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132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 2 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 3 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 4 Contents And in which form?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 TRADITIONAL POWDERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 5 Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-50 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 6 Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 7 Safety instructions Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. • Keep all packaging well away from children. • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 8 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 9 Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). • Use the energy saving programme when washing normally soiled garments. • The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 10 Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain option for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm. • RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing.
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2984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 13 Description of the appliance Positions 60E-40E correspond to the ENERGY SAVING programmes for normally soiled cotton laundry, extended washing time. The washing temperature will decrease (cannot be combined with QUICK). Position COLD = cold wash. ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off. Mains-on light This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 14 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 15 Description of the appliance PREWASH The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Easy-cares, and with emptying of the water only for Delicates. This option is not available with the Wool and Handwash programmes, Miniprogramme and cannot be used with STAIN. For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 16 Description of the appliance Display The display shows the following information: • Duration of the selected programme (in hours and minutes), calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. • When the programme has finished, a blinking lit zero is displayed. • Delayed start, (23 hours max.) programmed using the special button. The countdown is updated every hour and by 30 minutes the last 2 hours.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 17 Description of the appliance Altering an option/programme which is running To alter an option, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. Any option can be modified before the machine starts it. After selecting the new option press the START/PAUSE button again to restart the selected programme. To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to RESET and then choose a new programme.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 18 Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Programme chart Compartment for prewash detergent and stain remover. The prewash 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. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 19 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 20 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.11 Pagina 21 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, easy-cares or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 22 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent?.... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 23 Preparing the wash cycle And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 24 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 additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a Prewash, or a STAIN-Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 25 How to wash Selection of 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 up.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 26 How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 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. At the start of the programme, if the “END” light blinks for few seconds and on the display appears E40, that indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 27 How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A blinking zero appears on the display. The END light comes on in the programme progress display, the START/PAUSE light is off. Turn the selector dial to RESET.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 28 Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Cotton and linen, for example norWhite soiled work 95°-60° mally garments, sheets, Cottons household linen, underwear, towels.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 29 Programme chart Special programmes Programme Rinses Consumption* DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load kWh lt. min. This programme can SPIN SPEED 3 rinses with liquid be used for RINSE HOLD additive. 5 kg 0.1 40 45 EASY IRON rinsing hand Long spin. EXTRA RINSE washed cotton garments. Drain For emptying out the last rinse water The water is emptied in programmes out. with the Rinse Hold option .
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 30 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 Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 31 Cleaning and maintenance To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear lefthand corner. To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 32 Cleaning and maintenance 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. To do this, depress the small yellow button on the hose. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 33 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. Troubleshooting If a problem arises, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 34 Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water inlet hose is clogged (E10). Clean the filter. The door is not properly closed (E40). Close the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 35 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 36 Something not working? Problem Possible cause The unbalance detection device that prevents excessive vibration during spinning has cut in. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin 36 Solution If the laundry is not evenly distributed inside the drum at the beginning of the spin cycle, the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 37 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.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 38 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 82x60x54.5 cm 95 cm ± 13 mm approx. 5 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/900/700/500 rpm (L12510VI) 1400/900/700/500 rpm (L14510VI) 0.05 - 0.8 MPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 39 Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in the “Troubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 40 Service & Spare Parts Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG/ELECTROLUX appliance, or further information on AEG/ELECTROLUX products please contact our Customer Care Department at the address below or visit our website at: www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk Customer Care Department AEG/ELECTROLUX Major Appliances Addington Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9QQ Tel: 08705 350350* *Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 41 Guarantee Conditions AEG/ELECTROLUX offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1.The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use. 2.The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 42 Guarantee Conditions European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: - The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. - The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 43 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.
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132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 45 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Using the supplied 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. P025 Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 46 Installation Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 47 Installation Water inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. Do not connect to a hot water supply.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 48 Installation Max. 90 cm (35.4) Min. 60 cm (23.6) When discharging into a stand3 pin pipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. 2. Onto a sink outlet spigot.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 49 Installation In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 50 Installation If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 51 Building-in 600 600 in. 600 m 416 120 176, 5 820 min 596 515 818 This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. 160 195 541 8 90 0 49 165 A When installing the appliance into the kitchen furniture ensure, if possible, the hoses are placed in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 52 Building-in 416 C B b) Hinges 35 Ø 12.5-14 depth 16 -22 To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm. The distance (B) from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole ,5 22+1 depends on the adjacent furniture's 8 9 595-5 C dimensions. The required dimensions are given in the picture C.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 53 Building-inInstallation Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of a base when the installation requires an integrated appliance to be raised Where the appliance has been raised by mounting onto a wooden base provided by the installer. The material used to construct the base should have a non slip surface, be water repellent and if possible be one solid piece.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 54 Building-inInstallation With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is stable, and a clearance of approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop. A final check for stability should be carried out with the machine on spin with a load, this will identify the need for any further fine adjustment to the feet.
132984470.qxd 09/10/2006 10.12 Pagina 56 AEG/ELECTROLUX Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg-electrolux.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG/ELECTROLUX 132.984.470-01-0905 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.