AEG L5011, L5212 User Manual

DELICADOS

OFF

LAVADO
RÁPIDO

60

40

30

60

95

RESISTENTES

COLOR

40

30

40

30

30

ACLARADOS

DESAGUAR

CENTRIFUGAR

AHORRO ENERGÍA

5212

LANA

1200

1000

600

STOP

ACLARAD.

MARCHA

PAUSA

MANCHAS

PRE-

LAVADO

FRÍO

AQUA CONTROL

ACLARADO

PRELAVADO/
LAVADO

ACLARADO +

PUERTA

CENTRIFUGADO

FIN

SINTÉTICOS

/MEZCLA

LAVAMAT L 5011 - 5212

La lavadora ecológica

The environmentally friendly washing machine

Instrucciones para el uso

Instruction booklet

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.

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Printed on recycled paper.

People who think ecologically, act accordingly…

Contents

Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tips for environmental protection

Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Programme selector dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

START/PAUSE (MARCHA PAUSA) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Programme Option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

PREWASH (PRELAVADO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

STAIN (MANCHAS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

QUICK WASH (LAVADO RAPIDO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

SPIN SPEED (CENTRIFUGADO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

RINSE HOLD (STOP ACLARAD.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

Programme progress display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Cancelling a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Altering an option or a programme which is running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Opening the door after the programme has started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Preparing the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Sorting out and preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Weight of laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Types of fabric and care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56

Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Which detergent and additive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

How much detergent?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Liquid detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Adding a water softener (descaling product) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Information on water hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

How to wash

Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Select the desired wash programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Select the desired options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Select the SPIN SPEED or RINSE HOLD option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Select the EXTRA RINSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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Contents

Starting the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Programme progress display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

At the end of the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Programme charts: wash and special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-62

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

After each wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Periodical cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Door seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Drain pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65

Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Frost precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-68

Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-77

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Permanent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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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 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 95, 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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Safety instructions

Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances
can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully
supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a
risk that they could become trapped inside.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be 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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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 or soak
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.

• Energy saving programmes (AHORRO ENERGÍA/ECO) for normally
soiled cotton items.

• Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 600 rpm for L5212
and 800, 600 rpm for L5011.

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

• 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.

• 3-compartment drawer for detergent and abric softener.

• Balance control device: to prevent vibration during spinning.

• The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water con-
sumption so saving energy.

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Drain pump

Door

Control panel

Detergent drawer

Adjustable feet

DELICADOS

OFF

LAVADO
RÁPIDO

60

40

30

60

95

RESISTENTES

COLOR

40

30

40

30

30

ACLARADOS

DESAGUAR

CENTRIFUGAR

AHORRO ENERGÍA

5212

LANA

1200

1000

600

STOP

ACLARAD.

MARCHA

PAUSA

MANCHAS

PRE-

LAVADO

FRÍO

AQUA CONTROL

ACLARADO

PRELAVADO/
LAVADO

ACLARADO +

PUERTA

CENTRIFUGADO

FIN

SINTÉTICOS

/MEZCLA

Description of the appliance

Front view

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A

B

D

E

C

60

40

30

60

95

40

30

40

30

30

ECO

5011

1000

800

600

A

B

D

E

C

DELICADOS

OFF

LAVADO

RÁPIDO

60

40

30

60

95

RESISTENTES

COLOR

40

30

40

30

30

ACLARADOS

DESAGUAR

CENTRIFUGAR

AHORRO ENERGÍA

5212

LANA

1200

1000

600

STOP

ACLARAD.

MARCHA

PAUSA

MANCHAS

PRE-

LAVADO

FRÍO

AQUA CONTROL

ACLARADO

PRELAVADO/
LAVADO

ACLARADO +

PUERTA

CENTRIFUGADO

FIN

SINTÉTICOS

/MEZCLA

Description of the appliance

Control panel

A = Option buttons
B = START/PAUSE button
C = SPIN SPEED button
D = Programme progress dispaly
E = 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.

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AQUA CONTROL

AHORRO ENERGÍA

CENTRIFUGAR

DESAGUAR

ACLARADOS

LANA

DELICADOS

5212

OFF

FRÍO

30

30

40

95

30

RESISTENTES

60

40

30

60

40

SINT

COLOR

É

TICOS

/MEZCLA

Description of the appliance

The selector dial is divided into 5 sections:

• Cottons (RESISTENTES COLOR)

• Synthetics (SINTÉTICOS/MEZCLA)

• Delicates (DELICADOS)

• Woollens (LANA ) (hand washing)

• Special programmes

• Reset programme O/OFF
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position AHORRO ENERGÍA/ECO (economy) corresponds to the ENER-

GY SAVING programme for normally soiled laundry, extended washing
time. They cannot be combined with QUICK WASH (LAVADO RAPIDO

) option.

Position FRÍO = cold wash

START/PAUSE button MARCHA PAUSA

This button has two functions:
a) Start

After having selected the required programme, press this button to start
the machine.

b) Pause
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE

button: the relevant light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,

press the START/PAUSE button again.

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.

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Description of the appliance

PREWASH (PRELAVADO)

The machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash. 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 cannot be selected with the programmes for wool and with
STAIN option.

To be used for heavily soiled laundry.

STAIN (MANCHAS)

To treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main
wash with time optimised stain action phase, not selectable for wool, hand­wash or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C).

This function cannot be used with PREWASH .

QUICK WASH (LAVADO RAPIDO)

By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when
washing lightly soiled laundry.
This option is not available with programme wool, handwash and
economy programmes.

Important: By depressing at the same time buttons PRELAVADO and
LAVADO RAPIDO the machine will perform an extra rinse (see page

59).

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SPIN SPEED

Press this button to reduce the maximum
speed of the final speed proposed by the
machine for the selected programme or to
select option RINSE HOLD.
The maximum spin speed for cotton is:

- 1200 rpm for L5212

- 1000 rpm for L5011.

For synthetics, wool and delicates is 1000 rpm.

1000

800

600

1200

1000

600

STOP

ACLARAD.

RINSE HOLD (STOP ACLARAD.)

By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to
prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished,
the START/PAUSE button goes off, the END pilot light (FIN ) on the
programme progress display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERTA )
remains lit to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

Description of the appliance

To empty out water there are two possibilities:

• Select programme DESAGUAR (draining):
The water is emptied out without spinning.

• Select programme CENTRIFUGAR (SPIN). Select the spin speed by
means of the relevant button and then depress the START/PAUSE but­ton. The water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected
spin speed.

Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET
O/OFF and then to the DESAGUAR programme or CENTRIFUGAR

.

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

PREWASH/
WASH

RINSE
EXTRA
RINSE
SPIN

END

DOOR

PRELAVADO/
LAVA DO

ACLARADO

ACLARADO +

CENTRIFUGADO

FIN

PUERTA

running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished,
the FIN (End) pilot light comes on.

Cancelling a programme

To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector
dial to the RESET O/OFF position.

Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum
(RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O/OFF and then to
the programme DESAGUAR or CENTRIFUGAR .

Altering an option or a programme which is running

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

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

To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to
O/OFF and then choose a new programme.

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

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Description of the appliance

Opening the door after the programme has started

To open the door set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE
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.
The PUERTA light (Door) on the control panel indicates if the door can

be opened:

• light off: the door can be opened;

• light on: the door cannot be opened;

• blinking light: the door is opening. After 2 minutes it is possible to open

the door.

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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
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.

Before the first wash

Before your first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water
into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in
order to activate the ECO valve.

Then, run a cotton cycle at 95°, without any laundry in the
machine, to remove any manufacturing 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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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

60

40
30

40

50

60

95

Preparing the wash cycle

Sort of laundry

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

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.

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30

40

30

40

Preparing the wash cycle

Delicates

Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a
very gentle treatment.
The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric.

Woollens and particularly delicate items

Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are 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. M9604.

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Preparing the wash cycle

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

German degrees °dH

0-7I=Soft

0-15
16-257-14II=Medium
26-3715-21III=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 additives

Pull the drawer
out till it stops.

Pour the main
wash detergent
into compart­ment .

If you wish to
perform a PRE­WASH or STAIN
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 without exceeding the
“MAX” mark.

Close the drawer gently, pushing it fully in.

Select 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.

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PRELAVADO/
LAVADO

ACLARADO

ACLARADO +

CENTRIFUGADO

FIN

PUERTA

AQUA CONTROL

AHORRO ENERGÍA

CENTRIFUGAR

DESAGUAR

ACLARADOS

FRÍO

LANA

DELICADOS

30

5212

OFF

30

40

30

95

RESISTENTES

60

40

30

60

40

SINTÉTICOS

COLOR

/MEZACLA

How to wash

Select the desired options

PRE-

LAVADO

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

MANCHAS

LAVADO

RÁPIDO

Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option

It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant
button; the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on.

Selecting the option RINSE HOLD the laundry is left immersed in the
final rinse water.

If the spin speed is not reduced, the final spin speed will be as follows:

- cottons 1200 r.p.m. (L5212)
1000 r.p.m. (L5011)

- synthetics 1000 r.p.m.

- delicates 1000 r.p.m.

- wool (hand washing) 1000 r.p.m.

EXTRA RINSE

This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with
a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to
rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse).

The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate
programme and with programme ACLARADOS (RINSES).

Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option (ACLARADO + )

Press simultaneously the buttons PRELAVADO (PREWASH) and
LAVADO (QUICK WASH) for about 3 seconds: the light ACLARADO

+

comes on in the programme progress display.

This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the buttons
PRELAVADO (PREWASH) and LAVADO RAPIDO (QUICK WASH)
again until the pilot light ACLARADO

+

comes off.

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How to wash

Starting the programme

1. Check that the water tap is open.

2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme.

If the (END) light blinks for some seconds at the start of the pro­gramme it indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press
the START/PAUSE button again.

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.

PREWASH/
WASH

RINSE
EXTRA
RINSE
SPIN

END

DOOR

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. The (END) light comes on in the
programme progress display.

If the x (RINSE HOLD) option has been selected, the START/PAUSE but­ton goes off, the pilot light (END) on the programme progress dis­play illuminates, the lights PUERTA (DOOR) and . remain lit to
indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty out water there are two possibilities:

• Select programme DESAGUAR (draining):

The water is emptied out without spinning.

• Select programme CENTRIFUGAR (spin). Select the spin speed by means

of the relevant button and then depress the START/PAUSE button. The
water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.

Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET
O/OFF and then to the programme DESAGUAR or CENTRIFUGAR
(spin).

Turn the selector dial to O/OFF to switch the machine off.
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.

PRELAVADO/
LAVA DO

ACLARADO

ACLARADO +

CENTRIFUGADO

FIN

PUERTA

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Programme chart

Wash programmes for cottons

Wash

programme

RESISTEN-

TES

White

Cottons

and Linens

AHORRO

ENERGÍA/

ECO

COLOR

Coloured

cottons

Temp.

95°

(●)60°

60°-

40°-30°

Fabrics

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

Whites and fast­coloureds.

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

Additional

functions

PREWASH
STAIN
QUICK WASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

PREWASH
STAIN
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

PREWASH
STAIN
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

Max.

load

6 kg

6 kg

6 kg

Consumption*

Energy

kWh

2.3

1.02

1.3

Water

lt.

63

54

60

Duration

min.

150

155

120

SINTÉTI-

COS/MEZ-

CLA

Synthetics

DELICA-

DOS

Delicates

LANA/

Lavado a

mano

Wool

Hand wash

60°-

40°-30°

40°-30°

30°­FRIO

(Cold)

Non fast-coloureds.

Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains.

Wool, wool mix­tures, silk.

PREWASH
STAIN
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

QUICK WASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

3 kg

0.95

3 kg

0.55

2 kg 0.25 55 50

55

57

90

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(●) In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on

the energy label refer to the “

AHORRO ENERGÍA/ECO 60º” 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.

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Programme chart

Special programmes

Consumption*

Energy

kWh

0.07

19

/

Programme

ACLARA-

DOS

(Rinses)

DESA-

GUAR

(Drain)

CENTRIFU-

GAR

**

(Spin)

O/OFF

(Reset/Off)

Descrip-

tion

This pro­gramme can
be used for
rinsing hand
washed gar­ments.
For emptying
out the last
rinse water in
programmes
with the RINSE
HOLD option

Separate spin
for all fabrics.

Programme phases

3 rinses with liquid
additive.
Short spin.

The water is emp­tied out.

Short and long
spin.

For cancelling the
programme which
is running or to
switch the machine
off.

Additional

functions

EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

SPIN SPEED

Max.

load

6 kg

/

6 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.

** The spin will be short if the selected spin speed is 800 or 600 rpm.

Water

lt.

60

/

/

Duration

min.

30

20

10/6

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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

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

Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if
the machine does not empty and/or spin

the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects
such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.

Proceed as follows:
Disconnect the appliance.
If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
Open the pump door.

Place a container
close to the
pump to collect
any spillage.

Release the
emergency emp­tying hose, place
it in the contain­er and remove its
cap.

When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it.
Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing
the pump.

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Remove any
objects from the
pump impeller by
rotating it.

Put the cap back
on the emergency
emptying hose
and place the lat-

P1097

ter back in its
seat.

Screw the pump fully in.
Close the pump door.

Cleaning and maintenance

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

Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, 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 down;
open the the pump door;
place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose

into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl.
Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;

clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it;
screw the pump again and close the door.

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 emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in

a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying

hose after having put the cap on again
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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Important!

Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose
you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate
the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at
next washing.

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 it is possible that an acoustic warning signal
sounds, the FIN (END) light blinks:

- 1 flash: problem with the water supply

- 2 flahes: problem with water draining

- 4 flashes: door open

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE 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. of the lock should be heard.

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

been pressed.

Solution

Something not working?

Problem

The machine does not fill

The machine fills then
empties immediately

The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin

There is water on the floor

Possible cause

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

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

inlet hose is clogged.
The door is not properly Close the door.

closed.

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

section).

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

kink.

The drain pump or the Clean the pump or check
drain hose are clogged. the hose.

The RINSE HOLD option Empty out the water by
(stop with water in drum) selecting the DRAIN
has been selected. programme.

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

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.

The cap on the emergency Replace the cap on the
emptying hose has not been emergency emptying hose
replaced after cleaning the after cleaning the pump.
pump.

Solution

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Something not working?

Problem

The machine vibrates or is
noisy

The door will not open

Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin

Possible cause

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.

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.

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 10 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.

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 85x60x60 cm
Depth with door opened 101.5 cm
Height adjustment ± 10 mm approx.
Load (depending on programme) 6 kg max.
Use domestic
Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm
Drum speed during spinning 1200/1000/600 rpm (L5212)

1000/800/600 rpm (L5011)

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.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Made in EEC

Mod. L5212 Type P6346645
Prod.No. 91 48 41808 00
220-230V~50Hz 2200 W 10 A

Ser.No.

IPX4

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.

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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

90

DELICADOS

OFF

LAVADO
RÁPIDO

60

40

30

60

95

RESISTENTES

COLOR

40

30

40

30

30

ACLARADOS

DESAGUAR

CENTRIFUGAR

AHORRO ENERGÍA

5212

LANA

1200

1000

600

STOP

ACLARAD.

MARCHA

PAUSA

MANCHAS

PRE-

LAVADO

FRÍO

AQUA CONTROL

ACLARADO

PRELAVADO/
LAVADO

ACLARADO +

PUERTA

CENTRIFUGADO

FIN

SINTÉTICOS

/MEZCLA

565

605

1015

25

Cold water

335

170

70

40

45

85

Power cable

Drain

Front view and side view

Rear view

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Installation

Unpacking

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

Using the sup­plied spanner,
unscrew and remove the 2 rear bottom
screws. Slide out the 2 plastic pins. 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 block from the
bottom of the machine and release the
two plastic bags.

Carefully slide out
the left-hand bag
removing it
towards the right
and then down­wards.

Slide out the
right-hand bag
removing it
towards the left
and then
upwards.

Set the machine
upright and
remove the
remaining rear
screw. Slide out the relevant pin.

Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag
containing 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.

P1129

P0001

1

2

3

P1124

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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

Water inlet

Connect the water inlet hose to a separate
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.

75

Installation

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.

Directly into a
drain pipe at a
height of not

less than 60 cm
and not more
than
90 cm.

The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside
diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of
the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked.

For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must
remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top
part of the back side of the appliance.

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.

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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.
Important: The power supply cable must be easily accessible after

installing the machine.

Installation

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