AEG Lavamat 84950 A Instruction Booklet

31Preparing the wash cycle
Rust:oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be
careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will
already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains:treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass:soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue:moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick:...

32Preparing the wash cycle
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an
optimal use of the concentrated detergent.
Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just
beforestarting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment
marked  before starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer....

33Care and cleaning
Care and cleaning
You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can
carry out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a
water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturers instructions.
This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while....

34Care and cleaning 
2.Remove the conditioner insert from the
middle compartment. 
3.Clean all parts with water.
4.Put the conditioner insert in as far as it
will go, so that it is firmly in place.
5.Clean all parts of the washing ma-
chine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a
brush.
6.Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if
 the machine does not empty and/or spin 
 the...

35Care and cleaning
6.When no more water comes out,
unscrew the pump and remove it.
Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
pump.
7.Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.
8.Put the cap back on the emergency
emptying hose and place the latter
back in its seat.
9.Screw the pump fully in.
10. Close the pump door.
Warning!
When the appliance is in use and
depending on the programme selected
there can be hot water in the pump. Never
remove the pump cover...

36Care and cleaning 
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below
0°C, proceed as follows:
1.Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.
2.Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a
bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.
3.Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying
hose after having put the cap on again
.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is...

37Something not working
Something not working
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can
be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local
Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the yellowSTART/PAUSE pilot light
flashes, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same
some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is
not...

38Something not working
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The machine fills then empties
immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low. 
 Refer to relevant paragraph in «water
drainage» section.
The machine does not empty
and/or does not spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked.«Cannot
drain the water...»
 Check the drain hose connection.
The drain pump is clogged.«Cannot drain the
water...».
 Clean the drain pump.
The option Rinse Hold  or Night Cycle 
has been selected.
 Select SPIN or DRAIN...

39Something not working
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 hose is damaged.
 Change it with a new one.
The cap on the emergency emptying hose has
not been replaced...

40Something not working
No water is visible in the drum:
Machines based on modern technology operate
very economically using very little water without
affecting performance.
The machine vibrates or is
noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been
removed.
 Check the correct installation of the appliance.
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...