AEG LAV40970 User Manual

LAVAMAT
40970 UPDATE

The washing machine that is friendly to the environment
User's instructions

Dear Customer,
Please keep this User’s Instructions with your machine. If you sell or

give your machine to someone else, don’t forget to include the User’s
Instructions.
It will inform the new user about how to operate it and about neces-

sary precautions.
Safety instructions

1. Step by step description of operations

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2. …..

3. …..
Advice and recommendations
Information about protection of the environment

This manual is printed on paper that protects the environment.

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It is not enough to think about the environment, action is necessary.

CONTENTS

User's instructions .............................................................. 5

Important warnings ........................................................................................... 5

Protection of the environment ....................................................................... 8

Wasching machine description....................................................................... 9

Detergent dispenser............................................................................................. 9

Conttrol panel......................................................................................................10

Consumption and programme duration ................................................... 16

Washing guide ................................................................................................. 17

Products.............................................................................................................. 21

International symbols for care of textiles ................................................ 23

How to do your washing................................................................................ 24

Programme tables ........................................................................................... 28

Cleaning and maintenance............................................................................ 30

Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 32

Installation and connection instructions ..................... 35

Safety instructions for the installation ..................................................... 35

Washing machine dimensions ..................................................................... 36

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Contents

Installing your washing machine ................................................................ 37

Position .............................................................................................................. 39

Leveling and moving the washing machine ............................................ 39

Electrical connection ....................................................................................... 40

Water connections........................................................................................... 41

Technical characteristics ................................................................................ 43

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USER'S INSTRUCTIONS

Important warnings

These warnings were written for your own safety and for the safety
of others.

Before using your washing machine for the first time

Respect the “Installation and connection instructions” given below.

Usage

This washing machine was designed for use by adults. Make sure that
children do not touch it or play with it.

Unpack your washing machine immediately when you receive it, or
ask someone else to unpack it for you. Check its general appearance.
If you have any reserves, make them in writing on the delivery form,
and keep a copy of it.

Your washing machine is designed for normal domestic use. Do not
use it for commercial or industrial purposes or for anything other
than the purposes for which it was designed.

Do not modify or attempt to modify the characteristics of this
washing machine. This would be dangerous for you.

Always pull out the plug and turn off the water supply tap when you
have finished using the washing machine.

Only wash articles that will resist machine washing. Follow the
instructions on the label attached to each article.

Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones,
material without hems or torn material.

Remember to take out coins, safety pins, broaches, screws, etc. before
you put clothes in the washing machine. This type of item can cause
serious damage if it is left in the washing.

Do not put articles in the washing machine if you have just cleaned
them using a stain remover containing gasoline, alcohol,
trichloroethylene, etc. If you use this type of stain remover, wait
until the product has evaporated before you put your washing in
the drum.

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Put all small items such as socks, belts, etc., together inside a small cloth
bag or pillow case, so that they cannot get trapped between the drum
and the tank.

Leave the cover and the drum open when you are not using your
washing machine, to air the tank and prevent the formation of mould
and bad smells.

Always unplug the washing machine before cleaning and servicing it.
Use only detergents designed for the washing machine. Follow the

recommendations made by the manufacturer of these products.
If the washing machine is installed in a location subject to frost,

completely drain the washing machine and unscrew the tap supply pipe
and put it down on the floor.

Elements forming part of the packaging (for example plastic films,
pieces of polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Keep these
packaging elements out of reach of children.

Make sure that pets cannot get into the drum of your washing machine.
Never use the washing machine 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.

Safety devices

Cover: your washing machine is equipped with a safety device
preventing the washing machine cover from closing when the drum
doors are open.
It is impossible to start it until the doors are closed. An electromechanical
safety device prevents you from opening the cover while the washing
machine is operating, and for about 2 minutes after the end of the
program.

Washing motor: a temperature safety device protects the motor
against risks of mechanical overload, or overvoltage or undervoltage.

Heating: heating will not start until the water quantity necessary for
washing has been added into the tank. This safety device is effective
mainly when the water supply is cut off or if you forget to open the
water supply tap.

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The anti-foam system: water consumption is very low, due to the
electronic spin cycle with an intermediate spin after the main wash and
three rinse cycles for white and color programs. The spin cycle remains
under the control of the foam detection system after the wash cycle has
finished. If necessary, the spin cycle will stop until all foam is removed.

The unbalanced weight protection system: this safety system keeps the
washing machine stable during intermediate spins or the final spin and
therefore detects any bad distribution of your washing (small load or
tangled washing). It can then remedy this situation.

The drum self positionning system: this electronic system ensures that
the doors are in the upper position when the wash programme finishes
thus aiding removal and loading of the washing. If the washing remains
unevenly distributed meaning that the drum is not in the correct
position, rotate the drum manually until the doors are in the upper
position.

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Protection of the environment

All materials marked with the symbol can be recycled. Place them in a
waste collection bin provided for this purpose (ask your local municipal
services) so that they can be recovered and recycled.
Plastics are identified as follows:

>PE< for polyethylene, for example for the surrounding cover and
envelopes containing the documentation;
>PS< for expanded polystyrene, for example packing parts practically
free of HCFC.
Cardboard is made from recycled paper and therefore should be discarded
in waste paper collection bins.

We recommend that the following instructions should be followed to save
water and energy, and therefore contribute to protecting the environment:

- When possible, use full loads rather than partial loads in your washing
machine (however do not overload the drum).

- Only use programs with prewash for very dirty washing.

- Adapt the amount of detergent to the water hardness, to the amount
of your washing, and how dirty it is.

If you scrap your old washing machine, make sure that you put everything
that could be dangerous out of service; cut the power supply cable flush with
the washing machine, and prevent the door latch from closing.

Automatic adjustment of water consumption

This automatic adjustment system adapts the water consumption as a
function of the quantity and nature of the washing.

If you have an operating problem, refer to the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section.
If you need help after you have made all these verifications, you should
normally call the After Sales Service of the company that sold you the
washing machine. If this is impossible (if you have moved, or if the shop in
which you bought your washing machine has closed, etc.), please call the
Consumer Advice Service which will then inform you of the address of an
After Sales Service.

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Washing machine description

User's instructions

Front view

Lid

Filter access
door

Control panel

Handle for
opening the lid

Detergent dispenser

Powder detergent for programs with pre­wash (compartment 1).

Powder or liquid detergent for the main
wash (compartment 2).

Bleach compartment (compartment 3)
Liquid additives (softener, crease remover, starch, etc.

(compartment 4).

Adjustable stands

Lever for lifting the
washing machine onto
rollers

1

3

4

2

5

5

Softener overflow.

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Control panel

Spin pushbutton/

RINSE HOLD

Additional programme

pusbuttons Door control lamp

Start/Pause pushbutton

Programmes

procedure

Programme

selector

Overdose lamp

Programme selector

It is used to select the most suitable
programme to the type and soiling of your
laundry.

It can be turned to the right or to the left.

PARADA = OFF

This position of the programme selector switchs off the appliance.
Moreover, thanks to this option, you can cancel a programme which has already
been selected. Another programme can then be selected.

RESISTENTES / COLOR = WHITE / COLOUREDS

Main wash for coloured or white laundry from 30° C to 95° C.

ECONOMIA = ECO PROGRAMME

By washing normally soiled white clothes at around 67° C, this programme

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saves energy. Furthermore, it increases the wash duration and it can not be
used on the CORTO (QUICK) pushbutton.

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SINTETICOS / MEZCLA = SYNTHETICS

Main wash for lightly soiled fabrics from 40° C to 60° C.
PLANCHADO FACIL position = EASY IRONING : wash at 40° C for mixed clothes.

Thanks to this programme, clothes have just to be lightly ironing or even do
not have to be ironing anymore.

DELICADOS = DELICATES

Main wash for delicates fabrics from 30° C to 40° C.

LANA = WOOL /

(handwash)

Main wash (from cold "frio" to 40° C) for machine washable woollen garments
and also for all other garments which contain the "hand washable" symbol
on the care label.

ACLARADO = RINSE DELICATE

Separate rinse which can, for instance, be used to rinse and spin handwash
garments.
The appliance performs 2 rinses cycles and a short spin.

SUAVIZANTE = SOFTENER

The washing machine performs a separate rinse in order to use some starch,
softener or waterproofing.
You have to put the products in the liquid additives compartment

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DESAGUAR = DRAIN

Separate drain for programmes which end with the tub full (rinse hold) so as
to drain the water before the final rinse.

CENTRIFUGADO = SPINNING

Drain of the water after a rinse hold and spin or separate spin for handwashed
cotton garments.

CENTRIFUGADO CORTO = SHORT SPINNING

Drain of the water after a rinse hold and short spin or short spin for
handwashed delicate garments (synthetic, delicate or woollen fabrics).

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Additional programme pushbuttons

Additional programme pushbuttons enable to adapt the
washing programme to the laundry soil level. It is not
necessary to use these options so as to wash normally soiled
garments.
The use of the different options depends on the chosen
programme.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding lights
illuminate. When pressed again, the corresponding lights
extinguish.
When an additional function is not compatible with the selected programme,
the corresponding lights does not illuminate.

PRELAVADO = PREWASH

Prewash at 30° C before the main wash which starts automatically. The prewash
ends by a short spin as far as the white/coloureds, synthetics programmes are
concerned and by a drain of the water for the delicate garments.
It is not possible to select the prewash option with the wool and handwash
programmes and also with the REMOJO (SOAKING) and MANCHA (STAIN)
pushbuttons. This option is recommended for very soiled clothes.

REMOJO = SOAKING

The soaking function, which is not compatible with the wool programme and the
PRELAVADO (PREWASH) pushbutton, enables to realize a cleaning at a
temperrature of 30° before the main wash. Its duration is approximately 45
minutes.

CORTO = QUICK

By pressing this button, the washing time is reduced. This function can not be
used on the wool and handwash programmes, MANCHA (STAIN) pushbutton.

MANCHA = STAIN

For the cleaning, with a special detergent, of the very soiled or/and stained
garment. The main wash is inscreased from 5 to 10 minutes depending on the
selected programme. The cleaning detergent has to be put in the

compartment.
This function is not compatible with the wool and handwash programmes,
REMOJO (SOAKING) and PRELAVADO (PREWASH) pushbuttons.

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Spin pushbutton / RINSE HOLD (SPÜLSTOPP)

When selecting a programme, a maximum speed
(corresponding to the type of laundry) is displayed.
However, by pressing the spin button, this speed can be
reduced or the ANTIARRUGAS (RINSE HOLD) option can be
selected depending on your drying possibilities.

Spinning speeds depend on the type of laundry. The following speeds can be
selected :

• White / Coloureds
RINSE HOLD (Antiarrugas) / 400 / 700 / 900 rpm

• Synthetics / Wool / Handwash
RINSE HOLD (Antiarrugas) / 400 / 700 / 900 rpm

• Delicates
RINSE HOLD (Antiarrugas) / 400 / 700 rpm

The ANTIARRUGAS (RINSE HOLD) option can be used with all wash and rinse
programmes. The water from the final rinse is not drained at the end of the
selected programme to prevent creasing the laundry if it is not removed
immediately from the drum. You can select this option at any point up to the
rinse cycles by selecting the Start/Pause button beforehand. As the cycle is
finished, the START/PAUSE light flashes, the FIN (END) and PARADA TAMBOR
(DRUM SELF POSITIONNING) relevant lights illuminate.

There are three different ways of draining the water:

• Select the DESAGUAR (DRAIN) programme

The appliance drains the water without spinning. Before selecting the DESAGUAR
(DRAIN) programme , the programme selector must be in the PARADA (OFF)
position.

• Press the START/PAUSE (MARCHA/PAUSA) button

The appliance drains the water and spins the washing depending on the type
of laundry at maximum speed.

• Select the spin speed
Select the desired spin speed by pressing the spin button and then press the
START/PAUSE (MARCHA/PAUSA) button.
Warning: if the water is not drained within 19 hours, the appliance performs

automatically the drain.

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START/PAUSE (MARCHA/PAUSA) pushbutton

This button has three functions: start - pause - continuation of the cycle after
stopping with the tub full.
Start:
After having selected the wash programme, press this button to start the
appliance; the corresponding light remains illuminated.
Pause:
The programme in progress is interrupted when this button is pressed. It
continues when this button is pressed again. During the pause, the light of the
START/PAUSE button flashes.
Drain:
By pressing the START/PAUSE button:

- The water from the soak programme is drained.

- The water from programmes with rinse hold is drained (ANTIARRUGAS option
selected) and the clothes are spun.

Opening the lid when the appliance is working

You can open the lid after having set the washing
machine to pause by pressing the START/PAUSE
pushbutton, provided the folowing conditions exist:

- the appliance is not in the heating phase,

- the level of the water is not so high,

- the drum is not turning.
When the appliance is working, the TAPA (DOOR) and MARCHA/PAUSA (START/

PAUSE) relevant lights inform you if the lid can be opened:

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If:

- the MARCHA/PAUSA (START/PAUSE) pushbutton flashes in red,

- and that the LAVADO (WASH) relevant light flashes too,
this means that the washing programme has been launched and that the lid is

not properly closed. In this case, push firmly in the lid and launch again the
washing programme.

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Programmes procedure

When you select a programme, the lights corresponding to the various phases
of the programme illuminate.

When the programme starts, only the TAPA (DOOR) and the phase in progress
lights remain illuminated.

ACLARADO PLUS = RINSE PLUS

Your washing machine is designed in order to save water consumption.
However, allergic people may need to rinse their clothes with more water.

When the ACLARADO PLUS (RINSE PLUS) function is selected, the appliance
performs an extra rinse as far as the White/Coloureds, Synthetics and Delicates
programmes are concerned.

When the appliance is delivered, no extra rinse is programmed.
Program the extra rinse

- Turn the programme selector to one of the White/Coloureds, Synthetics or
Delicates position (at any temperature).

- Push the PRELAVADO (PREWASH) and CORTO (QUICK) pushbuttons for at least
10 seconds. The ACLARADO PLUS (RINSE PLUS) relevant light illuminates. The
extra rinse step is then activated. It remains activated until its cancellation.

Cancel the extra rinse

- Turn again the programme selector to one of the White/Coloureds, Synthetics
or Delicates position.

- Push the PRELAVADO (PREWASH) and CORTO (QUICK) pushbuttons for at least
10 seconds. The ACLARADO PLUS (RINSE PLUS) extinguishes.
The extra rinse step is now desactivated.

PARADA TAMBOR = DRUM SELF POSITIONNING

This light illuminates at the end of the washing cycle when the drum is properly
positionned. The FIN (END) relevant light illuminates. The door security is
desacticated.

FIN = END

This relevant light informs you of the washing cycle end. The laundry can then
be unloaded except if the ANTIARRUGAS (RINSE HOLD) function has been
selected. In this case, run a drain or a spin beforehand.

EXCESO = OVERDOSE

The light illuminates if you have used so much detergent during the washing
programme.
At the time of the next washing, please respect the amount of detergent and
do not exceed the maximum level.

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Consumption and programme duration

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The pre-wash time for a cotton programme is about 25 minutes and for
synthetic programme is about 20 minutes.

Values given in the above table are provided as a guide and may vary
depending on the water supply temperature and pressure, and your
electricity power supply mains voltage.

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Washing guide

Sorting washing by category

We recommend that you sort your washing by category, to get the best
washing results:

firstly, robust washing that will resist vigorous washing and spinning;
secondly, delicate washing that should be treated with care.

Choose a program suitable for the most delicate fiber if you want to wash
a mix of different clothes, loads composed of articles made of different

natures of fibers.

Temperatures and symbols

Maintenance labels will guide you in choosing an appropriate wash­ing program. It is recommended that you read the maintenance labels
while sorting the washing.
Temperature information specified on maintenance labels give maxi­mum values.

Washing that can be boiled

Cotton and linen textiles marked with this maintenance symbol are not
delicate. They will resist high temperatures and mechanical forces. The

WHITE program is appropriate for this washing type.

Colored washing

Cotton and linen textiles marked with this maintenance symbol are not
delicate. They will resist high mechanical forces. The COLOREDS program is
appropriate for this type of washing.

Easy to maintain washing

Textiles such as finished cotton, blended cotton based materials and
synthetic materials marked with this symbol require more gentle mechanical
treatment. The TEXTILE BLENDS program is appropriate for this type of

washing.

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Delicate washing

Textiles such as layered, micro-fiber, synthetic textiles and net curtains
marked with this maintenance symbol require particularly gentle
treatment. The DELICATE program is appropriate for this type of

washing.

Wool and particularly delicate washing

Textiles such as woolens, wool blends or silk marked with this label are
particularly sensitive to mechanical forces. The WOOLENS program is
appropriate for this type of textile.

Woolen clothes marked with the

(wool) label are only machine

washable if the comment “non-fluffing” or “fluff resistant”, and
“machine washable” is added.

Textiles marked with the

(hand washable) label or (do not

wash) label cannot be washed in the washing machine!

Follow the “wash separately” or “wash separately several times”
maintenance instructions.

Washing coloreds

When washed for the first time, coloreds can lose their color and stain
other items of your washing.
We recommend that you carry out the following simple test to make

sure that coloreds will not lose their color:

Choose a part of the washing

that will not be seen

Then place it on a

piece of white

material

If the washing does

not lose its color, you

can wash it in the

machine.

Treatment of stains

Stains that might not wash clean (particularly if they are old) should
be treated working inwards from the outside of the stain in order to

avoid forming halos.
Grass. Rub carefully with soap and apply dilute Javel water. Alcohol

at 90°C can give good results for wool.

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Dampen it using

warm water

If the washing
loses its color,

wash it by hand

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Ball point pen - felt pen. Dab with a clean cloth soaked in alcohol at 90°.
Take care not to spread the stain.

Rust. Use an anti-rust product, following the manufacturer’s instructions
carefully.

Scorch marks. If the material is only slightly scorched and if the colors can
resist the treatment, allow to soak in water to which a little Javel water has
been added. Otherwise soak the fabric in hydrogen peroxide (concentra­tion 10%) and allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.

Chewing gum. Dilute the chewing gum using a nail varnish remover and
then remove it using a clean cloth. Make sure that the nature of the textile
will resist the nail varnish remover.

Tar-bitumen. Spray a little fresh butter on the stain, allow to stand and
then dab it using turpentine.

Lipstick. Put the stained surface of the fabric on absorbent paper, and then
dampen the back of the material with nail varnish remover, taking care to
change the paper under the stain frequently. Make sure that the remover
will not damage the fabric.

Paint. Do not allow paint to dry. Treat it immediately with the solvent
mentioned on the paint can (water, turpentine, white spirit). Apply soap,
and then rinse.

Candle wax. Scratch the wax off with a non-cutting blade in order to
remove as much wax as possible, and then iron the material using a sheet
of tissue paper between the hot iron and the stained fabric.

Checking the washing

Empty the pockets.
Close zip fasteners and press studs.
Remove hooks from net curtains, or put the net curtains in a cover.
Remove buttons that are not firmly sewn on, and pins and staples.
Put net curtains in a bag, for example pillow case, to protect them.
Sew on or remove all buttons that are only held on by a single thread.

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Maximum washing loads depending on the nature of the fibers

The quantity of washing added into the drum must not exceed the
maximum capacity of the machine. This capacity varies depending on
the nature of the textiles.
Wash smaller amounts if your washing is very dirty, and for absorbent
fabrics.

Maximum load

Not all textiles have the same volume and the same water retention
capacity.

This is why the drum may usually be filled:

- completely but without excessive pressure for cotton, linen, blend
washing,

- half full for treated cotton and synthetic fibers,

- about one third full for delicate articles such as net curtains and
woolens.

For blends, fill the drum as you would for the most delicate fibers.
The following is a guide of the average weights of frequently washed
items.

Bath towel ............................................................................................. 1200 g

Hand towel .............................................................................................. 180 g

Large sheet ............................................................................................ 1300 g

Single sheet.............................................................................................. 800 g

Pillowcase ................................................................................................. 200 g

Night dress ................................................................................................ 180 g

Man’s pyjama ...........................................................................................500 g

Child’s pyjama .........................................................................................200 g

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Man’s shirt ................................................................................................250 g

Blouse......................................................................................................... 150 g

Dishcloth ................................................................................................... 100 g

Working jacket...........................................................................300 à 600 g

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Products

Choice of detergent

Manufacturers always mark maximum detergent quantities to be used on
their detergent packages, depending on the amount of washing.
Comply with doses and instructions specified on packages.
The “Direct Spray” washing process reduces consumption of water and
detergents, consequently you should only use two thirds of the doses

recommended on packages by detergent manufacturers.

Proportioning

The quantity of detergent to be
used depends on the amount of

Hardness range

Water hardness in mmol/l

(millimoles per liter)

washing to be washed, the hard­ness of the water and how dirty

I - soft

up to 1,3

your washing is.
Reduce doses slightly if the wa-

II - medium

1,3-2,5

ter is soft. Increase doses slightly
if the water is hard, or if the

III - hard

2,5-3,8

washing is very dirty or stained.
You can determine the degree

IV- very hard

more than 3,8

of hardness of your water by
asking the water distribution

utility in your region or any other competent authority.
Note: Only use low foam detergents sold in the shops specially for use in

washing machines. Use neutral products for washing woolens.

If you use liquid detergents, put the proportioning ball directly in the drum
and choose a program without pre-wash. If you dry your washing in a drier,
do not forget to take out the proportioning ball. You can also add liquid
detergent for your washing into the drum directly, provided that you do not
do a pre-wash and you start your washing machine immediately.

Liquid detergents are suitable for low temperatures (namely 30°C and 40°C).
It is recommended that a powder detergent should be used for higher
temperatures from 60°C to 90°C.

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Softener

With this distributor, you can automatically add a liquid softener to your last
rinse water. Respect the proportions shown on the flask, depending on the
nature of the softener used (normal or concentrated).
Do not exceed the maximum softener quantity (80 ml) specified for the
product box. An overflow orifice under the softener display window will
inform you if you add too much.
It is recommended that you should add a softener product while washing to
facilitate drying and make your washing softer. It can also help to eliminate
static electricity.

Bleach agent

You may use a bleach agent on cotton programmes. However, make sure that
the fabric withstands the treatment. Bleach is automatically washed down
into the drum. Pour 1/4 to 1 glass of 12° chl bleach into compartment marked

(

) before switching the machine on.

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Strong wash

International symbols for care of textiles

Max. wash

temperature 95°C

Delicate wash

BLEACHING

IRONING Hot iron max. 200°C Warm iron max. 150°C

Dry cleaning

DRY CLEANING

in all solvents

Max. wash

temperature 60°C

Bleach in cold water

Dry cleaning in

perchlorethylene petrol,

pure alcohol, R111 & R113

Max. wash

Temperature 40°C

Max. wash

Temperature 30°C

Lukewarm iron max. 110°C Do not iron

Dry cleaning in petrol,

pure alcohol, and R 113.

Hand wash

Do not bleach

Do not dry clean

Do not wash

at all

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DRYING

Flat On the line

On clothes hanger

High temperature.
Low temperatrue

Tumble dry

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Do not tumble

dry

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How to do your washing

Before using your washing machine for the first time, we recommend that you
do a preliminary wash with the machine empty, as a precaution to clean the
drum, tank and the product box.

1. Pour a dose of detergent in the “washing” distributor.
2 . Select the "WHITE / COLOUREDS 95°C" program.

3. Press the “START/PAUSE” button.

1. Loading the washing

Lift the machine lid.
Open the drum by pressing the release button

(A). The two flaps will open automatically.

Shake the laundry out loosely and place into the
drum. Close the drum and shut the lid.
Warning: before closing the lid of your appliance,

ensure that the drum is properly closed:

The two flaps are fastened.
Button A is released (in the raised position).

Maximum load of dry washing

Medium dirty white / Coloured washing ..... 4,5 kg

Synthetics.................................................................. 2,0 kg

Delicate...................................................................... 2,0 kg

Net curtains ............................................................ 2,0 kg

Wool............................................................................1,0 kg

2. Detergent proportions

A

Pour the dose of powder detergent into the ( ) distributor and into the ( )
distributor if you chose a program with pre-wash: also add a water softener
if you wish.
If you are using a liquid detergent, refer to the “Choice of detergent” section
in the washing guide.

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3. Adding detergents

If necessary, pour the softener into the softener distributor ( ) or the bleach
agent into the bleach compartment (

).

Your washing machine was designed to reduce consumption of water and
detergents. Therefore make sure that the levels in the product box (detergent,
softener) are below the MAX marks at the side of your product box display port.

4. Selecting the desired programme

Turn the programme selector to the chosen programme. The lights corresponding
to the phases included in the programme illuminate.
The PARADA (OFF) position of the programme selector switches off the appliance.
This function enables also to cancel a programme and to restart the washing
machine in case of error. If the programme selector is turned when the appliance
is performing a wash cycle, the programme will be carried out and will ignore
the new position of the selector. In order to solve this problem, re-position the
programme selector on its original position. The timer for the current cycle
reappears in the display window.

5. Selecting the spin speed

When selecting the programme or in pause mode, the light corresponding to the
maximum spin speed illuminates. You can adjust the spin speed which corresponds
to the type of laundry and the degree of dampness required at the end of the
wash depending on your drying possibilities. You can also choose the rinse hold
option.
If you do not modify the spin speed, the final spin is automatically adapted to
the chosen programme:

- WHITE / COLOUREDS 900 rpm

- SYNTHETICS 900 rpm

- DELICATES 700 rpm

- WOOL /

(handwash) 900 rpm
The middle spin speed depends on the chosen programme and can not be
modified.

6. Selecting, if necessary, one of several additional programme pushbuttons

- To change the selection, press an other button.

- To cancel a wrong selection, press again the same button.

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7. Starting the programme

1. Open water inlet tap.

2. Start the washing programme : press theSTART/PAUSE button.
The water comes into the drum from 15 to 20 seconds after pressing the Start/

Pause button.

8. Programme progress

Before pressing the START/PAUSE button, the programme progress displays the
different steps of the chosen programme. During the wash programme, the light
corresponding to the phase in progress illuminates.

Modifying of the spin speed (after a pause)

During the wash cycle (before starting the "spin" step), you can still modify the
spin speed. You can also select a rinse hold until the end of the "rinsings" step.
The other selections can not be modified.

Interrupting a programme in progress

The wash programme starts again when it had been interrupted. A modification
of the programme is not possible even during the pause.

9. End of programme

The appliance is equipped with a security which prevents the opening of the lid
during the cycle. When the drum is in the high position, the PARADA TAMBOR
(DRUM SELF POSITIONNING) light illuminates. Then, the FIN (END) light illuminates
and the START/PAUSE (MARCHA/PAUSA) relevant light extinguishes : the lid can
be opened.

Programmes end by:

• a spin (for all the wash programmes) if the ANTIARRUGAS (RINSE HOLD)

option has not been selected,

• a rinse hold (for all the wash programmes) if the ANTIARRUGAS option

has been selected. The START/PAUSE button flashes, the PARADA TAMBOR
(DRUM SELF POSITIONNING) and FIN (END) lights illuminate. The START/

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PAUSE relevant light stops flashing. You can then end these programmes
by a spin by pressing the START/PAUSE button or by a drain by positionning
the programme selector on the drain position (before placing the
programme selector on the PARADA (OFF) position). Then, press the START/
PAUSE button.
At the end of these steps, the FIN (END) light illuminates.

User's instructions

At the end of the cycle, place the programme selector on the PARADA (OFF)
position in order to switch off the appliance.

Remove the laundry. Unplug the appliance and switch off the water inlet tap.
Check that the drum is empty: any garments left in the appliance may be

damaged during the next wash (shrinkage) or their colour may run onto other
garments.

Note:

Leave the lid open in order to air the washing machine.

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Programme tables

Washing

This table does not include all possibilities, simply the best and most
usual adjustments in practice.

Washing type,

care label

Washing to be
boiled

Coloureds

Easy care washing

Max. washing

quantity

(dry weight)

4,5 kg

4,5 kg

2,0 kg

1,0 kg

Timer /

Temperature

WHITE
COLOUREDS
95° C

ECONOMIC PROGRAMME:
WHITE / COLOUREDS
ECO PROGRAMME

WHITE
COLOUREDS
from 30° C to 60° C

SYNTHETICS
from 40° C to 60° C

EASY IRONING
40°

(1)

Other

possible

buttons

PREWASH
SOAKING
QUICK
STAIN

PREWASH
SOAKING
STAIN

PREWASH
SOAKING
QUICK
STAIN

PREWASH
SOAKING
QUICK
STAIN

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Delicate washing

Wool / Handwash

1) Program recommended for comparisons based on standard IEC 456. Thermostat on 60°C.

2,0 kg (or 15­20 m² of net
curtains)

1,0 kg

DELICATES
from 30° C to 40° C

WOOL /
from cold to 40° C

PREWASH
SOAKING
QUICK

Separate softener / Starch

User's instructions

Washing type

Washing to be boiled
Coloreds

Easy care washing
Delicate washing

Wool

Separate rinse

Washing type

Washing to be boiled
Coloreds

Easy care washing

Max. washing quantity

(dry weight)

4,5 kg

2,0 kg
2,0 kg

1,0 kg

Max. washing quantity

(dry weight)

4,5 kg

2,0 kg

Timer

RINSE DELICATE
(ACLARADO)

Timer

SOFTENER
(SUAVIZANTE)

Delicate washing
Wool

Separate spin

Washing type

Washing to be boiled
Coloreds

Easy care washing
Delicate washing
Wool

2,0 kg
1,0 kg

Max. washing quantity

(dry weight)

4,5 kg

2,0 kg
2,0 kg
1,0 kg

Timer

SPINNING (CENTRIFUG.)

SHORT SPIN
(CENTRIFUG. CORTO)

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User's instructions

Cleaning and maintenance

Always unplug your washing machine before cleaning.

Removing scale from your washing machine

.

It is usually not necessary to remove scale from the washing machine if the
correct amounts of detergent were added.
If you need to remove scale, use a special non-corrosive product specially
designed for washing machines, that you can buy in the shop.
Respect the dose and frequency of scale removal shown on the packaging.

After each washing cycle

.

We recommend that you leave the cover and drum open after each wash,
to air the tank and prevent the formation of mould and bad smells.
Clean inside the cover and around the tank inlet using a sponge soaked
in water (do not use a scouring pad).

The cladding

Clean the washing machine cladding using lukewarm water and a mild
detergent. Rinse and dry carefully.
Warning: never use alcohol, solvents or similar products, abrasives or a
sponge with a scouring pad.

The control panel

Clean the control panel with lukewarm water and a moist sponge.

The detergent dispensers

fig.1

Removing the detergent dispenser

Press on the clips on each side of the product box and pull it upwards (fig. 1 and
fig. 2).
You can thus clean it with running water using a brush or a twisted cloth (fig.

3). Check that the siphons at the back of the product box are not blocked (fig.

4).

Replacing the box

fig.2 fig.3

fig.4

fig.5

Put the product box back into position in the slots until it clicks into position
(fig. 5).

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User's instructions

The drain filter

Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine
regularly. If your washing fluffs a lot, clean the filter
after every wash. Lower the drain pipe into a large
receptacle placed on the floor to drain any water

remaining in your washing machine and then:

Fig.1

to drain all remaining water:
a. Open the chute (fig. 1)
b. Place a shallow receptacle with a straight edge under
the chute. To finish draining, turn the drain filter plug
until it is vertical to allow all remaining water to run out
(fig. 2).

.

to clean the filter:
a. Turn the filter in the anti-clockwise direction and
take it out (fig. 3).
b. Clean it carefully with running water.
c. Put the filter back in position and screw it in the
clockwise direction.
d. Close the chute again.

Fig.2

Fig.3

Precautions against frost

If your appliance is exposed at a temperature lower than 0° C, take the
following precautions:

- Switch off the water inlet tap and the water inlet pipe.

- Place the end of this pipe and this one of the drain pipe in a basin on the
ground.

- Select the drain programme (PUMPEN).

- Switch off the appliance by placing the selector programme on the AUS
(OFF) position.

- Unplug the appliance.

- Rescrew the water inlet pipe and replace the drain pipe.
In this way, the water remained in the pipes is drained. So frost can not
damage your appliance.
For the future uses of your appliance, make sure that the temperature of the
room where is located the machine is upper than 0° C.

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User's instructions

Troubleshooting

The manufacturing process of your appliance has been subject to many checks.
However, if you notice an operating fault, refer to the table below before
calling the after-sales service. Whilst the appliance is operating, the following
error codes may appear :

Aclarado plus (Rinse plus) and Marcha/Pausa (Start/Pause): filling problem.
Aclarado (Rinse) and Marcha/Pausa (Start/Pause): draining problem.
Lavado (Wash) and Marcha/Pausa (Start/Pause): lid open.

After having removed the possible causes of the fault, press the MARCHA/
PAUSA (START/PAUSE) button to restart the interrupted cycle. If the error code
reappears or if the fault has not disappeared, contact the after-sales service of
your retail outlet.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Safety instructions for the installation

If the electrical installation in your house needs to be modified so that
you can plug your washing machine in, have the work done by a qualified
electrician.

Please read the instructions in the “Electrical connection” chapter
carefully before plugging in your washing machine.

Ask a qualified plumber to make the water connections for your
washing machine.

After you have put your washing machine into place, make sure that the
power supply cable is not trapped under it.

This washing machine is heavy. Take care when you move it.

All packing devices must be removed from the washing machine before
you use it. Severe damage may occur to the washing machine or adjacent

furniture if you forget to remove any of the transport protection
packing. Always unplug the washing machine before removing packing.

All repairs to the washing machine must be made by qualified personnel.

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Installation and connection instructions

Washing machine dimensions

Front and side views

Back view

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Installation and connection instructions

Installing your washing machine

Removing transport packing

Warning!
All parts used to protect internal components of the washing machine during
transport must be removed before you use the washing machine for the first
time. Keep these parts and their attachments in case you need to transport it

again.

1. Remove the outer packaging from the washing ma-

chine. Tilt it backwards, rotate it by a quarter of a turn on
one of its back corners to take it off the transport base. It
will naturally be separated from the washing machine.

A

2. Open your washing machine cover and take out the
packing that holds the drum in place and the red plastic
wedge. Close the cover again.

3. Use a spanner to unscrew and remove the two red
spacers (A) at the back of the washing machine.

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4. Now put the closers (B) provided in the pack attached to
the washing machine (fig. 4) into position to close the

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openings that became visible, and do not forget to fold
back the plug into the middle.

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5. Make sure that you have removed all these packing
parts from the washing machine, and keep them in a safe
place in case you need them for transport again (for
example if you move).

6. If you want to keep your washing machine in line with
adjacent furniture, you can cut the pipe support strip at
the back of your washing machine (fig. 6). This will save
about 2 to 3 cm in depth.
Put the two side closers into position.

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Installation and connection instructions

Position

In order to install your washing machine, you will need:

An electricity power supply (see electrical connection).
A water inlet with a 20 x 27 mm connection.
A water drain with a minimum height of 70 cm.
A ventilated room.

Put your washing machine on a hard and flat floor.
Make sure that your washing machine does not touch the wall or any other
elements in the kitchen.
Warning: when your machine is installed on a floor with a carpet, make sure
that the carpet does not block any of the openings near the bottom of the
machine, since they are necessary for ventilation.
The tap, drainage installation and the power outlet must be close to the
machine pipes and the power supply cable.
Do not install the washing machine in a room subject to frost.

Leveling and moving the washing machine

Level the washing machine by screwing the leveling screws in or out.
Precise leveling will prevent vibrations, noise and movements of the machine
during operation.

After leveling, fix the leveling screws in position by tightening the rings
manually or using a screwdriver.

When you want to move your washing machine, lift it on its rollers by pulling
the lever at the bottom of the washing machine from the right towards the left.
Put the lever back into its initial position once you have put the machine where

you want it.

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Installation and connection instructions

Electrical connection

Information about the mains power supply, the
nature of the power and the fuses to be used are
given on the washing machine name plate at the
back of the washing machine.

If the washing machine is directly connected to the electrical installation (fixed
connection), insert a two-pole switch with a contact opening distance of not less
than 3 mm.

This washing machine can only be connected to 220-230 V single phase power
supply.

Check that the subscriber’s meter and fuses are capable of carrying the current
required by the washing machine, allowing for other electrical equipment
connected at the same time.

Rating of line fuses (one for each phase):
10 A in 220-230 V single phase.

Important
The installation shall comply with with the rules in force.

Use a power outlet with an earthing pin, which shall be connected according to
the rules in force.

If the mains power supply cable has to be replaced, have the work done by the
After Sales Service to make sure that it is done safely.

Make sure that the earthing connector is conform with the rules in force.

We cannot be held responsible if accidents or incidents are caused by a non­existent or defective earth.

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Water connections

The washing machine is provided with safety equipment that prevents
dirty water from flowing backwards into the drinking water supply pipes,
in accordance with national water company specifications. Therefore
there is no need to use any other additional protection in the installation.

Warning! Washing machines designed to be connected to a cold water
pipe must not be supplied with hot water!

Allowable water pressure

The water pressure shall be not less than 0,5 bar (= 0,05 MPa) and not more than
8 bar (

= 0,8 MPa).

Install a pressure reducer if the pressure exceeds 8

bar.

If the pressure is below 0,5 bar, unscrew the supply
pipe on the magnetic inlet valve on the washing
machine, and remove the flow regulator (to do this,
you will need to remove the filter using pliers, and
then rubber washer under it). Then put the filter

back into position. This work can only be done by a qualified installer.

Water supply

A 1.5 m long supply pipe is provided with the washing machine.
If you need to use a longer supply pipe, only use a complete set of pipes

fitted with installed screw-on end pieces, supplied by our After Sales
Service.

Warning! Never use odd pieces of pipe as extensions!
Sealing rings are supplied either inside the plastic nuts, or with the

accessories supplied with the washing machine. Do not use other sealing
rings!

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Connect the water inlet hose to a cold water tap with
a 3/4" gas threaded orifice, after having inserted the
rugger sealing washer into the hose collar. If the
water connection is made onto new pipes or onto
pipes which have not been used for a long time, it is
advisable to run off a certain amount of water before
connecting the machine.

You can rotate the other end of the water inlet pipe at the machine end
in any direction. Unscrew the tightening ring slightly, turn the end of the

pipe as you wish and tighten the ring again firmly.

Water drainage

It is preferable to connect the drain pipe to a siphon. However, you can

.

.

put it directly in a sink or a basin, or even into a bath.
Only use original pipes as extensions (placed on the floor over a length
of not more than 3 m and at a height of not more than 1 m).

Water drained into a siphon

The end piece fitted on the end of the pipe may be
connected to any type of standard siphon.
Use a clamping collar to keep the end piece in
position on the siphon.

Water drained into a sink

When the drain pipe is placed in a sink or a wash
basin, use the elbow supplied with the washing
machine to prevent it from slipping.
This pipe could be forced out of the sink under the
pressure of the water being drained.
Small sinks should be avoided !

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You can avoid this problem by fixing the elbow to
the water tap or to the wall using the orifice pro­vided.

Installation and connection instructions

Technical characteristics

Dimensions height with panel 895 mm

height without panel 850 mm
width 397 mm
depth 600 mm

Voltage / frequency 220-230 V / 50 Hz
Total power 2300 W
Heating power 1950 W
Fuse rating 10 A

Water pressure minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)

maximum 0,8 MPa (8 bar)

Spin speed max

cotton from rinse hold to 900 rpm
synth./wool from rinse hold to 900 rpm
delicates from rinse hold to 700 rpm

Power consumption (cotton 60° C wash) 0,83 kWh
for an uniform cotton load of 4,5 kg

This washing machine complies with directive CEE 89-336 concerning
the limitation of radioelectric disturbances and directive CEE 73-23
dealing with electrical safety.

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