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LAVAMAT W 1230 Washing Machine User information...
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Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully. Pay particular attention to the section "Safety" on the first Info pages. Please keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any future owners of the unit. The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Impor- tant!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for the unit's functional reliability.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions.
Operating Instructions Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm per- sons without supervision.
Operating Instructions • The glass in the door becomes hot in the case of wash programmes with high temperatures. Do not touch! • Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump. •...
Operating Instructions Environmental tips • A pre-wash cycle is not necessary in the case of washing which is not excessively dirt. This saves detergent, water and time (and is gentle on the environment.) • If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the wash- ing machine is especially efficient.
Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for de- tergent and Control panel care agent Rating plate (be- hind filling door) Main door Flap in front of Screw feet drain pump (height-adjustable) Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent In-wash stain treatment Main detergent Pre-wash detergent/ (powder) and water-...
Operating Instructions Control Panel Program selector Spin speed button ON/OFF button with power in- RINSE HOLD button dicator light STAIN button QUICK WASH Temperature button selector SOAKING button Programme Knob The programme knob determines the type of wash cycle (eg. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of the articles to be...
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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 lying in the last rinsing water. It is not spun. CONDITION Separate conditioning, separate starching or separate finishing for damp cottons/linen (1 rinse, liquid care agent 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 care agent is washed in from the compartment æ followed 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 programme). STAIN can be used in conjunction with the programme knob settings: – PRE WASH COTTONS/LINEN; –...
Operating Instructions Consumption values and time requirements The values for selected programmes in the following tables were deter- mined under standardized conditions. They are nonetheless a useful guide for domestic use. Filling Temperature Water Energy Time in Programme knob quantity selector in litres in kWh...
Operating Instructions Before the First Wash 1. Pull the washing powder drawer out slightly. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the washing powder drawer into the washing machine. The next time a programme is started the solu- tion container will be closed and the eco-sluice can function correctly. 3.
Operating Instructions • Mix small and large items. This improves the washing effect and the washing is more favourably distributed during spinning. • Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine. • Do not place folded washing into the drum. •...
Operating Instructions Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which detergent and care agent? Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in wash- ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much detergent and care agent? The amount to be used depends on: •...
Operating Instructions Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions To run a wash cycle: 1. Open the door and fill with washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add washing detergent / care agent. 4. Set the wash programme – Set the programme using the programme knob; –...
Operating Instructions Add the washing For the maximum filling quantities, see the "Program tables". See "Sort and prepare washing" for information on correctly preparing the washing. 1. Sort and prepare the washing according to type. 2. Open the filling door: Pull on the handle of the filling door. 3.
Operating Instructions Add Washing Detergent and/Care Agent Refer to the information on washing detergents and care agents, see section entitled “Washing Detergents and Care Agents“. 1. Pull out the washing powder drawer as far as it will go. 2. Fill with washing detergent / care agent Compartment for in-wash stain treatment only for additional programme...
Operating Instructions Setting the Wash Programme For a suitable programme, the right temperature and possible addi- tional programmes for the relevant type of wash, refer to the “Pro- gramme Tables“. Important! Only turn the pro- gramme knob in a clockwise di- rection.
Operating Instructions Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold If required, change the spin speed for the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD: – Press the spin speed button or – press RINSE HOLD button. If RINSE HOLD is selected the washing will remain in the last rinse water;...
Operating Instructions Wash Programme Progress Programme progress display The programme knob is also a programme progress display. It turns clockwise as the programme progresses until it ends, showing the stage of the programme that is currently being carried out. The speed at which the pro- gramme knob turns varies.
Operating Instructions Wash Cycle Completed/Removing Washing A wash programme normally ends with the final spin. If SOAKING has been selected: Release 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 release the RINSE HOLD button (water is pumped out and the washing spun according to the pro- gramme that has been run;...
Operating Instructions Programme Tables Not all possible settings are listed below - only the most appropriate and those most commonly used in everyday operation. Washing Maximum Type of Filling Quan- Temperature Additional Washing, Programme Knob tity Selector Buttons Possible Care Symbols (dry weight) PRE WASH SOAKING...
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Control panel Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts. Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm wa- ter.
Operating Instructions 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in section of the washing machine, particularly also the noz- zles on the top side of the rinsing- in chamber. 8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in. Washing Drum The washing drum is made of stainless steel.
Operating Instructions What to do if ... Remedying Faults In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of the information provided here. If you call Customer Service to deal with one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating fault, the customer service technician's visit will not be free of charge, even dur- ing the warranty period.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy Remove transport packaging The transport packaging has according to the installation not been removed. and connection instructions. Adjust the feet according to The height-adjustable screw the instructions for installa- feet are not correctly set. tion and connection.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy Softener has not been The softener insert has not flushed into machine; Wash the washing powder been correctly positioned in- drawer æ for care drawer and position the sof- side the care agent compart- agent is filled with wa- tener insert firmly.
Operating Instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing has turned grey and if limescale is deposited in the drum, then • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. •...
Operating Instructions Carrying out emergency drainage • If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution, emergency drainage must be performed. • If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost, emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of frost.
Operating Instructions When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Drain pump The drain pump is maintainance-free.
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Operating Instructions 5. Check that you are able to turn the pump wheel at the very rear of the pump housing. (If the wheel rotates with a jerky motion, this is normal.) If you cannot turn the pump wheel, please contact customer service.
Operating Instructions Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the filling door can no longer be closed and no washing program can be started. Setting the child safety feature Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the filling door clockwise as far as it will go.
Installation and connection instructions Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right side (viewed from the front). Electronic components can get wet. • Check the washing machine for transport damages. A damaged unit must never be put into operation under any circumstances.
Installation and connection instructions Installation of the appliance Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing under units. Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side (viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical components can get wet.
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Installation and connection instructions The special spanner (A) and the caps (B) (2 each) and (C) (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compression spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel securely.
Installation and connection instructions Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip away. Do not use lubricants as a sliding aid. •...
Installation and connection instructions Compensate for floor unevenness 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 the range +10 .. -5mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces.
Installation and connection instructions Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, current type and required fuses can be found on the rating plate. The ra- ting plate is located at the top above the filling door. For permanent electrical connection within the electrical circuit, provi- sions must be made which allow for electrical disconnection of the ap- pliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least 3 mm at all...
Installation and connection instructions Water inflow 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 offered by our Customer Service is permissible. –...
Installation and connection instructions Water drain The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the floor and then up to 80cm high).
Installation and connection instructions Technical data Adjustment possibility Approx. +10 / -5mm Filling quantity (program-dependent) max. 5kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning See rating plate Water pressure 1-10 bar (= 10 - 100 N/cm = 0.1 - 1.0 Mpa) Dimensions (dimensions in mm)
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Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Australia Korea (South) Namibia ANDI-Co Pty. Ltd Core Incorp. AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIM- 9 Kingston Town Close 3/F Chewoo Bldg. ITED-Jeppe Street Oakleigh VIC 3166 200 Nonhyun-Dong Northern Industrial Area Tel.: (03) 9569 1235...
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Tel.: 0120-13-7117 Fax: 03-3790-5257 Thailand Slovakia Rep. South Africa OLYMPIA Thai Ltd. Electrolux Slovakia S.R.O. AEG (Pty) Ltd. 44 Ratchadapisek Road Seberiniho 1 55, 12th Road 10320 Bangkok 821 03 Bratislava P.O. Box 1 02 64 Tel.: 2 513 6111 Tel.: 02 4333 4322, 4355...
Service Service In the chapter "What to do if...“ , some faults are listed which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you do not find any information there, please consult your Customer Service. (You can find the addresses and telephone numbers in the section "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.