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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 are clogged 

(E20)

. the hose.

The RINSE HOLD option 

Empty out the water by

(stop with water in drum)

pressing the START button

has been selected.

or selecting the DRAIN
programme.

The laundry is not evenly

Redistribute the laundry 

distributed inside the drum. manually in the drum.

There is water on the floor

Too much detergent has

Measure detergent 

been used.

according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

An unsuitable detergent

Use a suitable washing

has been used that

machine detergent.

creates too much foam.

One of the connectors on

Check that the hose is 

the water inlet hose is

firmly screwed on at both

leaking.

ends.

The drain filter has not

Fully screw the filter into

been properly screwed on

place.

after cleaning.

Solution

The machine does not fill

The water tap is closed

(E10)

. Open the water tap.

The water inlet hose is

Check the whole length of the

squashed or kinked 

(E10)

.

hose and remove the kink.

The small filter of the water

Clean the filter.

inlet hose is clogged 

(E10)

.

The door is not properly

Close the door.

closed 

(E40)

.

The machine fills then
empties immediately

The end of the drain hose

Place the hose at the right

is too low.

height (see Installation
section).

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 60699

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 60699 Der umweltschonende Waschvollautomat The environmentally friendly washing machine Benutzerinformation Instruction booklet AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT 132997850 d qxd 28 05 2001 10 13 Pagina 1 ...

Page 2: ...p in the operation of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instruc tions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol Should any problems arise this booklet provides instructions on how to solve them by yourself see section Something not working If this i...

Page 3: ...ramme progress display 58 Cancelling a programme 59 Altering a programme which is running 59 Opening the door after the programme has started 59 Detergent dispenser drawer 60 Before the first wash 60 Preparing the wash cycle 61 Sorting out and preparing the laundry 61 Weight of laundry 62 Types of fabric and care labels 62 Detergents and additives 64 Which detergent and additive 64 How much deterg...

Page 4: ... Exterior 72 Detergent dispenser drawer 72 Door seal 73 Drain filter 73 Water inlet filter 73 Emergency emptying out 74 Frost precautions 74 Something not working 75 Troubleshooting 75 77 Unsatisfactory washing results 78 Technical data 79 Service 80 Instructions for installation and electrical connection 81 Safety instructions for the installer 81 Dimensions of the appliance 82 Front view and sid...

Page 5: ... cable to remove the plug from the sock et always take hold of the plug itself Never spray the machine with a jet of water Danger of electric shock During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or before opening the door in an emergency Small animals can gnaw electric wires and water hoses causing e...

Page 6: ...oor catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing Proper use This appliance is designed for domestic use only If the machine is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly the manufactur er accepts no responsibility for any damage that might occur For safety reasons the appliance must not be modified Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and fol...

Page 7: ...out 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 When small loads are washed use only half to two thirds of the rec ommended amount of detergent With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can ...

Page 8: ...nal rinse water to prevent creasing Delay timer programme start can be delayed by 1 to 19 hours e g to times with a more economical power rate Programme progress display showing the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running Because of its gentle washing action the special wool cycle washes your garments with extreme care 4 compartment drawer for detergent fabric softener an...

Page 9: ...Description of the appliance Front view 53 Detergent drawer Control panel Door Drain filter Adjustable feet 132997850 gb qxd 28 05 2001 10 18 Pagina 53 ...

Page 10: ...ature according to the type of laundry The selector dial is divided into 5 sections Cottons Synthetics Delicates Woollens hand wash ing Special programmes A F Reset programme O The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx 67 C for normally soiled laundry extended washing time cannot be combined with QUICK Descript...

Page 11: ...n the drum RINSE HOLD option press the START PAUSE button to empty out the water the machine will empty and spin DELAY START button The wash programme can be delayed from 1 hour up to a maximum of 19 hours The button must be pressed after selecting the programme and before pressing the START PAUSE button The figures indicating the delay appear for about 3 seconds in the dis play The duration of th...

Page 12: ...not be used with STAIN SOAK The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30 C By pressing the DELAY START button the soak time can be prolonged up to 10 hours max After this time the wash cycle will automatically start This function cannot be used with WOOL PREWASH or STAIN programme The soak programme ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics and with emptying of the wa...

Page 13: ...le required for the type of wash selected select the DRAIN programme C to empty out the water without spinning Warning The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET O and then to the DRAIN programme C If the water is not emptied out the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours Display The display shows the following information Duration of the selected programme in minutes c...

Page 14: ...he machine has started only the running phase pilot light stays on When the programme has finished the END pilot light comes on When the programme has finished if the OVERDOSAGE light comes on it indicates that too much detergent has been used or that the drain filter is blocked 58 Description of the appliance 132997850 gb qxd 28 05 2001 10 18 Pagina 58 ...

Page 15: ... modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to O and then choose a new programme The water is not emptied out and after pressing the START PAUSE but ton again the machine restarts with the newly selected programme Opening the door after the programme has started To open the door set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START PAUSE button The door can be opened if the machine is...

Page 16: ...ric softener starch It is emptied at the last rinse The quantity of additives must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Compartment for bleaching agent It is emptied at the first rinse The quantity must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Before the first wash Before your first wash we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufac turing ...

Page 17: ...trim inside out Wash small and delicate items baby socks tights inside a laundry net or in a pillow case closed with a zip or in larger socks Treat curtains with special care Remove all metal or plastic hooks or put them in a net or a bag We take no responsibility for any damage Whites and coloureds must be washed separately white items can loose their whiteness New coloured fabrics often have exc...

Page 18: ...can be washed at 60 C Cotton Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours therefore the washing temperature must not exceed these values Synthetics Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gentle wash programme and they must therefore be washed using the specific programme 60 40 30 40 60 95 62 Sort of laundry Preparing the wash cycle Approximate dry weights 1200 ...

Page 19: ...lens 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 programme is suitable for this type of fabric If the label has the symbol do not wash the garments must not be machine washed 30 40 30 40 63 Preparing the wash cycle 132997850 gb qxd 28 05 2001 10 18 Pagina 63 ...

Page 20: ...rgent pack Liquid detergent Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer immediately before starting the programme or a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum Mea sure the detergent according to the manufacturer s instructions Adding a water softener descaling product A water softener must be added when water has a medium...

Page 21: ... into compart ment If you wish to perform a pre wash a SOAK or a STAIN Action programme pour detergent or stain remover into com partment Important Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN Action programme always use a STAIN remover Pour the fabric softener into compartment and the bleaching agent into compartment without exceeding the MAX mark Close the drawer gently pushing it fully in C l C l ...

Page 22: ...t comes on Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on Selecting the option RINSE HOLD the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water If the spin speed is not reduced the final spin speed will be as follows cottons 1000 r p m synthetics 900 r p m delicates 700 r ...

Page 23: ...press the buttons and again until the light comes off Select the DELAY START option To delay starting of a programme press the DELAY START button before starting the machine The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on the display If the button SOAK has been pressed the selected delay will co...

Page 24: ...Load the laundry Close the door and press the START PAUSE button again Modify or cancel the delay time press the START PAUSE button Press the DELAY START button until the time required appears on the display or 0h if you wish to cancel it Press the START PAUSE button again Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme the pilot lights corre sponding to the various phases making up the...

Page 25: ...ll be spun at the speed corresponding to the selected type of fabrics The spin speed can be reduced by means of the SPIN SPEED button or by turning the selector dial to O and then to DRAIN C and pressing the START PAUSE button again In this case the water will be emptied but the laundry is not spun Turn the selector dial to O Remove the laundry from the drum Check that the drum is empty so as to a...

Page 26: ...EWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Max load 5 5 kg E Whites ECONOMY E Cotton and linen for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen STAIN SOAK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 5 kg Coloured cottons 60 50 40 30 COLD Coloured cotton or linen fabric shirts underwear towels STAIN SOAK QUICK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 5 kg Synthetics 60 50 40 COLD S...

Page 27: ...Short spin 700 rpm max EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 5 kg B Softeners Hand washed garments to be starched or softened 1 rinse with liquid additive Long spin RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 5 kg C Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option The water is emptied out D Spin Separate spin for cottons Long spin SPIN SPEED 5 5 kg F Short spin Separate spin for synt...

Page 28: ...Important do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet Detergent dispenser drawer After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap To remove the drawer from the machine press the button in the rear left hand corner To facilitate cleaning the top part of the additive com...

Page 29: ...iner under the filter and unscrew it some water will come out of the filter Pull out the filter Clean the filter under a running tap then refit it screwing it fully in Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked Turn off the water tap Unscrew the hose from the tap Clean the filter with a stiff brush Screw t...

Page 30: ...the filter again Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap Place the end of the drain hose and the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor Select the DRAIN programme C and run it until the machine stops Turn the programme selector dial to O RESET Remove th...

Page 31: ...rantee period During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed E10 problem with the water supply phase light is on E20 problem with water draining phase light is on E40 door open phase light is on Once the problem has been eliminated press the START PAUSE button to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists con tact your local AEG Service Force Centre Problem...

Page 32: ...turer s instructions An unsuitable detergent Use a suitable washing has been used that machine detergent creates too much foam One of the connectors on Check that the hose is the water inlet hose is firmly screwed on at both leaking ends The drain filter has not Fully screw the filter into been properly screwed on place after cleaning Solution The machine does not fill The water tap is closed E10 ...

Page 33: ... in Correct operation of the the drum machine is not affected Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in spin cycle the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations Only ...

Page 34: ...oftener especially the concentrated type has come into direct contact with the laundry Wash these stains immediately and pour fabric softener carefully Foam is still visible even after the last rinse Modern detergents often produce foam even in the last rinse How ever the laundry has been completely rinsed White residue is left on the laundry This is due to insoluble components in modern detergent...

Page 35: ...ax Use domestic Drum speed during washing max 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1000 900 700 400 rpm Water pressure 50 800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 1973 Low voltage directive including directive 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC of 3 5 1989 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 79 132997850 gb qxd 28 05 2001 10 19 Pagina 79 ...

Page 36: ...pecify as precisely as possible The symptoms of the fault When the fault occurs The alarm code displayed When can a service visit be charged during the guarantee period when it should have been possible to solve the problem by yourself with the help of the troubleshooting chart see section Something not working when the engineer has to come out several times because he has not been given all the r...

Page 37: ...aph Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber After having installed the machine check that it is not standing on its electrical supply cable If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor ensure that air can cir culate freely between the adjus...

Page 38: ...ons of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view 82 566 606 935 25 Kaltwasser 335 170 50 40 45 85 Netzkabel Wasserablaufschlauch Cold water Power cable Drain 132997850 gb qxd 28 05 2001 10 19 Pagina 82 ...

Page 39: ...wo plastic bags which are fixed under the filter door Carefully remove the right hand bag 1 then the left hand bag 2 by pulling them towards the centre of the machine Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag con...

Page 40: ...ose and the drain hose must not be kinked Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessi ble for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Levelling Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a separate ta...

Page 41: ...he end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked Run it along the floor only the part near the drainage point must be raised Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220 230 V single phase 50 Hz supply Check that your domestic electrical ins...

Page 42: ...tween the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician Important The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Installation 132997850 gb qxd 28 05 2001 10 19 Pagina 8...

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