Electrolux 16830 manual

1600 1200 900 700 RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING END DOOR WAS H OVER DOSING ECONOMY 60 40 - 60 MIX 40 30 DRYING 95 COTTONS LINEN 60 50 40 40 EASY CARES EASY IRON DRYING DELICATES 40 30 COLD 40 30 COLD WOOL SILK OFF RINSE SOFTENERS DRAIN SPIN DELICATE SPIN AQUA ALARM 16830 RINSE HOLD EXTRA DRY DELAY TIMER SENSITIVE TIME SAVER START PAUSE REMAINING TIME P[...]

Dear customer , Please r ead these oper ating instructions car efully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the fir st pages. W e r ecom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for futur e r efer ence and pass it on to any futur e owner s. The warning triangle and/or the key wor ds (W arning!, Caution!) empha- size info[...]

Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for envir onmental pr otection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Pr eparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Drying sy[...]

T echnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Service and Spar e P arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Standar d Guar antee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Eur opean Guar a[...]

Safety instructions Y our safety is of par amount importance, please ensure you r ead this instruction book befor e installing or using this appliance. Gener al safety • Repair s to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repair s carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact you[...]

Child safety • This appliance is designed to be oper ated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the contr ols or play with the appliance. • P ets and childr en have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum befor e use. • K eep all packaging well away from childr en. • K eep all detergents in a safe[...]

Disposal P ackaging materials The materials marked with the symbol ar e r ecyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyr ene >PP< =polypr opylene This means that they can be r ecycled by disposing of them pr operly in appr opriate collection container s. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your[...]

• The machine will consume less ener gy if the laundry is adequately spun befor e being dried. • With adequate pr e-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be r emoved; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temper atur e. Main featur es of your washer-dryer • Pr ogramme and temper ature setting using the pr ogr amme selector . • Stain[...]

Description of the appliance Fr ont view 10 Deter gent dr awer Contr ol panel Door Dr ain pump Adjustable feet 1600 1200 900 700 RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING END DOOR WASH OVER DOSING ECONOMY 60 40 - 60 MIX 40 30 DRYING 95 COTTONS LINEN 60 50 40 40 EASY CARES EASY IRON DRYING DELICATES 40 30 COLD 40 30 COLD WOOL SILK OFF RINSE SOFTENERS DRAIN SPIN DEL[...]

11 Contr ol panel A = Option buttons B = ST ART/PAUSE button C = Spin speed button D = Electronic drying button E = Drying time button F = Delay start button G = Display H = Progr amme progr ess display J = Pr ogramme selector dial Pr ogramme selector dial The pr ogr amme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movemen[...]

12 Description of the appliance P osition 40°C Easy ir on. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any cr easing. In this way ir oning is easier . P osition COLD = cold wash Pr ogramme Option buttons Depending on the pr ogr amme, differ ent functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desir ed pr ogr[...]

13 ST ART/PAUSE button This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the r equir ed pr ogr amme, pr ess this button to start the machine. If you have selected the DELA Y TIMER option, the machine starts its hourly countdown. b) P ause T o interrupt a pr ogr amme which is running, pr ess the ST ART/P AUSE button: the information on t[...]

ELECTRONIC DRYING button This button enables you to choose the r equir ed degr ee of drying for cottons and synthetics: Extr a dry (not for easy car es) - Cupboar d dry - Ir on dry (not for easy cares) The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degr ee of dryness. DRYING TIME button If you wi[...]

• When the pr ogramme has finished, a steadily lit zer o is displayed. • Delayed start, (23 hour s max.) progr ammed using the special button. The countdown is updated every hour . • Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine oper ation (see page 38). Pr ogramme pr ogr ess display By selecting the wash pr ogr amme, the pilot lights corr e- [...]

Opening the door after the pr ogramme has started T o open the door set the machine to P AUSE by pressing the ST ART/PAUSE button. The DOOR light on the contr ol panel beside the ST ART/P AUSE button indicates if the door can be opened: • green light: the door can be opened; • red light: the door cannot be opened; The door can be opened if: •[...]

Deter gent dispenser dr awer Compartment for pr ewash or stain r emover . The prewash deter gent is added at the beginning of the wash pr ogr amme. The stain r emover is added dur- ing the ST AIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartme[...]

Pr eparing the wash cycle Sorting out and pr eparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry accor ding to type of fabrics and care labels (see “T ypes of fabric and car e labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • T o prevent the laundry fr om getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to clo[...]

W eight of laundry T ypes of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pr o- gr amme. The laundry should be sorted out accor ding to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on car e labels. T emper atur es indicated on labels ar e always maximum temper atur es. Cotton Linen and cottons marke[...]

Delicates Micr ofibr es, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols r equir e a very gentle tr eatment. The DELICA TES pr ogr amme is suitable for this type of fabric. W oollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol ar e par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing. The W OOL pr ogr amme[...]

21 Deter gents and additives Which deter gent?.... T o ensur e you obtain the best wash r esults fr om your appliance, it is important to use the right deter gent in your everyday wash, and only deter gents r ecommended for use in automatic machines. T o maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you[...]

And in which form? Not only ar e ther e differ ent types of deter gent, but they ar e also available in differ ent forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in tr aditional or compact form is your own per sonal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS P our the powder directly into the dispenser dr awer . Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine dru[...]

23 Pr eparing the drying cycle As a dryer , the machine works on the condensation principle. Ther efor e, the water tap must be open and the dr ain hose must dr ain water into a sink or into the dr ain pipe, even during the dry- ing cycle . Load W arning: Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided befor e being dried, otherwise [...]

Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols r efer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temper atur e) Gentle drying (r educed temper atur e) Do not machine dry Dur ation of the drying cycle The drying time can vary accor ding [...]

25 How to wash Max. load - cottons 7 kg - easy car es and delicates 3 . kg - wool, silk and (handwash) 2 . kg 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 deter gent and additive Pull the dr awer out until it stops. P our the main wash deter gent i[...]

Selection of the desir ed wash progr amme T urn the pr ogr amme selector dial to the desir ed position: the lights corr esponding to the differ ent phases making up the selected pr ogr amme light up. The display shows the dur ation of the pr ogr amme. Selection of the desir ed options The options available depend on the degr ee of soiling of the la[...]

27 How to wash EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water . However , for people with a very delicate skin (aller gic to deter gents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extr a quantity of water (extr a rinse). The extr a rinse is available only with the cotton, easy car e and deli- cates. Selection of the RINSE + (extr a[...]

Starting the pr ogramme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Pr ess ST ART/P AUSE to start the pr ogr amme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the pr ogr amme will start at the end of the countdown. At the start of the pr ogr amme, if the “END” light blinks for few min- utes, the acoustic signal sounds and on the display appear s E4[...]

At the end of the pr ogramme The machine stops automatically . A zero appear s on the display . The END light comes on in the pr ogr amme pr ogr ess display , the ST ART/P AUSE light is off and the DOOR light is gr een. If the OVER DOSING light comes on it indicates that too much deter- gent has been used. At the next wash car efully follow the det[...]

Automatic washing and drying (NON-ST OP progr amme) W arning! For NON-ST OP pr ogr ammes, it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 3.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for easy car es. Load the laundry . Add deter gent and additive. Do not use a dosing device when carrying out automatic washing and drying pr ogr amme. Select the wash pr o[...]

Pr ogr amme chart W ash progr ammes In compliance with EC dir ective 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the ener gy label r efer to the “ECONOMY 60°C” wash progr amme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be used as a guide only , as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water [...]

32 Progr amme Descrip- tion Progr amme phases Additional functions Max. load Rinse This pro- gramme can be used for rinsing hand washed gar- ments. 3 rinses with liquid additive. Short spin. (900 rpm max) RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 6 kg Softeners Hand washed garments to be starched or softened. 1 rinse with liquid additive. Long spin. RINSE HOLD SPIN SP[...]

Pr ogr amme chart Timed Drying (*) The CUPBOARD DRY drying pr ogr amme for cotton is the r efer ence pr o- gr amme for the Ener gy Label data, in compliance with standar d EEC 92/75. 33 Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed Drying time mins Cupboard dry (*) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Iron dry Suitable for ironing [...]

Consumption data for timed drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in labor atory tests. They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as a guide. 34 Degree of drying Spin speed Max load Water litres Energy kWh Duration minutes Cotton Extra dry 1600 3.5 kg 29 2.45 95-1 05 Cotton Cupboard dry 1600 3.5 kg 26 2[...]

35 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash pr ogr amme, pull the dispenser dr awer out a lit- tle to let it dry . Leave the door ajar to allow air to cir culate. If the machine is not used for a pr olonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Maintenance W ash With the use of low temper atur e washes it is p[...]

T o facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be r emoved. Deter gent can also accumulate inside the dr awer r ecess: clean it with an old tooth- brush. Refit the dr awer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if ther e ar e deposits or for eign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and r emove them. Dr ain p[...]

Remove any objects fr om the pump impeller by r otating it. Put the cap back on the emer gency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Scr ew the pump fully in. Close the pump door . W ater 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. T urn off the w[...]

38 Fr ost precautions If the machine is installed in a place wher e the temper atur e could dr op below 0°C, pr oceed as follows: • Close the water tap and unscr ew the water inlet hose from the tap. • Place the end of the emer gency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water dr ain out. • Scr ew the[...]

39 The main electrical fuse or Replace the fuse. the fuse in the plug has blown. The door is not properly Close the door; the click closed (E40) . of the lock should be heard. The plug is not connected. Insert the plug. The START button has not P r ess the button. been pressed. The DELA YED START Check the selected delay on option has been selected[...]

40 There is water on the floor Too much deter gent has Measure deter gent been used. according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. An unsuitable detergent Use a suitable washing has been used that machine detergent. creates too much foam. One of the connectors on Check that the hose is the water inlet hose is firmly screwed on at both leaking. e[...]

41 Something not working? Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin 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 mor e evenly by means of a few dru[...]

Unsatisfactory washing r esults If the laundry looks gr ey and lime scale is found in the drum • T oo little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable deter gent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been tr eated prior to washing. • The pr ogramme/temper ature has not been corr ectly selected. If gr ey stains r emain on the laundry • [...]

T echnical data Height x Width x Depth 84x60x60 cm Depth with door opened 1 0 1.5 cm Height adjustment ± 1 0 mm approx. Net weight 84 kg appr ox. Load (depending on pr ogr amme) 7 kg Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1600/1200/900/7 00 rpm W ater pressur e 0.05-0.8 MP a This appliance complies with the f[...]

Service & Spar e P arts If after carrying out the necessary checks ther e is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service For ce Centr e. In guar antee customers should ensur e that the suggested checks in the “T roubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a char ge if the fault is [...]

Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry befor e telephoning. When you contact us we need to know: 1. Y our name, address and post code. 2. Y our telephone number . 3. Clear and concise details of the fault. - What is the fault? - When does the fault occur? - Does the multi-display issue an error-message ( E and a number)? 4. The m[...]

46 Standar d Guar antee Conditions W e, AEG/ELECTROLUX, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur chase this AEG/ELECTROLUX appliance or any part ther eof is pr oved to be defective by r eason only of faulty workmanship or mate- rials, we will, at our discr etion r epair or r eplace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour , materials or [...]

47 Eur opean Guarantee If you should move to another country within Eur ope then your guar- antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual- ifications: • The guar antee starts from the date you fir st purchased your pr oduct. • The guar antee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in th[...]

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 r etailer . • All internal packing must be r emoved before using the appliance. [...]

Dimensions of the appliance Fr ont view and side view Rear view 49 90 1600 1200 900 700 RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING END DOOR WASH OVER DOSING ECONOMY 60 40 - 60 MIX 40 30 DRYING 95 COTTONS LINEN 60 50 40 40 EASY CARES EASY IRON DRYING DELICATES 40 30 COLD 40 30 COLD WOOL SILK OFF RINSE SOFTENERS DRAIN SPIN DELICATE SPIN AQUA ALARM 16830 RINSE HOLD EX[...]

50 Installation Unpacking All tr ansit bolts and packing must be r emoved before using the appliance. Using the supplied spanner , unscrew and r emove the 2 r ear bottom scr ews. Slide out the 2 plas- tic pins. Lay the machine on its back, taking car e not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between [...]

51 Set the machine upright and r emove the r emaining r ear scr ew . Slide out the r elevant pin. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet. Y ou are advised to keep all tr ansit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be tr ansported again. P ositioning Inst[...]

W ater inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thr ead. Installation should comply with local water authority and building r egulations’ r equir ements. The inlet hose is pr ovided with a water stop device, which pr otects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natur al agein[...]

When dischar ging into a standpipe ensur e that the top of the standpipe is no mor e than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. The dr ain hose may be extend- ed to a maximum of 4 metr es. An additional dr ain hose and joining piece is available fr om your local Service Force Centr e. The joining piec[...]

54 In the inter est of the environment W ashing machines and dish- washer s should be connected to the FOUL dr ainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for tr eat- ment befor e being dischar ged safely into a river . It is essential that these appli- ances ar e not connected to the surface water dr ainage system as this water i[...]

If you fit your own plug, the colour s of the wir es in the mains lead of your appliance may not corr espond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, pr oceed as follows: Connect the gr een and yellow (earth) wir e to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or colour ed gr een and yellow .[...]

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