AEG LAVAMAT 12820 Operating Instructions Manual

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LAVAMAT 12820
TURBO ELECTRONIC
The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
La lavadora-secadora ecológica
Instruction booklet
Instrucciones para el uso
FRIO

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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 12820 TURBO ELECTRONIC The environmentally friendly washer-dryer La lavadora-secadora ecológica Instruction booklet Instrucciones para el uso FRIO...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha- size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions ..........6 Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents Preparing the drying cycle ........22 Load .
  • Page 5 Contents Technical data..........42 Service .
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as man- ufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel.
  • Page 7: Child Safety

    Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. •...
  • Page 8: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >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! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend...
  • Page 9: Main Features Of Your Washer-Dryer

    Main features of your washer-dryer • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 900, 700 or 400 rpm.
  • Page 10: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Front view FRIO...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel A = Option buttons B = Spin speed button C = Electronic drying button D = Display E = START/PAUSE button F = Delay start button G = Drying time button H = Programme progress display J = Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
  • Page 12: Start/Pause Button

    Description of the appliance Position “E” corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx. 67°C for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be combined with Position at 40°C = Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing.
  • Page 13: Electronic Drying Button

    ELECTRONIC DRYING button By means of this button you can choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics: Store dry Iron dry (not for synthetics) The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degree of dryness. DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed programme instead of an electronic pro- gramme push the button...
  • Page 14: Soak

    Description of the appliance SOAK The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30°C. By pressing ( DELAY START) button the soak time can be prolonged up to 10 hours max. After this time the wash cycle will automatically start. This function cannot be used with WOOL programme and WASH) or (STAIN) options.
  • Page 15: Display

    Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET “O” and then to the DRAIN programme. 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.
  • Page 16: Cancelling A Programme

    Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option the DRAIN programme “C”. Altering a programme which is running To alter a programme, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button...
  • Page 17: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle.
  • Page 18: Preparing The Wash Cycle

    Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). •...
  • Page 19: Weight Of Laundry

    Weight of laundry Bathrobes Work shirts Quilt covers Sheets Blouses Hand towels Tea towels Shirts Pillowcases Night-gowns/Pyjamas Tablecloths Underwear Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on care labels.
  • Page 20 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing.
  • Page 21: Detergents And Additives

    Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;...
  • Page 22: Preparing The Drying Cycle

    Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry- ing cycle.
  • Page 23: Drying Symbols On Garment Labels

    Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols refer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature) Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry Duration of the drying cycle The drying time can vary according to •...
  • Page 24: Additional Drying

    Preparing the drying cycle Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying time. Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fab- rics, avoid excessive drying. How to dry Drying only Max.
  • Page 25: How To Wash

    How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compart-...
  • Page 26: Selection Of The Desired Wash Programme

    How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on. The display shows the duration of the programme. Selection of the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry.
  • Page 27: Selection Of The Extra Rinse

    EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicate programme.
  • Page 28: At The End Of The Programme

    How to wash 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. •...
  • Page 29: Automatic Washing And Drying (Non-Stop Programme)

    How to wash Turn the selector dial to O. Remove the laundry from the drum. Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites. Close the water tap.
  • Page 30: Programme Charts: Wash And Special Programmes

    Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme White Cottons 95°-60° Whites 60° ECONOMY 60° Coloured 50°-40° cottons FRIO/ (COLD) Synthetics 60°-50° 40° 40°-30° Delicates (COLD) 40°-30 Wool Hand wash (COLD) ( ) In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the 60°C wash programme for cotton.
  • Page 31: Special Programmes

    Programme chart Special programmes Descrip- Programme tion This pro- gramme can be used for Gentle rinsing hand rinses washed gar- ments. Hand washed garments to Softeners be starched or softened. For emptying out the last rinse water in pro- Drain grammes with the Rinse Hold option...
  • Page 32: Programme Chart Drying

    Programme chart Drying Degree of drying Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Iron dry Suitable for ironing (*) The STORE DRY drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75. Type of fabric Max.
  • Page 33: Consumption Data For Drying

    Consumption data for drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests. They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as indicative values. Degree of drying Cotton Store dry Cotton Iron dry Synthetics...
  • Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit- tle to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance.
  • Page 35: Door Seal

    Cleaning and maintenance Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
  • Page 36: Water Inlet Filter

    Cleaning and maintenance Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
  • Page 37: Something Not Working

    Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by tradi- tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines.
  • Page 38 Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and/or does not spin There is water on the floor Possible cause The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10).
  • Page 39 Problem The transit bolts have not been removed. The machine vibrates or is noisy The feet have not been adjusted. There is little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running and the drum is turning. The water level is above the The door will not open bottom edge of the door.
  • Page 40 Something not working? Problem Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine will not dry or the laundry is not dry enough Possible cause The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in.
  • Page 41: Unsatisfactory Washing Results

    Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. •...
  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 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”.
  • Page 43: Service

    Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate trou- bleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary.
  • Page 44: Instructions For Installation And Electrical Connection

    Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. •...
  • Page 45: Dimensions Of The Appliance

    Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view...
  • Page 46: Installation

    Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner, unscrew remove the 2 rear bottom screws. Slide out the 2 plastic pins. Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses.
  • Page 47: Positioning

    Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. • Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
  • Page 48: Water Drainage

    Installation The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose spe- cially designed for this type of use. Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide sup- plied with the machine.
  • Page 49: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
  • Page 50 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 132993360-01-1002 Subject to change without notice Salvo modificaciones...

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