User manual ELECTROLUX AEG W1050

LAVAMAT W 1050 ELECTRONIC Washing Machine User information Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully. Pay particular attention to the section "Safety" on the first Info pages. Please keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any future owners of the unit. 1 The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for the unit's 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 2 Next to this symbol you will find additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and information on economical and environmentally responsible use of the unit are identified with the clover leaf. For any faults which occur, this user information contains information on how to remedy these faults yourself. See the section "What to do if ..." Printed on recycled paper. Thinking ecologically means acting ecologically. 2 Contents Operating Instructions .................................... 6 6 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drawer for Detergent and Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programme Option Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumption Values and Programme Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Before the First Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Prepare washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sort washing and prepare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of Washing and Care Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing Detergents and Care Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Which washing detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How much washing detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running a washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Add the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding detergent/conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing Spin Speed/selecting RINSE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Wash Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programme Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing cycle complete/removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 15 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 21 22 3 Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detergent Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remedying Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying out emergency drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional rinse cycles (RINSE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 28 28 32 33 34 Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Installation and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installation of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prepare the installation place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation on a concrete base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation on vibrating floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compensate for floor unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 37 37 39 39 39 40 4 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery heads over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 41 42 43 43 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . . . 45 Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Service 5 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 1 Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions. Before Using for the First Time · Refer to the "Installation and Connection Instructions" further on in this user information. · If units are delivered in the winter months at minus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation. Correct Use · The washing machine is only intended for washing normal domestic washing. If the appliance is used for a wrong purpose or wrongly operated, the manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any damages. · Additions or modifications to the washing machine are strictly forbidden 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 dry-cleaning. · Dyes /dye-removing agents may only be used in the washing machine if the manufacturer expressly permits use of these products. We cannot accept liability for any damage. · Use only water from the water mains. Use rain water or service water only if it meets the requirements defined in DIN 1986 and DIN 1988. · Frost damage is not covered by the warranty! If the washing machine is in a room subject to possible frost hazards, emergency emptying must be carried out if there is a risk of frost (see the Section "Carrying out emergency emptying"). 6 Operating Instructions Child Safety · Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. · The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. · Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure that they are properly supervised during operation and never allow children to play with the washing machine -there is a risk that they can lock themselves inside it. · Ensure that children or small animals do not climb into the washing machine's drum. · When disposing of washing machines pull out the mains plug, destroy the door lock, cut off the electrical supply lead and dispose of the plug and remaining cable. This means that playing children cannot shut themselves in and cannot encounter a potentially 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 specialist 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 maintenance work. Also pull the mains plug out of the socket or, ­ if it is permanently connected, ­ switch off the circuit breaker at the household power distribution box or completely remove the screw-in fuse. · If the appliance will be out of operation for an extended period of time, unplug it from the mains. · Never pull the cable to remove the plug from the socket. Always pull the plug itself. · Multiple connectors, couplings and extension cables must not be used. There is a risk of fire with overheating! · Do not spray down the washing machine with a water jet. Risk of electric shock! 7 Operating Instructions · The glass in the door becomes hot in the case of wash programmes with high temperatures. Do not touch! · Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump. · Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine. 8 Operating Instructions 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material! Dispose of the packaging of your washing machine correctly. All pakkaging materials used are environmentally-compatible and recyclable. · Plastic parts are identified with internationally standardised abbreviations: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. packing films. >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. cushion parts (always CFC-free) >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips. · 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 unit out of operation one day, please bring it to your nearest recycling centre or to your dealer. 2 Environmental tips · A pre-wash cycle is not necessary in the case of washing which is not excessively dirt. This saves detergent, water and time (and is gentle on the environment.) · If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the washing machine is especially efficient. · For small loads, use only one half to one third of the 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 program. · 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 hardness (hardness range runs to upwards, see "Detergent and care agents"), you should use a water softener. The detergent can then always be metered for hardness range I (= soft). 9 Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for detergent and care agent Control panel Rating plate (behind filling door) Main door Screw feet (height-adjustable) Flap in front of drain pump Drawer for Detergent and Conditioners Main wash detergent (powder) and water softener if required Pre-wash detergent, In-wash stain treatment products or water softener Liquid conditioners (softeners, finishers, starch) 10 Operating Instructions Control Panel Spin speed/RINSE HOLD button Programme Progress Display Programme selector Programme option Buttons DOOR indicator light START/PAUSE button Programme selector The programme selector is used to select the wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) and the water temperature according to the type of washing. OFF · Switches the washing machine off - at all other positions the machine is on. · To amend programme settings selected by mistake, turn the selector to OFF. This restores the original settings. COTTONS/LINEN Main wash cycle for Cottons/Coloureds (cottons/linens) from 30 °C to 95 °C. 11 Operating Instructions EASY-CARES Main wash cycle for easy-care fabrics (mixed fibres) at 40 °C or 60 °C. EASY IRON position: main wash cycle at 40°C for easy-care fabrics which, after washing with this programme, require only light ironing or no ironing at all. DELICATES Main wash cycle for Delicates at 30 °C or 40°C. WOOL/SILK P (Handwash) Main wash cycle (cold or 30 °C) for machine-washable or hand-washable woollen items and silk, carrying the symbol ï (Handwash). GENTLE RINSE Separate gentle rinse, for example to rinse hand-washed items (3 rinses, liquid conditioner washed in from æ compartment, spin). DRAIN Draining of the water after one rinse hold (without spinning). 3 The effect of Rinse Hold is that the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water, without spinning. SPIN Draining of the water after Rinse Hold and Spin, or separate Spin for hand-washed Cottons/Linen. ENERGY SAVING Energy and water saving wash at approx. 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled Cottons/Coloureds (cottons/linen) with an extended wash time (cannot be combined with the QUICK option). Programme Option Buttons The programme option buttons are used to adapt the programme to suit the degree of soiling of the wash. The programme options are not needed for normally soiled washing. The different functions can be combined together, depending on the programme. PRE-WASH Warm pre-wash before the main wash, which follows automatically; intermediate spin in the COTTONS/LINEN and EASY CARES programme; no intermediate spin in the DELICATES programme. 12 Operating Instructions STAIN 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 treatment products are only effective at higher temperatures. QUICK Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled washing. 3 With the WOOL/SILKP (Handwash) setting, the programme option buttons cannot be used. (Any buttons that are pressed have no effect.) Consumption Values and Programme Times The following tables give the values for selected programmes under standard conditions. The tables do, however, give a helpful guide for normal household use. Programme selector/Temperature COTTONS/LINEN 95 ENERGY SAVING 60 1) COTTONS/LINEN 40 EASY-CARES 40 DELICATES 30 WOOL/SILK P (Handwash) 30 Load in kg 5 5 5 2.5 2.5 2 Water in litres 56 49 52 56 58 52 Energy in kWh 1.90 0.94 0.55 0.45 0.35 0.35 Time in minutes 130 125 112 76 64 52 1) Note: Programme setting for testing in accordance with standard EN60 456. Actual consumption will vary from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, inlet water temperature, room temperature, type and quantity of washing, detergent used, variations in mains voltage and any option functions selected. 13 Operating Instructions Before the First Wash 0 1. Pull out the washing powder drawer slightly. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the washing powder drawer into the washing machine. With the next program start, this will close the solution container and the eco-sluice can function correctly. 3. Run the washing cycle without washing (COTTONS/LINEN 95 °C, with half the amount of washing detergent). This removes residues left over from production on the drum and solution container. Prepare washing cycle Sort washing and prepare · Sort the washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Washing types and care codes"). · Empty all pockets. · 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 textiles with jewelry attached: turn inside out. · Wash small and sensitive items (e.g. baby socks, tights and stockings, bras etc.) in a washing net, a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger socks. · Handle curtains with particular care. Metal rollers or burred, plastic rollers must be removed or tied into a net or bag. We cannot accept liability for damage. · Coloureds and white items must not be washed together in a washing cycle. This could discolour white washing or turn it grey. · There is often excess dye in new, coloured items. It is best to wash such items separately the first time. · Mix small and large items. This improves the washing effect and the washing is more favourably distributed during spinning. · Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine. 14 Operating Instructions · Do not place folded washing into the drum. · Pay attention to the care instruction "wash separately" and "wash separately several times". Types of Washing and Care Symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash programme. Washing should be sorted by type, and according to their care symbols. The temperature indicated on the care symbol is the maximum wash temperature. Cottons ç Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to machine washing or high temperatures. The COTTONS/LINEN programme is suitable for this type of washing. Linen è ë Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to machine washing. The COTTONS/LINEN programme is suitable for this type of washing. Easy-Cares ê í Materials such as fine cotton, wool-blend fabrics, viscose, and synthetics with these care symbols require gentler treatment. The EASY-CARES/ EASY IRON programmes are suitable for this type of washing. Delicatesì Materials such as layered fibres, microfibres, viscose, synthetics, and net curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of washing. Wool/silk and especially sensitive materials 9 ì ï Woollens, wool blends and silk with these care symbols are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL/SILK P (Handwash) programme is suitable for this type of washing. Important! Materials with the care symbol ñ (Not machine-washable!) should not be washed in the washing machine. 15 Operating Instructions Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which washing detergent and care agent? Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much washing detergent and care agent? The amount to be used depends on: · the dirtiness of the washing · the hardness category of the mains water supply · the filling quantity 2 If the detergent manufacturer gives no details of the dosing quantities for minimum loads, add one third less for half loads and, in the case of very small loads and for EASY IRON, only half the amount of detergent recommended for a full load. Refer to the detergent/care agent manufacturer's instructions on use and dosage. Water softener For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then always add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I (= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the local water hardness. 2 Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the package is sufficient. Water hardness details Hardness class I - soft II - medium hard III - hard IV - very hard Water hardness in °dH (German hardness scale) 0-7 7 - 14 14 - 21 greater than 21 Water hardness in mmol (millimol per litre) to 1.3 1.3 - 2.5 2.5 - 3.8 greater than 3.8 16 Operating Instructions Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Open the door and load the washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add detergent/conditioner. 4. Set the appropriate washing programme: ­ Set the programme and temperature using the programme selector ­ Set programme options as required. 5. Change the Spin Speed /select RINSE HOLD as necessary. 6. Start the washing programme by pressing the START/PAUSE button. After the washing programme has ended: Important! If the washing cycle has ended with a Rinse Hold, select DRAIN or SPIN before opening the door. 7. Open the door and remove the washing. The door can be opened after the DOOR light goes off and the END light has come on. 8. To switch off the washing machine: turn the programme selector to OFF. 17 Operating Instructions Opening and closing the door 0 0 To open: pull the door by the handle. To close: push the door firmly shut. When the machine is switched on, the DOOR light and the START/ PAUSE light indicate whether the door can be opened DOOR indicator flashes lit is off START/PAUSE indicator flashes lit flashes Can the door be opened? yes, after about 2 minutes no1) yes 1) Door is locked due to high water level or high temperature. 3 If the END light flashes 4 times and an acoustic signal is emitted 4 times, it means there was an attempt to start a wash programme without closing the door properly. If this happens, push the door firmly shut and start the wash programme again. Add the washing For the maximum filling quantities, see the "Program tables". See "Sort and prepare washing" 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. 3 18 Operating Instructions Adding detergent/conditioners For instructions concerning detergent and conditioners, see Section "Detergents and conditioners". 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: press the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the drawer (2). 3 2. Add the detergent/conditioners. Compartment for main wash powder detergents (If you use a water softener and need the right-hand compartment for the pre-wash/stain treatment product, add the water softener to the left-hand compartment with the main wash detergent.) Compartment for liquid conditioners (softeners, finishers, starch) Important! Do not fill the compartment past the MAX mark. If required, dilute concentrated fluids up to the MAX mark, dissolve powdered starches. Note: A small amount of water remaining in the liquid conditioner compartment is normal and does not affect rinse results. Compartment for Pre-wash detergent or in-wash stain treatment products (for the PRE WASH or STAIN programme options only) or for water softener 3. Push the drawer in fully. 3 If using liquid detergents/tablets: Add liquid detergent or tablets using the dosage container provided by the detergent manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. 19 Operating Instructions Setting the washing programme For the appropriate programme, temperature and possible programme options suitable for any type of washing, see "Programme Tables". 0 1. Select the desired wash programme and temperature with the programme selector. 3 2. If required, select the appropriate programme option(s): The indicator of the selected programme option illuminates. ­ To change the selection, press another button. ­ To cancel a selection, press the button again. Changing Spin Speed/selecting RINSE HOLD 0 To change the Spin Speed for the final rinse or select RINSE HOLD: Keep pressing the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD button until the indicator light for the desired speed (or RINSE HOLD) comes on. If RINSE HOLD is selected, the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water, without spinning. If the Spin Speed is not changed, the final spin is automatically adjusted to suit the washing programme: ­ COTTONS/LINEN 1000 revolutions per minute ­ ENERGY SAVING 1000 revolutions per minute ­ EASY-CARES/EASY IRON 1000 revolutions per minute ­ DELICATES 1000 revolutions per minute ­ WOOL/SILKP (Handwash) 1000 revolutions per minute The speed of intermediate spins depends on the selected programme and cannot be changed. 3 20