32974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 1 LAVAMAT L 72900 The environmentally friendly washing machine La lavadora ecológica Instruction booklet Instrucciones para el uso PRELAVADO 1200 1000 700 500 STOP ACLARAD. ACLARADO PROG. CORTO PRESELECCION TIEMPO AHORRO ACLARADO FÁCIL ACLARADO CENTRIFUGAR START PRELAVADO MANCHAS DELICADOS PAUSA AQUA ALARM LAVADO PUERTA ALGODÒN 95 SEDA 30 40 FIN SOBRE DOSIF. OFF EXPRESS 30 FRIO 40 - 60 MIX FRIO LANA DELICADO COLOR SINT.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 3 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 4 Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 5 Safety instructions The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 6 Safety instructions Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 7 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 8 • If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain option (MANCHAS) for effectively treating stained washing.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 9 Description of the appliance Front view Dispenser drawer Control panel PRELAVADO 1200 1000 LAVADO 700 500 STOP ACLARAD. ACLARADO PROG. CORTO PRESELECCION ACLARADO TIEMPO ACLARADO CENTRIFUGAR START PRELAVADO MANCHAS DELICADOS PAUSA AQUA ALARM FÁCIL 95 SEDA 30 40 FIN ALGODÒN OFF AHORRO EXPRESS 30 FRIO 40 - 60 MIX FRIO SOBRE DOSIF. LANA PUERTA DELICADO 30 40 COLOR SINT. 60 /MEZCLA 40 30 40 ACL.DELICADO DESAGUAR CENTRIFUGAR CENT.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 10 Description of the appliance Control panel D E F G AQUA ALARM 1200 PRELAVADO 1000 LAVADO FÁCIL ACLARADO EXPRESS 700 500 STOP ACLARAD. ACLARADO PROG. CORTO PRESELECCION TIEMPO A A = C = E = G = I = L = M= B C H I PREWASH button SENSITIVE button EXTRA RINSE button DELAY START button Display Programme progress display Programme selector dial SOBRE DOSIF. LANA PUERTA DELICADO L COLOR SINT.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 11 Description of the appliance WHITE COTTON Washing programme for white cotton at 95°C (main wash - rinses long spin). COLOURED COTTONS & SYNTHETICS Washing programme for cotton and synthetics (main wash from 60°C to cold (FRIO) - rinses - long spin). 40-60 MIX Washing programme for slightly soiled cotton items or mixed fabrics. It is not compatible with EXPRESS option. DELICATE RINSE (ACL.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 12 Description of the appliance EASY IRON (FÁCIL) With this programme the laundry is gently washed at 40°C and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. It cannot be combined with DELICADOS option. E Position AHORRO (economy) corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time. It cannot be combined with PROGR. CORTO option. OFF Cancellation of the selected programme, switching the machine off.
2974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 13 Description of the appliance STAIN (MANCHAS) To treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). This option is not selectable for Wool/Silk or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C. SENSITIVE (DELICADOS) If you depress this button, the washing machine adds one rinse in Coloured Cottons & Synthetics programmes and reduces the spinning of the drum and the washing intensity.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 14 Description of the appliance The maximum spin speed for White cotton, Coloured Cottons & Synthetics programmes, 40-60 MIX, AHORRO and SPIN programme is 1200 rpm. For Delicate rinses, Wool/Silk, Wool/Handwash , EXPRESS, Easy Iron and Delicates the spin speed is 1000 rpm. RINSE HOLD (STOP ACLARAD.) PRELAVADO LAVADO By selecting this option, the last rinse water is ACLARADO not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from ACLARADO creasing.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 15 Description of the appliance Cancelling the delayed start . • Depress START/PAUSE button. • Depress DELAY START button until the the symbol 0’ is displayed. • Depress START/PAUSE button again to restart the machine • To modify the delay time, after the programme has already started, turn the selector dial to RESET OFF in order to cancel the current washing programme, set a new programme again and select the new desired delay time.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 16 Description of the appliance Altering a programme which is running To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to OFF and then choose a new programme. The water is not emptied out and after pressing the START/PAUSE button again the machine restarts with the newly selected programme. Altering an option which is running To alter an option, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 17 Detergent dispenser drawer * * Compartment for prewash detergent. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse. The quantity of additives must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer. Compartment for Stain Remover.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 18 Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 19 Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Approximate dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 20 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 21 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 22 How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additives Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a PREWASH pour detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a STAIN pour the Stain Remover into compartment .
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 23 How to wash Select the desired options RINSE ACLARADO depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on. QUICK WASH PROG. CORTO PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE PRELAVADO MANCHAS DELICADOS Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button; the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 24 How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is opened and the drain hose is correctly connected. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown. If the light End flashing and on the display appears the alarm code E40 at the start of the programme, it indicates that the door is open.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 25 How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A steadly zero appears on the display. The END light comes on in the programme progress display and the Start/Pause pilot light has gone out. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the light DOOR will be red and the DOOR will be locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 26 Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons, mixed and synthetics Wash Temp. programme White Cottons and Linens AHORRO Cottons ECONOMY Fabrics Additional functions Max. load Cotton and linen, PREWASH for example norSTAIN** mally soiled work SENSITIVE 8 kg garments, sheets, QUICK WASH RINSE HOLD household linen, SPIN SPEED underwear, towels. 2.9 75 PREWASH STAIN** SENSITIVE 8 kg RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 1.36 60 1.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 27 Programme chart Wash programmes for delicates, wool and silk Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Additional functions Max. load PREWASH STAIN** Delicate fabrics, for QUICK WASH 3.5 kg Delicates 40°-30° example curtains. RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Consumption* Energy Water lt. kWh 0.6 65 Wool, wool mixtures 40°- bearing the RINSE HOLD 30°- “Pure new wool, 2 kg SPIN SPEED Hand wash COLD non-shrink, machine washable” label . 0.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.21 Pagina 28 Programme chart Special programmes Programme DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases tion functions load This programme can DELICATE be used for RINSES rinsing hand washed garments. For emptying out the last rinse water in DRAIN programmes with the RINSE HOLD option SPIN DELICATE SPIN 3 rinses with liquid additive. Short spin (max. 1000 r.p.m.) RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED The water is emptied out. Consumption* Energy Water lt. kWh 8/4 kg 0.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 29 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 30 Cleaning and maintenance Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 31 Cleaning and maintenance Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 32 Cleaning and maintenance Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug from the power socket; close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; open the the pump door; place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 33 Something not working? Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 34 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water Clean the filter. inlet hose is clogged (E10). The door is not properly closed (E40). Close the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 35 Something not working? Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have not been removed. Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The feet have not been adjusted. Carefully level the machine. There is little laundry in the drum. Correct operation of the machine is not affected. The programme is still running and the drum is turning.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 36 Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey stains remain on the laundry • Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 37 Technical data Height x Width x Depth Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 85x60x63 cm ± 10 mm approx. 8 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/1000/700/500 rpm 0.05 - 0.8 MPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC - 89/336/EEC of 3.5.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 38 Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary. Take note of the serial number (Ser.No.) and the product number (Prod. No.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 39 Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 40 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the HEC0008 rear of the appliance. With a suitable spanner, supplied with the machine unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 41 Installation Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. HEC0010 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 42 Installation Levelling Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Water inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. • Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. • This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 43 Installation Aqua Stop The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the window „A”. Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose.
132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 44 Installation Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
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132974820_gb.qxd 02/02/2007 17.22 Pagina 45 AEG/Electrolux Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG/ELECTROLUX 132974820-00-0607 Subject to change without notice Salvo modificaciones From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use.