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- Page 1 LAVAMAT 16810 LAVAMAT 14810 TURBO ELECTRONIC The environmentally friendly washer-dryer Instruction booklet...
- Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha- size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety instructions ..........6 Disposal . - Page 4 Contents Preparing the drying cycle ........23 Load .
- Page 5 Contents Technical data..........42 Service and Spare Parts .
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. -
Page 7: Child Safety
Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. •... -
Page 8: Disposal
Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend... -
Page 9: Main Features Of Your Washer-Dryer
Main features of your washer-dryer • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1200, 900, 700 or 400 rpm. -
Page 10: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance Front view... -
Page 11: Control Panel
Description of the appliance Control panel A = Option buttons B = Spin speed button C = Electronic drying button D = Display E = START/PAUSE button F = Delay start button G = Drying time button H = Programme progress display J = Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. -
Page 12: Start/Pause Button
Description of the appliance Position 40°C Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position COLD = cold wash START/PAUSE button This button has three functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. -
Page 13: Electronic Drying Buttons
ELECTRONIC DRYING button This button enables you to choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics: Store dry Iron dry (not for easy cares) The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degree of dryness. DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed programme instead of an electronic pro- gramme push the button until the drying time you want appears in the... -
Page 14: Prewash
Description of the appliance This function cannot be used with WOOL, PREWASH or STAIN pro- gramme. The soak programme ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Easy cares, and with emptying of the water without spinning for Delicates. -
Page 15: Display
If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours. The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic WASHING & DRYING programme. Display The display shows the following information: • Duration of the selected programme (in minutes), calculated auto- matically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. -
Page 16: Cancelling A Programme
Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the DRAIN programme. -
Page 17: Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. -
Page 18: Preparing The Wash Cycle
Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). •... -
Page 19: Weight Of Laundry
Weight of laundry Bathrobes Work shirts Quilt covers Sheets Blouses Hand towels Tea towels Shirts Pillowcases Night-gowns/Pyjamas Tablecloths Underwear Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on care labels. - Page 20 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing.
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Page 21: Detergents And Additives
Detergents and additives Which detergent?... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates. -
Page 22: And In Which Form
Preparing the wash cycle And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. -
Page 23: Preparing The Drying Cycle
Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry- ing cycle. -
Page 24: Drying Symbols On Garment Labels
Preparing the drying cycle Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols refer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature) Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry Duration of the drying cycle The drying time can vary according to... -
Page 25: How To Wash
How to wash Max. load - cottons - easy cares and delicates - wool Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. -
Page 26: Selection Of The Desired Wash Programme
How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light up. The display shows the duration of the programme. Selection of the desired options The options available depend on the degree of soiling of the laundry. -
Page 27: Selection Of The Extra Rinse
EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, easy cares or delicate programme. -
Page 28: Starting The Programme
How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the count- down. If the DOOR light beside the START/PAUSE button is red and flashing at the start of the programme it indicates that the door is open. -
Page 29: At The End Of The Programme
How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A zero appears on the display. An acoustic signal is clearly audible. The END light comes on in the pro- gramme progress display. If the OVERDOSAGE light comes on it indicates that too much deter- gent has been used. -
Page 30: Automatic Washing And Drying (Non-Stop Programme)
How to wash Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for easy cares. Load the laundry. Add detergent and additive. Do not use a dosing device when carrying out automatic washing and drying programme. -
Page 31: Programme Charts: Wash And Special Programmes
Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Cotton and linen, for example nor- White mally soiled work 95°-60° Cottons garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Cotton and linen, for example normally to Whites 60° ECONOMY lightly soiled sheets and household linen. Coloured cotton or Coloured 60°-50°... -
Page 32: Special Programmes
Programme chart Special programmes Descrip- Programme tion This pro- gramme can be used for Rinses rinsing hand washed gar- ments. Hand washed garments to Softeners be starched or softened. For emptying out the last rinse water in Drain programmes with the Rinse Hold option Long Separate spin... -
Page 33: Programme Chart: Timed Drying
Programme chart Timed Drying Degree of drying Store dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Iron dry Suitable for ironing (*) The STORE DRY drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75. Consumption data for timed drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests. -
Page 34: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit- tle to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. -
Page 35: Drain Filter
Cleaning and maintenance To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old tooth- brush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them. -
Page 36: Emergency Emptying Out
Cleaning and maintenance Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. -
Page 37: Something Not Working
Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by tradi- tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines. - Page 38 Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and/or does not spin There is water on the floor Possible cause The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is Check the whole length of the squashed or kinked (E10).
- Page 39 Problem The transit bolts have not been removed. The machine vibrates or is noisy The feet have not been adjusted. There is little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running and the drum is turning. The water level is above the The door will not open bottom edge of the door.
- Page 40 Something not working? Problem Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine will not dry or the laundry is not dry enough Possible cause The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in.
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Page 41: Unsatisfactory Washing Results
Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. •... -
Page 42: Technical Data
Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning (16810) Drum speed during spinning (14810) Water pressure This appliance complies with the following EC directives: 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”. -
Page 43: Service And Spare Parts
Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in the “Troubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical break- down. - Page 44 This information can be found on the rating plate, so you have these numbers to hand we recommed you write them below. Prod. No..... . Ser.-No.
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Page 45: Guarantee Conditions
Standard Guarantee Conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur- chase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our dis- cretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materi- als or carriage on condition that: •... -
Page 46: European Guarantee
European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar- antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual- ifications: • The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. •... -
Page 47: Instructions For Installation And Electrical Connection
Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. •... -
Page 48: Dimensions Of The Appliance
Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view Rear view... -
Page 49: Installation
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner, unscrew remove the 2 rear bottom screws. Slide out the 2 plastic pins. Lay the machine on its back, taking care squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. -
Page 50: Positioning
Installation Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. -
Page 51: Water Inlet
Water inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regula- tions’ require- ments. Model 16810 The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. -
Page 52: In The Interest Of The Environment
Installation The upright standpipe should have a mini- mum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see dia- gram). Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water. -
Page 53: Electrical Connection
Electrical connections WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. -
Page 54: Permanent Connection
Installation Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. - Page 56 132.994.040-01-0702 Subject to change without notice From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx.