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Care and cleaning

You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can
carry out any cleaning or maintenance work.

Descaling

The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a
water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions.

This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.

After each wash

Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells
forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help
to preserve the door seal.

Maintenance wash

With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of
residues inside the drum. 

We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.

To run a maintenance wash:

• The drum should be empty of laundry.

• Select the hottest cotton wash programme.

• Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological

properties

.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then
dry thoroughly. 

Important

! Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean

the cabinet.

Detergent dispenser drawer

The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.

1.

Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly.

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT L 14840

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT L 14840 User Manual Washer dryer ...

Page 2: ... 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 applian...

Page 3: ... 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 ...

Page 4: ...tic 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 A...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...r 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 progra...

Page 7: ...eir 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 appli...

Page 8: ... 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...

Page 9: ...se 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 ...

Page 10: ...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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Symbols key Hand wash Rinse hold Extra...

Page 11: ... paragraph Drying only After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Alarm codes In the event of operating problems some alarm codes can be displayed for example E20 see chapter What to do if End of programme When the programme has finished a blinking zero 0 is displayed the FUNCTIONING pilot light 10 1 and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened ...

Page 12: ...off and the energy saving system will be enabled Only the pilot light of the button 8 is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off By pressing any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or swich off the appliance Indicator pilot lights 10 When selecting a washing programme the WASHING pilot light 10 1 illum...

Page 13: ... in the event of operating problems By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except for the events of operating problems By pressing the same buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause da...

Page 14: ...mount of detergent required pour it into the main wash compartment and if you wish to carry out the prewash phase or STAIN action pour the detergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked 2 If required pour fabric softener into the compartment marked the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Close the drawer gently WASHING Select the required programme by turning the pro...

Page 15: ...gramme Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washer dryer RINSE HOLD by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing At the end of the programme a blinking 0 is displayed the light of the Rinse Hold option is on the pilot lights 10 1 and...

Page 16: ...ng time Select an additional 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 If you wish to activate this option permanently for every washing cycle depress simoultaneously 2 and 3 for some seconds the pilot light 10 3 illuminates T...

Page 17: ...ED START Select the programme and the required options Select the delay start Press button 8 the machine starts its hourly countdown The programme will start after the selected delay has expired CANCELLING THE DELAYED START AFTER HAVING STARTED THE PROGRAMME set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing button 8 press button 9 once until the symbol 0 is displayed press button 8 again to start the p...

Page 18: ...the pilot light of button 8 the pilot light 10 1 or 10 2 go off and a blinking 0 will appear on the display Some acoustic signals sound The door can be opened If a programme or an option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected the light of the Rinse Hold option is lit and the the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door Obey the ins...

Page 19: ...to start the programme After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Select the timed drying by pressing button 4 With this button is possible to select the duration of the drying cycle according to the type of fabric cotton or synthetic Press button 4 until the time you want appears on the display For Cottons you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes...

Page 20: ...drying programme by turning the programme selector dial 1 and buttons 3 and 4 Switch the machine on by turning the selector dial to the selected washing programme temperature and press the buttons corresponding to the required options When selecting an autodrying programme the pilot lights 10 1 and 10 2 illuminate If you press button 3 the display shows the entire duration of the washing and the s...

Page 21: ...ash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 3 Reduced Load Kg 1 5 EASY IRON PLUS 40 Synthetic or mixed fabrics to be ironed SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 1 40 ECO 40 White and coloured cotton or mixed fabrics normally soiled SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed Max Load Kg 6 Stain option can be selected only a...

Page 22: ...ure new wool non shrink machine washable or Handwash label SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 2 SUPERQUICK 30 For slightly soiled fabrics except wool SPIN REDUCTION Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 2 DELICATES 40 30 Delicate fabrics for example curtains SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD TIME STAIN EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 3 Red Load Kg 1 5 E...

Page 23: ...the fabrics to be spun DELICATE RINSES With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final short spin The spin speed can be reduced by relevant button DRAIN For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the RINSE HOLD option Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned t...

Page 24: ...5 95 1400 80 90 1 5 kg 1200 45 55 1400 40 50 Synthetics Easy Cares and mixed fabrics 2 kg 900 65 75 1 kg 900 30 40 Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials Cotton and linen bathrobes bath towels etc 3 kg Cotton and linen bathrobes bath towels etc 3 kg Synthetics Easy Cares and mixed fabrics jumpers blouses underwear household linen 2 kg Degree of dryin...

Page 25: ...re washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and woollens drum no more than one third...

Page 26: ...s Dried grease stains moisten with turpentine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole Mould stains treat with bleach rinse well white...

Page 27: ...degree of soiling All commonly available washer dryer detergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabric powder detergents for delicate fabrics 60 C max and woollens liquid detergents preferably for low temperature wash programmes 60 C max for all types of fabric or special for woollens only The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartme...

Page 28: ...of hardness from degree of hardness II Follow the manufacturer s instructions The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I soft 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 drying cycle Attention Before...

Page 29: ...s Gargment s labels For drying follow the indications given on the manufacturer s labels May be tumble dried Drying at high temperature Drying at reduced temperature Do not tumble dry Drying cycle duration The drying time may vary depending on speed of the final spin dryness degree required extra dry iron dry store dry type of laundry wheight of the load size The average drying time for a timed dr...

Page 30: ...r a wash will also help to preserve the door seal Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biolo...

Page 31: ...ing agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 90 or 95 C press button 8 add approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects tha...

Page 32: ...y spillage 5 Release the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap 6 When no more water comes out unscrew the pump and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump 32 Care and cleaning ...

Page 33: ...he pump Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty When replacing the cover ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it 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 1 Turn off the wat...

Page 34: ...ust pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine 1 pull out the plug from the power socket 2 close the water tap 3 if necessary w...

Page 35: ... Possible cause Solution The washer dryer does not start The door has not been closed E40 Close firmly the door The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned an...

Page 36: ...ain filter is clogged E20 Clean the drain filter An option programme that ends with the water still in the tub or eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected Select the draining or the spinning programme The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Redistribute the laundry There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Reduc...

Page 37: ...out the water The machine vibrates or is noisy The transit bolts and packing have not been removed Check the correct installation of the appliance The support feet have not been adjusted Check the correct levelling of the appliance The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Redistribute the laundry Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum Load more laundry Spinning starts late or the ...

Page 38: ... Dry Load Cotton Cotton Big capacity Synthetics 3 kg 4 kg 2 kg Power supply voltage frequency Total power absorbed Minimum fuse protection 230 240 V 50 Hz 2050 W 10 A If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before telephoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information Mod Prod No Se...

Page 39: ...ith a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Programme Water consumption lltres Energy consumption KWh Programme duration Minutes White Cottons 95 61 2 0 For the duration of the programmes please refer to the display on the control panel Cottons 60 58 1 3 Cotton ECONOMY 60 46 1 02 Cottons 40 58 0 7 Synthetics Easy Car...

Page 40: ...e refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging carefully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A HEC0008 A HEC00022 HEC0001 ...

Page 41: ...the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal 7 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 8 Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph Water inlet All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet 41 C C B D HEC0...

Page 42: ...emperature can drop below 0 The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Never place cardboard wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor Water inlet An inlet ho...

Page 43: ...hould be a minimum distance of between the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank 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 specially designed for this type of use Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home s drainage system using one of the fol...

Page 44: ...igot If the outlet spigot has not been used before remove any blanking plug that may be in place Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose see diagram to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from y...

Page 45: ...ure to comply with the above safety precaution If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home Important The wires in th...

Page 46: ... used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indi cated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local AEG ELECTROLUX Service Centre The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this MUST be carried out b...

Page 47: ...uences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that yo...

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