AEG Lavamat 86850 Instruction Booklet

41Consumption value
The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative,
as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water
temperature and on the ambient temperature.
(*) «Economy 60°C» with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data
entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
Consumption value
Programme Water consumption
(lltres)Energy consumption
(KWh)Programme duration
(Minutes)
White Cottons 95°622.1
For...

42Installation
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.
1.After removing all the packaging, carefully
lay machine on it’s back to remove the
polystyrene base from the bottom.
2.Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose
from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.
3.
With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the...

43Installation
4.Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B
and the six smaller bolts C.
5.Remove the bracket Dand tighten up the six
smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic
spacerE.
6.Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the
drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the
door seal.
7.Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones
with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in
the bag containing the instruction booklet.
8.Connect the water inlet hose as described...

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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 coal-
burning stove, an insulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the side facing...

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Do not place the inlet hose downwards. 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 hose, be sure to tighten
the ring nut again to prevent leaks.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread.
Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. 
Installation should comply with local water authority
and building regulations requirements. A minimum
water pressure of 0.05 MPa is required...

Place the drain hose into your
standpipe, which should have an
internal diameter of approximately
38mm thus ensuring there is an air
break between the drain hose and
standpipe.
When discharging into a standpipe
ensure 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
from your local Service Force Centre.
The joining piece must have an...

If you intend the drain hose from the machine to
empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and
the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece”
supplied.
In the interest of the environment
Washing machines and dishwashers
should be connected to the FOUL
drainage system, the water will then
be taken to a sewage works for treat-
ment before being discharged safely
into a river.
It is essential that these appliances are
not connected to the surface water
drainage system as this water is...

Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appli-
ance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol  or coloured green and yellow.
Connect the blue...

49Environment concerns
Enviroment concerns
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol  are recyclable.
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Standard guarantee conditions 
We, AEG-Electrolux , undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur-
chase this AEG-Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective
by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or
replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition
that: 
 The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity
supply stated on the rating plate. 
 The appliance has been used for...