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LAVAMAT 52840
Instruction booklet Washing machine
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 2 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products. To ensu
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 3 Contents 3 Contents Instruction booklet 6 Safety information 6-8 Product description 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 9 Control panel 10 First use 10 Daily use 11 Laod the laundry 11 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 11 Select the required programme 12 Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold option 12 Programm option button 13 Select the Stain option 13 Select the Extra Quick 14 Select the Start/Pause 14 Select the Delay Start 15 Programme pr
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 4 4 Contents Preparing the wash cycle 21-25 Sorting out the laundry 21 Temperatures 21 Before loading the laundry 21 Maximum loads 22 Laundry weights 22 Removing stains 23 Detergents and additives 24 Quantity of detergent to be used 24 Degrees of water hardness 25 International wash code symbols 26 Care and cleaning 27 Descaling 27 After each wash 27 Maintenance wash 27 External cleaning 27 Detegent dispenser drawer 27 Washing drum 28 Door seal 28 Drain p
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 5 Contents 5 Installation 38-42 Unpacking 38 Positioning and levelling 40 Water inlet 40 Water drainage 41 Electrical connection 42 Permanent connection 42 Enviroment concerns 43 Packaging materials 43 Old machine 43 Ecological hints 43 Guarantee 44 Customer service centres 45
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 6 6 Safety information Instruction booklet Safety information Prior to using for the first time • 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 following safety notes. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. � It is most important that this instruction book should be retained
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 7 Safety information 7 Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Ins
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 8 8 Safety information Use This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and tr
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 9 Product description 9 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The E EC CO O v va allv ve e system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 4 Rating plate 2 5 Control panel Drain pump 3 6 Door opening handle Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash pha
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 10 10 Control panel Control panel
1 Programme selector dial 6 «Delay start» button 2 7 Spin reduction button Programme progress display 3 «Stain» button 4 «Extra quick» button 5 «Start/Pause» button First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Pour 2 litres of
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 11 Use 11 Daily Use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing. Attention! Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 12 12 Use Select the required programme You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see Washing Programmes). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. 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. = = Cold Wash The light Start/Pause start
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 13 Use 13 Rinse Hold : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the pilot lights (End) goes on, the Start/Pause light and the functioning pilot light are off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty the water out: turn the programme selector dial to O select the (Drain) or (Spin) reduce the spin speed if needed, by me
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 14 14 Use Select the Extra Quick option By pressing this button, the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry. This option is suitable for items that have been used or worn for a short time. Select the «Start/Pause» To start the selected programme, press the Start/Pause button; the corresponding red pilot
light stops flashing. The functioning light is on to indicate that the
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 15 Use 15 Select the Delay Start Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the Delay Start button repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The relevant light illuminates. This button makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 3, 6, and 9 hours. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start/Pause button. You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 16 16 Use Select an additional 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). Press simultaneously buttons and for some seconds: the light comes on in the programme progress display. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the light goes off. Altering
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 17 Use 17 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The Start/Pause light goes off and the phase light end illuminates. If the Rinse Hold option has been selected, the light remains lit, the phase light end illuminates, the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option paragraph. Turn the programme selector dial to O to swi
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 18 18 Washing programmes Washing programmes P Pr ro og gr ra am mm me e/ / D De es sc cr riip pt tiio on n o of f T Ty yp pe e o of f lla au un nd dr ry y O Op pt tiio on ns s T Te em mp pe er ra at tu ur re e p pr ro og gr ra am mm me e White cotton: e.g. Main wash at 95°C Cottons sheets, tablecloths, 3 rinses 95° household linen. Long spin White and coloured Main wash from 60°C to * cotton: work garments, 30°C Cottons sheets, household linen, 3 ri
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 19 Washing programmes 19 Washing programmes P Pr ro og gr ra am mm me e/ / D De es sc cr riip pt tiio on n o of f T Ty yp pe e o of f lla au un nd dr ry y O Op pt tiio on ns s T Te em mp pe er ra at tu ur re e p pr ro og gr ra am mm me e Separate rinse cycle for 3 rinses Rinses hand washed items. Short spin For emptying out the last rinse water in Draining of water Drain programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Separate spin for cottons. Drain and long s
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192999930.qxd 6/19/2008 1:35 PM Page 20 20 Programme informations Programme informations Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way 40° Easy Iron ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses. Washing programme for machine washable wool as Wool well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with Handwash /Silk the “hand washing” care symbol . With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cott
