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AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 16850A User Manual

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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 16850A User manual Washer-dryer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Safety information Emergency emptying out Positioning and levelling Water inlet WHAT TO DO IF… Water-stop device TECHNICAL DATA Water drainage CONSUMPTION VALUES ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS INSTALLATION Packaging materials Ecological hints Unpacking Subject to change without notice OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Read carefully &...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Safety information • Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

  • Page 5: Child Safety

    Product description • Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-through- to-dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer. •...

  • Page 6: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Control panel 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- Action phase in the main wash.

  • Page 7: Symbols On The Control Panel

    Programme selector dial SPIN reduction button (SENTRIF.) AUTODRY button (AUTO TØRK) DRYING TIME button (TØRKE TID) OPTION button (TILVALG) OK button START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSE) DELAY START button (TIDSFORVALG) Display Symbols on the control panel = Cold wash = Handwash Display 9.1 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols...
  • Page 8 The programme progress display shows the washing or drying phases of the selected programme. During a cycle, a black line blinks under the phase symbol of the running programme. At the end of each phase, the line under the corresponding symbol becomes fixed.

  • Page 9: First Use

    First use FIRST USE • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instruc- tions. • Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. • Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laun- dry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.

  • Page 10: Daily Use

    Daily use DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. 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. 2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a click during closing.

  • Page 11: Select The Required Programme By Turning The Programme Selector Dial

    Daily use Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.

  • Page 12: Prewash Option

    Daily use WARNING! Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible options disappear. Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any other option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of button 7 light starts blinking.

  • Page 13: Super Quick Option

    Daily use To be used for daily soiled laundry. SUPER QUICK option By selecting this option, it will be possible to reduce the washing duration to wash light- ly soiled laundry. The display will show the corresponding symbol and the reduced washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled laundry only.

  • Page 14: Altering An Option Or A Running Programme

    Daily use • Press button 7 : the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start • Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7 ; •...

  • Page 15: Use - Drying

    • reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the relevant button • press the button 7 • when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . On the display the DOOR symbol disappears. The door can now be opened. Turn the programme selector dial to to switch the machine off.

  • Page 16: Automatic Washing And Drying (Non-Stop Programme)

    Use - Drying The programme time will automatically increase by a few minutes. 5. Press button 7 to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. Note! The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry items rolling up during the spinning phase may result in partial dryness.

  • Page 17: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes 7. At the end of the programme, follow the indications given in the corresponding pre- vious chapter. 8. Remove the laundry. WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type Options partment of Laundry...
  • Page 18 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type Options partment of Laundry STRYKELETT PLUSS SPIN REDUCTION 40° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm PREWASH Max.
  • Page 19 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type Options partment of Laundry TØMMING Draining of water Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro- grammes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub.

  • Page 20: Drying Programmes

    Drying Programmes 2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. 3) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher. DRYING PROGRAMMES Automatic Programmes Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Load EXTRA DRY Cotton and linen (bath- Suitable for items to put away without...

  • Page 21: 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 instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, wool- lens. Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together.

  • Page 22: Quantity Of Detergent To Be Used

    Drying Hints Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: •...

  • Page 23: Garment Labels

    Drying Hints • 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 tumble dryers.

  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning 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.

  • Page 25: Washing Drum

    Care and cleaning 5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, 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.
  • Page 26 Care and cleaning Open the pump door. Pull flap forward to remove. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 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.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Care and cleaning 11. Replace the filter into the pump by in- serting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise. 12. Refit the flap and 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.

  • Page 28: Frost Precautions

    What to do if… 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, pro- ceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 29 What to do if… 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 signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: •...
  • Page 30 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution 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 The machine does not empty and/or does water still in the tub or a that eliminates all not spin: the spinning phases has been selected.
  • Page 31 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appli- ance. The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates or is noisy: • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical data If you are unable to identify or solve the prob- lem, contact our service centre. Before telephon- ing, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Width...

  • Page 33: Installation Instructions

    Installation Programme Energy Water Programme duration (Minutes) consump- consump- tion tion (li- (KWh) tres) Synthetics 40° 0.90 Delicates 40° 0.55 Wool/ Handwash 0.25 30° 1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 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.
  • Page 34 Installation 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.

  • Page 35: Positioning And Levelling

    Installation 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. 6. 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.

  • Page 36: Water Inlet

    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. Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum.

  • Page 37: Water-Stop Device

    Installation Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop de- vice, 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» . Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose.

  • Page 38: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection 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 Centre. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door.

  • Page 39: Packaging Materials

    Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate col- lection containers. Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you fol- low these tips: •...
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