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LAVAMAT 66600 Washing machine User information...
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Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety.
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. • 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.
• Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and servicing. In addition, pull the mains plug out of the socket or – in the case of a permanent connection – switch off the cut-out in the fuse box or remove the screw fuse completely. •...
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Application/features: Care symbols Energy-saving programme at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/col- oureds made of cotton/linen. J M O Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/ linen. I K N Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. Special programme which washes at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which after being washed using this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 1 litre of water through the detergent drawer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next programme is started and the economy valve can function properly. 3.
Running a washing cycle Opening the door/Loading the washing 1. To open the door: gently pull the handle on the door. When the machine is switched on, the lights (DOOR) and (START/PAUSE) indicate whether the door can be opened: light (DOOR) light (START/PAUSE) Can the door be opened? lit green...
1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as the stop. 2. Add the detergent/additives. 3. Push the drawer in fully. In-wash stain treatment/ Washing powder/tablets tablets for the main wash Washing powder/tablets Softeners/ for the pre-wash wash-care products or for water softener to preserve the shape of garments/...
Changing the spin speed/Selecting rinse hold The washing machine suggests the maximum permitted speed that is suitable for the selected pro- gramme. You can reduce this speed: Press the Spin/ (RINSE HOLD) button repeatedly, until the desired indicator lights up. The speed for the final spin can still be altered during the programme.
PREWASH Hot pre-wash before the main wash that follows automatically; with intermediate spin for (COTTONS) and (EASY-CARES), without intermediate spin for (DELICATES). STAIN For heavily soiled or stained washing. In-wash stain treatments are washed in at the optimum time as the programme progresses. Can only be used for washing temperatures of above 40°C as stain removers are not effective at lower temperatures.
Programme progress • The programme progress display shows the programme step that is currently being carried out. – (Prewash) – (Main wash) – (Rinse) – (Extra Rinse) – (Spin) – (End) • The multi-display shows the estimated time remaining (in hours and minutes) until the end of the programme.
(RINSE HOLD) has been selected: Following a rinse hold (END) will be lit on the programme progress display. The water must first be drained off: – Either turn the programme knob to (OFF), then to DRAIN and press the button (START/PAUSE) (the water will be drained without spinning), –...
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. Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 2.
What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown in the multi-display: – E10 (Problems with water inflow), – E20 (Problems with water outflow), – E40 (door open), please have a look at the following table.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy The transit bar has not been Remove the transit bar. removed. Adjust the feet as described The washing machine The screw feet are not cor- in the installation and con- vibrates when operating rectly adjusted. nection instructions. or is not stable.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Wait until indicator Door locked. (DOOR) is lit green. The programme will continue The door cannot be when the power cut is over. There has been a power cut. opened when the wash- To remove washing: (All indicators are off.) ing machine is switched If water can be seen in the...
Carrying out an emergency drain Warning! Before emergency draining, switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug from the socket. 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.
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etc. that may have got into the washing machine with the washing re- main in the pump housing (foreign body trap that protects the pump wheel). Warning! Before opening the pump cover, switch off the washing ma- chine and remove the mains plug from the socket. 1.
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 850 x 598 x 603 mm Depth when door is open 980 mm...
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the 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.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. •...
Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 off) and C (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 3. Remove screw D with its compres- sion spring using special spanner A. 4. Seal hole using sealing cap C. 5. Unscrew and remove two screws E using special spanner A.
If the appliance is to stand on a plinth: In order for the appliance to be se- cure on the plinth, fixing plates*) must be mounted, into which the appliance is inserted. If the appliance is to stand on floors that vibrate, e. g. floors of wooden joists with deal boards: If possible, install the appliance in one corner of the room.
Connecting to the water supply Important! • This appliance must not be connected to the hot water system. • When connecting it, use only new hose kits. • Only connect the appliance to the drinking water supply. Rain water or water for industrial use may only be used if it fulfils the require- ments of DIN1986 and DIN1988.
Water inflow A 1.50 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer water inlet hose is required, only original hoses are to be used. The Customer Care Department 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 .
Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Depart- ment stocks outlet hoses of different lengths.
In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part- ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are appli- cable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la ré-...
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Australia Korea (South) Namibia ANDI-Co Pty. Ltd Core Incorp. AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) 9 Kingston Town Close 3/F Chewoo Bldg. LIMITED-Jeppe Street Oakleigh VIC 3166 200 Nonhyun-Dong Northern Industrial Area Tel.: (03) 9569 1235 Kangnam-Ku Windhoek Fax: (03) 9569 1450 Seoul Tel.: (061) 21-6082/4...
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Tel.: 0120-13-7117 Fax: 03-3790-5257 Thailand Slovakia Rep. South Africa OLYMPIA Thai Ltd. Electrolux Slovakia S.R.O. AEG (Pty) Ltd. 44 Ratchadapisek Road Seberiniho 1 55, 12th Road 10320 Bangkok 821 03 Bratislava P.O. Box 1 02 64 Tel.: 2 513 6111 Tel.: 02 4333 4322, 4355...
Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc- tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.