AEG Lavamat 52840 User Manual

•2 flashes = «The machine does not empty and/or does not spin», follow the corre-
sponding suggestions in «Possible cause/Solutions» box and restart the programme.
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 5 to restart the programme. If af-
ter all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. (Yellow pilot
light of button 5 blinks)
• Close firmly the door.
The plug is not...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not empty and/or does
not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Yellow
pilot light of button 5 blinks)
• Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. (Yellow pilot light
of button 5 blinks)
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the
water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the
spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait a few minutes.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.
The machine vibrates is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been re-
moved.
• Check the correct installation of the appli-
ance.
The support feet have not been adjusted.
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is...

Electrical connection
Voltage - Overall power - FuseInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating
plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton6 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1200 rpm
CONSUMPTION VALUES
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)1)Water consump-
tion (litre)1)Programme dura-
tion (Minutes)1) 
White Cottons 95 °C2.061135
Cottons 60 °C1.358125
Cottons 40 °C0.758120
Synthetics 40 °C0.55080
Delicates 40 °C0.556065
Wool/...

1. After removing all the packaging, care-
fully lay machine on it’s back to remove
the polystyrene base from the bottom.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the
draining and inlet hose from the hose
holders on the rear of the appliance.
3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key
supplied with the appliance.
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4. 0Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
5. Open the porthole and remove the poly-
styrene block fitted on the door seal.
6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding plas-
tic plug caps supplied in the bag con-
taining the instruction booklet.
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Positioning and levelling
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 coalburning stove, an in-
sulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the
side facing the...

hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut
again to prevent leaks.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the
tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.
Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations require-
ments. A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa is required for safe operation of the appli-
ance.
Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been...

from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter
of 18 mm.
If your drain hose looks like this (see be-
low) you do not require the “U” piece”.
Just push the hose firmly in to the
standpipe.
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, ensure a loop is
formed in the drain hose (see diagram)
to prevent waste from the sink entering...

In the interest of the environment
The appliance should be connected to the FOUL
drainage system, the water will then be taken to a
sewage works for treatment before being dis-
charged safely into a river.
It is essential that these appliances are not con-
nected 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 CONNECTION
Information on the...