FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHER-DRYER LAVAMAT 2200 I W-D Instruction booklet Subject to alteration 12498.
Servicing Index Page 3- 4 Warnings Page 5 Technical specifications Page 6 Your machine Page 7-12 instaiiation instructions Page 13 The control panel Page 14-17 Use of controls Page 19-20 The washing and drying programmes Page 21-22 Use of detergent and additives Page 23-24 Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95°C Page 26-28 Washing 2 kg of delicate synthetic fabrics at 40*^C Page 29-30 Drying 2.
Servicing Warnings ■ PROBLEM • CAUSE ■ THE MACHINE DOES NOT DRY • A drying programme has not been selected • The cold water tap is not on • The drainage filtei' is clogged • The machine is overloaded • The drying time Is not adequate ■ THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN • The safety device has locked it • Water in the wash tub If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your nearest AEG Service Centre. Please make sure you give the model and serial number of the appliance.
Servicing Warnings Before selecting a programme or changing an ongoing programme the machine must be switched off by depressing the ON/OFF push-button. The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing. Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed.
Servicing Technical specifications Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights and can be solved easily without having to call the AEG Service Department.
Door reversal & building-under Your machine Instructions for building in under a counter This appliance is designed to be built Into a kitchen unit due to its standard dimensions. The machine should be inserted into a recess having the dimensions shown in the picture, making sure that the fill and drain hoses are not bent or kinked in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow. As for water & electricity connection, please follow the rules given in this operator's handbook.
Installation instructions Door reversal & building-under Mounting the door Change of door opening direction Now fix the hinges to the machine by means of the M 5 x 8 mm screws. To compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door the hinges can be adjusted horizontaiiy. To aiign the door perfectiy it may sometimes be necessary to adjust the height of the piates {2). This can be done by ioosening the piastic screw (3). • Fit the hinge fastening piates (2) on the right side.
Installation instructions Door reversal & building-under 6 Carefully remove the right polythene bag. Carefylly remove the central and left polythene bags. Re-fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the booklet and the previously removed screw. Preparation and assembiy of the door It is possible to change the door opening side so as to match it perfectly with the rest of the kitchen furniture. The machine is originally pre-arranged for assembly of a door with right side opening.
Cleaning the filter Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the filler. Never remove the filter during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the filter, ensure it is securely retightened. This will prevent leaks and also stop young children being able to remove the filter.
Cleaning the filter Installation instructions There should be a minimum distance of 5.02 m (16V2 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the tank. There will be sufficient pressure for the hot water supply from the hot water cylinder if the height between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom of the cold water storage cistern (not between the appliance and hot water cylinder) is at least 2.74 m (9 ft).
Installation instructions Maintenance Cleaning the drawer recess The dangers of freezing Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper part of the recess. Replace the drawer and run programme 4 for a few minutes and then the drain cycle 15 to clear any residues. If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certàin precautions should be taken. Turn off the water taps and unscrew the inlet hoses.
Instaltation instructions Maintenance 14 Note Level the washing nnachine by loosening or tightening the feet. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation. After levelling the machine, secure the feet by tightening the ring nuts. Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a wooden floor. sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible, always place the machine on a solid floor.
Washing hints and drying The controi panei Do not leave the damp laundry load in a heap too long before drying. Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff. If you overdry the laundry, besides wasting energy, any subsequent ironing may become more difficult because the fabric couid be heavily crumpled. Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying.
Washing hints and drying Use of controls 1 Washing powder dispenser drawer The washing powder or liquid and additives must be placed in this drawer before starting the programnne. A pull-out programme chart is available inside the drawer handle. The control incorporates two drying cycles, both of them up to 80 minutes duration. The high temperature range for cotton and linen items is marked with a solid line, and the low temperature range for synthetic fabrics with a hollow line.
Drying 2.25 kg (5 tb) of cotton Select the time Use of controls Start the machine Switch on the ON-OFF switch. The pilot lights and illuminate and the machine will start to work. 6 On/Off button Programme control By depressing this button the machine starts operating. When it is depressed again, the machine stops. To select the required programme, press the knob to pop It out. Turn the knob clockwise until the marker at the top of the dial coincides with the required programme letter.
Drying 2.25 kg (5 lb) of cotton How and when to use the controls Start The washing programmes After loading the laundry and placing the washing powder or liquid and additives into the appropriate compartments, before starting up the machine check that: — the appliance is plugged in — the water supply taps are turned on — the drain hose is correctly and securely positioned — the door and the washing powder dispenser drawer are closed. Depress the required pushbutton(s).
Washing 2 kg of synthetic fabrics at 40**С 6 Start up At the end of the programme The machine automatically stops. The door Is controlled by a safety device which releases 1 • 2 minutes after the end of the progr^me. Push the ON/OFF-button © again and the pilot light will go out. When the programme has finished you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.
Washing 2 kg of synthetic fabrics at 40°C Wash code symbols The familiar wash code symbols which are found on the care labels in most clothes will gradually disappear and a new set of codes will be introduced. This change Is due to changes in fabrics and detergents Old Symbol New Symbol and because people are tending to use fewer programmes and mix fabrics in one load. The change will bring the codes into line with the labelling used in the rest of Europe.
Washing 2 kg of synthetic fabrics at 40**C Programmes for cotton and iinen Suppose you have 2 kg of synthetic fabric laundry to wash. They are rather deiicate fabrics and should not be washed at a high temperature. Washing programmes Measure out the washing powder Recommended load: max. 4.5 kg (10 lb) PROGRAMME \m7 1 Load the iaundry BOILWASH with prewash DEGREE OF SOIL ($ if required} Heavy 95/ BOILWASH I Normal HOT Normal WASH COMPARTMENTS TO USE PROGRAMME AND TEMP.
Programmes for synthetics, silk and wool Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95**C Washing programmes 6 Recommended load: max. 2 kg (4.5 lb); wool max. 1 kg (2.2 lb) washing only. Start up The machine automatically stops. The door is controlled by a safety device which releases 1 - 2 minutes after the end of the programme. Push the ON/OFF-button O again and the pilot light will go out. When the programme has finished you are advised to unplug the appliance and turn off the water taps.
Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95^C Use of detergent and additives Measure out the additives Choosing the right washing powder Seiect the temperature Always use a low lather powder. This is important as too much lather prevents the articles from being properly cleansed and you may damage the machine. Use of washing powder The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate compartments in the washing powder dispenser drawer before starting the programme.
Use of detergent, and additives Washing 4 kg of white cotton at 95°C Use of liquid detergent Important Suitable liquid detergent can be used instead of washing powder. In this case a progrannme without prewash must be selected. Pour the liquid detergent into the compartment ULI in the dispenser drawer immediateiy before starting the programme. If the detergent has its own dispenser ball, this should be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
