AEG Lavamat 1820 Information Manual

LAVAMAT 
LAVALOGIC 1820
Washing machine
User information
 
 

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Dear customer,
Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a 
later date.
Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appli-
ance.
The following symbols are used in the text:
1Safety instructions
Warning:  Notes that concern your personal safety.
Attention:  Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
3Useful tips and hints
2Environmental information
 

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Contents
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Switching on the appliance for th e first time – setting the language 7
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control panel with display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Programme protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Child safety device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning and maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remedying small malfunctions yourself . . . . . .  . . . . ....

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Operating Instructions
1Safety
Prior to using for the first time
•Follow the  ”Instructions for install ation and connection”.
 If the appliance is delivered in th e winter months when there are mi-
nus temperatures: Store the washin g machine at room temperature 
for 24 hours before using for the first time.
Correct use
 The washing machine is only design ed for the washing of normal do-
mestic laundry at home. 
 Additions or modifications to th e washing machine are not permit-
ted.
 Use only...

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General safety
Repairs to the washing machine must  only be carried out by qualified 
service engineers. 
 Never use the washing machine if th e mains cable is damaged; or if 
the control panel, work top or plin th area is damaged such that the 
inside of the appliance is freely accessible.
 Switch off the washing machine be fore cleaning, maintenance and 
servicing. In addition, pull the main s plug out of the socket or – in 
the case of a permanent connection  – switch off the cut-out in the 
fuse...

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Switching on the appliance for the first time 
– setting the language
When switching on the appliance for the first time you should be sure 
to set the language in which you want the indicators in the display to 
appear.
 1. Press the control knob.
The appliance is now 
switched on. The languages 
that can be chosen will ap-
pear in the display. In the 
factory the language is pre-
set to English.
Important:  If the display is not showing  any languages, the appliance 
has been switched on before. If...

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Description of the appliance
 
Control panel with display
 
Indicators in the display
 
Drawer for 
detergent and
conditioner
Three screw feet 
(height adjustable);
rear left: 
Automatic foot Control panel with display
Rating plate
(behind door)
Door
Drain pump cover
    
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Control knob
Buttons
Display
 
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Main control features
Control knob
Switching the appliance on and off Press the control knob to 
switch the appliance on and 
off.
Highlighting
 You can highlight the entries 
on the right of the display by 
turning the control knob.
Cancelling settings
If you would like to cancel settings that have been made by mistake, 
switch the appliance off and on ag ain using the control knob. You are 
now able to re-set the programme.
Keys
 Using the keys you can:
– activate an entry on the 
left-hand side of...

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Programme overview
Programme
max. load 
(dry washing) 
OptionsSpin speed
TIME SAVING
DELAY STARTSENSITIVESTAINPRE WASH1800/1600/14001200/100
0/800/

600/400RINSE HOLDQUICKVERY QUICK
LINEN/EASY-CARES
60, 50, 40, 30, 206kg1)
or
3kg
1) In the case of excessively large volume washing of a fl eecy nature, e.g. terry towelling, flannelette, it may be 
that the drum is already full befo re the maximum load is reached.
2)
2)Recommended load for short progammes is 3 kg; full loading is possible however with...