LAVAMAT W 88 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.
Content Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Content Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate gentle rinse/starch/conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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<).
2 Environmental tips • For normally soiled washing you do not need a prewash. In this way you can save washing powder, water and time (and not pollute the environment!). • The washing machine works particularly economically if you exploit the maximum loads. • For small quantities of washing use half to two thirds of the recommended washing powder quantity. • By suitable pretreatment stains and a certain amount of dirt can be removed. Then you can wash at a low temperature.
The chief features of your appliance • Program setting by means of program selector and temperature selector • Energy saving program for lightly to normally soiled cottonwashing. • Maximum spin speed 800 revolutions per minute. • The speed can be changed to 400 revolutions per minute. • Rinse hold can be selected (button o): the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is not spun.
Appliance structure Front view Control panel Drawer for detergent and conditioner Rating plate (behind door) Door with handle Flap in front of suds pump 10 Height adjustment, adjustable-screw feet
Appliance structure Control panel Program selector Temperature selector Final spin speed button Button RINSE HOLD Pilot light Program selector You switch the washing machine on and off using the program selector. – Switching on: Pull out program selector. – To switch off the machine: press in the program selector Furthermore, you determine the washing cycle via the program selector.
Appliance structure Program group t/} (COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES) • Position 1 (COTTONS/LINEN) Main washing cycle for normally to heavily soiled cottons/linen (wash – rinse/gentle rinse – spin) • Position 2 (EASY-CARES) Main washing cycle for easy-care fabrics. • Position 3 (QUICK WASH) Shortened main-wash cycle for lightly dirty washing. • Position 4 (RINSE) Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (spin according to the selected washing cycle).
Appliance structure k PREWASH: Separate PRE WASH (approx. 20 minutes by maximum 40° C) and subsequent pumping out. 3 After PRE WASH, the main wash cycle must be set as desired, the program does not continue automatically. v PUMP OUT Pump out the water after rinse hold (without spinning). Program selector as progress indicator The program selector serves as a progress indicator by moving clockwise until the end of the program is reached.
Appliance structure Drawer for detergent and conditioner Suction lift cap (must be firmly fitted) k Compartment for pre wash detergent. Washed in right at the start of the washing program when the k (PRE WASH) position is selected. l Compartment for powdered main wash detergent and, if necessary, water softener. Washed in at the start of the main washing cycle. w Compartment for liquid conditioner (fabrik softener, finisher, starch). Washed in during the last rinse.
Before using your machine for the first Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs The values in the following table were calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home. Program selector Temperature selector Type of washing Load in kg Water in litre Energy in kWh Time in minutes 95 Cottons/ Linen 5 59 1.80 119 60 Cottons/ Linen 5 59 1.10 119 40 Cottons/ Linen 5 59 0.60 119 Position 2 (EASY-CARES) 40 Easy-cares 2.
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).
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 ç Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive towards mechanical strain and high temperatures. The t (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.
Execute a washing cycle Execute a washing cycle Brief instructions 0 0 0 0 0 0 A washing cycle proceeds in the following steps: Open the door, fill in the washing. Shut the door. Add detergent/conditioner. Set the correct washing program: – Set the program via the program selector; – Set the temperature via the temperature selector; Pull out program selector. Washing program starts automatically after six seconds. If necessary change the final spin speed or press the o (RINSE HOLD) button.
Fill-in the laundry 0 Sort and prepare washing according to type. For instructions for correct preparation of the washing, see "Washing types and treatment symbols." 0 Open door: pull at the handle of the door. 0 Fill the washing. 3 Maximum filling quantity see "Program tables". 0 Close the door tightly. Attention! When closing the door do not catch any washing pieces! Textiles and appliance could be damaged.
Execute a washing cycle Add detergent/conditioner 0 Pull out compartment up to stop limit. 0 Fill in detergent/conditioner. 3 For instructions on detergent and conditioners, see "Detergent and Conditioners". k Compartment for pre wash detergent. Washed in right at the start of the washing program when the k (PRE WASH) setting is selected. l Compartment for powdered main wash detergent and, if necessary, water softener. Washed in at the start of the main washing cycle.
Execute a washing cycle Set the washing program 3 Suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of washing, see "Program Tables." Set the washing program Attention! Program selector may only be rotated clockwise! 0 Set the program selector on the desired washing program Set the temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the temperature desired. Start the washing program, set the final spin speed or select Rinse Hold 0 Check whether the water tap is opened.
Execute a washing cycle During the washing program you can at any time – alter the setting of the final spin speed, – press the button o (RINSE HOLD), – alter the temperature setting; Other settings cannot be altered. To stop the washing program before it is finished : 0 Push in program selector. 0 Turn the program selector clockwise to v (PUMP OUT). 0 Pull out program selector. If washing cycle is completed/remove the washing The washing program normally ends with the final spin.
Program tables Program tables Washing Not all possible settings are listed in the following, apart from the dayto-day common settings and those that are deemed reasonable. Washing Types, Care Symbols Cottons ç max.
Separate rinse Max. filling quantity (dry weight) Type of washing Cottons/Linen 5kg Easy-Cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.5kg Wool 2kg Program selector Position 4 (RINSE) Position 10 (GENTLE RINSE) Separate gentle rinse/starch/conditioning Max. filling quantity (dry weight) Type of washing Cottons/Linen 5kg Easy-cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.5kg Woollens 2 kg Program selector Position 5 (FABRIC SOFTENING) Position 10 (GENTLE RINSE) Separate spin Max.
Cleaning and caring 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 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 engineer’s 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 facturer’s 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. Circulation pump cover is not closed properly. Close cover properly. Washing is trapped in the door.
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… Clean 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 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 (=10–100N/cm2 = 0.
Index A Q Automatic control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Quick wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 24 C R Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14, 21 Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 17, 24, 25 Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 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.
AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.
