Electrolux L 56840 - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
Operating instructions 3
Safety information 3
General safety 3
Installation 3
Use 4
Child Safety 4
Product description 5
Detergent dispenser drawer 6
Control panel 6
Indicator pilot lights (7) 7
First use 7
Daily use 7
Load the laundry 7
Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener 7
Select the required programme by means of
programme selector dial (1) 8
Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD
option (Button 2) 8
Programme option button 9
Select the STAIN option (Button 3) 9
Select the SUPER QUICK option (Button 4)
9
Select the START/PAUSE (Button 5) 9
Select the DELAY START (Button 6) 9
Select an additional rinse 10
Altering an option or a running programme
10
Interrupting a programme 10
Cancelling a programme 10
Opening the door after the programme has
started 10
At the end of the programme 11
Washing programmes 11
Helpful hints and tips 14
Sorting out the laundry 14
Temperatures 15
Before loading the laundry 15
Maximum loads 15
Laundry weights 15
Removing stains 15
Detergents and additives 16
Degrees of water hardness 16
Care and cleaning 17
Descaling 17
After each wash 17
Maintenance wash 17
External cleaning 17
Detergent dispenser drawer 17
Washing drum 18
Door seal 18
Drain pump 18
Cleaning the water inlet filters 20
Emergency emptying out 21
Frost precautions 21
What to do if… 22
Technical data 25
Consumption values 25
Installation instructions 26
Installation 26
Unpacking 26
Positioning and levelling 28
Water inlet 28
Water-stop device 30
Water drainage 30
Electrical connection 31
Environment concerns 31
Packaging materials 32
Ecological hints 32
Subject to change without notice
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