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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Indicators in the display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Main control features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Carrying out a wash programme prior to first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparing and sorting washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Running a washing cycle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switching on the appliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Changing the temperature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TIME SAVING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DELAY START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SENSITIVE/STAIN/PRE WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening the door/Loading the washing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CURRENT LOAD / DETERGENT display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding detergent / conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programme progress  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Interrupting a programme/Adding washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting extra options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Saving a programme setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Clearing a stored programme setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
RINSE +, GENTLE SPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
TIMER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
VOLUME  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
 
						

							
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Programme protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Child safety device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning and maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remedying small malfunctions yourself . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
If the wash results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Carrying out an emergency drain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Disposal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety information for the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installing the appliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Where to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Making the appliance level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Water drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Guarantee/Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
 
						

							
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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 detergents and additives th at are suitable for use in domes-
tic washing machines.
 The washing must not contain any in flammable solutions. Danger of 
explosion!
 Do not use the washing machine for dry cleaning.
 Dyes/colour removers may only be  used in the washing machine, if 
the manufacturer of these products  expressly permits this. We cannot 
be held responsible for any damage arising.
Child safety and Infirm Persons
 Keep packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.
 This appliance is not intended for  use by people (including children) 
with reduced physical, sensory or me ntal capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge, unless they ha ve been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appl iance by a person responsible for 
their safety.
 Children often do not recognise the  hazards associated with electrical 
appliances. Do not allow children  to use the washing machine unsu-
pervised.
 Make sure that children and pets  don’t climb into the drum of the 
washing machine. Could endanger life!
 
						

							
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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 box or remove the screw fuse completely.
 If operation is stopped, disconnect  the appliance from the mains sup-
ply and shut off the water tap.
 Never unplug the appliance by pullin g on the cable. Always pull the 
plug.
 Multi-way plugs, connectors and ext ension cables must not be used. 
This could constitute a fire  hazard through overheating. 
 Never wash the washing machine down with a water jet. Danger of 
electric shock!
 In washing programmes with high te mperatures the glass in the door 
gets hot. Do not touch it.
 Before emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the 
drain pump or opening the door in  an emergency, let the water cool 
down.
 Small animals can nibble at the cables and water hoses. Danger of 
electric shock and danger of wate r damage! Keep small animals away 
from the washing machine.
 
						

							
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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 th is happens, please see the section 
“Setting extra options: Language”, if you want to change the language 
setting.
 2. Use the control knob to 
highlight the desired lan-
guage.
 3.Press the SELECT key.
From now on all indicators in 
the display will appear in this 
language.
 4.Press the control knob to 
switch off the appliance.
 
 
EXTRASLANGUAGE
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§§SELECTENGLISH)DEUTSCH§BACKITALIANO§FRANÇAIS§ 
EXTRASLANGUAGE
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§§SELECTENGLISH!)DEUTSCH§§BACKITALIANO§§FRANÇAIS§§
 
EXTRASLANGUAGE
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§§SELECTENGLISH!)DEUTSCH§§BACKITALIANO§§FRANÇAIS§§
 
						

							
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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
    
LINEN/EASY-C. 60°C1800 RPM10:17-12:16
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Control knob
Buttons
Display
 
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DELICATES
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Navigation
display
Symbol row
shows options selected 
and extras Selection
Programme,
options,extras
Information panel
shows programme, 
temperature and spin 
speed
Current time –
end time of selected programme
 
						

							
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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 the dis-
play, e. g. START
– change the temperature 
and the spin speed
– select OPTIONS and 
EXTRAS.
3You can set one or more options for each programme. 
The basic rule: First set the programme, then set the option.
3The programmes and functions are divided into different levels and 
pages. In the navigation display yo u can see the level and the page you 
are currently on (e.g.  ì: level 3, page 1 of 2).
 
 
WOOLLENS 40°C1200 RPM10:17-10:54
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LINEN/EASY-C. 60°C1400 RPM10:17-12:16
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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 somewhat reduced 
cleaning results. 
2)3)
3) STAIN can only be selected with wash temperatures of 40°C and above, as stain treatment products are only 
effective at higher temperatures.

ENERGY SAVING4)
4) Programme settings for tests in accordance with or  support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in 
the section “Consumption values”.
6kg1)
COTTONS 956kg1)2)2)
DELICATES 
40, 30, 203kg3)
WOOLLENS  (Handwash) 
40, 30, COLD2kg
SILK   (Handwash) 301kg
LINGERIE 401kg
40°-60° MIX6kg1)
EASY IRON
60, 50, 40, 30, 201kg3)
REFRESH 303kg
FASHION 403kg