AEG Lavamat 84950 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: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine:soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink:depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then
with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then
rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains:first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub
with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this
appliance:
powder detergents for all types of fabric,
powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C
max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.
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							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.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
 you are washing a small load,
 the laundry is lightly soiled,
 large amounts of foam form during washing.Pour le traitement des taches
avant le cycle de lavage, conformez-vous aux doses et aux instructions
préconisées par le fabricant du produit. Si vous utilisez du produit de lavage
pour traiter les taches, vous devez démarrer immédiatement le cycle de
lavage.
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called «degrees» of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local authority.
Note:A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (=
soft).
Level 
1
Characteristic 
soft
Degrees of water hardness
German
°dHFrench
°T.H.
0-70-15
2medium8-1416-25
3hard 15-2126-37
4very hard> 21> 37
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							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. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells
forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help
to preserve the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of
residues inside the drum. 
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
 The drum should be empty of laundry.
 Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
 Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological
properties
.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then
dry thoroughly. 
Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean
the cabinet.
Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1.Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly.
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							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 machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as
safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
1.Disconnect the appliance.
2.If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down. 
3.Open the pump door.
4.Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
5.Release the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap.
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							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 during a wash
cycle, always wait until the appliance has
finished the cycle, and is empty. When
replacing the cover, ensure it is securely
retightened so as to stop leaks and young
children being able to remove it. 
Water inlet filter
If you notice that the machine is taking longer to
fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is
not blocked.
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
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							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 removed, avoiding ice
forming and consequently damage to the appliance.
When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is
above 0°C.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:
1.pull out the plug from the power socket; 
2.close the water tap; 
3.if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
4.open the the pump door;
5.place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose
into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the
bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl.
Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out;
6.clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
7.replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it;
8.screw the pump again and close the door.
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							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 working:
●Problem with the water supply:«Cannot fill water. Please check that the
tap is open and then press START/PAUSE».
●Problem with the water draining:«Cannot drain the water. Please check
that the filter is clean and then press START/PAUSE».
●Door open: «Please check that the door is closed properly and then press
START/PAUSE».
●Anti-flooding system has been activated:«Anti-flooding system has been
activated. Please check inlet/drain pipe connections».
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pausebutton to restart
the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local
Service Centre.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not
start:
The door has not been closed. «Please check..
..and then press START/PAUSE»
 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
installation.
The main fuse has blown.
Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the START/PAUSE button has not been depressed.
Please turn the selector dial and press the
START/PAUSE button again.
The DELAY START has been selected. 
 If the laundry are to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start. 
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							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 programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
 Redistribute the laundry.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. «Cannot fill ... press
START/PAUSE».

Open the water tap. 
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.«Cannot
fill ... press START/PAUSE».
 Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. «Cannot
fill ... press START/PAUSE».
 Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed. «Cannot fill ...
press START/PAUSE».
 Close firmly the door.
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							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 after cleaning the pump.
 Put the cap back on the emergency emptying
and place the latter back in its seat.
Problem Possible 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 some minutes.
There is water in the drum.
 Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
 Increase the detergent quantity or use another
one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
 Use commercial products to treat the stubborn
stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
 Check if you have selected the correct
temperature.
Excessive laundry load.
 Introduce into the drum less laundry.
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							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 laundry in the drum.
 Load more laundry.
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has
cut in because the laundry is not  evenly
distributed  in the drum. The laundry is
redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum.
This may happen several times before the
unbalance disappears and normal spinning can
resume. If, after some minutes, the laundry is still
not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine
will not spin.
 Redistribute the 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 ensures a
softer start and more even distribution of the
laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the machine.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
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