AEG LAVAMAT W 1230 User Information Download Page 23

Operating Instructions

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Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold

If required, change the spin speed for the final 
spin speed or select RINSE HOLD: 

Press the spin speed button or

press RINSE HOLD button. 

If RINSE HOLD is selected the washing will remain 
in the last rinse water; it will not be spun.

If the set spin speed is too high for the selected 
wash program, the final spin speed will be adjusted automatically:

The speed of the intermediate spin is dependent on the program se-
lected and cannot be changed.

Start the Wash Programme

1.

Check that the water valve is open.

2.

Press the ON/OFF button. The power indicator 
light will come on.
The washing machine has been switched on. The 
wash programme will start.

COTTONS/LINEN

1200 revolutions per minute

EASY-CARES

850 revolutions per minute

DELICATES

650 revolutions per minute

WOOL

850 revolutions per minute

Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT W 1230

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT W 1230 Washing Machine User information ...

Page 2: ... functional reliability It is imperative that this information is observed 0 1 This symbol guides you step by step through the operation of the appli ance 2 3 Next to this symbol you will find additional information and practical tips on using the appliance 2 Tips and information on economical and environmentally responsible use of the unit are identified with the clover leaf For any faults which ...

Page 3: ...16 Prepare washing cycle 16 Sort washing and prepare 16 Washing Types and Care Symbols 17 Washing Detergents and Care Agents 18 Which detergent and care agent 18 How much detergent and care agent 18 Water Softener 18 Running a Wash Cycle 19 Brief Instructions 19 Add the washing 20 Add Washing Detergent and Care Agent 21 Setting the Wash Programme 22 Changing the Spin Speed Selecting Rinse Hold 23 ...

Page 4: ...ults 30 If the washing results are not satisfactory 33 Carrying out emergency drainage 34 Drain pump 35 Child Safety Feature 37 Installation and connection instructions 38 Installation Safety Precautions 38 Installation of the appliance 39 Transporting the appliance 39 Remove transport packaging 39 Prepare the installation place 41 Installation on a concrete base 41 Installation on vibrating floor...

Page 5: ...l connection 43 Water connection 43 Permissible water pressure 43 Water inflow 44 Water drain 45 Delivery heads over 1m 45 Technical data 46 Dimensions 46 Warranty conditions Customer service centres 47 Index 50 Service 51 ...

Page 6: ...turer cannot assume any liability for any dam ages Additions or modifications to the washing machine are strictly for bidden due to safety reasons Use only detergent which is suitable for washing machines Refer to the detergent manufacturer s instructions The washing must not contain any flammable solvents Also bear this in mind when washing pre cleaned washing Do not use the washing machine for d...

Page 7: ...otentially lethal hazard General Safety Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified specialists Incorrect repairs may result in significant risk to the user If repairs are necessary consult our customer service or your special ist dealer Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the conrol panel work surface or base panel area are so badly damaged that ...

Page 8: ...ing Material Dispose of the packaging of your washing machine correctly All pakka ging materials used are environmentally compatible and recyclable Plastic parts are identified with internationally standardised abbrevi ations Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling Disposing of your old appliance When you put your ...

Page 9: ...recommended detergent quantity Suitable pre treatment enables marks and limited amounts of dirt to be removed You can then wash at a lower temperature Wash slightly to normally dirty cottons with the energy saving pro gram There is often no need for the softener Try it once If you use a drier your washing will become soft and fluffy even without a softener In the case of medium to high water hardn...

Page 10: ...r for de tergent and care agent Main door Screw feet height adjustable Control panel Flap in front of drain pump Rating plate be hind filling door Pre wash detergent soaking agent Main detergent powder and water softener if required In wash stain treatment Liquid care agent conditioner finisher starch ...

Page 11: ...the pro gramme knob in a clockwise di rection Programme group COTTONS LINEN PRE WASH Pre wash for cottons linen approx 30 minutes temperature limited to a maximum of 40 C The main wash follows immediately afterwards MAIN WASH Main wash cycle for cottons linen cold up to 95 C Spin speed button ON OFF button with power in dicator light Temperature selector Program selector QUICK WASH button SOAKING ...

Page 12: ...rox 30 minutes temperature lim ited to a maximum of 40 C The main wash cycle follows automati cally EASY CARES Main wash cycle for easy care textiles cold to 60 C RINSE Separate rinse followed by spin or rinse hold eg for rinsing hand washed easy care articles CONDITION Separate conditioning separate starching or separate finishing for damp easy care textiless 1 rinse liquid care agent is flushed ...

Page 13: ...an be used for lightly or normally soiled cottons Additional Programme Buttons The additional programme buttons are for suiting the wash programme to the dirtiness of the washing Additional programmes are not re quired for washing which is not excessively dirty 3 The additional programmes can only be used in conjunction with pro grammes for the programme groups COTTONS LINEN and EASY CARES SOAKING...

Page 14: ... the programme knob settings PRE WASH COTTONS LINEN MAIN WASH PRE WASH EASY CARES EASY CARES QUICK WASH Shorter washing cycle for lightly soiled washing QUICK WASH can be used in conjunction with the programme knob settings MAIN WASH EASY CARES ON OFF button Pressing the ON OFF button switches the washing machine on and starts the selected programme Pressing the button again switches the washing m...

Page 15: ...Wh Time in minutes MAIN WASH 95 5 57 1 90 140 MAIN WASH 601 1 Information Programme setting for a test in accordance with EN 60 456 The consumption values can deviate from the stated values depending on the water pressure hardness inlet temperature room temperature type and quantity of washing the detergent powder liquid used fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected additional functions 5 54...

Page 16: ...ckets Remove metal objects paper clips safety pins etc To prevent damage to the washing and tangled washing Close zip fasteners button bed and pillow covers closed tie up loose strings e g of aprons Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out sleeping bags anoraks etc In the case of knitted coloured textiles and also with wool and tex tiles with jewelry attached turn inside out Wash smal...

Page 17: ...e of washing Linen è ë Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are resistant to mechanical stress The COTTONS LINEN programme is suitable for this type of washing Easy care washing ê í Textilies such as finished cotton cotton mixtures viscose and synthet ics with these care symbols require gentler mechanical treatment The EASY CARES programme is suitable for this type of washing De...

Page 18: ...ss for half loads and only half of the full load detergent quantity for very small loads Refer to the detergent care agent manufacturer s instructions on use and dosage Water Softener For medium to high water hardness hardness category II or higher you should use water softener Pay attention to the manufacturer s instruc tions Always then meter detergent for hardness category I soft The responsibl...

Page 19: ...elect RINSE HOLD You can alter this setting and the temperature at any time during the wash 6 Press ON OFF button Power indicator light comes on The washing ma chine has been switched on The wash programme will start When the wash programme has been completed Important If the wash cycle ends on rinse hold run PUMP OUT or SPIN before opening the door 3 For safety reasons the door remains locked for...

Page 20: ... for information on correctly preparing the washing 0 1 Sort and prepare the washing according to type 2 Open the filling door Pull on the handle of the filling door 3 Fill with washing Important When closing the door make sure no items of washing get stuck This could damage textiles and the unit 4 Close the filling door securely ...

Page 21: ...ashing detergent package Compartment for in wash stain treatment only for additional programme STAIN Compartment for main wash detergent powder only and water softener if required If you are using water softener add it to the main wash detergent Compartment for liquid care agent Conditioner finisher starch Important Do not fill the compart ment above the MAX mark If necessary dilute viscous agent ...

Page 22: ...t the programme knob to the desired wash programme 2 Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature 3 Select additional programme if re quired SOAKING may be used in conjunction with programme knob settings PRE WASH COTTONS LINEN PRE WASH EASY CARES STAIN may be used in conjunction with programme knob settings PRE WASH COTTONS LINEN MAIN WASH PRE WASH EASY CARES EASY CARES QUICK WASH may ...

Page 23: ...o high for the selected wash program the final spin speed will be adjusted automatically The speed of the intermediate spin is dependent on the program se lected and cannot be changed Start the Wash Programme 0 1 Check that the water valve is open 2 Press the ON OFF button The power indicator light will come on The washing machine has been switched on The wash programme will start COTTONS LINEN 12...

Page 24: ...rrupting the Wash Programme Changing settings While the wash programme is in progress you can change the spin speed select RINSE HOLD To select a different programme you must first interrupt the programme that is running and then re set Interrupting the wash programme 0 1 Press the ON OFF button The power indicator light will go out 2 Turn the programme knob clockwise either to PUMP OUT or to SPIN...

Page 25: ...r is pumped out without spinning or turn the programme knob clockwise to SPIN the water is pumped out and the washing spun at the set speed the spin speed can still be changed even during the spin Once the programme is completed 3 For safety reasons the door remains locked for 1 2 minutes after the end of the programme 1 Open the door 2 Remove the washing 3 Press the ON OFF button The power indica...

Page 26: ... Possible Cottons ç 5kg PRE WASH COTTONS LINEN 60 to 95 SOAKING STAIN MAIN WASH 60 to 95 STAIN QUICK WASH Energy saving programme Cottons ç 5kg PRE WASH COTTONS LINEN E SOAKING STAIN MAIN WASH STAIN QUICK WASH Linen è ë 5kg PRE WASH COTTONS LINEN 30 to 60 SOAKING STAIN MAIN WASH 30 to 60 STAIN QUICK WASH Easy cares ê í 2 5kg PRE WASH EASY CARES 30 to 60 SOAKING STAIN EASY CARES 30 to 60 STAIN QUIC...

Page 27: ...SY CARES Delicates 2 5kg GENTLE RINSE DELICATES WOOL Woollens 2kg Type of Washing Max Filling Qantity dry weight Programme Knob Cottons Linen 5kg CONDITION COTTONS LINEN Easy cares 2 5kg CONDITION EASY CARES Delicates 2 5kg CONDITION DELICATES WOOL Woollens 2kg Type of Washing Max Filling Quantity dry weight Programme Knob Cottons Linen 5kg SPIN COTTONS LINEN Easy cares 2 5kg SPIN EASY CARES Delic...

Page 28: ...ent Drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time 0 1 Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go 2 Remove the detergent drawer by pulling sharply 3 Take the conditioner insert out of the middle compartment 4 Clean the conditioner insert under running water 5 Clean the compartments with warm water from the rear side It is best to use a flat brush 6 Push on the conditioner ...

Page 29: ...el Rusting foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum Important Do not clean the stainless steel drum with decalcifying agents containing acids scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool Our Customer Service can provide suitable agents 0 Remove any rust deposits on the drum using a stainless steel cleaning agent Main door 0 Check on a regular basis to see if d...

Page 30: ...replace the fuse The door is not correctly closed Close the door The lock must engage audibly The door cannot be closed The child safety feature is set Cancel the child safety fea ture see the section Child Safety Feature The machine does not take in water The door is not correctly closed Close the door The lock must engage audibly Water valve is closed Open the water valve Filter in screw connect...

Page 31: ...ry re move foreign bodies from the pump housing Water runs out under the washing machine The screw connection on the inlet hose is leaky Tighten the inlet hose screw connection The drain hose leaks Check the drain hose and re place it if necessary The drain pump cover is not correctly closed Close cover correctly Washing is stuck in the door Interrupt the programme and remove washing from the door...

Page 32: ...ove the bend Maximum pump head outlet head 1m from unit s floor surface exceeded Contact customer service a retrofit kit is available as a special accessory for pump heads over 1m Drain pump is blocked Switch off the unit and pull out the mains plug Clean the drain pump Where a siphon is connected siphon is blocked Clean the siphon Detergent deposits form in the washing powder drawer Water valve i...

Page 33: ...ergent Too lower temperature was used for washing A frequent cause is that softener particularly that in concentrated form has reached the washing Wash out such spots quickly and use the softener concerned carefully If at the end of the last rinse foam is still visible Modern detergents can also cause foam in the last rinse However the washing is still sufficiently rinsed If there are white remnan...

Page 34: ...solution escaping from the emergency drainage hose may be hot There is a risk of scalding Allow the washing solution to cool down before performing emergency drainage 0 1 Place a flat collecting vessel in order to collect the washing solution which is draining off 2 Fold open the flap in the right section of the base outwards and pull it off 3 Remove the emergency drainage hose from its holder 4 P...

Page 35: ...ts or inbetween the items to be washed Paper clips nails etc which may find their way into the wash ing machine along with the washing will remain in the drain pump housing foreign objects are protected by the pump wheel To restart the drain pump when it is blocked please proceed as follows 1 Warning Switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug before cleaning the drain pump 0 1 First ...

Page 36: ...rotates with a jerky motion this is normal If you cannot turn the pump wheel please contact customer service 6 Replace the pump cover Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and securely screw on the cover in a clockwise motion 7 Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder 8 Close the flap ...

Page 37: ...y feature 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the filling door clockwise as far as it will go 1 Warning The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after adjustment otherwise the child safety feature is not active The ro tary knob must project as shown in the diagram Cancelling the child safety feature 0 Turn the rotary knob anticlockwise as far as it will go ...

Page 38: ...correctly installed earthed socket In the case of permanent connection A permanent connection may only be made by an authorised specialist Before putting the machine into operation ensure that the mains voltage and current type shown on the unit s rating plate correspond with those at the place where the machine is being installed The fuse rating is also found on the rating plate Should work be ca...

Page 39: ...pliance is at the installation location Transporting the unit without the transport safeguard can damage it Lift the appliance neither by an open filling door nor by the base When transporting the unit with a sack trolley Attach the sack trol ley only at the side Remove transport packaging Important It is essential to re move the transport packaging be fore putting the appliance into operation Kee...

Page 40: ...4 Cover the hole with the cap C Important When fitting the plastic caps press until they snap into the rear panel securely 5 Remove the two screws E with the special spanner A 6 Remove the 4 screws F 7 Remove the transit bar G 8 Screw the 4 screws F back in for safe keeping 9 Close the 2 large holes with the caps B Important When fitting the plastic caps press until they snap into the rear panel s...

Page 41: ...gas or coal fired cooker install a thermal insulation panel between the cooker and washing machine 85 x 57cm which must have an aluminium film on the side against the cooker The washing machine must not be set up in a room where there is a danger of frost Frost hazard Flexible feed and drain tubings may not be crinkled or squeezed Installation on a concrete base If the unit is set up on a concrete...

Page 42: ...moving the transport braces 0 1 Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head of the threa ded foot as far as it will go 2 Adjust the screw feet so that the unit is horizontal and stable The unit must not wobble over when loaded 3 If necessary check the setting with a spirit level Important Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood card or sim...

Page 43: ...es The Low Voltage Directive 72 23 EU with changes The EMC Directive 89 336 EU with changes Water connection 3 The washing machine has safety features which prevent back contami nation of the drinking water and which conform to the national regu lations of the water authorities e g for Germany DVGW guidelines This means that additional protective measures in the installation are not necessary Impo...

Page 44: ...to pieces in order to extend the hoses 3 Sealing rings are supplied either in the plastic nuts of the hose screw connection or in the enc losed pack Do not use other seals 0 1 Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine Important Do not lay the inlet hose verti cally downwards instead run it to the right or left as shown in the diagram Tighten the hose screw connec tion only by hand...

Page 45: ...e a basin Important Small basins are not suitable for drainage Water could overflow The end of the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped out wa ter Otherwise the water could be sucked back into the unit When hanging in a wash basin or a bath tub the drainage hose must be secured with the supplied attachable bend to prevent it slipping The back surge force of the escaping water could ot...

Page 46: ...ions 46 Technical data Dimensions dimensions in mm Adjustment possibility Approx 10 5mm Filling quantity program dependent max 5kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed spinning See rating plate Water pressure 1 10 bar 10 100 N cm2 0 1 1 0 Mpa ...

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Page 50: ...Main wash 11 26 N Net curtains 26 O Opening the door 19 25 32 P Pre wash 11 21 26 Pre wash detergent 10 21 Programme changing 24 interrupting 24 setting 22 26 Programme progress display 24 Pump out 19 24 25 Q Quick wash 14 22 26 R Rating plate 10 43 51 Rinse 27 Rinse hold 12 19 23 24 25 Risk of frost 6 34 S Silk 17 Soaking 13 21 22 25 26 Soaking agent 21 Spin 19 23 24 27 Stain 9 14 22 26 33 Starch...

Page 51: ...NC number and S number You will find both on the rating plate on the inside of the door of your washing machine Answer as precisely as possible What form does the fault take Under what circumstances does the fault occur When do you incur costs even during the warranty period If you could have remedied the fault yourself with the aid of the fault table see the section What to do if If several journ...

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