AEG Lavamat 1620 Information Manual

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Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried 
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
1WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures 
not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the 
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of 
having to change the fuse in the...

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Permanent Connection
In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a 
double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply 
(mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and 
of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current 
electrical regulations.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any 
point.
This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Di-
rective 76/899.
Voltage 240 V AC:...

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Connecting to the water supply
Permitted water pressure
The water pressure must be at least 0.5 bar (= 5 N/cm2=0.05MPa) and 
may be a maximum of 10 bar (= 100 N/cm2=1MPa). 
–If more than 10 bar: Connect a pressure reduction valve. 
–If less than 0.5 bar: Disconnect the appliance end of the inlet hose 
from the solenoid inlet valve and remove the flow meter. (In addition 
remove the filter using pointed pliers and take out the rubber gasket 
behind it.) Re-insert the filter.
Water inlet
Attention!
An...

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4.Connect the hose to a tap with a 
3/4” thread. 
Always use the hose supplied with 
the appliance. 
Installation should comply with local 
water authority and building regula-
tions’ requirements.
A minimum water pressure of 0.05 
MPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe op-
eration of the appliance.
If you cannot make the cold water 
connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate 
the appliance from your cold water storage system. 
There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16.5 ft)...

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Water Drainage
The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the 
drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe 
should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia-
gram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and 
standpipe.
Important! It is essential to lay the drainage hose without kinks.
When discharging into a stand-
pipe ensure that the top of the 
curve in the hose end is no more 
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Pumping heights of over 1 metre
The washing machine’s drain pump is able to pump water to a height of 
1 metre, calculated from the surface on which the appliance is installed. 
Important! If pumping height is over 1 metre malfunctions and dam-
age to the appliance may arise.
For pumping heights over 1 metre a conversion kit can be obtained. 
Please contact Service Force Centre.
 

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Guarantee/Customer Service
European Guarantee
www.electrolux.com
This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user 
manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.  If you move 
from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee 
will move with you subject to the following qualifications:
 

The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which...

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Lietuva +370 5 2780609 Ozo 10A, LT 08200 Vilnius 
Luxembourg +352 42 431 301 Rue de Bitbourg, 7, L-1273 Hamm 
Magyarország +36 1 252 1773 H-1142 Budapest XIV, 
Erzsébet királyné útja 87 
Nederland +31 17 24 68 300 Vennootsweg 1, 2404 CG -
Alphen aan den Rijn
 
Norge +47 81 5 30 222 Risløkkvn. 2 , 0508 Oslo 
Österreich +43 18 66 400 Herziggasse 9, 1230 Wien 
Polska +48 22 43 47 300 ul. Kolejowa 5/7, Warszawa 
Portugal +35 12 14 40 39 39 Quinta da Fonte - Edificio Gonçalves Zarco - 
Q 35
2774 - 518 Paço...

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