AEG L12810VI User Manual

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LAVAMAT 12810 VI

The environmentally friendly washing machine

La lavadora ecológica

Instruction booklet

Instrucciones para el uso

PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

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.

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

Programme Option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PREWASH button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STAIN button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

QUICK WASH button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

RINSE HOLD button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

EXTRA RINSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

DELAY START button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

START/PAUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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

Cancelling 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

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

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

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How to wash

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

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

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

Selection of the desired options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selection of the SPIN SPEED or RINSE HOLD option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selection of the EXTRA RINSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

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

Programme progress display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Programme charts: wash and special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

After each wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Periodical cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Door seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Drain filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Frost precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35

Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Contents

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Permanent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-46

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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 or worktop are 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 and during the drying
cycle 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 90, 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.

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Safety instructions

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 programmes 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 programmes (90E), (60E) and (40E) for normally
soiled cotton items.

• Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700, 500 or 0 rpm.

• RINSE HOLD option: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse
water to prevent creasing.

• Delay timer: programme start can be delayed by 30 minutes to 23
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, bleach and fabric softener.

• Unbalance detection device: to prevent vibration during spinning.

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Description of the appliance

Front view

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Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Drain filter

Adjustable feet

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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), the washing temperature
according to the type of laundry.

The selector dial is divided into 5 sections:

• Cottons

• Synthetics

• Delicates

• Woollens and Handwash

• Special programmes from A to G

• Reset programme H

The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or anticlockwise.

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Description of the appliance

Position “90E”, “60E” and “40E” corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING
programmefor normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot
be combined with QUICK option). The washing temperature will
decrease and the duration of the washing will be prolonged.

Position = cold wash

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.

When an incorrect option is selected, the button light flashes for 2 sec­onds and in the display the Err message appears.

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 without spinning for Delicates.

This option is not available with the wool/handwash programme and
cannot be used with option.

For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.

STAIN

To treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main
wash with time optimised stain action phase, not selectable for wool

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wash

or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C).

This function cannot be used with

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QUICK WASH button

By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when
washing lightly soiled laundry.

This option is not available with wool/handwash and economy pro­grammes.

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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) and the (END) pilot lights on the programme
progress display illuminate. The door is firmly closed.

To empty out water:

• select the drain programme «D» to empty out the water without spin­ning;

• select the spin programme «F» for spinning;

• select the SPIN SPEED and depress button;

Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to position H
(reset) and then to the «D» or «F» programmes.

EXTRA RINSE

Can be used with all programmes except wool/handwash programme, A
(soak) and G (Miniprogramme).
The machine adds some rinses to rinsing phase.
This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents.

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, wool/handwash 900 rpm, for delicates and pro­gramme G (Miniprogramme) 700 rpm.

Description of the appliance

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DELAY START button

The wash programme can be delayed from 30, 60, 90 minutes and then
1 hour by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours.

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

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

To cancel the preset delay, press the button, then press the
button until the symbol 0’ is displayed.

Then press the button again to restart the programme.
The display shows the duration of the wash programme previously

selected .

START/PAUSE button

This button has two functions:

a) Start
After having selected the required programme, press this button to start

the machine. The corresponding pilot light stops flashing and remains
static. If you have selected the (DELAY START) option, the machine
starts its hourly countdown.

b) Pause
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button: the

corresponding pilot light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,

press the button again.

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Description of the appliance

Display

The display shows the following information:

• Duration of the selected programme (in hours and minutes), calcu­lated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for
each type of fabric.

After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every
minute.

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

• Delayed start, (23 hours max.) programmed using the special button

. The countdown is updated every hour and by 30 minutes during

the last 2 hours.

• Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation (see page 32).

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 pilot light comes on.

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Description of the appliance

Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Rinse Hold
Drain
Spin
Filter clogged
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Cancelling a programme

To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector
dial to the H (Reset) position.

Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum
( ), turn the selector dial first to H and then to the D (Drain) or F
(Spin) programmes.

Altering an option which is running

To alter an option, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the
button.

Any option can be modified before the machine starts it. After select­ing the new option press the button again to re-start the select­ed programme.

To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to
H and then choose a new programme.

The water is not emptied out and after pressing the button again
the machine restarts with the newly selected programme.

Opening the door after the programme has started

To open the door set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the but­ton.

The door can be opened if:

• the machine is not already heating;

• the water level is not above the bottom edge of the door;

• the drum is not turning.
If you need to open the door and it cannot be opened, switch the machine

off by pressing the ON/OFF button and wait about 3 minutes before open­ing the door (pay attention to the temperature and the level of the water
in the tub).

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

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Description of the appliance

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for prewash or stain remover. The prewash 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 additives (fabric softener, starch).
It is emptied at the last rinse.

The quantity of additives must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the
drawer.

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

The quantity 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
90°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufac-
turing residue from the drum and tub.

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

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Programme chart

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Description of the appliance

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.

605040

30

40

60

95

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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

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 WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.

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

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark
for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided
that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the
garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing
machine. M9605.

30

40

30

40

20

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 programme, 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

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

How to wash

Max. load

- cottons 5 kg

- synthetics and delicates 2 kg

- wool/handwash 1 kg

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, 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 gently, pushing it fully in.

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Cl

Cl

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.
The display shows the duration of the
programme.

Selection of the desired options

depending on the degree of soil of the laundry.
The corresponding light comes on.

Selection of the spin speed or no spin “0”

It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the
relevant button; the light corresponding to the selected
speed or no spin comes on.

If the spin speed is not reduced, the final spin speed will be

as follows:

- cottons 1200 r.p.m.

- synthetics 900 r.p.m.

- delicates 700 r.p.m.

- wool/handwash 900 r.p.m.

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How to wash

H

F

D

C

B

A

30

40

30

40

L 12810 VI

90

90 E

60 E

40 E

40

30

60

60 E

40

30

1200

900

700
500

0

Selection of the option

To delay starting of a programme, press the 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 button is pressed, the selected delay will appear
again on the display and the machine starts its countdown.

Starting the programme

1. Check that the water tap is open and the drain hose properly con­nected.

2. Press to start the programme.
If the option has been selected the programme will start at the

end of the countdown.
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 or to cancel the delay time.

• Load other laundry: press the button. Open the door. Load
the laundry. Close the door and press the button again.

• Cancel the delay time: press the button. Press the but-
ton until on the display appears 0’. Press the button
again to restart the programme.

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.

Display

The time to the end of the programme decreases
minute by minute and appears on the display.

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How to wash

Prewash
Wash
Rinse
Rinse Hold
Drain
Spin
Filter clogged
End

2.25

25

How to wash

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. A flashing zero appears on the display.
The light comes on in the programme progress display.

If the option has been selected, the corresponding pilot light on
the programme progress display stays on to indicate that the water
must be emptied out before opening the door either.

To empty out water:

• select the drain programme “D” to empty out the water without spin­ning;

• select the spin “F” for spinning;

• select the SPIN SPEED and depress button;

Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to position H
and then to the D or F programmes.

Turn the programme selector dial to H (reset).
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 any forgotten items

being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour
running into a load of whites.

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

ant smells.

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Programme chart

Wash programmes for cottons

(●) In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated
on the energy label refer to the 60E wash programme for cotton.

* 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 refers to the
highest temperature for each wash programme.

** Not with the positions 30° and .

Wash

programme

White

Cottons

Temp.

90°

Fabrics

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

Additional

functions

Max.

load

5 kg

90E

Whites

ECONOMY

90E

White cotton and
linen, for example
normally soiled sheets
and household linen.

5 kg

60E

Cottons

ECONOMY

(●)60E

Whites and fast­coloureds.

5 kg

40E

Coloured

cottons

ECONOMY

40E Non fast-coloureds. 5 kg

Coloured

cottons

40°-30°

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

**

5 kg

Energy

kWh

1.9

1.4

0.85

0.9

0.7

Water

lt.

52

49

49

49

49

Duration

min.

140

143

134

139

11 6

Consumption*

Programme chart

Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool/handwash

* 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 refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme.

** Not with the positions 30° and .

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Wash

programme

Synthetics

Temp.

60°-40°

30°

Fabrics

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

Additional

functions

**

Max.

load

2 kg

60E

Synthetics
ECONOMY

60°E

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

2 kg

Delicates

40°-30°

Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains.

**

2 kg

Wool

/

Hand wash

40°-30°

Wool, wool mix­tures, silk.

1 kg

Energy

kWh

0.85

0.5

0.55

0.4

Water

lt.

41

41

58

58

Duration

min.

87

87

58

57

Consumption*

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.

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Programme

Descrip-

tion

Programme phases

Additional

functions

Max.

load

B

Rinses

This pro­gramme can
be used for
rinsing hand
washed cot­ton garments.

3 rinses with liquid
additive.
Long spin.

5 kg

C

Softeners

Hand washed
garments to
be starched
or softened.

1 rinse with liquid
additive.
Long spin.

5 kg

D

Drain

For emptying out
the last rinse water
in programmes
with the Rinse
Hold option

or
at the end of pro­gramme A (Soak).

The water is emptied
out.

/

F

Spin

Separate spin. Long Spin.

5 kg

G

Minipro-

gramme

Lightly soiled
fabrics
except wool

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

2.5 kg

Energy

kWh

0.1

/

/

/

0.3

Water

lt.

40

16

/

/

40

Duration

min.

45

A

Soak 30°

Heavy soiled
fabrics
except wool.

Soak at 30°C for about
20 minutes.
Stop with water in the
tub (Rinse Hold).

5 kg 0.3 18 19

21

2

10

30

H

(Reset)

For cancelling the pro­gramme which is run­ning.

Consumption*

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 compartment 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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Cl

30

Cleaning and maintenance

Door seal

Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that could
be trapped in the fold.

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.

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.

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Cleaning and maintenance

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

- E20: problem with water draining

- E40: door open
At the same time the light flashes.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button to

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

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Problem

The machine does not work

Possible cause

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 button has not Press the button.

been pressed.
The option has been Check the selected delay on

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

The option (stop Empty out the water by
with water in drum) selecting the drain pro­has been selected. gramme or spin

programmes.

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 pump has not Fully screw the pump 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 and the drum programme before opening
is turning. 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 the Wait 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 few 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.

Problem Possible cause Solution

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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Something not working?

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Technical data

Height x Width x Depth 82x60x54.5 cm
Depth with door opened 95 cm
Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx.
Load (depending on programme) 5 kg
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”.

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.

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

- The alarm code displayed

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.

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Made in EEC

Mod. L12810VI Type P6497449
Prod.No.
220-230V~50Hz 2200 W 10 A

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

914510913 00

Ser.No.

IPX4

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

40

810

160

10

600

F

C

B

A

H

1200
900
700
500

0

30

60

40

30

90

60 E

40 E

40

30

90 E

60 E

40

D

L 12810 VI

30

40

540

90

525

950

Cold water

340

170

25

15

45

85

Power cable

Drain

Installation

Unpacking

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

Using the supplied 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.

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Installation

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.

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Installation

A

P0352

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.

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Installation

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 counter­magnet (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).

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600

596

818

A

515

5

,

176

416

165

120

541

8

90

490

B

6

1

7

2

1

3

3

8

2

160

600

600

min.

820 min

195

4

5

35 Ø 12.5-14 depth

16-22

B

C

416

C

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 (3-Fig. 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 (3-Fig. 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.

6

D

4

5

7

4

8

6

1

E

3

8

2

AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg

http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de

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