The environmentally-friendly washing machine (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for AEG LAVAMAT 75805
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LAVAMAT 75805 Washing machine User information...
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Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety.
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are mi- nus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
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General safety • Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified service engineers. • Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible.
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Care Application/Features symbols Energy-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites or coloureds made of cotton/linen. J M O Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. I K N Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. Special programme which washes at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which after being washed using this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all.
Overview of terms The English terms used in this User Information booklet correspond to the Dutch/French names below that are to be found your appliance’s control panel. Programme selector Buttons VLEKKEN STAIN ARRET TACHES COTTONS/ WITTE/BONTE WAS BEHOEDZAAM SENSITIVE LINEN BLANC/COULEURS SENSIBLE KREUKHERSTELLEND...
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 2 litres of water through the detergent drawer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next programme is started and the economy valve can function properly 3.
Running a washing cycle Opening the door/loading washing 1. To open the door: pull the door by the handle. When the machine is switched on, the DOOR light and the START/ PAUSE light indicate whether the door can be opened: DOOR indicator START/PAUSE indicator Can the door be opened?
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– the washing’s degree of soiling, – the size of the load – the degree of hardness of the water supply. • If the manufacturer does not give instructions for small loads: for a half load, use a third less, for a very small load, use only half of the detergent that is recommended for a full load.
Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme Set the programme and tempera- ture using the programme knob. By selecting a programme, you switch the appliance on at the same time. – The programme progress display indicates the programme steps that the selected programme will perform.
Selecting the programme options If desired, press the programme op- tion button(s). The corresponding light lights up. If “Err” flashes in the multi-display, the programme option selected cannot be combined with the wash programme set. RINSE + Two additional rinse cycles are carried out for the programmes ENERGY SAVING, COTTONS/LINEN, DELICATES, EASY-CARES and EASY IRON (e.
Setting the delay timer With the DELAY TIMER button you can postpone the start of a pro- gramme by 30 minutes (30') to a maximum of 23 hours (23h). 1. Select programme. 2. Continue pressing the DELAY TIMER button until the desired start delay is displayed in the multi-display, for example12h, if the start of the programme is to be delayed by 12 hours.
Interrupting a programme/adding washing Interrupting a programme • A washing programme can be interrupted at any time by pressing the START/PAUSE button. It is then re-started by pressing the START/ PAUSE button again. • To stop the washing machine before the programme has ended, turn the programme knob to OFF.
Child safety device When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed. Setting the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise di- rection as far as it will go. Warning! The knob must not be sunk-in after being set, otherwise the child safety device is not active.
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2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing ma- chine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush.
What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions If one of the following fault codes is displayed in the multi-display dur- ing operation: – E10 (Problems with water inlet), – E20 (Problems with water drainage), – E40 (door open), please have a look at the following table. When the fault is remedied, press the START/PAUSE button.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy Transport lock has not been Remove transport lock. removed. Washing machine vi- brates when operating Adjust feet according to the Screw feet not correctly ad- or is noisy. Installation and Connection justed. instructions. Always load the drum as full Washing has not been Only a few large items of as possible.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Conditioner not rinsed Conditioner insert in the Clean detergent dispenser in, w compartment for compartment for additives drawer, insert conditioner in- additives is filled with is not correctly attached or sert firmly. water. is blocked. Wait until DOOR indicator is Door locked.
before washing. Check your choice of detergent. Especially with dark colours it is advisable to use liquid detergents. Carrying out an emergency drain Warning! Before emergency draining, switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug from the socket. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot.
Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e. g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Please make sure before loading the washing that there are no foreign bodies in the pockets or caught between the washing.
Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x Width x Depth 850 x 598 x 640 mm Depth when door is open 1017 mm...
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus- tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc- es connect an appliance that is damaged.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. •...
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2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts...
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5. Remove the bracket D. 6. Tighten up the six smaller bolts C. 7. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the ad- hesive tape on the door seal. 8. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the correspond- ing plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction...
Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph “Water inlet”. Where to install Important! The appliance must not be used in a room where there is a danger of frost. Frost damage or impaired operation! Frost damage is not covered by the warranty.
Electrical connection Details about the voltage, type of supply and the fuses required are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is next to the doorway. Connecting to the water supply Permitted water pressure The water pressure must be at least 1bar (=10N/cm =0.1MPa) and may be a maximum of 10bar (=100N/cm =1MPa).
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4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regula- tions’ requirements. A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe op- eration of the appliance.
Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Depart- ment stocks outlet hoses of different lengths.
Guarantee/Customer Service Belgium DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However, a defect may still occur. Our con- sumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the guarantee peri- od. The service life of the appliance will not, however, be reduced as a result. This declaration of guarantee terms is based on European Union Directive 99/44/EC and the provi- sions of the Civil Code.
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withstand the local climatic and environmental conditions. For appliances purchased abroad, the user must first ensure that they meet the qualifications required in Belgium. Non-essential or re- quested adjustments are not covered by the guarantee and are not possible in all cases. Our consumer services department is always at your disposal, even after the guarantee period has expired.
Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc- tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.
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