AEG L60600- User Manual

Main features of your washing machine • 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 700, 600 or 400 rpm. • RINSE HO...

Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer 95 60 50 4030 60 50 40 40 30 40 30 40 E FDCBA 850700600 400 L 60600 Drain pump Door Control panel Adjustable feet 55 132993930_gb.qxd 1/22/03 9:31 AM Pagina 55 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)

57 Description of the appliance Position at 40°C = Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid anycreasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position = cold wash START/PAUSE button This button has three functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme,...

SPIN SPEED Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the finalspeed proposed by the machine for the selected programmeor to select option (RINSE HOLD). The maximum spin speed for cotton is 850 rpm, for syn-thetics and wool 700 rpm and for delicates 600 rpm. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option...

Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lightscorresponding to the various phases making up theprogramme come on.After the machine has started, only the runningphase pilot light stays on. When the programme hasfinished, the END pilot light comes on. When the programme h...

Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selectordial to the RESET O position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the DRAIN programme “C”. Altering a programme which ...

Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewashor soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Thestain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main was...

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.). • To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming ...

Weight of laundry 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.Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatu...

66 Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow themanufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount ofdetergent for small l...

67 How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry asevenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additives Pull the drawerout till it stops. Pour the mainwash detergentinto compartment . If you wish to per-form a prewash, aS...

68 How to wash Select the desired wash programme Turn the programme selectordial to the desired position:the lights corresponding tothe different phases makingup the selected programmelight on.The display shows the dura-tion of the programme. Select the desired options depending on the degree of soi...

EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people witha very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary torinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, synthetics or delicateprogramme an...

70 Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will startat the end of the countdown.If the door light is red and flashing at the start of the pro- gramme it indicates that the door...

72 Programme chart Wash programmes ( ● ) In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated onthe energy label refer to the 60°C wash programme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indica- tive, as it may vary depending on the quanti...

73 Programme chart Special programmes * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry,on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. Programme Descrip- tion Programme phases Additional func...

74 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. Periodical cleaning Ext...

77 Something not working? Important !! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hoseyou must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of thedetergent drawer and then run the drain programme “ C ”. This will acti- vate the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergen...

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. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey s...

Technical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x57 cm Depth with door opened 100.5 cm Height adjustment ± 10 mm approx. Load (depending on programme) 5 kg max. Use domesticDrum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 850/700/600/400 rpm Water pressure 50-800 kPa This appliance compli...

Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can besolved 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:...

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. • All internal packing must...

Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view 84 90 95 60 50 4030 60 50 40 40 30 40 30 40 E FDCBA 850700600 400 L 60600 565 605 1005 25 335 170 70 40 45 85 Drain Cold water Power cable 132993930_gb.qxd 1/22/03 9:32 AM Pagina 84 (Nero/Process Black pellicola)

Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli-ance. Using a spanner,unscrew andremove the 2 rearbottom screws.Slide out the 2plastic pins. Laythe machine onits back, takingcare not tosquash the hoses. This can be avoided byplacing one of the corner packi...

Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded bycarpets, 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 mate...

Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positionedin three ways: Hooked over the edge of a sink using theplastic hose guide supplied with themachine. In this case, make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machineis emptying.This could be done by tying it to the tapwith a piece of stri...

88 Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install adouble pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply(mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts andof a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the curren...