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AEG LAVAMAT 52840 Instruction Booklet Download Page 5

Installation

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Unpacking

38

Positioning and levelling

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Water inlet

40

Water drainage

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Electrical connection

42

Permanent connection

42

Enviroment concerns

43

Packaging materials

43

Old machine

43

Ecological hints

43

Guarantee

44

Customer service centres

45

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Contents

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 52840

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 52840 Instruction booklet Washing machine ...

Page 2: ... integral part of our 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 And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance We wish you much joy with your new applian...

Page 3: ...n speed or the Rinse Hold option 12 Programm option button 13 Select the Stain option 13 Select the Extra Quick 14 Select the Start Pause 14 Select the Delay Start 15 Programme progress display 15 Select an additional rinse 16 Altering an option or a running programme 16 Interrupting a programme 16 Cancelling a programme 16 Opening the door after the programme has started 16 At the end of the prog...

Page 4: ...detergent to be used 24 Degrees of water hardness 25 International wash code symbols 26 Care and cleaning 27 Descaling 27 After each wash 27 Maintenance wash 27 External cleaning 27 Detegent dispenser drawer 27 Washing drum 28 Door seal 28 Drain pump 29 Water inlet filter 30 Emergency emptying out 30 Frost precautions 31 Something not working 32 35 Techinical Data 36 Consumption value 37 4 Content...

Page 5: ...ioning and levelling 40 Water inlet 40 Water drainage 41 Electrical connection 42 Permanent connection 42 Enviroment concerns 43 Packaging materials 43 Old machine 43 Ecological hints 43 Guarantee 44 Customer service centres 45 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...during transport Never connect up a damaged machine If parts are damaged contact your supplier If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way During high temperature w...

Page 7: ...olts must be removed before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in the user manual After having installed the appliance check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable inlet hose and drain hose If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freel...

Page 8: ...he socket always take hold of the plug itself Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible Child Safety This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not pla...

Page 9: ... dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover used for main wash 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 Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent disp...

Page 10: ...r to activate the ECO valve Then run a cotton cycle at 95 C without any laundry in the machine to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine Delay start button Programme progress display Programme selector dial Spin reduction button Stain button Extra quick button Start Pause button 1200 1000 600 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 11: ...ergent 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 detergent 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 detergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked 2 If requ...

Page 12: ... ECO The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise Position O to Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O to switch the machine off Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the red Start Pause pilot light will flash 3 times to indicate a wrong...

Page 13: ...n button Depending on the programme different functions can be combined These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start Pause button When these buttons are pressed the corresponding pilot lights come on When they are pressed again the pilot lights go out If an incorrect option is selected an integrated yellow pilot light of the Start Pause button flashes...

Page 14: ...rt Pause button the corresponding red pilot light stops flashing The functioning light is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked To interrupt a programme which is running depress the Start Pause button the corresponding red pilot light starts to flash To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the Start Pause button again If you hav...

Page 15: ...off press the Start Pause button again to start the programme Important The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again The door will be locked throughout the delay time If you need to open the door you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start Pause button and then wait some minutes After you have closed the door press the Start Pause but...

Page 16: ...he washing water in the tub will not emptied out Start the new programme by depressing the Start Pause button again Interrupting a programme Depress the Start Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding light starts to flash Depress the button again to restart the programme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running Now yo...

Page 17: ...ins locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option paragraph Turn the programme selector dial to O to switch the machine off Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty If you do not intend to carry out another wash close the water tap Leave the door open to prevent ...

Page 18: ...Main wash from 60 C to 30 C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 95 40 White and coloureds cotton heavy soiled cotton items e g sheets tablecloths household linen with stains Prewash at 30 C Main wash from 95 C to 40 C 3 rinses Long spin Synthetics Easy Iron 40 Synthetics to be gentle washed and spun Main wash at 40 C 4 rinses Short spin Delicates 40 30 Delicate fabrics for example curtains Main wash from 4...

Page 19: ...er in programmes with the Rinse Hold option Draining of water Spin Separate spin for cottons Drain and long spin Refresh Quick wash for sport items new clothing or items worn once Main wash at 30 C 2 rinses Short spin ECO White and fast coloured cotton economy lightly heavy soiled items shirts underwear Main wash at 60 C 2 rinses Long spin Off O Type of fabric Max Load Cottons 6 kg Synthethics and...

Page 20: ...asing In this way ironing is easier Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses Wool Handwash Silk Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the hand washing care symbol Delicate rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs some rinses foll...

Page 21: ...pins Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes 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 21 Preparing the wash cycle 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths s...

Page 22: ... For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative 22 Preparing the wash cycle 1200 g bathrobe 100 g napkin 700 g quilt cover 500 g sheet 200 g pillow case 250 g tablecloth 200 g towelling towel 100 g tea cloth 200 g night dress ...

Page 23: ... will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole Mould stains treat with bleach rinse well whites and fast coloureds only Grass soap lightly and treat with bleach whites and fast coloureds only Ball point pen and glue moisten with acetone lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Treat any residual...

Page 24: ...ents of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme Any fabric softener or st...

Page 25: ...ded when water has a medium high degree of hardness from degree of hardness II Follow the manufacturer s instructions The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I soft 25 Preparing the wash cycle L Le ev ve el l 1 Characteristic soft D De eg gr re ee es s o of f w wa at te er r h ha ar rd dn ne es ss s G Ge er rm ma an n d dH H F Fr re en nc ch h T T H H 0 7 0 15 2...

Page 26: ...x wash temperature 30 C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene petrol pure alcohol R 111 R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble ...

Page 27: ...r 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 We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biolo...

Page 28: ...may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS 95 press the EX...

Page 29: ...ect 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 6 When no more water comes out unscrew 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 ...

Page 30: ...r to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked 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 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...

Page 31: ...ew 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 Important Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must ...

Page 32: ...e door 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 installation The main fuse has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the Start Pause button has not been depressed Please turn the selector dial and press the Start Pause button again The delay st...

Page 33: ...option Select the option or 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 another 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...

Page 34: ...sfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Increase the detergent quantity or use another one Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct temperature Excessive laundry load Introduce into the drum less laundry Spinn...

Page 35: ...fore telephoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information Mod Prod No Ser No M od Pr od No Se r No P0042 BD 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 ensures a softer start and more even distribution ...

Page 36: ...n Voltage Overall power Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0 05 MPa 0 80 MPa Maximum Load Cotton Synthetics Delicates Wollens and handwash Refresh 6 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 3 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1200 rpm ...

Page 37: ...ns Eco 60 is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Drain Spin Refresh 57 0 28 Eco 46 1 02 Consumption value Programme Water consumption in litres Energy consumption in kWh Programme duration in minutes White Cottons 95 61 2 0 Cottons 60 58 1 3 Cottons Prewash 95 71 2 15 Synthetics 60 54 1 0 Easy Iron 40 60 0 35 Delicates 40 60 0 55 ...

Page 38: ...e machine ever has to be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging carefully 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 3 With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A 38 Installation HEC0008 A HEC00022 HEC0001 ...

Page 39: ...ystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal 7 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 8 Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph Water inlet All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet...

Page 40: ...rop below 0 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 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 a...

Page 41: ...n the appliance s inlet and the bottom of the water storage tank Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall In...

Page 42: ...s not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply mains with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with t...

Page 43: ...uences 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 city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that yo...

Page 44: ...er of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your new country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued b...

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