Electrolux LAVAMAT W 1259 manual

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    LAVAMA T W 1259 ELECTRONIC Wa s hi n g M a c h in e User information[...]

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    2 Dear Customer , Please read this instruction book car efully before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully under stand th e safety instructions on the fir st pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for futur e reference, and pass it on to any fu tu re o wn ers . 1 The warning triangle and / or key words ( Warn in g! , Ca[...]

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    3 Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 En[...]

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    4 Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sep[...]

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    5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Inlet Hose C[...]

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    Operating Instructions 6 Oper ating Instructions 1 Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standar ds and the German A ppliance Safety Law . However , we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about the following safety information. Prior to initial start-up • Observe the &qu[...]

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    Operating Instructions 7 Child Safety • P ackaging materials (e.g. films, st yrofoam) can be danger ous for chil- dren. Ther e is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children. • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the contro ls or play with the appliance. • P ets and c[...]

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    Operating Instructions 8 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly . All packaging materials used are envir onmentally friendly an d can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • Plastic parts can be recycled and ar e identified as follows: • Cardboar d packaging is manufactur ed from recycled paper and shou[...]

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    Operating Instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Fr ont view Dr awer for Detergent and Conditioners Detergent dispenser drawer Main door Screw feet (height-adjustable) Control panel Flap in front of drain pump Rating plate (behind door) Pre-wash detergent, In-wash stain treat- ment products or water softener Main wash detergent (powder) and wa[...]

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    Operating Instructions 10 Contr ol Panel Pr ogramme selector The progr amme selector is used to select the wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) and the water tem- peratur e accord ing to the type of washing. OFF • Switches the washing ma chine off - at all other p o siti o n s the machine is on. • T[...]

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    Operating Instructions 11 DELICATES Main wash cycle for Delicates at 30 °C or 40°C. WOOL/SILK P (Handwash) Main wash cycle (cold or 30 °C) fo r machine-washable or hand-washa- ble woollen items and silk, carrying the symbol ï (Handwash). GENTLE RINSE Separate gentle rinse, for examp le to rinse hand-washed items (3 rinses, liquid conditioner wa[...]

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    Operating Instructions 12 QUICK Shortened wash progr amme for lightly soiled washing. 3 With the WOOL/SILK P (Handwash) setting, the pr ogramme option buttons cannot be used. (Any buttons that ar e pressed have no effect.) Consumption V alues and Pr ogr amme Times The following tables give the values for selected programmes under standard condition[...]

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    Operating Instructions 13 Befor e the First W ash 0 1. Pull the detergent dispenser dr awer out slightly . 2. P our about 1 litre of water thr ough the detergent dispenser dr awer into the washing machine. The next time a progr amme is started the solution container will be closed and the ECO valve can function correctly . 3. Carry out a wash ing c[...]

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    Operating Instructions 14 • Shake out washing before plac ing into the washing machine. • Do not place folded washing into the drum. • Observe tips such as "wash s eparately“ and "wash separ ately sever al times". T ypes of Washing and Car e Symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash pr ogramme. Washing should b[...]

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    Operating Instructions 15 Deter gent and Conditioners Which deter gent and conditioner ? Use only deter gents and conditioner s which ar e suitable for use i n au- tomatic washing machines. Always follo w the manufactur er's instruc- tions. How much deter gent and conditioner ? The requir ed quantity depends upon: • the extent of soiling of [...]

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    Operating Instructions 16 Running a washing cycle washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Open the door and load the washing. 2. Close the door . 3. Add detergent/conditioner . 4. Set the appropriate washing pr ogramme: – Set the progr amme and temperatur e using the progr amme selector – Set progr[...]

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    Operating Instructions 17 Opening and closing the door 0 To open: pull the door by the handle. 0 To close: push the door firmly shut. When the machine is switched on, the DOOR light and the ST ART/ PAUSE light indicate whether the door can be opened 3 If the END light flashes 4 times and an acoustic sign al is emitted 4 times, it means there was an[...]

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    Operating Instructions 18 Adding deter gent/ conditioners 3 For instructions concerning deter gent and conditioner s, see Section "Detergents and conditioners“ . 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser dr awer: press the flap on the dr awer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the dr awer (2). 2. Add the detergent/condit ioners. [...]

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    Operating Instructions 19 Setting the washing pr ogramme 3 For the appropriate pr o- gramme, temper atur e and pos- sible progr amme options suitable for any type of wash- ing, see "Progr amme Tables". 0 1. Select the desired wash pr o- gramme and temper atur e with the progr amme selector . 2. If requir ed, select the appropriate pr ogra[...]

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    Operating Instructions 20 Changing the spin speed / Selecting the rinse hold function 0 If required, change the spin speed for the final spin or select RINSE HOLD: Continue to pr ess the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD button until the desired spin speed (or RINSE HOLD) indicator is illuminated. • If the È indicator is illuminated, the final spin cycle wi[...]

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    Operating Instructions 21 Starting the Wash Pr ogr amme 0 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. To start the wash pr ogramme, pr ess the START / PAUSE button. The wash pr ogramme starts. 3 If END flashes 4 times and an d an acoustic signal is emitted 4 times when the START/PAUS E button is pr essed, the door is not closed properly . In this case,[...]

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    Operating Instructions 22 Changing the Spin Speed The Spin Speed can still be changed or RINSE HOLD set, while the pro- gramme is running. 0 1. Press the ST ART/P AUSE button. 2. Change the spin speed wit h the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD button. 3. Press the ST ART/P AUSE button agai n. The washing progr amme contin- ues. W ashing cycle complete / remov[...]

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    Operating Instructions 23 Pr ogr amme Tables Wa sh i n g The tables do not show all the possibl e settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Typ e of wa shi ng , Care s ymbol Max. Loa d (Dry weight) 1) 1) A 10 litr e bucket holds ar ound 2.5 kg of dry clothes (cotton) . Progr amme selector Temper ature [in °C] Po s s i [...]

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    Operating Instructions 24 Separ ate Rinsing Separ ate Spinning Typ e of w ash i ng Max. load (dry weight) Progr amme selecto r Cottons / Coloureds 5k g GENTLE RINSE Easy-Car es/Delicates 1) 1) R e d u c e d sp i n sp ee d . 2.5 kg Typ e of w ash i ng Max. load (dry weight) Programme selector Cottons / Coloureds 5k g SPIN Easy-Car es 1) 2.5 kg Delic[...]

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    Operating Instructions 25 Maintenance and Cleaning Contr ol panel Important! Do not use househol d furniture polish or abrasive cleaner s to clean panel and operating parts. 0 Wipe over the op er ating panels wi th a damp cloth. Use warm water . Deter gent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser dr awer should be cleaned fr om time to time. 0 1. P[...]

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    Operating Instructions 26 7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the deter gent dispensing drawer into the guide tr acks and push it in. Wa sh i n g M a c h in e D r um The washing machine dru m is made from rust-fr ee stainless steel. An y[...]

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    Operating Instructions 27 Cleaning the dr ain pump P aper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing ma- chine with th e washing and remain in the dr ain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump. Therefor e the drain pump should be cleaned at least once a year . 1 Warning! Switch off[...]

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    Operating Instructions 28 7. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder . 8. Close the flap.[...]

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    Operating Instructions 29 What to do if ... T rouble Shooting Try t o rectify minor faults on the washing machine with the aid of the instructions given her e. If you call out an engineer to r esolve a fault listed her e, or to repair a fault caused by incorr ect use or installation, a charge will be made even if th e appliance is under guarantee. [...]

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    Operating Instructions 30 The washing ma- chine vibrates when operating, or is noisy . Tr ansit packaging was not re- moved. Remove the transit packa ging as described in the Install ation and Connection instructio ns. The machine is not level. Adjust the feet according to the Installation and Connec- tion instructions. There is very little w ashin[...]

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    Operating Instructions 31 Washing is h eavily crea sed. Proba bly too much washing has been put in the drum. P ay attention to the maximum load quantity (see Pr ogramme Tab le s) . Was h in g i s no t thorou ghly spun, water remains vis i- ble in the d rum. The END light flashes twice an acoustic signal is emitted twice. The drain hose is kinked. R[...]

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    Operating Instructions 32 Remnants of deter- gent ar e building up in the detergent drawer . The water tap is not fully opened. Open the water tap fully . The inlet hose filter in the in coupling of the inlet hose at the tap is blocked. Close the wa ter tap. Unscrew the inlet hose fr om the water tap and fr om the machine. Clean the filter . The ri[...]

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    Operating Instructions 33 If the washing r esults are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are pr esent in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect deter gent was used. • Stains were not pr e-treated. • Progr amme or temperatur e was not set correctly . • If using modular detergents, th[...]

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    Operating Instructions 34 Carrying out an emer gency emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water , emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below fr eezing temperatur es might occur , emergenc y emptying must be carried out. Furthermore: unscr ew the inlet hose fr om the [...]

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    Operating Instructions 35 When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug secur ely into the em ergency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency emptyi n g hose in its holder . 8. Put on the flap and close. Additional rinse cycles (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. How[...]

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    Operating Instructions 36 Child Safety Featur e If the child safety featur e is set, the door cannot be closed and no washing progr amme can be started. Setting the child safety feature 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the door clock- wise as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after[...]

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    Installation and connec tion instructions 37 Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Pr ecautions • When moving do not tilt the washin g machine onto its fr ont or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to pr event the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Before installation inspect [...]

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    Installation and connection instructions 38 Installation of the appliance T ransporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed from the fr ont). This is to pr event the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Never transport the unit without the transport packaging and bo[...]

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    Installation and connec tion instructions 39 3 The special spanner (A) and the caps (B) (2 each) and (C) (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compr ession spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel secur ely .[...]

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    Installation and connection instructions 40 Installation-Site pr eparation • The installation surface must be clea n, dry and level. Do no t install on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or sim ilar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting t[...]

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    Installation and connec tion instructions 41 Levelling the Appliance Floor unevenness can be compensate d for and the height can be cor- rected with the four adjustable scre w feet . The height can be adjusted in a ra nge of +1 0 ... -5 mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied. 0 1. Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head [...]

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    Installation and connection instructions 42 Electrical Connection Any electrical work requir ed to inst all this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - THIS APPLIA NCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make [...]

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    Installation and connec tion instructions 43 1 WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. P ermanen t Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supp[...]

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    Installation and connection instructions 44 W ater connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices pr eventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au- thority requir ements. This appliance is designed to be pe rmanently plumbed into your home’s water supply . Before connecting up the machine to n[...]

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    Installation and connec tion instructions 45 Inlet Hose Connection A pressur e hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is requir ed, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose scr ew co nnections is permissible, available from AEG Service For ce Centres. – Hose sets in lengths of 2. 2 m, 3.5 m, and 5 m ar e a[...]

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    Installation and connection instructions 46 Wa te r D rai n a ge The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed usin g the plas tic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring ther e is an air br eak between the drain hose an[...]

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    Installation and connec tion instructions 47 If you intend the dr ain hose fr om the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sure tha t the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The end o f the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped-out water . Otherwise, the water could be [...]

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    Installation and connection instructions 48 T echnical data Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Height Adjustment approx. +1 0 / -5 mm Load (depending on the progr amme) max. 5 kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning see r ating plate Water pr essure 1-1 0 bar (=1 0-1 00 N /cm 2 = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)[...]

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    Warranty conditions 49 W arr anty conditions Gr eat Britain Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guar antee to the fir st purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guar antee is valid for 12 mo nths commencing when th e appliance is hande d over to the first r etail purchaser , which must be verified by purchase inv oice or similar docu- mentatio[...]

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    Index 50 Index C Cancelling the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Changing the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 , 36 Coloureds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Service & Spare Parts 51 Service & Spar e P arts If after carrying out the nece ssary ch ecks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e. In guarantee customers should ensu re that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or el[...]

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