AEG Lavamat L 16850 Manual

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 manufacturers’ 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...

Preparing the drying cycle
As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain
water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.
Attention!
Before starting the drying programme, reduce the loads of washed laundry, in
order to obtain good performances.
Laundry not suitable for drying
•Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,  garments
with metal inserts, nylon stockings,...

Gargment’s labels
For drying, follow the indications given on the manufacturer’s labels:
May be tumble dried
Drying at high temperature
Drying at reduced temperature
Do not tumble dry.
Drying cycle duration
The drying time may vary depending on:
 speed of the final spin
 dryness degree required (extra dry, iron dry, cupboard dry)
 type of laundry
 wheight of the load size
The average drying time for a timed drying are indicated in the «Drying program-
mes» chapter. The experience will help you to dry...

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...

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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...

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.
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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...

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...

39What 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 theyellowpilot light of button 
7blinks, 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:
E10:...

40What to do if...
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.
 Reduce the laundry load.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The machine fills then empties
immediately:The end of...