LAVAMAT TRIATHLON The environmentally friendly 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 Operating Instructions .................................... 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Conditioning/Starching/Impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 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 Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. • Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling electrical appliances.
Operating Instructions • Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump. • Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine. 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.
Operating Instructions 2 Environmental tips • A pre-wash cycle is not necessary in the case of washing which is not excessively dirt. This saves detergent, water and time (and is gentle on the environment.) • If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the washing machine is especially efficient. • For small loads, use only one half to one third of the recommended detergent quantity. • Suitable pre-treatment enables marks and limited amounts of dirt to be removed.
Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for detergent and conditioner Control panel Rating plate (behind filling door) Filling door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Flap in front of the drain pump Drawer for detergent and care agent Stain removers Main wash detergent (powder form) and possibly water softener Pre-wash detergent/ soaking agent or water softener Liquid care agents (conditioner, finisher, starch) 10
Operating Instructions Control panel Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button Additional program buttons Program sequence display Program selector DOOR Indicator Multi-display OVER DOSING display Button DELAY TIMER START/PAUSE button Program Selector The program selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of garments being washed, and also the washing solution. OFF (DESLIGAR) Switches off the washing machine.
Operating Instructions EASY-CARES (SINTÉTICOS) Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to 60 °C. EASY IRON (FERRO FÁCIL) position: Main washing cycle at 40 °C for easy-care textiles which, with the aid of this program, only have to be either gently ironed or not ironed at all. DELICATES (DELICADOS) Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.
Operating Instructions Additional Program Buttons The additional program buttons are for adapting the washing program to the dirtiness of the washing. Additional programs are not required for washing which is not excessively dirty. Various functions can be combined with each other, depending on the program.
Operating Instructions Consumption Values The values for selected programs in the following tables were determined under normal conditions. However, there is a helpful orientation aid for domestic operation.
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 Codes The care codes help you choose the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to type and care code. The temperatures stated in the care codes are all maximum values. Cottons ç Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care code are insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The program COTTONS/LINEN (ROUPA BRANCA/COR) is suitable for this type of washing.
Operating Instructions Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which washing detergent and care agent? Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Operating Instructions Run a Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is run in the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing program: – Set the program and temperature with the program selector – Set any additional program(s) 2. Change the spin speed if necessary/select RINSE HOLD (STOP-ÁGUA NA CUBA). 3. Set DELAY TIMER (INÍCIO DIFERIDO) if necessary. 4. Open the filling door and fill with washing. 5. Close the filling door. 6. Add washing detergent/care agent. 7. Start the washing program.
Operating Instructions Setting the Washing Program For the suitable program, the correct temperature and possible additional programs for the particular washing type, refer to the "Program tables". 0 1. Set the program selector to the required washing program with the required temperature. The probable duration of the set program in minutes is shown in the multi display. 3 2. If necessary, select additional program(s): The display of the selected auxiliary program lights up.
Operating Instructions Changing the spin speed/Selecting the rinse hold function If required, change the spin speed for the final spin/select rinse hold: 0 3 Changing the spin speed Continue pressing the spin speed/RINSE HOLD (STOP-ÁGUA NA CUBA) button until the indicator for the desired spin speed is illuminated.
Operating Instructions Set the Delay Timer/Soaking Duration Delay Timer 0 3 The button DELAY TIMER (INÍCIO DIFERIDO) allows the start of a washing program to be advanced by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours. To do this, press the button DELAY TIMER (INÍCIO DIFERIDO) as often as necessary until the required start delay is shown in the multidisplay, e.g.12h in the form for a program start delay of 12 hours.
Operating Instructions Opening and Closing the Filling Door 0 0 Open: Pull on the handle of the filling door. Close: Press the filling door firmly closed.
Operating Instructions Add Washing Detergent/Care Agent Refer to the information on washing detergents and care agents, see section ”Washing Detergents and Care Agents”. 0 1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 3 2.
Operating Instructions Start the Washing Program 0 1. Check that the water valve is open. 2. Start the washing program: Press the button START/ PAUSE (INÍCIO/PAUSA). The washing program is started or it starts after the set time expires. 3 The filling door is not correctly closed if, when the button START/PAUSE (INÍCIO/PAUSA) is pressed, – the indicator DOOR (PORTA) flashes red – the fault code E40 in the multidisplay flashes – and the indicator MAIN WASH (LAVAGEM) flashes.
Operating Instructions Changing a Washing Program Changing or aborting a program 0 1. Press button START/PAUSE (ÌNICIO/PAUSA). 2. Turn programme knob to OFF (DESLIGAR). The washing program is aborted. 3. If required, set a new washing program. Otherwise turn the programme knob to PUMP OUT (ESGOTAR) and then press the button START/PAUSE (ÌNICIO/PAUSA). 3 The washing program can be interrupted at any time with the button START/PAUSE (ÌNICIO/PAUSA) and continued by pressing the button again.
Operating Instructions The washing cycle is finished/Remove the washing After a washing program has ended, END (FIM) lights up on the program sequence display. If RINSE HOLD (STOP-ÁGUA NA CUBA) was selected, the display next to the START/PAUSE (INÍCIO/PAUSA) button flashes. 0 1. After a rinse hold, it is first necessary to pump off the water: – Either press the START/PAUSE (INÍCIO/PAUSA) button (the water is pumped off the and the washing is spun according to the finished program).
Operating Instructions Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are listed below - only the ones most commonly used in everyday operation and the most appropriate ones. Max.
Operating Instructions Separate Conditioning/Starching/Impregnating Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Filling Quantity (dry weight) Program Selector 5kg STARCHING (GOMAR) Max. Filling Quantity (dry weight) Program Selector Separate Rinse Type of Washing Cottons/Linen 5kg Easy-Cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.5kg Woollens/Handwash GENTLE RINSE (ENXAGUAMENTO SUAVE) 2kg Separate Spin Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Program Selector 5kg SPIN (CENTRIFUGAR) Easy-Cares 2.5kg 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 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. • If the fault code E10, E20 or E40 is shown in the multidisplay, you may be able to remedy the fault yourself (see Faults Table below).
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Water valve is closed. No water runs in. Fault code E10 appears. The indicator RINSE+ (ENXAGUAR+) flashes. Remedy Open the water valve. Close the water valve. Unscrew the hose from the waFilter in screw connection of ter valve, remove the filter the intake hose is blocked. and clean it under running water. Water valve is blocked with limescale or is faulty. Check water valve and have it repaired if necessary. The transport packaging has not been removed.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy The screw connection on the Tighten the intake hose intake hose is leaky. screw connection. The drainage hose is leaky. Check the drainage hose and replace it if necessary. The washing solution pump cover is not correctly closed. Close cover correctly. Washing stuck in the filling door. Stop the program, remove washing from the filling door, start a new program. The emergency drain hose is not properly shut off or it is not water-tight.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Drainage hose bent. Washing not well spun. Residual water still visible in the drum. Fault code E20 appears. The indicator RINSE (ENXAGUAR) flashes. Remedy Remove the bend. Consult Customer Service. Maximum pump head (outlet They can supply a retrofit kit as a special accessory for dehead 1m from unit's floor livery heads of more than surface) exceeded. 1m. Solution pump blocked. Switch off the unit and pull out the mains plug. Clean the solution pump.
Operating Instructions Problem The rinsing water is murky. Possible Cause The cause is probably a detergent with a high silicate content. The corresponding display does not light up The selected additional prowhen one of the addi- gram cannot be combined tional program butwith the set program. tons is pressed. Remedy No negative influence on the rinsing result, use liquid detergent if necessary. Make another selection.
Operating Instructions Carrying out emergency drainage • If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution, emergency drainage must be performed. • If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost, emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of frost. In addition: unscrew the inlet hose form the water tap and place it on the floor. Empty the drainage hose.
Operating Instructions When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Drain pump The drain pump is maintainance-free. The cover of the drain pump is required to be opened only in the event of a malfunction when no more water is being pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked.
Operating Instructions 5. Check that you are able to turn the pump wheel at the very rear of the pump housing. (If the wheel rotates with a jerky motion, this is normal.) If you cannot turn the pump wheel, please contact customer service. 6. Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and securely screw on the cover in a clockwise motion. 7. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder. 8. Close the flap.
Operating Instructions Additional Rinse (RINSE+/ENXAGUAR+) The washing machine is set for extremely economical water consumption. However, for persons who suffer from allergies, it can be helpful to rinse with more water. 3 If RINSE+ (ENXAGUAR+) is set, an additional rinse is performed in the case of the programs COTTONS/LINEN (ROUPA BRANCA/COR), EASYCARES/EASY IRON (SINTÉTICOS/FERRO FÁCIL) and DELICATES (DELICADOS). No additional rinse is set when the unit is delivered. Set Additional Rinse: 0 1.
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 40 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 Technical Data Height adjustment Filling quantity (program-dependent) Use Drum speed, spin Water pressure Approx. +10/-6mm max. 5kg Domestic see rating plate 1-10bar (=10–100N/cm2 = 0.1–1.
Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tilt the appliance on the front edge, or on the right side (looking from the front). Electrical components may become wet! • Check the machine for damage that may have occurred in transit. Damaged equipment must not in any circumstances be connected. In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.
Installation and connection instructions Setting up the appliance 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. Transporting the unit without the transport safeguard can damage it.
Installation and connection instructions 3 44 The special spanner (A) and the caps (B) (2 each) and (C) (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compression spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel securely. 5. Remove the two screws (E) with the special spanner (A). 6. Remove the 4 screws (F). 7. Remove the transit bar (G). 8.
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 Fitting under kitchen worktops Important: The water supply tap and power outlet must remain accessible after the appliance is installed. If the appliance is connected to the mains through a permanent connection, it must be separated at installation from the mains supply by a dipole (N, L1) disconnector (for example, an Fi circuit-breaker) with a break gap of > 3 mm. The water and power connections must be placed to the side of the appliance.
Installation and connection instructions Kitchens with worktops 90 cm or higher 1 Warning! If fitting under a worktop of 90 cm or higher, the top cover must be left on the appliance, to protect it from splashes. Otherwise, adequate protection cannot be guaranteed. In fitted kitchens with worktops 90 cm or higher, insert the appliance in its niche leaving the top cover in place.
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 Australia ANDI-Co Pty. Ltd 9 Kingston Town Close Oakleigh VIC 3166 Tel.: (03) 9569 1235 Fax: (03) 9569 1450 Korea (South) Core Incorp. 3/F Chewoo Bldg. 200 Nonhyun-Dong Kangnam-Ku Seoul Telefon 82 2 549 89 61 Namibia AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIMITED-Jeppe Street Northern Industrial Area Windhoek Tel.: (061) 21-6082/4 Fax: (061) 217838 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.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres 54 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 Saudi Arabia Alia Trading Corporation P.O. Box 4101 King Abdul Aziz Street Riyadh Tel.: 4645977 Al Nahas Est. Musaidia Market I P.O. Box 1 15 29 Jeddah Tel.
Index Index A P Adapter kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Pre wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19, 27 Pre-wash detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 23 Program aborting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Program changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Program sequence display . . . . . . . . . . 11, 24 Pump out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 C Care agent . .
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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