AEG LAVAMAT 85 SL User manual

AEG-LAVAMAT
85
SLiBNse
AEG-LAVAMAT
64
SLi
nstructions
ADVANCED
ENGINEERING FROM
GERMANY

You have chosen well with the
fully automatic washing machine
type
LAVAMAT 85 SL/64 SL
We feel certain that you will be
very happy with this modern
automatic. But please read this
little instruction booklet
carefully before starting to use
your machine. It will help you to
get to know your LAVAMAT in
next to no time.
Contents
Operation Page 3
Washing powders Page 4
Programmes Page 5
Care and maintenance Page 9
Fault finding Page 9
Connection,
technical data Page 10

Operation
Plug machine in or switch on
main switch if permanently
connected.
Hook drain hose over sink
edge.
Open the tap.
Open the lid of the machine.
Remove drum lid.
To do this press the locking
button on the grip handle and
lift the handle; unhook the lid
clamp from the drum and
remove the lid.
1 grip handle
2 locking button
3 clamp
Load the drum with dry
laundry.
The drum has been loaded
correctly when you can still
turn your hand freely between
drum wall and laundry.
Maximum load about 4.5 kg
(10 Ibs) dry laundry (less if
washing heavily soiled items).
On programmes without spin-
drying the max. load is about
2 kg (4 lbs) and on special care
programmes about 1 kg (2 Ibs).
Please ensure that nothing
falls into the space between
drum and tub!
Close the drum.
Carefully hook first the rigid
and then the movable clamp of
the drum lid into the drum
fittings and press down the grip
handle.
The locking button must
engage.
Please check that the grip
handle cannot be raised now
without pressing the locking
button.
Pour the washing powder for
the prewash directly on to the
drum and for the main wash
into the wash powder dispenser
which pulls out in the direction
of the arrow. The wash powder
dispenser returns automati-
cally into its starting position.
If you wish to soft-rinse the
laundry, add fabric softener to
the small dispenser on the
right.
Always follow the manufac-
turer's instructions when using
starch, i. e. dissolve the starch
and pour it directly on the drum
(select separate starching
programme).
On normal programmes (normal
water level) allow sufficient
washing powder for about
20 litres (approx. 4 gals.), on
special-care programmes
(high water level) for about
30 litres (5'/2 gals.).
1 fabric softener
2 washing powder for the
main wash
Close the lid of the machine.
The lid must engage.
Open the lid during a
programme cycle and the
programme stops. A special
locking mechanism prevents
opening of the lid during
spinning.

Programme control knob
Turn the programme contro!
knob (left) clockwise to the
required setting (only when
pressed in). Turn the selector
switch (right) to the appropriate
position according to the
programme. This selector
switch may be turned clockwise
or anti-clockwise.
Pull out the programme
control knob.
The control lamp lights up.
The machine is operating.
The programme control knob
rotates.
lt stops during heating-
up until the required tempera-
ture is reached.
The machine stops auto-
matically on compietion of the
programme cycle. The
programme control knob stops
in the relevant switching-off
position (one of the four breaks
in the programme indicator
bana).
Push the programme control
knob back in.
The control jamp expires.
With the special-care pro-
grammes the laundry remains
floating in the fast rinse water,
or in the soap water when
soaking. To pump off the
water set the programme
control knob to 11 and the
selector switch to C; for
pumping and a short spin
(automatic SL-action) set the
programme control knob to 11
and the selector switch to A;
pull the programme control
knob. Push the programme
control knob back in and turn
itto’ WV’.
4
a
Selector switch
Open the lid (not possible until
about 1 minute after completion
of the programme).
Remove the laundry.
If you have nothing else for
washing, close the tap and pull
out the plug or switch off the
main switch.
Washing powder
Always use a washing powder
specially designed for
automatic washing machines.
The quantity required depends
on the degree of soiling, the.
size of the load and hardny
of the water. See manufac- ~~
turers’ recommendations. We
recommend PERSIL Automatic
be used in this machine.
It is sometimes advisable to
use more powder for the
prewash than the main wash.
In hard water areas itis
advisable to add a water
softener such as Calgon for
example, to the main wash
powder. The quantity depends
on the hardness of the water
which you can enquire from
your local Water Board. See
manufacturers’ recommen-
dations. Too much washing
powder in conjunction with
very soft water and clothes
that are only lightly soiled
results in excessive foaming.
Should this happen, omit the
prewash from the next wash- -.,
Your AEG advisory service, ;
always be pleased to help you
with any practical wash
problems.
Or contact the Consumer
Advisory Service, Lever House,
St. James Street, Kingston
upon Thames, Surrey.

Wash programmes
Programme
Very hot
wash 95° C
with
prewash.
HLCC 1
Very hot
wash 95° C
blological
)
HLCC 1
Very hot
wash 95° C
without
spin-drying
HLCC 1,9
Very hot
wash 95° C
biological
without
spin-drying
HLCC 1,9
Very hot
wash 95° C
without
at
ni_CC 1
Hot wash
60° C
HLCC 2
Hot wash
60° C
without
spin-drying
HLCC 2
Progr.
control
knob
1
Load | Washing
size | powder
Sequence of
operations
Prewash —
main wash —
cooling —
five rinsing
cycles —
spinning
for pre- and
main wash.
(Soft-rinse
as required).
Normal
water level
Prewash —
main wash
(extended
reaction time
between 40
and 60° C)
~— cooling —
five rinsing
cycles
— spinning
up to | for pre- and
4.5 kg] main wash.
(10 Ib)| (Soft-rinse
as required).
Normal
water level.
Prewash —
main wash —
cooling — five
rinsing cycles
— no spinning
for pre- and
main wash.
(Soft-rinse as
required).
Normal
water level.
Prewash —
main wash
(extended
reaction time
between 40
and 60° C) —
cooling — five
rinsing cycles
— no spinning
about
2kg
(4 Ib)
for pre- and
main wash.
(Soft-rinse as
required).
Normal
water level.
Main wash —
cooling — five
rinsing cycles —
for main wash
(soft-rinsing
as required).
Normal spinning.
water level.
up to | for main Main wash —
4.5 kg| wash (soft- cooling —
(10 Ib)) rinse as five rinsing
required). cycles ~
Normal water | spinning.
level.
about! for main Main wash —
2 kg | wash (soft- cooling —
(4 Ib) | rinsing as five rinsing
required). cycles — no
Normal water} spinning.
level.
Pumping off
the last
rinsing water
Practical hints
Whites and
coloureds
should always
be washed
separately.
For heavily
soiled or
stained articles,
using special
biological
washing
powders.
For non-iron
cottons.
For heavily
soiled or
stained articles
of cotton or
linen which
must not be
spin-dried.
Whites and
coloureds
should always
be washed
separately.

Programme
Warm wash
40° c
Warm wash
40° c
without
spin-drying
HLCC §
Soft-rinsing
Mild
Starching
Spin-drying
Progr.
contro}
knob
4
Selec-
tor
switch
2kg
(4 ib)
Washing
powder
Sequence of
operations
Main wash —
cooling — five
for main wash
(soft-rinse
as required).
Normal water
level.
spinning.
Main wash —
cooling — five
for main wash
(soft-rinse
as required).
Normal water
level.
no spinning.
fabric
softener, high
water level,
see manufac-
turer’s
instructions
for starching.
starching —
spinning.
rinsing cycles —
rinsing cycles —
Soft-rinsing or
Pumping off
the last
rinsing water
Practical hints
Close the tap
when spin- |
drying onl F
Never turn the
programme
control knob
by hand into the
spinning cycle
(black square).
Easy-care 6 C | about] forprewash | Prewash — To pump off For heavily
Fabrics 1kg | and main main wash — the last rins- soiled synthe-
60° C (or { wash (soft- cooling — four | ing water set tics such as
with 5—6 | rinse as rinsing cycles | the programme] Perlon or Nylon
prewash. shirts)| required), — no spin- control knob shirts (incl.
white and (2 lb) } high water drying. to 11 and the shirts of cot-
colourfast level. selector switcn | ton/polyester
nylon, white to C. For pump-| mixtures). Do
and colour- ing & short not wash white
fast cottons, spinning (auto- | and coloured
polyester matic SL action) articles in the
mixturesetc. set the pro- same load.
gramme control
knob to 11 and
the selector
switch to A.
HLCC 3,4 a
Easy-care 7 C about; for main wash} Main wash — To pump off Ni :
Fabrics 1 kg | (soft-rinse as | cooling four the last rinsing
60° C (or | required), rinsing cycles | water set the
without 5-6 | high water — no spinning. | programme
prewash. shirts)| level. control knob to
(2 Ib) 11 and the
selector switch
to C. For pump-
ing & a short
spin (automatic
SL action) set
the programme
control knob to
11 and the
selector switch
to A.
HLCC 3,4
6

Progr. | Setec- ! Pumping off
Programme control tor ued washing Seauetce et the Jast Practical hints
; size powder operations pee
knob | switch rinsing water
Easy-care 8 Cc about! for main wash| Main wash — To pump off the) Dralon, Orlon,
Fabrics 1kg | (soft-rinse as | cooling — four | last rinsing Diolen, Trevira,
40°C (or | required), rinsing cycles | water set the coloured nylon
3x5 m| high water — no spinning. ; programme and Perlon
of cur-} level. control knob to! fabrics, curtain-
taining 11 and the ing (soak heav-
(2 {b) selector switch | ily soiled cur-
to C. For pump-| tains — pro-
ing & a short gramme Soak-
spin (automatic| ing — Prewash
SL action) set | extra). Curtains
the programme] of synthetic
control knob to! fibres are
11 and the delicate and
selector switch | can easily be
to A. damaged
during handling
(pulled
threads). Under
no circum-
stances can we
accept any
responsibility
for such
HLCC 4,6 damage:
Woollens 9 C_ | about} for main wash| Main wash — To pump off As far as pos-
1 kg | (soft-rinse as | cooling — four | the last rinsing | sible wash only
(2 Ib) | required), rinsing cycles | water set the garments of a
high water ~— no spinning. | programme similar colour
level. Be control knob to| in one load.
careful with 11 and the Particularly de-
washing selector switch | licate items
powders to C. For pump-| should either
specially ing & a short be washed by
designed
for
spin
(automttic
|
hand
or
dry-
delicates (ex- SL action) set | cleaned.
cessive the programme
foaming). control knob to
11 and the
se'ector switch
‘LCC 7,8 fo
Soft-rinsing | 10 C } about] fabric Soft-rinsing To pump off the; After-treatment
Synthetics 1 kg | softener, high rinsing water | for delicates.
(2 Ib) | water level, set the pro-
see manufac- gramme control
turer’s in- knob to 11 and
structions for the selector
starching. switch to C. For
pumping &a
short spin
(automatic SL
action) set the
programme
control knob to
11 and the
selector switch
to A.
~J

Programme
Pumping —
Short spin
(automatic
SL action)
Pumping
Soaking
11
11
12
Progr.
control
knob
C
Selec-
tor
switch
Load
size
up to
Washing
powder
for prewash,
Sequence of
operations
Pumping —
short spin —
loosening.
Pumping
Pumping off
the last
rinsing water
Practical hints
To pump off
the soaking
water or the
last rinsing
water (special-
care program-
mes). The
laundry does
not drip when
removed from
the machine.
To pump off
the soaking
water or, in th
case of the
special-care
programmes,
the last rinsing
water.
To pump off the
4.5 kg| high water
Prewash
extra
Bio
(10 Ib)
level.
The laundry
remains float-
ing in the
soaking water.
soaking water
set the pro-
gramme control
knob to 11 and
the selector
switch to C. For
pumping anda
short spin (au-
tomatic SL
action) set the
programme
control knob to
11 and the
selector switch
to A.
For longer
soaking periods
(several hours)
push the pro-
gramme control
knob back in
and close the
tap as soon as
the tempe-
rature of 40° C
has been
reached (end
of drum move-
ment). Do not
switch the ma-
chine on again
until you wish °
pump off the
soaking water.
Select a com-
plete program-
me after soak-
ing. A program-
me without
prewash is
generally suffi-
cient. Be care-
ful not to use
too much
washing
powder.

Care and
maintenance
After washing close the tap
and pull out the plug or switch
off the main switch.
Leave the lid open for a short
while to allow the machine to
dry out. Remove any washing
powder left in the dispenser.
Wipe the outside of the machine
with a damp cloth and dry it.
Clean the drain filter (at the
bottom of the rear panel) from
time to time. To do this, turn
the filter cover anti-clockwise.
Please note that a small quan-
‘tv of residual water will
sape when opening the
Titer.
Occasionally clean the filter
at the water inlet. What may
look like rust stains on drum
or tub is due to ferrous foreign
bodies introduced with the
laundry or chalybeate water.
Remove such stains with a fine
scouring powder.
Do not use chlorous or
ferrous scouring powders.
Never use acids, chloride or
bleach in the machine. Should
your machine show grey
deposits of lime, please do not
try to remove them by
unsuitable means but contact
your AEG Service Department
instead.
If there is a danger of frost,
empty the machine in good
time of all water by opening the
drain filter (tilt the machine
back if necessary) and
unscrewing the filler hose.
Fault finding
Non-functioning of your fully
automatic washing machine is
mostly due to a triviality which
you can rectify yourself.
The machine is not working
Is the machine plugged in or
switched on?
Is the fuse in order?
Is the lid of the machine
closed properly?
Has the control knob been
pulled out?
Too little or no water is coming
in
Has the tap been opened?
Is the filter at the water inlet
blocked? — It should be
cleaned from time to time.
Is the filler hose kinked?
Is the water supply pressure
too low?
Remove the flow regulator if
necessary.
The water is immediately
running off again through the
drain hose.
Does the drain hose hang too
low?
Minimum heights:
for LAVAMAT 85 SL —
60 cm; for LAVAMAT 64 SL —
half the height of the machine.
Please note further that the
discharge end of the drain
hose must not be immersed in
the pumped-off water.
The programme control knob
stops during the programme
cycle.
This is perfectly in order as
your fully automatic washing
machine is fitted with the so-
called Thermo-Chron control
system. The control knob stops
during prewash and main wash
until the required temperature
is reached.
The washing powder foams
over
Too much washing powder in
the machine!
Omit the prewash from your
next wash programme.
The programme (white or
coloured linens and cottons)
has been completed without
spin-drying.
The thermal protection device
of the motor has cut in.
Possible causes: blocked drain
filter, kink in the drain hose.
The spinning cycles will auto-
matically come on again after
some time (up to an hour).
The lid cannot be opened
immediately after completion
of the programme cycle.
Please wait until the lid
locking mechanism unlocks!
About 1 minute.
Please do not hesitate to
contact your AEG Service
Agent if you cannot trace the
cause of a fault or if you have a
special problem. To assist our
service staff, please quote the
full description of the machine
and the E-number on all
communications.
You find these particulars on
the nameplate of the machine
and on the front inside cover
of this brochure.

Connection,
technical data
Dimensions
LAVAMAT 85 SL:
Height 82 cm (or 85 cm incl.
the optional worktop)
Width 39.5 cm
Depth 56 cm
LAVAMAT 64 SL:
Height 64 cm
Width 39.5 cm
Depth 56 cm
Weight
85 kg approx.
Storage
Moves freely on castors.
IMPORTANT: Please remember
that your fully automatic
washing machine vibrates
during operation and requires
therefore sufficient
clearance all-round.
For the same reason you should
not use the lid of the machine as
a deposit surface when the
machine is in operation.
Electrical connection
Voltage 220/240 AC
Piug 13 amp fused or 15 amp.
Warning: This appliance must
be earthed.
Important!
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the
following code: —
1. Green and yellow — Earth
2. Blue — Neutral
3. Brown — Live
Fit the mains lead with a 3-pin
plug.
As the colours oft he wires in
the mains lead of this appliance
may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
1. The wire which is coloured
green and yellow must be
connected to the earth
terminal in your plug, which is
10
marked with the letter E or by
the earth symbol = or colou-
red green, or green and
yellow.
2. The wire which is coloured
brown must be connected to
the live terminal which is
marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
3. The wire which is coloured
blue must be connected to
the neutral termina! which
is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
When wiring the piug, ensure
that all strands of wire are
securely retained in each
terminal. Do not forget to
tighten the mains lead clamp
on the plug. If your installation
is fitted with 2-pin socket out-
lets, or if you are in doubt,
consult
a
qualified
electrician.
Water supply
Connection
to
°/s”
tap
through
high-pressure
hose
of
3/s”
x
1.5
m
long.
Sealing rings are provided.
Do not connect to a hot water
supply.
Ensure to comply with the
drinking water regulations of
your local Water Board.
Anti-siphon incorporated in the
machine.
Where the water pressure is
less
than
about
1
bar
(10
N/cm?)
unscrew the filier hose,
remove
the
flow
regulator
and
refit
the
retaining
ring
and
strainer.
Below 0.5 bar (5 N/cm?)
consult your AEG Service
Department. Where the supply
pressure exceeds 10 bar
(100 N/cm?) it is necessary
to
fit
a
pressure
relief
valve
(type
AD
723
E-No.
612
896
723).
Where the filler hose provided
is too short, it should be
replaced with a suitable high-
pressure hose (50 bar =
50 kp/cm?) of the appropriate
length. Never add to the
existing hose!
Water outlet
Drain hose (I/D 19 mm max.)
to be hooked over sink or
similar.
Minimum heights:
LAVAMAT 85 SL = 60cm
LAVAMAT 64 SL = half the
height of the machine.
Pump head 1 m.
Any water left in the machine
is due to the thorough
inspection at our works.
Optional extras
Worktop.
Capacity
Up to 4.5 kg (10 Ibs) dry
laundry.
Spinning speed
560 rpm approx.