LAVAMAT 88800 The environmentally friendly washing machine User information
Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remedying small malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the wash result is not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying out an emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drain pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using the appliance for the first time • Follow the “Installation and connection instructions”. • 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.
• Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning it and carrying out maintenance. In addition, remove the power plug from the power point or – if the appliance has been hard-wired – switch off the cutout in the fuse box or completely unscrew the screw fuse. • If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and turn off the tap. • Never remove the power plug from the power point by pulling on the cable. Always pull the plug.
Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Screw feet (height adjustable); rear left: automatically adjusting foot Plinth flap/ Drain pump Control panel Programme knob and On/Off switch Display Function keys START/PAUSE key What is shown in the display Information field, shows the current settings COTTONS Cycle end at Temperature 12.45 Current time 15.
Program overview Program SENSITIVE STAIN NIGHT CYCLE SHORT VERY SHORT DELAY START 1800/1600/1400 1200 1000/800/600/400 0 RINSE HOLD Spin speed PREWASH Times max. Load1) (dry washing) Options ENERGY SAVING 2) 5 kg • • • • - - • • • • • • COTTONS 5 kg • • • • • • • • • • • • LINEN/EASY CARES 60°, 50°, 40°, 30°, Cold cycle 5 kg • • •3) • • • • • • • • • 40 - 60 MIX 5 kg • • • • - - • • • • • • 2.
Care symbols1) Programmes/features: Energy-saving program at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. MO Energy-saving program at 95 °C for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. JMO General program for whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen as well as for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. The wash program is adjusted according to the different fabric types and load sizes.
Prior to using for the first time Switching on the appliance for the first time - setting the language 3 The display is set to English as standard in the factory. Important! If the display does not show the menu for setting the language when the appliance is switched on, the appliance has been switched on before. If this happens, please see the section “Setup/Language”. To switch on the appliance, turn the program knob to any program, e. g. COTTONS.
Setting the time So that the time and the end of the program are correctly displayed, please check the display and set the current time if necessary. To do this, please see the section “Setup/Clock”. Carrying out a wash program prior to first use 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. Program: LINEN/EASY CARES 60 °C, option Time Saving: VERY SHORT, use approx.
Performing a wash cycle Opening the door/Loading the washing 1. To open the door: pull the handle on the door. 2. Unfold washing and load it loosely into the machine. Mix large and small items. Attention! Do not get any washing caught between the door and the rubber seal. 3. Push the door firmly shut. Door catch must audibly click shut. Adding detergent /conditioner Important: Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable for use in household washing machines.
Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle Conditioner/ Wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments/Starch Stain removal agent/tablets Washing powder/tablets for the pre wash cycle or water softener Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle If you are using water softener and require the right compartment for detergent for the pre-wash cycle, add the water softener on top of the detergent for the main wash cycle in the left compartment.
Changing the temperature Press the TEMP. key repeatedly until the desired temperature is displayed. LINEN/EASY CARES Cycle end at 12.45 14.37 50C1800 aýýýýýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýa TEMP. RPM OPTIONS OK TIME Changing spin speed/selecting rinse hold 3 14 Press the RPM key repeatedly, until the desired spin speed or RINSE HOLD is displayed. LINEN/EASY CARES Cycle end at 12.45 14.37 50C 800 aýýýýýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýa TEMP.
Setting options Options can be added to a wash cycle that has already been selected. Press the OPTIONS key. The display shows the symbols for the options. PREWASH Pre-washes at about 30 °C before the main wash cycle, which follows automatically. SENSITIVE Enhanced rinse action through an additional rinse cycle together with decreased drum movement (improved fabric care). Ideal when frequent washes are necessary, e. g. in cases of over-sensitive skin.
Prewash, Sensitive, Stain, Night Cycle 1. Press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the desired symbol flashes, e. g., PREWASH. (With each press of the key, the next symbol flashes – moving from left to right.) 3 16 LINEN/EASY CARES Prewash 12.45 14.37 aýýýýýVýSýFýLýBýaýaýaýa TEMP. RPM OPTIONS OK TIME 2. Press the OK key. The symbol 12.45 LINEN/EASY CARES stops flashing. A black bar 14.56 Sensitive appears under the symbol. aýýýýýV_ýSýFýLýBýaýaýaýa The option is set.
Setting times Shortened cycles and the delay of the start time can be set for a wash cycle that has already been selected. Press the TIME key. The display shows the symbols for Time Saving and Delay Start. Time Saving: SHORT or VERY SHORT Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled washing. – SHORT: only possible with the programs COTTONS, LINEN/EASY CARES and EASY IRON – VERY SHORT: only possible with the programs COTTONS, LINEN/ EASY CARES, EASY IRON and DELICATES.
Delay Start 3 1. Press the TIME key repeatedly, until the DELAY START symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. “Start in 0 min” is shown in the display. 3. Press the TIME key repeated12.45 Delay Start ly, until the display shows 18.37 Start in 4h the desired period by which you want to delay the start, aýýýýýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýKýT_ e. g. “Start in 4 h” (=4 TEMP. RPM OPTIONS OK TIME hours). A black bar appears under the symbol. If 20 h is displayed and you press the key again, the delayed start is cancelled. 4.
Program progress 3 The display indicates the stage of the program that is currently being performed as well as the time to the end of the program. LINEN/EASY CARES Washing 12.45 14.37 50C 800 aýýýýýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýa TEMP. RPM OPTIONS OK TIME During the wash cycle the time to the end of the program may change as the program adjusts itself to different conditions (e. g., type and quantity of laundry, out of balance spin detection, special rinses, etc.).
Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing At the end of the cycle a long acoustic signal sounds 3 times (when the SOUND setting is NORMAL or LOW) and the messages “Cycle ended” and “Door openable” appear alternately in the display. 1. Open the door and remove the washing. 2. Turn the program knob to OFF. 3. Turn off the tap. 4. After the wash, pull out the detergent dispenser drawer slightly to allow it to dry. Leave the door slightly open to air the inside of the washing machine.
Memory 1, 2, 3 Program combinations can be stored at program knob positions MEMORY 1, 2, 3 and can then be selected using the program knob. To do this the desired program combination is first put together and then stored. Setting the Memory Example: Program position 12.45 LINEN/EASY CARES MEMORY 1 is to be given the 14.37 following program combina- Cycle end at 40C 800 aýýýýýVýaýaýaýaýaýaýaýa tion: LINEN/EASY CARES 40 °C, 800 rpm, with PREWASH. TEMP. RPM OPTIONS OK TIME 1.
4. Using the OPTIONS key select the memory position to be changed, e. g. MEMORY 1. 5. Store the new program combination using the OK key. SOUND The volume of the acoustic signal can be selected. 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTIONS key repeatedly, until the display shows SOUND. 4. Press the OK key. 5.
Language 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTIONS key reLanguage peatedly, until the display ENGLISH shows LANGUAGE. aýýýýýaýaýaýaýBýaýaýaýa 4. Press the OK key. 5. Press the OPTIONS key reTEMP. RPM OPTIONS OK TIME peatedly, until the desired language appears in the display, e. g. ENGLISH. 6. Press the OK key. The icon changes to the next special function. 7.
Contrast and brightness 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTIONS key repeatedly, until the display shows CONTRAST or or BRIGHTNESS. 4. Press the OK key. Contrast 5. Using the OPTIONS key set ƒ………………™………………‡ the desired setting. With aýýýýýaýaýaýaýBýaýaýaýa each press of the key or if the key is kept pressed down, TEMP.
Child safety device If the child safety device has been activated, the door can no longer be shut. Activating 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 activated. The knob must stand proud as shown in the illustration. Deactivating the child safety device: Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction as far as it will go.
Cleaning and care Important: Do not use furniture cleaning products or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the appliance. Wipe over the control panel and housing with a damp cloth. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent drawer by pulling firmly. 2. Remove the softener insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Place the softener insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in position. 5.
What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions If while the appliance is operating a short acoustic signal sounds 3 times and one of the following messages appears in the display: – “No incoming water/Check tap & Hose”, – “No drain/Check drain hose/filter” or “Pump Blocked”, – “Door not Closed”, please have a look at the following table. When the fault is remedied, press the START/PAUSE key. If “Warning: E and number or letter” is displayed: Switch the appliance off and on again. Re-set the program.
Problem Possible cause Transit bar has not been removed. The washing machine viThe screw feet not corbrates when operating or is rectly adjusted. not stable. There is very little washing in the drum (e. g., just one bathrobe). Remedy Removing the transit bar. Adjust feet according to the Installation and Connection instructions. This does not affect how the machine operates. Screw connection on the Screw the inlet hose in firmly. inlet hose is leaking.
Problem Possible cause Door locked. The door cannot be opened There has been a power when the appliance is cut. (All displays are off.) switched on. For safety reasons, the door will remain locked for between 4 and 10 minutes. Washing is heavily creased. Possibly too much washing was loaded. Remedy Wait until the display alternately shows “Door unlocked” and “Cycle ended”. The program will continue when the power cut is over.
Carrying out an emergency drain 1 Warning! Prior to carrying out an emergency drain, switch off the washing machine and remove the power plug from the power point. 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. Remove 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. Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no foreign bodies present in the pockets or in between the items to be washed. Paper clips, nails, etc.
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 603mm Depth when door is open 980 mm Height adjustment approx. +10/-5mm Load (depending on programme) max.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information concerning 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 to the mains. In the event of damage to the appliance contact your supplier. • Be sure to remove all the components of the transit packaging before using the appliance for the first time.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance 1 Warning: The washing machine is very heavy. There is a risk of injury. Exercise care when lifting the appliance. • Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance without using the transit packaging. Only remove the transit packaging when the appliance is in its place of installation.
3 Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 units) and C (1 unit) come with the appliance. 3. Use special spanner A to remove screw D and the compression spring. 4. Use sealing cap C to cap the hole. 5. Use special spanner A to remove the two screws E. 6. Use special spanner A to remove the four screws F. 7. Remove transit bar G. 8. Screw in the four screws F again. 9. Use sealing caps B to cap the two large holes.
If the appliance is to stand on a base: In order for the appliance to be secure on the base, fixing plates*) must be mounted, into which the appliance is inserted. If the appliance is to stand on a floor which moves, e.g. a floor of wooden joists with deal boards: Place the appliance in an area as close as possible to a corner of the room. 1. Screw a water-resistant wooden board (at least 15 mm thick) onto at least 2 of the floor joists. 2.
Electrical Connection 1 Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is located at the top of the rim of the open door.
Permanent Connection 5 1 38 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 3mm 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.
Connecting the appliance to the water supply Important: • This appliance must not be connected to the hot water supply. • When connecting the appliance, use only new hose kits. • Only connect the appliance to the drinking water supply. Rain water or water for industrial use may only be used if it fulfils the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988. • Do not kink or crush the water inlet hose or drain hose. Permitted water pressure The water pressure must be at least 1 bar (=10N/cm2 =0.
Important! Do not position the inlet hose vertically downwards. Position it to the right or the left as shown in the illustration. 2. Connect the hose with the straight connector to a water tap with an R ¾ (inch) screw thread. 3. Slowly turn on the tap and check that all connections are watertight.
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 hoses produced by this manufacturer may be used as extensions. (Max. 3 m laid across the floor and then up to 80 cm vertically). Customer service carries outlet hoses of varying lengths. Draining water into a siphon Secure the spout/siphon joint with a hose clamp (obtainable from specialist shops).
Warranty conditions Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.
Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 0870 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www. serviceforce.co.
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