AEG-Electrolux EWT126218W User Manual

EWT 126218 W

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EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CONTROL PANEL

The control panel

1

Lid handle

2

Filter access cover

3

Adjustable levelling feet

4

134

Programme selector

1

Spin speed selector

2

Pushbuttons and their functions

3

DISPENSER BOX

5

62

Lights of cycle progress

4

"Start/Pause" pushbutton

5

"Delay start" pushbutton

6

Prewash
Wash

Softener (do not fill above the MAX

symbol

M

)

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and dam­ages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for fu­ture reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical
sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and
knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision
or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person
who is responsible for their safety.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

• Keep all detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when
it is open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend
you activate it.

GENERAL SAFETY

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and discon­nect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Obey the maximum load volume of 6 kg (refer to the “Pro­gramme chart” chapter).

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.

• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum)
must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)

• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not
be obstructed by a carpet.

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• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

• Remove all the packaging and the transit

bolts.

• Keep the transit bolts. When you move

the appliance again you must block the
drum.

• Do not install or use a damaged appli-

ance.

•Do not install or use the appliance where

the temperature is less than 0 °C or
where it is exposed to the weather.

• Obey the installation instruction supplied

with the appliance.

• Make sure that the floor where you install

the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant
and clean.

• Do not install the appliance where the ap-

pliance door can not be fully opened.

• Always be careful when you move the

appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.

• Make sure that there is air circulation be-

tween the appliance and the floor.

• Adjust the feet to have the necessary

space between the appliance and the
carpet.

Electrical connection

Warning! Risk of fire and electrical

shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the electrical information

on the rating plate agrees with the power
supply. If not, contact an electrician.

• Always use a correctly installed shock-

proof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and ex-

tension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the

mains plug and to the mains cable. Con­tact the Service or an electrician to
change a damaged mains cable.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket only at the end of the installation.

Make sure that there is access to the
mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect
the appliance. Always pull the mains
plug.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.

Water connection

• Make sure not to cause damage to the
water hoses.

• The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using the new supplied
hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be
reused.

• Before you connect the appliance to new
pipes or pipes not used for a long time,
let the water flow until it is clean.

• The first time you use the appliance,
make sure that there is no leakage.

USE

Warning! Risk of injury, electrical

shock, fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.

• Use this appliance in a household only.

• Obey the safety instructions on the deter­gent packaging.

• Do not put flammable products or items
that are wet with flammable products in,
near or on the appliance.

• Make sure that you remove all metal ob­jects from the laundry.

• Do not put a container to collect possible
water leakage under the appliance. Con­tact the Service to ensure which acces­sories can be used.

CARE AND CLEANING

Warning! Risk of injury or damage to

the appliance.

• Do not use water spray and steam to
clean the appliance.