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LAVAMAT 10500 VI
The environmentally friendly washing-machine
Instruction booklet
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 ap
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Add detergent and additive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Switching the machine on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Instructions for installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Safety instructions for the installer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rear view . .
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • 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
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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. Keep all packaging well away from children. Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. When disposing of the appliance, cu
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 environm
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Main features of your washing machine 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 900, 700 or 500 rpm. RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing. Delay start: programme start can be delaye
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Control panel !
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 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 again. START/PAUSE button Th
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY START button until the required time is displayed or, if you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed. Then press the START/PAUSE button again. When the delay is cancelled, the display shows the duration of the wash programme previously selected. Programme Option buttons Depending on t
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance QUICK WASH By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with the wool and economy programme and cannot be used with STAIN. 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 corresponding pilot light on the p
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Display The display shows the following information: If the programme selector dial is on the RESET position, three flashing dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate that the machine is ready to be selected for the required wash programme. Duration of the selected wash programme, calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Cancelling/Altering a programme To cancel or alter a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position: three flashing dashes will be dis- played, the programme is cancelled. The machine will maintain the water in the tub. To drain water, select DRAIN programme. If you wish to select another programme maintaining the water in the tub, after cancelling the pr
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 ap
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 19 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 laund
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132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 t
