine Operating instructions Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions!Retain the operating instructions for future reference, and pass them on to any future owners. 1 The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance. 3 2 This symbol gives you additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. [. . . ] Woollens with 9 (wool mark) may only be washed in the washing machine if they bear the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for machine washing". Fabrics with the care symbol 8 (Hand washing) or @ (Do not wash!) may not be washed in the washing machine!Please follow care instructions "wash separately" and "wash separately several times"! 16 Preparing the washing cycle Washing powders and conditioners Which washing powder and conditioner? Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for automatic washing machines. As a general rule follow the instructions of the manufacturers. How much washing powder and fabric softener? The amount to be used depends on · the load: If the detergent manufacturer does not make any specifications for small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full load. · the degree of soiling of the washing: For only lightly soiled washing use less washing powder. · on the degree of hardness of the tap water: The harder the water, the higher the dosage!You will find the quantities to use according to water hardness on the detergent packaging. Liquid detergent Add liquid detergent using the dispenser provided by the detergent manufacturer. Please follow the instructions on the package. Using a water softening agent In areas of hard water, the use of a water softening agent can reduce the amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturers recommendations. 17 Run wash cycle Brief instructions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A washing cycle proceeds in the following steps: Check whether the water tap is opened. You can alter this setting and the temperature during the entire washing cycle. When the washing cycle has finished: Important!If the washing cycle ended with Rinse Hold, before opening the door, carry out a PUMP OUT, SPIN or SHORT SPIN. 0 We recommend you unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply when the wash program has finished. Loading the washing 0 Sort and prepare washing according to type. For information on correct preparation of the washing, see "Types of washing and care symbols. " 0 Open door: pull the handle of the door. 0 Load the washing. 3 Maximum load see "Program tables" in the following chapter. Textiles or the appliance could be damaged. 3 18 Run wash cycle Add detergent/conditioner 0 Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 0 Add detergent/conditioner. 3 For instructions on detergent and conditioners, see "Washing powders and conditioners". k Prewash agent/soaking agent or stain remover (for extra programs PRE WASH/SOAKING or STAIN) l Main detergent in powder form (and water softening agent if used) w Liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch). Important: Do not fill above the MAX mark. When using thick concentrated fabric conditioners and starches we recommend you dilute the concentrate with water to ensure trouble-free dispensing. If using starch powder dissolve according to manufacturers instructions. 0 Push the detergent drawer in completely. 19 Run wash cycle Selecting the washing program 3 Suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of washing, see "Program Tables. " Set the washing program Important!0 Set the program selector to the desired washing program Set the temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. For easy-cares washing: 0 Press the EASY-CARES button. 3 The EASY-CARES button can only be used with the COTTONS/LINEN and SOAKING programs. If used with any other program it will have no effect. For PRE WASH/SOAKING: 0 If separate soaking is desired, press the SOAKING button. 20 Run wash cycle Start the washing program, set the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD 0 Check the water tap is opened. [. . . ] 0 Pull down the flap in the left corner of the base strip and remove it. 0 Release the emergency emptying hose from its holder. 0 Release the plug of the emergency emptying hose by turning it anticlockwise and pull it out. Depending on the amount of water, it may be necessary to empty the container catching the water several times. To do this, temporarily close the emergency emptying hose again with the plug. [. . . ]