AEG Lavamat L 16850 Manual

							41What to do if...
The machine does not dry or does
not dry properly
The drying time or the dryness degree has not been
selected .
 Select the drying time or the dryness degree
The water tap is not turned on (
E10)
 Open the water tap.
The drain filter is clogged (
E20)
 Clean the drain filter.
The machine is overloaded.
 Introduce into the drum less laundry.
The selected drying programme, time or dryness
degree was not suitable for the laundry
 Select the suitable drying programme, time or
dryness degree for the laundry.
Problem Cause possible/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 until the DOOR symbol disappears.
There is water in the drum.
 Select drain or spin programme to empty out the
water.
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.
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							42What to do if...
Technical Data
Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth (door included)60 cm
85 cm
63 cm
Electrical connection
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,80MPa
Maximum LoadCottons7 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1600 rpm
Maximum Dry Load Cotton
Cotton Big Capacity
Synthetics3.5 Kg
5.0Kg
2.0kg
Power supply voltage/frequency
Total power absorbed
Minimum fuse protection220-230 V/50 Hz
2050 W
10 A
Problem Cause possible/Solution
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.

	

	

	

	

No water is visible in the drum:
Machines based on modern technology operate very
economically using very little water without affecting
performance.
The display shows the alarm code
EF0: :
Anti-flooding system has activated.
 Disconnect the appliance and contact the Service
Force Centre 
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							43Consumption value
Consumption 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.
Programme Water consumption
(lltres)Energy consumption
(KWh)Programme duration
(Minutes)
White Cottons 95°622.1
For the duration of the
programmes, please refer
to the display on the
control panel.
Cottons60°581.35
(*)Cotton ECOMONY 60°521.19
Cottons 40°580.75
Synthetics 60°540.9
Delicates 40°630.55
Wool ( Handwash) 30°620.25
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							44Installation
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
central rear bolt 
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							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 under the
paragraph «Water inlet».
All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in
the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.
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							46Installation
	

	

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
the cooker or stove, must be inserted between the two appliances.
The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop
below 0.
The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for the
engineer in the event of a breakdown.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard,
wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness
in the floor.
Water inlet
An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum.
Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the
water supply.
This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
1.Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose.
2.Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine.
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. 
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to
move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed
for this type of use.
Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations
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							requirements. A minimum water pressure of 0.05
MPa is required for safe operation of the appliance.
If you cannot make the cold water connection direct
from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the
appliance from your cold water storage system. There
should be a minimum distance of between the appli-
ance’s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank.
Water-stop device
The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device,
which protects against damage caused by water leaks in
the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of
the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the
window “A A
”. Should this occur, turn the water tap off
and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose.
Water drainage
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your homes drainage
system using one of the following methods.
1. Into a drainage standpipe.
Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using
the “U” piece” supplied.
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.
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							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 internal
diameter of 18 mm.
If your drain hose looks like this (see the relevant
pcture) you do not require the “U” piece”. Just push
the hose firmly into the standpipe.
2. Onto a sink outlet spigot.
If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blanking plug that may
be in place.
Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a
clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain
hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink
entering the washing machine.
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 internal diameter of 18
mm.
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.
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							49Installation
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
treatment 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 discharged directly into a river or
stream and may cause pollution.
If you require any further advice
please contact your local water
authority.
Electrical connection
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or
injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it
must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case
it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

	





	
	
	
		


		

	

	

	
	

	

	




 
	

	
		


		

	
	 
	

	

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							50Installation
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 (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with
the letter «N» or coloured black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter «L» or coloured red.
The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 13
Amp BS1363/A A
fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indi-
cated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG/ELECTROLUX
Service Centre.
The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the
machine.
Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this MUST
be carried out by a Service Centre. 
Permanent connection
In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole
switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum
gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required
load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.
The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point.
This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician.
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