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    LAVAMA T 54600 Wa s h i n g m a c h i n e User information[...]

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    2 Dear Customer , Please read this user information car e fully and keep it to r efer to later . Please pass the user information on to any futur e owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: 1 Safety instructions War n i n g ! Information that affects your per sonal safety . Important! Information that prevents damage to [...]

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    3 Contents Oper ating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 Installation and conn ection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Safety information concerning installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tr ansporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5 Oper ating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using the appliance for the first time • Follow the “Installation and connection instructions” . • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when ther e ar e mi- nus temperatur es: store the washing machine at r oom temperatur e for 24 hours befor e using for the first time. Corr ect use [...]

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    6 • Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning it and carrying out maintenance. In addition, remove the power plug fr om the power point or – if the appliance has been har d-wired – sw itch off the cut- out in the fuse box or completely remove the fuse. • If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains sup- ply and tu[...]

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    7 Description of the appliance Contr ol panel Deterg ent drawer Screw feet (height adjustable) Plinth flap/ Drain pump Rating plate (behind door) Control panel DELA Y TIMER button Spin/RINSE HOLD button Programme progr ess display Prog ramme selector STAR T/PAUSE button DOOR indicator Additional pr ogramme buttons[...]

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    8 Pr ogr amme overview Programme max. load 1) (dry washing) 1) A 1 0 litre bucket contains appr ox. 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton) Additional pro- gramm es Spin speed RINSE HOLD PRE W ASH TIME SAVER 1400 10 0 0 600 ENERGY SAVING 2) 2) Programme settings for tests in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are de- scribed in the se[...]

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    9 Application/Features Car e symbols 1) 1) The figures in the care symbols indicate the maximum temper atures. Energy-savi ng progr amme at 60°C for lightly to normally soiled whites/col- oureds mad e of cotton/linen. M O Progr amme for normally to heavily soiled co loureds/whites made of cotton/ linen. J M O Progr amme for easy-car e mixed fibr e[...]

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    10 Befor e the first wash 1. Open the detergent dr awer . 2. P our approx. 1 litr e of water through the detergent dr awer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next pr ogramme is started and the economy valve can function properly . 3. To remove any pr oduction-related r esidues from the drum and water tank, perform t [...]

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    11 Running a wash cycle Opening the door/loading washing 1. Open the door: pull the handle on the door . When the appliance is switched on , th e DOOR and START/P AUSE indic a- tors show whether the door can be opened: 2. Separate washing and load loosely . Mix large and small items. Important: Do not get any washing caught between the door and the[...]

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    12 1. Pull out the detergent dr awer as far as it will go. 2. Add the detergent/condit ioner . 3. Push the deter gent drawer in fully . Washing powder/tablets fo r the main wash cycle If you are using water softener and r equire the right-hand compart- ment for detergent for the pr e wash cycle/in-wash stain tr eatment, add the water softener on to[...]

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    13 Changing the spin speed /selecting rinse hold The washing machine sugges ts the maximum permitted spin speed suitable for the selected pro- gramme. Y ou can reduce this spin speed: To do this, pr ess the Spin/RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until th e r equired speed is indicated. 3 The spin speed for the final spin can still be changed during the [...]

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    14 Activating/deactivating RINSE+ If RINSE+ is activated, two addition al rinse cycles take place with the progr ammes COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -C ARES/EASY IRON and DELICATES. RINSE+ remains permanently saved – even after the appliance has been switched off. Activating RINSE+: 1. Turn the progr amme selector to COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES or DELI- C[...]

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    15 Starting a pr ogramme 1. Check that the tap is turned on. 2. Select a progr amme. 3. Press the ST ART / PAUSE button. The pr ogr amme is started or will start after the delay timer has counted down. During the wash progr amme the curr ent stage of the progr amme will be shown in the progr amme progr ess display . 3 If after pressing the ST ART/P[...]

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    16 If RINSE HOLD has been selected: Following a rinse hold DOOR and END will illuminate in the progr amme progr ess display . First the water must be drained: – Either turn the progr amme selector to OFF , then to PUMP and press the START / PAUSE button (the water will be dr ained without spin- ning), – or turn the progr amme selector to OFF an[...]

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    17 Cleaning and car e Important: Do not use furniture cleaning pr oducts or aggressive clean- ing agents to clean the appliance. Wipe over the control panel and housing with a damp cloth. Deter gent drawer The detergent dr awer should be cleaned r egularly . 1. Remove the detergent dr awer by pulling firmly . 2. Remove the softener insert from the [...]

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    18 What to do if... Remedying small faults yourself If the progr amme progr ess display in dicates one of the following fault codes during operation: – END flashes 1x (pr oblem with water inlet), – END flashes 2x (problem with water outflow), – END flashes 4x (door open), please consult the following table. After the fault has been remedied, [...]

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    19 The washing machine vibrat es when oper ating or is unstable. The transit packaging has not been removed. Remove the transit p ackag- ing. The screw feet have not been correctly adjusted. Adjust the feet as d escribed in the installation and con- nection instructions. There is very little washing in the drum (e.g. just one bathrobe). Operation i[...]

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    20 If the wash r esult is not satisfactory The washing is grey and there ar e limescale deposits in the drum • Too little deter gent was used. • An incorrect deter gent was used. • Individual stains were not pr e-treated. • The progr amme or temperatur e was not set pr operly . There ar e grey stains on the washing • Items that were soile[...]

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    21 Carrying out an emer gency drain 1 War n i n g ! Prior to carrying out an emergency dr ain, switch off the washing machine and remove the pow er plug fr om the power point. War n i n g ! The water that comes out of the emergency dr ain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency dr ain! 1. Open[...]

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    22 Dr ain pump The drain pump is maintenance-fr ee. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Before loading the machine, please always ensure that ther e are no for- eign bodies present in the pockets or in between the items to be washed. P aper[...]

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    23 T echnical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low V oltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Di rective inclusive of Amending Directive 92/3 1/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.0 7.199 3 CE Marking Dire ctive Consumption values The consumption values wer e obtained under standar d[...]

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    24 Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information concerning installa- tion • This washing machine cannot be built-in . • Before using for the fir st time, ch eck the appliance for damage sus- tained while it was being transpor ted. Do not under any circumstanc- es connect an appliance that is damaged to the mains. In the event o[...]

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    25 Installing the appliance T ransporting the appliance 1 War n i n g : The washing machine is very heavy . There is a risk of injury . Exercise car e when lifting the appliance. • Do not lay the w ashing machine on its front nor on its right side (as seen fr om the front). Elec trical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance wit[...]

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    26 3 Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 units) and C (1 unit) come with the appliance. 3. Use special spanner A to remove screw D and the compr ession spring. 4. Use sealing cap C to cap the hole. 5. Use special spanner A to remove the two screws E. 6. Use special spanner A to remove the four screws F . 7. Remove transit bar G. 8. Sc re w i n [...]

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    27 Wher e to install Important! The washing machine must not be operated in a r oom where ther e is a danger of frost. Ther e is a risk of frost damage or ad- verse effect on the perfomance of the machine. Fr ost damage is not covered under the warr anty . • The surface on which the appliance is to be installed must b e firm and level. Do not ins[...]

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    28 Electrical Connection Any electrical work requir ed to inst all this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING – THIS APPL IANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liabili ty should these safety measur es not be observed. Before switching on, make sur e th e electricity supply voltage[...]

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    29 P ermanen t 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 m m between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the requir ed load in compliance with the curr ent electrical regulations. The switch must [...]

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    30 W ater inlet A 1.35 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer inlet hose is required, only hoses fr om the manufacturer ar e to be used. Service Force stocks hose kits of differ ent lengths. 3 Sealing rings are either inserted in th e plastic nuts of the thr eaded hose fitting or are included as spar e pa rts. Do not use a[...]

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    31 Wa t e r D ra i n a g e The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed usin g the plas tic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring ther e is an air br eak between the drain hose and standpipe. Important! It is essentia[...]

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    32 Pumping heights of over 1 metr e The washing machine’s drain pump is able to pump water to a height of 1 me tre, calculated fr om the surface on which the appliance is installed. Important! If pumping height is over 1 metre malfunctions and dam- age to the appliance may arise. For pumping heights over 1 metre a conver sion kit can be obtained.[...]

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    33 W arr anty conditions Gr eat Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if withi n 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part ther eof is prove d to be defective by r eas on only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discr etion repair or r eplace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour , mat[...]

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    35 Service and Spar e P arts If the event of your appliance r equir ing service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, please contact Service For ce by telephoning: Y our telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service For ce Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Servic e Force Centre and further informa-[...]

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    From the El ectrolux Gr oup . The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Gr oup is the world´s largest pr oducer of powere d appliances for ki tchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Gr oup products (such as refrigerators, c ookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) ar e sold each year to a va lu[...]