LAVAMAT 61900/60900 Washing machine User information
Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety. Attention: Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Safety information for the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time. Correct use • The washing machine is only designed for the washing of normal domestic laundry at home. • Additions or modifications to the washing machine are not permitted.
General safety • Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified service engineers. • Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. • Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and servicing.
Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Plinth flap/ Drain pump Screw feet (height adjustable) Control panel SPIN/RINSE HOLD button DELAY TIMER button Multidisplay Programme Progress display DOOR indicator Programme option buttons START/PAUSE button Programme knob 7
Programme overview 1100 (L 61900) 900/700 (L 61900) 1000/900/600 (L 60900) n (RINSE HOLD) • • • • •3) • •4) • • • • • • •4) • • 1kg • • • • • • (DELICATES) 40, 30 3kg • • • • • / / (WOOL/SILK/HANDWASH) 40, 30, X (COLD) 2kg • • 3kg • • max.
Application/features: Energy-saving programme at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/ coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/ linen. Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. Special programme which washes at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which after being washed using this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer. 2. Pour about 2 litres of water through the detergent dispenser drawer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next programme is started and the economy valve can function properly. 3. In order to remove any residues from the drum and water container which may have been left during manufacturing, perform the first wash cycle without any washing in the machine.
Running a washing cycle Opening the door/Loading the washing 1. To open the door: gently pull the handle on the door. When the machine is switched on, the lights (DOOR) and (START/PAUSE) indicate whether the door can be opened: light (DOOR) light (START/PAUSE) lit green flashes red or is off lit green lit red lit red or is off flashes red or lit red Can the door be opened? yes yes, after pressing the (START/PAUSE) button no, water level too high or temperature too high 2.
Dosing depends upon: – the washing’s degree of soiling, – the size of the load – the degree of hardness of the water supply. • If the manufacturer does not give instructions for small loads: for a half load, use a third less, for a very small load, use only half of the detergent that is recommended for a full load. • From water hardness 2 (= medium) upwards, water softener should be used. Detergent can then always be dosed for water hardness 1 (= soft).
Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme 3 Set the programme and temperature using the programme knob. By selecting a programme, you switch the appliance on at the same time. – The programme progress display indicates the programme steps that the selected programme will perform. – In the multi-display the estimated length of the programme (in minutes) appears.
Selecting the programme options 3 If desired, press the programme option button(s). The corresponding indicator lights up. If “Err” is flashing in the multidisplay, the programme option selected cannot be combined with the wash programme set. EXTRA RINSE With the programmes ECO (ENERGY SAVING), (COTTONS/LINEN), (DELICATES), (EASY-CARES) and l (EASY IRON) two additional rinses are carried out (e. g. in cases of over-sensitive skin). QUICK WASH Shortened wash programme for less soiled items.
3 If the display is showing 23h and you press the button again, the time delay will be cancelled. 0' will appear followed by the length of the wash programme that has been set. 3. To activate the delay timer, press the button (START/PAUSE). The time remaining to the start of the programme is continuously displayed (e. g., 12h, 11h, 10h,... 30' etc.). Starting a programme 3 1. Check that the tap is turned on. 2. Press the button (START/PAUSE).
Interrupting a programme/Adding washing Interrupting a programme • A washing programme can be interrupted at any time by pressing the button (START/PAUSE) and then re-started by pressing the button (START/PAUSE) again. • To stop the washing machine before the programme has ended, turn the programme knob to (OFF). Important: Be careful if there is water in the appliance! Adding washing It is possible to add washing, as long as the (DOOR) light is lit green. 1. Press the button (START/PAUSE).
Child safety device When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed. Setting the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise direction as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The knob must not be sunk-in after being set, otherwise the child safety device is not active. The knob must stand out as shown in the illustration. Releasing the child safety device: Turn the knob anti-clockwise as far as it will go.
Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. 6.
What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown in the multi-display: – E10 (Problems with water inflow), – E20 (Problems with water outflow), – E40 (door open), please have a look at the following table. When the fault is remedied, press the button (START/PAUSE). In the event of other errors (E and a number or letter): Switch the appliance off and then on again. Re-set the programme. Press the button (START/PAUSE).
Problem Possible cause Remedy The transport lock has not Removing the transport lock. been removed. The washing machine vibrates when operating Adjust the feet as described The screw feet not correctly or is not stable. in the installation and conadjusted. nection instructions. Washing has not been spun. Only a few large items of washing in the drum. Always load the drum as full as possible. Mix large and small items. Screw connection on the in- Screw the inlet hose on let hose is leaking. tightly.
Problem Possible cause Door locked. The door cannot be opened when the wash- There has been a power cut. ing machine is switched (All indicators are off.) For safety reasons, the door on. remains locked for approx. 4 to 10 minutes. Washing is heavily creased. Possibly too much washing was loaded. Remedy Wait until indicator (DOOR) is lit green. The programme will continue when the power cut is over.
Carrying out an emergency drain 1 Warning! Before emergency draining, switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug from the socket. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain. 1. Open the plinth flap and remove it. 2. Take out the emergency drain hose. 3. Place a shallow container underneath it.
Drain pump 1 The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e. g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Please make sure before loading the washing that there are no foreign bodies in the pockets or caught between the washing. Paperclips, nails, etc. that may have got into the washing machine with the washing remain in the pump housing (foreign body trap that protects the pump wheel).
Disposal 2 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance W 1 24 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Technical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x Width x Depth 850 x 598 x 603 mm Depth when door is open 980 mm Height adjustment approx. +10/-5mm Load (depending on programme) Max. 6kg Area of use Domestic Drum spin speed see programme overview Water pressure 0.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sustained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstances connect an appliance that is damaged. In the case of damage, please contact your supplier. • Before using for the first time, all parts of the transport lock must be removed.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance 1 Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance without its transport lock. Only remove the transport lock when the appliance is in its place of installation. Transporting the appliance without its transport lock can lead to damage to the appliance.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C.
5. Remove the bracket D. 6. Refit the six smaller bolts C. 7. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 8. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.
Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph “Water inlet”. Where to install Important! The appliance must not be used in a room where there is a danger of frost. Frost damage or impaired operation! Frost damage is not covered by the warranty. • The surface on which the appliance is to be installed must be firm and level. Do not install the appliance on carpets or on soft floor coverings.
Electrical connection Details about the voltage, type of supply and the fuses required are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is next to the doorway. Connecting to the water supply Permitted water pressure The water pressure must be at least 0.5bar (=5N/cm2 =0.05MPa) and may be a maximum of 10bar (=100N/cm2 =1MPa). – If more than 10bar: Connect a pressure reduction valve. – If less than 0.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe operation of the appliance. If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system. There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16.
Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Department stocks outlet hoses of different lengths. Draining water into a sink outlet Secure the outlet/sink outlet joint with a hose band clip (available from your dealer).
Guarantee/Customer Service Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG-Electrolux agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont valables.
Australia The Andi-Co Group 1 Stamford Road Oakleigh VIC 3166 Tel.: (03) 9569 1255 Fax: (03) 9569 1450 www.andico.com.au Korea (South) Core Incorp. 3/F Chewoo Bldg. 200 Nonhyun-Dong Kangnam-Ku 135-010 Seoul Telefon 82 2 549 89 61 Namibia AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIMITED-Jeppe Street Northern Industrial Area Windhoek Tel.: (061) 21-6082/4 Fax: (061) 217838 Bahrain/Arabian Gulf A.A. Zayani & Sons P.O. Box 9 32 Bahrain Tel.: 17311124 Croatia Electrolux D.O.O. Suplova 7 10000 Zagreb Tel.
Japan Electrolux Japan Ltd. Domestic Appliances Department Maruzen Showa Warehouse Building Tookai 4-5-12, Ota-ku 143-006 Tokyo Tel.: 0120-13-7117 Fax: 03-3790-5257 Singapore Group Pte Ltd. 833 Bukit Timah Road Unit no. 01-11 Royalville 279887 Singapore Tel.: 0065 64638484 Fax: 0065 64638488 Slovenia Electrolux Slovenia D.O.O. Traska Ul. 132 1000 Ljubljana Tel.: 61 1234 137 Fax: 61 1234 238 Thailand Olympia Thai Tower, 444 Rachadapiser Road Samsennok- Huaykwang 10320 Bangkok Thailand Tel.
European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
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Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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