AEG Lavamat 12843 Vit User Manual

31Care and cleaning 
2.Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
3. Having removed the drawer, use a small
brush to clean the recess, ensuring that
all washing powder residue is removed
from the upper and lower part of the
recess.
4. Replace the drawer and run the rinse
programme without any clothes in the
drum.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the
washing or tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with...

Proceed as follows:
1.Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down. 
3. Place a container close to the pump ( A)
to collect any spillage.
4. Release the emergency emptying hose
(B ), place it in the container and
remove its cap.
5. When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump cover and remove it.
Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
pump.
6. Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.
7. Replace the cap on the emergency...

33Care and cleaning 
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 water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
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...

Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below
0°C, proceed as follows:
1.Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.
2. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a
bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
3. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying
hose after having put the cap on again
.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed,...

35What to do if...
What to do if...
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can
be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local
Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button
8
blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same
some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machin\
e is
not working:...

36What to do if...
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been
used.
 Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
 Use commercial products to treat the stubbornstains
.
The correct temperature was not selected.
 Check if you have selected the correct temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
 Reduce the laundry load.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The machine fills then empties
immediately:The end of...

37What to do if...
The machine does not dry or does
not dry properly
The drying time has not been selected.
 Select the drying time.
The water tap is not turned on (
E10).
 Open the water tap.
The drain filter is clogged (
E20).
 Clean the drain filter.
The machine is overloaded.
 Introduce into the drum less laundry.
The selected drying programme or time was not
suitable for the laundry.
 Select the suitable drying programme or time for the laundry.
Problem Cause possible/Solution
The door will not...

38Technical data
Technical Data
Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
(door included)60 cm
82 cm
54 cm
Electrical connection
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,80MPa
Maximum LoadCottons6 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1200 rpm (L 11842 VIT)
1400 rpm (L 12843 VIT )
Maximum Dry Load 
Cotton
Cotton Big capacity
Synthetics3kg
4kg
2kg
Information on the electrical connection is given on the
rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
contact our service...

39Consumption value 
Consumption value
The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative,
as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water
temperature and on the ambient temperature.
(*) «Economy 60°C» with 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°572.1
For...

40Installation
Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed
before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that
they can be 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 the supplied spanner unscrew and
remove...