AEG LAVAMAT L 14840 User manual

LAVAMAT L 14840
User Manual Washer-dryer
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Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional
design and cutting edge technology.
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best
performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of
excellence.
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an
integral part of our products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we
recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner
of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
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The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information
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Contents
Instruction booklet 6
Safety information 6
Product Description 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Control panel 10
Display 11
First use 13
Personalization 13
Acoustic signal 13
Child safety lock 13
Daily use - Washing 14
Load the laundry 14
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 14
Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial 14
Select the SPIN speed or RINSE HOLD option 15
Programme option button 15
Select the STAIN option 16
Select the TIME option 16
Select an additional rinse 16
Select the START/PAUSE 16
Select the DELAY START 17
Altering an option or a running programme 17
Interrupting a programme 17
Cancelling a programme 18
Opening the door after the programme has started 18
At the end of the programme 18
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Drying only 19
Select the drying programme by turning the programme selector dial 19
Select the automatic drying 19
Select the timed drying 19
At the end of the programme 19
Automatic washing and drying 20
Washing programmes 21
Programme information 23
Automatic drying programmes 24
Drying Time 24
Preparing the wash cycle 25
Sorting the laundry 25
Temperatures 25
Before loading the laundry 25
Maximum loads 25
Laundry weights 26
Removing stains 26
Detergents and additives 27
Quantity of detergent to be used 27
Degrees of water hardness 28
Preparing the drying cycle 28
Laundry not suitable for drying 28
Drying symbols label 29
Drying cycle duration 29
Additional drying 29
Care and cleaning 30
Descaling 30
After each wash 30
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Maintenance wash 30
External cleaning 30
Detergent dispenser drawer 30
Washing drum 31
Door seal 31
Drain pump 31
Water inlet filter 33
Frost precautions 34
Emergency emptying out 34
What to do if... 35
Technical Data 38
Consumption value 39
Installation 40
Unpacking 40
Positioning and levelling 42
Water inlet 42
Water drainage 43
In the interest of the environnement 45
Electrical connection 45
Permanent connection 46
Enviroment concerns 47
Packaging materials 47
Old machine 47
Ecological hints 47
Contents 5
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6Safety information
Instruction booklet
Safety information
Prior to using for the first time
• The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry
standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However,
as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged,
contact your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus
temperatures: Store the washer-dryer at room temperature for 24 hours
before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in
any way.
• During high temperature washing and drying programmes the door glass may
get hot. Do not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please
check into the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
• Do not use your washer-dryer to wash and dry articles with whalebones,
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material without hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Installation
• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service Centre.
• All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant
section in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing
on its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order
to allow air to circulate freely
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their
connections after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the
dangers of freezing chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow
the instructions on each garment label.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
• Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in
the machine.
Safety information
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• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial
machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the
item before washing in a domestic machine.
• The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters
(disposable or otherwise) in their clothing.
• Never dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning
fluid.These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion.
Only dry items which have been washed in water or require airing.
• Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying
cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to
wash-through-to-dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser
drawer.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the washer-dryer if the power supply cable, the control panel, the
working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washer-
dryer is accessible.
Child Safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This washer-dryer is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid that they
could remain closed inside the drum, the
machine incorporates special feature.
To activate this device, rotate the button
(without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal.
If necessary use a coin. To disable this
device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-
clockwise until the groove is vertical.
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Product description
Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The ECO valve system allows total use of detergent and reduces water
consumption so saving energy.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent or stain remover used for prewash or
STAIN-Action phase. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning
of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-
Action phase.
Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
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Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Control panel
The control panel is illustrated above. It shows the programme selector dial as well
as the different buttons, the pilot lights and the display. These are represented by
relevant numbers which are explained in the table below.
Programme selector dial
SPIN reduction button
AUTODRY button
DRYING TIME button
STAIN button
TIME button
Display
START/PAUSE button
DELAY START button
Indicator pilot lights
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Control panel
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2
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5
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Symbols key:
= Hand wash
= Rinse hold
= Extra dry
= Store dry
= Iron dry
= Cold
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