User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX L64640L

[. . . ] To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information Contents 3 Contents Instruction for the user Safety information Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Display Indicator pilot lights 6 6 9 9 10 11 11 First use Personalization Acoustic signals Child safety lock 12 12 12 12 Daily use Load the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial Select the spin speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option Programm option button Select the PREWASH option Select the STAIN option Select the TIME SAVING option Select the START/PAUSE Select an additional rinse Altering an option or a running programme Interrupting a programme Cancelling a programme Opening the door after the programme has started At the end of the programme 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 4 Contents Washing programmes Programme information Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardness 18 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 Care and cleaning Descaling After each wash Maintenance wash External cleaning Detegent dispenser drawer Washing drum Door seal Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 29 What to do if. . . [. . . ] ** If you select the SUPER QUICK option by pressing the TIME SAVING button, we reccommend you, to reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. Washing programmes 19 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature DELICATE RINSES Type of laundry Separate rinse cycle for cotton and synthetic hand washed items For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option Separate spin for cotton items Quick wash for cotton, synthetics and delicate items lightly soiled or worn once White and fast coloured cotton economy, lightly-heavy soiled items For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off Options SPIN REDUCTION, RINSE HOLD, EXTRA RINSE Description of programme Rinses Short spin Max. load kg 6 DRAIN SPIN (CENTRIFUGAR) SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin Max. load kg 6 REFRESH 30° SPIN REDUCTION COTTON ECO 60° SPIN REDUCTION, RINSE HOLD, PREWASH, STAIN, EXTRA RINSE O/OFF 20 Programme information Programme information EASY IRON 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 . With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton and synthetic garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final short spin. The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the button 2. For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the RINSE HOLD option. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme Drain and depress the button 7. Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc. ), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: powder detergents for all types of fabric, 24 Preparing the wash cycle powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. 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. [. . . ] Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine. If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal-burning stove, an insulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the HEC007S side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted between the two appliances. 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. [. . . ]