AEG Lavamat 16820 Instruction Booklet

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Set the machine
upright and
remove the
remaining rear
screw. Slide out
the relevant pin.
Plug the open
holes with the
plugs which you will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction
booklet.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the
machine ever has to be transported again.
Positioning
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by
carpets, rugs etc.
 Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating.
 Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of
wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
 If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas
cooker or coal-burning stove, an insulating panel (85x57 cm) covered
with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be
inserted between the two appliances;
 The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature
can drop below 0°C.
 The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked.
 Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessi-
ble for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.
Levelling
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.
Installation on a suspended floor
Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. To
help prevent vibration we recommend you place a waterproof wood
panel, at least 15 mm thick under the appliance, secured to at least 2
floor beams with screws. If possible install the appliance in one of the
corners of the room, where the floor is more stable.
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							Water inlet (cold water connection only)
Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread.
Installation should comply with local water
authority and building regulations’ require-
ments.
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”. Should this occur, turn the
water tap off and refer to your Service Force
Centre to replace the hose.
Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring
nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure
to tighten the ring nut again to prevent
leaks.
Do not connect to a hot water supply.
Water drainage
This appliance is designed to be permanent-
ly plumbed into your homes drainage sys-
tem using one of the following methods.
1. Into a drainage standpipe.
Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain
hose using the “U” piece” supplied.
Place the drain hose into
your standpipe, which
should have an internal
diameter of approximately
38mm thus ensuring there
is an air break between the
drain hose and standpipe.
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							When discharging into a
standpipe ensure that the top
of the standpipe is no more
than 90 cm (35.4) and no less
than 60 cm (23.6) above
floor level.
The drain hose may be extend-
ed to a maximum of 4 metres.
An additional drain hose and
joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre. The joining
piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm.
2. Onto a sink 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 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 addition-
al drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force
Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm.
If you intend the drain hose from the machine
to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink
is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use
the plastic “U -Piece” supplied.
Important
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has
not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush
out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.
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In the interest of the environment
Washing machines and dish-
washers should be connected
to the FOUL drainage system,
the water will then be taken
to a sewage works for treat-
ment before being discharged
safely into a river.
It is essential that these appli-
ances are not connected to the
surface water drainage system
as this water is discharged
directly into a river or stream
and may cause pollution.
If you require any further
advice please contact your local
water authority.
Electrical connections
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure
not be observed.
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 the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol-
lowing code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
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							If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol  or coloured
green and yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use
a 13 Amp BS1363 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The
cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG Service
Centre.
The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the
machine.
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 3 mm 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 operation should only be performed by a qualified electrician.
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