AEG LAVAMAT L 14850, User Manual

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT L 14850 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: ...t the detergent and the fabric softener 15 Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 16 Select the Spin speed RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option 16 Selected the desired option 17 PREWASH option 17 STAIN option 18 SENSITIVE option 18 DAILY option 18 SUPER QUICK option 18 Select an additional rinse 18 Select the START PAUSE 19 Select the DELAY START 19 Altering an option or a r...

Page 4: ...ashing and drying 23 Washing programmes 24 Programme information 26 Drying time and programmes 28 Preparing the wash cycle 29 Sorting the laundry 29 Temperatures 29 Before loading the laundry 29 Maximum loads 30 Laundry weights 30 Removing stains 30 Detergents and additives 31 Quantity of detergent to be used 32 Degrees of water hardness 32 Preparing the drying cycle 33 Laundry not suitable for dr...

Page 5: ...st precautions 39 Emergency emptying out 39 What to do if 40 Technical Data 43 Consumption value 44 Installation 45 Unpacking 45 Positioning and levelling 47 Water inlet 47 Water stop device 48 Water drainage 48 In the interest of the environment 50 Electrical connection 50 Permanent connection 51 Environmental concerns 52 Packaging materials 52 Old machine 52 Ecological hints 52 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...liance Before first starting up check the machine for any damage incurred during transport Never install 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...

Page 7: ...levant 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 under the appliance Always be sure that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installat...

Page 8: ...er 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...

Page 9: ...rapped 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 9 Safety information ...

Page 10: ...tergent 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 open...

Page 11: ...y will be indicated with the numbers given in this table OK button START PAUSE button DELAY START button Display Programme selector dial SPIN button AUTODRY button DRYING TIME button OPTION button 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 11 Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Symbols on the Control Panel Cold handwash ...

Page 12: ...uring a cycle a black dash flashes under the phase symbol of the running programme At the end of each washing phase the black dash under the corresponding symbol becomes fixed If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme it indicates that too much detergent has been used DOOR symbol Door locked This symbol indicates if the door can be opened the symbol is on the door cannot be op...

Page 13: ...s by one unit every hour and then when remains 1 hour the time decreases every minute Selected drying time After selecting a drying programme the drying time is displayed in minutes and or hours max 250 mins 4 10 for cottons and max 130 mins 2 10 for synthetics After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible...

Page 14: ...e permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains able also when the washer dryer is not working There are two different ways to set this option before pressing the button 7 it will be impossible to start the machine after pressing the button 7 it will be impossible to change any other...

Page 15: ...sket Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water energy and detergent consumption 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount 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 ...

Page 16: ...ion O to switch the machine off For the description of each washing programmes of the selector dial consult the chapter Washing programmes Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the yellow pilot light of button 7 will flash 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform t...

Page 17: ...e among themselves The symbols of the incompatible options disappear Anyway if an option which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any other option is selected the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of button 7 light starts blinking You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the button 7 Press button 5 all the op...

Page 18: ...ureds items and for frequently washed items DAILY option By selecting this option you will be able to reduce the washing duration for daily soiled laundry The display will show the reduced washing time To be used for daily soiled laundry We recommend that you reduce the laundry load SUPER QUICK option By selecting this option it will be possible to reduce the washing duration for lightly soiled la...

Page 19: ... repeatedly to select the desired delay The corresponding symbol will appear on the display The selected delay time value up to 20 hours will appear on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of the programme will appear again You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 7 You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment before you pre...

Page 20: ...ess the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding light starts flashing Depress the button again to restart the programme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running Now you can select a new programme Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 7 if the DOOR symbol di...

Page 21: ...lector dial to O select the DRAINING or SPINNING programme reduce the spin speed if needed by means of the relevant button press the button 7 when the programme has finished the display shows a flashing 0 On the display the DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened Turn the programme selector dial to O to switch the machine off Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the ...

Page 22: ... indicate that a degree has been set AUTO disappears The display shows the duration of the drying cycle The pilot light of button 7 starts blinking Depress button 7 to start the programme A black dash flashes under the DRYING symbol Select the timed drying by means of button 4 With this button is possible to select the duration of the drying cycle for cottons or synthetics For C Co ot tt to on ns ...

Page 23: ...i ib bl le e a al ls so o t to o d dr ry y u up p t to o 5 5 k kg g o of f c co ot tt to on n i it te em ms s s se ee e t th he e d dr ry yi in ng g t ti im me e t ta ab bl le e Do not use a dosing device ball when carrying out a washing drying programme Select the washing and the drying programme by means of programme selector dial 1 and buttons 3 and 4 Switch the machine on by turning the select...

Page 24: ...HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE DAILY SUPER QUICK Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load 3 5 Kg Reduced Load Kg 2 EASY IRON PLUS 40 Synthetic or mixed fabrics SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 1 40 60 MIX 40 White and coloured cotton normally soiled SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE Main ...

Page 25: ...er Drain Max Load Kg 7 WOOL PLUS 30 Cold Garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable or Handwash label SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 2 SILK 30 Silk items to be gentle washed and spun SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 1 20 MIN 3 KG 30 For slightly soiled fabrics except wool SPIN REDUCTION ...

Page 26: ...g the pro gramme which is run ning or to switch the machine off Programme information MIX 40 60 Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable for different washing temperatures This programme can be used for laundry which should be washed at 40 C or 60 C separately So you can put into the drum the maximum load capacity in order to save energy and water You will obtain the same good wash...

Page 27: ... washing programme to be used for lightly soiled white fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics SPIN Separate spin for hand washed cotton items and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE option Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun DELICATE RINSES With this pr...

Page 28: ...ixed fabrics jumpers blouses underwear household linen 2 kg 1200 65 75 1 kg 1200 30 40 Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc 3 5 kg 1400 70 80 1 5 kg 35 45 1400 E Ex xt tr ra a d dr ry y Ideal for towelling materials C Co ot tt to on n a an nd d l li in ne en n bathrobes bath towels etc 3 5 kg C Co ot tt to on n a an nd d l li in ne en n bathrobes bath towels etc 3 5 kg S Sy yn nt th he e...

Page 29: ...pins Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes Remove persistent stains before 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 29 Preparing the wash cycle 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths s...

Page 30: ...removed by just water and detergent It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing Blood treat fresh stains with cold water For dried stains soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpentine lay ...

Page 31: ...rub with detergent paste do not use acetone on artificial silk Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabr...

Page 32: ...m form during washing For the stain treatment before the washing cycle follow the product manufacturers instructions on detergent quantities If you use any specific product to remove the stains you must start the washing immediately Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the rele...

Page 33: ...overs quilts sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying To avoid a static charge when drying is completed use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tum ble dryers Garme...

Page 34: ... weight of the load size The average drying time for a timed drying are indicated in the Drying program mes chapter The experience will help you to dry your laundry in a more suitable way according to the different fabrics Take note of the duration drying time of the already performed cycles Additional drying If the laundry is still damp at the end of the drying programme again select a short dryi...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ing agents containing chlorine 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 laundry to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 90 or 95 C press the button 7 add approx 1 4 measuring cup of detergent Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects th...

Page 37: ...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 37 Care and cleaning ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0 C 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 wait until the water has cooled down 4 open the pump door 5 place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Remo...

Page 40: ... your local Service Centre Problem Possible cause Solution The washer dryer does not start The door has not been closed E40 Close the door firmly 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 has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly pos...

Page 41: ...The drain 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 Disable the option 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...

Page 42: ...ars There is water in the drum Select drain or spin programme to empty 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 li...

Page 43: ...050 W 10 A Problem Cause possible Solution 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 Ser No M od Pr od No Se r No P0042 BD No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology operate very economi...

Page 44: ... C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Programme Water consumption litres Energy consumption KWh Programme duration Minutes White Cottons 95 62 2 1 For the duration of the programmes please refer to the display on the control panel Cottons 60 58 1 35 Cotton ECOMONY 60 52 1 19 Cottons 40 58 0 75 Synthetics 60...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...e 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 46 Installation C...

Page 47: ... 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 hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum Do not use the hose from your old machine to connect to th...

Page 48: ... Water stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is shown by a red sector in the window A A Should this occur turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plu...

Page 49: ...outlet spigot 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 ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose see dia gram 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 you...

Page 50: ...ugh failure 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 wir...

Page 51: ... be 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 ou...

Page 52: ...quences 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 council 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 you f...

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