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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 50550 ELECTRONIC Washing Machine User Information...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read this user information carefully. In particular, pay attention to the section ”Safety” on the first pages. Keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any subsequent owners of the unit. Points which are necessary for your safety or which are important for the unit's functional capability are highlighted by a warning triangle and/or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Instructions for use Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Programme Tables ..........26 Washing .
  • Page 5 Electrical Connection ......... . 46 Water Connection .

  • Page 6: Instructions For Use

    Instructions for use Instructions for use Safety The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to the recognised technical regulations and the legislation covering the safety of appli- ances. However, as manufacturers, we still regard it as our responsibility to inform you of the following safety information. Before Putting into Operation for the First Time •...

  • Page 7: Child Safety

    Child Safety • Packaging components (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be hazardous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • Children often cannot recognise the hazards associated with handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure the necessary supervision dur- ing operation and do not allow children to play with the washing ma- chine –...

  • Page 8: Disposal

    Instructions for use • Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump. • Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine.

  • Page 9: Environment Tips

    Environment Tips • The pre-wash cycle is not required for averagely dirty washing. This saves washing powder/liquid, water and time (and does not harm the environment). • The washing machine is especially economical when you fully utilise the stated filling quantities. •...

  • Page 10: Unit Description

    Instructions for use Unit Description Front View Drawer for washing powder and care agent Screw feet (height-adjustable) Drawer for Detergent and Conditioners Main wash detergent (powder) and water softener if required Control panel Rating plate (behind filling door) Filling door Flap in front of drain pump Pre-wash detergent...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control Panel Spin speed/RINSE HOLD button START/PAUSE button Additional Programme buttons Programme Knob The programme knob is used to set the wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) most suitable for the type of washing, as well as the temper- ature of the water.
  • Page 12 Instructions for use DELICATES (DELICAT, FIJNE WAS) Main wash programme for Delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C. WOOL/SILK (LAINE/SOIE, WOL/ZIJDE) P (Handwash) Main wash cycle (cold or 30 °C) for machine-washable or hand-washa- ble woollen items and silk, which bear the symbol ï (Handwash). GENTLE RINSE (RINC.

  • Page 13: Programme Option Buttons

    Instructions for use Programme Option Buttons The programme option buttons are used to adapt the programme to suit the degree of soiling of the wash. The programme options are not needed for normally soiled washing. The different functions can be combined together, depending on the programme.

  • Page 14: Consumption Values And Programme Times

    Instructions for use Consumption values and programme times The values for selected programmes given in the following table were established under normal conditions. They are intended as a useful guide for normal household use Programme knob/Temperature COTTONS/LINEN 95 (BLANC/COULEURS,WITTE/BONTE WAS) ENERGY SAVING 60 (ECONOMIQUE, E-STAND) COTTONS/LINEN 40...

  • Page 15: Prepare The Washing Cycle

    Prepare the Washing Cycle Sort and Prepare the Washing • Sort the washing according to care codes and type (see ”Washing Types and Care Codes”). • Empty pockets. • Remove metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.). • To prevent washing damage and washing snags: Close zip fasteners, button closed bed covers and pillow cases, and tie together ribbons, e.g.

  • Page 16: Types Of Washing And Care Symbols

    Instructions for use Types of washing and care symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash programme. Washing should be sorted by type and according to care symbols. The tempera- tures indicated on the care symbols are the maximum wash tempera- tures.

  • Page 17: Detergent And Conditioners

    Detergent and Conditioners Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in au- tomatic washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instruc- tions. How much detergent and conditioner? The quantity required depends upon: • the extent to which the washing is soiled •...

  • Page 18: Performing A Wash Cycle

    Instructions for use Performing a Wash Cycle Brief guide A wash cycle consists of the following steps: 1. Open the door and load the washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add detergent/additives. 4. Set the appropriate wash programme: – Set the programme and temperature using the programme knob –...

  • Page 19: Opening And Closing The Door

    Opening and Closing the Door To open: pull the door by the handle. To close: push the door in firmly. When the appliance is switched on, the DOOR (PORTE/DEUR) and the START/PAUSE (MARCHE/PAUSE, START/PAUZE) light indicate whether the door can be opened: Indicator DOOR (PORTE/DEUR) flashes...

  • Page 20: Adding Detergent/Conditioners

    Instructions for use Adding detergent/conditioners For instructions concerning detergent and conditioners, see Section "Detergents and conditioners“. 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: press the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the drawer (2).

  • Page 21: Setting The Washing Programme

    Setting the washing programme For the appropriate pro- gramme, temperature and pos- sible programme options suitable for any type of wash- ing, see "Programme Tables". 1. Select the desired wash pro- gramme and temperature with the programme selector. 2. If required, select the appropri- ate programme option(s): The indicator of the selected programme option illuminates.

  • Page 22: Changing Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold (Arret Cuve Pleine, Spoelstop)

    Instructions for use Changing Spin Speed/Selecting RINSE HOLD (ARRET CUVE PLEINE, SPOELSTOP) To change the Spin Speed for the final rinse or select RINSE HOLD (ARRET CUVE PLEINE/SPOEL- STOP): Keep pressing the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD (ARRET CUVE PLEINE/SPOELSTOP) button until the light for the desired speed (or RINSE HOLD/ARRET CUVE PLEINE, SPOELSTOP) comes on.

  • Page 23: Setting The Delay Timer

    Setting the delay timer The DELAY TIMER (DEPART DIFFERE/STARTTIJDKEUZE) button allows you to delay the start of a wash programme. Press the button DELAY TIMER (DEPART DIF- FERE/STARTTIJDKEUZE) once if you would like the wash programme to start in six hours. The 6h display will illuminate.

  • Page 24: Changing The Washing Programme

    Instructions for use Changing the washing programme Changing or cancelling the programme 1. Press the button START/PAUSE (MARCHE/PAUSE, START/PAUZE). 2. Turn the programme selector to OFF (ARRET/UIT). The washing pro- gramme is cancelled. 3. Set another washing programme, if required. Otherwise, turn the programme selector to DRAIN (VIDANGE/POMPEN) or SPIN (ESSORAGE/CENTRIFUG.) and press the START/PAUSE (MAR- CHE/PAUSE, START/PAUZE) button.

  • Page 25: End Of Wash Cycle/Removing The Washing

    End of Wash Cycle/Removing the Washing When a wash cycle is completed, the END (FIN/EINDE) light on the Programme Progress Display comes on. If RINSE HOLD (ARRET CUVE PLEINE/SPOELSTOP) was selected, the indi- cator lights DOOR (PORTE/DEUR) and END (FIN/EINDE) come on. 1.

  • Page 26: Programme Tables

    Instructions for use Programme Tables Washing The tables do not show all the possible settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Type of washing, Max. Load Care symbol (Dry weight) Cottons ç Cottons/Coloureds è ç Coloureds è...

  • Page 27: Separate Rinsing

    Type of washing, Max. Load Care symbol (Dry weight) Wool/Silk (Handwash) 9 ì ï 1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard load. 2) A 10 litre bucket holds around 2.5 kg of dry clothes (cotton). 3) Programme settings for testing in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the chapter "Consumption Values and Programme Times“.

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Care

    Instructions for use Cleaning and Care Control Panel Attention! For cleaning panels and control parts, do not use furniture polish or any aggressive cleaning agents. Wipe off control panels with a damp cloth. Use warm water to do this. Washing Detergent Drawer The washing detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time.

  • Page 29: Washing Drum

    7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in part of the washing ma- chine, especially the nozzles on the top side of the rinsing-in chamber. 8. Insert the washing detergent drawer into the guide rails and push it in. Washing Drum The washing drum is made of high-quality stainless steel.

  • Page 30: What To Do If

    Instructions for use What to do if ... Remedying Faults In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of the information provided here. If you call Customer Service to deal with one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating fault, the customer service technician's visit will not be free of charge, even dur- ing the warranty period.
  • Page 31 Problem The END (FIN/EINDE) The programme selector has indicator flashes not clicked into place cor- 8 times. rectly. The transit bolt/bars were not removed. The height-adjustable screw feet have not been set correctly. The washing machine There is very little washing in vibrates when operat- the drum (for example, only ing or is noisy.
  • Page 32 Instructions for use Problem Water runs out from under the washing machine. Conditioner is not drawn in, the æ com- partment for additives is full of water. Washing is heavily creased. The washing has not been spun as dry as usual.
  • Page 33 Problem There is a kink in the outlet hose. The maximum pump height (outlet height 1m from the Washing is not spun washing machine’s installa- thoroughly and water tion surface) has been remains visible in the exceeded. drum. The END (FIN/EINDE) indicator flashes twice.
  • Page 34 Instructions for use Problem Power failure during a wash programme (all lights have gone out). Detergent residues are accumulating in the detergent drawer. The rinse water is cloudy. When pressing an addi- tional programme function button, the corresponding light does not come on. Possible Cause Possibly interruption of power by the power supplier.

  • Page 35: If The Washing Result Is Not Satisfactory

    If the washing result is not satisfactory If the washing is grey and limescale forms in the drum • Not enough washing detergent added. • The right washing detergent was not used. • Special types of stain were not pretreated. •...

  • Page 36: Carry Out An Emergency Emptying Operation

    Instructions for use Carry Out an Emergency Emptying Operation • When the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solu- tion, an emergency emptying operation must be carried out. • When the washing machine is in a room where there is a frost risk, an emergency emptying operation must be carried out when there is a frost risk.

  • Page 37: Drain Pump

    When all the washing solution has drained off: 6. Firmly push the plug into the emergency emptying hose and turn it tight clockwise. 7. Put the emergency emptying hose back into the holder. 8. Insert the flap into the base panel and close. Drain pump The drain pump is maintainance-free.
  • Page 38 Instructions for use 5. Check that you are able to turn the pump wheel at the very rear of the pump housing. (If the wheel rotates with a jerky motion, this is normal.) If you cannot turn the pump wheel, please contact customer service.

  • Page 39: Additional Rinse Cycles (Rinse+/Rincage+, Spoelen+)

    Additional rinse cycles (RINSE+/RINCAGE+, SPOELEN+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However, people who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water. If RINSE+ (RINCAGE+/SPOELEN+) is selected, two extra rinses are added to the programmes COTTONS/LINEN (BLANC/COULEURS, WITTE/BONTE WAS), EASY-CARES/EASY IRON (TEXTILES MELANGES/FACILE A REPAS- SER, KREUKHERSTELLEND/STRIJKVRIJ) and DELICATES (DELICAT, FIJNE...

  • Page 40: Child Safety Feature

    Instructions for use Child Safety Feature When the child safety feature is used, the filling door can no longer be closed and no more washing programs can be started. Setting the Child Safety Feature: Use a coin to turn the rotary knob (on the inside of the filling door) clockwise as far as it will go.

  • Page 41: Setting Up And Connection Instructions

    Setting up and connection instructions Safety Instructions for Installation • Do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right side (looking from the front). Electrical components could get wet! • Check the washing machine for transport damage. Never connect a damaged unit.

  • Page 42: Setting Up The Unit

    Setting up and connection instructions Setting Up the Unit Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for substruc- tures. Transporting the Unit • Do not place the washing machine on its front side or on its right side (looking from the front). Otherwise the electrical components can get wet.
  • Page 43 The special button A and the plug caps B (2 ea.) and C (1 ea.) are supplied with the unit. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compression spring with the special button A. 4. Close off the hole with the plug cap C.

  • Page 44: Prepare The Installation Location

    Setting up and connection instructions Prepare the Installation Location • The installation surface must be clean, dry and free of floor wax resi- due and other lubricating coatings so that the unit does not slide away. Do not use any lubricants as sliding aids. •...

  • Page 45: Compensate For Floor Unevenness

    Compensate for Floor Unevenness Floor unevenness can be compensated for and the height can be cor- rected with the four adjustable screw feet. The height can be adjusted in a range of +10 ... -5 mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces.

  • Page 46: Electrical Connection

    • In the case of less than 1bar: Unscrew the intake hose on the unit side on the inlet solenoid valve and remove the flow regulator (to do this, remove the filter with pointed pliers and remove the rubber washer behind). Replace the filter. = 1MPa). = 0.1MPa), maxi-...

  • Page 47: Water Inflow

    Water Inflow A pressure hose 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections offered by our Customer Service is permissible. – Sets of hoses in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m are available for washing machines without Aqua-Control.

  • Page 48: Water Drainage

    Setting up and connection instructions Water Drainage The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extension purposes (max. 3m on the floor and then up to 80cm high). The Customer Service stocks hoses in lengths of 2.7 and 4m.

  • Page 49: Delivery Heads Over 1M

    Delivery Heads over 1m To pump off the washing / rinsing agent, every washing machine has a pump which transports liquids via the drainage hose up to a height of 1m, calculated from the machine's floor. For delivery heads over 1m, consult the Customer Service. Technical Data Height adjustment Filling quantity...

  • Page 50: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee conditions Guarantee conditions Belgium DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However, a defect may still oc- cur. Our consumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, however, be re- duced as a result.
  • Page 51 Our consumer services department is always at your disposal, even after the guarantee period has expired. Address for our consumer services department: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS BELGIUM Bergensesteenweg, 719 - 1502 LEMBEEK Tel.: 02.363.04.44 Guarantee conditions...

  • Page 52: Customer Services

    Customer services Customer services Belgium Electrolux Home Products Belgium ELECTROLUX SERVICE Bergensesteenweg 719 1502 Lembeek Province de Liège: S.D.E. Rue Gaucet 26 4020 Liege Tel.: Consumer services 02/363.04.44 02/363.04.00 04/343.11.60 04/343.47.68 Fax.: 02/363.04.60...

  • Page 54: Index

    Index Index Additives ......18 Cancelling the programme ... . 24 Changing the programme .

  • Page 55: Service

    Service In the section ”What to do if ...” there is a list of some faults which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you find no in- formation there, please consult your Customer Service Centre. Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
  • Page 56 From the Electrolux Group. The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world´s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.

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