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• Obey the maximum load volume.
• Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING!

Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use

abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.

Service

• Contact the Service to repair the appliance. We recommend only the use of original

spare parts.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with

low water, energy and detergent consumption.

The NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so sav-

ing energy.

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Detergent dispenser drawer

Product description

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 16850A3

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 16850A3 EN User manual ...

Page 2: ...se spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop you ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly Along with a wide range of accessories designed and built to the high quality standards you would expect from specialist cookware to cutlery baskets from bottle holders to delicate laundry b...

Page 3: ...grammes 24 Consumption values 25 Helpful hints and tips 29 Care and cleaning 34 What to do if 38 Technical data 39 Installation 44 Environment concerns The following symbols are used in this user manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice ...

Page 4: ...person who is responsible for their safety Do not let children play with the appliance Keep all packaging away from children Keep all detergents away from children Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is open If the appliance has a child safety device we recommend you acti vate it General Safety Before maintenance deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from t...

Page 5: ... Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet Electrical connection WARNING Risk of fire and electrical shock The appliance must be earthed Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power sup ply If not contact an electrician Always use a correctly ins...

Page 6: ...ner or similar products obey the instructions on the packaging Wipe away lint that has accumulated around the appliance Do not dry the damaged items which contain padding or fillings Do not dry items such as foam rubber latex foam shower caps waterproof textiles and rubber backed articles Before drying items that have been in contact with substances such as cooking oil ace tone alcohol petrol kero...

Page 7: ...ffocation Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply Cut off the mains cable and discard it Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance Service Contact the Service to repair the appliance We recommend only the use of original spare parts PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water e...

Page 8: ... before starting the wash programme 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 If neces sary use a coin To disable this device and restore th...

Page 9: ...control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the display These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Programme selector dial 2 SPIN REDUCTION button U MIN 3 AUTODRY button AUTOMATIC TROCKNEN 4 DRYING TIME button TROCKENZEIT 5 OPTION button OPTION 6 OK button 7 START PAUSE button START PAUSE 8 DELAY START button ZEITVORWAHL 9 D...

Page 10: ...f the door can be opened the symbol is on the door cannot be opened The appliance is performing a washing or drying programme the symbol is off the door can be opened The washing programme or drying is finish ed 9 5 Options PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE DAILY SUPER QUICK symbols 9 6 CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol 9 7 The display shows the following information Duration of the selected programme After selectin...

Page 11: ... machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine PERSONALIZATION Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases at the end of the cycle in the event of operating problems By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds the a...

Page 12: ...t and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water energy and detergent consumption 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of de tergent required pour it into the main wash compartment and if you wish to carry out the prewash phase or to perform the stain function pour the de tergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked 2 If require...

Page 13: ...E HOLD option button 2 When the required programme has been selected your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washer dryer RINSE HOLD by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to pre...

Page 14: ...ou wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30 C before the main wash The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics where as in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained The relevant symbol will appear on the display This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry STAIN option Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry wi...

Page 15: ...at which it was interrupted press the button 7 again If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown If an incorrect option is selected the yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks 3 times and the message Err is displayed for a few seconds Select the DELAY START button 8 The corresponding symbol will appear on the display The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min 60 mi...

Page 16: ...ning the door after the programme has started When the machine is working and through the delay time the door is locked If for any reason it is necessary to open it set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button 7 If the DOOR symbol disappears from the display the door can be opened If the DOOR symbol stays on and the door remains locked this means that the machine is already heating or t...

Page 17: ... speed allowed for the type of laundry in order to obtain the best drying performances 3 Select the drying programme for Cottons or Synthetic in the Drying sector of the pro gramme selector dial The DRYING and the ANTI CREASE symbols corresponding to the phases making up the programme appear on the display At the same time the symbols corresponding to the level degrees allowed by the set programme...

Page 18: ...try to open the door if it is locked 7 Turn the selector dial to the position to switch the machine off 8 Remove the laundry Note The different type of cottons towelling sheets shirts and so on or any laundry items roll ing up during the spinning phase may result in partial dryness In the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet we suggest that you unfold the ...

Page 19: ...p m for cottons and synthetics and 700 r p m for delicate fabrics The reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying 5 Press the button 4 to set the drying time The display shows the entire duration of the washing and the set drying cycle a If you set only 10 minutes of drying phase at the end of the wash the display shows the total duration of the programme that includes also...

Page 20: ...EWASH2 STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE DAILY SUPER QUICK1 40 60 MIX 40 Main wash Rinses Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max load 7 kg White and coloured cotton This programme can be used for laundry which should be washed at 40 C or 60 C separately The maximum load capacity can be put into the drum in order to save energy and water The same good washing result will be obtained as for normal progra...

Page 21: ...m addi tional rinses SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 EXTRA RINSE FEINWÄSCHE 40 30 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 3 5 Reduced load kg 2 Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 STAIN3 EXTRA RINSE DAILY SUPER QUICK1 WOLLE PLUS HANDWASH 30 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as...

Page 22: ...s with water left in the tub SCHLEUDERN Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option selected which ends with water left in the tub Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to You can choose the spin speed by pressing the rele vant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun S...

Page 23: ...Super Quick option by pressing button 5 we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results 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 EX...

Page 24: ...0 IRON DRY Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc 4 kg 3 kg 1 5 kg 1600 85 105 60 70 30 40 CONSUMPTION VALUES Washing Pro gramme Beladung Energiever brauch KWh Wasserverbrauch in Litern Programmdauer Stunden Mi nuten Baumwolle 95 7 kg 2 20 67 Die Dauer der einzelnen Pro gramme entneh men Sie bitte der Anzeige an der Bedienblende Baumwolle 95 Extra Kurz 3 5 kg 1 40 45 B...

Page 25: ...m ZEITGESTEUERTES TROCKNEN für Baumwolle und einer Einstellung von 90 Minuten zu testen Baumwolle En ergiesparen 60 Zeittrocken3 Waschen 7 kg Trocknen 2 Zy klen 4 kg 3 kg 4 76 97 1 Prüfprogramm nach EN 60456 2 E SPAR bei 60 C mit einer Beladung von 7 kg ist in Übereinstimmung mit EEC 92 75 das Referenzprogramm für die im Energielabel eingetragenen Werte Programmeinstellung für Prüfungen nach bzw i...

Page 26: ...s Remove persistent stains before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts General rules Cotton linen drum full but not too tightly packed Synthetics drum no more than half full Delicate fabrics and wooll...

Page 27: ...irits or benzine then rub with deter gent paste Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quan tities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can up set the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric delicates ...

Page 28: ... 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 Garments padded with foam rubber or materials similar to foam rubber must n...

Page 29: ...he 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 soft ening powder in the machine Do this separately from any laundry washing and according to the softening powder manufacturer s instructions This will help to prevent the forma tion of lime deposits Afte...

Page 30: ...ce 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 Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine...

Page 31: ...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 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 Care and cleanin...

Page 32: ...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 ...

Page 33: ...an 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 towel nearby because some wa ter may flow 6 Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth 7 Screw the hose back to the machi...

Page 34: ... 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 WHAT TO DO IF Certain problems are due t...

Page 35: ...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 rel...

Page 36: ...screwed in after cleaning action Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose 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 C...

Page 37: ... not spin The laundry load is perhaps to little add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme The machine does not dry or does not dry properly The drying time has not been selected Select the drying time The water tap is not turned on Open the water tap The drain filter is clogged Clean the drain filter The machine is overloaded Reduce the laundry load The s...

Page 38: ...f remover In case of an excessive amount of fluff in the drum run the special programme to clean it re fer to FLUFF IN THE FABRICS for more details 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 Dimensions Width ...

Page 39: ...sing 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 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance Installation 39 ...

Page 40: ...e bolts using the key supplied with the machine 4 Slide out the relevant plastic spacers 5 Open the porthole take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal 40 Installation ...

Page 41: ...gas cooker or coalburning stove an in sulating 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 C 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 i...

Page 42: ...hten 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 require m...

Page 43: ...cal Service Centre The drain hose must not be kinked and must be fastened to prevent it falls down The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways Directly into a drain pipe Attach the hook to drain hose and hang it in the drain pipe Make sure that the drain hose doesn t fall down The end of the drain hose must always be ventila ted i e the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be large...

Page 44: ... of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or th...

Page 45: ... order to save detergent water and time the environment is protected too The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Measure out detergent according to the water hardness the degree of soiling and the quantity of laundry being washed 45 ...

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