AEG LAVAMAT LN 79680A3 User Manual Download Page 2

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CONTENTS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

 3

SAFETY INFORMATION 

 3

General safety 

 3

Installation  

4

Use  

4

Child Safety 

 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

 5

Detergent dispenser drawer 

 6

CONTROL PANEL 

 6

Symbols:  

7

FIRST USE 

 8

PERSONALIZATION 

 8

Acoustic signals 

 8

Child safety lock 

 8

DAILY USE 

 9

Load the laundry 

 9

Measure out the detergent and the fabric

softener  

9

Turn the programme dial (1) to set the

required programme 

 10

Select the desired TEMPERATURE (Button 2)

 10

Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE

HOLD option (button 3) 

 11

Programme option buttons 

 11

PREWASH option 

 11

STAIN option 

 12

SENSITIVE option 

 12

EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse) 

 12

Select the TIME SAVING option (button 6)

 12

Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) 

 12

Select the DELAY START (button 8) 

 13

Altering an option or a running programme

 13

Interrupting a programme 

 13

Cancelling a programme 

 13

Opening the door after the programme has

started  

14

At the end of the programme 

 14

WASHING PROGRAMMES 

 15

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 

 19

Sorting out the laundry 

 19

Before loading the laundry 

 19

Removing stains 

 19

Detergents and additives 

 20

Quantity of detergent to be used 

 20

Degrees of water hardness 

 21

CARE AND CLEANING 

 21

Descaling  

21

After each wash 

 21

Maintenance wash 

 21

External cleaning 

 21

Detergent dispenser drawer 

 21

Washing drum 

 22

Door seal 

 22

Drain pump 

 22

Cleaning the water inlet filters 

 24

Frost precautions 

 25

Emergency emptying out 

 25

WHAT TO DO IF… 

 26

TECHNICAL DATA 

 29

CONSUMPTION VALUES 

 30

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

 30

INSTALLATION 

 30

Unpacking  

30

Positioning and levelling 

 33

Rubber feet kit (4055126249) 

 33

Water inlet 

 33

Water-stop device 

 34

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Contents

Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT LN 79680A3

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT LN 79680A3 LAVAMAT LN 79689A3 User manual Washing Machine ...

Page 2: ...tion button 3 11 Programme option buttons 11 PREWASH option 11 STAIN option 12 SENSITIVE option 12 EXTRA RINSE option additional rinse 12 Select the TIME SAVING option button 6 12 Select the START PAUSE button 7 12 Select the DELAY START button 8 13 Altering an option or a running programme 13 Interrupting a programme 13 Cancelling a programme 13 Opening the door after the programme has started 14...

Page 3: ...it 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 wash programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Make sure that small pets and children do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before using Any objects such as coins...

Page 4: ...igned to be machine washed Follow the instructions on each garment label Do not overload the appliance See the Washing Programme Table Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed Garments which have been in contact ...

Page 5: ...le this device and restore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is ver tical 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 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Detergent di...

Page 6: ...ash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN option CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the 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 TEMPERATURE button 6 Control panel...

Page 7: ...he washing phase symbol of the run ning programme At the end of each washing phase the line under the corresponding symbol becomes fixed If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme it indicates that too much detergent has been used 9 4 Options PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE 9 5 DOOR symbol Door locked This symbol indicates if the door can be opened the symbol is on the door...

Page 8: ...f End of the programme When the programme has finished a blinking zero is displayed the DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened 9 8 DELAY START symbol 9 9 CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol 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 ...

Page 9: ...andle outwards Place the laundry in the drum one item at a time shaking them out as much as possible 2 Close firmly the door You must hear a click during closing WARNING Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water energy and detergent consumption 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer unti...

Page 10: ...lockwise Position Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position to switch the machine off If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is work ing the yellow pilot light of button 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will...

Page 11: ...apter At the end of the programme Programme option buttons Depending on the programme different functions can be combined WARNING Not all the options are compatible among themselves The symbols of the incompatible op tions disappear Anyway if an option which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any oth er option is selected the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow...

Page 12: ...t symbol appears on the display If you wish to cancel it press the same buttons until the symbol disappears Select the TIME SAVING option button 6 This option allows you to modify the washing time automatically proposed by the appli ance By pressing this button you can select the following options DAILY by pressing button 6 once the corresponding symbol appears on the display and the washing durat...

Page 13: ...the delay start 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 Press button 8until the symbol is displayed Press the button 7 again to start the programme The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again The...

Page 14: ...rs on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub follow the below instruction to empty the water out The drum continues to run at regular intervals until the water draining To empty the water out turn the programme selector dial to set the DRAINING or SPINNING programme if needed press the relevant button ...

Page 15: ...t Stain a special additive for hygiene and select the option Stain SPIN reduction RINSE HOLD PREWASH1 STAIN 40 60 MIX 40 Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum spin speed Max load 8 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 wa...

Page 16: ... perform addi tional rinses SPIN reduction RINSE HOLD PREWASH1 EXTRA RINSE DELICATES 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load kg 4 Reduced load kg 2 Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester SPIN reduction NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH1 STAIN2 EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVING3 VISCOSE 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load kg 4 Special gentle programme for fabrics such ...

Page 17: ...SPIN reduction BLANKET 40 30 Main wash Rinses Short spin at 800 rpm Max load 2 kg Special programme for a single synthetic blanket du vet bedspread and so on SPIN reduction WOOL PLUS SILK HANDWASH 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load 2 kg silk max load 1 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab rics Note A single or b...

Page 18: ...rt spin at 1200 rpm Max load 3 kg This programme may be used for a quick washing of sport items or cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or worn once SPIN reduction QUICK INTENSIVE 60 40 Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load 5 kg Quick washing programme to be used for lightly soiled white fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics SPIN reduction RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE SUPER ECO Cold Ma...

Page 19: ...sults 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 Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together Whites may lose their whiteness in the wash New coloured items may run in the first wash they should therefo...

Page 20: ... 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 woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance powder detergents for all types of fabri...

Page 21: ...instructions This will help to prevent the forma tion of lime deposits 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 We recommen...

Page 22: ... the washing or tap water containing iron 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 Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx 1 4 measuring ...

Page 23: ...nce 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Open the pump door 4 Pull flap forward to remove 5 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 6 Pull out the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap 7 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 ra...

Page 24: ...ot 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 Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn t fill it takes a long time to fill with water the starting button blinks yel...

Page 25: ...laced 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 Note This appliance is made for use in...

Page 26: ...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 Problem Possible cause Solution The ...

Page 27: ... 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 ...

Page 28: ...s 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 ...

Page 29: ...rm code Anti flooding system has activated Pull out the plug from the power socket close the water tap and contact the Service Force Centre 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 Height D...

Page 30: ... 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 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 ...

Page 31: ...achine 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 Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine Installation 31 ...

Page 32: ...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 7 Connect the water inlet hose as descri bed under the paragraph Water inlet 32 Installation ...

Page 33: ... 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 Rubber feet kit 4055126249 Available from your authorized dealer The rubber feet are particularly recommended on floating slippery and wooden floors Mount the rubber feet to prevent vi...

Page 34: ...ulations require ments Check the minimum water pressure required for safe operation of the appliance in the chapter Technical Data 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 oc cur turn the ...

Page 35: ...se 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 Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required also taking into account any other appliances in use ...

Page 36: ...ncil your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 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 collec tion containers Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend t...

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