AEG Lavamat 1620 Information Manual

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Use/FeaturesCare-
symbols1)
1) The figures in the care symbols indicate the maximum temperatures.
General programme for coloured and easy-care items made of cotton/linen as 
well as for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. The wash programme is adjust-
ed according to the different fabric types and load sizes. If loading only with 
easy-care washing, do not load more than 3,5 kg.I K N
 
J M
Energy-saving and water-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to 
normally soiled...

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Programme
max. load 
(dry washing) 
OptionsSpin speed
TIME SAVING
DELAY STARTSENSITIVESTAINPRE WASH1600 / 14001200 / 1000 /
800 / 600 / 400RINSE HOLDQUICKVERY QUICK
SHORT SPIN3,5 kg
SPIN7kg
STARCH7kg
DRAIN
 

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Use/FeaturesCare-
symbols1)
1) The figures in the care symbols indicate the maximum temperatures.
Drain and short spin after a rinse hold, or separate short spin of handwashed del-
icates, woollens, silk.I K N
Q L 
H
Drain and spin, e.g. after a rinse hold, or separate spin for hand-washed cottons/
linens and easy-cares. J M O
Separate starching, conditioning, stiffening, treating of damp washing.J M O
I K N
Draining of the water after a rinse hold.
 

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Before the first wash
Setting the time
So that the current time and the end of the programme are correctly 
displayed, please check the display and set the current time, if neces-
sary. (See “Setting extra options: Timer”.)
Carrying out a wash programme prior to first use
Before doing your first wash, run a washing cycle without any washing 
in the machine (programme COTTONS 95°, option TIME SAVING/VERY 
QUICK, use approx. 1/4 measuring cup of washing powder). This will re-
move any residues from the...

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Running a wash cycle
Switching on the appliance
 Press the control knob.
The appliance is now 
switched on.
3Before switching the appli-
ance on, make sure that the 
drum is empty. If you do not, 
the washing will subse-
quently not be registered properly by the load sensor.
Setting a programme
 5.Highlight the desired pro-
gramme, e.g. DELICATES.
Changing the temperature
 
6.Press the temperature key 
repeatedly, until the desired 
temperature appears, e.g. 
30 °C. Please note: a temper-
ature cannot...

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3RINSE HOLD means: the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water 
and is not spun.
If required, set options.
Selecting options
You can select different options on top of the programme that has 
been selected. Only options that can be combined with the programme 
that has already been selected will be offered.
TIME SAVING
1.Press the OPTIONS key.
2.Use the control knob to highlight TIME SAVING. 
3.Press the SELECT key.
 4.Use the control knob to 
highlight VERY QUICK.
5.Press the SELECT key. The...

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DELAY START
1.Press the OPTIONS key.
2.Use the control knob to highlight DELAY START. 
3.Press the SELECT key.
 4.Use the control knob to 
highlight the time at which 
the programme is to end.
5.Press the SELECT key. The 
programme end time will 
change in the information 
panel.
6.Press the START key.
Cancelling DELAY START: Press the START key again.
The wash programme will start immediately.
SENSITIVE/STAIN/PRE WASH
1.Press the OPTIONS key. 2.Use the control knob to 
highlight PRE WASH. 
3.Press...

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Opening the door/Loading the washing
1.To open the door: carefully pull the handle on the door.
2.Unfold the washing and load it 
loosely into the machine. Mix large 
and small items.
Important: Do not get any washing 
caught between the door and the 
rubber seal.  
3.Push the door firmly shut.
CURRENT LOAD / DETERGENT display
 
3If settings are not undertak-
en for several seconds during 
the programme setting proc-
ess or when loading with 
laundry, the following indi-
cators appear on the display...

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Adding detergent / conditioner
Important: Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable for use 
in domestic washing machines.
Add detergent/conditioner in accordance with the detergent/condi-
tioner manufacturer’s instructions. Observe instructions on the packag-
ing.
The amount of detergent used depends on:
–the washing’s degree of soiling,
–the load size
–the hardness of the tap water. 
Water softener should be used from water hardness range 2 (=medi-
um). The amount of detergent used can then...

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Starting a programme
 1.Check that the water tap is 
open.
2.Press the START key. The 
wash cycle is started.
Programme progress
 While the programme is 
running, the display shows 
among other things:
–each stage of the pro-
gramme as it progresses, 
e.g. MAIN WASH, 
–a bar showing the progress 
of the programme, 
–the expected residual moisture in the washing at the end of the pro-
gramme.
Interrupting a programme/Adding washing
Interrupting a programme
The wash programme can be temporarily...