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LAVAMAT 14500 VI
The environmentally friendly washing-machine
Instruction booklet
1400
LAVAMAT
ON / OFF
900
WASH
TIME
700
500
NO
SPIN
SPIN
RINSE
SPEED
PREWASH
STAIN
QUICK
HOLD
RESET
PREWASH
COTTON
MINIPROGRAMME
WASH
95
SPIN
E
RINSES
DRAIN
60
RINSE HOLD
50
SOFTENERS
DRAIN
40
RINSES
EXTRA
DELAY
START
SPIN
RINSE
START
PAUSE
30
SOAK
CLEAN
FILTER
COLD
COLD
END
30
60
EASY-
WOOLLENS
40
CARES
50
30
40
40
40
EASY TO IRON
DELICATES
COLD
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- Page 1 LAVAMAT 14500 VI The environmentally friendly washing-machine Instruction booklet RESET 1400 PREWASH COTTON LAVAMAT ON / OFF MINIPROGRAMME WASH WASH SPIN TIME RINSES DRAIN RINSE HOLD SOFTENERS DRAIN SPIN RINSES SPIN RINSE EXTRA DELAY START SPIN SPEED PREWASH STAIN QUICK...
- Page 2 If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone: Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety instructions ..........6-7 Disposal . - Page 4 Contents How to wash ........... . 23 Max.
- Page 5 Contents Instructions for installation and electrical connection....41 Safety instructions for the installer ....... . . 41 Dimensions of the appliance.
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
• 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. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. • Never start the machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel is damaged allowing inner components to be accessible. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions 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 are recyclable. >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 Washing Machine
Main features of your washing machine • 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 900, 700 or 500 rpm. •... -
Page 10: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel RESET 1400 COTTON PREWASH LAVAMAT ON / OFF MINIPROGRAMME WASH WASH SPIN TIME RINSES DRAIN RINSE HOLD SOFTENERS DRAIN SPIN RINSES SPIN RINSE EXTRA DELAY START SPIN SPEED PREWASH STAIN QUICK HOLD RINSE... -
Page 11: Control Panel
Description of the appliance Control panel RESET 1400 COTTON PREWASH ON / OFF MINIPROGRAMME WASH WASH SPIN TIME RINSE DRAIN RINSE HOLD SOFTENERS DRAIN SPIN RINSES RINSE EXTRA DELAY START SPIN SPIN SPEED PREWASH STAIN QUICK HOLD RINSE START PAUSE SOAK CLEAN FILTER... -
Page 12: On/Off 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 ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off. -
Page 13: Programme Option Buttons
Description of the appliance To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY START button until the required time is displayed or, if you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed. Then press the START/PAUSE button again. -
Page 14: Quick Wash
Description of the appliance QUICK WASH By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with the wool and economy programme and cannot be used with STAIN. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. -
Page 15: Display
Description of the appliance Display The display shows the following information: • If the programme selector dial is on the RESET position, three flashing dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate that the machine is ready to be selected for the required wash programme. •... -
Page 16: Cancelling/Altering A Programme
Description of the appliance Cancelling/Altering a programme To cancel or alter a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position: three flashing dashes will be dis- played, the programme is cancelled. The machine will maintain the water in the tub. -
Page 17: Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Programme chart 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. -
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
Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Approximate Sort of laundry dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas... - 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
Preparing the wash cycle 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: How To Wash
How to wash Max. load - cottons 4.5 kg - easy cares and delicates 2 .kg - wool 1 .kg Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. -
Page 24: Selection Of The Desired Wash Programme
How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial RESET COTTON PREWASH MINIPROGRAMME WASH SPIN to the desired position: the lights RINSE DRAIN RINSE HOLD SOFTENERS corresponding to the different DRAIN RINSES SPIN phases making up the selected SOAK CLEAN FILTER... -
Page 25: Starting The Programme
How to wash Starting the programme To start the selected programme, press the START/PAUSE button; the corresponding light stops flashing. START PAUSE The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is illuminated. If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the dis- play. -
Page 26: Programme Charts: Wash And Special Programmes
Programme chart Wash programmes Consumption* Wash Additional Max. Temp. Fabrics Energy Water Duration programme functions load min. Cotton and linen, STAIN for example nor- QUICK White mally soiled work PREWASH 95°-60° 4.5 kg EXTRA RINSE Cotton garments, sheets, RINSE HOLD household linen, SPIN SPEED underwear, towels. -
Page 27: Special Programmes
Programme chart Special programmes Consumption* Pro- Type of Additional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration gramme laundry functions load min. Soak at 30°C. Stop with water in Heavily drum. soiled fab- To empty: press the Soak 4.5 kg 0.25 rics, except START/PAUSE button. -
Page 28: 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 29: Door Seal
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 30: Emergency Emptying Out
Cleaning and maintenance Unscrew the hose from the tap. To do this you must press the yellow button on the hose first. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or drain pipe are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: •... -
Page 31: Something Not Working
E40: door open (phase light WASH is on) Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, con- tact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Problem Possible cause... - Page 32 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution 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). hose and remove the kink. The machine does not fill The small filter of the water Clean the filter.
- Page 33 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have Check that the machine not been removed. has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The machine vibrates or is noisy The feet have not been Carefully level the machine. adjusted.
- Page 34 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution 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. spin cycle, the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations.
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Page 35: Unsatisfactory Washing Results
Something not working? 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 36: Technical Data
Technical data Height x Width x Depth 82x60x54.5 cm Depth with door opened 91 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx. Net weight 75 kg approx. Load (depending on programme) 4.5 kg max. domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1400/900/700/500 rpm Water pressure... -
Page 37: 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 38 Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further infor- mation on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk. Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street...
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Page 39: Standard 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-... -
Page 40: 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. The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products. -
Page 41: 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 42: Dimensions Of The Appliance
Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view RESET 1400 PREWASH COTTON LAVAMAT ON / OFF MINIPROGRAMME WASH WASH SPIN TIME RINSES DRAIN RINSE HOLD SOFTENERS DRAIN SPIN RINSES RINSE EXTRA DELAY START SPIN SPIN SPEED PREWASH STAIN QUICK HOLD RINSE START... -
Page 43: Installation
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. -
Page 44: Positioning
Installation Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fit- ted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope con- taining the instruction booklet. -
Page 45: Water Inlet
Installation 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. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. -
Page 46: Water Drainage
Installation The upright standpipe should have a mini- mum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom 38 mm.(1/ ") diameter of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see dia- standpipe gram). Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water. -
Page 47: Electrical Connections
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG Service Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the... -
Page 48: 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 49: Building-In
Building-in This appliance has been designed to 6 0 0 be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimen- sions shown in picture A. Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre- arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left. -
Page 50: Recommendations
Building-in c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thick- ness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again. - Page 51 Building-in If it is not possible to 5 mm Hardwood strip use one solid piece, Additional pieces of due to the additional 40 mm timber should run from front to back height required, ensure that any additional 100 mm 600-605 mm strips of timber are Front glued and screwed to...
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