User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EWX12550W

[. . . ] User Manual Washer-dryer EWX 12550 W electrolux 3 Welcome to the world of Electrolux Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-ofMind. [. . . ] 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. Water hardness is classified in socalled "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. 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 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 22 electrolux washing hints and drying hints Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Before starting the drying programme, reduce the loads of washed laundry, in order to obtain good performances. Laundry not suitable for drying · Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried. · Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff. · To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers. · Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard. · Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours. Gargment's labels For drying, follow the indications given on the manufacturer's labels: May be tumble dried Drying at high temperature Drying at reduced temperature Do not tumble dry. Drying cycle duration The drying time may vary depending on: · speed of the final spin · dryness degree required (iron dry, store dry) · type of laundry · wheight of the load size The average drying time for a timed drying are indicated in the «Drying programmes» chapter. The experience will help you to dry your laundry in a more suitable way, according to the different fabrics. Take note of the duration drying time of the already performed cycles. Additional drying If the laundry is till dump at the end of the drying programme, select again a short drying. Do not over dry the laundry in order to avoid creasing of fabrics or garment's shrinking . washing programmes electrolux 23 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Cottons Normal 90° - 30° Type of laundry Options Description of programme Main wash SPIN REDUCTION/NO Rinses White and coloured SPIN/RINSE HOLD, Long spin cotton (normally EXTRA RINSE, TIME Max. load kg 3 White and coloured cotton (heavily soiled items) Prewash/Main wash SPIN REDUCTION/NO Rinses SPIN/RINSE HOLD, Long spin EXTRA RINSE, TIME Max. load kg 3 Main wash SPIN REDUCTION/NO Rinses SPIN/RINSE HOLD, Short spin EXTRA RINSE, Max. load kg 1, 5 Main wash NO SPIN/RINSE HOLD, Rinses Short spin EXTRA RINSE Max. [. . . ] c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x15 screws (3-Fig. The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. d) Counter-magnet (6) The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door. [. . . ]