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LAVAMAT TURBO L 12720 VIT
The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
La lavadora-secadora ecológica
Instruction booklet
Instrucciones para el uso
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 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. This symbol guides you,
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:31 Pagina 3 Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main features of your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Descript
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:31 Pagina 4 Contents Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Drying symbols on garment labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Dur
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:31 Pagina 5 Contents Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Dimensions
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 6 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 Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 7 Safety instructions 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. The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dan- gerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of chil- dren’s reach. Keep all detergent
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 8 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 prod- uct may not be treated as household waste. Instea
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 9 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 washer-dryer Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. Stain option for effectively treating stained washing. SOAK programme for heavy soiled items. The machine performs a soak
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 10 Description of the appliance Front view
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 11 Description of the appliance Control panel
A = Mains-on light B = ON/OFF button C = Option buttons D = Drying time button E = Delay start button F = Display G = START/PAUSE button H = Programme progress display J = Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level,
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 12 Description of the appliance Position 60E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme for nor- mally soiled laundry, extended washing time. The washing temperature will decrease (cannot be combined with QUICK ). Position = Cold wash. Position = Drying. ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off. Mains-on light This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 13 Description of the appliance To annul the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY START button until the symbol 0’ is displayed. Then press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the programme. DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed programme of dryness 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 and EASY CARES
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 14 Description of the appliance RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the RINSE HOLD andEND pilot lights on the programme progress display go on, the START/PAUSE pilot light goes off and the door will be locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out water: select the DRAIN programme (D) to empty out the water without sp
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:26 Pagina 15 Description of the appliance EXTRA RINSE Selecting this button the machine will add 2 rinses for cottons and 1 rinse for synthetics and delicates. This option can be selected with all programmes, except the Wool and handwash programmes and Miniprogramme. This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents, and in areas where the water is very soft. Important! By depressing EXTRA RINSE and START PAUSE buttons simultaneously, the acou
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 16 Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position (H). Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to RESET (H) and then to the DRAIN (D) or SPIN (F) programme. Altering an option/programme which is running To alter an option, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE butto
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 17 Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme, the stain remover during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash at the optimal time. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, s
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 18 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.). To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons. Turn double faced items i
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 19 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 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. The laundry should be sorted out according
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132984560.qxd 07/10/2005 19:07 Pagina 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. The WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric. If the label has the symbol (do not w
