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    LAVAMA T 72640 User manual W ashing machine 132971880 gb.qxd 31/08/2007 12:51 Pagina 1[...]

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    Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality pr oducts. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology . Convince your self that our appliances are engineer ed to deliver the best performance and contr ol - indeed we are setting the highest standar ds of excellence. I[...]

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    Contents Instruction for the user 6 Safety information 6-8 Pr oduct description 9 Deter gent dispenser drawer 9 Contr ol panel 1 0 Fir st use 1 0 P ersonalization 1 1 Acoustic signals 1 1 Daily use 1 1 Laod the laundry 1 1 Measur e out the detergent and the fabric softener 1 1 Select the r equired pr ogr amme 12 Select the spin speed or the Rinse H[...]

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    At the end of the pr ogramme 18 Child safety lock 18 W ashing progr ammes 20-2 1 Pr ogramme informations 22 Pr eparing the wash cycle 23-27 Sorting out the laundry 23 T emperatur es 23 Befor e loading the laundry 23 Maximum loads 24 Laundry weights 24 Removing stains 25 Deter gents and additives 26 Quantity of deter gent to be used 26 Degr ees of w[...]

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    Consumption value 39 Installation 40-44 Unpacking 40 P ositioning and levelling 42 W ater inlet 42 W ater drainage 43 Electrical connection 44 P ermanent connection 44 Envir oment concerns 45 P ackaging materials 45 Old machine 45 Ecological hints 45 Guar antee 46 Customer service centr es 47 5 Contents 132971880 gb.qxd 31/08/2007 12:51 Pagina 5[...]

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    6 Instruction for the user Safety information Prior to using for the fir st time ● The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standar ds and with legal requir ements on the safety of appliances . However , as manufactur ers , we feel it is our duty to pr ovide the following safety notes. Y ou MUST read them car efully befo[...]

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    7 ● Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones , material without hems or torn material. ● Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance. ● Under no cir cumstances should you attempt to repair the machine your self. Repair s carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injur[...]

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    ● Befor e washing, ensure that all pockets ar e empty and buttons and zips ar e fastened. Avoid washing fr ayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and gr ass before washing. Underwir ed br as must NOT be machine washed. ● Garments which have been in contact with volatile petr oleum products should not be machine washed.[...]

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    9 Pr oduct description Y our new appliance meets all modern r equir ements for effective treatment of laundry with low water , ener gy and detergent consumption. Deter gent dispenser dr awer The pr ewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pr ogr amme. The stain r emover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartme[...]

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    10 Contr ol panel Contr ol panel Fir st Use Ensur e that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions . Remove the polystyr ene block and any material from the drum. P our 2 litr es of water into the main wash compartment of the deter gent drawer in or der to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at maxim[...]

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    11 Use P er sonalization Acoustic signals The machine is pr ovided of an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases: ● at the end of the cycle ● in the event of oper ating problems By pr essing the « Prewash » and « Stain » buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds , the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of op[...]

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    12 Use 2. If r equired, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the dr awer). Close the drawer gently . Select the r equir ed pr ogramme Y ou can choose the right pr ogr amme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing pr ogramme tables (see W ashing Pr ogrammes). T urn[...]

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    Select the spin speed or the rinse hold option Pr ess the Spin button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed differ ent from the one pr oposed by the washing machine. The r elevant light will light up. ● for cottons and ECO: 1200 rpm. ● for synthetics , wool, handwash and delicate fabrics: 900 rpm. R[...]

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    Select the Pr ewash option Select this option if you wish your laundry to be pr ewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Pr ewash ends with a short spin in pr ogrammes for cotton and synthetic fabrics , wher eas in the progr ammes for delicate fabrics the water is only dr ained. The r elevant light will light up. Select the Stain option Select th[...]

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    On the display will be visualized the decr eased washing time. The maximum load is 6 kg for cottons and 2 kg for synthetics and delicates . By pr essing this button twice, the relative pilot light r emains lit, the washing dur ation will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time. On the display [...]

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    Alarm codes In the event of oper ating problems , some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see par agraph «Something not working»). End of pr ogramme When the pr ogramme has finished a flashing zer o is displayed, the «Door» pilot light and the Start/P ause light go out and the door can be opened. Select the «Start/P ause» T o star[...]

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    17 Use Y ou must select this option after you have set the pr ogr amme and before you pr ess the Start/Pause button. The wash pr ogramme can be delayed fr om 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hour s and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hour s by means of this button. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will pr ess Star[...]

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    Select an additional rinse T his 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). Pr ess simultaneously the Spin Speed and Pr ewash buttons for some seconds: the Extr a Rinse pilot light comes on[...]

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    At the end of the pr ogr amme The machine stops automatically , the Start/P ause light goes off and a flashing 0 will appear on the display . If the Rinse Hold option have been selected, the «Door» pilot light illuminates , a flashing 0 will appear on the display , the Start/P ause light goes off and the door r emains locked to indicate that the [...]

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    * Stain option can be selected only at the temper ature of 40°C or higher . 20 W ashing progr ammes W ashing pr ogr ammes P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e / / T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e T T y y p p e e o o f f l l a a u u n n d d r r y y O O p p t t i i o o n n s s D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n o o f f p p r r o o[...]

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    21 W ashing progr ammes W ashing pr ogr ammes P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e / / T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e T T y y p p e e o o f f l l a a u u n n d d r r y y O O p p t t i i o o n n s s D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n o o f f p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e Rinses Separ ate rinse cycle for cotton hand washed [...]

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    22 Refr esh This pr ogramme can be selected with the following options: Spin Speed Reduction and Delay Start. This pr ogramme must be used for slightly soiled cotton items . Max. load: 2 kg W ashing temperatur e: 30°C Pr ogramme dur ation: 30 minutes Final spin speed: 900 r .p.m. ECO This pr ogramme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled [...]

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    Pr eparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufactur er’s washing instructions . Sort the laundry as follows: whites, colour eds , synthetics, delicates , woollens. T emper atur es Befor e loading the laundry Never wash whites and colour eds together . Whites may lose their “whi[...]

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    Maximum loads Recommended loads ar e indicated in the washing progr amme charts . Gener al rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no mor e than half full ; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no mor e than one third full. W ashing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy . For heavily soi[...]

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    Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be r emoved by just water and detergent. It is ther efor e advisable to tr eat them prior to washing. Blood: tr eat fresh stains with cold water . For dried stains , soak overnight in water with a special deter gent then rub in the soap and water . Oil based paint : : moisten with benzine stain r emover , lay[...]

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    Deter gents and additives Good washing r esults also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the corr ect quantities to avoid waste and protect the envir onment. Although biodegr adable, detergents contain substances which, in lar ge quantities , can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of deter gent will depend on the type of fabr[...]

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    Degr ees of water har dness W ater hardness is classified in so-called “degr ees” of har dness. Information on har dness of the water in your area can be obtained fr om the r elevant water supply company , or fr om your local authority . Note: A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degr ee of har dness (from degr ee of har [...]

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    28 International wash code symbols International wash code symbols These symbols appear on f abric labels, in order to help you choose the best w a y to treat your laundr y . Energetic wash Delicate wash Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleac[...]

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    Car e and cleaning Y ou must DISCONNECT the appliance fr om the electricity supply , befor e you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separ ately from any laundry washing, and accor ding to the softeni[...]

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    2. Remove the conditioner insert fr om the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water . 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing ma- chine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber , with a brush. 6. Insert the deter gent dispenser drawer in the[...]

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    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 pump. Pr oceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open [...]

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    32 Car e and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emer gency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Scr ew the pump fully in. 1 0. Close the pump door . W arning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the pr ogramme selected ther e can be hot water in the pump. Never r emove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait un[...]

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    7. r eplace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; 8. scr ew the pump again and close the door . 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: 1. Close the water tap and unscr ew the water inlet hose from the tap. 2. Place the end of the emer[...]

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    34 Something not working Something not working Certain pr oblems are due to lack of simple maintenance or over sights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Centr e, please carry out the checks listed below . During machine oper ation it is possible that the y y e e l l l l o o w w Start/P[...]

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    35 Something not working Pr oblem P ossible cause/Solution The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the dr ain hose is too low . • Refer to r elevant paragr aph in «water drainage» section. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The dr ain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the dr ain hose connection. The dr ain p[...]

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    36 Something not working No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology oper ate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. Pr oblem Cause possible/Solution The door will not open: The pr ogramme is still running. • W ait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been r eleased. • W ait [...]

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    37 Something not working Pr oblem Cause possible/Solution If you ar e unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centr e. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and pur chase date of your machine: the Service Centre will r equire this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No . ........... Ser . No . ......... Mod[...]

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    38 T echnical data T echinical Data Dimensions Width Height Depth (door included) 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Electrical connection V oltage - Over all power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the r ating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Water supply pr essur e Minimum Maximum 0,05 MP a 0,8 0 MP a Maximum Load Cotton Syn[...]

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    39 Consumption value The consumption data shown on this chart is to be consider ed purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temper ature and on the ambient temper atur e. It refer s to the highest temper ature for each wash pr ogramme. (*) «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is th[...]

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    Installation Unpacking All tr ansit bolts and packing must be removed befor e using the appliance. Y ou ar e advised to keep all tr ansit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be tr ansported again. 1. After r emoving all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’ s back to remove the polystyr ene base from the bottom. [...]

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    4. Unscr ew and remove the two lar ge r ear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C . 5. Remove the br acket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C . Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose fr om the drum and r emove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 7. Fill the smalle[...]

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    P ositioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat har d floor . Make sur e that air circulation ar ound the machine is not impeded by carpets , rugs etc. Befor e placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. Never try to corr ect any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, car dboard or similar materials under the machine. If[...]

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    3. Set the hose corr ectly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sur e to tighten the ring nut again to pr event leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thr ead. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Installation should comply with local water authority and building r egulations requir ements . A minim[...]

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    Important! The dr ain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres . An additional dr ain hose and joining piece is available fr om your local Service Centre. 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 ([...]

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    Envir oment concerns P ackaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >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 . Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help t[...]

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    46 Eur opean Guarantee Eur opean Guar antee This appliance is guar anteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guar antee or otherwise by law . If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed, the appliance guar antee will move with you su[...]

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    47 Customer service centr es www .electr olux.com à   Albania +35 5 4 26 1 450 Rr . Pjeter Bogdani Nr . 7 Tir ane Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 7 19, 1502 Lembeek Č eská republika +420 2 6 1 12 6 1 12 Bud ě jovická 3, Praha 4, 140 2 1 Danmark +45 7 0 1 1 74 00 Sjællandsgade 2, 7 000 Fr edericia Deutschland +4[...]

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