Summary of Contents for AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT L 72805
Page 1
LAVAMAT L 72805 La lavadora ecológica The environmentally friendly washing machine Instrucciones para el uso Instruction booklet L 72805 PRELAVADO/ 1200 AHORRO ENERGÍA RESISTENTES LAVADO COLOR 1000 EXPRESS ACLARADO CENTRIFUGAR ACLARADO PROGR. PRE- 40-60 MIX DESAGUAR ACLARADO CORTO SELECCIÓN TIEMPO...
Page 2
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.
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 • 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. •...
Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >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 on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
• 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 •...
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel L 72805 PRELAVADO/ 1200 AHORRO ENERGÍA RESISTENTES LAVADO COLOR 1000 EXPRESS ACLARADO CENTRIFUGAR ACLARADO PROGR. PRE- 40-60 MIX DESAGUAR ACLARADO CORTO SELECCIÓN TIEMPO STOP CENTRIFUGADO ACLARAD. ACLARADOS DELICADOS FRÍO...
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 FRÍO = cold wash. Position EXPRESS = short programme at 30°C. START/PAUSE button This button has two functions: a) Start...
Description of the appliance 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.
Description of the appliance QUICK WASH (PROGR. CORTO) By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with programme wool, handwash and economy programme. SPIN SPEED Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed by the machine for the selected programme or to select 1200 option RINSE HOLD (STOP ACLARAD.).
Description of the appliance • Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation (see page 78). Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on.
Opening the door after the programme has started To open the door set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. The door can be opened if: • the machine is not already heating; • the water level is not above the bottom edge of the door; •...
Before the first wash Before your first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then, run a cotton cycle at 95°, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Approximate Sort of laundry dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas...
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.
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;...
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 compartment...
How to wash Select the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector L 72805 PRELAVADO/ AHORRO ENERGÍA RESISTENTES dial to the desired position: LAVADO COLOR EXPRESS ACLARADO the lights corresponding to CENTRIFUGAR ACLARADO 40-60 MIX the different phases making DESAGUAR CENTRIFUGADO ACLARADOS up the selected programme...
How to wash 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 programmes.
How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 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 alarm code E40 flashes on the display at the start of the pro- gramme it indicates that the door is open.
How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A static zero appears on the display. The END light comes on in the programme progress display. 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 indicate that the water must be emptied out.
Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons Wash Consumption* Additional Max. Temp. Fabrics programme/ Energy functions load Water lt. Fabrics Cotton and linen, PREWASH for example nor- STAIN White SENSITIVE mally soiled work Cottons 95° 6 kg RINSE + garments, sheets, QUICK WASH and Linens household linen,...
Page 27
Programme chart Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Consumption* Wash Additional Max. Temp. Fabrics Energy programme functions load Water lt. PREWASH Synthetic fabrics, STAIN underwear, SENSITIVE 60°-50° Synthetics coloured garments, 2.5 kg EXTRA + 40°-30° QUICK WASH non-shrink shirts, RINSE HOLD blouses.
Page 28
Programme chart Special programmes Consumption* Descrip- Additional Max. Programme Programme phases Energy tion functions load Water lt. This pro- ACLARA- gramme can DOS DELI- 3 rinses with liquid be used for RINSE HOLD CADOS additive. 6 kg 0.05 rinsing hand SPIN SPEED (Gentle Short spin.
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.
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 objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
Cleaning and maintenance Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
Something not working? detergent drawer and then run the drain programme “C”. This will acti- vate the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by tradi- tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor.
Page 33
Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is Check the whole length of the squashed or kinked (E10). hose and remove the kink. The machine does not fill The small filter of the water Clean the filter.
Page 34
Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have Check that the machine not been removed. has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The machine vibrates or is noisy The feet have not been Carefully level the machine. adjusted.
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. •...
Technical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60 cm Depth with door opened 101.5 cm Height adjustment ± 10 mm approx. Load (depending on programme) 6 kg max. domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200/1000/700/500 rpm) Water pressure 0.05 - 0.8 MPa...
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.
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. •...
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. Using the sup- plied spanner, unscrew remove the 2 rear bottom screws. Slide out the 2 plastic P1129 P0001 pins. Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses.
Installation You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
Installation The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose spe- cially designed for this type of use.
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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the LAVAMAT L 72805 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers