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 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. For the stain treatment before
the washing cycl, follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
detergent quantities. If you use any specific product to remove the stains, you
must start the cycle of washing immediately .
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).
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							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, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers,
quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried.

Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these
can attract the fluff.
Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying.
To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener
when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tum-
ble dryers.
Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must
not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or
similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of
harmful vapours..
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							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 your laundry in a more suitable
way, according to the different fabrics. Take note of the duration drying time of the
already performed cycles.
Additional drying
If the laundry is till dump at the end of the drying programme, select again a short
drying.
Attention! Do not over dry the laundry in order to avoid creasing of
fabrics or garment’s shrinking .
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							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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							35Care 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 
7, 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. 
3.Open the pump door.
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							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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							37Care and cleaning 
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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							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 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. When 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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							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: problem with the water supply
E20:problem with the water draining
E40: door open.
EF0: Anti-flooding system has activated
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 
7 7to restart the programme. If
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
Problem Possible cause/Solution
The washer-dryer does not start:
The door has not been closed. E40
 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 
7has not been pressed.
 Please turn the selector dial and press the button 
7
again.
The delay start has been selected. 
 If the laundry is to be washed immediately, cancel
the delay start. 
The Child safety lock has been activated. 
 Deactivated this device. 
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. E10

The inlet hose is squashed or kinked.
E10
 Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.
E10
 Clean the water inlet hose filter.
The door is not properly closed. 
E40
 Close firmly the door.
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							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 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. E20
 Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged.
E20
 Clean the drain filter.
An option/programme that ends with the water still
in the tub or eliminates all the spinning phases has
been selected.
 Disable the option.
 Select the draining or the spinning programme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
 Redistribute the laundry.
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 proparly screwed in after cleaning
action.
 Put the cap back on the filter or screw the filter
fully in.
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