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LAVAMAT 52600 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.
• Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and servicing. In addition, pull the mains plug out of the socket or – in the case of a permanent connection – switch off the cut-out in the fuse box or remove the screw fuse completely. •...
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Care Application/Features symbols Energy saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/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. Wash 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.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 1 litre 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 the washing 1. To open the door: pull the door’s handle. When the appliance is switched on, the K (DOOR) and S/P (START/ PAUSE) indicators show whether the door can be opened: S/P (START/PAUSE) K (DOOR) indicator Can the door be opened? indicator...
• From water hardness 2 (= medium) upwards, water softener should be used. Detergent can then always be dosed for water hardness 1 (= soft). Your local water company will be able to give you informa- tion about the water hardness in your area. 1.
Changing the spin speed/Selecting rinse hold The washing machine suggests the maximum permitted spin speed that is suitable for the selected pro- gramme. You can reduce this spin speed: To do this press the Spin/n(RINSE HOLD) button repeatedly until the desired indicator lights up.
Activating/deactivating r+ (RINSE+) If r+ (RINSE+) is activated, two additional rinse cycles take place dur- ing the c (COTTONS/LINEN), m (EASY-CARE)/ EASY IRON), d (DELICATE) and j (GENTLE RINSE) programmes. r+ (RINSE+) remains permanently programmed – even after the appliance has been switched off.
Starting a programme 1. Check that the tap is turned on. 2. Press the S/P (START/PAUSE) button. The programme starts or will start after the delay timer has elapsed as set. During the wash programme the current stage of the programme is shown in the programme progress display.
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.
Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 2.
What to do if... Remedying minor malfunctions yourself If the programme progress display shows one of the following error messages during operation: – E (END) flashes 1x (problem with water inflow), – E(END) flashes 2x (problem with water outflow), – E(END) flashes 4x (door open), please refer to the following table.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy The transportation lock has Remove the transportation not been removed. lock. Adjust the feet as described The washing machine The screw feet are not cor- in the installation and con- vibrates when operating rectly adjusted. nection instructions. or is not stable.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Wait until the K (DOOR) in- dicator has gone out and the Door locked. E (END) indicator is illumi- nated. The door cannot be The programme will continue opened when the wash- when the power cut is over. ing machine is switched There has been a power cut.
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. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain.
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.
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 603 mm Depth when door is open 980 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. •...
Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 off) and C (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 3. Remove screw D with its compres- sion spring using special spanner A. 4. Seal hole using sealing cap C. 5. Unscrew and remove two screws E using special spanner A.
If the appliance is to stand on a plinth: In order for the appliance to be se- cure on the plinth, fixing plates*) must be mounted, into which the appliance is inserted. If the appliance is to stand on floors that vibrate, e. g. floors of wooden joists with deal boards: If possible, install the appliance in one corner of the room.
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 Important! • This appliance must not be connected to the hot water system. •...
Water inflow A 1.35 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer water inlet hose is required, only original hoses are to be used. The Customer Care Department stocks hose kits of different lengths. Sealing rings are either inserted in the plastic nuts of the threaded hose fitting or are included as spare parts .
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.
In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part- ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are appli- cable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la ré-...
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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 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.