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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 76820 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 Installation and connection instructions ....26 Safety information concerning installation ......26 Installing the appliance .

  • 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 drawer Rating plate (behind door) Screw feet (height adjustable) Control panel Spin/RINSE HOLD button DELAY TIMER button Additional programme buttons START/PAUSE button Multi-display Programme progress display DOOR indicator OVERDOSING indicator Control panel Plinth flap/ Drain pump Programme selector...

  • Page 8: Programme Tables

    Programme tables Programme ENERGY SAVING COTTONS/LINEN 95, 60, 40, 30 40-60 MIX EASY-CARES 60, 50, 40, 30 EASY IRON 40 DELICATES 40, 30 WOOL/SILK (Hand-washing) 40, 30, COLD GENTLE RINSE DRAIN SPIN REFRESH 1) A 10 litre bucket contains approx. 2.5 kg dry washing (cotton) 2) Programme settings for tests in accordance with or in the style of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the chapter “Consumption values”.
  • Page 9 Washing types and care symbols Energy-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites or coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for cottons/linen, which is indicated for various wash temperatures. Items which according to their care label are normally washed separately at 40 °C or at 60 °C, can be washed together in this programme.

  • Page 10: Before The First Wash

    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.

  • Page 11: Running A Wash Cycle

    Running a wash cycle Opening the door/loading washing 1. Open the door: pull the handle on the door. When the appliance is switched on, the DOOR and START/PAUSE indica- tors show whether the door can be opened: DOOR indicator illuminated green illuminated green illuminated red or not illuminated...

  • Page 12: Switching On The Appliance/Selecting A Programme

    1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 2. Add the detergent/conditioner. 3. Push the detergent drawer in fully. Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle Conditioner/Wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments/Starch Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle If you are using water softener and require the right compartment for detergent for the pre-wash cycle, add the water softener on top of the detergent for the main wash cycle in the left compartment.

  • Page 13: Changing The Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold

    Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold The washing machine suggests the maximum permitted spin speed suitable for the selected pro- gramme. You can reduce this spin speed: To do this, press the Spin/RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the required indicator is illuminated. The spin speed for the final spin can be changed even during the pro- gramme.

  • Page 14: Pre Wash

    PRE WASH Warm pre-wash before the main wash that follows automatically; with intermediate spin for COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES, without inter- mediate spin for DELICATES. STAIN For heavily soiled or stained washing. Stain removal agent will be rinsed into the wash at the optimum point in the programme. Can only be set for wash temperatures of 40°C and upwards as stain re- movers only become effective at higher temperatures.

  • Page 15: Setting The Delay Timer

    Setting the delay timer Using the DELAY TIMER button you can delay the start of a programme by 30 minutes (30') to a maximum of 23 hours (23h). 1. Select the programme. 2. Press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desired start delay is shown in the multi-display, e.g.

  • Page 16: Interrupting A Programme/Adding Washing

    Interrupting a programme/adding washing Interrupting a programme • A programme can at any time be interrupted by pressing the START/ PAUSE button and resumed by pressing START/PAUSE again. • To cancel a programme before it has ended, turn the programme se- lector to OFF.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Important: Do not use furniture cleaning products or aggressive clean- ing agents to clean the appliance. Wipe over the control panel and housing with a damp cloth. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent drawer by pulling firmly. 2.

  • Page 19: What To Do If

    What to do if... Remedying small faults yourself If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown in the multi-display: – E10 (Problems with the water inflow), – E20 (Problems with the water outflow), – E40 (door open), please consult the following table.
  • Page 20 Problem The washing machine vibrates when operating or is not stable. Washing has not been spun. Water is running out from under the washing machine. Wash water is foaming excessively. At the end of the washing cycle, the spin stops. The OVERDOSING indicator lights up.

  • Page 21: If The Wash Result Is Not Satisfactory

    Problem The door cannot be opened when the wash- ing machine is switched 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 product may not be treated as household waste.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Permanent Connection

    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. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA ap- proved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Appliance To The Water Supply

    Voltage 240 V AC: Fuse rating 13amps See rating plate for further information. This appliance meets VDE requirements. Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed. This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No. 82/499/EWG on radio in- terference. WARNING! Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by trained personnel.

  • Page 32: Water Drainage

    Important! All threaded hose fit- tings must only be tightened by hand. 1. Connect the hose with the right-an- gle connector to the machine. Important! Do not position the inlet hose vertically downwards. Position it to the right or the left as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 33 When discharging into a stand- pipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90 cm (35.4’’) and no less than 60 cm (23.6’’) above floor level. The upright standpipe should have a minimum, length of 30 cm (12’’) from the bottom of the el- bow to the top of the pipe (see diagram).

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36 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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