AEG L 14850 User Manual

LAVAMAT L 14850

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

Instructions booklet 6

Safety information 6

Product Description 10

Detergent dispenser drawer 10

Control panel 11

Display 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 means of programme selector dial 16
Select the Spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option 16
Selected the desired option 17
PREWASH option 17
STAIN option 18
SENSITIVE option 18
DAILY option 18
SUPER QUICK option 18
Select an additional rinse 18
Select the START/PAUSE 19
Select the DELAY START 19
Altering an option or a running programme 20
Interrupting a programme 20

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Cancelling a programme 20
Opening the door after the programme has started 20
At the end of the programme 21

Drying 22

Select the drying programme by means of programme selector dial 22
Select the automatic drying 22
Select the timed drying 22
At the end of the programme 23

Automatic washing and drying 23

Washing programmes 24

Programme information 26

Drying time and programmes 28

Preparing the wash cycle 29

Sorting the laundry 29
Temperatures 29
Before loading the laundry 29
Maximum loads 30
Laundry weights 30
Removing stains 30
Detergents and additives 31
Quantity of detergent to be used 32
Degrees of water hardness 32

Preparing the drying cycle 33

Laundry not suitable for drying 33
Drying symbols label 34
Drying cycle duration 34
Additional drying 34

Contents

Care and cleaning 35

Descaling 35
After each wash 35
External cleaning 35
Maintenance wash 35
Detergent dispenser drawer 35
Washing drum 36
Door seal 36
Drain pump 36
Water inlet filter 38
Frost precautions 39
Emergency emptying out 39

What to do if... 40

Technical Data 43

Consumption value 44

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Installation 45

Unpacking 45
Positioning and levelling 47
Water inlet 47
Water-stop device 48
Water drainage 48
In the interest of the environment 50
Electrical connection 50
Permanent connection 51

Environmental concerns 52

Packaging materials 52
Old machine 52
Ecological hints 52

Safety information

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Instructions 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 install 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, pleas e
check inside 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.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use,
cleaning 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 under the appliance.

• 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.

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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.

Safety information

• 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 or pets becoming trapped
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.

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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.

Detergent dispenser drawer

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Control panel

2

Door opening handle

3

4
5
6

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 STAIN-
option.

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

Rating plate
Drain pump
Adjustable feet

Control panel

Control panel

Below is a picture of the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will
be indicated with the numbers given in this table.

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1

Programme selector dial

1

SPIN button

2
3

AUTODRY button

4

DRYING TIME button

5

OPTION button

Symbols on the Control Panel:

= Cold
= handwash

2 3 4 5 6

OK button

6
7

START/PAUSE button

8

DELAY START button

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Display

7 8

Display

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Display (9)

9.1

9.1

Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols

9.2

Drying degree indicator allowed by the set programme, IRON DRY ,

9.2

9.5

9.3

9.6

9.4

9.7

CUPBOARD DRY and EXTRA DRY - symbols, selectable by
means of button 3 and indicator «AUTO», connected to the drying programme
and the button 4.

9.3

Programme 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 flashes 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.

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9.9

9.8

9.4

DOOR - 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.

9.5

Options: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , DAILY , SUPER QUICK ,
EXTRA RINSE - symbols.

9.6

CHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol

9.7

The display shows the following information:

Duration of the 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.

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

Delay start

The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds (for example
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.

90’), then the duration of the

Selected drying time

After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes
and/or hours. (max 250 mins = 4.10 for cottons and max 130 mins = 2.10 for
synthetics).
After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute.

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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 light of button

7 starts blinking.

Alarm codes

In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example

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.

9.8

DRYING TIME DURATION - symbol

9.9

DELAY START - symbol

E20 (see chapter «What to do if...»).

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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°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
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 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 simultaneously for about 6 seconds
until the CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol appears (disappears) on (from) the display.

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 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 switch off the appliance.

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

4 and 5buttons

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! Please ensure that laundry items
do not get stuck between the door and the
rubber door gasket.

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.

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WASHING

Select the required programme by means of 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
the selected programme.

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position = Cold wash
Position O= Reset programme/Switch OFF 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,
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
message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new selected programme.

7 starts flashing and the display shows the duration of

consult the

7 will flash 3 times and the

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
flashing «
(door locked) remains lit, the pilot light of button
locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

0» and RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR symbol

7 goes off and the door is

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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 quiet and it can be selected at night or in
times with a more economical power rate
performed with more water. At the end of the programme, a flashing «
RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR symbol remains lit, the
pilot light of button
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».

7 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the

. In some programmes the rinses will be

0» and

Select the desired option by means of button 5 and confirm your
choice by means of 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

You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before
pressing the button
set programme, appear on the display.

To scroll all the available options, press the button
appears on the display and starts blinking.

Press the button
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».

7. Press button 5: all the option symbols, available for the

6 to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears

7 light starts blinking.

5. The corresponding symbol

PREWASH option

Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the
main wash.