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LAVAMAT 4520 The environmentally friendly washing machine User information PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION[...]
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User information 2 CONTENTS Warnings ......................................................................................................... 4 Usage ............................................................................................................... 4 Precautions against frost ...........................................................[...]
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User information 3 Descaling the washing machine ........................................................... 23 The surface .................................................................................................. 23 The detergents dispenser ........................................................................ 23 The drain filter ......[...]
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User information 4 Warnings Keep this user’s manual with your washing machine. If you sell your washing machine or give it away, make sure that it is accompanied by its user’s manual. The new user can then be informed of how the washing machine operates and read relevant warnings. These warnings have been written for your safety and for the saf[...]
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User information 5 • Do not put articles in your washing machine if you have used a solvent, alcohol, trichloroethylene, etc., to remove stains from them. If you must use these stain removers, wait until the product has evaporated before putting the articles in the drum. • Collect all small articles such as socks, belts, etc., in a small cloth [...]
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User information 6 The next time you want to use your washing machine, make sure that it is installed in a room in which the temperature is above 0°C. Scrapping All materials marked with the symbol can be recycled. Put them in a waste tip (ask for information from your municipal offices) so that they can be recovered and recycled. When you take yo[...]
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User information 7 Washing machine description 1 - Control panel 2 - Lid opening handle 3 - Filter door 4 - Leveling screws 5 - Lever for moving the washing machine The detergents dispenser Symbols 1 - prewash 2 - wash 3 - softener (do not exceed the MAX mark) 4 - softener overflow (if overfilled). 1 2 4 5 3 1 2 3 4[...]
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User information 8 Control panel Programme selector It is used to select the most suitable programme to the type and soiling of your laundr y. It can be turned to the right or to the left. OFF (UIT/ARRET) This position of the programme selector switchs off the appliance. Moreover, thanks to this option, you can cancel a programme which has already [...]
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User information 9 SYNTHETICS (KREUKHERSTELLEND / SYNTHETIQUES) Main wash for lightly soiled fabrics from 30°C to 60°C. DELICATES (FIJNE WAS / LINGE DELICAT) Main wash for delicates fabrics at 30°C or 40°C. WOOL (WOL / LAINE) / SILK (SIJDE / SOIE) / Main wash (cold to 30°C) for machine washable woollen garments and also for all other garments [...]
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User information 10 When an additional function is not compatible with the selected programme, the corresponding lights does not illuminate. PREWASH (VOORWAS / PRELAVAGE) Prewash at 30°C before the main wash which starts automatically. The prewash ends by a short spin as far as the white/coloureds, synthetics programmes are concerned and by a drai[...]
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User information 11 Be careful : if you use liquid detergent for a washing cycle with a delayed start, use a ball to put directly in the drum and choose a programme without prewash. If you want to realize a prewash with a delay start in the same time, please use powder detergent. Spinning speed pushbutton / RINSE HOLD The maximum spin speed is defi[...]
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User information 12 END (EINDE / FIN) Indicate the end of the washing cycle. The laundry can be removed from the appliance. LID / DOOR (DEKSEL / COUVERCLE) When the appliance is switched on, the led DEKSEL/COUVERCLE indicates whether the lid can be opened. 0.1. Opening and closing the lid If you want to open the lid when the appliance is switched o[...]
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User information 13 laundry with more water. If the RINSE+ option is selected, two extra rinses are added to the WHITE/COLOUREDS, SYNTHETICS and DELICATES programmes. When delivered, the appliance is not set for additional rinses. To set the additional rinse cycles : 1. Turn the programme selector to a WHITE/COLOUREDS, SYNTHETICS and DELICATES prog[...]
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User information 14 Consumptions and programme durations Values given in the above table are provided as a guide and may vary depending on the water supply temperature and pressure, and your electricity power supply mains voltage. Timer / Temperature Washing quantity in kg Water consumpt ion in liters Energy consumpt ion in kWh Duration in minutes [...]
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User information 15 Washing guide Sorting and preparing your washing • Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see chapter 5.4: Inter- national symbols for care of textiles): normal wash for strong washing that can resist energetic wash and spin; delicate wash for delicate washing that should be treated more carefull y. For mixed loads composed[...]
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User information 16 • about one third full for very delicate articles such as net curtains and wool. For a mixed wash, fill the drum as required for the most delicate material. Detergents and additives Only use detergents and additives suitable for use in a washing machine. Read the manufacturer's instructions and respect sections 2.1 and 3.[...]
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User information 17 International symbols[...]
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User information 18 How to do a wash ? Before the first wash in your washing machine, we recommend that you should do a preliminary wash at 90°C with detergent but without any washing to clean the tub. Loading the washing • Lift the machine cove r. • Open the drum by pressing on the locking button A; the two flaps automatically separate. • I[...]
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User information 19 function enables also to cancel a programme and to restart the washing machine in case of error. If the programme selector is turned when the appliance is performing wash cycle, the programme will be carried out and will ignore the new position of the selector. In order to solve this problem, re-position the programme selector o[...]
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User information 20 - To load some laundry : press the START/PAUSE button, the DOOR relevant light illuminates, you can then open the lid. Close the lid and press again the START/PAUSE button. - To modify or to cancel the delay start : press the DELAY START button by selecting the right led. Programme progress Before pressing the START/PAUSE button[...]
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User information 21 Programmes tables Washing This table does not include all possibilities, simply the best and most usual adjustments in practice. Washing type Max. washing quantity Timer Temperature Other possible options Washing to be boiled 5 kg WHITE / COLOUREDS 60-95 PREWASH QUICK Energy saving * ECO * Programme at 60°C setting for testing [...]
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User information 22 Separate rinse Separate spinning Washing type Max. washing quan- tity (dry weight) Timer Washing to be boiled Coloureds 5,0 kg RINSES Easy care washing 2,5 kg Delicate washing 2,5 kg / 1,0 kg Wool / Handwash 1,0 kg Washing type Max. washing quan- tity (dry weight) Timer Washing to be boiled Coloureds 5,0 kg SPIN Easy care washin[...]
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User information 23 Care and cleaning Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the washing machine. Descaling the washing machine Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the detergent was correctly proportioned. If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially designed for washing machine[...]
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User information 24 You can thus clean it using running water and a brush or a twisted cloth. Check that the siphons at the back of the detergents dispenser are not blocked. Reassembly : Put the detergents dispenser in the notches until they lock. The drain filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regularly. The "filter&quo[...]
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User information 25 Drain residual water: Put a receptacle under the drain. Turn the cap in the anti-clockwise direction until it is vertical to release residual water. Remove the filter: Unscrew the cap all the way and take it off. Clean it tho-roughly with running water. Put the assembly back and screw it in the clockwise direction. After cleanin[...]
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User information 26 Operating problems Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your washing machine. However, if you face a problem with its operation, please read the following sections before calling the After Sales service. Symptom Cause The washing machine will not start or will not fill: • the washing machine is not corre[...]
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User information 27 There is water on the floor around the washing machine: • excess detergent has made too much foam that overflowed, • the detergent is not suitable for washing machine, • the drain siphon is not hooked on pro- perl y , • the drain filter was not put back into place, • the water inlet pipe is leaking. Washing results are[...]
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User information 28 The washing cycle is much too long : • the water inlet is blocked, • there was a power supply failure or the water was cut off, • the motor temperature safety device tripped, • the water inlet temperature is lower than normal, • the foam detection safety system trip- ped (too much detergent) and the washing machine eva[...]
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User information 29 Installation and connection instructions Warnings • This washing machine is heav y . Take care when moving it. • You must remove the packing on the washing machine before use. Failure to remove all transport protection devices can cause damage to the washing machine or nearby furniture. The washing machine must be unplugged [...]
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User information 30 Washing machine dimensions Front and side views Back view[...]
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User information 31 Unpacking Packing used to protect internal parts of the washing machine during transport must be removed before the washing machine is put into service for the first time. Remove all packing from the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine sideways and then remove the packing under the motor, and straighten the washing machine[...]
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User information 32 You can now see the openings that must be closed with the caches in the pack attached to the washing machine; do not forget to fold down the central capsule. Make sure that you have removed all these parts from your washing machine and keep them so that you can use them again if you need them for future transport. If you want to[...]
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User information 33 Leveling Precise leveling will prevent vibrations, noise and movements of the washing machine during operation. Make the washing machine level by adjusting the leveling screw that is too short. Unscrew the stand and locking collar assembly (lift the washing machine if necessary). When the washing machine is stable, maintain the [...]
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User information 34 Electrical connection You can only connect this washing machine to 230 V single phase power supply. Check rating of the fuse line: 10 A at 230V. The washing machine must not be connected through an extension cable or a power bar. Check that the earthing connection is conform with the regulations in force.[...]
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User information 35 Technical characteristics Garantee conditions and After Sales Service Please contact our AEG agents’ of the country directly. DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 850 mm 397 mm 600 mm VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER 230 V / 50 Hz 2300 W WATER PRESSURE Connection to the water network Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bars)[...]
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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http: //www.aeg.hausgeraete.de Copyright by AEG 146 6361 00 - 03/04[...]