User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX L12840

[. . . ] LAVAMAT 12840 User Manual Washer-dryer 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products. [. . . ] ** If you select the SUPER QUICK option by pressing the button 6 we recommend you to reduce the maximum load as indicated in the table above. Full loading possible however with somewaht reduced cleaning results. Washing programmes 23 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature DELICATES (DELICADOS) Type of laundry Options SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD TIME (**), STAIN(*), EXTRA RINSE SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD Description of the programme Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 3 ** Red. Load Kg 1. 5 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 2 Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 6 Drain Max Load Kg 6 Drain and long spin Max Load Kg 6 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 2 Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max Load Kg 6 40° - 30° WOOL PLUS (LANA PLUS) Delicate fabrics: for example curtains Garments bearing the «Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable» or «Handwash» label Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items For emptying out the water Separate spin for cottons 30° - Cold DELICATE RINSES (ACLARADO DELICADO) DRAIN (DESCARGA) SPIN (CENTRIFUGAR) SUPERQUICK (SIEMPE FRESCO) SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE SPIN REDUCTION For slightly soiled fabrics, except wool SPIN REDUCTION 30° White and fast ECONOMY coloured cotton (AGOLDÓN ECO) 60° SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD STAIN, EXTRA RINSE economy, lightlynormally soiled items For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off O/OFF 24 Washing programmes Programme information 40 ECO Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable for different washing temperatures. This programme can be used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C separately. So, you can put into the drum the maximum load capacity in order to save energy and water. You will obtain the same good washing result as a normal programme at 60°C. Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the «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. This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the RINSE HOLD option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. Separate spin for hand washed cotton items and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. You can choose the speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. EASY IRON PLUS WOOL/ SILK HANDWASH SUPERQUICK ECONOMY DELICATE RINSES DRAIN SPIN Drying programmes 25 Drying programmes Degree of drying Type of fabric Max load Spin Speed 1200 Drying time in mins 95 - 105 Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc 3 kg 1. 5 kg 1200 55 - 65 Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc Store dry (*) Suitable for items to Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, put away without underwear, household ironing linen) 3 kg 1. 5 kg 1200 1200 85 - 95 45 - 55 2 kg 1200 70 -80 1 kg 1200 30 -40 3 kg 1200 70 -80 Iron dry Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc. ) 1. 5 kg 1200 40 - 50 (*) The «Store dry» drying programme for «Cottons» is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75. NOTE With automatic drying the «Store dry» degree is the only available for Synthetics. 26 Preparing the wash cycle Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 95° or 90° 60°/50° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e. g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas. . . . ) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e. g. net curtains), mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink». 40°-30°- Cold Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. [. . . ] The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. [. . . ]