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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 51165 ELECTRONIC Washing Machine User information...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully. Pay particular attention to the section "Safety" on the first Info pages. Please keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any future owners of the unit. The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Impor- tant!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for the unit's functional reliability.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions ........Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Programme Tables ..........24 Washing .
  • Page 5 Electrical connection ......... . . 43 Water connection .

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions. Before Using for the First Time •...

  • Page 7: General Safety

    Operating Instructions Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm per- sons without supervision.

  • Page 8: Disposal

    Operating Instructions • Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump. • Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine.

  • Page 9: Environmental Tips

    Operating Instructions Environmental tips • A pre-wash cycle is not necessary in the case of washing which is not excessively dirt. This saves detergent, water and time (and is gentle on the environment.) • If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the wash- ing machine is especially efficient.

  • Page 10: Unit Description

    Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for de- tergent and Control panel care agent Rating plate (be- hind filling door) Main door Flap in front of Screw feet drain pump (height-adjustable) Drawer for Detergent and Conditioners Pre-wash detergent, Main wash detergent In-wash stain treat- (powder) and water ment products or...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Operating Instructions Control Panel Spin speed/RINSE HOLD button Programme selector Programme Progress Display START/PAUSE Programme button DOOR indicator light options buttons Programme selector The programme selector is used to select the wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) and the water tem- perature according to the type of washing.

  • Page 12: Programme Option Buttons

    Operating Instructions à (DELICATES) Main wash cycle for Delicates at 30 °C or 40°C. s (WOOL)/Ñ (SILK) P (Handwash) Main wash cycle (cold or 30 °C) for machine-washable or hand-washa- ble woollen items and silk, carrying the symbol ï (Handwash). u (GENTLE RINSE) Separate gentle rinse, for example to rinse hand-washed items (3 rinses, liquid conditioner washed in from æ...

  • Page 13: Consumption Values And Programme Times

    Operating Instructions ] (QUICK) Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled washing. With the s (WOOL)/Ñ (SILK) P (Handwash) setting, the programme option buttons cannot be used. (Any buttons that are pressed have no effect.) Consumption Values and Programme Times The following tables give the values for selected programmes under standard conditions.

  • Page 14: Before The First Wash

    Operating Instructions Before the First Wash 1. Pull out the washing powder drawer slightly. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the washing powder drawer into the washing machine. With the next program start, this will close the solution container and the eco-sluice can function correctly. 3.

  • Page 15: Types Of Washing And Care Symbols

    Operating Instructions • Do not place folded washing into the drum. • Pay attention to the care instruction "wash separately" and "wash separately several times". Types of Washing and Care Symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash programme. Washing should be sorted by type, and according to their care symbols.

  • Page 16: Washing Detergents And Care Agents

    Operating Instructions Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which detergent and care agent? Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in wash- ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much detergent and care agent? The amount to be used depends on: •...

  • Page 17: Running A Washing Cycle

    Operating Instructions Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 1. Open the door and load the washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add detergent/conditioner. 4. Set the appropriate washing programme: – Set the programme and temperature using the programme selector –...

  • Page 18: Opening And Closing The Door

    Operating Instructions Opening and closing the door To open: pull the door by the handle. To close: push the door firmly shut. When the machine is switched on, the K (DOOR) light and the O/s (START/PAUSE) light indicate whether the door can be opened K (DOOR) (START/PAUSE) Can the door be opened?

  • Page 19: Adding Detergent/Conditioners

    Operating Instructions Adding detergent/conditioners For instructions concerning detergent and conditioners, see Section "Detergents and conditioners“. 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: press the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the drawer (2). 2.

  • Page 20: Setting The Washing Programme

    Operating Instructions Setting the washing programme For the appropriate pro- gramme, temperature and pos- sible programme options suitable for any type of wash- ing, see "Programme Tables". 1. Select the desired wash pro- gramme and temperature with the programme selector. 2.

  • Page 21: Changing The Spin Speed / Selecting The Rinse Hold Function

    Operating Instructions Changing the spin speed / Selecting the rinse hold function If required, change the spin speed for the final spin or select o (RINSE HOLD): Continue to press the Spin Speed/o (RINSE HOLD) button until the desired spin speed (or o/RINSE HOLD) indicator is illuminated.

  • Page 22: Programme Progress

    Operating Instructions Programme Progress Programme Progress Display Prior to the start, the programme steps chosen are displayed by the programme progress display. During the wash programme, the current programme step is displayed. Changing the washing programme Changing or cancelling the programme 1.

  • Page 23: Washing Cycle Complete/Removing The Washing

    Operating Instructions Washing cycle complete/removing the washing Once a washing programme cycle has come to an end, L (END) illumi- nates on the Programme Progress Display. If o (RINSE HOLD) was selected, the indicator lights beside K (DOOR) and L (END) come on. 1.

  • Page 24: Programme Tables

    Operating Instructions Programme Tables Washing The tables do not show all the possible settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Possible Type of washing, Max. Load Programme selector programme Care symbol Temperature [in °C] (Dry weight) options k (PRE-WASH) t (COTTONS/LINEN)

  • Page 25: Separate Rinsing

    Operating Instructions Separate Rinsing Max. load Type of washing Programme selector (dry weight) Cottons/Coloureds u (GENTLE RINSE) Easy-Cares/Delicates 1) Reduced spin speed Separate Spinning Max. load Type of washing Programme selector (dry weight) Cottons/Coloureds Easy-Cares K (SPIN) Delicates Wool/Silk (Handwash) 1) Reduced spin speed...

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Care

    Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Control panel Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts. Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm wa- ter.

  • Page 27: Washing Drum

    Operating Instructions 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in section of the washing machine, particularly also the noz- zles on the top side of the rinsing- in chamber. 8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in. Washing Drum The washing drum is made of stainless steel.

  • Page 28: What To Do If

    Operating Instructions What to do if ... Remedying Faults In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of the information provided here. If you call Customer Service to deal with one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating fault, the customer service technician's visit will not be free of charge, even dur- ing the warranty period.
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy Remove the transit packaging Transit packaging was not re- as described in the Installation moved. and Connection instructions. Adjust the feet according to The machine is not level. the Installation and Connec- tion instructions. The washing ma- There is very little washing in chine vibrates when...
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy The washing has The washing was not able to Always load the drum as ful as not been spun as be distributed evenly in the possible with a combination of dry as usual. drum prior to spinning. large and small items.
  • Page 31 Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy The water tap is not fully Open the water tap fully. opened. Remnants of deter- gent are building Close the water tap. Unscrew The inlet hose filter in the in up in the detergent the inlet hose from the water coupling of the inlet hose at drawer.

  • Page 32: If The Washing Results Are Not Satisfactory

    Operating Instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing has turned grey and if limescale is deposited in the drum, then • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. •...

  • Page 33: Carrying Out Emergency Drainage

    Operating Instructions Carrying out emergency drainage • If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution, emergency drainage must be performed. • If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost, emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of frost.

  • Page 34: Drain Pump

    Operating Instructions When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Drain pump The drain pump is maintainance-free.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions 5. Check that you are able to turn the pump wheel at the very rear of the pump housing. (If the wheel rotates with a jerky motion, this is normal.) If you cannot turn the pump wheel, please contact customer service.

  • Page 36: Additional Rinse Cycles (Á+/Rinse+)

    Operating Instructions Additional rinse cycles (Á+/RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However, people who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water. If Á+ (RINSE+) is selected, two extra rinses are added to the t (COTTONS/LINEN), }(EASY-CARES) and Ã...

  • Page 37: Child Safety Feature

    Operating Instructions Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the filling door can no longer be closed and no washing program can be started. Setting the child safety feature Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the filling door clockwise as far as it will go.

  • Page 38: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Installation and connection instructions Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right side (viewed from the front). Electronic components can get wet. • Check the washing machine for transport damages. A damaged unit must never be put into operation under any circumstances.

  • Page 39: Installation Of The Appliance

    Installation and connection instructions Installation of the appliance Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing under units. Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side (viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical components can get wet.
  • Page 40 Installation and connection instructions The special spanner (A) and the caps (B) (2 each) and (C) (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compression spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel securely.

  • Page 41: Prepare The Installation Place

    Installation and connection instructions Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip away. Do not use lubricants as a sliding aid. •...

  • Page 42: Compensate For Floor Unevenness

    Installation and connection instructions Compensate for floor unevenness Floor unevenness can be compensated for and the height can be cor- rected with the four adjustable screw feet. The height can be adjusted in the range +10 .. -5mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces.

  • Page 43: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection instructions Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, current type and required fuses can be found on the rating plate. The ra- ting plate is located at the top above the filling door. For permanent electrical connection within the electrical circuit, provi- sions must be made which allow for electrical disconnection of the ap- pliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least 3 mm at all...

  • Page 44: Water Inflow

    Installation and connection instructions Water inflow A pressure hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections offered by our Customer Service is permissible. –...

  • Page 45: Water Drain

    Installation and connection instructions Water drain The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the floor and then up to 80cm high).

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Technical data Adjustment possibility Approx. +10 / -5mm Filling quantity (program-dependent) max. 6kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning See rating plate Water pressure 1-10 bar (= 10 - 100 N/cm = 0.1 - 1.0 Mpa) Dimensions (dimensions in mm)

  • Page 47: Warranty Conditions / Customer Service Centres

    Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please ob- tain further details direct.
  • Page 48 Larnaca 04 633929 Paphos 06 932 699 Estonia Latavia Poland Electrolux Estonia Ltd. Electrolux Latavia Ltd. Electrolux Poland Sp. zo.o. Mustamäe tee 24 Terlaton Street 42/44 ul. Domaniewska 41 EE0006 Tallinn 1011 Riga 02-034 Warszawa Tel.: (372) 6 650 090 Tel.: 371 2 297821...
  • Page 49 Fax: 972-9-7603618 Musaidia Market I e-mail:evis@evis.co.il P.O. Box 1 15 29 Jeddah Tel.: 6606852 Japan Singapore Slovenia Electrolux Japan Ltd. Arzbergh Engineering Electrolux Slovenia D.O.O. Domestic Appliances Depart- 19 Tanglin Road 06-07 Traska Ul. 132 ment Singapore 247909 1000 Ljubljana Maruzen Showa Warehouse Tel.: 65 7356572...

  • Page 50: Index

    Index Index Cancelling the programme ... . 22 Rating plate ....10 Care agent ......16 Rinse hold .

  • Page 51: Service

    Service Service In the chapter "What to do if...“ , some faults are listed which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you do not find any information there, please consult your Customer Service. (You can find the addresses and telephone numbers in the section "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.
  • Page 52 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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