LAVAMAT 61271 BI LAVAMAT 61470 BI EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 4 5 7 8 11 14 14 15 18 20 24 27 33 SAFETY INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL WASHING PROGRAMMES FIRST USE DAILY USE SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION BUILDING IN ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it.
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www.aeg.com SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use, read this manual carefully: • For your safety and the safety of your property • To help the environment • For the correct operation of the appliance. Always keep these instructions with the appliance also if you move or give it to a different person. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes damage.
ENGLISH • Do not install and connect a damaged appliance. • Make sure to remove all packaging and transport bolts. • Make sure that the mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation. • Only a qualified person must do the electrical installation, the plumbing and the installation of the appliance. This to prevent the risks of structural damage or injury. • Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C.
www.aeg.com Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Water supply pressure 230-240 V 2050 W 13 A 50 Hz IPX4 Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum load Cotton Spin speed Maximum 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
ENGLISH 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 10 1 Detergent dispenser 6 Feet for the appliance level 2 Control panel 3 Door handle 7 Water drain hose 4 Rating plate 9 Water inlet hose 10 Feet for the appliance level 8 Mains cable 5 Drain pump ACCESSORIES 1 2 1 Spanner To remove the transit bolts. 2 Plastic caps 4 3 To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts.
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ENGLISH 9 End of programme When the programme has finished, the display shows a blinking zero . The DOOR light B, the WASHING light A and the light of button 8 go out. The door can be opened. Incorrect option selection If you set an option which is not compatible with the wash programme, the display shows the message Err for some seconds. The yellow pilot light of button 8 light starts blinking.
www.aeg.com 4 and 5 until the symbol comes on or disappears from the display.
ENGLISH WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Cycle Description Options Cottons Main wash 95° - Cold Rinses Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3 kg Long spin White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN1) TIME SAVE2) EXTRA RINSE Cottons + Prewash3) 95° - Cold Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3 kg White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
www.aeg.com Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Cycle Description Options Spin Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse hold option set. Turn the programme dial to Off before setting this programme. Reduce the spin speed if needed. Drain Long spin SPIN REDUCTION Drain Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse hold option set.
ENGLISH Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Cycle Description Economy 40° Max. load 7 kg Fast coloured cotton. Slightly soiled cotton items. The appliance decreases the temperature and extends the washing time to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy. Main wash Rinses Long spin 13 Options SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN EXTRA RINSE Off For cancelling the running programme or to switch the machine off .
www.aeg.com FIRST USE To activate the drain system, put 2 litre of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. 1. DAILY USE 1. 2. Open the appliance door. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time.
ENGLISH 15 This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME SETTING THE PROGRAMME (KNOB 1 ) SETTING THE SPIN SPEED (BUTTON 3) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme dial determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
www.aeg.com The appliance will perform some additional rinses. SETTING PERMANENTLY THE EXTRA RINSE OPTION If you wish to activate this option permanently press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds: the light C is on. If you wish to cancel it press the same buttons until the symbol disappears. SETTING THE TIME SAVING OPTION (BUTTON 6) This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appliance. Press button 6 once DAILY The relative pilot light comes on.
ENGLISH 17 ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING PROGRAMME again. Press button 8 to start the programme again. It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must press the button 8 to pause the appliance. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. and then Turn the programme dial to to the new programme position. Press the 8 button again to start the new programme. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
www.aeg.com HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS THE LAUNDRY LOAD DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES • Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels. • Do not wash together white and coloured items. • Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first times. • Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. • Empty the pockets and unfold the items.
ENGLISH Level Type 2 Water hardness °dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke medium 8-14 16-25 1.6-2.5 10-16 3 hard 15-21 26-37 2.6-3.7 17-25 4 very hard > 21 > 37 >3.
www.aeg.com CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before you clean it. DESCALING The water we use contains limescale. If it becomes necessary, use a water softener to remove limescales. Use a special product made for washing machines. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the manufacturer. Do this separately from the laundry wash. EXTERNAL CLEANING Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
ENGLISH 3. 4. 21 Remove the top part of the liquid additive compartment. Clean all the parts with water. MAX 5. 6. WARNING! Before unscrewing the pump cover, switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the socket. DRAIN PUMP The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
www.aeg.com 5. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover (A) by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff. 6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller. 7. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily).
ENGLISH 23 To clean the water inlet filters: 1. 2. Close the water tap. Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap. 3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush. 4. 5. 6. 7. 20° Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel. Install again the inlet hose. Make sure that the couplings are tight to prevent leakages. Open the water tap.
www.aeg.com TROUBLESHOOTING Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
ENGLISH 25 Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. You have set an option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases. • Set the draining or the spinning programme. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates or • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. is noisy: The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. • Load more laundry.
ENGLISH 27 INSTALLATION UNPACKING 1. Use the gloves. Remove the external film. If necessary, use a cutter. 2. 3. Remove the cardboard top. Remove the polystyrene packaging materials. 4. Remove the internal film. 5. Open the door. Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum.
www.aeg.com 6. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 8. 1 2 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 10. Remove the three bolts. Use the key supplied with the appliance. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers.
ENGLISH 29 12. Put the plastic caps in the holes. You can find these caps in the user manual bag. WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before you install the appliance. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for when you move the appliance. POSITIONING AND LEVELLING • Install the machine on a flat hard floor. • Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out.
www.aeg.com THE INLET HOSE • Connect the hose to the appliance. Turn the inlet hose only left or right. Loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 20 O 45 O • Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4 thread. CAUTION! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose. Water-stop device The inlet hose has a water stop device.
ENGLISH 31 With the plastic hose guide. • On the edge of a sink. • Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains. Attach the guide to the water tap or the wall. • To a stand pipe with vent-hole. Refer to the illustration. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm (23.6”) and not more than 100 cm (39.3”). The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drainpipe (min. 38 mm — min. 1.
www.aeg.com Without the plastic hose guide. • To a sink spigot. Refer to the illustration. Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clip. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent that remaining particles go in the appliance from the sink. • Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clip. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the service centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
ENGLISH 33 BUILDING IN OVERVIEW • This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in Fig 1. 600 mm min. 596 mm 560 mm 555 mm min. 820 mm 818 mm 75 mm 60 mm 100 mm 170 mm Fig.1 Preparation and assembly of the door • The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 16-22 mm X Ø 35 mm 416 mm 22±1,5 mm 14 mm 595-598 mm Fig.
www.aeg.com 1 2 • Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm. The distance from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture's dimensions. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood 1 and 2 (Fig. 4) supplied with the appliance. Fig.
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