User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWF 148420

[. . . ] user manual Washing Machine EWF 148420 W 2 electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www. electrolux. com CONTENTS Safety information Product description Control panel First use Personalisation Daily use Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes 2 4 5 8 8 8 11 13 Care and cleaning What to do if. . . Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns 15 18 21 21 21 24 24 Subject to change without notice SAFETY INFORMATION Important!· The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. [. . . ] If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. QUANTITY OF DETERGENT TO BE USED The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: · you are washing a small load · the laundry is lightly soiled · large amounts of foam form during washing. DEGREES OF WATER HARDNESS Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a water softener following always the manufacturer's instructions. When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent. 1) do not use acetone on artificial silk electrolux 13 WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Cottons 90° - 30° Main wash - Rinses Spin at the maximum speed Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg 30° White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). Synthetics 60° - 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Delicates 40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 700 rpm Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2 Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. Wool/Handwash 40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max. load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol. If the appliance doesn't perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme. Lingerie 40° - 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 900 rpm Max. load 2 kg This programme is suitable for very delicate items such a lingerie, bras and underwear. load 8 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. Options SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER2) SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER2) SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE TIME MANAGER2) SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD Detergent Compartment SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE 14 electrolux Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Drain Draining of water Max. [. . . ] If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. WATER DRAINAGE The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways. · Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. [. . . ]