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ÖKO-LAVAMA T 84760 update The Envir onmentally-Friendly W ashing Machine User Information[...]
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2 Dear customer , Please read this user information car efully . In particular , pay atte ntion to the se ction ”Safety” on the first pages. Keep this user information in a safe place for later refer ence. P ass it on to any subsequent owners of the unit. 1 P oints which ar e necessary for your safety or which are important for the unit's [...]
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3 Contents Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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4 Sequence of the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Wash cycle ended / Remove washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4 Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Permissible Water Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Water Inflow . . . .[...]
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Instructions for u se 6 Instructions for use 1 Safety The safety of AEG electrical applia nces conforms to the r ecognised technical regulations and the legislation covering the safety of appli- ances. However , as manufacturer s, we still regar d it as our r esponsibility to inform you of the following safety information. Befor e Putting into Oper[...]
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Instructions for u se 7 Child Safety • P ackaging components (e. g. films, polystyrene) can be hazar dous to children. Risk of suffocat ion! K eep pa ckaging away from childr en. • Children often cannot r ecognise the hazards associated with handli ng electrical appliances. Therefor e, en sure the necessary supervision dur- ing operation and do[...]
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Instructions for u se 8 • Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of electric shock and danger of wate r damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine. 2 Disposal Dispose the packing ma terial! Dispose of your washing machine's pa ckaging correctly . All the packag- ing materials used are harmless to the envi[...]
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Instructions for u se 9 Unit Description Fr ont View Dr awer for Washing P owder and Car e Agent Drawer for washing de ter- gent and care agent Filling door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Control panel Flap in front of solution pump Rating plate (behind filling door) Pre-wash deterg ent / soaking agent or water[...]
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Instructions for u se 10 Contr ol Panel Pr ogramme knob The progr amme knob determines the type of the washing cycle (e. g. water level, drum move- ment, number of rinse cycles, spinspe ed) dependin g on the type of washing to be handled, as well as the water temper ature. OFF (UIT , ARRET) switches the washing machine Off; in all other positions t[...]
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Instructions for u se 11 COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARE (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/COULEURS, KREUKHERSTELLEND, DEFROISSABLE) Wash pr ogramme from 20 °C to95 °C can be used universally for cot- ton/linen, easy-care (e.g. cotton/pol yester) and synthetics. The washing progr amme adapts itself to the various types of types of weaves and amount of filling. [...]
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Instructions for u se 12 SILK (ZIJDE, SOIE)/ P (handwash) Wash pr ogramme at 30 °C for ha nd- and machine-washable silk. 3 As silk is a very delicate textile, we recommend washing only one article of clothing, if possible, and on no account washing it together with other textiles. For extr emely delicate s ilk textiles, it is possible to o btain a[...]
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Instructions for u se 13 DELICATE (BEHOEDZAAM, SENSITIVE) Special additional progr amme with significantly high er rinse effect (special spin cycle) with simultaneo usly impr oved weave care (reduced drum movement). Ideal, if washing is to be carried out often, e.g. for over-sensitive skin. RINSE+ (SPOELEN+, RINCAGE+) can additionally be selected. [...]
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Instructions for u se 14 Consumption values and time r equir ements The values for selected progr ammes in the following table were deter- mined under normal conditions. Bes ides the selected settings (additional functions), the consumption values also depend on other conditions such as wate r temperat ur e or the washing powder/liquid used. Howeve[...]
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Instructions for u se 15 W ash Time Display 3 The wash times for the wash pr ogrammes depend on the usual washing practice and the ambient conditions at the place of in- stallation. The washing type and quantity , the type of washing detergent, the water temper ature and the r oom temperatur e etc. can influence the duration of the wash pr ogramme.[...]
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Instructions for u se 16 What does “UPDA TE” mean? The wash progr ammes in your washin g machine are contr olled by soft- ware. New types of fabric or new detergents may r equire new wash pr o- grammes in the futur e. In most cases, the softwar e can be adapted to this. For further information on a possible “update” please contact custo mer[...]
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Instructions for u se 17 Befor e the first wash 0 Carry out a wash cycle wi thout wa shing; Progr amme COTT ON/LINEN (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/COULEURS ) 95, with half the washing pow- der/liquidquantity . In th is way , manufacturing remains in the drum and water container will be removed. Pr eparing a W ash Load Sorting and pr epar ing a wash load [...]
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Instructions for u se 18 T ypes of washing and care symbols The care symbols help in the select ion of the corr ect wash progr ammes. The washing should be sorted accord in g to type and car e symbols . The temperatur e information on the ca r e symbols ar e always maximum values. Cottons ç Textiles of Cotton and Linens with th is ca re s y m b ol[...]
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Instructions for u se 19 W ashing Detergents and Car e Agents Which washing deter gent and care agent ? Use only washing deter gents and care agents which ar e suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much washing deter gent and care agent ? The amount to be used depends on: • the dirtiness of [...]
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Instructions for u se 20 Carrying out a wash cycle Brief instructions A wash cycle is carried ou t in the following steps: 0 1. Setting the correct wa sh progr amme: – Set progr amme and temper ature with the pr ogramme knob , – If necessary , select additional programme. 2. P ossiblyChange spin speed, select / RINSE STOP (GEEN CENTR., SANS ESS[...]
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Instructions for u se 21 Setting the wa sh pr ogramme 3 For suitable progr amme, correct temper ature and possible additional progr ams for the respective type of washing, see „Pr ogramme tables“ . 0 1. With the pr ogramme knob , set the desired wash pr ogramme and temperatur e. In the multi-display the probable dur ation of the set pro- gramme[...]
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Instructions for u se 22 Change Spin Speed / Select Rinse Hold 0 If necessary , change the spin speed for the final spin / select RINSE HOL D (GEEN CENTR., SANS ESSOR.): Press the button Spin speed /RINSE HOLD (GEEN CENTR., SANS ESSOR.) as often as necessary until the display for the r equired spin speed (or of RINSE HOLD /GEEN CENTR., SANS ESSOR.)[...]
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Instructions for u se 23 Setting the delay timer/soaking time Delay timer The DELA Y TIMER (STARTTIJDKEUZE, DEP ART DIFFERE) button makes it possible to delay the start of a wa sh pr ogramme by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours. 0 1. Select wash progr amme. 2. Press DELA Y TIMER (STARTTIJDKEUZE, DEPART DIFFERE) button. 3. Press ST ART/P AUSE (START/P AUZE[...]
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Instructions for u se 24 Opening and Closing the Filling Door 0 Open: Press the button DOOR /L IGHT (DEU R / LICHT , PORTE /ECLAIR.). The filling doo r springs open. 0 Close: Press the fillin g door firmly closed. When the unit is switched on, the display DOOR /LIGHT (DEUR /LICHT , PORTE / ECLAIR.) shows whether the filling door can be opened: 3 Th[...]
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Instructions for u se 25 Add Washing Deter gent / Car e Agent 3 For information on wash and care agent, see chapter „Washing powder and care agent“ . 0 1. Open the washing detergent dr awer: Reach into the flap at the bottom of the drawer (1), pull dr awer out up to the stop (2). 2. Fill with washing deter gent/care agent. 3. Push dr awer all t[...]
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Instructions for u se 26 Starting the wash pr ogram 0 1. Checking whether the water tap is open. 2. Starting the wash progr amme: Press the START / PAUSE (ST ART/PAUZE, MARCHE /P AUSE) button. The wash progr amme is started or starts after end of the set delay tim e. 3 If the DOOR/LIGHT (DEUR/LICHT , PO RTE/ECLAIR.) display lights up r ed when pres[...]
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Instructions for u se 27 Sequence of the pr ogramme Progr amme sequence - display Before the start, the pr ogramme steps to be carried out will be displayed by the Progr amme sequence display . During the washing cycle, the current progr amme step is displayed. Multi display The expected The remaining wash time (in minutes) up to the progr amme end[...]
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Instructions for u se 28 W ash cycle ended / Remove washing After the wash progr amme has been ended, END (EINDE, FIN) is dis- played on the Progr amme cycle display . • If progr amme EASY IRON (STRIJKV RIJ, SANS REP ASSAGE) has been selected, then a crease guar d progr a mme of ca. 30 minutes is carried out after the progr amme end. The multi-di[...]
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Instructions for u se 29 3 If the display OVER DOSING (OVERDOS., SURDOSAGE) lights up, too much washing detergent was used in the washing progr am just ended. During the next wash, pay attention to the dosing information of the washing detergent manufactur er and pay attention to the filling quantity! Attention! If the washing machine is not used f[...]
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Instructions for u se 30 Pr ogr amme tables Wa s h In the following, there ar e shown, not all the possibl e, but only the commonly used and best settings. Typ e of wa sh i ng , Cleaning symbol max. Filling quantity 1) (dryweight) 2) Progr amme knob temper ature [i n °C] possible Additional programmes Cotton/linen 3) èç 6k g ENERGY SAVING 60 (EN[...]
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Instructions for u se 31 Easy-car e 3) î íê 3k g COTT ON/LINEN, EASY -CARE (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/COULEURS, KREUKHERSTELLEND, DEFROISSABLE) 20 to 60 PRE WASH (VOORWAS, PRELAV.) DELICATE (BEHOEDZAAM, SENSITIVE) STAINS (VLEKKEN, TACHES) TIME SAVE 1k g EASY IRON (STRIJKV RIJ, SANS REPASSAGE) 4) 40 PRE WASH (VOORWAS, PRELAV.) STAINS (VLEKKEN, TACHE[...]
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Instructions for u se 32 Separ ate Rinsing/Conditioner / Starching / Impr egnation Separ ate Spinning Typ e of wa sh i ng Max. Filling quantity (dry weight) Progr amme knob Cotton- / Linen 6k g RINSING (SPOELEN, RINCAGE) Wool/ Hand wash progr amme 2kg RINSE (SPOELEN, RINCAGE) + button TIME SAVE Typ e o f w ash i ng Max. Filling quantity (dry weight[...]
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Instructions for u se 33 Cleaning and Car e Contr ol Panel Attention! For cleaning panels and contr ol parts, do not use furnitur e polish or any aggressive cleaning agents. 0 Wipe off control panels with a damp cloth. Use warm water to do this. W ashing Detergent Dr awer The washing detergent dr awer should be cleaned from time to time. 0 1. Pull [...]
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Instructions for u se 34 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in part of the washing ma- chine, especially the nozzles on the top side of the rinsing-in chamber . 8. Insert the washing deter gent drawer into the guide r ails and push it in. Wa s h i ng Dr u m The washing drum is made of high-q uality stainles s steel. Rust deposits on the dru[...]
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Instructions for u se 35 What to do if ... Remedying F aults In the event of a fault, try to solve the pr oblem yourself with the aid of the information provided her e. If you call Customer Service to deal with one of the faults listed her e or to remedy an oper ating fault, the customer service technician's vis it w ill not be free of char ge[...]
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Instructions for u se 36 Water is not entering. Error code (1 ap- pear s. Water tap is swi tched Off Open water tap. Filter in the socket of the in- flow hose connection is blocked. Close water tap. Disconnect hose from wa ter tap, remove filterand clean under running water . Water tap is full of lime or defective. Check water tap, if necessary hav[...]
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Instructions for u se 37 Water leaks out of t he washing machine. Connection to the inflow hose is leaking. Tighten inflow hose connection. Draina ge hose is leaking. Check drainage hose and, if necessary , replace. Cover of the water pump is not pr operly closed. Close co ver properly . Washing is jammed in the door . Abort progr amme, remove wash[...]
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Instructions for u se 38 Washing is not sp un. Remaining water is vis- iblein the drum. Error co de (2 appears . There is a kink n the dr ainage hose. Remove kink. Maximum pump height (emptying height 1 m from base surface of the appl i- ance) is exceeded. Refer to the customer service. For pumping heights over 1 m, they have a supple- mentary set [...]
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Instructions for u se 39 If the washing r esult is not satisfactory If the washing is grey and limescale forms in the drum • Not enough washing detergent added. • The right washing detergent was not used. • Special types of stain were not pr etr eated. • Progr am or temperatur e incorrectly set. • If binary wahing deter gents were used, t[...]
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Instructions for u se 40 Carry Out an Emer gency Emptying Operation • When the washing machine no long er pumps off the washing solu- tion, an emergency emptying ope r ation must be carried out. • When the washing machine is in a ro om wher e there is a fr ost risk, an emergency emptying oper ation must be carried out when there is a frost risk[...]
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Instructions for u se 41 When all the washing solution has drained off: 6. Firmly push the plug into the emer gency emptying hose and turn it tight clockwise. 7. Put the emergency emptying hose back into the holder . 8. Insert the flap into the base panel and close. Dr ain pump The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover of the drain pump must on[...]
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Instructions for u se 42 5. Replace the pump cover . Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and screw on the cover in a clock- wise direction. 6. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder . 7. Close the flap. Emer gency Unlocking of the Filling Door When the filling door can no longer be opened, it can be ope[...]
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Instructions for u se 43 Additional rinse cycle (RINCAGE+) The washing machine is set to very economical water consumption. However for people who suffer from an allergy , it can be helpfulto rinse with more water . 3 When this function is set, an addi tional rinse takes place for the pr o- grammes CO TTON/LINEN , E ASY -CARE (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLAN[...]
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Instructions for u se 44 Cancel additional rinse cycle 0 1. Turn programme knob to SHORT SPIN (KORT CENTRIFUG., ESSORAGE DELICA T). 2. Keep button DELICATES (BEHOEDZAAM, SENSITIVE) depr essed for at least 5 seconds. Immediately on pressing the butt on, RINSE+ (SPOELEN+, RINCAGE+) blinks on the progr amme cycle di splay . After 5 seconds RINSE+ (SPO[...]
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Instructions for u se 45 4. if you want to check whether the water cooling is set: – Turn the pr ogramme knob to SHORT SPIN (KORT CENTRIFUG., ESSORAGE DELICAT). – Press the PRE W ASH (VOORWAS , PRELAV.) button briefly . If the MAIN WA SH (HOOFDWAS, LAVA GE) blinks on the pr ogramme cy- cle display , then the water cooling is set. Cancel water c[...]
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Instructions for u se 46 Va riomatic-loose spinning Adjustable spin integrated into th e end spin. The washing adhere s less to the drum wall and can be removed easier . Can be selected to COTT ON/LINEN, EASY -CARE (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/ COULEURS, KREUKHERSTELLEND, DEFROISSABLE). Set loose spin: 0 1. Turn programme knob to SHORT SPIN (KORT CENTRI[...]
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Instructions for u se 47 Pr ogr amme security In order to secur e a progr amme from undesir able changes (e. g. Over- rotating pr ogr amme knob , additional pressing of buttons, etc.), it is possible to set the progr amme securi ty . This will pr event damage to your washing. 3 Setting and releasing the Pr ogramme security is possible at any time d[...]
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Instructions for u se 48 Child Safety Featur e When the child sa fety featu re is used, the filling door can no longer be closed and no more washing progr ams can be started. Setting the Child Safety Feature: 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob (on the inside of the filling door) clockwise as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The rotary knob must not [...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 49 Setting up and connection instructions Safety Instructions for Installation • Do not tilt the washing machine onto its fr ont or onto its right side (looking from the fr on t). Electrical compon ents could get wet! • Check the washing machine for tr ansport damage. Never connect a damaged unit. Consult [...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 50 Setting Up the Unit 3 Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for substruc- tures . T ransporting the Unit • Do not place the washing machine on it s front side or on its right side (looking from the fr ont). Otherwise the electrical components can get wet. • Never transport the unit withou[...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 51 2. Firmly pull both hose holder s off the unit. 3 The special button A and the plug caps B (2 ea.) and C (1 ea.) are supplied with the unit. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compr ession spring with the special button A. 4. Close off the hole with the plug cap C. Attention! Push in the plug cap so firml[...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 52 Pr epare the Installation Location • The installation surface must be cl ean, dry and free of floor wax r esi- due and other lubricating coatings so that the unit does not slide away . Do no t use any lubricants as sliding aids. • It is not r ecommended to set up the washing machine on deep-pile carpets[...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 53 Compensate for Floor Unevenness 3 Automa tic Adjustment F oot: Y our washing machine's rear left foot is of a spring leg design. This guaran tees good stability of the unit, even at high spinning speeds. If the washing machine still does no t stand firmly enough during spin- ning, proceed as follows: 0[...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 54 Electrical Connection Refer to the rating plate for details of the mains voltage, current type and the necessary fuses. The rating plate is located at the top behind the filling door . ; This unit conforms to the following EU directives: – the ”Low Voltage Dir ective" 73/23/EU with changes – the [...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 55 W ater Inflow A pressur e hose 1.5 m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is requir ed, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose scr ew co nnections offered by our Customer Service is permissible. – Sets of hoses in lengths of 2.2 m, 3.5 m and 5 m are available for washing mac[...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 56 Wa t e r D ra i n a ge The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or bath tub . Only original hoses may be used fo r extension purposes (max. 3m on the floor and then up to 80 cm high). The Customer Service stocks hoses in lengths of 2.7 and 4 m. Attention! It is absolutel[...]
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Setting up and connection instructions 57 Delivery Heads over 1 m T o pump off the washing / rinsing agent, every washing machine has a pump which transports liquids via the dr ainage hose up to a height of 1 m, calculated from the machine's floor . For delivery heads over 1 m, consult the Customer Service.[...]
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58 T echnical Data Dimensions (Measurements in mm) Height adjustment Approx. +1 0 /-5 mm Filling quantity (progr am-dependent) max. 6 kg Use Domestic Drum speed, spin see rating plate Water pr essure 1-1 0 bar (=1 0–1 00 N/cm 2 = 0.1–1.0 MPa)[...]
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Guarantee conditions 59 Guar antee conditions Belgium DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. Our appliances are produced with the greatest of car e. However , a defect may still oc- cur . Our consumer services department will re pair this upon reques t, either during or after the guar antee period. The service life of the appliance will not , however , be[...]
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Guarantee conditions 60 12. If, during th e guarantee pe riod, repai ring the same defect r epeatedly is not conc lusive, or if the r epair costs ar e considered dispropor tionate, in agr eement with the cons umer , the defective appliance may be replaced with another appliance of the same value. In this event, we reserve the right to ask fo r a fi[...]
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Customer services 61 Customer services Belgium Tel.: Fax.: Electr olux Home Prod ucts Belgium ELECTROLUX SERVICE Ber gensesteenweg 7 19 1502 Lembeek Consumer services 02/3 63.04.44 02/36 3.04.00 02/363.04.60 Province de Lièg e: S.D.E. Rue Gaucet 26 4020 Liege 04/343.1 1.60 04/343.47.68[...]
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Index 62 Index A Aborting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Additional programme - b uttons . . . . 12 , 30 Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 , 29 , 37 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 53 C Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 19 , 25 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35[...]
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Service 63 Service In the section ”What to do if ...” there is a list of some faults which you can remedy your self. Look there fir st if a fault occurs. If you find no in- formation there, please consult your Customer Service Centr e. Always prepar e in advance for the discussion. By doing so you will sim- plify the diagnosis and the decision [...]
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