AEG L12840 User Manual

LAVAMAT 12840

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

Contents

Instruction booklet 6

Safety information 6

Product Description 10

Detergent dispenser drawer 10

Control panel 11

Display 12
Indicator pilot lights 12

First use 14

Personalization 14

Acoustic signal 14
Child safety lock 14

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Daily use - Washing 15

Load the laundry 15
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 15
Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial 15
Select the Spin speed or RINSE HOLD option 16
Programme option button 16
Select the STAIN option 17
Select the TIME SAVING option 17
Select an additional rinse 17
Select the START/PAUSE 17
Select the DELAY START 18
Altering an option or a running programme 18
Interrupting a programme 18

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Cancelling a programme 19
Opening the door after the programme has started 19
At the end of the programme 19

Drying only 20

Select the drying programme by turning the programme selector dial 20
Select the automatic drying 20
Select the timed drying 20
At the end of the programme 21

Automatic washing and drying 21

Washing programmes 22

Programme information 24

Drying programmes 25

Preparing the wash cycle 26

Sorting the laundry 26
Temperatures 26
Before loading the laundry 26
Maximum loads 27
Laundry weights 27
Removing stains 27
Detergents and additives 28
Quantity of detergent to be used 29
Degrees of water hardness 29

Preparing the drying cycle 30

Maximum loads 30
Laundry not suitable for drying 30
Drying symbols label 31
Drying cycle duration 31
Additional drying 31

Contents

Care and cleaning 32

Descaling 32
After each wash 32
Maintenance wash 32
External cleaning 32
Detergent dispenser drawer 32
Washing drum 33
Door seal 33
Drain pump 33
Water inlet filter 35
Frost precautions 36
Emergency emptying out 36

What to do if... 37

Technical Data 40

Consumption value 41

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Installation 42

Unpacking 42
Positioning and levelling 44
Water inlet 44
Water drainage 45
Electrical connection 46
Permanent connection 46

Enviroment concerns 47

Packaging materials 47
Old machine 47
Ecological hints 47

Safety information

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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 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
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.

washing and drying programmes programmes the

• 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.

• 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

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• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.

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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.

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• 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
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.

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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.

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• 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 prevent childern
or pets becoming trapped inside,
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 anti­clockwise 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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consumption so saving energy.

system allows total use of detergent and reduces water

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Detergent dispenser drawer

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Control panel

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Door opening handle

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5
6

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent or stain remover used for prewash or
STAIN-Action phase. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning
of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN­Action phase.

Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet;

Control panel

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).

Control panel

Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be
indicated with the numbers given in this table.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Programme selector dial

1
2

SPIN REDUCTION button (CENTRIFUG.)

3

AUTODRYING button (AUTO SECADO)

4

DRYING TIME button (TIEMPO DE SECADO)

5

STAIN button (MANCHAS)
TIME SAVING button (TIEMPO)

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7

Display

8

START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSA)

9

DELAY START button (INICIO DIFERIDO)

10

Indicator pilot lights

Symbols key:

= Hand wash, = Rinse hold, = Extra dry, = Store dry, =

Iron dry, = Cold

Display

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Display (7)

7.2

7.3

7.1

7.1

Duration of selected programme:

After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for
example
maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has
started, the time remaining is updated every minute.

Selected drying time

After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes
and/or hours (max 130 mins=

After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute.

2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the

2.10).

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 programme

When the programme has finished a blinking zero 0 is displayed, the
FUNCTIONING pilot light (
door can be opened.

10.1) and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the

Incorrect option selection

If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected,
the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow pilot light of
button 8 light starts blinking.

Delay Start (7.2)

7.2

The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected
programme is displayed.

The symbol
unit every hour. When only 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.

7.3

Child safety lock (7.3)

7.2 will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one

Indicator pilot lights (10)

When selecting a washing programme, the FUNCTIONING (LAVADO) pilot light
(

10.1) illuminates.

When selecting a drying programme the DRYING (SECADO) pilot light (
illuminates and stays on during the drying phase.

When the appliance is performing additional rinses the EXTRA RINSE (AQUACARE)
pilot light (
additional rinse».

10.3) is on. To add an additional rinse, please see chapter «Select an

Display

10.2)

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If your laundry is not removed within 10 minutes after the programme is finished,
the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be
enabled.

Only the button
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.

8 pilot light is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be

Use

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First Use

Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation
instructions.

Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.

Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer
in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90° 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 main wash compartment 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
acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems).

By pressing the same buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the

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 button 8: it will be impossible to start the machine.

● after pressing button 8 it will be impossible to change any other programme

or option.

To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds
buttons until the 7.3 symbol appears (disappears) on (from) the display.

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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.

WASHING
Select the required programme by

turning 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