AEG L12500VI User Manual

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H G F D C B A

LAVAMAT 12500 VI

The environmentally friendly washing machine

La lavadora ecológica

Instruction booklet

Instrucciones para el uso

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

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Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend 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!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

This symbol guides you, step by step, in the operation of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol.

Should any problems arise, this booklet provides instructions on how to solve them by yourself; see section “Something not working?”.

If this information is not sufficient, please contact our nearest SERVICE CENTRE (address and telephone numbers are indicated on the enclosed leaflet).

Printed on recycled paper.

People who think ecologically, act accordingly…

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Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tips for environmental protection

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Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Programme selector dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ON/OFF button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mains-on light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

START/PAUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DELAY START button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programme Option buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SPIN SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

NO SPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PREWASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

STAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

QUICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RINSE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

EXTRA RINSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Programme progress display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cancelling/Altering a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Altering a programme which is running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Opening the door after the programme has started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Before the first wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sorting out and preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Weight of laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Types of fabric and care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Detergents and additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Which detergent and additive?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

How much detergent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Liquid detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Adding a water softener (descaling product) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Information on water hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

How to wash

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Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Add detergent and additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Switching the machine on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selection of the desired wash programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selection of the SPIN SPEED or NO SPIN option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selection of the STAIN, PREWASH or QUICK WASH option . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selection of the RINSE HOLD and/or EXTRA RINSE option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selection of the DELAY START option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

At the end of the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Programme charts: wash and special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

After each wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Periodical cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Door seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Drain filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Frost precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Something not working?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34

Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Instructions for installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Front view and side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Contents

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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Permanent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

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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 following safety notes.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.

• Never start the machine if the electrical supply cable is damaged or the control panel is so damaged that inner components can be reached.

• Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.

• Never spray the machine with a jet of water. Danger of electric shock!

• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

• Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or before opening the door in an emergency.

• Small animals can gnaw electric wires and water hoses causing electrocution hazard and damage due to water leaks.

Positioning, connection, starting up

• Follow the instructions for positioning and connection.

• Carry out a first wash without laundry (COTTONS 60, with half the amount of detergent) in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the tub and the drum.

• Should the machine be purchased in winter, when temperatures can be below 0°, leave the appliance for 24 hours at ambient temperature before starting it.

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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 dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing.

Proper use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If the machine is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage that might occur.

• For safety reasons, the appliance must not be modified.

• Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents should not be machine washed.

• Do not use your machine for dry cleaning.

• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held responsible for any damage.

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

Safety instructions

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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 product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).

• Use the energy saving programme when washing normally soiled garments.

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded.

• When small loads are washed, use only half to two thirds of the recommended amount of detergent.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.

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• 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 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 timer: programme start can be delayed by 1 to 24 hours (e.g. to times with a more economical power rate).

• Programme progress display showing the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running.

• Because of its gentle washing action, the special wool cycle washes your garments with extreme care.

• 4-compartment drawer for detergent, fabric softener and bleaching agent.

• Unbalance detection device: to prevent vibration during spinning.

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Description of the appliance

Front view

Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Drain filter

Adjustable feet

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H G

C B

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Control panel

A = Mains-on light B = ON/OFF button C = Option buttons D = Delay start button E = Display F = START/PAUSE button G = Programme progress display H = Programme selector dial

Programme selector dial

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.

The selector is divided into 5 sections:

• Cottons

• Synthetics

• Delicates

• Woollens (hand washing)

• Special programmes A to G

• Reset programme H

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.

AB DC

G HE

1200

900

700

500

H G F D C B A

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H G

F D C B A

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Description of the appliance

Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx. 67°C for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be combined with QUICK ).

Position at 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 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

This button has three functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start

the machine; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing. b) Pause To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE but-

ton: the corresponding pilot light will start to flash. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,

press the START/PAUSE button again. c) Empty out water At the end of a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE

HOLD option), or after the “soak” programme A, press the START/PAUSE button to empty out the water: after the soak programme, the machine will empty only; after RINSE HOLD programmes, the machine will empty and spin.

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DELAY START button

The wash programme can be delayed from 1 hour up to a maximum of 24 hours.

The button must be pressed after selecting the programme and before pressing the START/PAUSE button.

The figures indicating the delay appear for about 3 seconds in the display. The duration of the selected wash programme is then displayed. One minute after depressing the START/PAUSE button, the machine starts its hourly countdown.

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 the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button.

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.

If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash for about 2 seconds and the message Err is displayed.

SPIN SPEED

Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed by the machine for the selected programme. The maximum spin speed for cotton is 1200 rpm, for synthetics and wool 900 rpm and for delicates 700 rpm.

NO SPIN “0”

When selecting this option, all the spinning phases are suppressed. To be used for very delicate items. This function cannot be used for cottons.

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PREWASH

The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, and with emptying of the water only for Delicates.

This option is not available with the wool programme and STAIN. For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.

STAIN

To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase, not selec- table for wool or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C). This function cannot be used with QUICK and PREWASH.

QUICK

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 E-programme and with STAIN.

RINSE HOLD

When this option is selected, 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 programme progress display remain lit to indicate that the water must be emptied out. The light of the START/PAUSE button flashes.

To empty out water:

• press the START/PAUSE button: after emptying, the machine performs the spin cycle required for the type of wash selected;

• select the SPIN SPEED and press START/PAUSE-button;

• select the PUMP OUT programme D to empty out the water without spinning.

Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET H and then to programme “PUMP OUT” D.

If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours.

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EXTRA RINSE

Can be used with all programmes except the wool programme. The machine performs 4 rinses instead of 3.

This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is very soft.

Display

The display shows the following information:

• if the programme selector dial is on the RESET position H, three flash- ing dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate that the machine is ready to receive instructions for the required wash programme.

• Duration of the selected wash programme, calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.

• When the programme has finished, a flashing zero is displayed.

• Delayed start, programmed using the special button . The countdown is updated every hour.

• Incorrect option selection. If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed.

• Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation (see pages

31...34).

Programme progress display

By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on.

After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the END pilot light comes on.

If the light flashes at the end of the programme this means that the drain filter is clogged. The END pilot light flashes in the event of operating problems. At the same time one of the following lights starts to flash:

= the machine does not fill = the machine does not empty = the door has not been closed

To eliminate the problem, see paragraph “Something not working”.

Description of the appliance

Prewash

Wash

Rinses

Rinse hold

Pump out

Spin

Clogged filter

End

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Cancelling/Altering a programme

To cancel or alter a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position H: 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 D. If you wish to select another programme maintaining the water in the tub, after cancelling the previously selected programme select a new one and then start it by pressing START/PAUSE button.

Opening the door after the programme has started

You can open the door, after having set the machine to PAUSE, provided the following conditions exist:

• the machine is not in the heating phase beyond 40°C;

• the level of the water is not high;

• the drum is not turning. If these requirements are met, when you pause the machine the door can

be opened. Should it not be possible to open the door, and should it be absolutely

necessary to do so, switch the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button.

After approximately 3 minutes, you can open the door.

Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the machine!

When you close the door and press the ON/OFF button again, the machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been interrupted.

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Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for prewash 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, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse.

Compartment for bleaching agent. It is emptied at the first rinse.

The quantity of additive and bleaching agent must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer.

Before the first wash

Before your first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufactur- ing residue from the drum and tub.

Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine.

Programme chart

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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 inside out (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.)

• Turn coloured knitted fabrics, woollens and fabrics with trim inside out.

• Wash small and delicate items (baby socks, tights) inside a laundry net or in a pillow case closed with a zip, or in larger socks.

• Treat curtains with special care. Remove all metal or plastic hooks or put them in a net or a bag. We take no responsibility for any damage.

• Whites and coloureds must be washed separately: white items can loose their whiteness.

• New coloured fabrics often have excess dyes; it is advisable to wash them separately for the first time.

• Wash small and large items together; this improves the washing result and the laundry is better distributed during spinning.

• Shake out garments before putting them into the machine.

• Insert each garment separately.

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Weight of laundry

Types of fabric and care labels

The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fabric and the instructions indicated on care labels.

Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatures.

Cotton

Linen and cottons marked with this symbol can be washed at high temperatures.

Cotton

Linen and cottons marked with this symbol are colourfast and can be washed at 60°C.

Cotton

Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours, therefore the washing temperature must not exceed these values.

Synthetics

Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gentle wash programme and they must therefore be washed using the specific programme.

304060

Sort of laundry

Preparing the wash cycle

Approximate

dry weights

1200 gBathrobes 300-600 gWork shirts 700 gQuilt covers 500 gSheets 100 gBlouses 200 gHand towels 100 gTea towels 200 gShirts 200 gPillowcases 200-250 gNight-gowns/Pyjamas 200-300 gTablecloths 250 gUnderwear

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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 particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric.

If the label has the symbol (do not wash), the garments must not be machine washed!

Preparing the wash cycle

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Detergents and additives

Which detergent and additive?

Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

How much detergent?

The quantity depends on:

• the load: if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;

• the degree of soil: use a small amount of detergent for lightly soiled garments. Judge the amount according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions and size of the load;

• the water hardness: the harder the water, the more detergent required. Instructions according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack.

Liquid detergent

Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer immediately before starting the pro- gramme, or a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum. Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Adding a water softener (descaling product)

A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft). Information on water hardness can be obtained from your local water supply authority.

Information on water hardness

Preparing the wash cycle

Degree of hardness French degrees °TH

0-15

German degrees °dH

0-7I=Soft

16-257-14II=Medium 26-3714-21III=Hard

more than 37more than 21IV=Very hard

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How to wash

Load the laundry

Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as

evenly as possible. Close the door.

Add detergent and additive

Pull the drawer out till it stops.

Pour the main wash detergent into compartment

If you wish to perform a prewash, or a STAINAction programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment

Important! Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN-Action programme, always use a STAIN remover.

Pour the fabric softener into compartment and the bleaching agent into compartment without exceeding the “MAX” mark.

Close the drawer, pushing it fully in.

Switching the machine on

To switch the machine on, press the ON/OFF button: if the programme selector dial is on the RESET position H, three flashing dashes will be displayed. If the programme selector dial is positioned on a wash programme, the duration of that programme will be displayed.

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How to wash

Selection of the desired wash programme

Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on.

Selection of the SPIN SPEED or NO SPIN “0” option

To select the desired spin speed, press the SPIN SPEED button: the corresponding light comes on. When selecting option “0” all the spinning phases are suppressed.

Selection of the STAIN , PREWASH or QUICK WASH option

, depending on the degree of soil of the laundry and on the type of fabric. The corresponding light comes on.

Selection of the RINSE HOLD and/or EXTRA RINSE option

The corresponding light(s) come(s) on.

H G F D C B A

1200

900

700

500

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How to wash

Selection of the DELAY START option

To delay starting of a programme, press the DELAY START button before starting the machine. The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on the display.

When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the selected delay will again appear on the display and the machine starts its countdown.

Starting the programme

To start the selected programme, press the START/PAUSE button; the corresponding light stops flashing.

The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is on.

If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the display. During this period it is possible to load other laundry: press the START/ PAUSE button. Open the door. Load the laundry. Close the door and press the START/ PAUSE button again.

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At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically and a flashing zero is displayed. The END pilot light stays on. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the corresponding

pilot light on the programme progress display remains lit to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.

The pilot light of the START button flashes and a zero is displayed. At the end of the programme (after draining), a flashing zero is dis-

played. Turn the programme selector dial to RESET H. Switch the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button . Remove the laundry from the drum.

Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid a subsequent wash being damaged by any forgotten items.

Close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleas-

ant smells.

How to wash

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Programme chart

Wash programmes

ECONOMY

Select the economy programme “E” instead of the 95°C programme when washing normally soiled whites; the wash is carried out at about 67°C, with consequent energy saving. The washing phase will be slightly longer.

In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the 60°C wash programme for cotton with a load of 4.5 kg.

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It corresponds to the highest temperature for each wash programme and for cotton to a load of 4.5 kg.

Wash

programme

White

Cottons

Temp.

95°-60°

Fabrics

Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels.

Additional

functions

STAIN QUICK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE

RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED

Max.

load

5 kg

Whites

ECONOMY

60°

Cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen.

STAIN PREWASH EXTRA RINSE

RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED

5 kg

Coloured

cottons

60°-50° 40°-30°

COLD

Coloured cotton or linen fabric, shirts, underwear, towels.

STAIN QUICK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED

5 kg

Synthetics

60°-50°

40°

COLD

Synthetic fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.

STAIN

QUICK

PREWASH

2 kg

Delicates

40°-30°

Delicate fabrics, for example curtains.

STAIN QUICK

PREWASH

EXTRA RINSE

2 kg

Wool/

hand wash

40°-30

COLD

Wool, wool mixture, silk and fabrics to be handwashed.

RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED

1 kg

Energy

Kwh

1.7

1.15

0.85

0.75

0.5

0.4

Water

lt.

Duration

min.

148

137

130

Consumption*

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Programme chart

Special programmes

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative,

as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.

Programme

Soak

Type of laundry

Heavily soiled fabrics, except wool.

Programme phases

Soak at 30°C. Stop with water in drum. To empty: press the START/PAUSE button

. The machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours.

Additional

functions

Max.

load

5 kg

Rinses

This programme can be used for rinsing hand washed garments.

3 rinses with liquid additive. Spin.

EXTRA RINSE RINSE

HOLD SPIN

SPEED

5 kg

Softeners

Hand washed garments to be starched or

1 rinse with liquid additive. Spin.

RINSE HOLD

SPIN SPEED

5 kg

Pump out

For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the

The water is emptied out.

Spin

Separate spin for all fabrics.

Spin.

SPIN SPEED

5 kg

Mini-

programme

Lightly soiled fabrics except wool

Wash at 30°C 2 rinses Short spin. (700 rpm max)

RINSE HOLD

SPIN SPEED

2 kg

Energy

Kwh

0.25

0.12

0.03

0.25

Water

lt.

Duration

min.

Reset

Cancel.

For cancelling the wash programme which is run-

Consumption*

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Cleaning and maintenance

After each wash

At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little 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.

Periodical cleaning

Exterior

Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet.

Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer.

Clean the drawer, from time to time, by rinsing it under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartments can be removed.

Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush.

Refit the drawer after cleaning.

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Cleaning and maintenance

Door seal

Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them.

Drain filter

The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean.

Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come out of the filter.

Pull out the filter. Clean the filter under a running tap, then

refit it, screwing it fully in.

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. To do this, depress the small yellow but-

ton on the hose. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap.

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Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled;

• place a bowl on the floor;

• put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water out. Should it not be possible to have access to the drain hose because, for

example the appliance is built in the kitchen furniture, slightly loosen the drain filter after placing a bowl on the floor to let the water come out slowly.

At the end screw the filter again.

Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows:

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the drain hose and the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor.

• Select the “PUMP OUT” programme D and run it until the machine stops.

• Turn the programme selector dial to RESET H.

• Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine off.

• Remove the plug from the power socket.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the drain hose back in its place.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance.

When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.

Cleaning and maintenance

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Something not working?

If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor.

If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines.

Troubleshooting

If a problem arises, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below.

If you call out an engineer when one of the following problems arises, or to repair a fault due to incorrect use, the call-out will be charged even if requested within the guarantee period.

During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed:

- E10: problem with the water supply (phase light is flashing)

- E20: problem with water draining (phase light is flashing)

- E40: door open (phase light is flashing) Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE but-

ton to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.

Problem

The machine does not work

Possible cause

The ON/OFF button Depress the button. has not been depressed.

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 plug is not connected. Insert the plug. The START button has not Press the button.

been pressed. The DELAY START Check the selected delay on

option has been selected. the display.

Solution

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Something not working?

Problem

The machine does not empty and/or does not spin

Possible cause

The drain hose is Check the whole length of squashed or kinked (E20). the hose and remove the

kink.

The drain filter or the drain Clean the filter or check hose are clogged (E20). the hose.

The RINSE HOLD option Empty out the water by (stop with water in drum) pressing the START button has been selected. or selecting the PUMP OUT

programme.

The laundry is not evenly Redistribute the laundry distributed inside the drum. manually in the drum.

There is water on the floor

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 leaking. ends.

The drain filter has not Fully screw the filter into been properly screwed on place. after cleaning.

Solution

The machine does not fill

The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is Check the whole length of the

squashed or kinked (E10). hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water Clean the filter.

inlet hose is clogged (E10). The door is not properly Close the door.

closed (E40).

The machine fills then empties immediately

The end of the drain hose Place the hose at the right is too low. height (see Installation

section).

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Something not working?

Problem

The door will not open

Possible cause

The programme is still Wait until the end of the running. programme before opening

the door.

The water level is above the Before opening the door, bottom edge of the door. the water must be emptied

out.

The machine is heating theWait until the end of the water. heating phase.

Solution

The machine vibrates or is noisy

The transit bolts have Check that the machine not been removed. has been unpacked as

described in the Installation section.

The feet have not been Carefully level the machine. adjusted.

There is little laundry in Correct operation of the the drum. machine is not affected.

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Something not working?

Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin

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. Only when the laundry is more evenly distributed will the spin cycle be performed, at a lower speed, if the laundry is not evenly distributed. If, after about 6 minutes, the laundry is still tangled, the machine will not spin. Therefore, if the laundry is still wet at the end of the cycle, it is advisable to redistribute it manually inside the drum and to select the spin programme again.

Problem Possible cause Solution

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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.

• The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected.

If grey stains remain on the laundry

• Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent.

• The temperature selected for the wash programme was too low.

• Fabric softener - especially the concentrated type - has come into direct contact with the laundry. Wash these stains immediately and pour fabric softener carefully.

Foam is still visible even after the last rinse

• Modern detergents often produce foam, even in the last rinse. However the laundry has been completely rinsed.

White residue is left on the laundry

• This is due to insoluble components in modern detergents and is therefore not the result of insufficient rinsing. Shake or brush the laundry. In future, it may be better to turn garments inside out before washing them. Check the choice of detergent; try using liquid detergents.

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Technical data

Height x Width x Depth 82x60x54.5 cm Depth with door opened 91 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx. Net weight 73 kg approx. Load (depending on programme) 5 kg max. Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200/900/700/500 rpm Water pressure 0.05 - 0.8 MPa

This appliance complies with the following EC directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC

- 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”.

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Service

In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. (Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed leaflet).

In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary.

Take note of the serial number (Ser.-No.) and the product number (Prod. No.) indicated on the rating plate.

Ser. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Furthermore, try to specify, as precisely as possible:

- The symptoms of the fault

- When the fault occurs

When can a service visit be charged during the guarantee period?

- when it should have been possible to solve the problem by yourself, with the help of the troubleshooting chart (see section “Something not working?”)

- when the engineer has to come out several times because he has not been given all the relevant information he needs and so, for example, has to fetch spare parts. Repeated trips can be avoided if you prepare your call to the Service centre as described above.

Made in EEC

Mod. L12500VI Type P6497639 Prod.No. 914510123 00 220-230V~50Hz 2200 W 10 A

ELECTROLUX ELECTRODOMESTICOS C.I.F. A-08145872 ESPAÑA,S.A.

Ser.No.

IPX4

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Instructions for installation and electrical connection

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.

• All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can circulate freely between the adjustable feet and the floor.

• The installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements.

• Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this should be carried out by our Service Force Centre.

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Dimensions of the appliance

Front view and side view

Rear view

Something not working?

810

160

600

1200

900

700

500

H G F D C B A

540

525

910

Cold water

340

170

Power cable

Drain

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Installation

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.

Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.

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

Carefully slide out the right polythene bag.

Repeat the operation for the left and central polythene bags.

Re-fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door hinges (in the plastic bag) and the previously removed screw.

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Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back.

Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted.

Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with the instruction booklet.

You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.

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.

• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal-burning stove, an insulating panel (85x57 cm) covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted between the two appliances;

• The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0.

• The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked.

• Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.

Levelling

Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.

Installation

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Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread.

The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.

WATER STOP

The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the window “A”. Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine.

In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying.

This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.

Installation

P0352

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Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or

injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.

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.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point. This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician.

Installation

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Building-in

This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A.

Preparation and assembly of the door

The machine is originally prearranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left. In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges (1) and the counter-magnet (6) provided with the appliance, at the right level (Fig. B).

a) Door

The dimensions of the door should be:

- width 595-598 mm

- thickness 16-22 mm The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base.

b) Hinges

To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 14 mm) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm.

The distance (B) from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture's dimensions.

The required dimensions are given in the picture C. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood (2-

Fig. B).

600

176

818

35 Ø 12.5-14 depth

16-22

515

416

165

596

570 min.

120

541

490

195

160

820 min

416

595-598

22+1,5

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c) Mounting the door

Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again.

d) Counter-magnet (6)

The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door. To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet (6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door.

Its position must correspond to the magnet (4) on the appliance (see picture D).

If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the plate (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount the countermagnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously described.

Attention!

When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be easily accessible.

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