AEG 1246 EL, 1046 EL manual Contents

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Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Disposal	7
Tips for environmental protection	7
Main features of your washing machine	8
Description of the appliance	. 9
Control panel	10
Programme selector dial	10
START/PAUSE button	11
DELAY START button	11
Programme Option buttons	12
PREWASH	12
STAIN	12
SENSITIVE	12
SOAK	12
QUICK	13
SPIN SPEED	13
RINSE HOLD	13
Display	13
Programme progress display	14
Cancelling a programme	15
Altering a programme which is running	15
Opening the door after the programme has started	15
Detergent dispenser drawer	16
Before the first wash	16

Preparing the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sorting out and preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Weight of laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Types of fabric and care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Which detergent and additive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 How much detergent?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Liquid detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adding a water softener (descaling product) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Information on water hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Contents Washing Machine Instruction Booklet Dear customer Contents Programme charts wash and special programmes Follow the instructions for positioning and connection Safety instructionsGeneral safety Positioning, connection, starting upProper use Child safetyMachine DisposalTips for environmental protection Packaging materialsMain features of your washing machine Front view Description of the applianceProgramme selector dial Control panelSTART/PAUSE button Delay Start buttonPrewash Programme Option buttons1046EL 1246EL DisplayProgramme progress display Cancelling a programme Altering a programme which is runningOpening the door after the programme has started Before the first wash Detergent dispenser drawerSorting out and preparing the laundry Preparing the wash cycleCotton Weight of laundrySort of laundry Approximate Dry weights Types of fabric and care labelsDelicates Detergents and additives How to wash Load the laundryAdd detergent and additive Selection of the desired options Selection of the spin speed or Rinse Hold option1046 EL 1246 EL Selection of the Delay Start option Selection of the Extra Rinse optionBefore starting Starting the programme At the end of the programme Wash programmes Programme chartSpecial programmes DescripMax Consumption Tion Detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning and maintenancePeriodical cleaning Exterior After each washDoor seal Drain pumpWater inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautionsTroubleshooting Problem Possible cause SolutionSomething not working? Possible cause Solution ProblemDistributed Problem Possible causeWhite residue is left on the laundry Unsatisfactory washing resultsIf grey stains remain on the laundry Foam is still visible even after the last rinseThis appliance complies with the following EC directives Technical dataService Safety instructions for the installer Instructions for installation and electrical connectionDimensions of the appliance Front view and side viewRear view Unpacking InstallationPositioning LevellingWater inlet Electrical connection Water drainageConnect the machine to an earthed socket Permanent connectionQxd 16/02/2005 1156 Pagina From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No choice