32984630_e.qxd 30/07/2005 11:31 Pagina 1 LAVAMAT L 60890 - 62890 La lavadora ecológica The environmentally friendly washing machine Instrucciones para el uso Instruction booklet L62890 PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 ACLARADOS 900 600 AGUA EN LA CUBA LAVADO RÁPIDO ARRANQUE RETARDADO TIEMPO RESTANTE ACLARADO ADICIONAL CENTRIFUGADO FIN PRELAVADO MANCHAS MARCHA/ PAUSA SOBREDOSIFICACION PUERTA CENTRIF.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 44 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.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 45 Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 46 Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 47 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-83 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 48 Safety instructions Safety instructions The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 49 Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 50 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 51 • If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Energy saving programmes (90E), (60E), (40E) for normally soiled cotton items.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 52 Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel L62890 PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 ACLARADOS 900 600 AGUA EN LA CUBA LAVADO RÁPIDO ARRANQUE RETARDADO TIEMPO RESTANTE ACLARADO ADICIONAL CENTRIFUGADO FIN PRELAVADO MANCHAS MARCHA/ PAUSA SOBREDOSIFICACION PUERTA CENTRIF.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 53 Description of the appliance Control panel D E F G L62890 PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 900 600 AGUA EN LA CUBA ACLARADOS LAVADO ARRANQUE RÁPIDO RETARDADO ACLARADO ADICIONAL TIEMPO RESTANTE CENTRIFUGADO FIN SOBREDOSIFICACION MARCHA/ PRELAVADO DELICADOS PAUSA PUERTA A A C E F G H I = = = = = = = B C H PREWASH button START/PAUSE button QUICK WASH button DELAY START button Display Programme progress display Programme selector dial CENTRIF.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 54 Description of the appliance Position EASY TO IRON at 40°C In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position FRIO = cold wash START/PAUSE button This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. If you have selected the DELAY START option (ARRANQUE RETARDADO), the machine starts its hourly countdown.
2984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 55 Description of the appliance Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. PREWASH (PRELAVADO) The machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 56 Description of the appliance RINSE HOLD (AGUA EN LA CUBA) By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the START/PAUSE button goes off, the END pilot light (FIN) on the programme progress display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERTA) remains off and the display shows a static zero to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 57 Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O position (ANULACION/PARADA). Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the programme “DESCARGA”, “CENTRIFUGADO” or “CENTRIF. DELICADO”.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 58 Detergent dispenser drawer Cl Compartment for prewash detergent and stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 59 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.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 60 Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Approximate dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 61 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 62 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 63 How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additives Cl Cl Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a PREWASH programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 64 How to wash Select the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on. The display shows the duration of the programme. L62890 PRELAVADO/ LAVADO ACLARADOS ACLARADO ADICIONAL CENTRIFUGADO FIN SOBREDOSIFICACION PUERTA CENTRIF.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 65 How to wash EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate programme and with programme ACLARADOS DELICADOS (RINSES).
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 66 How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown. If the light PUERTA (door) is red and flashing at the start of the programme it indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 67 How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A steadly zero appears on the display. The FIN (END) light comes on in the programme progress display. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the START/PAUSE button goes off, the pilot light END on the programme progress display illuminates, the light PUERTA remains off and the display shows a static zero to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 68 Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons Wash Temp. programme White Cottons and Linens 90E Whites ECONOMY 60E Cottons ECONOMY 90° 90E Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. White cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen. 40E Additional functions Consumption* Max. Energy Water Duration load kWh lt. min.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 69 Programme chart Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Additional functions Consumption* Max. Energy Water Duration load kWh lt. min. PREWASH SENSITIVE QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 2.5 kg 0.9 54 93 PREWASH QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED INTENSIVE 2.5 kg 0.4 51 92 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE 2.5 kg Delicates FRIO example curtains. RINSE HOLD (Cold) 0.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 70 Programme chart Special programmes Consumption* DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load kWh lt. min. This proACLARAEXTRA RINSE gramme can DOS DELI3 rinses with liquid SENSITIVE be used for CADOS additive. 5 kg 0.05 52 27 RINSE HOLD rinsing hand (Gentle Short spin. SPIN SPEED washed garrinses) ments. Programme Hand washed SUAVIZAN1 rinse with liquid RINSE HOLD garments to TES additive.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 71 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 72 Cleaning and maintenance Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 73 Cleaning and maintenance Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 74 Something not working? detergent drawer and then run the drain programme “C”. This will activate the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 75 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water Clean the filter. inlet hose is clogged (E10). The door is not properly closed (E40). Close the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 76 Something not working? Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have not been removed. Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The feet have not been adjusted. Carefully level the machine. There is little laundry in the drum. Correct operation of the machine is not affected. The programme is still running and the drum is turning.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 77 Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey stains remain on the laundry • Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 78 Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 85x60x60 cm 101.5 cm ± 10 mm approx. 6 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/900600 rpm (L62890) 1000/800/600 rpm (L60890) 0.05 - 0.8 MPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 79 Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary. Take note of the serial number (Ser.No.) and the product number (Prod. No.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 80 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.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 81 Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view 1015 605 L60822 PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 ACLARADOS 900 600 AGUA EN LA CUBA LAVADO RÁPIDO ARRANQUE RETARDADO TIEMPO RESTANTE ACLARADO ADICIONAL CENTRIFUGADO FIN PRELAVADO MANCHAS MARCHA/ PAUSA SOBREDOSIFICACION ANULACION/ PARADA DELICADOS 90 40 40 ALGODÓN Y LINO 90 E 60 E 40 E 40 40 FRIO 30 FRIO 60 50 SINTÉTICOS FACIL DE PLANCHAR 90 PUERTA CENTRIF.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 82 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Using the supplied spanner, unscrew and remove the 2 rear bottom screws. Slide out the 2 plastic P0001 pins. Lay the 025 machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. 1 This can be avoided by placing one of the 2 corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 83 Installation You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 84 Installation Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. In a sink drain pipe branch.
132984630_gb.qxd 30/07/2005 11:44 Pagina 85 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.
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