32974550_e.qxd 01/02/2007 13.35 Pagina 1 LAVAMAT L 60895 - 62895 La lavadora ecológica The environmentally friendly washing machine Instrucciones para el uso Instruction booklet PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 900 600 STOP ACLARAD. ACLARADO PROG. CORTO PRESELECCION ACLARADO TIEMPO CENTRIFUGAR 62895 FIN PRELAVADO DELICADOS START PAUSA SOBRE DOSIF. LANA 90 DELICADO RESISTENTES COLOR 90E 60E 40E 40 30 FRIO 30 40 FRIO 30 PUERTA OFF CENTRIF.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 44 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 45 Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 46 Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 47 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-83 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 48 Safety instructions Safety instructions The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 49 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 50 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. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 51 • If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Energy saving programmes (90E), (60E), (40E) for normally soiled cotton items.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 52 Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 900 600 STOP ACLARAD. ACLARADO PROG. CORTO PRESELECCION ACLARADO TIEMPO CENTRIFUGAR 62895 FIN PRELAVADO DELICADOS START PAUSA SOBRE DOSIF. LANA 90 FRIO 30 40 FRIO 30 PUERTA OFF CENTRIF.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 53 Description of the appliance Control panel D E F G PRELAVADO/ LAVADO 1200 ACLARADO 900 PROG. CORTO 600 STOP ACLARAD. PRESELECCION ACLARADO TIEMPO CENTRIFUGAR 62895 FIN PRELAVADO DELICADOS START PAUSA SOBRE DOSIF. A A C E F G H I = = = = = = = B C LANA H PREWASH button START/PAUSE button QUICK WASH button DELAY START button Display Programme progress display Programme selector dial 90 FRIO 30 40 FRIO 30 PUERTA OFF CENTRIF.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 54 Description of the appliance ) Position EASY TO IRON at 40°C (FÁCIL 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 (START/PAUSA) This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine.
2974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 55 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. PREWASH (PRELAVADO) The machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 56 Description of the appliance RINSE HOLD (STOP ACLARADO) By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the START/PAUSE button goes off, the END pilot light (FIN) on the programme progress display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERTA) is red and the display shows a static zero to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 57 Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O/OFF position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O/OFF and then to the programme “DESAGUAR”, “CENTRIFUGAR” or “CENTRIF. DELICADO”.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 58 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash detergent. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse. The quantity of additives must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 59 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 60 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 61 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. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 62 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 63 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 Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a PREWASH programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment . Pour the fabric softener into compartment without exceeding the “MAX” mark.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 64 How to wash Select the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on. The display shows the duration of the programme. PRELAVADO/ LAVADO ACLARADO ACLARADO CENTRIFUGAR 62895 FIN SOBRE DOSIF. LANA RESISTENTES COLOR 90 90E 60E 40E 40 30 FRIO 30 40 FRIO 30 PUERTA OFF CENTRIF.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 65 How to wash EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate programme and with programme ACLARADOS DELICADOS (RINSES).
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 66 How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open and the door is closed. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown. If the light FIN (END) is flashing at the start of the programme it indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 67 How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A steadly zero appears on the display. The FIN (END) light comes on in the programme progress display, the START/PAUSE button goes off and the light PUERTA is green.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 68 Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons Wash Temp. programme White Cottons and Linens 90E Whites ECONOMY 60E Cottons ECONOMY 90° 90E Coloured cottons ECONOMY Max. load PREWASH SENSITIVE QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 6 kg 2.3 63 PREWASH SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 6 kg 1.55 52 PREWASH SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 6 kg 1.02 49 PREWASH SENSITIVE Non fast-coloureds.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 69 Programme chart Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool Wash Temp. programme Consumption* Energy Water lt. kWh Additional functions Max. load PREWASH SENSITIVE QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 2.5 kg 0.9 54 PREWASH QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED INTENSIVE 2.5 kg 0.4 59 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for QUICK WASH EXTRA RINSE 2.5 kg Delicates FRIO example curtains. RINSE HOLD (Cold) 0.5 55 0.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 70 Programme chart Special programmes Programme DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases tion functions load ACLARADOS DELICADOS (Gentle rinses) This programme can 3 rinses with liquid be used for additive. rinsing hand Short spin. washed garments. EXTRA RINSE SENSITIVE 6 kg RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Hand washed SUAVIZAN1 rinse with liquid RINSE HOLD garments to TES additive. 6 kg SPIN SPEED be starched (Softeners) Long spin. or softened.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 71 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 72 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 pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 73 Cleaning and maintenance Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 74 Cleaning and maintenance Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 75 Something not working? 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 76 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. The end of the drain hose is too low.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 77 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. The programme is still running and the drum is turning.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 78 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. If grey stains remain on the laundry • Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 79 Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 85x60x60 cm 101.5 cm ± 10 mm approx. 6 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/900600 rpm (L62895) 1000/800/600 rpm (L60895) 0.05 - 0.8 MPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 80 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. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary. Take note of the serial number (Ser.No.) and the product number (Prod. No.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 81 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 82 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. HEC0008 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. With a suitable HEC0002S HEC0001 spanner, supplied with the machine unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 83 Installation Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. HEC0010 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 84 Installation Levelling Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Water inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. • Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. • This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 85 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.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 86 Installation Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.
132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.38 Pagina 88 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG/ELECTROLUX 132974550-01-0107 Salvo modificaciones Subject to change without notice From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use.