32997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 1 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) LAVAMAT L 72786 VT The environmentally friendly washing machine La lavadora ecológica Instruction booklet Instrucciones para el uso LAVAMAT PRELAVADO 1200 PUERTA 900 MARCHA/PAUSA 700 LAVADO RAPIDO L 72786 VT MANCHAS PRELAVADO LAVADO 1000 REMOJO 400 AGUA EN LA CUBA ARRANQUE RETARDADO ACLARADOS ACLARADO ADICIONAL TIEMPO CENTRIFUGADO RESTANTE FIN SOBREDOSIFICACION CENTRIF.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1,200, 900, 700 or 400 rpm. • RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel LAVAMAT PRELAVADO 1200 PUERTA 900 MARCHA/PAUSA 700 LAVADO RAPIDO L 72786 VT MANCHAS PRELAVADO LAVADO 1000 REMOJO 400 AGUA EN LA CUBA ARRANQUE RETARDADO ACLARADOS ACLARADO ADICIONAL TIEMPO CENTRIFUGADO RESTANTE FIN SOBREDOSIFICACION CENTRIF.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Control panel PRELAVADO PRELAVADO PUERTA 1200 LAVADO 1000 900 REMOJO ACLARADOS MARCHA/PAUSA 700 400 LAVADO RAPIDO TIEMPO RESTANTE AGUA EN LA CUBA ARRANQUE RETARDADO MANCHAS ACLARADO ADICIONAL CENTRIFUGADO FIN SOBREDOSIFICACION CENTRIF.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Position FACIL DE PLANCHAR at 40°C = Easy to iron. 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 (MARCHA/PAUSA) This button has three functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
2997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance SPIN SPEED Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed by the machine for the selected programme or to select option AGUA EN LA CUBA (RINSE HOLD). The maximum spin speed for cotton is 1200 rpm, for synthetics and wool 900 rpm and for delicates 700 rpm.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the END pilot light FIN comes on.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position ANULACION. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD-AGUA EN LA CUBA option), turn the selector dial first to ANULACION and then to the DRAIN programme “DESCARGA”.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Cl Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 19 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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. 30 40 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 21 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a prewash, a SOAK or a STAIN-Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 22 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Select the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on. PRELAVADO REMOJO LAVADO RAPIDO MANCHAS Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option (AUGUA EN LA CUBA) It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button; the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 23 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option Press simultaneously the buttons PRELAVADO and LAVADO RAPIDO for about 2 seconds: the light ACLARADO ADICIONAL comes on in the programme progress display. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the light ACLARADO ADICIONAL comes off.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 24 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) How to wash Programme progress display PRELAVADO By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 25 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Cotton and linen, for example norALGODON mally soiled work White 95°-60° garments, sheets, Cottons household linen, underwear, towels. ECONOMIA Whites ECONOMY E Cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen. 60°-50° ALGODON Coloured cotton or 40°-30° Coloured linen fabric, shirts, COLD cottons underwear, towels.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 26 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Programme chart Special programmes Consumption* DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load kWh lt. min. This proACLARA- gramme can 3 rinses with liquid EXTRA RINSE be used for additive. DOS RINSE HOLD 6 kg 0.02 44 19 Gentle rinsing hand Short spin. SPIN SPEED washed gar- (700 rpm max) rinses ments. Programme Hand washed SUAVIgarments to ZANTES be starched Softeners or softened.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 27 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 28 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean. Open the door of the machine. Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come out of the filter. Pull out the filter.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 29 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or drain pipe are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out 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 out.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 30 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 31 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 32 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 33 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 34 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 83.5x59.5x57 cm 114.5 cm ± 13 mm approx. 79.5 kg approx. 6 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/1000/900/700/400 rpm 50-800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 35 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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).
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 36 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 37 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view 1145 595 LAVAMAT PRELAVADO 1200 PUERTA 900 MARCHA/PAUSA 700 LAVADO RAPIDO L 72786 VT MANCHAS PRELAVADO LAVADO 1000 REMOJO 400 AGUA EN LA CUBA ARRANQUE RETARDADO ACLARADOS ACLARADO ADICIONAL TIEMPO CENTRIFUGADO RESTANTE FIN SOBREDOSIFICACION CENTRIF.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 38 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 39 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Installation 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. • Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 40 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 41 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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.
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 42 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Door reversal The opening direction of the outer door on this machine can be reversed. To carry out this operation, proceed as follows: Disengage the end of the 6 catch (1) from the door 2 7 5 and turn it 90° to remove it from its seat (Fig. A). Using a screwdriver, turn plastic plug (2) 90° to 8 4 remove it from its seat (Fig. A). Fit plug (2) in the hole 1 93 left free by catch (1) and turn it 90° to lock it in 1 place (Fig. B).
132997890.qxd 01/06/01 10.57 Pagina 43 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Check that the door is aligned with the appliance. To do this, loosen screw (9 - Fig. B) by a couple of turns and re-tighten when alignment is correct. Fit the flexible end of the door catch (1 - Fig. B) into the location provided in the door. Fitting a door panel The door of this machine has mouldings to allow fitting of a decorative panel (stainless steel sheet, laminated plastic, wood etc.
