AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 54840 User manual

LAVAMAT 54840
Instruction booklet Washing machine
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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.
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. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
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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
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Contents
Instruction booklet 6
Safety information 6-8
Product description 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Control panel 10
First use 10
Daily use 11
Laod the laundry 11
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 11
Select the required programme 12
Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold option 12-13
Programm option button 13
Select the Stain option 13
Select the Extra Quick option 14
Select the Start/Pause 14
Select the Delay Start 14-15
Programme progress display 15
Select an additional rinse 15
Altering an option or a running programme 15-16
Interrupting a programme 16
Cancelling a programme 16
Opening the door after the programme has started 16
At the end of the programme 16
Washing programmes 17-18
Programme informations 19
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Preparing the wash cycle 20-23
Sorting out the laundry 20
Temperatures 20
Before loading the laundry 20
Maximum loads 20-21
Laundry weights 21
Removing stains 21-22
Detergents and additives 22
Quantity of detergent to be used 23
Degrees of water hardness 23
International wash code symbols 24
Care and cleaning 25
Descaling 25
After each wash 25
Maintenance wash 25
External cleaning 25
Detegent dispenser drawer 25-26
Washing drum 26
Door seal 26
Drain pump 26-27
Water inlet filter 28
Emergency emptying out 28
Frost precautions 29
Something not working 30-33
Techinical Data 34
Consumption value 35
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Installation 36-39
Unpacking 36
Positioning and levelling 37
Water inlet 38-39
Water drainage 39
Electrical connection 39
Permanent connection 39
Enviroment concerns 40
Packaging materials 40
Old machine 40
Ecological hints 40
Guarantee 41-43
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Instruction booklet
Safety information
Prior to using for the first time
• The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry
standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However,
as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged,
contact your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus
temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours
before using for the first time.
General safety
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in
any way.
During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please
check into the drum before using.
Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
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Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Installation
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service Centre.
All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant
section in the user manual.
After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing
on its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order
to allow air to circulate freely
Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the
“dangers of freezing”chapter.
Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified plumber or competent person.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent person.
Safety information
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Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products
should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care
should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before
placing in the machine.
Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.
Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the
washing machine is accessible.
Child Safety
This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this the
machine incorporates special feature.
To activate this device, rotate the
button (without pressing it) inside the
door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To
disable this device and restore the
possibility of closing the door, rotate
the button anti-clockwise until the
groove is vertical.
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Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water
consumption so saving energy.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover used for main wash.
The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The
stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Product description
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2
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5
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10 Control panel
Control panel
First Use
Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation
instructions.
Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent
drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C,
without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from
the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer
and start the machine.
«Start/Pause» button
«Delay start» button
Programme selector dial
Spin reduction button
«Stain» button
«Extra quick» button
Programme progress display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
95
60
40
30
95
60
40
60
40
30
40
40
30
30
54840
KATOEN
BLANC/COULEURS
UIT
ARRET
VOORWAS
PRELAVAGE
SYNTH.
STRIJKVRIJ PLUS
REPASSAGE FACILE PLUS
ECO
FIJNE WAS
LINGE DELICATS
CENTRIFUG.
ESSORAGE
POMPEN
VIDANGE
OPFRISSEN
RAFRAICHIR
SPOELEN
RINCAGES
WOL/ZIJDE
LAINE/SOIE
1400
900
00
12h
6h
3h
CENTRIFUG.
ESSORAGE
VLEKKEN
TACHES
SUPERSNEL
RAPIDE
STARTUITSTEL
DEPART DIFFERE
START/PAUZE
DEPART/PAUSE
HOOFDWAS
LAVAGE
EINDE
FIN DE CYCLE
SPOELEN
RINCAGE
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Use
Daily Use
Load the laundry
1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as
much as possible.
2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click
during closing.
Attention! Do not embed the laundry
between the door and the rubber joint.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce
water, energy and detergent consumption.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out the prewash phase or to
perform the stain function , pour the
detergent or the stain remover into the
compartment marked .
2. If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked (the amount
used must not exceed the MAX mark in
the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
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12 Use
Select the required programme
You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the
descriptions on the washing programme tables (see Washing Programmes).
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme
selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement,
number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
= Cold Wash
The light Start/Pause starts to flash.
The selector dial is divided into following
sections:
Cottons (KATOEN / BLANC COULEURS)
Cottons + Prewash
(+VOORWAS / + PRELAVAGE)
Synthetics (SYNTH.)
Delicates (FIJNE WAS / LINGE DELICAT)
Wool - Handwash - Silk
(WOL/ZIJDE LAINE/SOIE)
Special programme: Rinses (SPOELEN / RINCAGES), Drain (POMPEN /
VIDANGE), Spin (CENTRIFUG. / ESSORAGE)
Refresh (OPFRISSEN / RAFRAICHIR)
Economy programme (ECO)
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position «O»
(UIT/ARRET) to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position
«O» (UIT/ARRET), to switch the machine off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the
machine is working, the yellow Start/Pause pilot light will flash 3 times to
indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected
programme.
Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold
option
Press the «CENTRIFUG. ESSORAGE» (Spin) button
repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your
laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one
proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light
1400
900
00
CENTRIFUG.
ESSORAGE
VLEKKEN
TACHES
SUPERSNEL
RAPIDE
95
60
40
30
95
60
40
60
40
30
40
40
30
30
54840
KATOEN
BLANC/COULEURS
UIT
ARRET
VOORWAS
PRELAVAGE
SYNTH.
STRIJKVRIJ PLUS
REPASSAGE FACILE PLUS
ECO
FIJNE WAS
LINGE DELICATS
CENTRIFUG.
ESSORAGE
POMPEN
VIDANGE
OPFRISSEN
RAFRAICHIR
SPOELEN
RINCAGES
WOL/ZIJDE
LAINE/SOIE
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will light up.
Maximum speeds are:
1400 rpm for cotton, ECO, Rinses and Spin programmes
900 rpm for the remaining of the programmes.
Rinse Hold : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied
out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the
pilot light «EINDE FIN DE CYCLE» (End) illuminates, the Start/Pause light and the
«HOOFDWAS LAVAGE» (Functioning) pilot light are off and the door is blocked to
indicate that the water must be emptied out.
To empty the water out:
turn the programme selector dial to «O»
select the Drain (POMPEN VIDANGE) or Spin (CENTRIFUG. ESSORAGE)
programme
reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
press Start/Pause button
when the programme has finished only the pilot light «EINDE FIN DE CYCLE»
(End) comes on.
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must
be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the
Start/Pause button.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When
they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, an integrated yellow pilot light of the Start/
Pause button flashes for 3 times.
Important!
For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options, see
chapter «Washing Programmes».
Select the Stain option
Press the «VLEKKEN TACHES» (Stain) to treat heavily
soiled or stained laundry with stain remover
(extended main wash with time optimised stain
action phase).
Attention! If you wish to perform a programme
with the Stain option, pour stain remover into
compartment .
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1400
900
00
CENTRIFUG.
ESSORAGE
VLEKKEN
TACHES
SUPERSNEL
RAPIDE
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Select the Extra Quick option
By pressing «SUPERSNEL RAPIDE» (Extra quick) button, the washing duration will
be reduced by few minutes.
The corresponding pilot light illuminates.
This option is suitable for items that have been used
or worn for a short time.
With this option selected, the max recommended load
for cottons is 3 kg and 1.5 for synthetics.
Select the «Start/Pause»
To start the selected programme, press the «START/PAUZE DEPART/PAUSE»
(Start/Pause) button; the corresponding red pilot light stops flashing.
The «HOOFDWAS LAVAGE» (Functioning) pilot light is
on to indicate that the appliance starts operating
and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press
the Start/Pause button: the corresponding red pilot
light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it
was interrupted, press the Start/Pause button
again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown.
Select the Delay Start
This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 3,
6, and 12 hours.
Before you start the programme, if you wish to
delay the start, press the «STARTUITSTEL DEPART
DIFFERE» (Delay Start) button repeatedly, to select the
desired delay. The relevant light illuminates.
You must select this option after you have set the
programme and before you press the Start/Pause
button.
You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the Start/Pause
button. If the Start/Pause button has already been pressed:
set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button;
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1400
900
00
CENTRIFUG.
ESSORAGE
VLEKKEN
TACHES
SUPERSNEL
RAPIDE
START/PAUZE
DEPART/PAUSE
HOOFDWAS
LAVAGE
EINDE
FIN DE CYCLE
SPOELEN
RINCAGE
12h
6h
3h
STARTUITSTEL
DEPART DIFFERE
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press the Delay Start button once, the light relevant to the selected delay goes
off;
press the Start/Pause button again to start the programme.
Important!
The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme
again.
The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the
door, you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the
Start/Pause button and then wait some minutes. After you have closed the
door, press the Start/Pause button again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme.
Programme progress display
After having pressed the Start/Pause button, the «HOOFDWAS LAVAGE»
(Functioning) pilot light comes on.
When the «HOOFDWAS LAVAGE» (Functioning) pilot light illuminates, this means
that the machine is performing the washing cycle.
When the programme has finished, the «EINDE FIN DE
CYCLE» (End) pilot light comes on.
When the appliance is performing additional rinses
the «SPOELEN+ RINCAGE+» (Extra rinse) pilot light
comes on.
Select an additional rinse
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very
delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry
using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse).
Press simultaneously buttons «CENTRIFUG. ESSOR-
AGE» (Spin) and «VLEKKEN TACHES» (Stain) for some
seconds: the light «SPOELEN+ RINCAGE+» (Extra
rinse) comes on in the programme progress display.
This function stays permanently on. To remove it
press the same buttons again until the light «SPOELEN+ RINCAGE+» goes off.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before
you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the
Start/Pause button.
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HOOFDWAS
LAVAGE
EINDE
FIN DE CYCLE
SPOELEN
RINCAGE
SPOELEN
RINCAGE
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Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to «O» and then to the new programme position. Start
the new programme by pressing the Start/Pause button again. The washing
water in the tub will not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running, the
corresponding light starts to flash. Press the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to «O» to cancel a programme which is running. Now you
can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the Start/Pause button.
After some minutes the door can be opened.
If the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating, that
the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this case the door can
not be opened.
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the
machine off by turning the selector dial to «O» . After about a few minutes the
door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme again and to press
the Start/Pause button.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically.The Start/Pause and «HOOFDWAS LAVAGE»
(Functioning) lights go off and the phase light «EINDE FIN DE CYCLE» (End)
illuminates.
If the Rinse Hold option has been selected, the light remains lit, the
phase light «EINDE FIN DE CYCLE» (End) illuminates, the door remains locked to
indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option
paragraph.
Turn the programme selector dial to «O» to switch the machine off. Remove the
laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the
door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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** Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
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Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
Temperature Type of laundry Options Description of programme
Cottons
KATOEN BLANC
COULEURS
95°
White cotton: e.g.
sheets, tablecloths,
household linen.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Stain, Extra Quick
Extra rinse
Main wash at 95°C
3 rinses
Long spin (max speed)
Cottons
KATOEN BLANC
COULEURS
60°-40°-30°
White and coloured
cotton: work garments,
sheets, household linen,
underwear, towels.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Stain**, Extra Quick
Extra rinse
Main wash from 60°C to
30°C
3 rinses
Long spin (max speed)
Cottons+Prewash
+ VOORWASEN
+ PRELAVAGE
95°-60°-40°
White and coloureds
cotton: (heavy soiled
cotton items): e.g. sheets,
tablecloths, household
linen with stains.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Extra Quick
Extra rinse
Prewash at 30°C
Main wash from 95°C to
40°C
3 rinses
Long spin (max speed)
Easy iron
STRIJKVRIJ PLUS
REPASSAGE
FACILE PLUS
40°
Synthetics to be gentle
washed and spun, easy
to iron.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Extra rinse
Main wash at 40°C
4 rinses
Short spin (900 rpm)
Delicates
FIJNE WAS LINGE
DELICAT
40°-30°
Delicate fabrics: for
example curtains
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Stain**, Extra Quick
Extra rinse
Main wash from 40°C to
30°C
3 rinses
Short spin (900 rpm)
Synthetics
SYNTH.
60°-40°-30°
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics: underwear,
coloured garments, non-
shrink shirts, blouses.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Stain**, Extra Quick
Extra rinse
Main wash from 60°C to
30°C
3 rinses
Short spin (900 rpm)
(Handwash)
Wool, Silk
WOL/ZIJDE
LAINE/SOIE
30°-
Special programme for
wool, silk and hand
washing fabrics.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Main wash from 30°C to
(Cold)
3 rinses
Short spin (900 rpm)
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18 Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme Type of laundry Options Description of
programme
Rinses
SPOELEN
RINCAGES
Separate rinse cycle for
hand washed cotton
items.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Extra rinse
3 rinses
Long spin (max speed)
Drain
POMPEN
VIDANGE
For emptying out the last
rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold option.
Draining of water
Spin
CENTRIFUG.
ESSORAGE
Separate spin for cottons. Spin reduction Drain and long spin
(max speed)
Refresh
OPFRISSEN
RAFRAICHIR
Quick wash for sport
items, new clothing or
items worn once.
Spin reduction
Main wash at 30°C
2 rinses
Short spin (900 rpm)
ECO
White and fast
coloured cotton
economy, lightly-heavy
soiled items, shirts,
underwear.
Spin reduction/
Rinse Hold
Stain, Extra rinse
Main wash at 60°C
2 rinses
Long spin (max speed)
Off/O
UIT ARRET
Type of fabric Max. Load
Cottons 6 kg
Synthethics and Delicates 3 kg
40° Easy Iron 1,5 kg
Wool/Handwash/Silk 2 kg
Refresh 3 kg
For cancelling the pro-
gramme which is run-
ning or to switch the
machine off.
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Programme informations
Refresh
OPFRISSEN RAFRAICHIR
This programme can be selected with the following
options: Spin Speed Reduction and Delay Start.
This programme must be used for half load of slightly or
normally soiled cotton items.
Max. load: 3 kg
Washing temperature: 30°C
Programme duration: about 30 minutes
Final short spin: 900 r.p.m.
ECO
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good
washing efficiency by saving energy.
OFF/O
To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn
the selector dial to «O». Now can a new programme be
selected.
Programme informations
Easy iron
STRIJKVRIJ PLUS REPASSAGE
FACILE PLUS
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and
spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses.
(Handwash) Wool/ Silk
WOL/ZIJDE LAINE/SOIE
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics
with the “hand washing” care symbol .
Rinses
SPOELEN RINCAGES
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final spin
at the max speed.
The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the Spin Speed
Reduction button.
Drain
POMPEN VIDANGE
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 press the Start/Pause button.
Spin
CENTRIFUG. ESSORAGE
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». You
can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to
adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
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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
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in
the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed
separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or
long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full.
20 Preparing the wash cycle
95° or 90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...).
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).
40°-30°- Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-shrink».
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