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Summary of Contents for AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 60895
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Page 1: Instruction Booklet
LAVAMAT L 60895 - 62895 La lavadora ecológica The environmentally friendly washing machine Instrucciones para el uso Instruction booklet PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION... -
Page 2: Dear Customer
Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha- size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety instructions......... . . 48-49 Disposal . - Page 4 Contents How to wash ........... . 63 Load the laundry .
- Page 5 Installation ..........82-83 Unpacking .
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety instructions The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the fol- lowing safety notes. General safety •... -
Page 7: Child Safety
Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. •... -
Page 8: Disposal
Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol product may not be treated as household waste. -
Page 9: Main Features Of Your Washing Machine
• If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine •... -
Page 10: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view... -
Page 11: Control Panel
Control panel A = PREWASH button C = START/PAUSE button E = QUICK WASH button F = DELAY START button G = Display H = Programme progress display I = Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry. -
Page 12: Start/Pause (Start/Pausa) Button
Description of the appliance Position EASY TO IRON at 40°C (FÁCIL In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position FRIO = cold wash START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSA) This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. -
Page 13: Programme Option Buttons
Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. PREWASH (PRELAVADO) The machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash. -
Page 14: Rinse Hold (Stop Aclarado)
Description of the appliance RINSE HOLD (STOP ACLARADO) By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the START/PAUSE button goes off, the END pilot light (FIN) on the pro- gramme progress display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERTA) is red and the display shows a static zero to indicate that the water must be emp- tied out. -
Page 15: Cancelling A Programme
Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O/OFF position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O/OFF and then to the programme “DESAGUAR”, “CENTRIFUGAR”... -
Page 16: Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash detergent. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse. -
Page 17: Preparing The Wash Cycle
Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). •... -
Page 18: Weight Of Laundry
Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Bathrobes Work shirts Quilt covers Sheets Blouses Hand towels Tea towels Shirts Pillowcases Night-gowns/Pyjamas Tablecloths Underwear Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. - Page 19 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing.
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Page 20: Detergents And Additives
Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;... -
Page 21: How To Wash
How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additives Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into com- partment If you wish to perform a PREWASH pro-... -
Page 22: Select The Desired Wash Programme
How to wash Select the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on. The display shows the dura- tion of the programme. Select the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. -
Page 23: Selection Of The Extra Rinse Option
EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate programme and with programme ACLARADOS DELICADOS (RINSES). -
Page 24: Starting The Programme
How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open and the door is closed. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown. If the light FIN (END) is flashing at the start of the programme it indi- cates that the door is open. -
Page 25: Programme Progress Display
At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A steadly zero appears on the display. The FIN (END) light comes on in the programme progress display, the START/PAUSE button goes off and the light PUERTA is green. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the START/PAUSE button goes off, the pilot light END on the programme progress display illumi- nates, the light PUERTA is red and the display shows a static zero to indi- cate that the water must be emptied out. -
Page 26: Programme Charts: Wash And Special Programmes
Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons Wash Temp. programme White Cottons 90° and Linens Whites ECONOMY ● Cottons ECONOMY Coloured cottons ECONOMY 40°-30° FRIO Coloured cottons (Cold) ● In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the “60E” wash programme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indica- tive, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. - Page 27 Programme chart Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Wash Temp. programme Synthetic fabrics, 60°-50° underwear, 40° Synthetics coloured garments, FRIO non-shrink shirts, (Cold) blouses. Synthetics, easy Synthetics 40° iron. 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for Delicates FRIO example curtains. (Cold) Wool 40°-30°...
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Page 28: Special Programmes
Programme chart Special programmes Descrip- Programme tion This pro- ACLARA- gramme can DOS DELI- be used for CADOS rinsing hand (Gentle washed gar- rinses) ments. Hand washed SUAVIZAN- garments to be starched (Softeners) or softened. For emptying out the last DESA- rinse water in GUAR... -
Page 29: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit- tle to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. -
Page 30: Door Seal
Cleaning and maintenance Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to... -
Page 31: Water Inlet Filter
Cleaning and maintenance Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emer- gency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the... -
Page 32: Frost Precautions
Cleaning and maintenance Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. -
Page 33: Something Not Working
E40: door open Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, con- tact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre. Problem The machine does not work Possible cause The main electrical fuse Replace the fuse. - Page 34 Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and/or does not spin There is water on the floor Possible cause The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10).
- Page 35 Problem The transit bolts have not been removed. The machine vibrates or is noisy The feet have not been adjusted. There is little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running and the drum is turning. The water level is above the The door will not open bottom edge of the door.
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Page 36: Unsatisfactory Washing Results
Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. •... -
Page 37: Technical Data
Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure This appliance complies with the following EC directives: 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”. -
Page 38: Service
Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate trou- bleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary. -
Page 39: Instructions For Installation And Electrical Connection
Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. •... -
Page 40: Installation
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the poly- styrene base from the bottom. Remove the pow- er supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on... -
Page 41: Positioning
Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. -
Page 42: Levelling
Installation Levelling Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Water inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. •... -
Page 43: Water Drainage
Installation Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. -
Page 44: Electrical Connection
Installation Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. - Page 46 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG/ELECTROLUX 132974550-01-0107 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.
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