AEG LAVAMAT 14840 User manual

LAVAMAT 14840 EN User manual

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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

33 What to do if…

36 Technical data

37 Consumption values

37 Installation

43 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.

Contents 3

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.

• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical senso-

ry, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge

use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the

operation of the appliance by a 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 the mains socket.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Obey the maximum load volume of 6 kg (refer to the “Programme

chart” chapter).

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufac-

turer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to

avoid a hazard.

• The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be

between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)

4Safety information

• 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

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C or where it is

exposed to the weather.

• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

• Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and

clean.

• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fully opened.

• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety

gloves.

• 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 installed shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the

appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Service

Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make

sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.

• Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to

change the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.

Safety instructions 5

•

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.

• Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the

water flow until it is clean.

• The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.

Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

• Use this appliance in a household only.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near

or on the appliance.

• Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot.

• Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry.

• The final part of the drying cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that

the items will not be damaged.

If you stop the appliance before the end of the drying cycle, immediately remove and

spread out all items, so that the heat can dissipate.

• If you use detergent, fabric softener 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, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers,

wash them in hot water with an extra amount of detergent.

• Do not dry items if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

• Make sure that no gas lighters or matches have been left in the pockets of the clothing.

• Only dry fabrics which are applicable to dry in the tumble dryer. Follow the instructions

on the fabric label.

• Do not dry not washed items in the appliance.

• If you have washed your laundry with a stain remover start an extra rinse cycle before

you start the appliance.

• Plastic items are not heat resistant.

6Safety instructions

– 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.

• 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 ECO VALVE system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so

saving energy.

Product description 7

1Detergent dispenser drawer

2Control panel

3Door opening handle

4Rating plate

5Drain pump

6Adjustable 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.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent

used for main wash.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft-

ener, starch).

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex-

ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching

additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme.

8Product description

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 necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility

of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.

SPECIAL ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION

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 vibration, noises and displacement of the appliance dur-

ing operation.

Read carefully the instructions supplied with the kit.

Fixing plate kit (4055171146)

Available from your authorized dealer.

If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates.

Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.

CONTROL PANEL

Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the

buttons and the pilot lights. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pa-

ges.

12345678910

1Programme selector dial

2SPIN button

1. RINSE HOLD option

3AUTODRY button:

1. EXTRADRY level

2. STORE DRY level

3. IRON DRY level

4DRYING TIME

5STAIN button

6TIME SAVING (TIME) button

7Display

8START/PAUSE button

9DELAY START button

10 Indicator lights:

1. A – WASHING

2. B – DRY

3. C – EXTRA RINSE

Symbols on the control panel

= Handwash

= Cold

= Rinse hold

Dryness levels:

= Extra dry

= Store dry

= Iron dry

10 Control panel

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