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LAVAMAT L 60895 - 62895
La lavadora ecológica
The environmentally friendly washing machine
Instrucciones para el uso
Instruction booklet
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PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 44 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha- size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. This symbol guides y
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 45 Contents Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Description of t
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 46 Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Select the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 47 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-83 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 48 Safety instructions Safety instructions 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 fol- lowing safety notes. General safety � Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious danger. Contact your local AEG/
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 49 Child safety � Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully 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 children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of chil- dren’s reach. � Keep all detergents in a safe plac
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 50 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 properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Inst
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 51 � If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine � Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. � Energy saving programmes (90E), (60E), (40E) for normally soiled cotton items. � Speed for the final spin can be redu
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 52 Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Front view
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 53 Description of the appliance Control panel !
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A = PREWASH button B = SENSITIVE button C = START/PAUSE button D = SPIN SPEED button E = QUICK WASH button F = DELAY START button G = Display H = Programme progress display I = Programme selector dial Programme selector dial
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 54 Description of the appliance ) Position EASY TO IRON at 40°C (FÁCIL In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position FRIO = cold wash START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSA) This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. If you have selected the DELAY START option (PRESELEC- CIÓN), the machine starts its hourl
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 55 Description of the appliance Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. PREWASH (PRELAVADO) The machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash. The pre- wash cycle en
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 56 Description of the appliance RINSE HOLD (STOP ACLARADO) By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the START/PAUSE button goes off, the END pilot light (FIN) on the pro- gramme progress display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERTA) is red and the display shows a static zero to indicate that the water must be emp- tied out. To empty out water there are two
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 57 Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O/OFF position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first toO/OFF and then to the programme “DESAGUAR”, “CENTRIFUGAR” or “CENTRIF. DELICA- DO”. Altering a programme which is running To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector di
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 58 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash detergent. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse. The quantity of additives must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer. Before the first wash Before your first w
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 59 Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry � Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). � Empty pockets. � Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). � To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons. � Turn double faced item
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 60 Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Approximate Sort of laundry dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types 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 accord
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 61 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme 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 WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric. If the label has the symbol (do not wa
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132974550_gb.qxd 01/02/2007 13.37 Pagina 62 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents 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 provide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads; � the degree
