AEG LAVAMAT 12710 TURBO ELECTRONIC Instruction Booklet
AEG LAVAMAT 12710 TURBO ELECTRONIC Instruction Booklet

AEG LAVAMAT 12710 TURBO ELECTRONIC Instruction Booklet

Environmentally friendly washer-dryer
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LAVAMAT 12710
TURBO ELECTRONIC
The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
Instruction booklet
DOOR
PREWASH
1200
PREWASH
START/PAUSE
1000
WASH
900
RINSES
SOAK
DRYING TIME
700
EXTRA RINSE
400
SPIN
TIME
TIME TO
12710
SAVING
END
RINSE HOLD
DRYING
UPDATE
END
DELAYED
STAIN
START
SHORT SPIN
COTTONS
LINENS
LONG SPIN
95
ECONOMY
DRAIN
60
SOFTENERS
50
RINSES
40
COLD
30
30
DRYING
WOOL
40
60
COLD
50
30
40
40
40
EASY CARES
EASY TO IRON
DELICATES
DRYING

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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 12710 TURBO ELECTRONIC The environmentally friendly washer-dryer Instruction booklet SHORT SPIN COTTONS DOOR PREWASH 1200 PREWASH LINENS LONG SPIN START/PAUSE 1000 WASH ECONOMY DRAIN RINSES SOFTENERS SOAK DRYING TIME RINSES EXTRA RINSE COLD SPIN TIME TIME TO DRYING 12710 SAVING RINSE HOLD DRYING...
  • Page 2 If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone: Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions ..........6-7 Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents Preparing the drying cycle ........23 Load .
  • Page 5 Contents Technical data ..........42 Service and Spare Parts .
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. • Never start the machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel or worktop are damaged allowing inner components to be accessible.
  • Page 7 Safety instructions Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use.
  • Page 8: Disposal

    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! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend...
  • Page 9: Main Features Of Your Washer-Dryer

    Main features of your washer-dryer • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 900, 700 or 400 rpm.
  • Page 10: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel 12710 UPDATE Door Drain pump Adjustable feet...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel SHORT SPIN COTTONS DOOR PREWASH PREWASH 1200 LINENS LONG SPIN START/PAUSE 1000 WASH ECONOMY DRAIN RINSES SOFTENERS SOAK DRYING TIME RINSES EXTRA RINSE COLD SPIN TIME TIME TO DRYING SAVING WOOL RINSE HOLD DRYING COLD EASY CARES DELAYED...
  • Page 12: Start/Pause Button

    Description of the appliance Position 40°C Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position COLD = cold wash START/PAUSE button This button has three functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine.
  • Page 13: Drying Time Button

    Description of the appliance DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed programme instead of an electronic pro- gramme push the button until the drying time you want appears in the display according to the fabrics (cotton or easy cares) you have to dry. For COTTON you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes.
  • Page 14: Prewash (Turning Off The Acoustic Signal)

    Description of the appliance This function cannot be used with WOOL programme and PREWASH or STAIN options. The soak programme ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Easy cares, and with emptying of the water without spinning for Delicates.
  • Page 15: Display

    Description of the appliance If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours. The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic WASHING & DRYING programme. Display The display shows the following information: •...
  • Page 16: Cancelling A Programme

    Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the DRAIN programme.
  • Page 17: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Weight Of Laundry

    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 20 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.
  • Page 21: Detergents And Additives

    Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent?..To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
  • Page 22: And In Which Form

    Preparing the wash cycle And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer.
  • Page 23: Preparing The Drying Cycle

    Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry- ing cycle.
  • Page 24: Drying Symbols On Garment Labels

    Preparing the drying cycle Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols refer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature) Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry Duration of the drying cycle The drying time can vary according to...
  • Page 25: How To Wash

    How to wash Max. load - cottons 5 kg - easy cares and delicates 2.5 kg - wool 2 kg Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible.
  • Page 26: Selection Of The Desired Wash Programme

    How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial SHORT SPIN COTTONS to the desired position: the lights PREWASH LINENS LONG SPIN WASH ECONOMY DRAIN corresponding to the different RINSES SOFTENERS phases making up the selected RINSES EXTRA RINSE COLD...
  • Page 27: Selection Of The Extra Rinse

    How to wash 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, easy cares or delicate programme.
  • Page 28: Starting The Programme

    How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. DOOR If the Delay Start option has been selected the START/PAUSE programme will start at the end of the count- down.
  • Page 29: At The End Of The Programme

    How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A zero appears on the display. An acoustic signal is clearly audible. The END light comes on in the pro- gramme progress display. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the water must be emp- tied out before opening the door either - by pressing the START/PAUSE button (the laundry will be spun at the speed corresponding to the selected type of fabrics.
  • Page 30: Automatic Washing And Drying (Non-Stop Programme)

    How to wash Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 2.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for easy cares. Load the laundry. Add detergent and additive. Do not use a dosing device when carrying out automatic washing and drying programme.
  • Page 31: Programme Charts: Wash And Special Programmes

    Programme chart Wash programmes Consumption* Wash Additional Max. Temp. Fabrics Energy Water Duration programme functions load min. Cotton and linen, STAIN SOAK for example nor- TIME SAVING White mally soiled work 95°-60° 5 kg PREWASH Cottons garments, sheets, EXTRA RINSE household linen, RINSE HOLD underwear, towels.
  • Page 32: Special Programmes

    Programme chart Special programmes Consumption* Descrip- Additional Max. Programme Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load min. This pro- gramme can 3 rinses with liquid EXTRA RINSE be used for additive. Rinses 5 kg 0.02 RINSE HOLD rinsing hand Short spin.
  • Page 33: Programme Chart: Drying

    Programme chart Timed Drying Drying time Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed mins Cotton and 2.5 kg 1200 65-75 linen (towels, T-shirts, 1.5 kg 1200 45-55 Store dry (*) bathrobes) Suitable for items to Easy cares and put away without mixed fabrics 2 kg...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Drain Pump

    Cleaning and maintenance To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old tooth- brush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them.
  • Page 36: Water Inlet Filter

    Cleaning and maintenance 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 filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
  • Page 37: Something Not Working

    E20: problem with water draining (phase light RINSES is on) E40: door open (phase light WASH is on) 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 Service Force Centre.
  • Page 38 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The main electrical fuse Replace the fuse. has blown. The door is not properly Close the door; the click closed (E40). of the lock should be heard. The machine does not work The plug is not connected. Insert the plug. The START button has not Press the button.
  • Page 39 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution Too much detergent has Measure detergent been used. according to the manufacturer’s instructions. An unsuitable detergent Use a suitable washing has been used that machine detergent. creates too much foam. One of the connectors on Check that the hose is the water inlet hose is firmly screwed on at both...
  • Page 40 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in. spin cycle, the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Technical Data

    Technical data Height x Width x Depth 84x60x60 cm Depth with door opened 100.5 cm Height adjustment ± 10 mm approx. Net weight 76 kg approx. Load (depending on programme) 5 kg domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200/1000/900/700/400 rpm Water pressure...
  • Page 43: Service And Spare Parts

    Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in the “Troubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical break- down.
  • Page 44 Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further infor- mation on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk. . Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances...
  • Page 45: Guarantee Conditions

    Standard Guarantee Conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur- chase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our dis-...
  • Page 46: European Guarantee

    European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar- antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual- ifications: • The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. •...
  • Page 47: Instructions For Installation And Electrical Connection

    Instructions for installation and electrical connec- tion 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 48: Dimensions Of The Appliance

    Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view 1005 SHORT SPIN COTTONS DOOR PREWASH 1200 PREWASH LINENS LONG SPIN 1000 START/PAUSE WASH ECONOMY DRAIN RINSES SOFTENERS SOAK DRYING TIME EXTRA RINSE RINSES COLD SPIN TIME TIME TO 12710 DRYING SAVING RINSE HOLD DRYING...
  • Page 49: Installation

    Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner, unscrew remove the 2 rear bottom screws. Slide out the 2 plastic pins. Lay the machine on its back, taking P0001 P1129 care squash the hoses.
  • Page 50: Positioning

    Installation Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. • Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
  • Page 51: Water Inlet

    Installation Water inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Installation should comply with local water authority and building reg- ulations’ require- ments. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks.
  • Page 52: Water Drainage

    Installation If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied. Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
  • Page 53: Electrical Connection

    The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG Service Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the...
  • Page 54: Permanent Connection

    Installation Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.
  • Page 56 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de 132.993.820-01-02003 Subject to change without notice 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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