LAVAMAT 86850
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
Contents
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
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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
Contents
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
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Enviroment concerns 49
Packaging materials 49
Old machine 49
Ecological hints 49
Guarantee/Customer Service 50
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 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.
● 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.
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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 fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the
instructions on each garment label.
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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.
Product description
Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Rating plate
1
Detergent dispenser drawer
2
Control panel
3
Drum light
4
Door opening handle
5
Drain pump
6
7
Three adjustable feet; The rear
foot on the left-hand side is
automatic
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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.
Control panel
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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.
1
1
Programme selector dial
2
TEMP. (temperature) button
3
SPIN (reduction) button
4
OPTION button
5
OK button
2 3 4 5 6 8 9
7
6
TIME button
7
Display
8
START/PAUSE button
9
DELAY START button
Display (7)
Display
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COTTONS/LINEN 001:40
7.9
program
7.1
7.1
TEMPERATURE - symbol
7.2
SPIN SPEED, NIGHT CYCLE , RINSE HOLD - symbols
7.3
CHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol
7.4
TIME SAVING (DAILY) (SUPER QUICK) - symbols
7.5
DELAY START - symbol
7.6
Option symbols: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE
7.7
End of the programme
7.8
Washing programme duration or delay time - symbols
7.9
Information field (several rows show you the programme progress)
7.2
7.3
13:05Press START to run
7.4 7.5
7.8
7.7
7.6
The display shows the following information:
Duration of the selected programme
After selecting a programme, the duration of the washing programme 7.8 and the
extimated end of cycle
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.
7.7 are displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05).
Display
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Programme progress display
After having pressed the button 8, the display shows the running phase of the
washing program
selected type of fabric, an animated bar, that indicates the carried out cycle and the
remaining one, the duration of the washing program and the end of cycle.
7.9. On the display you can see also the description of the
Delay start
If you have selected the button 9, the relevant symbol 7.5 appears on the display.
After having pressed the button
appears on the right side of the display with the corrisponding symbol.
The delay time value decreases every minute.
8, the selected delay time value (max 20 hours)
Incorrect option selection
If an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme, is
selected, the message «Non selectable» is displayed for some seconds.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm messages can be displayed, for
example «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then
press START». (see chapter «What to do if...»).
End of the programme
When the programme has finished the corresponding message appears on the
diplay. The button
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 button the appliance will come out from the energy saving status
and you could set another washing programme or swich the appliance off.
8 pilot light goes off.
8 pilot light is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be
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 dispenser drawer and start the machine.
Setting the language
When switching on the appliance for the first time, by turning the programme selector
dial
1, you must set the language that you prefer. When the appliance is switched on
again all the messagges in the display will appear in this language.
Important!
If the display is not showing any language, the appliance has already been
switched on once. In such case, if you would change the language setting, press
at the same time the buttons
language.
By pressing the button
Press the button
5 twice to confirm your choice.
2 and 3 for 6 seconds to activate the menu
4 you can scroll all the available languages.
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Setting the time
After the desired language you must set the time before the first wash.
Remember to change the setting time in accordance with daylight-savings time
or solar time.
The CLOCK setting permits you to modify/set up the current time. It is important
to keep it updated as the current END Cycle Time depends on it.
To set the time press reaptedly the button
confirm your choice by pressing button
With a single and short pressing of the button 4, the hours can be adjusted.
Press the button
minutes.
Important!
If the appliance has already been switched on once, refer to «Personalization»
chapter.
5 to confirm it. Repeat the previous operation for setting the
4 to select the SETTINGS menu and
5.
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Personalization
This appliance is provided with a SETTINGS menu that allows you to modify the
factory settings as you want.
When you switch on the machine, by turning the programme selector dial, press
the button
you can move through all the available options till when you locate the
SETTINGS menu. Press the button
again to scroll all the settings and press button 5 to confirm your choice.
Setting the brightness
The BRIGHTNESS setting allows you to modify the backlight intensity of the
display.
By pressing the button
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press button
Setting the contrast
The CONTRAST setting allows you to modify the optical characteristic of the
display.
By pressing the button
You can choose between different levels from 0 to 9 (0 = min. - 9 = max.).
Press button
4 to activate the OPTIONS menu. By pressing again the same button
5 to access in the menu. Use the button 4
4, you can increase or decrease the brightness.
5 to confirm your choice.
4 you can increase or decrease the contrast.
5 to confirm your choice.
Setting the acoustic signal
The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following
cases:
● at the end of the programme
● in the event of operating problems
If you wish to activate the acoustic device, press the button
BUZZER menu. Press button
corresponding symbol starts blinking in order to indicate that the regulation can be
carried out.
Press again the button
Then press the button
5 to confirm your choice. The line around the
4 to activate or deactivate the acoustic signal.
5 to confirm your choice.
4 in order to select the
Return to main menu
This setting function allows you to return to the option menu.
Locate the BACK option by pressing the button
Press the button
5 to confirm your choice.
4.
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, pour
the detergent into the compartment
marked .
If you wish to perform the stain
function, pour 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.
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Use
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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.
The pilot light of the button
programme name and the duration of the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position
O, to switch the machine off.
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine
is working, the message «Please turn programme selector in the last used
position» will appear on the display.
To change a running programme please refer to «Altering an option or a running
programme».
O to Switching OFF of the machine.
8 starts blinking and the display shows the
Select the temperature (button 2)
Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if
you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from
the one proposed by the washing machine.
The maximum temperatures for each washing programme can be checked in the
chapter «Washing programmes».
The symbol of cold wash corresponds to .
Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button
3)
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 washing machine.
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out
to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
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