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    PRE- SELECCION PRE- LAVA DO START PAUSA DELICADOS PRELAV ADO/ LAVA DO 62895 LANA FÁCIL 90 90E OFF FRIO 40 30 60 50 40 40 40 30 40 DELICADO SINT.- MEZCLA RESISTENTES COLOR 60E 40E FRIO FRIO FRIO ACLARADOS DELICADOS SUAVIZANTES DESAGUAR CENTRIFUGAR CENTRIF. DELICADO 30 PROG. CORTO TIEMPO 1200 600 STOP ACLARAD. SOBRE DOSIF. ACLARADO ACLARADO CENTRIFU[...]

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    Dear customer , Please read these oper ating instructions car efully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. W e r ecom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future r efer ence and pass it on to any future owner s. The warning triangle and/or the key words (W arning!, Caution!) empha- size informati[...]

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    45 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tips for environmental pr otection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ma[...]

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    46 How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 S[...]

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    Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-83 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 P ositioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Safety instructions The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal r equir ements on the safety of appliances. However , as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to pr ovide the fol- lowing safety notes. Gener al safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified per son- nel. Repair[...]

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    Child safety • Childr en are often not awar e of how danger ous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be car efully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyr ene) can be dan- gerous[...]

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    Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyrene >PP< =polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them pr operly in appropriate collection container s. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your count[...]

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    51 • If the water has a medium or high degr ee of har dness (starting from hardness degr ee II, see “Deter gents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to har dness degr ee I (= soft). Main featur es of your washing machine • Pr ogramme and temper atur e setting using the progr amme selec[...]

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    52 Description of the appliance Fr ont view Description of the appliance Dr ain pump Door Contr ol panel Deter gent drawer Adjustable feet PROG. CORTO TIEMPO PRE- SELECCION PRE- LAV ADO START PAUSA DELICADOS PRELAV ADO / LAV ADO LANA F Á C IL 90 90E OFF FRIO 40 30 60 50 40 40 40 30 40 DELICADO SINT.- MEZCLA RESISTENTES COLOR 62895 60E 40E FRIO FRI[...]

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    53 Description of the appliance Contr ol panel A = PREWASH button B = SENSITIVE button C = START/P AUSE button D = SPIN SPEED button E = QUICK WASH button F = DELAY ST ART button G = Display H = Progr amme progr ess display I = Programme selector dial Pr ogramme selector dial The progr amme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water [...]

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    54 Position EASY T O IRON at 40°C ( FÁCIL ) In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ir oning is easier . Position FRIO = cold wash ST ART/PAUSE button (ST ART/P AUSA) This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the requir ed pr ogramme, pr ess this button to start the machine. If[...]

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    Pr ogramme Option buttons Depending on the progr amme, differ ent functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired pr ogr amme and before depr essing the ST ART/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pr essed, the corr esponding pilot lights come on. When they are pr essed again, the pilot lights go out. PREW ASH (PRELAV A[...]

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    RINSE HOLD (ST OP ACLARADO) By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics fr om cr easing. When the progr amme has finished, the START/P AUSE button go es of f, the END pilot light (FIN) on the pro- gramme pr ogr ess display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERTA) is r ed and the display shows a static zero [...]

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    Cancelling a pr ogramme To cancel a pr ogr amme which is running, turn the progr amme selector dial to the RESET O/OFF position. Warning! After a pr ogr amme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O/OFF and then to the progr amme “ DESAGUAR ”, “ CENTRIFUGAR ” or “ CENTRIF . DELICA- DO ”. A[...]

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    Deter gent dispenser dr awer Compartment for prewash deter gent. The pr ewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash progr amme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener , starch). It is emptied at the last rinse. The q[...]

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    Pr eparing the wash cycle Sorting out and pr eparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry accor ding to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and car e labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • To pr event the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close[...]

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    W eight of laundry T ypes of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. The laundry should be sorted out accor ding to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on care labels. Temper atur es indicated on labels are always maximum temper atur es. Cotton Linen and cottons marked wit[...]

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    Delicates Microfibr es, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols r equire a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES pr ogr amme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL pr ogr amme is sui[...]

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    62 Deter gents and additives Which deter gent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’ s instructions. How much deter gent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not pr ovide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one thir d less than th[...]

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    63 How to wash Load the laundry Open the door . Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door . Add deter gent and additives Pull the drawer out till it stops. P our the main wash deter gent into com- partment . If you wish to perform a PREWASH p r o- gramme, pour deter gent or stain r e[...]

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    64 How to wash Select the desir ed wash progr amme Turn the pr ogr amme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected progr amme light on. The display shows the dura- tion of the progr amme. Select the desir ed options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry . The corresponding[...]

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    EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water . However , for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to deter gents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extr a rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate progr amme and with pr ogramme ACLARADOS DELICADOS (RIN[...]

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    66 Starting the pr ogramme 1. Check that the water tap is open and the door is closed. 2. Press ST ART/P AUSE to start the progr amme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the progr amme will start at the end of the countdown. If the light FIN (END) is flashing at the start of the progr amme it indi- cates that the door is open. Close the do[...]

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    67 At the end of the pr ogramme The machine stops automatically . A steadly zero appears on the display . The FIN (END) light comes on in the progr amme progr ess display , the START/P AUSE button goes off and th e l igh t PUE RT A is gr ee n. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the START/P AUSE button goes off, the pilot light END on the p[...]

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    68 Pr ogr amme chart W ash progr ammes for cottons ( ● ) In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figur es indicated on the energy label r efer to the “ 60E ” wash pr ogramme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indica- tive, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laund[...]

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    Pr ogr amme chart W ash progr ammes for synthetics , delicates and wool * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indica- tive, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperatur e and on the ambient temper ature. It r efers to the highest temperatur e for each wash pr ogramme. [...]

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    70 Pr ogr amme chart Special pr ogrammes * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperatur e and on the ambient temper ature. For the duration of the pr ogr ammes, please r efer to the dis play on the control panel . Progr a[...]

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    71 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash progr amme, pull the dispenser dr awer out a lit- tle to let it dry . Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. P eriodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with s[...]

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    Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Dr ain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. [...]

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    73 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emer- gency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door . W ater inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the w[...]

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    74 Cleaning and maintenance Fr ost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temper atur e could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose fr om the tap. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. Sc[...]

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    Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different fr om the noise made by tr adi- tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor . If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines. T roubl[...]

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    76 Something not working? Problem The machine does not empty and/or does not spin Possible cause The drain hose is Check the whole length of squashed or kinked (E20) . the hose and remove the kink. The drain pump or the Clean the pump or check drain hose ar e clogged (E20) . the hose. The RINSE HOLD option Empty out the water by (stop with water in[...]

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    77 Something not working? Problem The door will not open Possible cause The progr amme is still Wait until the end of the running and the drum programme befor e opening is turning. the door . The water level is above the Before opening the door , bottom edge of the door . the water must be emptied out. The machine is heating the Wait until the end [...]

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    Unsatisfactory washing r esults If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • T oo little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable deter gent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been tr eated prior to washing. • The pr ogramme/temper atur e has not been correctly selected. If grey stains r emain on the laundry • La[...]

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    T echnical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60 cm Depth with door opened 1 0 1.5 cm Height adjustment ± 1 0 mm appr ox. Load (depending on progr amme) 6 kg max. Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200/900600 rpm (L62895) 1 000/800/600 rpm (L60895) Water pr essur e 0.05 - 0.8 MP a This appliance complies [...]

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    Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself ar e listed. Read this section in the event of pr oblems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centr e. In all cases, explain your problem car efully , in order to facilitate tr ou- bleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide[...]

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    Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy , care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer . • All internal packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. S[...]

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    Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. After removing all the packaging, car efully lay machine on it’s back to r emove the poly- styrene base fr om the bottom. Remove the pow- er supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. With a suitable spanne[...]

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    Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the different plug caps ar e supplied with the ap[...]

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    Levelling Carefully level by scr ewing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboar d, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor . W ater inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. • Do not use the hose from your pr evious machine to connect to th[...]

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    W ater drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. In a sink d[...]

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    Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply . Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load requir ed (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any r esponsibility for[...]

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    AEG Hausgeräte GmbH P ostfach 1 036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www .aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG/ELECTROLUX 132974550-0 1-0 1 0 7 Salvo modificaciones Subject to change without notice From the Electr olux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Gr oup is the world's largest pr oducer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleani[...]