AEG LAVWSOFT10-W, LAVWSOFT12-W User Manual

LAVAMAT WSOFT 12

Washing Machine

User Information

	Dear customer,
	Please read this user information carefully.
	In particular, pay attention to the section ”Safety” on the first pages.
	Keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on
	to any subsequent owners of the unit.
1	Points which are necessary for your safety or which are important for
	the unit's functional capability are highlighted by a warning triangle

and/or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Always remember.

01. This symbol guides you step by step in operating the unit. 2. ...

3	After this symbol you will find detailed information on operation and
	practical use of the unit.
2	The clover leaf indicates tips and information on the economical and
	environmentally-responsible use of the unit.

This user information contains information on remedying any faults which may occur, see the section ”What to do if ...”.

If these instructions are not sufficient, our After-Sales Service is at your disposal at any time:

ELGROEP & AEG SERVICE Bergensesteenweg 719 1502 Lembeek

Tel.: [phone]

Here you will receive an answer to any question concerning the features and use of your unit. Of course, we are also pleased to receive any requests, suggestions and criticism. Our aim is to further improve our products and services for the benefit of our customers.

In the event of technical problems, our factory customer service in your area is at your disposal at all times. Also refer to the section ”Service”.

Printed on recycled paper.

Those who think ecologically act ecologically ...

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Contents
Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Environment Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Programme Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Temperature Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Additional Programme Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
M (ON/OFF) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Consumption values and time requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Before the First Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Prepare the Washing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Sort and Prepare the Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Washing Types and Care Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Washing Detergents and Care Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Which detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
How much detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Running a Wash Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Brief Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Add the Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Add Washing Detergent and/Care Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Setting the Wash Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Start the Wash Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Wash Programme Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Changing/Interrupting the Wash Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Wash Cycle Completed/Removing Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23

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Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		24
Washing . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Separate Rinse .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Separate Conditioning/Starching/Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		25
Separate Spin . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		26
Control Panel . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Washing Detergent Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		26
Washing Drum . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Filling Door . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Cleaning the drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		28
What to do if ...	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
Remedying Faults .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	29
If the washing result is not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		32
Carry Out an Emergency Emptying Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		33
Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		34

Setting up and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Safety Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Setting Up the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Transporting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Remove the Transport Safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Prepare the Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Setting Up on a Concrete Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Setting Up on a Vibrating floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Compensate for Floor Unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39

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Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Permissible Water Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Water Inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Delivery Heads over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51

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Instructions for use

Instructions for use

1 Safety

The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to the recognised technical regulations and the legislation covering the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we still regard it as our responsibility to inform you of the following safety information.

Before Putting into Operation for the First Time

•Refer to the ”Installation and Connection Instructions” later in this user information.

•When the unit is delivered in winter months with minus temperatures: Store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature before putting it into operation.

Correct Use

•The washing machine is only designed for normal domestic washing. If the unit is used for purposes other than that for which it is designed, the manufacturer can accept no liability for any resulting damages.

•For safety reasons, conversions or modifications to the washing machine are not permissible.

•Use only detergents which are suitable for washing machines. Follow the washing detergent manufacturer's instructions.

•The washing must not contain any flammable solvents. Also remember this when washing pre-cleaned washing.

•Do not use the washing machine for chemical cleaning.

•Dyes/dye removers may only be used in washing machines if the manufacturer expressly allows these products. We cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.

•Use only water from the water mains. Use rainwater or service water only if it meets the requirements outlined in DIN1986 and DIN1988.

•Frost damage is not covered by the warranty! If the washing machine is in a room which is at risk from frost, an emergency emptying operation must be carried out when there is a frost risk (see the section ”Carry Out Emergency Emptying”).

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Child Safety

•Packaging components (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be hazardous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.

•Children often cannot recognise the hazards associated with handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure the necessary supervision during operation and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – there is a risk that children can get trapped inside.

•Ensure that children or small animals cannot climb into the washing machine's drum.

•When disposing of the washing machine: Pull out the mains plug, destroy the door lock, cut off the electrical supply lead and throw away the plug and the left-over cable. This means that children at play cannot shut themselves inside and in so doing be in danger.

General Safety

•Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified specialists. Incorrect repairs may result in significant risk to the user. If repairs are necessary, consult our customer service or your specialist dealer.

•Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the conrol panel, work surface or base panel area are so badly damaged that the interior of the unit is openly accessible.

•Switch off the washing machine before carrying out cleaning, care and maintenance work. Also pull the mains plug out of the socket or,

– if it is permanently connected, – switch off the circuit breaker at the household power distribution box or completely remove the screw-in fuse.

•Never pull the cable to remove the plug from the socket. Always pull the plug itself.

•Multiple connectors, couplings and extension cables must not be used. There is a risk of fire with overheating!

•Do not spray down the washing machine with a water jet. Risk of electric shock!

•The glass in the door becomes hot in the case of wash programmes with high temperatures. Do not touch!

•Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump.

•Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine.

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2 Disposal

Dispose the packing material!

Dispose of your washing machine's packaging correctly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recycled.

• Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:

>PE<	for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material
>PS<	for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free)
>POM<	for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips

•Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.

Dispose the old appliance!

When you finally put your appliance out of operation,

please bring it to your nearest recycling centre or to your dealer.

2Environment Tips

•The pre-wash cycle is not required for averagely dirty washing. This saves washing powder/liquid, water and time (and does not harm the environment).

•The washing machine is especially economical when you fully utilise the stated filling quantities.

•For small amounts of washing, use only half to two thirds the recommended amount of washing powder/liquid.

•Suitable pretreatment enables stains and small amounts of dirt to be removed. You can then wash at a lower temperature.

•Use the energy-saving program to wash garments which are lightly to moderately dirty.

•There is often no need for conditioner. Try it once! If you use a dryer, your washing will become soft and velvety even without conditioner.

•In the case of medium to high water hardness, (hardness range II or higher, see ”Washing and Care Agents”), you should use water softener.

The washing powder/liquid can then always be metered for hardness range I (= soft).

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Unit Description

Front View

Drawer for

washing

Control panel

powder and

care agent

Rating plate (behind filling door)

Filling door

Screw feet	Flap in front of
(height-adjustable)	drain pump

Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent

		In-wash stain treatment
	Main detergent	Pre-wash detergent/
	(powder) and water-
		soaking agent
	softener if required
		Liquid care agent
		(conditioner, finisher,
		starch)

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Control Panel

	Spin speed button				Programme knob
ON/OFF		RINSE HOLD button
button with power in-
dicator light

STAIN button		QUICK WASH			Temperature
		button			selector

SOAKING button

Programme Knob

The programme knob determines the type of wash cycle (eg. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of the articles to be washed.

Important! Only turn the programme knob in a clockwise direction!

Programme group t (COTTONS/LINEN)

k1 (PRE WASH)

Pre wash for cottons/linen (approx. 30 minutes, temperature limited to a maximum of 40 °C). The main wash follows immediately afterwards.

t 2 (COTTONS/LINEN)

Main wash cycle for cottons/linen (cold up to 95 °C).

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	3 (RINSE)
	Separate rinse followed by spin or rinse hold, eg. for rinsing hand-
	washed cottons/linen.
3	Rinse hold means: The washing remains lying in the last rinsing water. It
	is not spun.

4 (CONDITIONER)

Separate conditioning, separate starching or separate finishing for damp cottons/linen (1 rinse, liquid care agent is flushed in from the compartment æfollowed by spin or rinse hold).

5 (SPIN)

Spin after rinse hold or separate spin for handwashed cottons/linen.

Programme group } (EASY-CARES)

k6 (PRE WASH)

Pre wash for easy-care textiles (approx. 30 minutes, temperature limited to a maximum of 40 °C). The main wash cycle follows automatically.

}7 (EASY-CARES)

Main wash cycle for easy-care textiles (cold to 60 °C).

8 (RINSE)

Separate rinse followed by spin or rinse hold, eg. for rinsing handwashed easy-care articles.

9 (CONDITIONER)

Separate conditioning, separate starching or separate finishing for damp easy-care textiless (1 rinse, liquid care agent is flushed in from the compartment æfollowed by spin or rinse hold).

10 (SPIN)

Spin after rinse hold or separate spin for handwashed easy-care articles, woollens and delicates.

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Programme group s(WOOLLENS)/Ã(DELICATES)

s 11 (WOOLLENS)

Main wash cycle for machine washable woollens and particularly delicate textiless (cold to 40 °C).

à 12 (DELICATES)

Main wash cycle for delicates (cold to 40 °C).

13 (GENTLE RINSE)

Separate gentle rinse followed by short spin or rinse hold, eg. for rinsing hand-washed woollens or delicates.

14 (CONDITIONER)

Separate gentle conditioning for damp woollens or delicates (1 gentle rinse, liquid care agent is washed in from the compartment æfollowed by short spin or rinse hold).

v 15 (PUMP OUT)

Water pumped out without spin, eg. after rinse hold.

Temperature Selector

The following settings are possible: r(COLD), 30, 40, 50, 60, E, 80, 95 °C.

2 Position E (Energy-saving programme) Instead of a wash cycle at 95 °C the en- ergy-saving programme at approx. 70 °C can be used for lightly or normally soiled cottons.

Additional Programme Buttons

	The additional programme buttons are for suiting the wash programme
	to the dirtiness of the washing. Additional programmes are not re-
	quired for washing which is not excessively dirty.
3	The additional programmes can only be used in conjunction with
	programmes for the programme groups t(COTTONS/LINEN) and

}(EASY-CARES).

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q (SOAKING)

Soaking time approx. 35 minutes; Temperature limited to a maximum of 40 °C.

q(SOAKING) can be used in conjunction with programme knob settings:

–k1 (PRE WASH COTTONS/LINEN);

–k6 (PRE WASH EASY CARES).

At the end of the soaking programme the washing will remain in the washing solution until you release the q(SOAKING) button by pressing again. The main wash cycle for t(COTTONS/LINEN) or }(EASY-CARES) will follow.

ä(STAIN)

For dealing with heavily soiled or stained washing (in-wash stain treatment is added at the optimum time during the course of the programme).

ä(STAIN) can be used in conjunction with the programme knob settings:

–k1 (PRE WASH COTTONS/LINEN);

–t2 (COTTONS/LINEN);

–k6 (PRE WASH EASY CARES);

–}7 (EASY-CARES).

] (QUICK WASH)

Shorter washing cycle for lightly soiled washing.

] (QUICK WASH) can be used in conjunction with the programme knob settings:

–t2 (COTTONS/LINEN);

–}7 (EASY-CARES).

M (ON/OFF) button

Pressing the M (ON/OFF) button switches the washing machine on and starts the selected programme. Pressing the button again switches the washing machine off.

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Consumption values and time requirements

The values for selected programmes in the following tables were determined under standardized conditions. They are nonetheless a useful guide for domestic use.

		Temperature	Filling	Water	Energy	Time in
	Programme knob		quantity
		selector		in litres	in kWh	minutes
			in kg
	t2 (COTTONS/LINEN)	95	5	57	1.90	140
	t2 (COTTONS/LINEN)	601)	5	54	0.95	128
	t2 (COTTONS/LINEN)	40	5	54	0.60	115
	}7 (EASY-CARES)	40	2.5	45	0.40	65
	Ã12 (DELICATES)	30	2.5	40	0.25	40
	s11 (WOOLLENS)	30	2	43	0.25	50

1)Information: Programme setting for a test in accordance with EN 60 456. The consumption values can deviate from the stated values depending on the water pressure, hardness, inlet temperature, room temperature, type and quantity of washing, the detergent powder/liquid used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected additional functions.

Before the First Wash

01. Pull the washing powder drawer out slightly.

2.Pour about 1 litre of water through the washing powder drawer into the washing machine. The next time a programme is started the solution container will be closed and the eco-sluice can function correctly.

3.Run one wash cycle without washing:

–Programme knob on Position t2 (COTTONS/LINEN);

–Temperature 95 °C;

–Only add half the quantity of detergent recommended by the manufacturer for a full load.

This removes residues left over from manufacture on the drum and solution container.

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Prepare the Washing Cycle

Sort and Prepare the Washing

•Sort the washing according to care codes and type (see ”Washing Types and Care Codes”).

•Empty pockets.

•Remove metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.).

•To prevent washing damage and washing snags: Close zip fasteners, button closed bed covers and pillow cases, and tie together ribbons, e.g. on aprons.

•Use clothing made of double-layer fabric (sleeping bag, anorak etc.).

•On knitted, coloured textiles and on wool and textiles with fitted decorations: Turn inside out.

•Wash small and sensitive items (baby socks, stockings, tights, bras etc.) in a washing net, a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger socks.

•Treat curtains with particular care. Remove small metal rollers or small, burred rollers or tie them in a net or in a bag. We cannot accept any liability for damage.

•Do not wash coloureds and whites together in one washing cycle. Otherwise, whites will discolour or turn grey.

•New coloureds often contain surplus dye. It is best to wash such items separately the first time.

•Mix small and large items of washing! This speeds up theeffect of washing and the washing is more favourably distributed during spinning.

•Loosen up the washing before loading it into the washing machine.

•Put the washing into the drum folded out.

•Pay attention to the care instructions ”Wash separately” and ”Wash separately several times”!

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Washing Types and Care Symbols

The care symbols help you choose the correct wash programme. The washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures stated in the care symbols are all maximum values.

Cottons ç

Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are resistant to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The t(COTTONS/LINEN) programme is suitable for this type of washing.

Linen è ë

Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are resistant to mechanical stress. The t(COTTONS/LINEN) programme is suitable for this type of washing.

Easy-care washing êí

Textilies such as finished cotton, cotton mixtures, viscose and synthetics with these care symbols require gentler mechanical treatment. The }(EASY-CARES) programme is suitable for this type of washing.

Delicates ì

Textiles such as fibre blends, microfibres, viscose, synthetics and net curtains with this care symbol need particularly gentle treatment. The à (DELICATES) programme is suitable for this type of washing.

Woollens and particularly delicate washing 9 ì

Textiles such as wool, wool mixtures and silk with these care symbols are especially sensitive to mechanical stress. The s(WOOLLENS) programme is suitable for this type of textile.

Important! Textiles with care symbols ï(handwash) or ñ(Do not wash!) must not be washed in the washing machine!

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