AEG 62840 Washer User Manual
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1. 3 With the provided spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A HEC00022 Installation 4 Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C SI H I I G i SE 5 Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E vi HEC0023 V 6 Open the porthole take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal HECO0010 7 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in gt A the bag containing the instruction booklet 1 gt 8 Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph Water inlet All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet HEC0005 Installation Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs ete Before placing it on small tiles apply a rubber coating Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials under the machine I2. To enable disable this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds 4 and 5 buttons until the icon E appears disappears on from the display RER Use Daily Use Load the laundry 1 Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible 2 Close firmly the door You must hear a click during closing Attention Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water energy and detergent consumption 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required pour it into the main wash compartment W and if you wish to carry out the prewash phase pour it into the compartment marked W If you wish to carry out to perform the stain function pour it into the compartment 2 If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently Select the required programme Position 1 on the control panel picture You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables see Washing Programmes Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme The programme sel
3. Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company or from your local authority Note A water softener must be added when water has a medium high degree of hardness from degree of hardness II Follow the manufacturer s instructions The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness soft Degrees of water hardness Level Characteristic German French dH T H 1 soft 0 7 0 15 2 medium 8 14 16 25 3 hard 15 21 26 37 4 very hard gt 21 Oy IJ International wash code symbols i International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry Energetic wash va e ww oi Max wash Max wash Max wash Max wash temperature temperature temperature temperature ST VH 95 C 60 C 40 C 30 C Hand wash Do not Delicate wash AETAT wash A Bleaching A Bleach in cold water ZS Do not bleach oO Ironing e Hot iron max 200 C c Warm iron max 150 C c Lukewarm iron max 110 C o Do not iron O GO Gi Dry cleaning Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in Dry cleaning Do not in all solvents perchlorethylene in petrol dry clean petrol pure alcohol pure alcohol R111 amp R113 an
4. Easy Iron 1 5 kg Wool Handwash 2 kg Refresh 2 kg Programme information Programme information Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed EASY IRON PLUS and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses Washing programme for machine washable wool O as WOOL PLUS HANDWASH well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the hand washing care symbol 7 With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand RINSES The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final spin at maximum speed The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the button 2 For emptying out the water of the last rinse in DRAIN programmes with the RINSE HOLD option Turn first the programme selector dial to O OFF then select programme Drain and depress the button 8 Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold option Before selecting this SPIN programme the selector dial must be turned to O OFF You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun This programme can be selected with the following options Spin Speed Reduction and DELAY START REFRESH This programme must be used for slightly soiled cotton items Programme duration 30 minutes This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items The tem
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6. down the hose check to see if it is damp e Check the water inlet hose connection The drain hose is damaged e Change it with a new one The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump e Put the cap back on the emergency emptying and place the latter back in its seat Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used e Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing e Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains The correct temperature was not selected e Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load e Introduce into the drum less laundry Something not working The door will not open The machine vibrates or is noisy Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine makes an unusual noise No water is visible in the drum The programme is still running e Wait the end of washing cycle The door lock has not been released e Wait some minutes There is water in the drum e Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water In any case the door can be only opened when the DOOR light has gone off The transit bolts and packing have not been removed e Check the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not been adjusted e Check the correct levelling of the appliance The laundry is not evenly distributed
7. extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase The relevant light will light up This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 C Attention If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option pour stain remover into compartment I i Select the SENSITIVE option Button 5 By depressing this button the washing intensity will be reduced The machine adds one rinse in the programmes for Cotton and Synthetics This option is recommended for non fast coloureds items Select the TIME option Button 6 This option allows you to modify the washing time automatically proposed by the washing machine By pressing this button the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time By pressing this button twice the relative pilot light remains lit the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time In this case the maximum recommended load for cottons is 3 kg and 1 5 kg for synthetics and delicates Display Position 7 The display shows the following information Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme the duration is displayed in hours and minutes for example 2 05 The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the m
8. in the hose with a stiff brush c 4 Screw the hose back onto the tap Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine 1 pull out the plug from the power socket close the water tap if necessary wait until the water has cooled down open the the pump door D PS ON place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Remove its cap The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full put the cap back on the hose Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out 6 clean the pump if necessary as previously described Care and cleaning 7 replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it 8 screw the pump again and close the door Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows 1 Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap 2 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 3 Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any water remaining in the machine is removed avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance When you use the machine again make sure that the am
9. off and a flashing DH will appear on the display If the RINSE HOLD option have been selected the DOOR pilot light illuminates a flashing will appear on the display the pilot light of button 8 goes off and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option paragraph Turn the programme selector dial to O OFF to switch the machine off Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty If you do not intend to carry out another wash close the water tap Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells HEB Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme gt Description of COTTONS LINENS ZE G0 COTTONS 60 40 30 Cold EASY CARES 60 40 30 Cold SYNTHETICS EASY IRON PLUS 40 DELICATES 40 30 Cold WOOL PLUS HANDWASH GC 30 Cold White cotton heavily or normally soiled items Coloured cotton normally or lightly soiled items Synthetic or mixed fabrics normally or lightly soiled items Synthetics to be gentle washed and spun Delicate fabrics for example curtains Special programme for hand washing fabrics and specially programme for wool garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable label SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME EXT
10. or attempt to modify this product in any way e During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it e Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before using e Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine e Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over fill Refer to the manufacturer s recommendations of quantities Safety information e Wash small items such as socks laces washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum e Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones material without hems or torn material e Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use clean and maintenance e Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Centre Always insist on genuine spare parts Installation Use e When unpacking the appliance check that it is not damaged If in doubt do not use it and contact the Service Centre e All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use Serious damage can occu
11. start the programme Important e Once the programme has already started the selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again e The door will be locked throughout the delay time If you need to open the door you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 After you have closed the door press the button 8 again The button 9 can not be selected with DRAIN programme Programme progress display Position 10 After having pressed the button 8 the WASHING pilot light comes on When the pilot light WASHING comes on this means that the machine is performing the washing cycle The DOOR pilot light indicates if the door can be opened e light on the door cannot be opened The appliance is running e light off the door can be opened The washing programme is finished When the appliance is performing additional rinses the EXTRA RINSE pilot light comes on Select an additional rinse Extra rinse This appliance is designed for saving water However for people with a very delicate skin allergic to detergents it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water extra rinse RER Use Press simultaneously the buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds the EXTRA RINSE pilot light comes on in the programme progress display This function stays per manently on To remove it press the same buttons again until the EXTRA RINSE light goes off Altering an option o
12. the pipes Installation In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority Electrical connection OILET BIDET RAINWATER RUN OFF SURFACE WATER DRAINS amp SEWERS UNTREATED e DISCHARGE RIVER A WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER 66 ee FOUL SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS TREATED DRAIN FOUL SEWERS ai CO DISCHARGE RIVER A The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accorda
13. LAVAMAT 62840 User manual Washing machine AEG PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION 4 Electrolux Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high quality products With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently To refer to this manual any time you need to we recommend you to keep it in a safe place And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance We wish you much joy with your new appliance The following symbols are used in this manual A Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance i General information and tips ws Environmental information Contents ER Contents Instruction for the user 6 Safety information 6 8 Product description 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 9 Control panel 10 First use 11 Personalization 11 Acoustic signals 11 Child safety lock 11 Daily use 12 Load the laundry 12 Mea
14. RA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME EXTRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME EXTRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH EXTRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN TIME EXTRA RINSE SPIN RINSE HOLD Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum spin speed Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum spin speed Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rom Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rom Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm STAIN option can be selected only at the temperature of 40 C or higher Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme F Description of RINSES Separate rinse cycle for SPIN RINSE HOLD Rinses hand washed items EXTRA RINSE SE GC E For emptying out the last rinse water in PRAN programmes with the Rinse Hold option Draining of water Separate spin for cotton Drain and long spin at Sib fabric SPIN the maximum speed Quick wash for sport A Main wash REFRESH items or cotton and SPIN Doss synthetics items lightly Short spin at 1200 rpm soiled or worn once White and fast SPIN RINSE HOLD Main wash ECONOMY coloured cotton PREWASH STAIN Rinses l ECONOMY lightly SENSITIVE EXTRA Long spin at maximum heavy soiled items RINSE spin speed For cancelling the pro gramme which is run O OFF ning or to switch the machine off Cottons 6 kg Synthethics and Delicates 3 kg
15. T button Programme progress display BEEREEBESe Use RR First Use i i i Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment LIL of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve Then run a cotton cycle at 95 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine Personalization Acoustic signals The machine is provided of an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases e at the end of the cycle e in the event of operating problems By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except for the events of operating problems By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock amp This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working There are two different ways to set this option e before pressing the button 8 it will be impossible to start the machine e after pressing the button 8 it will be impossible to change any other programme or option
16. andpipe is no more than 90 cm 35 4 and no less 3 pin than 60 cm 23 6 above floor level R Ta The drain hose may be extended to a 1 J ES Bi ah maximum of 4 metres An additional ir ag A E 2 A E Ne z drain hose and joining piece is available E O from your local Service Force Centre The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm If your drain hose looks like this see the relevant pcture you do not require the U piece Just push the hose firmly into the standpipe 2 Onto a sink outlet spigot If the outlet spigot has not been used before remove any blanking plug that may be in place Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose see diagram to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre The join ing piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked Use the plastic U Piece supplied Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in
17. aximum recommended load for each type of fabric After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Delay The selected delay 20 hours max set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour When only 1 hour remains the time decreases every minute Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is RER Use displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow pilot light of button 8 light starts blinking Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example EZD see paragraph Something not working End of programme When the programme has finished a blinking zero is displayed the DOOR and WASHING pilot lights and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened Select the START PAUSE Button 8 To start the selected programme press the button 8 the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking The WASHING pilot light is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating The DOOR pilot light is on to indicate the door is locked To interrupt a programme which is running depress the button 8 the corresponding red pilot light starts to flash To resta
18. before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens drum no more than one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative bathrobe 1200 g napkin 100 g quilt cover 700 g sheet 500 g pillow case 200 g tablecloth 250 g towelling towel 200 g tea cloth 100 g night dress 200 g ladies briefs 100 g man s work shirt 600 g man s shirt 200 g man s pyjamas 500 g blouse 100 g men s underpants 100 g Preparing the wash cycle BZ Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Blood treat fresh stains with cold water For dried stains soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpentine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain wi
19. being washed Guarantee Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We AEG Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur chase this AEG Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e Electrolux Service Force Centre must undertake all service work under this guarantee e Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property e This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Exclusions e Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic e Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom e Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements e Products of Electrolux manufac
20. bient temperature is above 0 C Important Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing Something not working Something not working The washing machine does not start Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer Before contacting your local Service Centre please carry out the checks listed below During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working e EI problem with the water supply e EZL problem with the water draining e 40 door open Once the problem has been eliminated press the button 8 to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists contact your local Service Centre The door has not been closed EY e Close firmly the door The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket e Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket e Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown e Re
21. d R 113 yy high temperature 7S low S4 m Mm len Ba Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry Care and cleaning CES Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply before 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 separately from any laundry washing and according to the softening powder manufacturer s instructions This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash e The drum should be empty of laundry e Select the hottest cotton wash programme e Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thoroughly Important do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the cabine
22. ector determines the type of washing cycle e g water level drum movement number of rinses and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry The pilot light of button 8 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selected programme The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise Position O OFF to Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O OFF to switch the machine off Position Cold wash Easy Cares Synthetics Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the yellow pilot light of button 8 will flash 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the new selected programme Select the SPIN speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option Button 2 Press the button 2 repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine The relevant light will light up Important For the maximum spin speed performed automatically by the washing machine see chapter Washing Porgrammes RINSE HOLD by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing When the programme has finished the display shows a flashing the pilot lights DOOR illuminates the pilot
23. f it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove an insulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliances HEC007S The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below O The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum Do not use the already employed hoses to connect to the water supply This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply 1 Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose 2 Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine AP Do not place the inlet hose downwards Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap a HEC00066 H Installation 3 Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut After positioning the inlet hose be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks 4 Connect the hose to a tap with a 3 4 thread Always use the hose supp
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25. in the drum e Redistribute the laundry Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum e Load more laundry The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after some minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin e Redistribute the laundry The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance Something not working If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before telephoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information Mod Prod No Ser No P0042 BD Technical data Techinical Data Electrical connection Voltage Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating Overall power Fuse plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Maximum Load Cott
26. leum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine e Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself e Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible Child Safety e This appliance is not intended for use by person including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety e Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance e The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach e Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach e Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum To avoid this the machine incorporates special feature o activate this device rotate the button without pressing it inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal If necessary use a coin To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anti clockwise until
27. lied with the appliance Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements A minimum water pressure of 0 05 MPa is required for safe operation of the appliance If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system There should be a minimum distance of between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank Water stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is shown by a red sector in the window A Should this occur turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home s drainage system using one of the following methods supplied 1 Into a drainage standpipe Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using the U piece supplied Place the drain hose into your E standpipe which should have an diameter internal diameter of approximately 38mm thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe 30 cm 12 Installation When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the st
28. light of button 8 is off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty the water out e turn the programme selector dial to O OFF e select the DRAIN or SPIN programme Use e reduce the spin speed if needed by means of the relevant button e depress button 8 e when the programme has finished the display shows a flashing The pilot lights DOOR goes off and the door can be opened Programme option button Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the button 8 When these buttons are pressed the corresponding pilot lights come on When they are pressed again the pilot lights go out If an incorrect option is selected the integrated yellow pilot light of the button 8 flashes for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds Important For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter Washing Porgrammes Select the PREWASH option Button 3 Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30 C before the main wash The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained The relevant light will light up Select the STAIN option Button 4 Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover
29. nce with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live GREEN amp YELLOW 3AMP FUSE Installation EE ie If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appli ance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the green and yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 Amp BS1363 A fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indi cated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local AEG ELECTROLUX Service Centre The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this MUST be carried out by a Service Centre Enviroment concerns IS Enviroment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol d are recyclable gt PE lt polye
30. nd on the type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance e powder detergents for all types of fabric e powder detergents for delicate fabrics 60 C max and woollens e liquid detergents preferably for low temperature wash programmes 60 C max for all types of fabric or special for woollens only The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked LIU just before starting the programme Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme Follow the product manufacturer s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Use less detergent if e you are washing a small load e the laundry is lightly soiled e large amounts of foam form during washing Preparing the wash cycle
31. ng the pump Proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has q cooled down 3 Open the pump door Care and cleaning BE 4 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Release the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap 6 When no more water comes out unscrew the pump and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump 7 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it 8 Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat 9 Screw the pump fully in 10 Close the pump door Care and cleaning Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty When replacing the cover ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Water 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 De 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the hose from the tap 3 Clean the filter
32. of the environment 45 Electrical connection 45 46 Enviroment concerns 47 Packaging materials 47 Old machine 47 Ecological hints 47 Guarantee 48 Customer service centres 51 SR Safety information Instruction for the user A Safety information Prior to using for the first time e The safety of AEG ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances However as manufacturers we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance e It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings e You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance e Before first starting up check the machine for any damage incurred during transport Never connect up a damaged machine If parts are damaged contact your supplier e f the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time General safety e It is dangerous to alter the specifications
33. on 6 kg CE Consumption value Consumption value EE Water consumption Energy consumption Programme duration g in litres in kWh in minutes 61 2 0 White Cottons 95 E V ki Cottons 40 58 0 7 z S Q Easy Cares 60 54 1 0 Sc or Easy Iron Plus 40 60 0 35 a 2 Delicates 40 60 0 55 ees 7 oU Wool Plus Handwash 30 53 0 25 e d S 2 Rinses 42 0 1 s Ce p o Drain E T KI Spin S p P T p Refresh 30 55 0 25 5 Zo Economy 60 46 1 02 i The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme i Cottons ECONOMY at 60 C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Installation Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed b efore using the appliance You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging carefully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the drai from the hose holders on the rear of the app Te KS HEC0008 ning hose iance
34. perature will decrease and the ECONOMY washing time will be extended This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn O OFF the selector dial to O OFF Now can a new programme be selected Preparing the wash cycle BCS i Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer s washing instructions Sort the laundry as follows whites coloureds synthetics delicates woollens Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths ZE aP W towels tablecloths sheets for normally soiled colour fast garments e g shirts night 60 50 dresses pyjamas in linen cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton e g underwear for delicate items e g net curtains mixed laundry including 40 30 Cold synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label pure new wool machine washable non shrink Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together Whites may lose their whiteness in the wash New coloured items may run in the first wash they should therefore be washed separately the first time Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry e g hair clips safety pins pins Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes Remove persistent stains
35. place the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been depressed e Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again The delay start has been selected e f the laundry are to be washed immediately cancel the delay start The water tap is closed E72 Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked E72 Check the inlet hose connection The machine does not fill The filter in the inlet hose is blocked 72 e Clean the water inlet hose filter The door is not properly closed EYG e Close firmly the door Something not working The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and or does not spin There is water on the floor Unsatisfactory washing results The end of the drain hose is too low e Refer to relevant paragraph in water drainage section The drain hose is squashed or kinked E20 e Check the drain hose connection The drain pump is clogged E20 e Clean the drain pump The RINSE HOLD option has been selected e Disable the option e Select the option DRAIN or SPIN The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum e Redistribute the laundry Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used e Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs
36. poses For Customer Service in The Republic of Ireland please contact us at the address below AEG ELECTROLUX Electrolux Group Ire Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel 353 0 1 4090754 email service eid electrolux ie MEOH European Guarantee European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual for the period specified in the appliance guarantee orotherwise by law If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications e The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a valid purchase document issued by the seller of the appliance e The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your new country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances e The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user e The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used within the home i e is not used for commercial purposes e The appliance is installed in accordance with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of residence The provisions of this European
37. r a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out Before you make any change you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 8 Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it Turn the programme selector dial to O OFF and then to the new programme position Start the new programme by depressing the button 8 again The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out Interrupting a programme Depress the button 8 to Interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding light starts blinking Depress the button again to restart the programme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O OFF to cancel a programme which is running Now you can select a new programme Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 If the DOOR light goes off the door can be opened If the DOOR light remains lit this means that the machine is already heating that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door In this case the door can not be opened If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O OFF After about some minutes the door can be opened pay attention to the water level and temperature At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically the pilot light of button 8 goes off the DOOR and WASHING lights go
38. r to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in the user manual e After having installed the appliance check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable inlet hose and drain hose e f the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely e Always be sure that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation e f the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost please read the dangers of freezing chapter e Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person e This appliance is designed for domestic use It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed e Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed Follow the instructions on each garment label e Do not overload the appliance See the relevant section in the user manual MEW Safety information e Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed e Garments which have been in contact with volatile petro
39. rt the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the button 8 again If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown If an incorrect option is selected the integrated yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds Select the DELAY START Button 9 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 9 repeatedly to select the desired delay The selected delay time value up to 20 hours will appear on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of the programme will appear again You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 8 The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min 60 min 90 min 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button Use If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press button 8 to put the machine in pause Add the laundry close the door and press button 8 again Selecting the delayed start e Select the programme and the required options e Select the delay start e Depress button 8 the machine starts its hourly countdown The programme will start after the selected delay has expired Cancelling the delayed start e set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 e depress button 9 once until the symbol is displayed e press the button 8 again to
40. sure out the detergent and the fabric softener 12 Select the required programme 13 Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold option 13 Programm option button 14 Select the PREWASH option 14 Select the STAIN option 14 Select the SENSITIVE option 14 Select the TIME option 14 15 Display 15 16 Select the START PAUSE 16 Select the DELAY START 16 17 Programme progress display 17 Select an additional rinse 17 18 Altering an option or a running programme 18 Interrupting a programme 18 Cancelling a programme 18 WER Contents Opening the door after the programme has started 18 At the end of the programme 19 Washing programmes 20 21 Programme information 22 Preparing the wash cycle 23 27 Sorting out the laundry 23 Temperatures 23 Before loading the laundry 23 Maximum loads 24 Laundry weights 24 Removing stains 25 Detergents and additives 26 Quantity of detergent to be used 26 Degrees of water hardness 27 International wash code symbols 28 Care and cleaning 29 33 Descaling 29 After each wash 29 Maintenance wash 29 External cleaning 29 Detegent dispenser drawer 29 30 Washing drum 30 Door seal 30 Drain pump 30 31 Water inlet filter 32 Emergency emptying out 32 Frost precautions 33 Contents EH Something not working 34 37 Techinical Data 38 Consumption value 39 Installation 40 46 Unpacking 40 41 Positioning and levelling 42 Water inlet 42 43 Water stop device 43 Water drainage 43 44 In the interest
41. t Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly 1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly SOS Care and cleaning 2 Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment LA 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 detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Runa washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 95 press the button 8 add approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if e the machine does not empty and or spin e the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocki
42. th the fingertips and a cotton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole Mould stains treat with bleach rinse well whites and fast coloureds only Grass soap lightly and treat with bleach whites and fast coloureds only Ball point pen and glue moisten with acetone lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Treat any residual marks with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then with acetic acid treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly Tar stains first treat with stain remover methylated spirits or benzine then rub with detergent paste do not use acetone on artificial silk BE Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depe
43. the groove is vertical o Product description CS Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption SS D I Tol nm H Detergent dispenser drawer H Rating plate Control panel Drain pump Door opening handle DH Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer VI Compartment for prewash phase used for prewash VI Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash amp Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Wat Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN option SIS Control panel Control panel ECONOMY OFF COTTON LINEN WASH TIME DELAY START o REFRESH sr ZA l 1200 SPIN SE 900 DRAIN 29 E E WASHING RINSES s D I 500 E poo amp PA op EASY EE E C EXTRA RINSE N au epo CARES B AC A an SPIN PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME START PAUSE E 30 Am DELICATES EASY IRON PLUS SILENT SYSTEM 62840 KEE Je Henceforth the programme selector dial the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table Programme selector dial SPIN button PREWASH button STAIN button SENSITIVE button TIME button Display START PAUSE button DELAY STAR
44. thylene gt PS lt polystyrene gt PP lt polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance Help to keep your country tidy The symbol X on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these tips e Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent water and time the environment is protected too e The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded e With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature e Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry
45. turer that are not marketed by Electrolux Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre cov ering your postcode area Chapter Repetition For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something not working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and postcode 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear concise details of the fault 4 The model and Serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further informa tion on Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by let ter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www electrolux co uk Customer Care Department Electrolux Major Appliances Addington Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 900 Tel 08705 350 350 Calls may be recorded for training pur
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