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LAVAMAT 51635 Washing Machine User information...
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Dear Customer, Please read this instruction book carefully before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for future reference, and pass it on to any future owners.
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about the following safety information. Prior to initial start-up •...
Child Safety • Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for chil- dren. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children. • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.
Operating Instructions Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials used are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • Plastic parts can be recycled and are identified as follows: for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in >PE<...
Description of the Appliance Front view Detergent dispenser drawer Screw feet (height-adjustable) Detergent Dispenser Drawer Main wash detergent in powder form and water softening agent if required Stain removers Operating Instructions Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Main door Flap in front of drain pump.
Operating Instructions Control panel ON/OFF button with power indicator light STAIN button SOAKING button Program Selector The program selector determines the type of wash cycle (eg. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of articles to be washed. Important! Only turn the pro- gram selector in a clockwise direction!
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Operating Instructions RINSE Separate rinse followed by spin or rinse hold, eg. for rinsing hand- washed cottons/linen. Rinse hold means: The washing remains in the last rinsing water and is not spun. CONDITION Separate conditioning, separate starching or separate finishing for damp cottons/linen (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is flushed in from the compartment æ...
Operating Instructions GENTLE RINSE Separate gentle rinse followed by short spin or rinse hold, eg. for rins- ing hand-washed woollens or delicates. CONDITION Separate gentle conditioning for damp woollens or delicates (1 gentle rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from the compartment æ fol- lowed by short spin or rinse hold).
Operating Instructions STAIN For dealing with heavily soiled or stained washing (in-wash stain treatment is added at the optimum time during the course of the program). STAIN can be used in conjunction with the program selector settings: – PRE WASH (COTTONS/LINEN); –...
Operating Instructions Consumption Data and Wash Times The values given in the following table for selected programs were cal- culated under standardized conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home. Program Selector COTTONS/LINEN MAIN WASH COTTONS/LINEN MAIN WASH COTTONS/LINEN MAIN WASH EASY-CARES...
Preparing a Wash Load Sorting and preparing a wash load • Sort washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Washing types and care symbols"). • Empty all pockets. • Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.). • In order to prevent bunching up of washing and damage to washing, close zippers, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, and tie up loose straps such as from aprons.
Operating Instructions Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you choose the correct washing program. Wash- ing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tempera- tures indicated in the care symbols are all maximum temperatures. Cottons ç...
Detergent and Conditioners Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in automatic washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much detergent and conditioner? The required quantity depends upon: • the extent of soiling of the washing •...
Operating Instructions Running a Wash Cycle Brief instructions A wash cycle consists of the following steps: 1. Open the door and load the washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add detergent/conditioner. 4. Set the wash program: – Set the program using the program selector; –...
Add detergent conditioner For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see section “Detergents and conditioners”. 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go. 2. Add detergent/conditioner Compartment for in-wash stain treatment (only for additional program STAIN) Compartment for main wash detergent (powder only) and water softener if required...
Operating Instructions Setting the Washing Program See “Program Tables” for a suitable program, correct temperature and possible program options to suit the type of washing. Important! Only turn the program selector in a clockwise direction. 1. Set the program selector to the desired wash program.
Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold If required, change the spin speed for the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD: Turn the selector dial to the required speed or to RINSE HOLD. If RINSE HOLD is selected, the wash- ing remains in the final rinse water.
Operating Instructions Wash Program Progress Program progress display The program selector is also a program progress display. It turns clockwise as the program progresses until it ends, showing the stage of the program that is currently being carried out. The speed at which the program selector turns varies.
Washing Cycle is complete/Removing Washing A wash program normally ends with the final spin. If SOAKING has been selected: Release the SOAKING button (main wash for COTTONS/LINEN or EASY- CARES will run). If RINSE HOLD has been selected: The water must first be pumped out or the washing must still be spun. Either turn the spin speed selector dial to the required speed (water will be pumped out and the washing spun according to the pro- gram that has been run;...
Operating Instructions Program Tables Not all possible settings are listed below, only those which are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Washing Type of Washing Care Symbols Cottons ç Energy-saving program: Cottons ç Linen è ë Easy-cares ê í Delicates ì...
Separate Rinse Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Easy-cares Delicates Woollens Separate Conditioning/Starching Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Easy-cares Delicates Woollens Separate Spin Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Easy-cares Delicates Woollens Max. Load Program Selector (dry weight) 2.5kg 2.5kg Max. Load Program Selector (dry weight) 2.5kg 2.5kg Max.
Operating Instructions Maintenance and Cleaning Control panel Important! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean panel and operating parts. Wipe over the operating panels with a damp cloth. Use warm water. Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned from time to time. 1.
7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the detergent dispensing drawer into the guide tracks and push it in. Washing Machine Drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel.
Operating Instructions Cleaning the drain pump Paper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing machine with the washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump.
What to do if ... Trouble Shooting Try to rectify minor faults on the washing machine with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call out an engineer to resolve a fault listed here, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
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Operating Instructions Problem The washing machine vibrates during opera- tion or is unstable. Water runs out from under the washing machine. The washing machine does not spin; there is water in the drum. Possible Cause The transport packaging has not been removed. The machine is not level.
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Problem Fabric softener was not The conditioner insert has washed into machine; not been correctly positioned drawer æ for condi- inside the conditioner com- tioner is filled with partment or is blocked. water. Washing is heavily Probably too much washing creased was put into the drum.
Operating Instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect detergent was used. • Stains were not pre-treated. • Program or temperature was not set correctly. •...
Carrying out an emergency emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water, emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency emptying must be carried out. Furthermore: unscrew the inlet hose from the water tap and drain off the water.
Operating Instructions When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency emptying hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the door cannot be closed and no...
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • When moving do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. •...
Installation and connection instructions Installation of the appliance Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. •...
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8. Remove the screw F, including the sleeve, compression spring and washer, with the special spanner 9. Cover the hole with the cap G. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel securely.
Installation and connection instructions Installation-Site preparation • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. Do not install on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or similar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting the screw feet.
Levelling the Appliance Floor unevenness can be compensated for and the height can be cor- rected with the four adjustable screw feet. The height can be adjusted in a range of +10 ... -5 mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied. 1.
Installation and connection instructions Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. 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...
• If less than 1 bar: Unscrew the inlet hose from the appliance at the inlet solenoid valve and remove the flow regulator (to do this, remove the filter with needle nose pliers and remove the rubber washer behind the filter). Replace the filter.
Inlet Hose Connection A pressure hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections is permissible, available from AEG Service Force Centres. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m, and 5m are available for washing machines without Aqua-Control.
Installation and connection instructions Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
Installation and connection instructions If you intend the drain hose from the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The end of the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped-out water.
Installation and connection instructions Technical data Height Adjustment Load (depending on the program) Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Dimensions (dimensions in mm) approx. +10 / -5mm max. 5kg Domestic see rating plate 1-10bar (=10-100 N/cm = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)
WARRANTY CONDITIONS Great Britain Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar docu- mentation.
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 have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.