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 properly inserted in the power
socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical installa-
tion.
The main fuse has blown.
•Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the button 5 has not been pressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the
button 5 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. (Yellow pilot light of
button 5 blinks)
• Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (Yellow pi-
lot light of button 5 blinks)
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter
are blocked. (Yellow pilot light of button 5
blinks)
• Clean the water inlet filters (see Cleaning the
water inlet filters for more details)
The door is not properly closed. (Yellow pilot
light of button 5 blinks)
• Close firmly the door.
The machine fills then empties immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drain-
age» section.
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							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
drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
• The laundry load is perhaps to little, add more
items, redistribute the load manually and
then select the spinning programme.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use another
one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of
the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to
see this as the water runs down the hose; check
to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain or the inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has
not been replaced or the filter has not been
properly screwed in after cleaning action.
• Refit the cap on the emergency emptying
hose or screw the filter fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use anoth-
er one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stub-
born stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct tem-
perature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Introduce into the drum less laundry.
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							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 not evenly distributed in the
drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
The machine makes an unusual noise:
The machine is fitted with a type of motor
which makes an unusual noise compared with
other traditional motors. This new motor en-
sures a softer start and more even distribution
of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as
well as increased stability of the machine.
No water is visible in the drum:Machines based on modern technology operate
very economically using very little water with-
out affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
contact our service centre. Before telephoning,
make a note of the model, serial number and pur-
chase date of your machine: the Service Centre
will require this information.
TECHNICAL DATA
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth60 cm
85 cm
63 cm
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							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/ Handwash 30 °C0.255355
1) The consumption information shown in this chart is indicative. It can vary depending on the quantity and the
type of laundry, on the temperature of the water supply and on the ambient temperature.
Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values
The cotton 60 °C economy and cotton 40 °C economy are the standard cotton programmes
for normally soiled cotton laundry. They are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry
and they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water con-
sumption for washing that type of cotton laundry.
They agree with EN60456.
The actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever
has to be transported again.
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							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 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 accessible for the engineer in
the event of a breakdown.
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.
Water inlet
This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
1. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4”
thread. Always use the hose supplied
with the appliance.
Do not use the hose from your previ-
ous machine to connect to the water
supply.
2. The other end of the inlet hose which
connects to the machine can be turned
as showed in the picture.
Do not place the inlet hose down-
wards. Angle the hose to the left or
right depending on the position of
your water tap.
3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the
ring nut. After positioning the inlet
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							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 used
for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have
collected in the pipes.
WARNING!
Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ re-
quirements.
The appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe operation of the appli-
ance.
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 vertical distance of 5.02 m (16.5 ft) between the appliance’s
inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank.
Water drainage
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your homes drainage system
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 stand-
pipe, which should have an internal di-
ameter of approximately 38 mm thus
ensuring there is an air break between
the drain hose and standpipe.
When discharging into a standpipe en-
sure 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 extended to a
maximum of 4 metres. An additional
drain hose and joining piece is available
38 mm (11.2”)
standpipe
diameter
30 cm(12”)
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							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
the appliance.
If you intend to drain the hose from the ma-
chine into a sink, make sure that the sink is
empty and the plug hole is not blocked.
Use the plastic “U - Piece” supplied.
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.
loop
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							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 electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of
the appliance door.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also
taking into account any other appliances in use.
WARNING!
Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
WARNING!
The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the
fuse in the plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363/A) fuse must be used.
WARNING!
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through
failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
WARNING!
Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this MUST be carried
out by a Service Centre.
The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.
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