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Instructions for use

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Unit Description

Front View 

Drawer for Detergent and Additives 

  

Drawer for 
washing
powder and
care agent

Filling door 

Screw feet
(height-adjustable)

Control panel

Flap in front of 
drain pump

Rating plate
(behind filling 
door)

  

Pre-wash 
detergent/in-wash 
stain treatment  or 
water softener

Main wash detergent 
(powder) and water 
softener if required

Liquid additives
(softeners, wash-care 
products to preserve 
the shape of gar-
ments, starch)

Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT W 1450 ELECTRONIC

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT W 1450 ELECTRONIC Washing Machine User Information ...

Page 2: ...s and information on the economical and environmentally responsible use of the unit This user information contains information on remedying any faults which may occur see the section What to do if If these instructions are not sufficient our After Sales Service is at your disposal at any time ELGROEP AEG SERVICE Bergensesteenweg 719 1502 Lembeek Tel 02 3630444 Here you will receive an answer to an...

Page 3: ... the Washing 15 Types of washing and care symbols 16 Detergent and Conditioners 17 Which detergent and conditioner 17 How much detergent and conditioner 17 Water Softener 17 Performing a Wash Cycle 18 Brief guide 18 Opening and Closing the Door 19 Add the Washing 19 Add detergent additives 20 Setting the Wash Programme 21 Changing Spin Speed Selecting RINSE HOLD ARRET CUVE PLEINE SPOELSTOP 22 Star...

Page 4: ...tory 35 Carry Out an Emergency Emptying Operation 36 Drain pump 37 Additional rinse cycles RINSE RINCAGE SPOELEN 39 Child Safety Feature 40 Setting up and connection instructions 41 Safety Instructions for Installation 41 Setting Up the Unit 42 Transporting the Unit 42 Remove the Transport Safeguard 42 Prepare the Installation Location 44 Setting Up on a Concrete Pedestal 44 Setting Up on a Vibrat...

Page 5: ...nection 46 Water Connection 46 Permissible Water Pressure 46 Water Inflow 47 Water Drainage 48 Delivery Heads over 1m 49 Technical Data 49 Dimensions 49 Guarantee conditions 50 Customer services 52 Index 54 Service 55 ...

Page 6: ...d the manufacturer can accept no liability for any resulting damages For safety reasons conversions or modifications to the washing ma chine are not permissible Use only detergents which are suitable for washing machines Follow the washing detergent manufacturer s instructions The washing must not contain any flammable solvents Also remem ber this when washing pre cleaned washing Do not use the wa...

Page 7: ...s 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 the interior of the unit is openly accessible Switch off the washing machine before carrying out cleaning care and mai...

Page 8: ...orrectly All the packag ing materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recy cled Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling Dispose the old appliance When you finally put your appliance out of operation please bring it to your nearest re...

Page 9: ...ashing powder liquid Suitable pretreatment enables stains and small amounts of dirt to be removed You can then wash at a lower temperature Use the energy saving program to wash garments which are lightly to moderately dirty There is often no need for conditioner Try it once If you use a dryer your washing will become soft and velvety even without conditioner In the case of medium to high water har...

Page 10: ...nt Filling door Screw feet height adjustable Control panel Flap in front of drain pump Rating plate behind filling door Pre wash detergent in wash stain treatment or water softener Main wash detergent powder and water softener if required Liquid additives softeners wash care products to preserve the shape of gar ments starch ...

Page 11: ...selected by mistake The original position is restored COTTONS LINEN BLANC COULEURS WITTE BONTE WAS Main wash cycle for Cottons Linen from 30 C to 95 C EASY CARES TEXTILES MELANGES KREUKHERSTELLEND Main wash cycle for easy care materials mixed fibres at 40 C or 60 C EASY IRON position FACILE A REPASSER STRIJKVRIJ Main wash cycle at 40 C for easy care materials which after washing with this pro gram...

Page 12: ... rinses liquid additive washed in from compartment æ spin DRAIN VIDANGE POMPEN Draining of the water after a Rinse Hold without spinning 3 Rinse Hold ARRET CUVE PLEINE SPOELSTOP means the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water it is not spun SPIN ESSORAGE CENTRIFUG Draining of the water after Rinse Hold and Spin or separate Spin for hand washed Cottons Coloureds ENERGY SAVING ECONOMIQUE E...

Page 13: ...COULEURS WITTE BONTE WAS and EASY CARES TEXTILES MELANGES KREUKHERSTELLEND without intermediate spin for DELICATES DELICAT FIJNE WAS STAIN TACHES VLEKKEN For heavily soiled or stained washing In wash stain treatment products are washed in at the optimum time as the programme progresses Can only be selected with wash temperatures of 40 C and above as stain treatments are only effective at higher te...

Page 14: ...i dues left over from production on the drum and solution container Programme knob Temperature Load in kg Water in litres Energy in kWh Time in minutes COTTONS LINEN 95 BLANC COULEURS WITTE BONTE WAS 5 56 1 90 130 ENERGY SAVING 601 ECONOMIQUE E STAND 1 Note Programme setting for testing in accordance with EN 60 456 Actual con sumption will vary from the indicated values depending on water pressure...

Page 15: ...tights bras etc in a washing net a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger socks Treat curtains with particular care Remove small metal rollers or small burred rollers or tie them in a net or in a bag We cannot ac cept any liability for damage Do not wash coloureds and whites together in one washing cycle Otherwise whites will discolour or turn grey New coloureds often contain surplus dye It is b...

Page 16: ...ing Easy Care washing ê í Materials such as fine cotton cotton blend fabrics viscose and syn thetics with these care symbols require a gentler machine wash The EASY CARES EASY IRON TEXTILES MELANGES FACILE A REPASSER KREUKHERSTELLEND STRIJKVRIJ programme is suitable for this type of washing Delicates ì Materials such as layered fibres microfibres viscose synthetics and net curtains with this care ...

Page 17: ...JKVRIJ reduce the quantity by one half Observe the instructions for use and dosing provided by the detergent and conditioner manufacturer 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 responsible water works can provide infor...

Page 18: ...in Speed press RINSE HOLD ARRET CUVE PLEINE SPOEL STOP as necessary 6 Start the wash programme by pressing the START PAUSE MARCHE PAUSE START PAUZE button After the wash programme is complete Important If the wash cycle was stopped with Rinse Hold select DRAIN VIDANGE POMPEN or SPIN ESSORAGE CENTRIFUG before opening the door 7 Open the door and take out the washing The door can be opened after the...

Page 19: ...ash programme again Add the Washing 3 For the maximum filling quantities refer to the Program Tables For information on the correct preparation of the washing see Sort and Prepare 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 Attention When closing the door make sure no items of washing get stuck Th...

Page 20: ...er detergent If you use a water softener and need the right hand compartment for the pre wash detergent stain treatment agent add the water softener to the left hand compartment with the main wash detergent Compartment for liquid additives softeners wash care products to pre serve the shape of garments starch Important Do not fill the compart ment past the MAX mark Concentrated additives can be di...

Page 21: ...s suitable for each type of washing see Programme Tables 0 1 Set the programme knob to the desired programme and temperature 2 Select any additional programme functions The indicator light for the selected additional programme function comes on To change the selection press another button To de select press the button again ...

Page 22: ...INE SPOELSTOP is selected the wash ing is left to soak in the last rinse water without spinning 3 If the Spin Speed is not changed the final spin is set automatically according to the wash programme The speed of intermediate spins depends on the selected programme and is not adjustable COTTONS LINEN BLANC COULEURS WITTE BONTE WAS 1400 rev min ENERGY SAVING ECONOMIQUE E STAND 1400 rev min EASY CARE...

Page 23: ...t are indicated on the Programme Progress Display During the wash programme this indicates the cur rent stage of the programme Changing the Wash Programme Changing or cancelling the programme 1 Press the START PAUSE MARCHE PAUSE START PAUZE button 2 Turn the programme knob to OFF ARRET UIT The wash programme is cancelled 3 Set another wash programme if required Otherwise turn the pro gramme knob t...

Page 24: ...ash programme continues End of Wash Cycle Removing the Washing When a wash cycle is completed the END FIN EINDE light on the Programme Progress Display comes on If RINSE HOLD ARRET CUVE PLEINE SPOELSTOP was selected the indi cator lights DOOR PORTE DEUR and END FIN EINDE come on 1 After a Rinse Hold the water must first be drained Either turn the programme knob to OFF ARRET UIT then to DRAIN VIDAN...

Page 25: ...ash cycle is completed pull out the detergent additives drawer slightly to allow it to dry Leave the door slightly open to air the inside of the washing machine Attention If the washing machine is not used for a long time Close the water tap and disconnect the washing machine from the electricity mains ...

Page 26: ...ICK WASH COURT KORT Cottons Coloureds3 è ç 5kg ENERGY SAVING ECONOMIQUE E STAND PRE WASH PRELAVAGE VOORWAS or STAIN TACHES VLEKKEN Coloureds è ë 5kg COTTONS LINEN BLANC COULEURS WITTE BONTE WAS 30 to 60 PRE WASH PRELAVAGE VOORWAS or STAIN TACHES VLEKKEN 4 QUICK WASH COURT KORT Easy cares ê í 2 5kg EASY CARES TEXTILES MELANGES KREUKHERSTELLEND 40 60 PRE WASH PRELAVAGE VOORWAS or STAIN TACHES VLEKKE...

Page 27: ...ed for the STAIN Flecken Tâches programme to make stain treatment products effective 5 Only by keeping wash loads under 1kg can creasing be largely avoided About 1kg of dry clothes is equivalent to between 5 and 7 easy care men s shirts Type of washing Max load dry weight Programme knob Cottons Linens 5kg GENTLE RINSE RINC DELICAT SPOELEN Easy Cares Delicates1 1 Reduce spin speed 2 5kg Type of was...

Page 28: ... Drawer The washing detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time 0 1 Pull out the washing detergent drawer as far as it will go 2 Remove the washing detergent drawer with a firm pull 3 Remove the softener insert from the middle compartment 4 Clean the softener insert under running water 5 Clean the compartments from the rear with warm water It is best to use a bottle brush 6 Push on the so...

Page 29: ...st deposits on the drum can occur due to foreign bodies in the washing which can cause rust Attention Do not clean the stainless steel drum with acidic antiliming agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool Our Customer Service Department has suitable agents available 0 Remove any rust deposits on the drum using a stainless steel cleaning agent Filling Door 0 Check regularly w...

Page 30: ... not connected Connect the plug to a power outlet A domestic fuse has tripped Replace the fuse The door is not closed prop erly Close the door there should be an audible click The START PAUSE MARCHE PAUSE START PAUZE button was not pressed for long enough Press and hold the START PAUSE MARCHE PAUSE START PAUZE button until the programme starts The door cannot be closed The child safety device is e...

Page 31: ...the exact posi tion The washing machine vibrates when operat ing or is noisy The transit bolt bars were not removed Remove the transit bolts bars as described in the Installation and Connection instructions The height adjustable screw feet have not been set correctly Adjust the screw feet as de scribed in the Installation and Connection instructions There is very little washing in the drum for exa...

Page 32: ...f the emergency drain hose is leaking call Customer Service Conditioner is not drawn in the æ com partment for additives is full of water The conditioner insert is not correctly set into the addi tive compartment or is clogged Clean the detergent drawer adjust the conditioner insert firmly Washing is heavily creased Probably too much washing has been put in the drum Pay attention to the maxi mum l...

Page 33: ... machine and disconnect the mains plug Clean the drain pump Using a siphon connection the siphon is blocked Clean the siphon The door cannot be opened when the washing machine is switched on The indicator lights START PAUSE MARCHE PAUSE START PAUZE and DOOR PORTE DEUR come on Door is locked due to high water level or high tempera ture Wait until the wash pro gramme has ended the DOOR PORTE DEUR li...

Page 34: ...sidues are accumulating in the detergent drawer The water tap is not turned on fully Turn the water tap on fully The filter in the threaded in let hose fitting is blocked at the water tap or at the washing machine Close the water tap Unscrew the inlet hose from the water tap and from the machine Clean the filters The rinse water is cloudy The probable cause is a de tergent high in silicate con ten...

Page 35: ...e detergent Washing at too low temperature A frequent cause is that conditioner particularly concentrated form ended up on the washing Wash out such stains as quickly as possible and carefully use the right conditioner If foam is still visible after the final rinse Modern washing detergents can still produce foam even in the final rinse The washing is still sufficiently rinsed If there are white r...

Page 36: ... plug Caution The washing solution running out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot Risk of scalding Allow the washing solution to cool down before carrying out emergency emptying 0 1 Provide a flat collecting vessel to catch the washing solution as it runs out 2 Open the flap downwards in the right part of the base panel and pull it off 3 Remove the emergency emptying hose from the holder 4 ...

Page 37: ...n the pockets 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...

Page 38: ...otates 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 39: ...LEND STRIJKVRIJ or DELICATES DELICAT FI JNE WAS any temperature 2 Press and hold the PRE WASH PRELAVAGE VOORWAS and QUICK WASH COURT KORT buttons at the same time for at least 2 seconds RINSE RINCAGE SPOELEN and RINSE RINCAGE SPOELEN light up on the programme progress display The additional rinse cycles are now set They remain stored until cancelled again 3 Additional rinse cycles increase both wa...

Page 40: ...d Safety 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 pressed in following adjust ment otherwise the child safety feature is not active The rotary 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 41: ... PE socket In the case of permanent installation A permanent installation may only be made by an authorised specialist Before putting the unit into operation ensure that the rated voltage and current type shown on the unit s rating plate are the same as the mains voltage and current type at the installation location The re quired electrical fuse is also shown on the rating plate Should work be car...

Page 42: ... installation site Transporting the unit without the transport safeguard can result in damage to the unit Never lift the unit by the open filling door or by its base When transporting the unit with a sack trolley Attach the sack trol ley only at the side Remove the Transport Safeguard Attention It is essential to re move the transport safeguard be fore putting the unit into operation Keep all part...

Page 43: ... plug cap so firmly that it engages in the rear panel this protects the inside of the unit against splash water 5 Unscrew the two screws E using the special button A 6 Unscrew the four screws F using the special button A 7 Remove the transport rail G 8 Screw the four screws F back in 9 Close off the two large holes with the plug caps B Attention Push in the plug caps so firmly that they engage in ...

Page 44: ...nsert a thermally insulating panel between the washing machine and the cooker 85 x 57cm This panel must have an aluminium foil 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 damage The intake and drainage hoses must not be bent or pinched Setting Up on a Concrete Pedestal When setting up the washing machine on a concrete pedes...

Page 45: ... use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces 0 1 Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head of the threaded 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 Attention Never compensate for minor floor unevenness with un derlays made...

Page 46: ...he legal regulations of the water authorities e g for Germany DVGW regulations Other pro tection measures in the installation are therefore not necessary Attention Units for connection to cold water must not be connected to hot wa ter Use only new sets of hoses for connection Permissible Water Pressure The water pressure must be at least 1bar 10N cm2 0 1MPa maxi mum 10bar 100N cm2 1MPa In the case...

Page 47: ... into 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 en closed pack Do not use other seals 0 1 Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine Attention Do not lay the supply hose vertically downwards Rather turn it to the right or left as shown in the diagram Only tighten the screw connection manually 2...

Page 48: ...the hose fits all commonly used siphon types 0 Secure the grommet siphon connecting point with a hose clamp Draining the water into a basin Attention Small basins are not suitable for draining the water into them Water could overflow It is not permitted to submerge the end of the drainage hose into the pumped off water Water could be sucked up into the hose When hooked into a wash basin or a bath ...

Page 49: ...liquids via the drainage hose up to a height of 1m calculated from the machine s floor For delivery heads over 1m consult the Customer Service Technical Data Dimensions Measurements in mm Height adjustment Approx 10 5mm Filling quantity program dependent max 5kg Use Domestic Drum speed spin see rating plate Water pressure 1 10bar 10 100N cm2 0 1 1 0MPa ...

Page 50: ...sumer providing proof of purchase show ing the purchase and or delivery date 5 The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to delicate parts such as glass vitreous ceramic synthetic materials and rubber is the result of inappropriate use 6 The guarantee cannot be called on for minor faults that do not affect the value or the overall reliability of the appliance 7 The statutory warranty does not ...

Page 51: ...nce for which the con sumer wishes to assert his rights In the event of legally admitted liability compensa tion will not exceed the purchase price paid for the appliance These guarantee terms are only valid for appliances purchased and used in Belgium For exported appliances the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical con ditions e g voltage frequency installation instructions t...

Page 52: ...ces Belgium Tel Fax Electrolux Home Products Belgium ELECTROLUX SERVICE Bergensesteenweg 719 1502 Lembeek Consumer services 02 363 04 44 02 363 04 00 02 363 04 60 Province de Liège S D E Rue Gaucet 26 4020 Liege 04 343 11 60 04 343 47 68 ...

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Page 54: ...ergency emptying 36 Energy saving 12 26 F Frost hazard 6 36 G Gentle rinse 12 27 H Handwash 12 27 I In wash stain treatment 10 20 L Linen 11 16 Load 14 26 N Net curtains 26 O Opening the door 19 33 P Pre wash 13 21 26 Pre wash detergent 10 Programme progress display 11 23 Q Quick Wash 13 21 24 R Rating plate 10 46 55 Rinse Hold 12 22 24 Rinse 39 S Silk 12 16 27 Softener 10 20 Spinning 12 18 22 24 ...

Page 55: ...ound on the rating plate on the inside of the door on 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 dealt with the fault yourself with the aid of the Faults Table see the section What to do if if several trips by the customer service technicia...

Page 56: ...million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 822 943 350 01 150503 02 Subject to change without notice ...

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