AEG Lavamat 16820 Instruction Booklet

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Detergents and additives 
Which detergent?....
To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is
important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only
detergents recommended for use in automatic machines.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and
to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent
for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
WHITES
We recommend the Ariel product range which is
biological...

And in which form?
Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available
in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or
compact form is your own personal choice.
TRADITIONAL POWDERS
Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle
powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS
Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent
drawer marked with the symbol  , start the machine immediately
upon placing the...

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Preparing the drying cycle
As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.
Therefore,the water tap must be open and the drain hose must
drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry-
ing cycle.
Load
Warning:
Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided
before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained.
Garments not suitable for drying
 Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts,...

Drying symbols on garment labels
Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be
machine dried. 
The following symbols refer to drying:
Machine drying is usually possible
Normal drying (normal temperature)
Gentle drying (reduced temperature)
Do not machine dry
Duration of the drying cycle
The drying time can vary according to 
 the final spin speed;
 the required degree of drying (extra dry, cupboard dry or iron dry);
 the type of laundry;
 the size of load.
The usual drying times...

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How to wash
Max. load
- cottons 6 kg
- easy cares 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 detergent and additive
Pull the drawer
out until it stops.
Pour the main
wash detergent
into compart-
ment .
If you wish to
perform a pre-
wash, a STAIN-
Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment  .
Important!
Do not use normal...

Selection of the desired wash programme
Turn the programme selector dial
to the desired position: the lights
corresponding to the different
phases making up the selected
programme light up.
The display shows the duration of
the programme.
Selection of the desired options
The options available depend on the degree of
soiling of the laundry. The corresponding light
comes on.
Selection of the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option
It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of
the relevant button; the...

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How to wash
EXTRA RINSE
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with
a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to
rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse).
The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, easy care and deli-
cates.
Selection of the RINSE + (extra rinse) option
Press simultaneously SPIN SPEED and DRYING TIME buttons for about
3 seconds: the RINSE+ light in the programme progress display comes
on.
This function...

Starting the programme
1. Check that the water tap is open. 
2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme.
If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start
at the end of the countdown.
At the start of the programme, if the “END” light blinks for few min-
utes, the acoustic signal sounds and on the display appears E40, that
indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the
START/PAUSE button again.
If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its...

At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. A zero appears on the display. 
The END light comes on in the programme progress display, the
START/PAUSE light is off and the DOOR light is green.
If the OVER DOSING light comes on it indicates that too much deter-
gent has been used. At the next wash carefully follow the detergent
manufacturer’s instructions. Measure out detergent according to
amount, type, degree of soil of fabrics and water hardness.
This light could come on also when the...

Automatic washing and drying 
(NON-STOP programme)
Warning!For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed
the maximum load sizes of 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for easy cares.
Load the laundry.
Add detergent and additive.
Do not use a dosing device when carrying out automatic washing and
drying programme.
Select the wash programme.
Select the required options by means of the relevant buttons. If possible,
do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to
avoid a too long...