AEG L60640 User Manual

Lavamat 60640

User manual Washing Machine

Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Operating instructions 3

Safety information 3

General safety 3 Installation 3 Use 4 Child Safety 4

Product description 5

Detergent dispenser drawer 6

Control panel 6

Display (6) 7 Indicator pilot lights (8) 8

Personalization 8

Acoustic signals 8 Child safety lock 8

Daily use 9

Load the laundry 9 Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 9 Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) 10 Programme option buttons 10 Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 2) 10 Select the PREWASH option (Button 3)

10 Select the STAIN option (Button 4) 11 Select the TIME SAVING option (button 5)

11 Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE)

11 Select the START/PAUSE (Button 7) 11 Altering an option or a running programme

Interrupting a programme 12 Cancelling a programme 12 Opening the door after the programme has started 12 At the end of the programme 12

Care and cleaning 15

Descaling 15 After each wash 15 Maintenance wash 16 External cleaning 16 Detergent dispenser drawer 16 Washing drum 16 Door seal 17 Drain pump 17 Cleaning the water inlet filters 19 Emergency emptying out 20 Frost precautions 20

What to do if… 20 Technical data 23 Consumption values 24

Installation instructions 24

Installation 24

Unpacking 24 Positioning and levelling 26 Water inlet 27 Water drainage 27

Electrical connection 28 Environment concerns 29

Packaging materials 29 Ecological hints 29

Subject to change without notice

Safety information

Operating instructions

Safety information

Read carefully & keep for future reference.

• The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re-

quirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.

• It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for

future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

• Before first starting up, check the appliance for any damage incurred during transport.

Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures.

Store it at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.

General safety

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.

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

it!

• Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into

the drum before using.

• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp

material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.

• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric

can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.

• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case

as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.

• Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without

hems or torn material.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and

maintenance.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs

carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

Installation

• 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 Service Centre.

Safety information

• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to

the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual.

• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain

hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.

• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air

to circulate freely under the appliance.

• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after

the installation.

• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the “dangers of

freezing” chapter.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified

plumber or competent person.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified

electrician or competent person.

Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than

those for which it was designed.

• Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on

each garment label.

• Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.

• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened.

Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed.

• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be

machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine.

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

of the plug itself.

• Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface

or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible.

Child Safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• 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.

Product description

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb

into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.

Product description

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Rating plate 5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet

Control panel

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac- tion phase in the main wash.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash .

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft-

ener, starch). Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex-

ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme.

Control panel

Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the pilot lights. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 Programme selector dial 2 SPIN button 3 PREWASH button 4 STAIN button 5 TIME SAVING button 6 DISPLAY 7 START/PAUSE button 8 Indicator pilot lights

Symbols :

Handwash, Rinse Hold, Child Lock

Display (6)

6.2

6.1

6.1 Duration of selected programme : After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed

in hours and minutes (for example basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example

(see chapter «What to do if...»).

End of programme

When the programme has finished a blinking zero ( 8.2 ), the WASHING pilot light ( 8.1 ) and the pilot light of button 7 go out and the door can be opened.

Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow pilot light of button 7 light starts blinking.

6.2 Child safety lock

Stand by mode

If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled. Only the button 7 pilot light is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off. By pressing any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or switch off the appliance.

). The duration is calculated automatically on the

is displayed, the DOOR pilot light

Indicator pilot lights (8)

After having pressed the button 7 , the FUNCTIONING pilot light ( 8.1 ) comes on. When the pilot light 8.1 comes on this means that the machine is operating. The DOOR pilot light ( 8.2 ) indicates if the door can be opened:

• light on: the door cannot be opened

• light blinking: the door is opening

• light off: the door can be opened When the appliance is performing additional rinses the EXTRA RINSE pilot light ( 8.3 ) comes on. To add an additional rinse, please see chapter «Select an additional rinse».

Personalization

Acoustic signals

The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:

• at the end of the cycle

• in the event of operating problems. By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems). By pressing these two buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

Child safety lock

This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working. There are two different ways to set this option:

•

Before pressing button 7 : it will be impossible to start the machine.

•

after pressing button 7 : it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol 6.2 appears or disappears on or from the display.

Daily use

Load the laundry

1. Open the door by carefully pulling the

door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible.

2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a

click during closing.

WARNING!

Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint.

Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener

Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption.

1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it

stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment out the prewash phase or to perform the stain function, pour the detergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked

and, if you wish to carry

Daily use

2. If required, pour fabric softener into the

compartment marked used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.

(the amount

Daily use

Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1)

You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry. The pilot light of button 7 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selected programme.

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position programme/ Switching OFF of the machine.

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position , to switch the machine off.

If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the yellow pilot light of button 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme.

to Reset

Programme option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 7 . When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the in yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds.

For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter «Washing Programmes».

Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 2)

When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine. The relevant light will light up. RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty the water out please read chapter «At the end of the programme».

, the pilot light 8.2 goes on, the pilot light of button 7 is off and the door is

Select the PREWASH option (Button 3)

Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant light will light up.

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