AEG LAVAMAT 12710, Instruction Booklet

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 12710 TURBO ELECTRONIC The environmentally friendly washer dryer La lavadora secadora ecológica Instruction booklet Instrucciones para el uso AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT 12710 UPDATE ...

Page 2: ...ning of the appliance This symbol guides you step by step 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...

Page 3: ... RINSE HOLD 14 Display 15 Programme progress display 15 Cancelling a programme 16 Altering a programme which is running 16 Opening the door after the programme has started 16 Detergent dispenser drawer 17 Before the first wash 17 Preparing the wash cycle 18 Sorting out and preparing the laundry 18 Weight of laundry 19 Types of fabric and care labels 19 Detergents and additives 21 Which detergent a...

Page 4: ...EED or RINSE HOLD option 26 Selection of the EXTRA RINSE 27 Selection of the DELAY START option 27 Starting the programme 28 At the end of the programme 28 Automatic washing and drying NON STOP programme 29 Programme charts wash and special programmes 30 31 Programme chart drying 32 Consumption data for drying 33 Cleaning and maintenance 34 After each wash 34 Periodical cleaning 34 Exterior 34 Det...

Page 5: ...connection 44 Safety instructions for the installer 44 Dimensions of the appliance 45 Front view and side view 45 Rear view 45 Installation 46 Unpacking 46 Positioning 47 Levelling 47 Water inlet 47 Water drainage 48 Electrical connection 49 Permanent connection 49 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...r supply 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 and during the drying cycle 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 elec...

Page 7: ...ng cable Disable the door 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 wa...

Page 8: ...t 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 and drying cycles When small loads are washed use only half to two thirds of the rec ommended amount of detergent The machine will consume less energy if the laundry is adequately spun before being dried W...

Page 9: ...ater 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 The drying programmes will enable you to have dry and soft laun ...

Page 10: ...Description of the appliance Front view 10 12710 UPDATE Drain pump Door Control panel Detergent drawer Adjustable feet ...

Page 11: ... and enables the required drying pro gramme to be selected according to the type of laundry The selector dial is divided into 5 sec tions Cottons Synthetics Delicates Woollens hand washing Special programmes A F Reset programme Switching off 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 c...

Page 12: ...amme which ends with water in 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...

Page 13: ... stained laundry with stain remover extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase not selectable for wool or pro grammes with temperatures lower than 40 C This function cannot be used with QUICK SOAK and PRE WASH QUICK By pressing this button the washing time is reduced For use when washing lightly soiled laundry This option is not available with cotton 50 C wool and economy pro gramme...

Page 14: ...peed for cotton is 1200 rpm for syn thetics and wool 900 rpm and for delicates 700 rpm RINSE HOLD By selecting this option the last rinse water is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing When the programme has finished the pilot light END on the programme progress display illuminates to indicate that the water must be emptied out To empty out water press the START PAUSE button after e...

Page 15: ... finished a steadily lit zero is displayed Delayed start 19 hours max programmed using the special button The countdown is updated every hour Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation see page 37 Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on After the machine has started only the running ...

Page 16: ...ed programme To 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...

Page 17: ...t is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch It is emptied at the last rinse The quantity of additives 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 residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 ...

Page 18: ...lens and fabrics with 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 ...

Page 19: ...are colourfast and 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 50 40 30 40 50 60 95 19 Sort of laundry Preparing the wash cycle Appr...

Page 20: ...ly sensitive to machine washing The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine M9605 If the label has the symbol do not wa...

Page 21: ... are given on the detergent 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 w...

Page 22: ...rticularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains woollen and silk garments with metal inserts nylon stockings bulky garments such as anoraks bedcovers quilts sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried Garments padded with foam rubber or materials similar to foam rubber must not be machine dried they represent a fire hazard Also fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair spr...

Page 23: ...th the appliance you will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the various type of fabric It is a good idea to make a note of these times Modification of the drying time If you wish to modify the drying time when a drying programme is running first depress START PAUSE button to set the machine to PAUSE After mod ifying the time depress START PAUSE again to continue the ...

Page 24: ...oad cottons 2 5 kg synthetics 2 kg During the drying programme the water tap must be open and the drain hose must be correctly positioned Turn the programme selector dial to DRYING for cottons or synthetics Press button until the time you want appears in the display Press the START PAUSE button to start the programme At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector dial to O and remove the laun...

Page 25: ...out till it stops Pour the main wash detergent 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 without exceeding the MAX mark Close the drawer gently pushing it fully in ...

Page 26: ...y The corre sponding light comes on Selection of 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 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 1200 r p m synthetics...

Page 27: ...nently on To remove it press the same but tons again until the light EXTRA RINSE comes off Selection of the DELAY START option To delay starting of a programme press the DELAY START button before starting the machine The figures corresponding to the select ed 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...

Page 28: ... 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 corresponding to the various phases making up the prog...

Page 29: ...tes Close the water tap Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleas ant smells Automatic washing and drying NON STOP programme Warning For NON STOP programmes it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 2 5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics Load the laundry Add detergent and additive Do not use a dosing device ball when carrying out a washing dry ing pro...

Page 30: ...ASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Load 5 kg E Whites ECONOMY 60 Cotton and linen for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen STAIN SOAK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 kg Coloured cottons 60 50 40 30 Coloured cotton or linen fabric shirts underwear towels STAIN SOAK QUICK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 kg Synthetics 60 50 40 Synthetic fabrics unde...

Page 31: ...itive Short spin 700 rpm max EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 kg B Softeners Hand washed garments to be starched or softened 1 rinse with liquid additive Long spin RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 5 kg C Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in pro grammes with the Rinse Hold option The water is emptied out D Spin Separate spin for cottons Long spin SPIN SPEED 5 kg F Short spin Separate spin for del...

Page 32: ...ic Max load Spin speed Drying time mins Store dry Suitable for items to put away without ironing Iron dry Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen towels T shirts bathrobes 2 5 kg 1200 65 75 1 5 kg 1200 45 55 Synthetics and mixed fabrics jumpers blouses underwear household linen 2 kg 900 70 80 1 kg 900 35 45 Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc 2 5 kg 1200 50 60 1 5 kg 1200 40 50 ...

Page 33: ... They may vary when the appliance is used at home but they can be used as indicative values 33 Degree of drying Spin speed Max load Water litres Energy kWh Duration minutes Cotton Store dry 1200 2 5 kg 17 1 8 65 75 Cotton Iron dry 1200 2 5kg 15 1 4 50 60 Synthetics Store dry 900 2 kg 20 1 2 70 80 ...

Page 34: ...ith clean water and dry 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 ...

Page 35: ...the appliance If necessary wait until the water has cooled down Open the pump door Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage Release the emer gency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap When no more water comes out unscrew the pump and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump Remove any objects from the pump impell...

Page 36: ...the hose Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out clean the pump if necessary as previously described replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plug ged it screw the pump again and close the door 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...

Page 37: ...thin the guarantee period During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed E10 problem with the water supply phase light EXTRA RINSE is on E20 problem with water draining phase light RINSES 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 A...

Page 38: ...ble 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 pump has not Fully screw the pump into been properly screwed on place after cleaning The cap on the emergency Replace the cap on the emptying hose has not been emergency emptying hose replaced after cleaning ...

Page 39: ...f the door the water must be emptied out The machine is heating the Wait until the end of the water or drying the heating or drying phase clothes Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy The transit bolts have Check that the machine not been removed has been unpacked as described in the Installation section The feet have not been Carefully level the machine adjusted There is little laundry in Cor...

Page 40: ...bout 16 minutes the laundry is still tangled the machine will not spin Therefore if the laundry is still wet at the end of the cycle it is advisable to redistribute it manually inside the drum and to select the spin programme Problem Possible cause Solution The machine will not dry or the laundry is not dry enough The water tap is not open Open the water tap E10 The drain pump is clogged Clean the...

Page 41: ...e was too low Fabric softener 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 componen...

Page 42: ...ramme 5 kg Use domestic Drum speed during washing max 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200 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 42 ...

Page 43: ...No Furthermore try to specify 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 n...

Page 44: ...to the relevant paragraph 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 fr...

Page 45: ...Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view 45 90 12710 UPDATE 565 605 1005 25 Cold water 335 170 70 40 45 85 Power cable Drain ...

Page 46: ... the bottom of the machine and release the two plastic bags Carefully slide out the left hand bag removing it towards the right and then down wards Slide out the right hand bag removing it towards the left and then upwards Set the machine upright and remove the remaining rear screw Slide out the relevant pin Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag containing the i...

Page 47: ...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 tap with a 3 4 thread The inlet hose is provided wi...

Page 48: ...the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inside diameter of the...

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