AEG LAVAMAT L 16850 User manual

LAVAMAT L 16850
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 15
Select the Spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option 15
Selected the desired option 16
PREWASH option 16
STAIN option 17
SENSITIVE option 17
DAILY option 17
SUPER QUICK option 17
Select an additional rinse 17
Select the START/PAUSE 18
Select the DELAY START 18
Altering an option or a running programme 19
Interrupting a programme 19
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Cancelling a programme 19
Opening the door after the programme has started 19
At the end of the programme 20
Drying 21
Select the drying programme by pressing the programme selector dial 21
Select the automatic drying 21
Select the timed drying 21
At the end of the programme 22
Automatic washing and drying 22
Washing programmes 23
Programme information 25
Automatic drying programmes 27
Drying time 27
Preparing the wash cycle 28
Sorting the laundry 28
Temperatures 28
Before loading the laundry 28
Maximum loads 29
Laundry weights 29
Removing stains 29
Detergents and additives 30
Quantity of detergent to be used 31
Degrees of water hardness 31
Preparing the drying cycle 32
Laundry not suitable for drying 32
Drying symbols label 33
Drying cycle duration 33
Additional drying 33
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Care and cleaning 34
Descaling 34
After each wash 34
External cleaning 34
Maintenance wash 34
Detergent dispenser drawer 34
Washing drum 35
Door seal 35
Drain pump 35
Water inlet filter 37
Frost precautions 38
Emergency emptying out 38
What to do if... 39
Technical Data 42
Consumption value 43
Installation 44
Unpacking 44
Positioning and levelling 46
Water inlet 46
Water-stop device 47
Water drainage 47
In the interest of the environnement 49
Electrical connection 49
Permanent connection 50
Enviroment concerns 51
Packaging materials 51
Old machine 51
Ecological hints 51
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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 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,
material without hems or torn material.
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• 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.
• As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial
machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the
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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 tumble 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 tumble 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 person (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.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent (used for prewash) or stain remover. The
prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The
stain remover is added during the main wash in programmes with STAIN-
option.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
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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.
OK button
START/PAUSE button
DELAY START button
Display
Programme selector dial
SPIN button
AUTODRY button
DRYING TIME button
OPTION button
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Symbols on the Control Panel:
= Cold
= handwash
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