AEG LAVAMAT 14700 VIT TURBO, Instruction Booklet

Page 1: ... RINSE HOLD START PAUSE RINSE DRY DRYING TIME PREWASH WASH RESET SPIN WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY CARES DRYING COTTON END EXTRA RINSE WASH TIME DELAY START RINSE HOLD DRAIN ON OFF STAIN QUICK SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS RINSES SOAK 30 40 COLD 40 30 60 50 40 40 EASY TO IRON DRYING 95 E 60 50 40 30 MINIPROGRAMME SPIN SPEED PREWASH AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT ...

Page 2: ...machine are marked with the clover symbol If you require assistance or advice on your appliance please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes Important Your machine is fitted with a balance control device which ...

Page 3: ...14 SPIN SPEED 15 RINSE HOLD 15 PREWASH 15 STAIN 15 QUICK 16 EXTRA RINSE 16 Display 16 Programme progress display 16 Cancelling Altering a programme 17 Opening the door after the programme has started 17 Detergent dispenser drawer 18 Before the first wash 18 Preparing the wash cycle 19 Sorting out and preparing the laundry 19 Weight of laundry 20 Types of fabric and care labels 20 21 Detergents and...

Page 4: ... programme 28 Selection of the SPIN SPEED or RINSE HOLD option 28 Selection of the STAIN PREWASH or QUICK WASH option 28 Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option 28 Selection of the DELAY START option 29 Starting the programme 29 At the end of the programme 30 How to dry 30 Drying only 30 Automatic washing and drying NON STOP programme 31 Programme charts 32 33 Programme chart 34 Drying 34 Cleaning and...

Page 5: ...ctrical connection 48 Safety instructions for the installer 48 Dimensions of the appliance 49 Front view and side view 49 Rear view 49 Installation 50 Unpacking 50 Positioning 51 Levelling 51 Water inlet cold water connection only 52 53 Water drainage 52 In the interest of the environment 53 Electrical connections 53 54 Permanent connection 54 Building in 55 58 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...p are damaged allowing inner components to be accessible Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or mainte nance operations Never pull the mains cable to remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself During high temperature wash programmes and during the drying cycle the door glass may get hot Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or bef...

Page 7: ... inside During use Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap after 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 possible damage that might occur For safety reasons the appliance must not be modified Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and fol...

Page 8: ...bol are recyclable PE polyethylene PS polystyrene PP polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance Help to keep your country tidy 8 ...

Page 9: ...nergy saving programme Economy 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 With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soili...

Page 10: ... water to prevent creasing Delay timer programme start can be delayed by 1 to 24 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 lau...

Page 11: ...0 1200 900 700 RINSE HOLD START PAUSE RINSE DRY DRYING TIME PREWASH WASH RESET SPIN WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY CARES DRYING COTTON END EXTRA RINSE WASH TIME DELAY START RINSE HOLD DRAIN ON OFF STAIN QUICK SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS RINSES SOAK 30 40 COLD 40 30 60 50 40 40 EASY TO IRON DRYING 95 E 60 50 40 30 MINIPROGRAMME SPIN SPEED PREWASH ...

Page 12: ...tions Cotton Easy cares Delicates Woollens hand washing Special programmes The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise A B C D EF G H J 1400 1200 900 700 RINSE HOLD START PAUSE RINSE DRY DRYING TIME PREWASH WASH RESET SPIN WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY CARES DRYING COTTON END EXTRA RINSE WASH TIME DELAY START RINSE HOLD DRAIN ON OFF STAIN QUICK SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS RINSES SOAK 30 4...

Page 13: ...ps flashing b Pause To interrupt a programme which is running press the START PAUSE button the corresponding pilot light will start to flash To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the START PAUSE button again c Empty out water At the end of a programme which ends with water in the drum RINSE HOLD option or after the soak programme press the START PAUSE button to ...

Page 14: ...0 min utes 2 10 For EASY CARES you can select a time from 10 minutes to 100 min utes 1 40 In automatic washing and drying programme the drying time is dis played for 3 seconds then the duration of the programme will appear Important By depressing simultaneously START PAUSE and DRYING TIME buttons the acoustic signal is suppressed in the following cases by selecting the programme and the options at...

Page 15: ...cted select the DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spin ning Warning The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET and then to programme DRAIN If the water is not emptied out the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic WASHING DRYING programme PREWASH The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30 C max The ...

Page 16: ...ion of the selected wash programme calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fab ric Selected drying time max 2 hours and 10 minutes for cotton 1 hour and 40 minutes for easy cares When the programme has finished a flashing zero is displayed delayed start programmed using the special button E Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatib...

Page 17: ...n the door after having set the machine to PAUSE provid ed the following conditions exist the machine is not in the heating or drying phase beyond 55 C the level of the water is not high the drum is not turning If these requirements are met when you pause the machine the door can be opened Should it not be possible to open the door and should it be absolutely necessary to do so switch the machine ...

Page 18: ...tied 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 2 a meas...

Page 19: ... 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 decline any responsibility in case of damage Whites and coloureds must be washed separately white items can loose their whiteness New colour...

Page 20: ...e 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 Easy cares 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 20 Sort of laundry Preparing the wash cycle A...

Page 21: ... 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 Fabrics marked with the symbol wool can be machine washed only if the label indicates does not felt or machine washable If the label has the symbol do not wash the garments must not be machine washed 40 30 40 21 Preparing the wash ...

Page 22: ...aning and stain removal COLOUREDS For coloured items you should use a detergent which is designed to clean while maintaining the original colour Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours DELICATE ITEMS When washing delicates such as woollens you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and o...

Page 23: ...maller dosage Follow the manufacturer s instructions to ensure the most economical usage Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer or alternatively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer please ensure the dosing device ball is removed be...

Page 24: ...ticularly 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 spra...

Page 25: ... size of load The usual drying times are indicated in the programme chart As you become more familiar with 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 The drying time cannot be modified when a drying programme is run ning Fibre residue After drying fluffy fabrics such as new towel...

Page 26: ...g Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme set another short drying cycle Warning To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fab rics avoid excessive drying 26 Preparing the drying cycle ...

Page 27: ...etergent into compart ment If you wish to perform a pre wash or a STAIN Action programme pour detergent or stain remover into compartment Important Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN Action programme always use a STAIN remover such as VANISH Pour the fabric softener into compartment without exceeding the MAX mark Close the drawer pushing it fully in Switching the machine on To switch the ma...

Page 28: ...utton the corresponding light comes on When selecting the Rinse Hold option the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water Selection of the STAIN PREWASH or QUICK WASH option depending on the degree of soil of the laundry and on the type of fabric The corresponding light comes on Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option The corresponding light comes on How to wash RESET WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY C...

Page 29: ...on the corresponding light stops flashing The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running stays on If the delay start option has been selected the machine starts its countdown in hours which will appear on the display During this period it is possible to load other laundry to modify or cancel the delay time Load other laundry press the START PAUSE button Open the door Load the lau...

Page 30: ...mpty so as to avoid a subsequent wash being damaged by any forgotten items Close the water tap Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleas ant smells How to dry Drying only Warning Do not exceed the maximum laundry loads 2 25 kg for linen and cottons 1 5 kg for easy cares The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain p...

Page 31: ...partment Switch the machine on by depressing the ON OFF button Select the wash programme Select the required options by means of the relevant buttons If possible do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy When automatically washing and drying it is not possible to select a spin speed lower than 900 r p m for cottons and 700...

Page 32: ...ple normally soiled work garments sheets household linen underwear tow els Additional functions STAIN QUICK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Max load 4 5 kg Cotton ECONOMY Whites E 60 Cotton and linen for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen STAIN PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 4 5 kg Coloured cottons 60 50 40 30 Coloured cotton or linen fabric shirts u...

Page 33: ...es with liquid additive Spin EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 4 5 kg Softeners Hand washed garments to be starched or softened 1 rinse with liquid additive Spin RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 4 5 kg Drain For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option The water is emptied out Spin Separate spin for all fabrics Drain and spin SPIN SPEED 4 5 kg Minipro gramme Lightly soiled f...

Page 34: ...s 110 120 95 105 1 kg 900 1400 65 75 55 65 Store dry Suitable for items to put away without ironing Iron dry Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen towels T shirts bathrobes 2 25 kg 900 1400 100 110 85 95 1 kg 900 1400 55 65 45 55 Easy cares and mixed fabrics jumpers blouses underwear household linen 1 5 kg 900 90 100 1 kg 900 55 65 Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc 2 25 kg 900 1400 70...

Page 35: ...drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder such as Ariel Futur Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only Rinse with clean water and dry Important do not use methylated spirits solvents or si...

Page 36: ...ign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry Check regularly that the filter is clean Place a container 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 filt...

Page 37: ...after placing a bowl on the floor to let the water come out slowly At the end screw 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 and ru...

Page 38: ...riod During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed E10 problem with the water supply E20 problem with water draining E40 door open EF0 drain filter clogged 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 38 Problem The machine does not work Possible...

Page 39: ...d 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 Th...

Page 40: ...he 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 Correct operati...

Page 41: ... 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 again 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 filter is clogged Clean th...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...ing on programme 4 5 kg max Use domestic Drum speed during washing max 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1400 1200 900 700 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 43 ...

Page 44: ... parts con tact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929 929 For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 ...

Page 45: ...e For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance or further infor mation on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart ment at the address below or visit our website at www aeghome co uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes ...

Page 46: ...son not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Ser vice Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Fri day Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be ch...

Page 47: ...the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the...

Page 48: ...evant paragraph Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person 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 ens...

Page 49: ...RYING TIME PREWASH WASH RESET SPIN WOOLLENS DELICATES EASY CARES DRYING COTTON END EXTRA RINSE WASH TIME DELAY START RINSE HOLD DRAIN ON OFF STAIN QUICK SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS RINSES SOAK 30 40 COLD 40 30 60 50 40 40 EASY TO IRON DRYING 95 E 60 50 40 30 MINIPROGRAMME SPIN SPEED PREWASH 540 90 525 910 Cold water 340 170 25 15 45 85 Power cable Drain ...

Page 50: ...is can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor Remove the poly styrene base and take off the bot tom panel by unscrewing the central screw Carefully slide out the right poly thene bag Repeat the opera tion for the left and central poly thene bags Re fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door hinges in the plas tic bag and the pre...

Page 51: ...rect any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials under the machine If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove an insulating panel 85x57 cm covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliances The machine must not be installed in rooms where the tem...

Page 52: ...tap off and refer to your Service Force Centre to replace the hose Water drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic U Piece supplied The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm see dia gram thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe When discharging into a stand pipe e...

Page 53: ...g discharged safely into a river It is essential that these appli ances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority Electrical connections WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this...

Page 54: ...the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 Amp BS 1363 A fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained...

Page 55: ...16 22 mm The height C Fig C depends on the height of the adjacent furniture s base b Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes dia 35 mm depth 12 5 14 mm on the inner side of the door The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm The distance B from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture s dimensions The required d...

Page 56: ...ged for a magnetic closure of the door To enable a correct oper ation of this device it is necessary to screw the counter magnet 6 steel disk rubber ring into the inner side of the door Its position must correspond to the magnet 4 on the appliance see picture D If the door has to be opened from left to right invert the position of the plates 7 the magnet 4 and the plate 5 Fig B and E Mount the cou...

Page 57: ... solid piece due to the additional height required ensure that any additional strips of timber are glued and screwed to the underside of the base see Fig F Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forward as the adjoining plinth line will allow The rea son for placing the base in this position is to allow a small strip of beading to be fit ted in front of the appliance feet Fix...

Page 58: ...ied out with the machine on spin with a load this will identify the need for any further fine adjust ment to the feet A strip of beading approximately 605 mm W x 5 mm H x 25 mm D must be screwed down into the base directly in front of the machine s feet this will provide additional security If required an additional door magnet part number 1242394 00 3 and disc part number 1242393 00 5 are availab...

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