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 whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. M O
Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites made of cotton/linen.O
Gentle programme for delicate fabrics such as bonded fabrics, microfibres, syn-
thetics, net curtains (max. load for net curtains 20 to 25 m2). With RINSE HOLD 
also suitable for fabrics with climate membrane, e.g. outdoor clothing. 
I K
Particularly delicate programme for machine washable and hand washable wool 
or wool mixtures.Q L H
Specially gentle programme for machine and hand-washable silk. Wash very del-
icate items individually.Q L H
Gentle programme for fine, sensitive fabrics. 
IMPORTANT: Place lingerie containing wires in a washing net or bag.K L
Programme for coloureds, which are labelled for different wash temperatures. 
Items, which according to the care symbols are normally to be washed separately 
at 40 °C or at 60 °C, can be washed together in this programme. Achieves the 
washing results of a normal 60° programme. J M
Special programme for easy-care fabrics, which afterwards are to be ironed only 
lightly or not at all. K N
Special programme, approx. 20 minutes long, for quickly washing through slight-
ly dirty or new clothes. J M O
I K N
Gentle special programme for fabrics such as viscose, modal, cupro, lyocell, with 
a more gentle machine action than in the Delicates programme and a more in-
tensive cleaning action than the Handwash programme. K L 
 
						

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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 drum and water container which have 
been left as a result of the production process.
Preparing and sorting washing
Preparing washing
Empty the pockets. Remove foreign bodies (e.g. coins, paper clips, 
nails, etc.).
Do up zips, button up covers to prevent damage to washing.
Remove the runners from net curtains or cover them with a net or a 
bag.
Wash delicate and small items in a net/pillowcase, e. g. net curtains, 
tights, small socks, handkerchiefs, bras.
Important: Bras and other items containing wires should NOT be 
washed in this washing machine.
Sorting washing
By colour: Wash white and coloured washing separately. Washing can 
run. 
By temperature, type of washing and care symbol.
Important: Do not wash fabrics with the G care symbol (= do not 
wash!) in the washing machine. 
 
						

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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 be increased 
for fabric type selected. Only 
decreased.
Changing the spin speed
7.Press the key for the spin 
speed repeatedly until the 
desired spin speed appears 
e.g. 1000 or the RINSE HOLD. 
Please note: the spin speed 
cannot be increased for a 
fabric type selected. Only de-
creased.
 
 
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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 
symbol appears in the 
display. TIME SAVING  Shortened wash programme for more lightly soiled 
washing. 
DELAY START The start of a programme can be delayed in steps 
of 30 minutes to a max. of 20 hours. 
SENSITIVE  Enhanced rinse action through an additional rinse 
cycle together with improved fabric care (de-
creased drum movement). This is ideal when fre-
quent washes are necessary, for example in cases of 
highly sensitive skin. An additional rinse cycle can 
also be permanently set (see section “Setting extra 
options: Rinse +”). 
STAIN  For heavily soiled or stained washing. In-wash stain 
treatments are washed in at the optimum time as 
the programme progresses.
PRE WASH  A warm pre-wash cycle prior to the main wash cy-
cle, which follows automatically. 
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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 the SELECT key.
The   symbol appears in 
the display.
 
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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 
when the machine door is 
open:
–the maximum permissible loading for the programme marked,
–the actual loading. This is also displayed by the bars (loads of less 
than 0.5 kg are not displayed),
–and washing agent measurement, with reference to the volume of 
laundry, as recommended by the washing agent manufacturer.
If too much laundry has been loaded into the machine, the following 
indicator appears in the display OVERLOADING. Please remove the rele-
vant amount of laundry in such cases.
Press any button or turn any knob to undertake more programme 
settings.
3If the laundry is removed again before the programme starts, the CURR. 
LOAD display may not change back to 0. If this occurs, please turn the 
machine off and switch it back on again after approx. 3 seconds. Reset 
the programme and refill machine with laundry.
The CURR. LOAD display goes out if the machine is closed.
 
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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 always be that as for 
hardness range 1 (=soft). Your local water company will provide you 
with information about water hardness in your area.
The suggested dosage in the display may therefore just be a guideline.
1.Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go.
2.Add the detergent/conditioner.
3.Push the detergent drawer in fully.
Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle 
If you are using water softener and require the right compartment for 
detergent for the pre-wash cycle, add the water softener on top of the 
detergent for the main wash cycle in the left compartment.
Softener, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments, 
starch 
Fill the compartment to no more than the MAX indicator. Add water to 
thick liquid concentrates in accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using them. Dissolve powder starches.
If you are using liquid detergent: 
Add liquid detergent using the dosage containers provided by the de-
tergent manufacturer and place on top of the washing drum.
Stain removal agent/
stain removal tablets Washing powder/tablets 
for the main wash cycle
Softener/
Wash-care products to 
preserve the shape of 
garments/
StarchWashing powder/
tablets for the pre-wash 
cycle or water softener
 
						

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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 interrupted at any time by 
pressing the PAUSE key. It is then re-started by pressing the key 
again.
To cancel a programme before it has finished, switch off the appli-
ance (press the control knob).
Adding washing
The padlock symbol in the display indicates whether washing can still 
be added after the programme has started:
1.Press the PAUSE key. The   symbol appears in the display.
2.Open the door. Be cautious that any water in the drum may be hot and 
there is a risk of scalding.
3.Add washing, close the door again.
4.Press the START key.It is not possible to add washing (Door is locked because of high 
water level or high temperature). 
It is possible to add washing.
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