AEG Lavamat 48580 Information Manual

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Extra Rinse
1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTION
key  repeatedly, until the SETUP symbol  
flashes.
2. Press the OK key. 
3. Press the OPTION key 
repeatedly, until EXTRA RINSE is
shown in the display. 
4. Press the OK key. The EXTRA
RINSE symbol   appears. The
display changes to the next
special function. 
5. Press the OPTION key  repeatedly, until the exit icon appears. 
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Clock
1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTION
key  repeatedly, until the SETUP symbol  
flashes.
2. Press the OK key.
3. Press the OPTION key   
repeatedly, until CLOCK is shown in 
the display.
4. Press the OK key. 
5. Using the OPTION key , set
the desired time. With each press
of the key, the display moves on by
one minute. Keeping the key
depressed changes the display in
10 minute steps.
6. Press the OK key. The display changes to the next special...

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Washing guide
Sorting and preparing your washing
•Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see chapter 5.4: Inter-
national symbols for care of textiles):  normal wash for strong
washing that can resist energetic wash and spin;  delicate wash
for delicate washing that should be treated more carefully.  For
mixed loads composed of articles of different types of fibers,
choose a program and temperature suitable for the most fragile
fiber.
•Wash white washing and color washing...

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•about one third full for very delicate articles such as net curtains
and wool.
For a mixed wash, fill the drum as required for the most delicate
material.
Detergents and additives
Only use detergents and additives suitable for use in a washing
machine. Read the manufacturers instructions and respect sections
about detergents dispenser and detergents.
Powder detergents can be used without restriction;  liquid detergents
should be poured either in the proportioning bowl directly in the...

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International symbols
 

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Programmes tables
Washing
This table does not include all possibilities, simply the best and most
usual adjustments in practice.
Washing 
typeMax. 
washing 
quantity 
(dry weight)Timer
TemperatureOther possible 
options
Washing to 
be boiled5 kg COTTONS 
0° to 95°NIGHT CYCLE
SHORT/VERY 
SHORT
*
PREWASH
STAIN**
SENSITIVE
RINSE +
*Not available with the ENERGY SAVING and  40-60 MIX programmes.
**STAIN can only be selected with wash temperatures of 40°C and above, as stain treat-
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Rinse
Spinning
Washing typeMax. washing 
quantity (dry 
weight)Timer
Washing to be boiled
Coloureds5,0 kg
 RINSEEasy care washing2,5 kg
Delicate washing2,5 kg
Wool / Handwash1,0 kg
Washing typeMax. washing 
quantity (dry 
weight)Timer
Washing to be boiled
Coloureds5,0 kg
 SPINNINGEasy care washing2,5 kg
Delicate washing2,5 kg
Wool / Handwash1,0 kg
 

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Technical Characteristics
Consumptions and programme durations
.
Height x Width x Depth850 x 400 x 600 mm
VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY
TOTAL POWER230 V / 50 Hz
2300 W
WATER PRESSUREMinimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)
Maximum 0,8 MPa (8 bars)
Connection to the water 
networkType 20x27
Loadmax. 5,0 kg
Spin speedLAVAMAT 48580 : 1500 tr/min
LAVAMAT 48380 : 1300 tr/min
This washing machine complies with directive CEE 89-336
about the limitation of radioelectric disturbances and di-
rective CEE 73-23 for...

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Care and cleaning
Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the
washing machine.
Descaling the washing machine
Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the
detergent was correctly proportioned.
If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially
designed for washing machines that you can find in the shops.
Respect the proportion and frequency of descaling shown on your
packaging.
The surface
Clean the surface of your washing...

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You can thus clean it using running water and
a brush or a twisted cloth.  Check that the
siphons at the back of the detergents
dispenser are not blocked.
Reassembly :
Put the detergents dispenser in the notches
until they lock.
The drain filter
Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regularly.  The
filter* light  comes on if the filter is blocked. In this case clean it
immediately. If you wash washing that is very fluffy, clean it after each
wash.
Open the door, with a...