LAVAMAT W 1000 Washing machine Operating instructions
Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners. With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed.
Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Important features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Safety instructions The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to familiarise you with the following safety instructions: General safety Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified personnel. As a result of incorrect repairs considerable dangers for the user may result.
Safety instructions Safety of children Often children are not aware of the dangers involved in handling electrical equipment. Therefore please ensure they are adequately supervised whilst the appliance is on and do not allow children to play with the washing machine there is a risk that the children may lock themselves in the appliance. Packaging (e.g. plastic films, polystyrene) could be dangerous for children danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
2 Disposal Dispose of the packaging! Dispose of the packaging material of your washing machine correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator. The plastic parts can be reused: The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (marking >PE<). The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<).
Important features of your appliance Setting the program using the program selector and temperature selector. Stain program for effectively treating stained washing. Button EASY CARES for careful treatment of easy-care fabrics. Energy saving program for lightly soiled to normally soiled cottons. Maximum Spin speed 1000 revolutions per minute. Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 600 revolutions per minute.
Description of the appliance Front view Control panel Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener Rating plate (behind door) Door with handle Flap in front of suds pump Height adjustable feet 9
Description of the appliance Control panel Final spin speed button Program selector Temperature selector Button EASY-CARES Button RINSE HOLD Pilot light Program selector You can switch the washing machine on and off with the program selector. To switch on the machine: pull out the program selector. To switch off the machine: press in the program selector Additionally, you can use the program selector to set the type of washing cycle.
Description of the appliance QUICK WASH Shortened main wash cycle for lightly soiled washing. RINSE Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (spin according to the selected washing cycle). CONDITIONER Conditioner rinse (or starching). Liquid conditioner or starch is added from the À compartment during the rinse. SPIN Spinning after a RINSE HOLD, or separate spinning of hand washed textiles.
Description of the appliance Program selector as progress indicator The program selector serves as a progress indicator by moving clockwise until the end of the program is reached. Temperature selector On the temperature selector you can set the following temperature levels: COLD, 30, 40, 50, 60, E, 70, 80, 95 2 Position E (energy-saving program) is suitable for lightly to normally soiled cottons; temperature reduced to approx. 67°C. EASY-CARES button For easy-care washing.
Description of the appliance Compartment for detergent and conditioner Suction cap (must be firmly pushed on) k Compartment for prewash agent or stain remover. They are added right at the beginning of the washing program for PRE WASH or added during the main wash at the optimal time for STAIN. l Compartment for main washing detergent and if required water softening agent. They are added at the beginning of the main wash cycle. w Compartment for liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).
Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs The values in the following table were determined under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for household use. Temperature selector Type of washing Load in kg 95 Cottons/Linen 5 59 1.80 119 60 Cottons/Linen 5 59 1.10 119 40 Cottons/Linen 5 59 0.60 119 40 Easy cares 2.5 48 0.40 86 DELICATES 30 Delicates 2.5 57 0.45 67 WOOL 30 Woollens 1 52 0.
Preparing the washing cycle Sorting out and preparing washing Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types of washing and care symbols"). Empty the pockets. Remove any metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.). To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles: close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps such as from aprons. Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks, sleeping bags).
Preparing the washing cycle Types of washing and care symbols The care symbols help to choose the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol. The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always maximum specifications. Cottons I Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive towards mechanical strain and high temperatures. The COTTONS/LINEN program is suitable for this type of washing.
Preparing the washing cycle Washing powders and conditioners Which washing powder and conditioner? Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for washing machine use. As a general rule follow the instructions of the producers.
Run wash cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle proceeds in the following steps: Open the door, put in the washing. Shut the door. Add washing powder/conditioner. Set the correct washing program. Set the program selector to the desired washing program. Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. 0 Press the EASY-CARES button if required. 0 Pull out program selector. The washing program starts automatically after six seconds. 0 Reduce the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD if required.
Run wash cycle Add detergent/conditioner 0 Pull out the compartment as far as it will go. 0 Fill in detergent/conditioner. 3 For information about washing powder and fabric softeners see section "Washing powders and conditioners". k Compartment for prewash agent or stain remover. They are added right at the beginning of the washing program for PRE WASH or added during the main wash at the optimal time for STAINS. l Compartment for main washing detergent and if required water softening agent.
Run wash cycle Selecting the washing program 3 See "Program tables" for suitable program and the correct temperature for the respective type of washing. Set the washing program Attention! Program selector may only be turned clockwise! 0 Set the program selector to the desired washing program. Set the temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. For easy-cares washing: 0 Press the EASY-CARES button.
Run wash cycle Start the washing program, set the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD 0 Check whether the water tap is open. 0 To start the washing machine pull out the program selector. The pilot light ON illuminates, the washing program starts automatically after six seconds. 0 If necessary reduce the final spin speed for the final spin or select RINSE HOLD. Press the final spin speed button or press the button o (RINSE HOLD).
Run wash cycle End of wash cycle/Removing the washing The washing program normally ends with the final spin. After PRE WASH: 3 After PRE WASH, the main wash cycle must be set as desired, the program does not continue automatically. 0 Set the main wash cycle desired. After RINSE HOLD: After a RINSE HOLD the water must be pumped out first or the washing spun: 0 Release RINSE HOLD button.
Program tables Washing The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful programs. Type of washing, care label Cottons I Linen GC Max.
Program tables Separate rinsing Max. load (dry weight) Type of washing Cottons/Linen 5kg Easy-cares 2,5kg Delicates 2,5kg Wool 1kg Program selector RINSE Additional button EASY-CARES GENTLE RINSE Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating Max. load (dry weight) Type of washing Cottons/Linen 5kg Easy-cares 2,5kg Delicates 2,5kg Wool 1kg Program selector CONDITIONER Additional button EASY-CARES GENTLE RINSE Separate spinning Max.
Program tables Separate pre wash Type of washing Max.
Cleaning and caring In daily use 0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a little so that it can dry out. 0 Only lean the door to after washing so that the washing machine is aerated from the inside and can dry out. 0 Close the water tap. Cleaning the operating panel Control panel Attention! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive detergents to clean the panel and operating parts 0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Only use warm water.
Cleaning and caring 0 Clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine with a brush. 0 Insert the detergent compartment into the guides and push it in. Washing machine drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Rusty foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum. Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
What to do, if 3 The somewhat different, in comparison to older washing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to the modern drive system. Trouble Shooting In the case of a malfunction try to solve the problem with the aid of the notes given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of the malfunctions listed here, or an error in operating the machine, the customer service engineers visit is not cost free, even during the period of guarantee.
What to do, if Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy Dose detergent exactly in Excessive foaming dur- Probably too much detergent accordance with the manuing the main wash. was used facturers instructions. Threaded fitting on the water inlet hose is leaking. Tighten the water inlet hose Drain hose is leaking. Check drain hose and if necessary replace. Suds pump cover is not closed properly. Close cover properly. Washing is trapped in the door.
What to do, if If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing is gray and scale has built up in the drum. Too little detergent was used. The wrong detergent was used. Special soiling was not pre-treated. Program or temperature not set correctly. When using component detergents, the individual components were not used in the correct proportions. If there are still gray stains on the washing Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with too little detergent.
What to do, if Perform emergency drain 1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before an emergency drain! If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emergency drain must be performed. Attention! The water which runs out of the emergency draining hose can be hot. There is a danger of scolding! Before an emergency drain first allow the water to cool down! 0 Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out. 0 Fold down and remove the flap on the left of the base cover.
What to do, if Cleaning the suds pump 1 Warning! Switch the washing machine off prior to cleaning the suds pump! 0 Next perform an emergency drain (see section above "Perform emergency drain"). 0 Lay a cloth on the floor in front of the suds pump cover. Some water may run out. 0 Undo the cover on the suds pump in an anti-clockwise direction and remove. 0 Remove foreign body from the pump housing. 0 Check whether the pump impeller can be turned. (A jerky pump motion is normal.
Technical data Height x width x depth Depth with the door opened Height adjustability Empty weight Full load (depending on the program) Area of application Drum speed when washing Drum speed when spinning Water pressure ; 85x60x60cm 95cm approx. +10/-5mm approx. 85kg max. 5kg household max. 53rpm-1 see rating plate 1-10bar (=10100N/cm2 = 0.
Service In the chapter "Troubleshooting" some disturbances have been summarised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful information there, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments (supplied with the appliance). Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary.
Index C Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13, 17, 19, 24 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19 Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 16, 23, 24, 25 Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 34 D Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 16, 23, 24, Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17, remnants . . . . . . . . . .
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