User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWT1466HDW

[. . . ] Precautions to be taken against frost If your appliance is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, the following precautions must be taken: · Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by turning the programme selector to "Stop" . This way, the water remaining in the hoses will be drained away, avoiding any ice formation which would damage your appliance. Before turning your appliance on again, ensure that it is installed in an area where the temperature will not fall below freezing. Do not use the appliance for commercial or industrial purposes or for any other purpose. [. . . ] If you turn the programme selector to another programme while a cycle is in progress, the appliance will ignore the new selected programme. Selecting the spin speed Turn the spin speed selector on the desired speed. At the end of the programme, if you have selected "Rinse hold" or "Night cycle" , you then need to select a "Spin" or "Drain" programme to finish the cycle and empty the water. Selecting options You must select the different options after selecting the programme and before pressing the "Start/Pause" pushbutton (see "Programmes table"). If one of the options is not compatible with the selected programme, the "Start/Pause" pushbutton flashes red. "Prewash" option The appliance runs a prewash at 30°C max. "Daily" option This option allows to run a wash cycle of lightly soiled laundry at reduced time. "Super quick" option The washing time will be reduced depending on the programme selected. "Extra Rinse" option The washing machine will add one or more rinses during the cycle. This option is recommended for people with sensitive skin and in soft water areas. "Delay start" This option allows you to delay the start of a wash programme by 3, 6 or 9 hours by pressing the "Delay start" pushbutton. Dispenser box To clean, proceed as follows : Object trap Regularly clean out the object trap which is located at the bottom of the drum : Check if the filter being coupled well before closing the trap to pull up and down the central wall. Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. However, should you notice a malfunction, please Problems The washing machine doesn't start or doesn't fill: The appliance isn't plugged in correctly, the electrical installation isn't working, there is a power failure, · The lid of your appliance and the drum shutters aren't closed firmly, · the programme start command hasn't been properly selected , · The water supply has been cut off, the water inlet tap is closed, · Too much detergent has caused foam to overflow, the detergent is unsuitable for machine washing, the drainage U-piece isn't attached correctly, the drainage filter hasn't been put back in place, the water inlet hose is leaking. The detergent is unsuitable for machine washing, there is too much washing in the drum, the wash cycle is unsuitable, there isn't enough detergent. The appliance fills but empties straight away: The washing machine doesn't rinse or doesn't empty: You have found water around the washing machine: All packaging have not been removed from the appliance (see installation section), · the appliance isn't level and is unbalanced , · The appliance is too close to the wall or furniture, · Washing is unevenly distributed in the drum, the load is too small, · The appliance is in running in period, noise will disappear with time. The water inlet filters are dirty, the power or water supply has been cut off, the motor overheating detector has been activated, the water inlet temperature is lower than usual, the foam detection security system has been activated (too much detergent) and the washing machine has begun draining the foam, · The out of balance detector has been activated: an extra phase has been added to distribute washing more evenly in the drum. The wash cycle is much too long: The washing machine stops during a wash cycle: The lid doesn't open at the end of the cycle: Softener runs directly into the drum when filling the dispenser box: The "Start/Pause" pushbutton 1) flashes red 2): The temperature inside the drum is too high, · You have gone past the MAX indicator. The lid is not closed properly, the drainage filter is obstructed, the drain hose is blocked or bent, the drain hose is fixed to high (see "Installation" section), the drainage pump is blocked, the standpipes blocked, the water tap is closed, the water supply has been cut off. 1) On some models, the auditable signals can sound 2) After solving any problems, press "Start/Pause" pushbutton to restart the interrupted programme. Only use detergents and additives designed for use in a washing machine. For cycles without prewash, they must be added via means of a dosing ball. [. . . ] Air must be able to enter the end of the hose, to avoid any risk of siphoning. The appliance must not be connected with an extension lead or multi-plug adaptor. Ensure the appliance does not come into contact with the wall or other furniture. Avoids vibrations, noise and prevents the appliance from moving when running. [. . . ]