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AEG LAVAMAT 10500 VI Instruction Booklet

The environmentally friendly washing-machine
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LAVAMAT 10500 VI
The environmentally friendly washing-machine

Instruction booklet

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  • Page 1: Instruction Booklet

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) LAVAMAT 10500 VI The environmentally friendly washing-machine Instruction booklet...
  • Page 2 For more detailed infor- mation see the section headed "Something Not Working". Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 350350* * calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Contents Safety instructions ..........6 Disposal .
  • Page 4 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Contents How to wash ..........23 Load the laundry .
  • Page 5 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Instructions for installation and electrical connection ....41 Safety instructions for the installer....... . 41 Dimensions of the appliance.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. • Never start the machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel is damaged allowing inner components to be accessible.

  • Page 7: Child Safety

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use.

  • Page 8: Disposal

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >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! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend...

  • Page 9: Main Features Of Your Washing Machine

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm. •...

  • Page 10: Description Of The Appliance

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Front view...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Control panel A = Mains-on light B = ON/OFF button C = Option buttons D = Display E = Delay start button F = START/PAUSE button G = Programme progress display H = Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.

  • Page 12: Mains-On Light

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Position 40°C Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position COLD = cold wash ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on.

  • Page 13: Programme Option Buttons

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY START button until the required time is displayed or, if you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed. Then press the START/PAUSE button again.

  • Page 14: Quick

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Description of the appliance QUICK WASH By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with the wool and economy programme and cannot be used with STAIN. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing.

  • Page 15: Display

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Display The display shows the following information: • If the programme selector dial is on the RESET position, three flashing dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate that the machine is ready to be selected for the required wash programme. •...

  • Page 16: Cancelling/Altering A Programme

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Description of the appliance Cancelling/Altering a programme To cancel or alter a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position: three flashing dashes will be dis- played, the programme is cancelled. The machine will maintain the water in the tub.

  • Page 17: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Wash Cycle

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM 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.). •...

  • Page 19: Weight Of Laundry

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Weight of laundry Bathrobes Work shirts Quilt covers Sheets Blouses Hand towels Tea towels Shirts Pillowcases Night-gowns/Pyjamas Tablecloths Underwear Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme.
  • Page 20 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing.

  • Page 21: Detergents And Additives

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Detergents and additives Which detergent?... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.

  • Page 22: And In Which Form

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Preparing the wash cycle And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer.

  • Page 23: How To Wash

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM 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 additive Pull the drawer out till it stops.

  • Page 24: Selection Of The Desired Wash Programme

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light up. The display shows the duration of the programme.

  • Page 25: Starting The Programme

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Starting the programme To start the selected programme, press the START/PAUSE button; the corresponding light stops flashing. The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is illuminated. If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the dis- play.

  • Page 26: Programme Charts: Wash And Special Programmes

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme White 95°-60° Cotton 60° Whites ECONOMY 60°-50° Coloured 40°-30° cottons COLD 60°-50° Easy-cares 40° COLD Delicates 40°-30° Woollens hand wash 40°-30 COLD In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the 60°C wash programme for cotton.

  • Page 27: Special Programmes

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Programme chart Special programmes Pro- Type of gramme laundry Heavily soiled fab- Soak rics, except wool. This pro- gramme can be used for Rinses rinsing hand washed gar- ments. Hand washed gar- Softeners ments to be starched or softened.

  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit- tle 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.

  • Page 29: Door Seal

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Cleaning and maintenance To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old tooth- brush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the...

  • Page 30: Emergency Emptying Out

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Cleaning and maintenance Unscrew the hose from the tap. To do this you must press the yellow button on the hose first. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or drain pipe are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine:...

  • Page 31: Something Not Working

    E40: door open (phase light WASH is on) Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, con- tact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Problem The machine does not work...
  • Page 32 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and/or does not spin There is water on the floor Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Possible cause The water tap is closed (E10).
  • Page 33 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Something not working? Possible cause The transit bolts have Check that the machine not been removed. has been unpacked as described in the Installation section.
  • Page 34 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Something not working? Problem Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Possible cause The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in.

  • Page 35: Unsatisfactory Washing Results

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM 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. •...

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 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 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”.

  • Page 37: Service And Spare Parts

    Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in the “Troubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical break- down.
  • Page 38 7/24/01 9:12 PM Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further infor- mation on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment at the address below or visit our website at www.aeghome.co.uk * Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

  • Page 39: Guarantee Conditions

    3.Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office (AEG’s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair (i. e. the customer’s home, place of installation or AEG workshop).

  • Page 40: European Guarantee

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar- antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual- ifications: The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.

  • Page 41: Instructions For Installation And Electrical Connection

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM 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.

  • Page 42: Dimensions Of The Appliance

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view...

  • Page 43: Installation

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.

  • Page 44: Positioning

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Installation Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fit- ted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope con- taining the instruction booklet.

  • Page 45: Water Inlet

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Water inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regula- tions’ require- ments. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks.
  • Page 46 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Installation The upright standpipe should have a mini- mum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see dia- gram). Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water.

  • Page 47: Electrical Connection

    The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG Service Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.

  • Page 48: Permanent Connection

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Installation Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.

  • Page 49: Building-In

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimen- sions shown in picture A. Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre- arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left.

  • Page 50: Recommendations

    132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Building-in c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thick- ness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again.
  • Page 51 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Building-in If it is not possible to use one solid piece, due to the additional height required, ensure that any additional strips of timber are glued and screwed to the underside of the base (see Fig.
  • Page 52 132996260.qxd 7/24/01 9:12 PM Pagina (Nero/Process Black pellicola) AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 132.996.260-01-0501...

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