AEG ABSOLUTECARE 9000, User Manual

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• Loading the appliance to the
maximum capacity indicated for
each programmes helps to reduce
energy and water consumption.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains
and limited soiling can be removed;
the laundry can then be washed at a
lower temperature.
• Set the maximum possible spin
speed for the selected washing
programme before drying your
laundry in a tumble dryer. This will
save energy during drying!
14.5 Water hardness
If the water in your area is hard or
medium hard, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing
machines.
In areas where the water is soft it is not
necessary to use a water softener.
To find out the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of water
softener. Follow the instructions that you
find on the packaging of the product.
15. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
15.1 Periodic cleaning
schedule
Periodic cleaning helps to extend the
life of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the
detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air
circulation and dry the humidity inside
the appliance: this will prevent mildew
and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long
time: close the water tap and unplug the
appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling Twice a year
Maintenance wash Once a month
Clean door seal Every two months
Clean drum Every two months
Clean detergent dis‐
penser and salt
compartment
Twice a year
Clean drain pump
filter
Twice a year
Clean the inlet hose
and the valve filter
Twice a year
The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.
15.2 Removing foreign
objects
Make sure that pockets are
empty and all loose
elements are tied up before
running your cycle. Refer to
"The laundry load" in "Hints
and tips".
Remove any foreign objects (such as
metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you
may find in the door seal, the filters and
the drum. Refer to "Door seal with double
lip trap", "Cleaning the drum", "Cleaning
the drain pump" and "Cleaning the inlet
hose and the valve filter" paragraphs. If
necessary, please contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
15.3 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces.
Do not use a scouring pads or any
scratching material.
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