AEG Lavamat 12843 Vit User Manual

							
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Display (7)
Duration of selected programme: 
After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for
example 
2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the
maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has
started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Selected drying time
After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes
and/or hours (see 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 0is displayed, the
FUNCTIONING pilot light (
10.1) and the pilot light of button  8go out and the
door can be opened.
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected,
the message  Erris displayed for a few seconds and the yellow pilot light of
button  8light starts blinking.

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7.1
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Delay Start (7.2) 
The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.
The symbol 
7.2will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one
unit every hour. When only 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.
Child safety lock(7.3) 
If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is
finished, the backlight of the display switches 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 FUNCTIONING pilot
light (
10.1) illuminates. 
When selecting a drying programme the DRY pilot light (
10.2)
illuminates and stays on during the drying phase.
The DOOR pilot light (
10.3) indicates if the door can be opened:
●light on: the door cannot be opened.
●light off: the door can be opened.

Display
7.2
7.3




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First Use
Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation\
instructions.
Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
Run a cotton cycle at 90° or 95°C, without any laundry in the mach\
ine, to
remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure
of detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine.
Personalization
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with the acoustic device, which sounds in the following
cases:
●at the end of the cycle
●in the event of operating problems
By pressing the 
3and 4buttons 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 havi\
ng 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 button 8: it will be impossible to start the machine.
●after pressing button 8it will be impossible to change any other programme
or option.
To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds
4and
5buttons until the 7.3symbol appears (disappears) on (from) the display.

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Daily Use
Load the laundry
1.Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as
much as possible.
2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a click
during closing.
Attention! Do not embed the laundry
between the door and the rubber joint.
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  prewashphase 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  MAXmark in
the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
WASHING
Select the required programme by turning the programme
selector dial (1)
You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the
descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»).
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme
selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum m\
ovement,
number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.

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The pilot light of button 8starts blinking and the display shows the duration of
the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position
O/OFF corresponds to Reset programme/Switching OFF the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to
position  O/OFF, 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 
8will blink 3 times and the
message  Erris displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new selected programme.
Select the SPIN speed or RINSE HOLD option by pressing button 2
When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically
proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
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 pilot light 10.3 and the light of the Rinse Hold option
remain lit,  the pilot lights 
10.1 and the pilot light of button 8go off and the
door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
RINSE HOLD is not selectable with a NON -STOP programme (see Drying section).
To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the
programme».
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must
be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing button 
8.
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When
they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 
8flashes for 3
times and the  Errmessage appears on the display for some seconds.
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the
chapter  «Washing programmes».

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Select the STAIN option by pressing button 3
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover
(extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase).
This option is notavailable with a temperature lower than 40°C.
Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour
stain remover into compartment  . STAIN option is not selectable with a
prewash phase.
Select the TIME SAVING option by pressing button 4
This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by
the washer-dryer.
DAILY: by pressing this button once, the corresponding pilot light illuminates and
the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry.
SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the corresponding pilot light
remains lit, the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry
or items  that have been used or worn for a  short time. On the display will be
visualized the decreased washing time.
Select the EXTRA RINSE option by pressing button 5
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).
This option can be selected with all the programmes except the wool and
handwash. 
The washing machine will perform some additional rinses.
Select the START/PAUSE by pressing button 8
To start the selected programme, press this button, the corresponding red pilot
light stops blinking.  The pilot  light 
10.1 is on to indicate that the appliance is
operating.
The  pilot  light 
10.3 is on to indicate that the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press button 
8: the corresponding
red pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,  press
button
8 8again . If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the
countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button
8blinks for 3 times the message  Erris displayed for a few seconds.

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Select the DELAY START by pressing button 9
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press button
9repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The corresponding symbol will appear
on the display.
The washing programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours
and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by pressing this button.
The selected delay time value will appear on the display for a few secon\
ds, then
the duration of the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you
press button 
8. You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before
you press this button. 
The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in
the machine during the delay time, press button 
8to set the machine to pause.
Add the laundry, close the door and press button 
8again. 
Selecting the delayed 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 9once until the symbol 0’is displayed;
●press button 8again to start the programme.
Important! The Del ay start cannot be selected with  DRAIN programme
.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some option before the programme carries it out. Before
you make any change, you must pause the machine by pressing the button 
8.
Changing a running programme is possible  only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to 
O/OFFand then to the new programme position.
Start the new programme by depressing button 
8again. The washing water in
the tub will be not emptied out. 
Interrupting a programme
Press button 8to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding
light starts blinking. Press this button again to restart the programme.
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Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to O/OFFto 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 button 8. If the pilot light 10.3 goes
off, the door can be opened.
If the pilot light 
10.3 remains on and the door is locked, this means that the
machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the
door cannot be opened.
If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch t\
he
machine off by turning the selector dial to 
O/OFF. After a few minutes the
door can be opened  (pay attention to the water level and temperature!) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again
and to press button 
8.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 8, the pilot light 10.1
or  10.2 
and 10.3 go off and a blinking 0will 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 pilot light 
10.3 and the light of the Rinse Hold option remain lit
and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out be\
fore
opening the door.
Follow the instructions below to empty out the water:
●turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF
●select the  DRAIN or SPIN programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the relevant button
●press button 8
●when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking 0. The door can
now be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
O/OFFto switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Lea\
ve the
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DRYING only
The recommended loads size is 3 kg for cottons and linen, and 2 kg for
synthetics. Note! It is possible also to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see
the drying time table).  The water tap must be open and the drain hose must
be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.
Select the drying programme by turning the programme selector
dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme for Cottons or
Synthetics in the Drying sector. The pilot light 
10.2illuminates.
Select the drying time by pressing button  6
With this button is possible to select the duration of the drying cycle according
to the type of fabric (cotton or synthetic). Press button 
6, until the time you
want appears on the display.
For  Cottons you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes  ( (
4.10)
)
.
.
For  Synthetics you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes
(
(
2.10)
) .
.
Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 mins. Press then
button 
8to start the programme. The selected drying time on the display
decreases by one unit every minute.
Note!
The programme time will automatically increase by up to 2 minutes, this is quite
normal.
Note!  The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or
eventual laundry rolling up during spinning phase may cause a not uniform
dryness. So, in the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry
remains slightly wet, we suggest you to stretch the items rolled up out, to
redistribute evenly the laundry in the drum and to select an additional d\
rying
cycle of 20-30 minutes.

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At the end of the programme
At the end of the drying programme, some acoustic signals sound. A blinking «0»
appears on the display, the pilot light 
10.2and 10.3 and the light of the
button 
8go off. At this point, begins an anti-crease phase which lasts about 10
minutes. During this time the door is locked.
Note!
If you whish to open the door before or during the anti-crease phase or to inter-
rupt it, press any button or turn the programme selector dial to any programme
position (except «
O/OFF»), the door can be opened. Turn the selector dial to
the «
O/OFF» position to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry. 
Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme)
For NON-STOP programmes, the recommended load size is 3 kg for cotton and 2
kg for synthetics.
Note! It is possible also to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the drying
time table).
Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying p\
ro-
gramme.
Select the washing and the drying programme by turning the
programme selector dial (1) and button 6
Switch the machine on by turning the selector dial to the selected washi\
ng
programme/temperature and press the buttons corresponding to the required
options. When selecting an «autodrying programme» the pilot lights 
10.1and
10.2illuminate. If you press button 6 the DRYING TIME value appears on the
display for a few seconds, then the entire duration of the washing and drying
cycle appears again. 
If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance
to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy. 
In any case the reduction of the spin speed is only possible after
selecting drying.  The lowest values you can select are the following: with
drying time 900 r.p.m. for cottons and 700 r.p.m. for synthetics. Select the drying
time suitable to your laundry and start the programme by pressing button 
8.
At the end of the programme, follow the instructions given in the
corresponding previous chapter.

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