Care And Cleaning - AEG LF8C9412AC User Manual

• hardness of the water used.
Water hardness is classified by so-called
"degrees" of hardness.
Information on hardness of the water in
your area can be obtained from the
relevant water supply company, or from
your local authority.
You may have to try using the detergent
quantity as per manufactures'
instructions then compare the wash
result to the list below and adjust the
amount of detergent for your future
washes accordingly.
Not enough washing powder causes:
• the wash load to turn grey,
• greasy clothes.
Too much washing powder causes:
• sudsing,
• reduced washing effect,
• inadequate rinsing.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load,
• the laundry is lightly soiled,
• large amounts of foam during
washing.
13.4 Ecological hints
To save water, energy and to help
protect the environment, we recommend
that you follow these tips:

14. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
14.1 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.
• 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.
• To use the correct quantity of
detergent, refer to the quantity
suggested by the detergent producer.
13.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing
machines. In areas where the water
hardness 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.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:
Descaling
Maintenance wash
Clean door seal
Clean drum
Clean detergent dis‐
penser
Clean drain pump
filter
Clean the inlet hose
and the valve filter
The following paragraphs explain how
you should clean each part.
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Twice a year
Once a month
Every two months
Every two months
Every two months
Twice a year
Twice a year