AEG LAVAMAT 86850 User manual

LAVAMAT 86850

Instruction booklet Washing machine

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Dear Customer

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional

design and cutting edge technology.

Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best

performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of

excellence.

In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an

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 appliance.

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to

avoid damaging the appliance

General information and tips

Environmental information

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Contents

Instruction booklet

Safety information 6

Product Description 9

Detergent dispenser drawer 9

Control panel 10

Display 11

First use 13

Setting the language 13

Setting the time 13

Personalization 14

Setting the brightness 14

Setting the contrast 14

Setting the acoustic signal 14

Return to main menu 15

Daily use 15

Load the laundry 15

Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 15

Select the required programme 16

Select the temperature 16

Select the spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option 16

Programme options 17

Select the PREWASH option 17

Select the STAIN option 18

Select the SENSITIVE option 18

Select the EXTRA RINSE option 18

Select the SAVE MEMORY option 18

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Select the CHILD LOCK option 19

Select the TIME SAVING option 20

Select the START/PAUSE 20

Select the DELAY START 20

Altering an option or a running programme 21

Interrupting a programme 21

Cancelling a programme 21

Opening the door after the programme has started 22

At the end of the programme 22

Washing programmes 23

Programme information 26

Washing hints 28

Sorting the laundry 28

Temperature 28

Before loading the laundry 28

Maximum loads 29

Laundry weights 29

Removing stains 29

Detergents and additives 30

Quantity of detergent to be used 31

Degrees of water hardness 31

Care and cleaning 32

Descaling 32

After each wash 32

External cleaning 32

Detergent dispenser drawer 32

Washing drum 33

Door seal 33

Drain pump 33

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Water inlet filter 34

Frost precautions 35

Emergency emptying out 35

What to do if... 36

Technical Data 40

Consumption value 41

Installation 42

Unpacking 42

Positioning and levelling 44

Water inlet 44

Water-stop device 45

Water drainage 45

In the interest of the environment 47

Electrical connection 48

Permanent connection 48

Enviroment concerns 49

Packaging materials 49

Old machine 49

Ecological hints 49

Guarantee/Customer Service 50

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Instruction booklet

Safety information

Prior to using for the first time

●The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry

standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However,

as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.

You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

●It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the

appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to

another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always

ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new

owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant

warnings.

●You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

●Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred 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 wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do

not touch it!

●Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please

check into the drum before using.

●Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,

sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the

machine.

●Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to

the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s

recommendations of quantities.

●Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or

pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and

the inner drum.

Safety information

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●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, clean

and maintenance.

●This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance

with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance

drum light need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.

●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.

Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious

malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine

spare parts.

Installation

●This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes

other than those for which it was designed.

●When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do

not use it and contact the Service Centre.

●All packing and transit bolts 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 freely

●Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections

after the installation.

●If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the

“dangers of freezing” chapter.

●Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a

qualified plumber or competent person.

●Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a

qualified electrician or competent person.

Use

●This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes

other than those for which it was designed.

●Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the

instructions on each garment label.

Safety information

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●Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.

●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 with volatile petroleum products should

not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be

taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in

the machine.

●Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the 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 appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with

reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their 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 play with the

appliance.

●The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to

children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.

●Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

●Make sure that children or pets do not

climb into the drum. To avoid this the

machine incorporates 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

anti-clockwise until the groove is

vertical.

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Product description

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of

laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent used for prewash. The prewash detergent is

added at the beginning of the wash programme.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).

Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN-option.

Rating plate

Drain pump

Three adjustable feet; The rear

foot on the left-hand side is

automatic

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Drum light

Door opening handle

Product description

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Control panel

Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be

indicated with the numbers given in this table.

TIME button

Display

START/PAUSE button

DELAY START button

Programme selector dial

TEMP. (temperature) button

SPIN (reduction) button

OPTION button

OK button

12 3 4 5 6 8 9

10 Control panel

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