LAVAMAT L 16850
User Manual |
Washer-dryer |
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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
Contents 3
Contents
Instruction booklet |
6 |
Safety information |
6 |
Product Description |
9 |
Detergent dispenser drawer |
9 |
Control panel |
10 |
Display |
11 |
First use |
13 |
Personalization |
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Acoustic signal |
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Child safety lock |
13 |
Daily use - Washing |
14 |
Load the laundry |
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Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener |
14 |
Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial |
15 |
Select the Spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option |
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Selected the desired option |
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PREWASH option |
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STAIN option |
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SENSITIVE option |
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DAILY option |
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SUPER QUICK option |
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Select an additional rinse |
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Select the START/PAUSE |
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Select the DELAY START |
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Altering an option or a running programme |
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Interrupting a programme |
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Cancelling a programme |
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Opening the door after the programme has started |
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At the end of the programme |
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Drying |
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Select the drying programme by pressing the programme selector dial |
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Select the automatic drying |
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Select the timed drying |
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At the end of the programme |
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Automatic washing and drying |
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Washing programmes |
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Programme information |
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Automatic drying programmes |
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Drying time |
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Preparing the wash cycle |
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Sorting the laundry |
28 |
Temperatures |
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Before loading the laundry |
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Maximum loads |
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Laundry weights |
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Removing stains |
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Detergents and additives |
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Quantity of detergent to be used |
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Degrees of water hardness |
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Preparing the drying cycle |
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Laundry not suitable for drying |
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Drying symbols label |
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Drying cycle duration |
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Additional drying |
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Contents 5
Care and cleaning |
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Descaling |
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After each wash |
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External cleaning |
34 |
Maintenance wash |
34 |
Detergent dispenser drawer |
34 |
Washing drum |
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Door seal |
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Drain pump |
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Water inlet filter |
37 |
Frost precautions |
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Emergency emptying out |
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What to do if... |
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Technical Data |
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Consumption value |
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Installation |
44 |
Unpacking |
44 |
Positioning and levelling |
46 |
Water inlet |
46 |
Water-stop device |
47 |
Water drainage |
47 |
In the interest of the environnement |
49 |
Electrical connection |
49 |
Permanent connection |
50 |
Enviroment concerns |
51 |
Packaging materials |
51 |
Old machine |
51 |
Ecological hints |
51 |
6 Safety information
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 washer-dryer 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 washing and drying programmes 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.
•Do not use your washer-dryer to wash and dry articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material.
Safety information |
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•Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance.
•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
•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 and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label.
•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.
•As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the
8 Safety information
item before washing in a domestic machine.
•The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing.
•Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid.These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items which have been washed in water or require airing.
•Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-through-to-dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer.
•Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
•Never use the washer-dryer if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washerdryer 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 washer-dryer 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 that they could remain closed inside the
drum, 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.
Product description |
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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.
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Detergent dispenser drawer |
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Rating plate |
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Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent (used for prewash) or stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the main wash in programmes with STAINoption.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. 
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
10 Control panel
Control panel
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The control panel is illustrated above. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the different buttons, the pilot lights and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers which are explained in the table below.
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Programme selector dial |
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OK button |
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SPIN button |
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START/PAUSE button |
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AUTODRY button |
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DELAY START button |
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DRYING TIME button |
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Display |
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OPTION button |
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Symbols on the Control Panel:
= Cold
= handwash
Display 11
Display (9)
9.1 |
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9.4 |
9.9
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9.1Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD 
, NIGHT CYCLE 
- symbols
9.2Drying degree indicator allowed by the set programme, IRON DRY 
, CUPBOARD DRY 
and EXTRA DRY 
- symbols, selectable by pressing the button 3 and indicator «AUTO», connected to the drying
programme and the button 4.
9.3Programme progress indicator: PREWASH 
, MAIN WASH 
, RINSE 
, SPIN
OVERDOSAGE 
, DRYING 
, ANTI-CREASE phase 
- symbols
The programme progress indicator shows the washing or drying phases of the selected programme.
During a cycle, a black dash blinks under the phase symbol of the running programme. At the end of each washing phase, the black dash 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.
9.4DOOR 
- symbol (Door locked)
This symbol indicates if the door can be opened:
●the symbol is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is performing a washing programme.
●the symbol is off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished.
Options: PREWASH 
, STAIN 
, SENSITIVE 
, DAILY 
, SUPER QUICK 
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9.5EXTRA RINSE 
- symbols.
9.6CHILD SAFETY LOCK 
- symbol
12Display
9.7The display shows the following information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Delay start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set by pressing the relevant button appears on the display for a few seconds (for example 90’), then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed. The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when remains 1 hour, the time decreases every minute.
Selected drying time
After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes and/or hours. After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute.
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for a few seconds and the yellow light of button 7 starts blinking.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see chapter «What to do if...»).
End of the programme
When the programme has finished a blinking zero 0 is displayed, the DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened.
If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled. Only the pilot light of the button 8 is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off. By pressing any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status and you could set another washing programme or swich off the appliance.
9.8DRYING TIME DURATION
- symbol
9.9DELAY START 
- symbol
Use 13
First Use
Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.
Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
Run a cotton cycle at 90°C or 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.
Personalization
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with the 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 acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems).
By pressing the same buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.
This function remains able also when the washer-dryer is not working. There are two different ways to set this option:
●before pressing the button 7: it will be impossible to start the machine.
●after pressing the button 7 it will be impossible to change any other programme or option.
To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds 4 and 5 buttons until the CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol appears (disappears) on (from) the display.
14 Use
Daily Use
Load the laundry
1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle 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.
Attention! 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 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 STAIN action, pour the detergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked 
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2.If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked 
(the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in
the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Use 15
WASHING
Select the required programme by pressing the programme selector dial (1)
You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»).
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
By selecting a programme, the programme progress indicator symbols and the symbols corresponding to the drying degree allowed by the set programme appear on the display.
The pilot light of button 7 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position 
= Cold wash
Position O= 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.
For the description of each washing programmes of the selector dial, consult the chapter «Washing programmes».
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, 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 not perform the new selected programme.
Select the SPIN speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE 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 prevent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme, a blinking «0» and RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the pilot light of button 7 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
16 Use
NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. At the end of the programme, a blinking «0» and RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR symbol remains lit, the pilot light of button 7 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option is not selectable with a NON -STOP programme (see Drying section).
To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the programme».
Select the desired option by pressing the button 5 and confirm your choice by pressing the button 6
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
Attention: Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible options disappear.
Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any other option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of button 7 light starts blinking.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the button 7. Press button 5: all the option symbols, available for the set programme, appear on the display.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 5. The corresponding symbol appears on the display and starts blinking.
Press the button 6 to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears under the selected symbol to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same button to deactivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about few seconds until the display gets back to the default status. The selected options appear on the display.
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the chapter «Washing programmes».
PREWASH option
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
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