AEG EW557F User Manual

WASHING MACHINE

EW 557 F

35.292.796/0

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

The symbols you will see on some paragraphs of this booklet have the following meaning:

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with this symbol.

Our contribution to the protection of the

environment: we use recycled paper.

Technical specifications 2 Warnings 3

Disposal 3 Tips for environmental protection 4 Description of the appliance 4

Detergent dispenser drawer 4

Use 5

Control panel 5 Controls 5

Operating sequence 6 Washing programmes 7-8 Washing hints 9

Sorting the laundry 9 Temperatures 9 Before loading the laundry 9 Maximum loads 9

Laundry weights 9 Removing stains 9 Detergents and additives 9 Quantity of detergent to be used 10

International wash code symbols 10 Maintenance 11

Bodywork 11 Detergent dispenser drawer 11 Cleaning of the drainage area 11 Water inlet filter 12 Emergency emptying out 12

Something not working? 13 Installation 14-16

Unpacking 14 Hydraulic connection 15 Levelling 16 Electrical connection 16

Contents

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm Depth 60 cm

MAXIMUM LOAD Cotton 5 kg

Synthetics 2 kg Delicates 2 kg Woollens 1 kg

SPIN SPEED 500 rpm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY 220-230 V/50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2100 W

MINIMUM FUSE PROTECTION 10 A

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 50 kPa

Maximum 800 kPa

Technical specifications

Installation

• All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can circulate freely between the feet and the floor.

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. Follow the instructions in the instruction book.

• Make sure that all pockets are empty. Objects such as coins, safety pins, pins and screws can cause extensive damage.

• Do not machine wash garments saturated with petroleum, methylated spirits, trichlorethylene, etc. If such fluids have been used to remove stains prior to washing, wait until they have completely evaporated from the fabric before placing garments in the appliance.

• Place small items such as socks, belts, etc. in a cloth bag or pillowcase to prevent them getting trapped between the drum and the tub.

• Use only the recommended quantities of fabric softener. An excessive amount could damage the laundry.

• Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells.

• Always check that water has emptied out before opening the door. If not, drain the water following the instructions in the instruction book.

• Always unplug the appliance and shut the water tap after use.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local Service Centre.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to 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.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing.

Warnings

The following warnings are provided in the interests of overall safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Disposal

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!

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Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.

• Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme chart 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Drainage area door 6 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Prewash

Main wash

Fabric softener, starch

Description of the appliance

R0001 3D

Use

1. Programme chart

It will help you to choose the most suitable washing programme for your laundry.

2. “COLD WASH” button

Pressing this button when starting any programme it will be run through with cold water. All other features of the programme as intensity and duration remain unchanged. Advisable for synthetic and delicate fabrics: curtains, stores and other not too dirty fabrics.

3. button

Pressing this button before starting the intense program there will be one rinse less which leads to energy and water saving.

4. On/off lamp

It lights when the appliance is operating.

5. Program selector

To select the required programme turn the control clockwise to the required program. If at any chance you pass by the required programme NEVER TURN THE CONTROL ANTICLOCKWISE. Continue clockwise until the required programme is reached again.

Control panel

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4. Select the option push button/s

5. Select the programme and start the

machine

Turn the programme selector dial clockwise to the required programme. Before pulling the On/off programme selector check if:

• The door is properly closed.

• The appliance is plugged in.

• The water supply tap is turned on.

• The diaphragm lid is correctly screwed into place.

• The drain hose is adequately positioned.

Pull the program dial up to you till it clicks. The pilot light comes on and the program will begin.

6. At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. The mains on light goes out.

If you have selected a programme which ends with the water of the last rinse left in the tub, drain the water before opening the door. Select programme “Q” ( drain) or “H” ( spin).

Wait one or two minutes before opening the door to give the electric locking mechanism time to release it.

Remove the laundry. Turn the drum by hand to make sure it is completely

empty, so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites.

Release any buttons which have been pressed. Turn the water tap off and unplug the machine. Leave the door ajar to air the machine.

Operating sequence

Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine.

1. Place the laundry in the drum

Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time,

shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door.

2. Measure out the detergent

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer in a graduated cup and pour it into the main wash compartment .

If you wish to carry out the prewash, pour detergent into the appropriate compartment marked .

3. Measure out the additives

If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked , without exceeding the «MAX» mark.

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