AEG LAVAMAT L 1045 E manual

LAVAMA T L 1 045 E The envir onmentally friendly washing machine Instruction booklet AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT 95 60 50 40 30 60 50 40 40 30 40 30 40 E F D C B A 1000 900 700 400 LAV AMAT L 1045 E 132996650.qxd 26/09/01 14.30 Pagina 1 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tips for environmental pr otection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Main features of [...]

How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Add detergent and additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 Selection of the [...]

Safety instructions The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requir ements on the safety of appliances. However , as man- ufacturer s, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified per son- nel. Repairs carried out[...]

Child safety • Children are often not awar e of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be car efully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dan- gerous to[...]

Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >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 count[...]

Main featur es of your washing machine • Pr ogramme and temper ature setting using the progr amme selector . • Stain progr amme for effectively tr eating stained washing. • Energy saving pr ogramme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be r educed to 900, 7 00 or 400 rpm. • RINSE HOLD : the laundry is left immer[...]

Description of the appliance Front view 9 Deter gent drawer Contr ol panel Door Dr ain filter Adjustable feet 95 60 50 40 30 60 50 40 40 30 40 30 40 E F D C B A 1000 900 700 400 LAV AMAT L 1045 E 132996650.qxd 26/09/01 14.30 Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)[...]

Control panel A = Option buttons B = Spin speed button C = Display D = Delay start button E = START/P AUSE button F = Progr amme progress display G = Programme selector dial Progr amme selector dial The progr amme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperatur e according[...]

11 Position at 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 wash Position = reset pr ogramme/switching off START/P AUSE button This button has three functions: a) Start After having selected the requir ed progr amme, press this button to start th[...]

12 Description of the appliance Progr amme Option buttons Depending on the progr amme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired pr ogramme and before depr essing the START/P AUSE button. When these buttons are pr essed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pr essed again, the pilot ligh[...]

13 SPIN SPEED Press this button to r educe the maximum speed of the final speed proposed by the machine for the selected pr ogramme or to select option (RINSE HOLD). The maximum spin speed for cotton is 1 000 rpm, for syn- thetics and wool 900 rpm and for delicates 7 00 rpm. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied o[...]

Progr amme pr ogress display By selecting the wash progr amme, the pilot lights corre- sponding to the various phases making up the pro- gramme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the progr amme has finished, the END pilot light comes on. When the progr amme has finished, if the OVERDOSAGE light[...]

Cancelling a progr amme To cancel a pr ogramme which is running, turn the pr ogramme selector dial to the RESET O position. Warning! After a pr ogramme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the DRAIN progr amme “C” . Altering a progr amme which is running To alter a pr ogramme, fir [...]

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 preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and car e 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 [...]

Weight of laundry Types of fabric and car e 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 temperatures. Cotton Linen and cottons marked with t[...]

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[...]

Deter gents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’ s instructions. How much detergent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not pr ovide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one thir d less than the sug[...]

21 How to wash Load the laundry Open the door . Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door . Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. P our the main wash detergent into compart- ment . If you wish to perform a pre- wash, a SOAK or a STAIN- Action pr ogramme, pour [...]

Selection of the desired wash pr ogr 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 on. The display shows the duration of the progr amme. Selection of the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry . The corre- sponding lig[...]

EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water . However , for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to deter gents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extr a rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate progr amme. Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option Press s[...]

Starting the progr amme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press ST ART/PAUSE to start the pr ogramme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the progr amme will start at the end of the count- down. If the door light is red and flashing at the start of the pr o- gramme it indicates that the door is open. Close the door and pr ess the STAR[...]

25 How to wash At the end of the progr amme The machine stops automatically . A zer o appears on the display . An acoustic signal is clearly audible. The END light comes on in the pr o- gramme pr ogress display . If the light (OVERDOSAGE) comes on it indicates that too much detergent has been used. At the next wash car efully follow the deter- gent[...]

26 Pr ogramme chart Wash pr ogr ammes In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figur es indicat- ed on the energy label r efer to the 60°C wash progr amme for cotton with a load of 4 kg. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on[...]

Pr ogramme chart Special progr ammes * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temperatur e and on the ambient temperatur e. It refers to a load of 4 kg for cotton items. 27 Progr amme Descrip- tion Progr amme phases Additional[...]

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. Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap a[...]

Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain filter The drain filter collects thr eads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry . Check r egularly that the filter is clean. Open the filter door . Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some wat[...]

30 Cleaning and maintenance Emergency 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 the power socket; • close the water tap; • if necessary , wait until the water has cooled; • place a bowl on the floor; • put the dr [...]

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. Tr ouble[...]

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 o[...]

34 Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results 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 ema[...]

T echnical data Height x Width x Depth 84x60x45 cm Depth with door opened 82 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx. Load (depending on progr amme) 4.5 kg max. Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1 000/900/7 00/400 rpm Water pr essure 50-800 kP a This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/[...]

Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself ar e listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centr e. (Addresses and telephone number s are given on the enclosed leaflet). In all cases, explain your problem car efully , in order [...]

37 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.[...]

Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view 38 100 595 835 10 95 60 50 40 30 60 50 40 40 30 40 30 40 E F D C B A 1000 900 700 400 LAV AMAT L 1045 E Cold water 335 170 70 40 45 85 P ower cable Drain 445 445 820 132996650.qxd 26/09/01 14.30 Pagina 38 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)[...]

Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be r emoved before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner , unscr ew 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 polyst[...]

Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor . Make sure that air cir culation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Befor e placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. • Never try to corr ect any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboar d or similar materials under the machine. • If it is[...]

Water dr ainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying. This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. In a sink d[...]

Permanent 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 bre[...]

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