AEG Lavamat 84950 Instruction Booklet

							LAVAMAT 84950
Instruction bookletWashing machine
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							Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. 
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional
design and cutting edge technology. 
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best
performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of
excellence. 
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an
integral part of our products. 
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we
recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner
of the appliance. 
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
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The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information
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							Contents
Instruction booklet
Safety information 6-8
Product Description 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Control panel 10
Display 10
First use 11
Setting the language 11
Setting the time 11
Personalization 12
Setting the brightness 12
Setting the contrast 12
Setting the acoustic signal 12
Return to main menu 12
Daily use 13
Load the laundry 13
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 13
Select the required programme 14
Select the temperature 14
Select the spin speed, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option 15
Select the options 16
Select the PREWASH option 16
Select the STAIN option 16
Select the SENSITIVE option 17
Select the EXTRA RINSE option 17
Select the QUICK option 17
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							Select the SAVE MEMORY option 17
Select the CHILD LOCK option 19
DISPLAY 19
Select the START/PAUSE 20
Select the DELAY START 20
Altering an option or a running programme 21
Interrupting a programme 21
Cancelling a programme 21
Opening the door after the programme has started 22
At the end of the programme 22
Washing programmes 23-26
Programme informations 27-28
Washing hints 29-32
Sorting the laundry 29
Temperature 29
Before loading the laundry 29
Maximum loads 30
Laundry weights 30
Removing stains 30
Detergents and additives 31
Quantity of detergent to be used 32
Care and cleaning 33
Descaling 33
After each wash 33
External cleaning 33
Detergent dispenser drawer 33
Drain pump 34
Water inlet filter 35
Frost precautions 36
Emergency emptying out 36
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							Something not working 37-41
Technical Data 42
Consumption value 43
Installation 44
Unpacking 44
Positioning and levelling 44
Water inlet 46
Water-stop device 47
Water drainage 48
Electrical connection 49-50
Enviroment concerns 51
Packaging materials 51
Old machine 51
Ecological hints 51
Garantee 52-53
Customer service centres 55
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Instruction booklet
Safety information
Prior to using for the first time
• The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry
standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However,
as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
You MUSTread them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
 It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
 You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
 Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged,
contact your supplier.
 If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus
temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours
before using for the first time.
General safety
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in
any way.
During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please
check into the drum before using.
Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
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Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance
with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance
drum light need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Installation
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do
not use it and contact the Service Centre.
All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can
occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant
section in the user manual.
After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on
its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to
allow air to circulate freely
Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the
«dangers of freezing» chapter.
Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes
other than those for which it was designed.
Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
Safety information
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							Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in
the machine.
Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing
machine is accessible.
Child Safety
This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 
This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision. 
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this the
machine incorporates special feature. To
activate this device, rotate the button
(without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal.
If necessary use a coin. To disable this
device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-
clockwise until the groove is vertical.
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							Product description
Your new appliancemeets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for prewash phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives(fabric softener, starch).
Compartment for stain remover used for main wash withSTAIN -
option.
Rating plate
Drain pump
Three adjustable feet; The rear 
foot on the left-hand side is 
automaticDetergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Drum light
Door opening handle
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							10Control panel
Control panel
Display
Delay Start - symbol
«TIME» - option symbol
Spin Speed, Rinse Hold, Night Cycle
- symbol
Temperature - symbolInformation field, shows the
current settings
Washing programme duration
End of the programme
Options


	

 





	
«TIME» button
Display
«START/PAUSE» button
«DELAY START» buttonProgramme selector dial 
«TEMP» (Temperature button)
«SPIN reduction» button
«OPTIONS» button
«OK» button
	


	
 






 











 
  


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