AEG Lavamat 47080 Information Manual

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User information22Care and cleaning
Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the
washing machine.
Descaling the washing machine
Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the
detergent was correctly proportioned.
If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially
designed for washing machines that you can find in the shops.  Respect
the proportion and frequency of descaling shown on your packaging.
The surface
Clean the surface of your washing...

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23You can thus clean it using running water
and a brush or a twisted cloth.  Check that
the siphons at the back of the detergents
dispenser are not blocked.
Reassembly :
Put the detergents dispenser in the notches
until they lock.
The drain filter
Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regularly.  The
filter*
 light  comes on if the filter is blocked. In this case clean it
immediately. If you wash washing that is very fluffy, clean it after
each wash.
Open the door, with a...

User information24Drain residual water:
Put a receptacle under the drain.  Turn the cap
in the anti-clockwise direction until it is
vertical to release residual water.
Remove the filter:
Unscrew the cap all the way and take it off.
Clean it tho-roughly with running water.  Put
the assembly back and screw it in the
clockwise direction.
After cleaning the filter, you are required to closed the door. In fact,
for reasons of safety, the door must be closed when the appliance is
working. 

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25Operating problems
Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your
washing machine.  However, if you face a problem with its operation,
please read the following sections before calling the After Sales ser-
vice. SymptomCauseThe washing machine will
not start or will not fill•the washing machine is not correctly
connected, the electrical installation is
not working,
•the cover of your washing machine
and the drum flaps are not correctly
closed,
•you did not control...

User’s instructions26There is water on the floor
around the washing ma-
chine•excess detergent has made too much
foam that overflowed,
•the detergent is not suitable for
washing machine,
•the drain siphon is not hooked on pro-
perly,
•the drain filter was not put back into
place,
•the water inlet pipe is leaking.Washing results are not sa-
tisfactory•the detergent is not suitable for
machine washing,
•there is too much washing in the
drum,
•the washing program is not appro-
priate,
•there is not enough...

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27The washing cycle is much
too long•the water inlet is blocked,
•there was a power supply failure or the
water was cut off,
•the motor temperature safety device
tripped,
•the water inlet temperature is lower
than normal,
•the foam detection safety system trip-
ped (too much detergent) and the
washing machine evacuated the foam,
•the anti-unbalance mass safety device
tripped, an additional phase was
added to distribute the washing in the
drum better.The «End» light**
 flashes 4
times...

User’s instructions28Softener or Javel water
flows through the over-
flow orifice when filling* •you did not put in the right amount,
•the siphons at the back of the deter-
gents dispenser are blocked.
*depending on model.
** Eliminate the causes of the failure if you find them, and then press on the
«Start/Pause» pusbutton to restart the interrupted program.SymptomCause 

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29A. FOR THE INSTALLER
Installation and connection instructions
Warnings
•This washing machine is heavy. Take care when moving it.
•You must remove the packing on the washing machine before
use.  Failure to remove all transport protection devices can cause
damage to the washing machine or nearby furniture.  The
washing machine must be unplugged while packing is being
removed.
•Do not allow any one other than a qualified plumber to make the
hydraulic connections necessary to install your...

User information30Unpacking
Packing used to protect internal parts of the washing 
machine during transport must be removed before the 
washing machine is put into service for the first time.
Remove all packing from the washing machine.
Tilt the washing machine sideways and then
remove the packing under the motor, and
straighten the washing machine.
Tilt the washing machine back-wards, rotate it
by a quarter of a turn on one of its corner to
remove the transport base.
Open the washing machine lid and...