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LAVAMAT 60
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The environmentally friendly washing-machine
Instruction booklet
AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT
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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 (address and telephone numbers are indicated in the enclosed
leaflet).
Printed on recycled paper.
People who think ecologically, act accordingly....
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Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Discarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips for environmental protection
Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programme selector dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature selector dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Spin suppression button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Anticrease button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mains-on light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Detergent and additive dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preparing the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sorting out and preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Weight of laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Types of fabric and care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Which detergent and additive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How much detergent?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Liquid detergent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adding a water softener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information on water hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How to wash
Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Add detergent and additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Select the wash programme and temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Select the required option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
End of the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Programme charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Consumption data and duration of main programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Contents
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
After each use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Periodical cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Drain filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frost precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Permanent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Safety instructions
The safety of AEG 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 our Service Centre or your AEG dealer.
• 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 washing machine with a jet of water. Danger of electrocution!
• 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 60, 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 the dangers of electrical appliances.
When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised
and not 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 - suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, pull the plug out of the socket, 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.
• Laundry must not have any trace of inflammable solvents; be particularly careful when washing items that have been previously dry
cleaned.
• 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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Discarding
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!
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Tips for environmental protection
To save water, energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips:
• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order
to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).
• 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.
• Try not to use fabric softeners. If the laundry is machine dried, it will
remain soft even without using fabric softeners.
• 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).
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Main features of your washing machine
• Temperature regulated by selector knob.
• The spin phases can be suppressed in order to obtain a gentle washing for
extremely delicate items.
• The anti-crease function can be selected for synthetics, delicates and
woollens: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to avoid
creases forming.
• 3-compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener.
• Unbalance detection device: secure position and silent operation of
the appliance.
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Description of the appliance
Front view
Detergent drawer
Control panel
95º
60
95º
80º
70º
50º
60º
30º
40º
40º 30º
30º
40º
60º
30º
40º
95º
60º
30º
40º
40º 30º
60º 40º
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Door
Drain filter
Adjustable feet
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Control panel
95º
80º
70º
AB C D E
A = Mains-on light
B = ON/OFF button
C = Option buttons
D = Temperature selector dial
E = Programme selector dial
30º
40º
50º
60º
Programme selector dial
The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle
(e.g. water level, drum movement,
number of rinses, spin speed)
according to the type of laundry.
Warning! It must only be turned
clockwise.
elicates
nd wool
Description of the appliance
95º
95º
60º
30º
30º
40º
40º 30º
40º
40º 30º
60º 40º
60º
30º
40º
95º
95º
60º
30º
30º
40º
40º 30º
40º
40º 30º
60º 40º
60º
30º
40º
cottons
synthetics
Temperature selector dial
Graduated from COLD ( ) to 95°C it
enables selection of the most suitable temperature for each type of laundry.
It can be turned clockwise and anticlockwise.
In the COLD position, the machine oper-
ates with cold water. This is particularly recommended for very delicate items, such as
curtains.
95º
80º
70º
60º
30º
40º
50º
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Description of the appliance
ON/OFF button
Press this button to start the programme. Press it again to interrupt or
change the programme and to switch the machine off at the end of the
programme.
Warning!
Before selecting a programme or modifying a programme already
started, the machine must be switched off by pressing the ON/OFF
button.
Spin suppression button
When this button is pressed, the spin phases are suppressed.
To be used when washing extremely delicate items, e. g. curtains.
Anticrease button
When this button is pressed with gentle programmes for synthetics,
delicates and wool, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent
the fabrics from creasing.
To empty out water:
- press the button again: the machine will perform a short spin after
emptying.
- Select the drain programme .
If the button is not pressed, at the end of the programme the machine
will perform a short spin at 550 rpm.
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Mains-on light
This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out
at the end of the cycle.
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Description of the appliance
Detergent and additive dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash detergent. It is emptied at the beginning of
the wash programme.
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
Carry out a wash without laundry (COTTONS 60, with half the amount
of detergent) in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the
tub and the drum.
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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
304060
95
Preparing the wash cycle
Sort of laundry
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.
Approximate
dry weights
Whites
Linen and cottons marked with this symbol can be washed at high temperatures.
Coloureds
Linen and cottons marked with this symbol are colourfast and can be
washed at 60°C.
Coloureds
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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40
30
40
Preparing the wash cycle
Delicates
Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a
particularly 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 WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
Fabrics marked with the symbol (wool) can be machine washed only
if the label indicates “does not felt” or “machine washable”.
If the label has the symbol (hand wash) or (do not wash), garments must not be machine washed!
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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
In hard water areas, the use of a water softening agent can reduce the
amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturers’ recommendations.
Information on water hardness can be obtained from your local water
supply authority.
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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 additive
Pull the drawer out till it stops.
Pour the main wash detergent
into compartment .
If you wish to perform a pre-
wash, pour detergent also into
compartment .
Pour the fabric softener into
compartment without
exceeding the “MAX” mark.
Close the drawer, pushing it
fully in.
Select the wash programme and temperature
Turn the pro-
95º
95º
60º
30º
30º
40º
40º 30º
60º 40º
60º
30º
40º
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gramme selector
dial to the right
to the required
programme.
Turn the temperature selector dial
to the required
setting.
40º 30º
40º
95º
80º
70º
60º
30º
40º
50º
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Select the required option
Press the or button if required.
Start the programme
Press the ON/OFF button: the mains-on
light comes on and the programme starts.
End of the programme
The machine stops automatically.
The mains-on light goes out.
If the anticrease option has been selected, empty out the water
before opening the door:
- press the anticrease button for a short spin after emptying, or
- select the drain programme .
Press the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off.
Release any buttons which have been pressed.
Open the door.
Wait two minutes before opening the door to give the safety locking
device time to release.
Remove the laundry.
Check that the drum is completely empty, by rotating it manually, in
order to avoid any garments left in the drum being damaged (shrinking
for example) during a subsequent wash, or their colour running into a
subsequent load of laundry.
Close the water tap(s) and unplug the appliance. Leave the door ajar to
let air circulate in the drum.
How to wash
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Programme chart
Energetic programmes for cottons and linen
Maximum load: 4.5 kg
Progr.
Cottons
Cottons
Cottons
Cottons
Cottons
Cottons
Cottons
Temp.
30°-95°
30°-95°
40°-60° Daily cycle
30°-40° Quick wash
Type of laundry
Whites and coloureds
with prewash
Whites and coloureds
without prewash
Rinses
Rinse with softener
Long spin Empty and long spin
Cycle description
Prewash
Wash at 30°-95°C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 30°-95°C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 40°-60°C
3 rinses
Long spin
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Long spin
4 rinses with additive
Long spin
1 rinse with additive
Long spin
Possible
option
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The temperatures indicated are the most suitable for each programme
and depend on the type of laundry and the degree of soiling.
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Programme chart
Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics,
delicates, woollens
Maximum load: 2 kg - wool 1 kg
Progr.
Synth.
Synth.
Synth.
Temp.
40°-60°
40°-60°
30° Quick wash
30°-40° Delicates
40°
Type of laundry
Synthetics with
prewash
Synthetics without
prewash
Wool
Rinses
Cycle description
Prewash
Wash at 40°-60° C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 40°-60°C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 30°C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 30°-40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
Wash at 40°C
3 rinses
Short spin
3 rinses with additive
Short spin
Possible
option
Short spin Empty and short spin
Drain
The temperatures indicated are the most suitable for each programme
and depend on the type of laundry and the degree of soiling.
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Consumption data and duration of main programmes
The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests
and have been estimated at a water supply temperature of 15°C. They
may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as
indicative values.
Programme/
Temperature
Whites at 95°C
Fast coloureds at 60°C 4.5 kg 59 1.15 130
No fast coloureds at
40°C
Synthetics at 60°C 2 kg 52 0.7 75
Delicates at 40°C 2 kg 52 0.5 55
Wool at 40°C 1 kg 52 0.5 50
Maximum
quantity
4.5 kg
4.5 kg 59 0.7 110
Water
litres
59
Energy
kWh
2.1
Duration
minutes
130
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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.
Periodic cleaning
Bodywork
Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, nonabrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth.
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products
to clean the bodywork.
Detergent dispenser drawer
After a while, detergents and fabric
softeners leave deposits in the
drawer.
Clean the drawer, from time to
time, by rinsing it under a running
tap. To remove the drawer from the
machine, press the button in the
rear left-hand corner.
To facilitate cleaning, the top part
of the additive compartment can
be removed.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Detergent can also accumulate inside the
drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning.
Drain filter
The drain filter
collects threads
and small objects
inadvertently left
in the laundry.
Check regularly
that the filter is
clean.
Open the filter
door.
Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come
out of the filter.
Pull out the filter.
Clean the filter
under a running
tap, then refit it,
screwing it in
securely.
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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 and remove
the filter.
Clean it with a stiff brush.
Refit the filter and screw the hose back onto
the tap.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharging (pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are
clogged), proceed as follows to empty the machine:
• pull out the plug from the power socket;
• close the water tap;
• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled;
• place a bowl on the floor;
• put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out.
Should it not be possible to have access to the drain hose because, for
example the appliance is built into kitchen furniture, slightly loosen the
drain filter after placing a bowl on the floor to let the water come out
slowly.
Finally screw in the filter again.
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop
below 0°C, proceed as follows:
• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.
• Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl
on the floor.
• Select the draining programme and run it until the machine stops.
• Remove the plug from the socket.
• Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the drain hose back in its
place.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently breakage of the affected parts.
When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
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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, it is due to
the modern technology of new washing
machines which 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 arise, or to repair a fault due to incorrect use, the call-out
will be charged even if requested within the guarantee period.
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Problem
The machine does not work
The machine does not fill
The machine fills then
empties immediately
Possible cause
The plug is not connected. Insert the plug.
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 ON/OFF button has Press the button.
not been pressed.
The programme selector dial Set the selector dial to the
has not been set correctly. chosen programme.
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 Clean the filter.
water 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).
Solution
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Something not working?
Problem
The machine does not empty and/or does not spin
There is water on the floor
Possible cause
The drain hose is Check the whole length of
squashed or kinked. the hose and remove the
kink.
The drain filter or the Clean the filter or check
drain hose are clogged. the hose.
The “anticrease” Empty out the water by
option has been selected. pressing the button again
or selecting the drain
programme.
The “spin suppression” Release the button
option has been selected. and select the spin
programme or if
the clothes have to be
spun.
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 filter has not Fully screw the filter into
been properly screwed on place.
after cleaning.
Solution
The machine vibrates or is
noisy
The transit bolts have Check that the machine
not been removed. has been unpacked as
described in the Installation
section.
The feet have not been Carefully level the machine.
adjusted.
There is little laundry in Correct operation of the
the drum. machine is not affected.
The machine is in contact Move the machine slightly
with the wall or furniture. away from the wall or
furniture.
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Something not working?
Problem
The door will not open
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin
Possible cause
The programme is still Wait until the end of the
running. programme before opening
the door.
The door lock has not yet Wait about 2 minutes for
released. the door lock to release.
The “anticrease” Empty out water in order
option has been selected. to be able to open the
door.
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 and ensures a spin cycle, the machine
stable position has cut in. detects this and tries to
redistribute it more evenly
by means of a few drum
rotations.
Only when the laundry is
more evenly distributed,
the spin cycle will be
performed.
If, after about 5 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
again.
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 or the temperature have 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 85x60x54 cm
Depth with door opened 91 cm
Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx.
Net weight 63 kg approx.
Load (depending on programme) 4.5 kg max.
Use domestic
Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm
Drum speed during spinning 600 rpm max.
Water pressure 1 - 10 bar
(=10-100N/cm
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”.
2
= 0.1-1.0Mpa)
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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.
(Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed leaflet).
In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service visit
is necessary.
Take note of the serial number (F-Nr.) and the product number (Prod.
No.) indicated on the rating plate.
F-Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mod. LAVAMAT 518
Prod. No
220-230V~
914789610
50Hz
Type P6595315
00
2200
W
10 A
F-Nr.
Furthermore, try to specify, as precisely as possible:
- The symptoms of the fault
- When the fault occurs
When can a service visit be charged by the manufacturer’s service
dept. or dealer 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 has to
fetch spare parts for example. 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 installing 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 regulation requirements.
• Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this
should be carried out by our Service Centre.
• Appliances designed for cold water connection must not be connected to hot water.
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Dimensions of the appliance
Front view and side view
10
Rear view
595
95º
95º
60º
30º
30º
518
95º
40º
40º 30º
40º
40º 30º
30º
40º
80º
70º
50º
60º 40º
60º
60º
30º
40º
910
540
835
540
335
40
170
50
Cold water
Power supply
cable
Drain hose
45
85
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Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be
removed before using the appliance.
Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the
rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on
its back. Take care not to squash the hoses
which can be avoided by placing one of the
corner packing pieces between the machine
and the floor.
Remove the
polystyrene
blocks from the
bottom of the
machine and
release the two
plastic bags by
removing the
adhesive strip.
Carefully remove
the right-hand bag (1) then the left-hand bag (2) by pulling them towards
the centre of the machine.
Set the machine
upright and
remove the two
remaining bolts
from the back.
Pull out the
three plastic
spacers from the
holes into which
the bolts were fitted.
Plug the open holes with the plugs provided at the back of the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted
if the machine ever has to be transported again.
2
1
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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. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or
other kitchen units.
• The floor surface must be clean and dry, without any wax or polish
residue to avoid any possibility of sliding. Do not use sharp implements to move the appliance into place by sliding it across the floor.
• It is not advisable to place the machine on long-haired rugs or carpet
or on layers of foam-rubber as this will affect its stability.
• Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating.
• If the appliance is positioned on flexible floors, especially wooden
beams with flexible floorboards, use a 15 mm thick, water resistant
panel of wood, screwed to at least two of the floor beams. If possible, position the machine in a corner of the room, where the beams
are more solidly fixed and tend to be more stable.
• 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°C.
• 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.
Installation
Levelling
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable
feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood
or similar materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.
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Installation
Water inlet
Connect the
water inlet hose
to a separate tap
with a 3/4"
thread after having inserted the
small filter “A”
supplied with the
machine.
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.
A
Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned
in three ways:
1. 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.
2. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that
the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.
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3. 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. Run it along the floor; only the part
near the drainage point must be raised.
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 take 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.
Installation
Permanent connection
In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a
double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply
(mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and
of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current
electrical regulations.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any
point.
This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician.
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http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
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