AEG LAVAMAT 60895 manual

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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 CENTRI[...]

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    Dear customer , Please r ead these operating instructions car efully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the fir st pages. We r ecom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for futur e refer ence and pass it on to any futur e owners. The warning triangle and/or the key wor ds (Warning!, Caution!) empha- size informati[...]

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    45 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tips for envir onmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ma[...]

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    46 How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Add deter gent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 [...]

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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 standar ds and with legal requir ements on the safety of appliances. However , as manufacturer s, we feel it is our duty to provide 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 dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, childr en should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - ther e is a risk that they could become tr apped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyr ene) can be dan- ger o[...]

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    Disposal P ackaging materials The materials marked with the symbol ar e recyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyr ene >PP< =polypr opylene This means that they can be r ecycled by disposing of them properly in appr opriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your co[...]

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    51 • If the water has a medium or high degr ee of hardness (starting fr om har dness degree II, see “Deter gents and additives”) water softener s must be added. The amount of deter gent can then be adjusted to hardness degr ee I (= soft). Main featur es of your washing machine • Pr ogramme and temper ature setting using the pr ogramme 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 dr awer 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 FR[...]

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    53 Description of the appliance Contr ol panel A = PREW ASH button B = SENSITIVE button C = START/P AUSE button D = SPIN SPEED button E = QUICK W ASH button F = DELA Y START button G = Display H = Pr ogramme pr ogr ess display I = Pr ogramme selector dial Pr ogr amme selector dial The pr ogramme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. w[...]

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    54 P osition EASY TO IRON at 40°C ( FÁCIL ) In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any cr easing. In this way ironing is easier . P osition FRIO = cold wash ST ART/P AUSE button (START/P AUSA) This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the r equired pr ogr amme, press this button to start the machine. I[...]

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    Pr ogr amme Option buttons Depending on the pr ogramme, differ ent functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desir ed progr amme and befor e depressing the ST ART/P AUSE button. When these buttons ar e pressed, the corr esponding pilot lights come on. When they ar e pressed again, the pilot lights go out. PREW ASH (PRELA [...]

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    RINSE HOLD (ST OP ACLARADO) By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to pr event the fabrics from cr easing. When the pr ogramme has finished, the ST ART/PAUSE button go es of f, the END pilot light (FIN) on the pr o- gr amme progr ess display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERT A) is red and the display shows a static zer [...]

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

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    Deter gent dispenser drawer Compartment for pr ewash detergent. The pr ewash deter gent is added at the beginning of the wash pr ogramme. Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent 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 [...]

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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 “T ypes of fabric and care 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 car e labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pr o- gr amme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on car e labels. T emperatur es indicated on labels ar e always maximum temperatur es. Cotton Linen and cottons marked [...]

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    Delicates Micr ofibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols r equir e a very gentle tr eatment. The DELICA TES progr amme is suitable for this type of fabric. W oollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol ar e par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing. The W OOL progr amme is[...]

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    62 Deter gents and additives Which deter gent and additive? Use only deter gents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufactur er’s instructions. How much deter gent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufactur er does not provide any indications on the amount of deter gent for small loads, use about one third less than t[...]

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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 dr awer out till it stops. P our the main wash detergent into com- partment . If you wish to perform a PREW ASH p r o - gr amme, pour detergent or stain r[...]

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    64 How to wash Select the desir ed wash pr ogramme T urn the progr amme selector dial to the desir ed position: the lights corr esponding to the differ ent phases making up the selected pr ogramme light on. The display shows the dur a- tion of the pr ogramme. Select the desir ed options depending on the degr ee of soil of the laundry . The corr esp[...]

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

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

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    67 At the end of the pr ogr amme The machine stops automatically . A steadly zero appear s on the display . The FIN (END) light comes on in the progr amme progr ess display , the ST ART/PAUSE button goes off and t he lig ht PUE RT A i s g r een . If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the START/P AUSE button goes off, the pilot light END on th[...]

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    68 Pr ogramme chart W ash pr ogrammes for cottons ( ● ) In compliance with EC dir ective 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the ener gy label refer 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 laundr[...]

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    Pr ogramme chart W ash pr ogrammes for synthetics , delicates and wool * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be consider ed purely indica- tive, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temper ature and on the ambient temper ature. It r efers to the highest temper ature for each wash pr ogramme. F[...]

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    70 Pr ogramme chart Special pr ogr ammes * 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 temper ature and on the ambient temper ature. For the dur ation of the progr ammes, please r efer to the dis play on the contr ol panel . Progr [...]

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

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    Door seal Check fr om time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be tr apped in the fold. Dr ain pump The pump should be inspected r egularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during dr aining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pu[...]

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    73 Remove any objects fr om the pump impeller by r otating it. Put the cap back on the emer- gency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Scr ew 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. T urn off t[...]

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    74 Cleaning and maintenance Fr ost pr ecautions If the machine is installed in a place wher e the temperatur e could dr op below 0°C, pr oceed as follows: Close the water tap and unscr ew the water inlet hose from the tap. Place the end of the emer gency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water dr ain ou[...]

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    Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, differ ent from 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 tr aditional machines. T r ou[...]

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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 gr ey 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 ature has not been corr ectly selected. If gr ey stains remain on the laundry • L[...]

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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 approx. Load (depending on pr ogramme) 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) W ater pressur e 0.05 - 0.8 MP a This appliance complies w[...]

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

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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 r etailer . • All internal packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. [...]

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    Installation Unpacking All tr ansit bolts and packing must be r emoved before using the appliance. After r emoving all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’ s back to remove the poly- styr ene base from the bottom. Remove the pow- er supply cable and the dr aining hose fr om the hose holder s on the r ear of the appliance. With a suitable s[...]

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    Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose fr om the drum and r emove the polystyr ene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two lar ge ones with the corr esponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the differ ent plug caps are supplied with t[...]

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    Levelling Car efully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place car dboard, 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 dr ainage The end of the dr ain hose can be positioned in thr ee ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sur e 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 si[...]

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

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