AEG L12843VIT, L11842VIT Manual

LAVAMAT 11842 - 12843 VIT

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

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Contents

Instruction booklet	6
Safety information	6
Product Description	9
Detergent dispenser drawer	9
Control panel	10
Display	11
Indicator pilot lights	11
First use	13
Personalization	13
Acoustic signal	13
Child safety lock	13
Daily use - Washing	14
Load the laundry	14
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener	14
Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial	14
Select the SPIN speed or RINSE HOLD option	15
Programme option buttons	15
Select the STAIN option	16
Select the TIME SAVING option	16
Select the EXTRA RINSE	16
Select the START/PAUSE	16
Select the DELAY START	17
Altering an option or a running programme	17
Interrupting a programme	17
Cancelling a programme	18
Opening the door after the programme has started	18
At the end of the programme	18

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Drying only	19
Select the drying programme by turning the programme selector dial	19
Select the drying time	19
At the end of the programme	20
Automatic washing and drying	20
Washing programmes	21
Programme information	23
Drying Time	24
Preparing the wash cycle	25
Sorting the laundry	25
Temperatures	25
Before loading the laundry	25
Maximum loads	25
Laundry weights	26
Removing stains	26
Detergents and additives	27
Quantity of detergent to be used	27
Degrees of water hardness	28
Preparing the drying cycle	28
Laundry not suitable for drying	28
Drying symbols label	29
Drying cycle duration	29
Additional drying	29
Care and cleaning	30
Descaling	30
After each wash	30
Maintenance wash	30
External cleaning	30
Detergent dispenser drawer	30

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Washing drum	31
Door seal	31
Drain pump	31
Water inlet filter	33
Emergency emptying out	33
Frost precautions	34

What to do if...	35
Technical Data	38
Consumption value	39
Installation	40
Unpacking	40
Positioning and levelling	42
Water inlet	42
Water-stop device	43
Water drainage	43
Electrical connection	44
Permanent connection	44
Building-in	45
Preparation and assembly of the door	45
Enviroment concerns	47
Packaging materials	47
Old machine	47
Ecological hints	47

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 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,

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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 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.

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•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 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 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 persons (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.

•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 prevent children and 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.

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.

The NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption therefore saving energy.

	Detergent dispenser drawer
1														4						Rating plate
	Control panel																			Drain pump
2														5
	Door opening handle																			Adjustable feet
3														6

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover .

The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added at the proper time if the STAIN option is selected.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).

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Control panel

Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers on the following pages.

			1				2						3							4					5						6			7			8			9		10
		Programme selector dial																		START/PAUSE button
	1															8
	2	SPIN reduction button																		DELAY START button
																9
	3
		STAIN button													10					Indicator pilot lights

4TIME SAVING button

5EXTRA RINSE button

6DRYING TIME button

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Symbols key: = Cottons, = Prewash, = Synthetics, = Easy Iron Plus, = Delicates, = Wool, = Hand wash , = Cold, = Delicate Rinses, = Drain, = Spin, = Synthetics drying,

= Cottons drying, = Refresh, ECO = Saving Energy programme, = Rinse Hold, = Stain, = Time Saving, = Extra Rinse, = Drying Time, = Start/Pause, = Door locked light, = Drying phase, = Washing phase, = Delay Start, = Remaining Time

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Display (7)

7.2

7.3

7.1

7.1Duration of 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.

Selected drying time

After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes and/or hours (see paragraph «Drying only»).

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

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 (10.1) and the pilot light of button 8 go out and the door can be opened.

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 pilot light of button 8 light starts blinking.

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7.2Delay Start (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 7.2 will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour. When only 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.

7.3Child safety lock (7.3)

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.

Indicator pilot lights (10)

When selecting a washing programme, the FUNCTIONING pilot light (10.1) illuminates.

When selecting a drying programme the DRY pilot light (10.2) illuminates and stays on during the drying phase.

The DOOR pilot light (10.3) indicates if the door can be opened:

●light on: the door cannot be opened.

●light off: the door can be opened.

10.1

10.2 10.3

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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.

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 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 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 4 and 5 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 the door firmly. 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 .

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 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.

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The pilot light of button 8 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of the selected programme.

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O/OFF corresponds to Reset programme/Switching OFF the machine.

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O/OFF, 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 8 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 or RINSE HOLD option by pressing 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» is displayed, the pilot light 10.3 and the light of the Rinse Hold option remain lit, the pilot lights 10.1 and the pilot light of button 8 go off and the door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

RINSE HOLD 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».

Programme option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing button 8.

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.

If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 8 flashes for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds.

For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the chapter «Washing programmes».