AEG Lavamat 86850 Instruction Booklet

							31Preparing 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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							32Care 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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							33Care 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.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the
washing or tap water containing iron.
Important!Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1.Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless
steel.
2.Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent
residues. Programme: COTTONS/LINEN 90° or 95°C, press the button 
6, add
approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the
fold.
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. 
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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.
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. 
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							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.
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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							36What to do if...
What to do if...
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 yellowpilot light ot the button
8.blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the
same some acoustic signals sound 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».
●Problem with the water draining:«Cannot drain the water. Please check
that the filter is clean and then press START»
●Door open: «Please check that the door is closed properly and then press
START»
●Anti-flooding system has activated:«Anti-flooding system has been
activated. Please check inlet/drain pipe connections».
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 
8.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 that
the door is closed properly and then press
START»
●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
button 
8has not been depressed.
●Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8
again.
The delay start has been selected. 
●If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel
the delay start. 
The CHILD SAFETY LOCK has been activated. 
 Deactivate this device. 
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							37What to do if...
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. Please check that the filter is clean and
then press button START»
●Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged.«Cannot drain the water.
Please check that the filter is clean and then press
button START»
●Clean the drain pump.
An option or a programme the ends with the water
still in tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases
has been selected.
●Select a draining or spinning 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 water. Please
check that the tap is open and then press button
START».
●Open the water tap. 
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.«Cannot fill
water. Please check that the tap is open and then
press button START».
●Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.«Cannot fill
water. Please check that the tap is open and then
press button START».
●Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed «Please check that
the door is closed properly and then press
button START».
●Close firmly the door.
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							38What to do if...
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 filter has not been replaced or the
filter has not been properly screwed on after cleaning
actions.
●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.
There is water in the drum.
●Select drain or spin programme to empty out the
water.
●For opening the door refer to display messages .
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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							39What to do if...
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.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The display shows the alarm code:
«Anti-flooding system has been
activated. Please check inlet/drain
pipe connections»Anti-flooding system has activated.
●Disconnect the appliance and contact the Service
Force Centre 
The drum light doesn’t work:Please contact your local Service Centre.
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Technical Data
Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
(door included)60 cm
85 cm
63 cm
230-240 V/50 Hz2050 W10 AElectrical connection Voltage -
Overall power - FusePower supply voltage/frequency
Total power absorbed
Minimum fuse protection
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,80MPa
Maximum LoadCottons7 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1600 rpm
Technical data
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
purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre
will require this information.


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