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  • Page 1 EN User manual LAVAMAT 14840...
  • Page 2 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS 4 Safety information 5 Safety instructions 7 Product description 9 Special accessories for installation 9 Control panel 12 First use 12 Personalization 13 Daily use 17 Use - Drying only 18 Use - Washing and Drying 20 Washing programmes 23 Drying Programmes 24 Helpful hints and tips 27 Care and cleaning...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety information SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incor- rect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions • The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be ob- structed by a carpet. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation •...
  • Page 6 Safety instructions • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. •...

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product description – If you use a detergent ball, remove it before you set the drying programme. – Do not use a detergent ball when you set a non-stop programme. WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • Do not sit or stand on the open door. •...
  • Page 8 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash phase or stain re- mover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac- tion phase in the main wash.

  • Page 9: Special Accessories For Installation

    Child safety device Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal.
  • Page 10 Control panel 9 10 Programme selector dial SPIN button RINSE HOLD option AUTODRY button: EXTRADRY level STORE DRY level IRON DRY level DRYING TIME STAIN button TIME SAVING (TIME) button Display START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Indicator lights: A – WASHING B –...
  • Page 11 Display DISPLAY 2.05 (example) Duration of the set programme When you set a programme, the display shows the duration in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the maximum load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

  • Page 12: First Use

    Indicator lights When you set a washing programme, the WASHING light (A) illuminates and stays on. When you set a drying programme, the DRYING light (B) illuminates and stays on during the drying phase. When the appliance performs additional rinses, the EXTRA RINSE pilot light C) is on. To add additional rinses see the relevant section.

  • Page 13: Daily Use

    Daily use DAILY USE Load the laundry Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Close the door firmly. You must hear a click during closing.
  • Page 14 Daily use Turn the programme dial (1) to set the required programme Following the descriptions on the washing programme tables to choose the correct pro- gramme for your laundry (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme dial deter- mines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
  • Page 15 Daily use Select the STAIN option (Button 5) Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). The relevant light will light up. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C. If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into com- partment Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 6)
  • Page 16 Daily use Setting the delayed start: • Set the programme and the required options. • Set the delay start. • Press the button 8: the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start: •...

  • Page 17: Use - Drying Only

    If you have set a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, the door remains locked. The water must be emptied out before opening the door. During this time the drum contin- ues to turn at regular intervals until water drain. Follow the below instructions to empty out the water: •...

  • Page 18: Use - Washing And Drying

    Use - Washing and Drying You can set the duration of the drying cycle according to the type of fabric. Press the button 4 button again and again until the time you want appears on the dis- play. For Cottons you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes (hours 4.10).
  • Page 19 Use - Washing and Drying If possible, do not set a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too long a drying time therefore saving energy. Press the button 3 to set the degree of dryness. The pilot light B illuminates.

  • Page 20: Washing Programmes

    Fluff in the garments During the WASHING AND/OR DRYING PHASE, certain types of fabric, as sponge-cloth, wool, sweatshirt, could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. This drawback increases with technical fabrics. To prevent the lint in your clothes, it is recommended: •...
  • Page 21 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SYNTHETICS SPIN REDUCTION 60°- 30° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Short spin STAIN Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm TIME Max.
  • Page 22 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry DELICATE RINSES SPIN REDUCTION Rinses - Long spin RINSE HOLD Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm EXTRA RINSE Max. load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin items which have been washed by hand.

  • Page 23: Drying Programmes

    Drying Programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Detergent Options Maximum Spin Speed Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry ECONOMY SPIN REDUCTION 60° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Long spin STAIN Spin at the maximum speed EXTRA RINSE Max.

  • Page 24: Helpful Hints And Tips

    Helpful hints and tips HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing in- structions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, 95°...
  • Page 25 Helpful hints and tips The following weights are indicative: pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man’s shirt 200 g tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin, blouse, men’s underpants 100 g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing.
  • Page 26 Drying Hints Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the con- centrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex- ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees”...

  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a re-circulation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning 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.
  • Page 29 Care and cleaning Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues. Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx.
  • Page 30 Care and cleaning Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump cover by turning it an- ti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover.
  • Page 31 Care and cleaning 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 fin- ished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tight- ened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
  • Page 32 Care and cleaning Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. Turn on the water tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug from the power socket; close the water tap;...

  • Page 33: What To Do If

    What 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 the yellow pilot light of button 8 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:...
  • Page 34 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. E20 • Clean the drain filter. The machine does not empty You have set an option or a programme that ends with the water and/or does not spin: still in the tub.
  • Page 35 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates is • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. noisy: The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    Technical data Problem Possible cause/Solution The laundry is full of differ- The fabrics washed in the previous cycle released fluff of a differ- ent coloured fluff: ent colour (refer to “Fluff in the garments” in chapter “Use - Washing & Drying”) . •...

  • Page 37: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration (KWh) (litres) (Hours.Minutes) White Cottons 95° Cottons 60° For the duration of 1.02 Cotton ECO 60° the programmes, please refer to the Cottons 40° display on the control Synthetics 40°...
  • Page 38 Installation Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. Unscrew the three bolts with the key supplied with the appliance. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
  • Page 39 Installation Open the porthole and remove the poly- styrene block fitted on the door seal. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas- tic plug caps supplied in the bag con- taining the instruction booklet. Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
  • Page 40 Installation 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. Installation on suspended flooring Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
  • Page 41 Installation 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. Connect the appropriate end of the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
  • Page 42 Installation When discharging into a standpipe en- sure 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.

  • Page 43: Environment Concerns

    Environment concerns In the interest of the environment The appliance should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being dis- charged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not con- nected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
  • Page 44 • Measure out detergent according to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed.
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