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LAVAMAT W 1220 Washing machine Instruction book...
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Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all, observe the "Safety" section in the first pages. Keep these user instructions in a safe place for future reference. Please pass them along to future owners of the appliance. Important information concerning your safety and proper functioning of the appliance is highlighted with the warning triangle or the signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!).
Operating instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to famil- iarise you with the following safety instructions: Prior to initial start-up •...
Operating instructions Safety of children • Packaging materials (e.g. sheet and Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of asphyxiation! Keep packaging materials at a safe distance from children. • Children are often unable to recognise the dangers involved with electrical appliances.
Operating instructions Disposal Dispose of the packaging! Dispose of washing machine packaging materials properly. All packag- ing materials are environmentally sound and can be safely disposed of, or burned in a refuse incineration plant. The plastic parts can be reused: •...
Operating instructions Description of the Appliance Front View Drawer for Control Panel detergent and softener Rating plate (behind door) Door with handle Flap in front of the Threaded feet circulation pump (height adjustable) Drawer for Detergent and Conditioner Suction cap Pre wash detergent (must be firmly or in-wash stain...
Operating instructions Control panel Spin Speed Button EASY-CARES Program Selector Temperature Selector Button ON/OFF RINSE HOLD Button Button Program Selector You define the type of washing cycle using the program selector. Important! Only turn the program selector clockwise! The various positions have the fol- lowing effect: t / Æ...
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Operating instructions • Position 3 (QUICK WASH) Shortened main wash cycle for lightly soiled washing. • Position 4 (RINSE) Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand washed fabrics (spinning in accor- dance with the selected washing type or rinse hold). Rinse hold means: the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is not spun.
Operating instructions Temperature Selector On the temperature selector you can set the temperature for the washing cycle; the tempe- rature is continuously variable from r (cold) to 95 °C. E Position (Energy Saving): Energy saving program at approx. 67 °C for lightly to normally soiled cotton washing.
Operating instructions Before Washing for the First Time 1. Pull the detergent drawer out from the control panel a little. 2. Pour around 1 litre of water into the washing machine via the deter- gent drawer. This will ensure when the washing machine is started that the water container is closed and that the ECO valve can function cor- rectly.
Operating instructions • Mix small and large articles of washing! This improves washing effi- ciency, and the washing is more favourably distributed during the spin cycle. • Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine. • Do not place folded washing into the drum. •...
Operating instructions Detergent and conditioner Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent and conditioner? The required quantity depends upon: • the amount of washing If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full load detergent quantity for very small loads.
Operating instructions Performing a Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is performed in the following steps: 1. Open the door, load the washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add detergent/conditioner. 4. Set the correct washing program: – Set the program on the program selector; –...
Operating instructions Loading the Washing For maximum loads see the "Program Tables". For notes on the correct preparation of the washing, see "Washing Types and Care Symbols". 1. Sort the washing by type and prepare. 2. Open the door: pull the handle on the door. 3.
Operating instructions Setting the Washing Program For suitable programs and the right temperature for the relevant type of washing, see "Program Tables". Important! Only turn the program selector clockwise! 1. Set the program selector to the desired washing program. 2. Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature.
Operating instructions Changing the Spin Speed or Selecting Rinse Hold If desired, reduce the spin speed for the final spin or select rinse hold: – Press the spin speedbutton or – Press the o (RINSE HOLD) button. If o (RINSE HOLD) is selected, the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is not spun.
Operating instructions Washing Cycle Complete/Removing the Washing The washing program normally ends with the final spin. After a rinse hold: After a rinse hold the water must first be pumped out or the washing spun: 1. Release the o (RINSE HOLD) button. 2.
Operating instructions Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following, but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Max. load Tempe- Type of Washing, Additional (weight Program Selector rature Care Symbol Button Selector dry) Position 1 (STAIN) Cottons...
Operating instructions Washing with a Pre Wash Max. Load Program Temperature Type of Washing Additional Button (weight dry) Selector Selector Cottons/Linen 30 to 95 (PRE WASH) } (EASY-CARES) Easy-Cares 2.5kg 30 to 60 Separate Rinsing Max. Load Type of Washing Program Selector Additional Button (weight dry)
Operating instructions Cleaning and Caring Control panel Attention! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleansers for cleaning control panels and control elements. Wipe control panels with a moist cloth. Use warm water. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time. 1.
Operating instructions Washing drum The washing drum is made of rust-free stainless steel. Rusty objects in the washing drum may lead to rust deposits on the drum. Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with acid containing decalcifying agents, abrasives containing chlorine or iron, or steel wool. Appropriate cleansers are available from our customer service depart- ment.
Operating instructions What to do when… The somewhat different, in comparison to older wash- ing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to the modern drive system. A rattling sound on startup – in particular when using for the first time – is caused by the circulation pump and is due to the design.
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Operating instructions Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy Dose detergent exactly in Excessive foaming Probably too much detergent accordance with the manu- during the main wash. was used facturer’s instructions. Threaded fitting on the Tighten the water inlet hose water inlet hose is leaking. Check drain hose and if Drain hose is leaking.
Operating instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits in the drum • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. •...
Operating instructions Perform emergency drain • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emergency drain must be performed. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency draining must be carried out if danger of freezing occurs.
Operating instructions When the water is completely drained: 7. Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose. 8. Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into the mounting. 9. Put on the flap and close. The ECO valve does not function when the machine has been fully emptied.
Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tip the washing machine over the front or the left side (seen from the front). Electrical components could become wet! • Check the washing machine for transport damages. You should never connect a damaged appliance.
Installation and Connection Instructions Installation of the appliance Washing machines with arched covers are not suited for installation beneath countertops. Transporting the appliance • Do not lay the washing machine on the front or on the left side (seen from the front); otherwise the electrical components could become wet! •...
Installation and Connection Instructions Special spanner H and cover caps E (2 off) and G (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 1. Remove flexible tubing holder A. 2. Remove the two screws B with special spanner H. 3. Remove the four screws C. 4.
Installation and Connection Instructions Installation on a concrete base When installing on a concrete base, for safety reasons it is imperative that steel plates are installed, the washing machine is then installed in these plates. The steel plates are available from customer service under ET-No.
Installation and Connection Instructions Power supply Details on the mains voltage, type of current and the neces- sary fuse protection are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is above and behind the door. For permanent electrical con- nection within the electrical circuit, provisions must be made which allow for electrical disconnec- tion of the appliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least...
Installation and Connection Instructions Water feed A flexible pressure tubing of 1.3m length is supplied. If a longer feed tubing is needed, a complete VDE-approved tubing set with mounted screw connections, supplied by our customer service, should be used exclusively. –...
Installation and Connection Instructions Water drain-off The drain-off tubing can be connected either to a siphon or be hanged in a washing or sink basin or in a bathtub. For extension (max. 3 m floor length and up to 80 cm high) only origi- nal tubing may be used.
Service SERVICE If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do when ..." in these user instructions. If you do not find any applicable instructions there, contact your customer service centre. Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary.