AEG 12820 manual

LAVAMA T 12820 TURBO ELECTRONIC The envir onmentally friendly washer-dryer La lavador a-secador a ecológica Instruction booklet Instrucciones par a el uso AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT FRIO 12820 UPDATE 6 kg 132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 1 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)[...]

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[...]

Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for envir onmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main featur es [...]

Pr eparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Drying symbols on garme[...]

T echnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Instructions for installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Safety instructions for the ins[...]

Safety instructions The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standar ds and with legal r equirements on the safety of appliances. However , as man- ufactur ers, we feel it is our duty to pr ovide the following safety notes. Gener al safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified per son- nel. Repair s carried[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Main featur es of your washer-dryer • Pr ogramme and temper ature setting using the pr ogramme selector . • Stain pr ogramme for effectively treating stained washing. • Ener gy saving progr amme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1 000, 900, 7 00 or 400 rpm. • RINSE HOLD : the laundry is left im[...]

Description of the appliance Fr ont view 10 FRIO 12820 UPDATE 6 kg Dr ain pump Door Contr ol panel Deter gent drawer Adjustable feet 132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:26 AM Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)[...]

11 Contr ol panel A = Option buttons B = Spin speed button C = Electr onic drying button D = Display E = START/P AUSE button F = Delay start button G = Drying time button H = Pr ogramme pr ogress display J = Progr amme selector dial Pr ogr amme selector dial The pr ogramme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum moveme[...]

12 Description of the appliance P osition “ E ” corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING pr ogramme at appr ox. 67°C for normally soiled laundry , extended washing time (cannot be combined with (QUICK). P osition at 40°C = Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any cr easing. In this way ironing is easier . P os[...]

13 ELECTRONIC DRYING button By means of this button you can choose the r equired degr ee of drying for cottons and synthetics: - Stor e dry - Ir on dry (not for synthetics) The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degr ee of dryness. DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed pr og[...]

SOAK The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30°C. By pr essing the ( DELA Y START) button the soak time can be pr olonged up to 1 0 hour s max. After this time the wash cycle will automatically start. This function cannot be used with W OOL progr amme and ( PRE- W ASH) or (STAIN) options. The soak pr ogramme ends with a short spin in p[...]

W arning! The progr amme selector dial must be turned first to RESET “ O” and then to the DRAIN pr ogramme. If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours . The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic W ASHING & DRYING pr ogramme. Display The display shows the following information: ?[...]

Cancelling a pr ogr amme T o cancel a progr amme which is running, turn the progr amme selector dial to the RESET O 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 and then to the DRAIN pr ogramme “C” . Altering a pr ogr amme which is running T o alter a progr amm[...]

Deter gent dispenser drawer Compartment for pr ewash or soak detergent and stain r emover . The prewash or soak deter gent is added at the beginning of the wash progr amme. The stain r emover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the[...]

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.). • T o prevent the laundry fr om getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to clos[...]

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 are always maximum temper atures. Cotton Linen and cottons marked w[...]

Delicates Micr ofibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols r equire 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 [...]

21 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[...]

Pr eparing the drying cycle As a dryer , the machine works on the condensation principle. Ther efore, the water tap must be open and the dr ain hose must dr ain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry- ing cycle . Load W arning: Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided befor e being dried, otherwise poor [...]

Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols r efer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temper ature) Gentle drying (r educed temperatur e) Do not machine dry Dur ation of the drying cycle The drying time can vary accor ding to[...]

Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the pr ogramme, set another short drying time. W arning! To pr event the formation of creases or shrinking of fab- rics , avoid excessive drying. How to dry Drying only Max. load - cottons 3 kg - synthetics 2 kg During the drying pr ogramme the water tap must be open and the dr ain[...]

25 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 additive Pull the dr awer out till it stops. P our the main wash deter gent into compart- ment . If you wish to perform a pr e- wash, a SOAK or a ST AIN- Action progr amme, [...]

26 How to wash Selection of the desir ed wash pr ogramme T urn the progr amme selector dial to the desir ed position: the lights corr esponding to the different phases making up the selected pr ogramme light on. The display shows the dur ation of the pr ogramme. Selection of the desir ed options depending on the degr ee of soil of the laundry . The[...]

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. Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option Pr ess[...]

If the delay start option has been selected , the machine starts its countdown, in hour s, which will appear on the display . During this period it is possible to load other laundry , to modify or cancel the delay time. • Load other laundry: press the ST ART/PAUSE button. Open the door . Load the laundry . Close the door and press the ST ART/PAUS[...]

T urn the selector dial to O . Remove the laundry fr om the drum. Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any for gotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites. Close the water tap. Leave the door open to pr event the formation of mildew and unpleas- ant smells. Automatic washing [...]

30 Pr ogramme chart W ash pr ogrammes ( ● ) In compliance with EC dir ective 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the ener gy label refer to the 60°C 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 laundry , on the inlet w[...]

Pr ogramme chart Special pr ogr ammes * 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 ature. 31 Progr amme Descrip- tion Progr amme phases Additional functions Load A Gentle rinses This pro- gra[...]

Pr ogramme chart Drying (*) The ST ORE DRY drying progr amme for cotton is the refer ence progr amme for the Ener gy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75. 32 Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed Drying time mins Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Iron dry Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen ([...]

Consumption data for drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in labor atory tests. They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as indicative values. 33 Degree of drying Spin speed Max load Water litres Energy kWh Duration minutes Cotton Store dry 1200 3 kg 22 2.2 80-90 Cotton Iron dry 1200 3kg 17 1.8 60-7 [...]

34 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[...]

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[...]

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 the water tap. Unscr ew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. Scr ew the hose back onto the tap. Emer gency emptying out If the water is not dischar ged, proceed as fo[...]

37 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[...]

38 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[...]

39 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 progr amme before 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 [...]

40 Something not working? Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in. spin cycle, the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it mor e evenly by means of a few dru[...]

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[...]

T echnical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60 cm Depth with door opened 1 0 1,5 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm appr ox. Load (depending on pr ogramme) 6 kg Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200/1 000/900/7 00/400 rpm W ater pressur e 50-800 kP a This appliance complies with the following EC dir ectives:[...]

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[...]

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 r emoved before using the appliance. [...]

Dimensions of the appliance Fr ont view and side view Rear view 45 7 12820 UPDATE 6 kg 566 600 101 5 25 Cold water 340 170 50 40 45 85 P ower cable Drain 132993360 gb.qxd 10/25/02 9:27 AM Pagina 45 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)[...]

46 Installation Unpacking All tr ansit bolts and packing must be removed befor e using the appli- ance. Using a spanner , unscr ew and r emove the 2 rear bottom scr ews. Slide out the 2 plastic pins. Lay the machine on its back, taking car e not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine[...]

P ositioning 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 it[...]

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to pur chase a new , longer hose spe- cially designed for this type of use. W ater dr ainage The end of the dr ain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide sup- plied with the machine.[...]

49 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[...]

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