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LAVAMAT 12700 VI TURBO
The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
Instruction booklet
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 2 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 ap
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 3 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Main features of your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 4 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents And in which form? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 TRADITIONAL POWDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FABRIC CONDITI
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 5 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Contents Something not working?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 6 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Never start the machine if the mains cable is
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 7 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Safety instructions Child safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. Keep all packaging well away from children. Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. When disposing of the appliance, cu
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 8 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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! 8
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 9 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). Use the energy saving programme when washing normally soiled garments. The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded (for both washing
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 10 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Main features of your washer-dryer Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm. RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing. Delay timer: programme start can be delayed
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 11 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Front view
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 12 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Control panel
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A = Mains-on light B = ON/OF
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 13 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx. 67°C for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be combined with STAIN and QUICK). Position 40°C Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position COLD = cold wash ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 14 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance One minute after depressing the START/PAUSE button, the machine starts its hourly countdown. To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY START button until the required time is displayed or, if you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed. Then press the START/PAUSE button again. When the delay is cancelled, the display shows th
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 15 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance and the light of the START/PAUSEbutton flashes to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out water: select SPIN SPEED and press START/PAUSE-button; press the START/PAUSE button: after emptying, the machine performs the spin cycle required for the type of wash selected; select the DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spin- ning. Warning! The programme selector
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 16 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Display The display shows the following information: if the programme 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 receive instructions for the required wash programme; duration of the selected wash programme, calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 17 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Cancelling/Altering a programme To cancel or alter a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position: three flashing dashes will be dis- played, the programme is cancelled. The machine will maintain the water in the tub. To drain water, select DRAIN programme. If you wish to select another programme maintaining the water in the tub, after cancelling the pr
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 18 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 19 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 ap
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132998930.qxd 6/22/01 2:57 AM Pagina 20 (Nero/Process Black pellicola) 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 laund
