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 designed to provide excellent clean-
ing and stain removal even at low temperatures.
NON BIOLOGICAL
If you prefer to use a non biological detergent, which
does not contain enzymes we recommend Fairy. Fairy
provides good cleaning and stain removal.
COLOUREDS
For coloured items you should use a detergent which is
designed to clean while maintaining the original
colour. Ariel Color does not contain bleach and there-
fore helps to preserve colours.
DELICATE ITEMS
When washing delicates such as woollens, you
should use a product which is specially designed to
care for fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for
woollens and other delicates.
LAUNDRY BLEACH
For additional stain removal you may wish to use a
product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in
addition to your chosen detergent. Ace is suitable for all
washable fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds.
STAIN REMOVER
For heavily soiled garments to be washed with STAIN-
Action, you should use stain removers such as VANISH
In-Wash, Ecover Stain Salt and GloWhite Booster.
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							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 detergent in the dispenser drawer.
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing
device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of
the machine drum.
COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS
Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also known) are available
in liquid or powder form, and generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most economical usage. Pour the
detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the
detergent into the specially designed dosing device* which should be
placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum.
* If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer, please ensure the dosing
device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme.
FABRIC CONDITIONERS
These are ideal for improving “softness”, and also reduce static cling on
easy-cares and make ironing easier. They are available in two types:
 For example Lenor liquid fabric softener, for use in the
washing machine/washer dryer. The liquid fabric
softener should be poured into the compartment
marked with the symbol  . Follow the manufactur-
er’s dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX
level.
 Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dry-
er. We recommend the conditioning sheets are
pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry
and placed in the tumble dryer.
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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, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.
 Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-
rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
 Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to
avoid the formation of harmful vapours.
Sort of laundrymax. load 
(dry weight)
3 kgLinen and cottons
2 kgEasy cares
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							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 for the timed programmes are indicated in the pro-
gramme chart (pag. 33). As you become more familiar with the appliance, you
will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the var-
ious type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times.
Modification of the drying time or degree of drying
(just in case of washing + drying)
If you wish to modify the drying time or the degree of drying when a drying
programme is running, first depress START/PAUSE button to set the machine
to PAUSE. After modifying the time or degree, depress START/PAUSE again to
continue the programme.
Fibre residue
After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform the
RINSE programme to be sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is
completely removed and does not stick to garments dried afterwards.
After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned.
Additional drying
Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set
another short drying time.
Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics,
avoid excessive drying.
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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 detergent for the STAIN-Action programme,
always use a STAIN remover.
Pour the fabric softener into compartment  without exceeding the
“MAX” mark.
Close the drawer gently, pushing it fully in.
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							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 light corresponding to the
selected speed comes on.
When selecting the RINSE HOLD option, the laundry is
left immersed in the final rinse water.
If the spin speed is not reduced , the final spin speed will be as follows:
- cottons, linens 1600 r.p.m.
- easy cares 900 r.p.m.
- delicates 900 r.p.m.
- wool/silk  (hand washing) 900 r.p.m.
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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 stays permanently on. To remove it press SPIN SPEED
and DRYING TIME buttons again until the RINSE+ light comes off.
Selection of the DELAY TIMER option
To delay starting of a programme, press the DELAY TIMER button
before starting the machine. The figures corresponding to the
selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the
duration of the selected programme will appear on the display.
When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the selected delay will
appear again on the display and the machine starts its countdown.
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							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
countdown, in hours, which will appear on the display. During this
period it is possible to load other laundry, to cancel the delay time.
 Load other laundry:press the START/PAUSE button. Open the door.
Load the laundry. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button
again.
 Cancel the delay time:press the START/PAUSE button. Press the
DELAY TIMER button until on the display appears 0’, if you wish to
cancel it. Press the START/ PAUSE button again to let the pro-
gramme restart. 
Programme progress display
By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corre-
sponding to the various phases making up the programme
come on. After the machine has started, only the running
phase pilot light stays on.
Display
The time to the end of the programme decreases minute by
minute and appears on the display.
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							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 drain filter is blocked.
Turn the selector dial to O.
If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected the RINSE HOLD light
remains lit and the DOOR light is red to indicate that the water must
be emptied out before opening the door either
To empty out water:
 select the DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spin-
ning.
 select the SPIN/DELICATE SPIN programmes for spinning.
 select the SPIN SPEED and depress the START/PAUSE button;
Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to O/OFF
and then to the DRAIN, SPIN or DELICATE SPIN programmes.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to posi-
tion O/OFF.
Remove the laundry from the drum.
Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items
being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour
running into a load of whites.
Close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleas-
ant smells.
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							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 drying time so saving energy.
When automatically washing and drying it is not possible to select a spin
speed lower than 900 r.p.m. for cottons.
Select the drying time or degree of drying.
Start the programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button.
At the end of the programme, turn the selector dial to O/OFF. 
Remove the laundry.
How to dry 
Drying only
Max. load
- cottons 3 kg
- synthetics 2 kg
During the drying programme the water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be correctly positioned.
Turn the programme selector dial to DRYING for cottons or easy cares.
If you wish to carry out the timed drying press the relevant button until
the time you want appears in the display.
If you wish to carry out the electronic drying depress the relevant button
until the light corresponding to the degree of dryness required (extra dry,
cupboard dry or iron dry) illuminates.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme.
At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector dial to O/OFFand
remove the laundry.
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