AEG Lavamat Ls 72840 User Manual

1.
Remove the drawer by pressing the
catch downwards and by pulling it out.
Flush it out under a tap, to remove any
traces of accumulated powder.
2.
To aid cleaning, the top part of the addi-
tive compartment should be removed.
Clean all parts with water.
3.
Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer
with a brush.
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...

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
cover.
6. When no more water comes out, un-
screw 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.
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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.
Cleaning...

7. Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
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....

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 yellow pilot light of button 7 blinks, one of
the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic sig-
nals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:
•
 : problem with...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the
water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the
spinning phases has been selected.
• Select the draining or the spinning pro-
gramme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much...

ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine vibrates or is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been re-
moved.
• Check the correct installation of the appli-
ance.
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...

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 pur-
chase date of your machine: the Service Centre
will require this information.
TECHNICAL DATA
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth60 cm
85 cm
45 cm
Electrical connectionInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating
plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton6 kg
Spin...

and they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water con-
sumption for washing that type of cotton laundry.
They agree with EN60456.
The actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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...

2. Remove the power supply cable and the
draining and inlet hose from the hose
holders on the rear of the appliance.
3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key
supplied with the appliance.
4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
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