AEG Lavamat 1620 Information Manual

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Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing
At the end of the programme PLEASE TAKE OUT THE CLOTHES appears 
in the display. As soon as the 
§ symbol appears, the door can be 
opened.
1.Open the door using the handle.
2.Remove the washing.
3.Switch off the appliance.
If Rinse Hold has been selected:
 1.Press the START key.
 The display automatically 
changes to the first pro-
gramme page. Depending 
upon the programme that 
has been running either SPIN 
or SHORT SPIN is highlight-
ed.
If spinning or draining is required:
 Use the control knob to 
highlight either
–SPIN or
–DRAIN.
2.Reduce the spin speed, if 
necessary.
3.Press the START key.
The washing is spun or the water is drained.
3If OVERDOSING is shown in the display at the end of a wash cycle, too 
much detergent was used in the completed wash programme. Please 
take note of the dosage instructions provided by the detergent manu-
facturer and the amount of washing loaded the next time you wash.
 
DELICATES 30°CRINSE HOLD11:28-11:28
 §STARTRINSE HOLD######################RINSE H.
 
SHORT SPIN1200 RPM12:28-12:34
 úSTARTEASY IRONREFRESH1200FASHIONSHORT SPIN)OPTIONSSPIN
 
 SPIN1200 RPM11:28-11:39
 úSTARTFASHIONSHORT SPIN1200SPIN)STARCHOPTIONSDRAIN
 
						

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Setting extra options
Independent of any programme you can set different basic settings. 
These basic settings will permanently remain active until they are dese-
lected again.
MEMORY
Saving a programme setting
First set a programme (e.g. LINEN/EASY-CARES, 40 °C, 1200 rpm, 
with the SENSITIVE option), then save it.
 1.Use the control knob to 
highlight LINEN/EASY-C. 
2.Set the temperature and the 
spin speed.
3.Press the OPTIONS key.  MEMORY
1, 2, 3, 4Frequently used programme settings can be stored. 
The stored programme setting can then be selected 
like a normal programme. There are a total of four 
memory positions available.
RINSE + Additional rinse cycle, only effective with the pro-
grammes COTTONS, LINEN/EASY-CARES, ENERGY 
SAVING, DELICATES, 40°-60° MIX, EASY IRON and 
FASHION.
GENTLE SPIN The washing does not cling to the side of the drum as 
much and can be taken out more easily. Only effective 
with the programmes COTTONS, LINEN/EASY-CARES, 
ENERGY SAVING, 40°-60° MIX, STARCH and SPIN.
LANGUAGE To set the language in which the indicators are to ap-
pear in the display.
TIMER To set the current time.
VOLUME You will hear an acoustic signal when you press the 
keys. The volume of this signal can be regulated and/
or the signal can be deselected. The volume of the 
signal for error messages cannot be altered. 
LINEN/EASY-C. 40°C1200 RPM10:17-12:16
 îSTARTLINEN/EASY-C.)40°ENERGY SAVINGCOTTONS1200DELICATESOPTIONSWOOLLENS 
 
						

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 4.Highlight the SENSITIVE op-
tion.
5.Press the SELECT key.
The   symbol will appear in 
the display.
6.Press the EXTRAS key.
 MEMORY is highlighted:
7.Press the SELECT key.
 
If MEMORY 1 is highlighted:
8.Press the SAVE key. 
The programme setting is 
stored as M1: LINEN/EASY-C.
9.Then press the BACK key
3 times.
Clearing a stored programme setting
1.Press the OPTIONS key.
2.Press the EXTRAS key.
 MEMORY is highlighted:
3.Press the SELECT key.
 4.Use the control knob to 
highlight MEMORY 1.
5.Press the CLEAR key.
The stored programme set-
ting has now been cleared.
6.Then press the BACK key 
3times.
 
LINEN/EASY-C. 40°C1200 RPM10:17-12:16
 çSTARTTIME SAVINGSELECTDELAY STARTSENSITIVE)BACKSTAINEXTRASPRE WASH
 
EXTRAS
 ì
SELECTMEMORY(RINSE+BACKGENTLE SPIN.LANGUAGE 
MEMORYLINEN/EASY-C. 40°C  1200
 é
SAVEMEMORY 1(MEMORY 2BACKMEMORY 3MEMORY 4
 
EXTRAS
 ì
SELECTMEMORY(RINSE+BACKGENTLE SPINLANGUAGE 
MEMORYLINEN/EASY-C. 40°C  1200
 é
CLEARMEMORY 1!(MEMORY 2§§BACKMEMORY 3§§MEMORY 4§§
 
						

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RINSE +, GENTLE SPIN
1.Press the OPTIONS key.
2.Press the EXTRAS key.
 3.Use the control knob to 
highlight the desired Extra, 
e.g. RINSE +. 
4.Press the SELECT key.
The   symbol appears in the 
display.
5.Press the BACK key twice.
LANGUAGE
1.Press the OPTIONS key.
2.Press the EXTRAS key.
3.Use the control knob to highlight LANGUAGE.
4.Press the SELECT key.
 
5.Use the control knob to 
highlight the desired lan-
guage, e.g. ENGLISH. 
6.Use the SELECT key to store 
the selected language.
7.Press the BACK key 3 times.
TIMER
1.Press the OPTIONS key.
2.Press the EXTRAS key.
3.Use the control knob to highlight TIMER.
4.Press the SELECT key.
 5.Use the control knob to set 
the desired time.
6.Press the SELECT key.
7.Press the BACK key 3 times.
 
EXTRAS
 ì
SELECTMEMORYBACKRINSE +)GENTLE SPINLANGUAGE
 
EXTRASLANGUAGE
 ¿§SELECTENGLISH)DEUTSCH§BACKITALIANO§FRANÇAIS§
 
EXTRAS
é
TIMER¶¶¶¶ ¶¶¶¶¶¶¶SELECT
BACK15:11 H:MIN)
 
						

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VOLUME
1.Press the OPTIONS key.
2.Press the EXTRAS key.
3.Use the control knob to highlight VOLUME.
4.Press the SELECT key.
 
5.Use the control knob to 
highlight OFF, NORMAL or 
LOUD.
6.Press the SELECT key.
7.Press the BACK key 3 times.
Programme protection
In order to protect the selected settings of a programme that is running 
from unintentional alterations, the buttons can be locked.
Setting programme protection:
1.Start the programme.
 2.Press second and fourth but-
ton at the same time for 
about 3 seconds. In the dis-
play the symbol  appears. 
The buttons are locked.
Removing programme protection:
Press second and fourth button again for about 3 seconds. 
The buttons are unlocked. The symbol
 disappears.
3The buttons also remain locked after the appliance has been switched 
off. Before the next wash, remove programme protection again, so that 
a new programme can be set. 
If the appliance is unintentionally switched off while a programme is 
running, programme protection must first be removed. Then set and 
start the programme again.
 
EXTRASVOLUME
 é§SELECT
OFF§§§BACKNORMAL!)LOUD§§§
 
DELICATES 30°C1000 RPM11:25-12:36
  §
MAIN WASH##======================]
MOISTURE 50 %
 
						

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Child safety device
If the child safety device has been activated, the door can no longer be 
shut.
Activating the child safety device:
Use a coin to turn the knob (on the 
inside of the door) in a clockwise di-
rection as far as it will go.
1Warning! The knob must not be de-
pressed after being set, otherwise 
the child safety device is not acti-
vated. The knob must stand out as 
shown in the illustration. 
Deactivating the child safety device: 
Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction as far as it will go.
Cleaning and maintenance
Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to 
clean the appliance. 
Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth.
Cleaning procedure
If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot 
programme from time to time. This will reduce any deposits and clean 
the appliance from the inside.
 
						

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Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.
1.Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly.
2.Remove the conditioner insert from 
the middle compartment. 
3.Clean all parts with water.
4.Put the conditioner insert in as far as 
it will go, so that it is firmly in place.
5.Clean all parts of the washing ma-
chine, especially the nozzles in the 
top of the washing-in chamber, with 
a brush.
6.Insert the detergent dispenser draw-
er in the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in 
the washing or tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scour-
ing agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1.Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stain-
less steel.
2.Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning 
agent residues. Programme: COTTONS 95°, with the TIME SAVING/VERY 
QUICK option, add about 1/4 of a measuring cup of washing powder.
Door and rubber collar
Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies are present in the 
folds of the rubber collar or on the inside of the glass door. 
Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar regularly.
 
						

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What to do if...
Remedying small malfunctions yourself
If one of the following fault messages is shown in the display during 
operation:
–ATTENTION (E41) / PLEASE CLOSE THE DOOR
–ATTENTION ERROR CODE (E11) / PLEASE OPEN THE TAP
–ATTENTION ERROR CODE (E21) / PLEASE CHECK THE WATER DRAIN-
AGE
please refer to the following table. 
After you have rectified the error, press the START key. 
If ATTENTION / PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL SERVICE FORCE together with 
an error code (e.g. E..) appears in the display: Switch the appliance off 
and then on again. Re-set the programme. Press the START key.
If the error code is displayed again, please contact the Service Force 
and inform them of the error code and the PNC no. (see rating plate).
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Washing machine does 
not work.
Mains plug not plugged in or 
fuse not working.Connect the plug to a mains 
socket.
Check the fuse.
The door is not closed prop-
erly.Close the door properly. 
There should be an audible 
click.
The START key has not been 
pressed.Press the START key.
The door cannot be 
closed.The child safety device is 
engaged.Release the child safety de-
vice.
The programme does 
not begin after the 
START key has been 
pressed. 
ATTENTION (E41) /
PLEASE CLOSE THE 
DOOR appears in the 
display.
The door is not closed prop-
erly.Close the door properly; 
there should be an audible 
click. Press the START key.
 
						

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The drain pump runs 
constantly, even when 
the machine is 
switched off.
ATTENTION (EF3) /
PLEASE CALL YOUR LO-
CAL SERVICE FORCE 
appears in the display.
The Aqua Control anti-flood 
system has been activated.Close the water tap, remove 
the mains plug from the 
socket and inform your local 
Service Force Centre.
The washing machine 
vibrates when operat-
ing or is not stable.
The transit packaging has not 
been removed.Removing the transit pack-
aging.
The screw feet not correctly 
adjusted.Adjust the feet as described 
in the installation and con-
nection instructions.
Washing has not been 
spun.Only a few large items of 
washing in the drum.Always load the drum as full 
as possible. Mix large and 
small items.
Water is leaking out 
from under the 
washing machine.
The screw connection on the 
inlet hose is leaking.Screw the inlet hose in 
firmly.
The drainage hose is leaking.Replace drain hose.
The drain pump cover is not 
closed properly.Close the cover properly.
Washing was caught in the 
door.Load washing carefully for 
the next wash.
Emergency drain hose is 
leaking.Close off emergency drain 
hose properly.
Softener was not 
washed in.  compart-
ment for conditioners 
is filled with water.The conditioner insert is not 
correctly set into the addi-
tive compartment or is 
blocked.Clean the detergent dispens-
er drawer, insert the condi-
tioner insert firmly.
Washing is heavily 
creased.There may have been too 
much washing in the ma-
chine.
Observe maximum loads.
The door cannot be 
opened when the ap-
pliance is switched on. 
The   symbol appears 
in the display.
The door is locked for safety 
reasons.Wait until the  symbol ap-
pears.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
 
						

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The display goes out 
while a wash cycle is 
running.Power cut.
For safety reasons, the door 
will remain locked for ap-
prox. 4 minutes.
The programme will continue 
when the power cut is over.
To remove washing: 
If water can be seen in the 
appliance, before opening 
the door, first perform an 
emergency drain.
The background illumi-
nation of the display 
has gone out even 
though the appliance is 
switched on.
The washing machine is in  
stand-by mode.Press any key.
Water is not entering 
the appliance. ATTEN-
TION ERROR CODE 
(E11) / PLEASE OPEN 
THE WATER TAP ap-
pears in the display.Tap turned off.Turn on the tap.
The filter in the threaded in-
let hose fitting is blocked.Turn off the tap. Unscrew the 
hose, take out the filter and 
clean it.
Water tap is furred with lime 
scale or is faulty.Check the tap and have it re-
paired, if necessary.
The washing has not 
been spun thoroughly 
and water remains visi-
ble in the drum.
ATTENTION ERROR 
CODE (E21) /  PLEASE 
CHECK THE WATER 
DRAINAGE appears in 
the display.Drain hose is kinked.Remove kink.
Maximum pumping height of 
1 m exceeded.Please contact your Local 
Service Force.
The drain pump is blocked.
Clean the drain pump. Re-
move foreign bodies from 
the pump housing.
For sink spigot connections: 
The sink spigot is blocked.Clean the sink spigot.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy