AEG Lavamat 60840 User Manual

							6. Pull out the emergency emptying hose,
place it in the container and remove its
cap.
7. When no more water comes out, un-
screw the pump cover by turning it anti-
clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli-
ers, if necessary. Always keep a rag near-
by to dry up any water spillages when
removing the cover.
Clean the filter under a tap, to remove
any traces of fluff.
8. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from
the filter seat and from the pump im-
peller.
9. Check carefully whether the pump im-
peller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it
doesn’t rotate, please contact your Serv-
ice Centre.
10. Put the cap back on the emergency emp-
tying hose and place the latter back in
its seat.
11. Replace the filter into the pump by in-
serting it correctly into the special
guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by
turning it clockwise.
12. Refit the flap and close the pump door.
WARNING!
When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot
water in the pump.
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							Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has
finished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-
tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
Cleaning the water inlet filters
If the appliance doesnt fill, takes long to fill water, the starting button blinks yellow or the
display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter What to do if... for more details),
check if the water inlet filters are blocked .
To clean the water inlet filters:
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff
brush.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make
sure the connection is tight.
5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep
a rug nearby because some water may
flow.
6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff
brush or with the piece of cloth.
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							7. Screw the hose back to the machine and
make sure the connection is tight.
8. Turn on the water tap.
Emergency emptying out
If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine:
1. pull out the plug from the power socket;
2. close the water tap;
3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;
4. open the pump door;
5. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the
bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl
is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water
stops flowing out;
6. clean the pump if necessary as previously described;
7. replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it;
8. screw the pump again and close the door.
Frost precautions
If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed
as follows:
1. close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap;
2. place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl
placed on the floor and let water drain out;
3. screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after
having put the cap on again.
By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and
consequently damage to the appliance.
When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2
litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the
drain programme. This will activate the ECO Valve device avoiding that part of the deter-
gent remains unused at next washing.
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							What to do if…
Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved
easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please
carry out the checks listed below.
During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks, one
of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic
signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:
•
 : problem with the water supply
•
 : problem with the water draining
•
 : door open
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 8 to restart the programme. If
after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.
ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The washing machine does not start:
The door has not been closed. • Close firmly the door.
The plug is not properly inserted in the power
socket.
• Insert the plug into the power socket.
There is no power at the socket.
• Please check your domestic electrical instal-
lation.
The main fuse has blown.
•Replace the fuse.
The selector dial is not correctly positioned and
the button 8 has not been depressed.
• Please turn the selector dial and press the
button 8 again.
The delay start has been selected.
• If the laundry is to be washed immediately,
cancel the delay start.
The CHILD SAFETY LOCK has been activated.
• Deactivate this device.
The machine does not fill:
The water tap is closed. • Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. 
• Check the inlet hose connection.
The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter
are blocked. 
• Clean the water inlet filters. (See Cleaning
the water inlet filters for more details)
The door is not properly closed. 
• Close firmly the door.
The machine fills then empties immediately:
The end of the drain hose is too low.
• Refer to relevant paragraph in «Water drain-
age» section.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine does not empty and/or does not
spin:
The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection.
The drain filter is clogged. 
• Clean the drain filter.
An option or a programme that ends with the
water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the
spinning phases has been selected.
• Disable the option.
• Select the draining or the spinning pro-
gramme.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
There is water on the floor:
Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent
(creates too much foam) has been used.
• Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth-
er one.
Check whether there are any leaks from one of
the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to
see this as the water runs down the hose; check
to see if it is damp.
• Check the water inlet hose connection.
The drain hose is damaged.
• Change it with a new one.
The cap on the filter has not been replaced or
the filter has not been properly screwed in after
cleaning action.
• Put the cap back on the filter or screw the
filter fully in.
Unsatisfactory washing results:
Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has
been used.
• Increase the detergent quantity or use an-
other one.
Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to
washing.
• Use commercial products to treat the stub-
born stains.
The correct temperature was not selected.
• Check if you have selected the correct tem-
perature.
Excessive laundry load.
• Introduce into the drum less laundry.
The door will not open:
The programme is still running.
• Wait the end of washing cycle.
The door lock has not been released.
• Wait until the pilot light DOOR has gone off.
There is water in the drum.
• Select drain or spin programme to empty out
the water.
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							ProblemPossible cause/Solution
The machine vibrates or is noisy:
The transit bolts and packing have not been re-
moved.
• Check the correct installation of the appli-
ance.
The support feet have not been adjusted
• Check the correct levelling of the appliance.
The laundry is not evenly distributed in the
drum.
• Redistribute the laundry.
Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.
• Load more laundry.
Spinning starts late or the machine does not
spin:
The electronic unbalance detection device has
cut in because the laundry is not evenly distrib-
uted in the drum. The laundry is redistributed
by reverse rotation of the drum. This may hap-
pen several times before the unbalance disap-
pears and normal spinning can resume. If, after
some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly
distributed in the drum, the machine will not
spin.
• Redistribute the laundry.
The machine makes an unusual noise:
The machine is fitted with a type of motor which
makes an unusual noise compared with other
traditional motors. This new motor ensures a
softer start and more even distribution of the
laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as
increased stability of the machine.
No water is visible in the drum:
Machines based on modern technology operate
very economically using very little water with-
out affecting performance.
If you are unable to identify or solve the problem,
contact our service centre. Before telephoning,
make a note of the model, serial number and pur-
chase date of your machine: the Service Centre
will require this information.
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							Technical data
DimensionsWidth
Height
Depth60 cm
85 cm
63 cm
Electrical connectionInformation on the electrical connection is given on the rating
plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Water supply pressureMinimum
Maximum0,05 MPa
0,8 MPa
Maximum LoadCotton6 kg
Spin SpeedMaximum1000 rpm (L 60840 L)
1200 rpm (L 62840 L)
Consumption values
ProgrammeEnergy consumption
(KWh)Water consumption
(litres)Programme duration
(Hours.Minutes)
White Cottons 95°2.061
For the duration of
the programmes,
please refer to the
display on the con-
trol panel.
Cottons 60°1.358
Cotton ECO 60° 1)1.0245
Cottons 40°0.758
Synthetics 40°0.550
Delicates 40°0.5560
Wool/ Handwash 30°0.2553
1) « Cotton Eco » at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label,
in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may
vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and
on the ambient temperature.
Installation instructions
Installation
Unpacking
All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever
has to be transported again.Technical data
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							1. After removing all the packaging, careful-
ly lay machine on it’s back to remove the
polystyrene base from the bottom.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the
draining hose from the hose holders on
the rear of the appliance.
3. Unscrew the three bolts using the key
supplied with the machine.
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							4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose
from the drum and remove the polystyr-
ene block fitted on the door seal.
6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two
large ones with the corresponding plastic
plug caps supplied in the bag containing
the instruction booklet.
7. Connect the water inlet hose as described
under the paragraph «Water inlet».
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							Positioning and levelling
Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine
is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber
coating.
Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor
by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar
materials under the machine.
If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine
next to a gas cooker or coalburning stove, an in-
sulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the
side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted
between the two appliances.
The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0°C.
The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked.
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of a breakdown.
Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or
similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor.
Water inlet
An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum.
This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply.
1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet
hose.
2. Connect the hose with the angled con-
nection to the machine.
Do not place the inlet hose downwards.
Angle the hose to the left or right de-
pending on the position of your water tap.
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