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 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
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 the water inlet filters
If the appliance doesnt fill, takes long to fill water, the starting button blinks yellow or the
display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter What to do if... for more de-
tails), check if the water inlet filters are blocked .
To clean the water inlet filters:
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. Make
sure the connection is tight.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine.
Keep a rug nearby because some water
may flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
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							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. 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.
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.
Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the
drain programme. This will activate the ECO Valve device avoiding that part of the deter-
gent remains unused at next washing.
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							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 the water supply
•
 : problem with the water draining
•
 : door open
•
 : anti-flooding system has activated
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 7 to restart the programme. If af-
ter all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly.
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 instal-
lation.
The main fuse has blown.
•Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the button 7 has 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.
• Deactivate this device.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. • Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve fil-
ter are blocked. 
• Clean the water inlet filters. (See Cleaning
the water inlet filters for more details)
The door is not properly closed. 
• Close the door firmly.
The machine fills then empties immediately:The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Water drain-
age» section.
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							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 detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth-
er 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 or the inlet hose is damaged.
• Replace it with a new one.
The cap on the filter has not been replaced or
the filter has not been properly screwed in after
cleaning action.
• Refit the cap on the filter or screw the filter
fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use an-
other one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stub-
born stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct tem-
perature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Reduce the laundry load.
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 symbol 9.5 has gone off.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.
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							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 in because the laundry is not evenly distrib-
uted in the drum. The laundry is redistributed
by reverse rotation of the drum. This may hap-
pen several times before the unbalance disap-
pears and normal spinning can resume. If, after
some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the machine will not
spin.
• The laundry load is perhaps to little, add
more items, redistribute the load manually
and then select the spinning programme.
The machine makes an unusual noise:
The machine is fitted with a type of motor
which makes an unusual noise compared with
other traditional motors. This new motor en-
sures a softer start and more even distribution
of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as
well as increased stability of the machine.
No water is visible in the drum:Machines based on modern technology operate
very economically using very little water with-
out affecting performance.
The display shows the alarm code  :
Anti-flooding system has activated.
• Pull out the plug from the power socket,
close the water tap and contact the Service
Force Centre.
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							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 SpeedMaximum1000 rpm (LS 70840)
1200 rpm (LS 72840)
CONSUMPTION VALUES
Programme1)Energy consumption (KWh)2)Water consumption (li-
tre)2)
White Cottons 95 °C1.9562
Cottons 60 °C1.1558
Cottons 40 °C0.7558
Synthetics 40 °C0.550
Delicates 40 °C0.558
Wool/ Handwash 30 °C0.2842
1) Refer to the display for the programme time.
2) The consumption information shown in this chart is indicative. It can vary depending on the quantity and the
type of laundry, on the temperature of the water supply and on the ambient temperature.
Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values
The cotton 60 °C economy and cotton 40 °C economy are the standard cotton programmes
for normally soiled cotton laundry. They are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry
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							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 packaging, care-
fully lay machine on it’s back to remove
the polystyrene base from the bottom.
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							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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