LAVAMAT W 920 Washing machine Instruction book
Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all, observe the "Safety" section in the first pages. Keep these user instructions in a safe place for future reference. Please pass them along to future owners of the appliance. Important information concerning your safety and proper functioning of the appliance is highlighted with the warning triangle or the signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe carefully. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating instructions .................................... 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Program Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing with a Pre Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Conditioning/Starching/Treatment . . . . . . . . .
Contents Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water drain-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety 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: Prior to initial start-up • Observe the "Installation and Connection Instructions" below in these user instructions.
Operating instructions Safety of children • Packaging materials (e.g. sheet and Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of asphyxiation! Keep packaging materials at a safe distance from children. • Children are often unable to recognise the dangers involved with electrical appliances. Provide for proper supervision during operation, and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – the danger exists that a child might lock itself into the appliance.
Operating instructions 2 Disposal Dispose of the packaging! Dispose of washing machine packaging materials properly. All packaging materials are environmentally sound and can be safely disposed of, or burned in a refuse incineration plant. 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<).
Operating instructions Description of the Appliance Front View Control Panel Drawer for detergent and softener Rating plate (behind door) Door with handle Flap in front of the circulation pump Threaded feet (height adjustable) Drawer for Detergent and Conditioner k Pre wash detergent or in-wash stain treatment l Main wash detergent (powder) and water softener if required w Liquid conditioner (softener, finisher, starch) Suction cap (must be firmly fitted) 9
Operating instructions Control panel Spin Speed Button Program Selector Temperature Selector EASY-CARES Button RINSE HOLD Button ON/OFF Button Program Selector You define the type of washing cycle using the program selector. Important! Only turn the program selector clockwise! The various positions have the following effect: t / Æ Program Group t (COTTONS/LINEN), Æ (EASY-CARES WITH BUTTON) For cottons/linen: You only need to set the program selector to the desired programme.
Operating instructions • Position 3 (QUICK WASH) Shortened main wash cycle for lightly soiled washing. • Position 4 (RINSE) Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand washed fabrics (spinning in accordance with the selected washing type or rinse hold). 3 Rinse hold means: the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is not spun. • Position 5 (CONDITIONER) Separate conditioning of wet cotton/linen or easy-care washing.
Operating instructions Temperature Selector On the temperature selector you can set the temperature for the washing cycle; the temperature is continuously variable from r (cold) to 95 °C. 2 E Position (Energy Saving): Energy saving program at approx. 67 °C for lightly to normally soiled cotton washing. M (ON/OFF) Button This button is used to switch on the washing machine and start the selected program, or to switch off the washing machine.
Operating instructions Before Washing for the First Time 0 1. Pull the detergent drawer out from the control panel a little. 2. Pour around 1 litre of water into the washing machine via the detergent drawer. This will ensure when the washing machine is started that the water container is closed and that the ECO valve can function correctly. 3. Perform a washing cycle without any washing, position 2 (MAIN WASH) 95, with half the normal dose of detergent.
Operating instructions • Mix small and large articles of washing! This improves washing efficiency, and the washing is more favourably distributed during the spin cycle. • Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine. • Do not place folded washing into the drum. • Observe tips for proper care such as "wash separately" and "wash separately several times"!. Washing Types and Care Symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program.
Operating instructions Detergent and conditioner Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent and conditioner? The required quantity depends upon: • the amount of washing 2 If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full load detergent quantity for very small loads.
Operating instructions Performing a Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is performed in the following steps: 0 1. Open the door, load the washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add detergent/conditioner. 4. Set the correct washing program: – Set the program on the program selector; – Set the temperature on the temperature selector; – In the case of easy-care washing: Press the } (EASY-CARES) button. 5. Press the M (ON/OFF) button. The washing machine is switched on. The washing program starts. 6.
Operating instructions Loading the Washing For maximum loads see the "Program Tables". For notes on the correct preparation of the washing, see "Washing Types and Care Symbols". 0 1. Sort the washing by type and prepare. 2. Open the door: pull the handle on the door. 3. Load the washing. Important! Do not trap any washing when closing the door! The fabrics and the machine could be damaged! 4. Close the door firmly.
Operating instructions Setting the Washing Program For suitable programs and the right temperature for the relevant type of washing, see "Program Tables". Important! Only turn the program selector clockwise! 0 1. Set the program selector to the desired washing program. 3 2. Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. In the case of easy-care washing: 3. Press the } EASY-CARES button.
Operating instructions Changing the Spin Speed or Selecting Rinse Hold 0 If desired, reduce the spin speed for the final spin or select rinse hold: – Press the spin speedbutton or – Press the o (RINSE HOLD) button. If o (RINSE HOLD) is selected, the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is not spun. 3 If you do not reduce the spin speed, the final spin for all washing programs is automatically performed at 900 revolutions per minute.
Operating instructions Washing Cycle Complete/Removing the Washing The washing program normally ends with the final spin. After a rinse hold: After a rinse hold the water must first be pumped out or the washing spun: 0 1. Release the o (RINSE HOLD) button. 2.
Operating instructions Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following, but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Type of Washing, Care Symbol Max.
Operating instructions Washing with a Pre Wash Type of Washing Max. Load (weight dry) Program Selector 5kg k (PRE WASH) Cottons/Linen Easy-Cares 2.5kg Temperature Additional Button Selector 30 to 95 30 to 60 } (EASY-CARES) Separate Rinsing Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (weight dry) 5kg Easy-Cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.
Operating instructions Cleaning and Caring Control panel 0 Attention! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleansers for cleaning control panels and control elements. Wipe control panels with a moist cloth. 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. Remove siphon cap. 4. Clean the siphon cap under running water. 5.
Operating instructions Washing drum 0 The washing drum is made of rust-free stainless steel. Rusty objects in the washing drum may lead to rust deposits on the drum. Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with acid containing decalcifying agents, abrasives containing chlorine or iron, or steel wool. Appropriate cleansers are available from our customer service department. Remove rust deposits at the drum with a stainless steel cleanser.
Operating instructions What to do when… 3 The somewhat different, in comparison to older washing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to the modern drive system. A rattling sound on startup – in particular when using for the first time – is caused by the circulation pump and is due to the design. Trouble Shooting In the case of a malfunction try to solve the problem with the aid of the notes given here.
Operating instructions Malfunction Excessive foaming during the main wash. Water runs out from under the washing machine. Remedy Dose detergent exactly in Probably too much detergent accordance with the manuwas 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.
Operating instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits 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.
Operating instructions Perform emergency drain • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emergency drain must be performed. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency draining must be carried out if danger of freezing occurs. Furthermore, the inlet hose must be disconnected from the tap and laid on the floor. Warning! Switch the washing machine off and pull the mains plug prior to emergency draining.
Operating instructions When the water is completely drained: 7. Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose. 8. Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into the mounting. 9. Put on the flap and close. The ECO valve does not function when the machine has been fully emptied. Therefore add approx. 1liter of water before the next wash (pour in through the detergent drawer).
Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tip the washing machine over the front or the left side (seen from the front). Electrical components could become wet! • Check the washing machine for transport damages. You should never connect a damaged appliance. In the event of a damage consult your dealer.
Installation and Connection Instructions Dimensions of the appliance Front and Side Views Rear View 31
Installation and Connection Instructions Installation of the appliance 3 Washing machines with arched covers are not suited for installation beneath countertops. Transporting the appliance • Do not lay the washing machine on the front or on the left side (seen from the front); otherwise the electrical components could become wet! • Never transport the appliance without transportation protection.
Installation and Connection Instructions Special spanner H and cover caps E (2 off) and G (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 0 1. Remove flexible tubing holder A. 2. Remove the two screws B with special spanner H. 3. Remove the four screws C. 4. Detach transportation rail D. 5. Close the two large openings with the cover caps E. Attention! Press cover caps forcefully in, so that they snap into the rear wall (protecting the interior of the appliance against sprayed water). 6.
Installation and Connection Instructions Installation on a concrete base When installing on a concrete base, for safety reasons it is imperative that steel plates are installed, the washing machine is then installed in these plates. The steel plates are available from customer service under ET-No. 645 425 058.
Installation and Connection Instructions Power supply Details on the mains voltage, type of current and the necessary fuse protection are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is above and behind the 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 feed A flexible pressure tubing of 1.3m length is supplied. If a longer feed tubing is needed, a complete VDE-approved tubing set with mounted screw connections, supplied by our customer service, should be used exclusively. – For washing machines without Aqua-Control, tubing sets are available in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m. – For washing machines with Aqua-Control, tubing sets are available in lengths of 2.0m, 2.9m and 3.9m.
Installation and Connection Instructions Water drain-off The drain-off tubing can be connected either to a siphon or be hanged in a washing or sink basin or in a bathtub. For extension (max. 3 m floor length and up to 80 cm high) only original tubing may be used. The customer service supplies drain-off tubing of 2.7 and 4m lengths. 0 0 Water drain-off inside a siphon The spout at the end of the tubing fits all common siphon types. Make the connection spout/siphon secure with a tubing clip.
Guarantee Conditions/ Service Departments GUARANTEE CONDITIONS/ SERVICE DEPARTMENTS 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.
Guarantee Conditions/ Service DepartAustralia 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.
Guarantee Conditions/ Service Departments Israel Evis Ltd. P.O. Box 70 39 Tel-Aviv – 67013 Tel.: 3257311 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.: 81 3 3544 3363 Fax: 81 3 3763 6143 40 Saudi Arabia Alia Trading Corporation P.O.
Index INDEX C R Calcium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11, 15, 17 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 17 Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cotton Mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14, 21, 22 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25, 38, 43 Rating Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service SERVICE If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do when ..." in these user instructions. If you do not find any applicable instructions there, contact your customer service centre. (Addresses and telephone number can be found in the "Service Departments" section.) Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary.
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