Electrolux 14500 VI manuale d’uso

LAVAMA T 14500 VI The envir onmentally friendly washing-machine Instruction booklet AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT 1400 900 700 500 START PAUSE DELAY START WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY- CARES COLD COTTON RINSES CLEAN FILTER PREWASH WASH SPIN END RINSE HOLD RESET LA VAMA T DRAIN ON / OFF RINSE HOLD STAIN QUICK WASH TIME 30 40 COLD 40 30 60 50 40 40 EASY TO IRON COLD [...]

Dear customer , Please read these oper ating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. W e recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future r eference and pass it on to any future owner s. The warning triangle and/or the key words (W arning!, Caution!) empha- size information [...]

Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental pr otection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 M[...]

How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Max. load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Instructions for installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dimensions of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Safety instructions Y our safety is of paramount importance, please ensur e you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. Gener al safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified per son- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced per sons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your [...]

Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Childr en should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and childr en have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. • K eep all packaging well away from childr en. • K eep all detergents in a safe pl[...]

Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyrene >PP< =polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them pr operly in appropriate collection container s. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your countr[...]

Main featur es of your washing machine • Pr ogramme and temper ature setting using the progr amme selector . • Stain progr amme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving pr ogramme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 7 00 or 500 rpm. • RINSE HOLD : the laundry is left immerse[...]

Description of the appliance Fr ont view 10 Deter gent drawer Contr ol panel Door handle Drain filter Adjustable feet 1400 900 700 500 START PAUSE DELAY START WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY- CARES COLD COTTON RINSES CLEAN FILTER PREWASH WASH SPIN END RINSE HOLD RESET LA VAMA T DRAIN ON / OFF RINSE HOLD STAIN QUICK WASH TIME 30 40 COLD 40 30 60 50 40 40 EA[...]

11 Contr ol panel A = Mains-on light B = ON/OFF button C = Option buttons D = Display E = Delay start button F = START/P AUSE button G = Progr amme progr ess display H = Progr amme selector dial Pr ogramme selector dial The progr amme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing t[...]

12 Description of the appliance Position 40°C Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ir oning is easier . Position COLD = cold wash ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Pr ess it again to switch the machine off. Mains-on light This light comes on when the ON/OFF [...]

13 To alter or cancel the pr eset delay , press the START/P AUSE button, then press the DELA Y START button until the requir ed time is displayed or , if you wish to cancel the delay , until the symbol 0 h is displayed. Then press the ST ART/PAUSE button again. When the delay is cancelled, the display shows the duration of the wash progr amme previ[...]

QUICK W ASH By pressing this button the washing time is r educed. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry . This option is not available with the wool and economy progr amme and cannot be used with STAIN. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics fr om creasing. When the pr ogramme has [...]

Display The display shows the following information: • If the progr amme selector dial is on the RESET position, three flashing dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate that the machine is ready to be selected for the r equired wash pr ogramme. • Duration of the selected wash pr ogramme , calculated automatically o[...]

Cancelling/Altering a pr ogramme To cancel or alter a pr ogramme which is running, turn the pr ogramme selector dial to the RESET position: three flashing dashes will be dis- played, the progr amme is cancelled. The machine will maintain the water in the tub . To dr ain water , select DRAIN progr amme. If you wish to select another progr amme maint[...]

Deter gent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak deter gent and stain remover . The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash pr ogramme. The stain remover is added during the ST AIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wa[...]

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 “Types of fabric and car e labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • To prevent the laundry fr om getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close[...]

W eight of laundry T ypes of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. The laundry should be sorted out accor ding to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on care labels. Temper atures indicated on labels ar e always maximum temperatur es. Cotton Linen and cottons marked with[...]

Delicates Microfibr es, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols requir e a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES pr ogramme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOLLENS pr ogramme is s[...]

21 Deter gents and additives Which deter gent?.... To ensur e you obtain the best wash results fr om your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents r ecommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appear ance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you sho[...]

And in which form? Not only are ther e different types of deter gent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in tr aditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS P our the powder directly into the dispenser dr awer . Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum. TR[...]

23 How to wash Max. load - cottons 4.5 kg - easy cares and delicates 2 . kg - wool 1 . kg 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 drawer out till it stops. P our the main wash detergent into compart- ment . If [...]

Selection of the desir ed wash progr amme Turn the pr ogramme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the differ ent phases making up the selected progr amme light up. The display shows the duration of the progr amme. Selection of the SPIN SPEED or NO SPIN option To select the desir ed spin speed, press the SPIN SPEED but[...]

25 How to wash Starting the pr ogramme To start the selected pr ogramme, pr ess the START/P AUSE button; the corresponding light stops flashing. The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is illuminated. If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the dis- play [...]

Pr ogramme chart W ash progr ammes In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figur es indicated on the energy label r efer to the 60°C wash progr amme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be used as a guide only , as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water tem- peratur e a[...]

27 Pr ogramme chart Special pr ogrammes * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be used as a guide only , a s it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperatur e and on the ambient temperatur e. Pro- gramme Soak Type of laundry Heavily soiled fab- rics, except wool. Progr amme phases Soak at 30°C. S[...]

Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash progr amme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit- tle to let it dry . Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Maintenance W ash With the use of low temperatur e washes it is possible [...]

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer r ecess: clean it with an old tooth- brush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there ar e deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them. Dr ain filter Th[...]

Unscrew the hose fr om the tap. To do this you must pr ess the yellow button on the hose first. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Emer gency emptying out If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or dr ain pipe are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug fr om t[...]

Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different fr om the noise made by tradi- 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 traditional machines. T rouble[...]

32 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 filter or the Clean the filter or check drain hose ar e clogged (E20) . the hose. The RINSE HOLD option Empty out the water by (stop with wate[...]

33 Something not working? Problem The door will not open Possible cause The progr amme is still Wait until the end of the running and the drum programme befor e opening is turning. the door . The water level is above the Before opening the door , bottom edge of the door . the water must be emptied out. The machine is heating the Wait until the end [...]

34 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 grey 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 correctly selected. If grey stains r emain on the laundry • Lau[...]

T echnical data Height x Width x Depth 82x60x54.5 cm Depth with door opened 9 1 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx. Net weight 75 kg approx. Load (depending on progr amme) 4.5 kg max. Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1400/900/7 00/500 rpm Water pr essure 50-800 kP a This appliance complies with the fol[...]

37 Service & Spare P arts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e. In guarantee customers should ensur e that the suggested checks in the “Tr oubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechani[...]

This information can be found on the rating plate, so you have these numbers to hand we r ecommed you write them below . Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ser .-No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer care For general enquiries r egarding your AEG appliance, or further infor- mation on AEG products please cont[...]

Standar d Guarantee Conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur- chase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is pr oved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our dis- cretion r epair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour , materi- als or carriage on condition that: [...]

Eur opean Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar- antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual- ifications: - The guar antee starts from the date you first pur chased your product. - The guar antee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new coun[...]

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 retailer . • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Se[...]

Dimensions of the appliance Fr ont view and side view Rear view 42 810 160 10 600 1400 900 700 500 START PAUSE DELAY START WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY- CARES COLD COTTON RINSES CLEAN FILTER PREWASH WASH SPIN END RINSE HOLD RESET LAV AMAT DRAIN ON / OFF RINSE HOLD STAIN QUICK WASH TIME 30 40 COLD 40 30 60 50 40 40 EASY TO IRON COLD 95 E 60 50 40 30 MINI[...]

Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be r emoved before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner , unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor . Remove the poly- s[...]

Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers fr om the holes into which the bolts were fit- ted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope con- taining the instruction booklet. Y ou are advised to keep all tr ansit devices so that they can be refitted if th[...]

W ater inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regula- tions’ requir e- ments. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to pr event leaks. Do not connect to [...]

The upright standpipe should have a mini- mum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see dia- gram). Make sur e that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water . If you intend the drain hose fr om the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty an[...]

Electrical connections WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measur e not be observed. 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 t[...]

P ermanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the requir ed load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. The switch must not br[...]

Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimen- sions shown in picture A. Pr eparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre- arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left. In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges (1) and the counter[...]

c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thick- ness of the door . To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the scr ew (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again. d) Counter-magnet (6) The appliance is pre-arr[...]

If it is not possible to use one solid piece, due to the additional height requir ed, ensure that any additional strips of timber are glued and screwed to the underside of the base (see Fig. F). P osition the base into the recess with its fr ont edge as far forward as the adjoining plinth line will allow . The rea- son for placing the base in this [...]

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