AEG 2200 I W-D User Manual

FULLY AUTOMATIC

WASHER-DRYER

LAVAMAT 2200 I W-D

Instruction booklet

Subject to alteration

12498.881/^,

11 12/97

AEG

TW/E

AEG

2963

Index

Servicing

Page 3- 4 Page 5 Technical specifications Page 6 Page 7-12 Page 13 Page 14-17 Use of controls Page 19-20

Page 21-22 Page 23-24 Page 26-28 Page 29-30 Page 31-32 Hints on washing and drying Page 33-34 Page 35-36 Page 37-39 Door Reversal & Building Under Page 40-43

Warnings

Your machine instaiiation instructions The control panel

The washing and drying programmes

Use of detergent and additives Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95°C Washing 2 kg of delicate synthetic fabrics at 40*^C

Drying 2.25 kg (5 lb) of cotton

Maintenance Cieaning the filter

Servicing

tn case of any enquiries and fauits, please cali AEG After-Saies Service:

Southern Service Centre 217 Bath Road SLOUGH Berkshire

SL1 4AW Tel: 0753 872506

Scottish Service Centre Block 11, Unit 1,

Dundyvan Industrial Estate

COATBRIDGE

Lanarkshire ML5 4AQ

Tel: 0236 440387

When calling please state the following:

1. The model number

2. The Prod.'No.

3. The Ser.-No.

Northern Service Centre Unit 20 Haigh Park Haigh Avenue STOCKPORT Gt. Manchester SK41QR

Tei: 061 487 2205

The manufacturer reserves the right to make alterations in design and colour in the interests of technical development without prior notice.

Servicing

■ PROBLEM • CAUSE ► SOLUTION

■ THE MACHINE DOES NOT DRY

■ THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN

If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your nearest AEG

Service Centre.

Please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance. This information can be found on the rating plate (see picture), or on the guarantee certificate. Original spare parts can be purchased from AEG Spare Parts on Slough 0753 872550. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical dr electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.

• A drying programme has not been selected

• The cold water tap is ► Turn the tap on not on

• The drainage filtei' is clogged page 35)

• The machine is overloaded

• The drying time Is not ► adequate

• The safety device has locked it

• Water in the wash tub

►

Select a drying programme

► Clean the filter (see

►

Reduce the load

Refer to the programme chart and set the correct time (see pages 19-20)

Wait 1 - 2 minutes after the end of the programme before opening the door

► Drain the water by

running the draining programme (15)

Warnings

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book Is supplied with the appliance In order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

This appliance Is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

It Is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify

this product in any way. Any electrical work required to install

this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

Any plumbing work required to Install this appliance should be carried out

by a qualified plumber or competent person.

This product should be serviced by an authorised AEG Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be

used.

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.

Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in Instruction book.

Always look through the glass door to check if water has drained before opening the door. If water is present do not open door before draining the water. If in doubt, refer to your

instruction book.

This appliance Is heavy. Care should

be taken when moving it.

All packing and transit bolts must be

removed .before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in Instructions.

The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the appliance whilst it is in operation.

Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal. '

Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the Instructions given on fabric labels (see chart «Wash code symbols».

Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, Ink, rust, and grass before^washing. Underwired bras must not be machine washed.

Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the appjiance.

Warnings

Servicing

Before selecting a programme or changing an ongoing programme the machine must be switched off by depressing the ON/OFF push-button.

Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine.

Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc In a washing bag or pillow case as it Is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.

Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener. Damage to the fabric

can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the

manufacturer’s recommendations of

quantities. As some auvets and eiderdowns

should be washed/dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the

manufacturer of the item before

washing in a domestic machine, even

if the dry weight of the item is within

the limit advised. Only tumble dry fabrics which are

designed to be tumble dried.

If it is necessary to open the door during the drying cycle, take care not to touch the inside of the glass

porthole as this gets very hot.

Never tumble dry items that have had

contact with chemicals such as dry

cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile

nature and could cause an explosion.

Only tumble dry items which have

been washed in water or require airing.

The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing.

Before the drying cycle always remove reusable plastic detergent dispenser designed to be placed inside the drum with the clothes as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat of the drying cycle.

Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check your drum before use.

If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet to ensure that air can circulate freely.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Centre. Always Insist on genuine AEG spare parts.

■ PROBLEM

■ THE MACHINE DOES NOT DRAIN OR SPIN

■ THE MACHINE LEAKS

OR OVERFLOWS

■ THE MACHINE

VIBRATES OR IS NOISY

• CAUSE

• You have pressed the «Rinse Hold» button

• The drain filter is clogged

• The drain hose is bent

• The drainage system pipes are blocked

• The drain hose extension is incorrect

• The wash load is unbalanced

• Too much washing ► Reduce the quantities powder

• Unsuitable washing powder

• The inlet hose ring is ► Tighten the ring (see loose page 10)

• The detergent dispenser ► Clean the drawer and drawer or recess are recess (see page 33-34) clogged

• The end of the drain ► Position the drain hose hose is not securely correctly positioned

• The internal packing has not been removed

• The machine is not Adjust the feet (see level page 12)

• The machine is in

contact with the wall or furniture feet

• The washing load is

badly distributed

• The machine is ► Run the draining

overloaded programme (15), reduce

► SOLUTION ► Press this button again

to drain the water

► Clean the filter. Before

doing this see page 35 ' ► Straighten the hose out ► Consult a qualified

plumber ^ Consult a qualified

plumber ► Redistribute the clothes

inside the drum to ailow

the machine to spin

of washing powder

► Only use washing

powder suitable for

automatic machines

► Remove internal

packing (see p. 7)

^ Move the machine; it

should rest freely on its

► Remember to shake out

large items (e.g. sheets) when loading

the load and continue

Servicing

Technical specifications

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights and can be solved easily without having to call the AEG Service Department.

PROBLEM

THE MACHINE DOES

NOT START UP

{with pilot light off)

(with pilot light on)

■ THE MACHINE DOES • The water taps are not on NOT FILL

CAUSE

The On-Off button is not pressed

The door is not closed properly

The appliance is not plugged in

There is no electric supply from the wall socket

The programme selector is not correctly positioned

No water is entering the machine

• The water supply has been cut off supply is restored

• The inlet hoses are bent

• The water pressure is

too low

• The water inlet filter is

clogged

► SOLUTION

► Press the On-Off button

► Close the door

► Plug the appliance in

► Check the fuse

Consult a qualified

electrician

► Turn the programme

selector to the required programme

^ See solutions to the

problem: THE MACHINE DOES NOT FILL

►

Turn the taps on

►

Wait until the water

►

Straighten the bend out

►

If this occurs often.

consult a qualified

plumber

►

Clean the filter (see page 35)

Dimensions

Width

Height Depth

Electrical connection

Voltage 220/240V - 50Hz Maximum power absorbed 2550 W (13A)

Water pressure

Minimum (hot) Minimum (cold) Maximum

Maximum recommended load for washing

Cotton, linen Synthetics, delicate fabrics

Wool

Maximum recommended load for drying

Cotton, linen 2.25 kg (5 lb) Synthetics 1.5 kg (3 lb)

Spin speed

Maximum

60 cm (23.6”) 82 cm (32.3”) 54 cm (21.3”)

5 psi 7 psi

110 psi

4.5 kg (10 lb) 2 kg (4.5 lb)

1 kg (2.2 lb)

1200 r.p.m.

The washing programme "2" at 60°C and the drying programme "cupboard dry" are the references programmes for the Energy label according to EEC Directive 92/75.

Consumptions to wash and dry a full capacity wash load (4,5 kg cotton items) at 60°C, degree of drying required "cupboard dry": 4.40 kWh, 134 litres.

■ THE MACHINE • The end of the drain EMPTIES AS IT FILLS

hose is too low

• The end of the drain hose is submerged in water submerged

• Drain pipe without vent-hole

Position the drain hose

►

at the correct height (between 60 and 90 cm)

The end of the drain

►

hose must NOT be

►

Consult a qualified

plumber

Your machine

Door reversal & building-under

Instructions for building in

under a counter

This appliance is designed to be built Into a kitchen unit due to its standard dimensions. The machine should be inserted into a recess having the dimensions shown in the picture, making sure that the fill and drain hoses are not bent or kinked in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow. As for water & electricity connection, please follow the rules given in this operator's handbook. Furthermore, we strongly recommend that the water & electricity supply cut off controls remain easily accessible.

1 Washing powder dispenser drawer

2 Control panel 3 Door catch 4 Drain Filter

5 Adjustable feet

6 Water inlet hoses 7 Mains lead with plug 8 Drain hose

9 Transport safety screws

Door reversal & building-under

Installation instructions

Mounting the door

Now fix the hinges to the machine by means of the M 5 x 8 mm screws. To compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door the hinges can be adjusted horizontaiiy. To aiign the door perfectiy it may sometimes be necessary to adjust the height of the piates {2). This can be done by ioosening the piastic screw (3).

Counter-Magnet (5)

The door is kept ciosed by a magnetic closure. To enabie the ciosure to operate a counter-magnet must be screwed into the door inner side (steei disk with

rubber ring).

its position must correspond with the magnet on the appiiance (see picture).

Change of door opening direction

Shouid a change of the opening direction to the left side be required, operate as foitows:

• Unscrew the door magnet (4) and the rubber buffer (4) and take out the plastic inserts.

• Fit the hinge fastening piates (2) on the right side.

• Fit the magnet, the rubber buffer and the piastic inserts on the ieft side.

Caution

Before starting the machine up, the packing must be removed as follows.

Note

You are advised to keep ali the packing for re-use in case the machine has to be transported again.

Using a spanner unscrew and remove

the rear right screw.

Lay the machine on its back making sure that the hoses are not squashed.

Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw.

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