AEG LAVAMAT 88810 User Information
AEG LAVAMAT 88810 User Information

AEG LAVAMAT 88810 User Information

Electrolux washing machine user information

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LAVAMAT 88810
Washing Machine
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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 88810 Washing Machine User information...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions Safety ............Description of the appliance .
  • Page 4 What to do if........... . 28 Remedying small malfunctions .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using the appliance for the first time • Follow the “Installation and connection instructions”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are mi- nus temperatures: store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
  • Page 6: General Safety

    General safety • Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified/ authorised service engineers. • Never use the appliance when the electrical cable is damaged or the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged to such an extent that the inside of the appliance is openly accessible.
  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Rating plate (behind door) Three screw feet (height adjustable); rear left: Automatic foot Control panel Display What is shown in the display Information field, shows the current settings COTTON Cycle end at 95C1000 NýýýýýVýSýFýLýBýaýaýKýT Temperature Spin speed/ Rinse hold...
  • Page 8: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Programme ENERGY SAVING COTTON LINEN/EASY-CARES 60°, 50°, 40°, 30°, Cold cycle 40 - 60 MIX DELICATE 40°, 30°, Cold cycle WOOL/ (HANDWASH) 40°, 30°, Cold cycle SILK/ (HANDWASH) SPIN RINSE DRAIN REFRESH EASY IRON 60°, 50°, 40°, 30°, Cold cycle 1) 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”.
  • Page 9 Energy-saving programme at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. Energy-saving programme at 95 °C for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. General programme for whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen as well as for easy- care mixed fibres and synthetics.
  • Page 10: Prior To Using For The First Time

    Prior to using for the first time Switching on the appliance for the first time - setting the language The display is set to English as standard in the factory. Important: If the display does not show the menu for setting the lan- guage when the appliance is switched on, the appliance has been switched on before.
  • Page 11: Setting The Time

    Setting the time So that the time and the end of the program are correctly displayed, please check the display and set the current time if necessary. To do this, please see the section “Setup/Clock”. Carrying out a wash programme prior to first use In order to remove any residues from the drum and water container which may have been left during manufacturing, perform the first wash cycle without any washing in the machine.
  • Page 12: Running A Wash Cycle

    Running a wash cycle Adding detergent /conditioner Important: Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable for use in household washing machines. Add detergent/conditioner in accordance with the detergent/condi- tioner manufacturer’s instructions. Observe instructions on the packag- ing. The amount of detergent used depends on: –...
  • Page 13: Switching On The Appliance/Selecting A Program

    Softener, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments, starch Fill the compartment to no more than the MAX indicator. Add water to thick liquid concentrates in accordance with the manufacturer’s in- structions before using them. Dissolve powder starch. If you are using liquid detergent: Add liquid detergent using measuring containers provided by the de- tergent manufacturer.
  • Page 14: Changing The Temperature

    Changing the temperature Press the TEMP. key repeat- edly until the desired tem- perature is displayed. Changing spin speed/selecting rinse hold Press the RPM key repeated- ly, until the desired spin speed or RINSE HOLD is displayed. • With spin speed “0” the last rinse water is drained off at the end of the cycle, but the washing is not...
  • Page 15: Opening The Door/Loading The Washing

    Opening the door/Loading the washing 1. To open the door: pull the handle on the door. 2. Unfold washing and load it loosely into the machine. Mix large and small items. Attention! Do not get any washing caught between the door and the rubber seal.
  • Page 16: Setting Options

    Setting options Options can be added to a wash cycle that has already been selected. Press the OPTIONS key. The display shows the symbols for the options. PREWASH Pre-washes at about 30 °C before the main wash cycle, which follows automatically. SENSITIVE Enhanced rinse action through an additional rinse cycle togeth- er with decreased drum movement (improved fabric care).
  • Page 17: Prewash, Sensitive, Stain, Night Cycle

    Prewash, Sensitive, Stain, Night Cycle 1. Press the OPTIONS key re- peatedly until the desired symbol flashes, e. g., PREWASH. (With each press of the key, the next symbol flashes – moving from left to right.) 2. Press the OK key. The symbol stops flashing.
  • Page 18: Setting Times

    Setting times Shortened cycles and the delay of the start time can be set for a wash cycle that has already been selected. Press the TIME key. The display shows the symbols for Time Saving and Delay Start. Time Saving: SHORT or VERY SHORT Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled washing.
  • Page 19: Delay Start

    Delay Start 1. Press the TIME key repeatedly, until the DELAY START symbol 2. Press the OK key. “Start in 0 min” is shown in the display. 3. Press the TIME key repeated- ly, until the display shows the desired period by which you want to delay the start, e.
  • Page 20: Starting A Programme

    Starting a programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press the START/PAUSE key. The programme is started or it starts after the time delay set has elapsed. If after pressing the START/PAUSE key the display shows “Door not Closed”, the door has not been shut properly.
  • Page 21: Washing Cycle Complete/Removing The Washing

    Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing At the end of the cycle a long acoustic signal sounds 3 times (when the SOUND setting is NORMAL or LOW) and the messages “Cycle ended” and “Door openable” appear alternately in the display. 1. Open the door and remove the washing. 2.
  • Page 22 Setting the Memory Example: Programme posi- tion MEMORY 1 is to be giv- en the following programme combination: LINEN/EASY CARES 40 °C, 800 rpm, with PREWASH. 1. Turn the programme knob to LINEN/EASY CARES. 2. Press the TEMP. key repeatedly, until 40 °C appears in the display. 3.
  • Page 23: Sound

    SOUND The volume of the acoustic signal can be selected. 1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTIONS key repeatedly, until the display shows SOUND. 4.
  • Page 24: Language

    Language 1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTION key repeatedly until the symbol 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTION key repeat- edly, until the display shows LANGUAGE. 4. Press the OK key. 5.
  • Page 25: Contrast And Brightness

    Contrast and brightness 1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTIONS key repeatedly, until the display shows CONTRAST or or BRIGHTNESS. 4.
  • Page 26: Child Safety Device

    Child safety device If the child safety device has been activated, the door can no longer be shut. Activating the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise di- rection as far as it will go.
  • Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Cleaning procedure If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot programme from time to time.
  • Page 28: What To Do If

    Door and rubber collar Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies are present in the folds of the rubber collar or on the inside of the glass door. Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar regularly. What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions If while the appliance is operating a short acoustic signal sounds 3 times and one of the following messages appears in the display:...
  • Page 29 Problem Display shows: “No inco- ming water/Check tap & Hose” Washing machine vibrates when operating or is noisy. Washing has not been spun. Water is running out from under the washing machine. Display shows: “Excess De- tergent” Display shows: – “No drain - check/drain hose/filter”...
  • Page 30: If The Wash Result Is Not Satisfactory

    Problem The door cannot be opened when the appliance is switched on. Washing is heavily creased. If the wash result is not satisfactory The washing is grey and there are limescale deposits in the drum • Too little detergent was used. •...
  • Page 31: Carrying Out An Emergency Drain

    Carrying out an emergency drain Warning! Prior to carrying out an emergency drain, switch off the washing machine and remove the power plug from the power point. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain! 1.
  • Page 32: Drain Pump

    Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no for- eign bodies present in the pockets or in between the items to be washed.
  • Page 33: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
  • Page 34: Technical Data

    Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x Width x Depth Depth when door is open Height adjustment Load (depending on programme)
  • Page 35: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information concerning installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus- tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc- es connect an appliance that is damaged to the mains.
  • Page 36: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning: The washing machine is very heavy. There is a risk of injury. Exercise care when lifting the appliance. • Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front).
  • Page 37: Where To Install

    3. Remove both plastic caps sideways. Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 units) and C (1 unit) come with the appliance. 4. Use special spanner A to remove screw D and the compression spring. 5. Turn sealing cap C upside down as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 38: Making The Appliance Level

    • If the location in which the appliance is to be installed is fitted with small-format tiles, put a rubber mat (available in the shops) under the appliance. If the appliance is to stand on a base: In order for the appliance to be se- cure on the base, fixing plates*) must be mounted, into which the appliance is inserted.
  • Page 39: Electrical Connection

    Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
  • Page 40: Connecting The Appliance To The Water Supply

    Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.
  • Page 41: Water Inlet

    Water inlet A 1.35m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer inlet hose is required, only hoses from the manufacturer are to be used. Your local Service Force stocks hose kits of different lengths. Sealing rings are either inserted in the plastic nuts of the threaded hose fitting or are included as spare parts.
  • Page 42: Water Drainage

    Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
  • Page 43 Pumping heights of over 1 metre The washing machine’s drain pump is able to pump water to a height of 1metre, calculated from the surface on which the appliance is installed. Important! If pumping height is over 1 metre malfunctions and dam- age to the appliance may arise.
  • Page 44: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty conditions Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...
  • Page 47: Service And Spare Parts

    0870 5 929 929 For Customer Service in the Republic of Ireland please contact us at the ad- dress below: AEG/ Electrolux Group (Ire) Ltd Long Mile Road/ Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 1 4090754 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie...
  • Page 48 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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