LAVAMAT W 730 Washing Machine User information
Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully. Pay particular attention to the section "Safety" on the first Info pages. Please keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any future owners of the unit. 1 The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for the unit's functional reliability. It is imperative that this information is observed. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Conditioning/Starching/Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 1 Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions. Before Using for the First Time • Refer to the "Installation and Connection Instructions" further on in this user information.
Operating Instructions Child Safety • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure that they are properly supervised during operation and never allow children to play with the washing machine -there is a risk that they can lock themselves inside it.
Operating Instructions 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material! Dispose of the packaging of your washing machine correctly. All pakkaging materials used are environmentally-compatible and recyclable. • Plastic parts are identified with internationally standardised abbreviations: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. packing films. >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. cushion parts (always CFC-free) >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.
Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for detergent and care agent Control panel Rating plate (behind filling door) Main door Flap in front of drain pump Screw feet (height-adjustable) Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent In-wash stain treatment Main detergent (powder) and watersoftener if required Pre-wash detergent/ soaking agent Liquid care agent (conditioner, finisher, starch) 9
Operating Instructions Control Panel Spin speed button ON/OFF button with power indicator light STAIN button Program selector RINSE HOLD button QUICK WASH button Temperature selector SOAKING button Programme Knob The programme knob determines the type of wash cycle (eg. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of the articles to be washed.
Operating Instructions 3 (RINSE) Separate rinse followed by spin or rinse hold, eg. for rinsing handwashed cottons/linen. 3 Rinse hold means: The washing remains lying in the last rinsing water. It is not spun. 4 (CONDITIONER) Separate conditioning, separate starching or separate finishing for damp cottons/linen (1 rinse, liquid care agent is flushed in from the compartment æ followed by spin or rinse hold). 5 (SPIN) Spin after rinse hold or separate spin for handwashed cottons/linen.
Operating Instructions 13 (GENTLE RINSE) Separate gentle rinse followed by short spin or rinse hold, eg. for rinsing hand-washed woollens or delicates. 14 (CONDITIONER) Separate gentle conditioning for damp woollens or delicates (1 gentle rinse, liquid care agent is washed in from the compartment æ followed by short spin or rinse hold). v 15 (PUMP OUT) Water pumped out without spin, eg. after rinse hold. Temperature Selector The following settings are possible: r (COLD), 30, 40, 50, 60, E, 80, 95 °C.
Operating Instructions ä (STAIN) For dealing with heavily soiled or stained washing (in-wash stain treatment is added at the optimum time during the course of the programme). ä (STAIN) can be used in conjunction with the programme knob settings: – k 1 (PRE WASH COTTONS/LINEN); – t 2 (COTTONS/LINEN); – k 6 (PRE WASH EASY-CARES); – } 7 (EASY-CARES). ] (QUICK WASH) Shorter washing cycle for lightly soiled washing.
Operating Instructions Consumption values and time requirements The values for selected programmes in the following tables were determined under standardized conditions. They are nonetheless a useful guide for domestic use. Temperature selector Filling quantity in kg t 2 (COTTONS/LINEN) 95 5 57 1.90 140 t 2 (COTTONS/LINEN) 601) 5 54 0.95 128 t 2 (COTTONS/LINEN) 40 5 54 0.60 115 } 7 (EASY-CARES) 40 2.5 45 0.40 65 Ã 12 (DELICATES) 30 2.5 40 0.
Operating Instructions Prepare washing cycle Sort washing and prepare • Sort the washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Washing types and care codes"). • Empty all pockets. • Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.). • To prevent damage to the washing and tangled washing: Close zip fasteners, button bed and pillow covers closed, tie up loose strings e.g. of aprons. • Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags, anoraks etc.).
Operating Instructions Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you choose the correct wash programme. The washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures stated in the care symbols are all maximum values. Cottons ç Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are resistant to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The t (COTTONS/LINEN) programme is suitable for this type of washing.
Operating Instructions Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which detergent and care agent? Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Operating Instructions Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions To run a wash cycle: 0 1. Open the door and fill with washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add washing detergent / care agent. 4. Set the wash programme – Set the programme using the programme knob; – Set the temperature using the temperature selector; – Set any additional programme required. 5. If necessary, change the spin speed or select o (RINSE HOLD). You can alter this setting and the temperature at any time during the wash. 6.
Operating Instructions Add Washing Detergent and/Care Agent Refer to the information on washing detergents and care agents, see section entitled “Washing Detergents and Care Agents“. 0 1. Pull out the washing powder drawer as far as it will go. 2.
Operating Instructions Setting the Wash Programme For a suitable programme, the right temperature and possible additional programmes for the relevant type of wash, refer to the “Programme Tables“. Important! Only turn the programme knob in a clockwise direction. 0 1. Set the programme knob to the desired wash programme. 3 2. Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. 3.
Operating Instructions Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold 0 If required, change the spin speed for the final spin speed or select o (RINSE HOLD): – Press the spin speed button or – press o (RINSE HOLD) button. If o (RINSE HOLD) is selected the washing will remain in the last rinse water; it will not be spun.
Operating Instructions Wash Programme Progress Programme progress display The programme knob is also a programme progress display. It turns clockwise as the programme progresses until it ends, showing the stage of the programme that is currently being carried out. The speed at which the programme knob turns varies.
Operating Instructions Wash Cycle Completed/Removing Washing A wash programme normally ends with the final spin. 0 0 If q (SOAKING) has been selected: Release q (SOAKING) button. Main wash for t (COTTONS/LINEN) or } (EASY-CARES) will run. If o (RINSE HOLD) has been selected: The water must first be pumped out or the washing must still be spun.
Operating Instructions Programme Tables Not all possible settings are listed below - only the most appropriate and those most commonly used in everyday operation.
Operating Instructions Separate Rinse Max. Filling Quantity (dry weight) Programme Knob 5kg 3 (RINSE COTTONS/LINEN) Easy-cares 2.5kg 8 (RINSE EASY-CARES) Delicates 2.5kg Woollens 2kg Type of Washing Cottons/Linen 13 (GENTLE RINSE DELICATES/WOOLLENS) Separate Conditioning/Starching/Finishing Max. Filling Qantity (dry weight) Programme Knob 5kg 4 (CONDITIONER COTTONS/LINEN) Easy-cares 2.5kg 9 (CONDITIONER EASY-CARES) Delicates 2.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Control panel 0 Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts. Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm water. Detergent Drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time. 0 1. Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go. 2. Remove the detergent drawer by pulling sharply. 3. Take the conditioner insert out of the middle compartment. 4.
Operating Instructions 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in section of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the rinsingin chamber. 8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in. Washing Drum 0 The washing drum is made of stainless steel. Rusting foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.
Operating Instructions Cleaning the drain pump Paper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing machine with the washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump. Therefore the drain pump should be cleaned at least once a year. Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull out the mains plug before cleaning the drain pump! 0 1. First carry out emergency emptying (see section "Carrying out emergency emptying"). 2.
Operating Instructions What to do if ... Remedying Faults In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of the information provided here. If you call Customer Service to deal with one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating fault, the customer service technician's visit will not be free of charge, even during the warranty period. Problem Possible Cause The mains plug is not plugged in. The washing machine does not work. The door cannot be closed.
Operating Instructions Problem The washing machine vibrates during operation or wobbles. Possible Cause Remedy The transport packaging has not been removed. Remove transport packaging according to the installation and connection instructions. The height-adjustable screw feet are not correctly set. Adjust the feet according to the instructions for installation and connection. There is very little washing in This does not impair the the drum (e.g. only one function. dressing gown).
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy Softener has not been flushed into machine; drawer æ for care agent is filled with water. The softener insert has not Wash the washing powder been correctly positioned indrawer and position the sofside the care agent comparttener insert firmly. ment or is blocked. Washing is heavily creased. Probably too much washing was packed into the drum. Follow instructions for the maximum filling quantity (see Programme Tables). The drain hose is bent.
Operating Instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing has turned grey and if limescale is deposited in the drum, then • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. • Program or temperature not set correctly. • If multi-component detergents are used, the individual components were not used in the correct ratio.
Operating Instructions Caution! The washing solution escaping from the emergency drainage hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding! Allow the washing solution to cool down before performing emergency drainage. 0 1. Place a flat collecting vessel in order to collect the washing solution which is draining off. 2. Fold open the flap in the right section of the base outwards and pull it off. 3. Remove the emergency drainage hose from its holder. 4. Place the container under the hose. 5.
Operating Instructions Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the filling door can no longer be closed and no washing program can be started. 0 1 0 34 Setting the child safety feature Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the filling door clockwise as far as it will go. Warning! The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after adjustment, otherwise the child safety feature is not active.
Installation and connection instructions Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right side (viewed from the front). Electronic components can get wet. • Check the washing machine for transport damages. A damaged unit must never be put into operation under any circumstances. In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.
Installation and connection instructions Installation of the appliance 3 Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing under units. Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side (viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical components can get wet. • Never transport the unit without the transport safeguard. Do not remove the transport safeguard until the appliance is at the installation location.
Installation and connection instructions 2. Pull both hose holders off the unit with a strong pull. 3 The special key E and the caps D (2 each) and G (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Unscrew the two screws with the special spanner. 4. Unscrew the 4 screws B with special spanner E. 5. Remove the transport rail C. 6. Screw the 4 screws B back in. 7. Close the 2 large holes with the caps D.
Installation and connection instructions Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip away. Do not use lubricants as a sliding aid. • Installation on a high-veil carpet or floor tiles with soft sponge backs is not recommended because the standing safety of the appliance is then no longer ensured.
Installation and connection instructions Compensate for floor unevenness Floor unevenness can be compensated for and the height can be corrected with the four adjustable screw feet. The height can be adjusted in the range +10 .. -5mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces. 0 1. Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head of the threaded foot as far as it will go. 2. Adjust the screw feet so that the unit is horizontal and stable.
Installation and connection instructions Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, current type and required fuses can be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is located at the top above the filling door. For permanent electrical connection within the electrical circuit, provisions must be made which allow for electrical disconnection of the appliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least 3 mm at all poles.
Installation and connection instructions Water inflow A pressure hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections offered by our Customer Service is permissible. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m are available for washing machines without Aqua-Control. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.0m, 2.9m and 3.5m are available for washing machines with Aqua-Control.
Installation and connection instructions Water drain The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the floor and then up to 80cm high). Customer Service stocks drainage hoses in lengths of 2.7 and 4m. Important! It is essential to lay the drainage hose without kinks. 0 Water drain-off inside a siphon The grommet on the hose end fits all standard siphon types.
Installation and connection instructions Delivery heads over 1m To pump off the washing / rinsing solution, every washing machine has a drain pump which carries liquids up to a height of 1m via the drainage hose, calculated from the machine's standing surface. Please contact Customer Service for delivery heads of over 1m. Technical data Adjustment possibility Filling quantity (program-dependent) Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Approx. +10 / -5mm max.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Warranty conditions / Customer service centres 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 agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please obtain further details direct.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Bahrain/Arabian Gulf A.A. Zayani & Sons P.O. Box 9 32 Bahrain Tel.: 261060 Croatia Electrolux D.O.O. Suplova 7 10000 Zagreb Tel.: 1 61 19512 Fax: 1 61 19513 New Zealand Euro-Life New Zealand Ltd. Privat Bag 58 Symonds Street Auckland Tel.: (09) 525 2222 Bulgaria Electrolux Bulgaria E.O.O.D. 91 Levski Blvd. 1000 Sofia Tel.: 2 806676 Fax. 2 980 5276 Kuwait/Arabian Gulf Ali Al-Ghanim Est. P.O. Box 10 83 Tel.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Israel Electricity & Electronic Services-Evis LTD. 19 Hataasia st. Raanana, Industrial area 43654 Tel: 972-9-7448118 Fax: 972-9-7603618 e-mail:evis@evis.co.il Malaysia Arzbergh Engineering No. 49A/B, Jalan Petaling Utama 7 4600 Petaling Jaya Tel.: 3 795 1084 Fax: 3 795 1082 Singapore Japan Arzbergh Engineering Electrolux Japan Ltd. Yasuda Warehouse 4F 3-3-12 19 Tanglin Road 06-07 Singapore 247909 Heiwajima Ota-Ku Tel.: 65 7356572 Tokyo Fax: 7351124 Tel.
Index INDEX C Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 17, Care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 16, 24, Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Service In the chapter "What to do if...“ , some faults are listed which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you do not find any information there, please consult your Customer Service. (You can find the addresses and telephone numbers in the section "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion. By doing so you will simplify the diagnosis and the decision on whether customer service is necessary. Note the PNC number and S. number.
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