AEG Lavamat 48580 Information Manual

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ENGLISH
 
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. 
Language
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 the display
shows LANGUAGE.  
4. Press the OK key.
5. Press the OPTION key 
repeatedly, until the desired
language appears in the display,
e. g. ENGLISH. 
6. Press the OK key. 
The display changes to the next special function. 
7. Press the OPTION key  repeatedly, until the exit icon appears.Extra rinse
YES
 
 
						

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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 function. 
7. Press the OPTION key  repeatedly, until the exit icon appears. 
Contrast and brightness
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 the display shows
CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS. 
4. Appuyer sur la touche OK.
5. 
6.  Using the OPTION key , set 
the desired setting. With each press 
of the key or if the key is kept 
pressed down, the black triangle in the diagram moves further to the
right for more contrast or brightness. If the triangle reaches the right
hand edge, it starts again from the left. 
7. Press the OK key. The display changes to the next special function or
back to the exit icon.
8. Press the OPTION key  repeatedly, until the exit icon appears. Clock11.17
Set time
 Contrast11.17
I----->-----I
 
 
						

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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 separately.  Otherwise,
the white washing may be colored or look gray.
•New clothes very often have too much color.  Preferably wash
new clothes separately for the first time.  Respect wash separa-
tely and wash several times separately care instructions.
•Empty pockets and spread out the washing.
•Take off all loose buttons, pins and hooks and eyes. Close zip fas-
teners, tie knots in laces and straps.
•Turn clothes made of several layers of textiles (sleeping bags,
anoraks, etc.), colored hosiery and wool and textiles with add-on
decorations, inside out.
•Wash small delicate items (socks, tights, bras, etc) in a washing
net.
•Treat curtains with special care. Remove curtain hooks and put
net curtains in a net bag or a sachet.
Washing load depending on the nature of the ma-
terial
The quantity of washing that you put in your drum must not exceed
the maximum capacity of your washing machine.  This capacity may
vary depending on the nature of your textiles.  Reduce the quantity
of washing if it is very dirty or if you have terry cloth type materials.
Not all textiles have the same volume and the same water retention
capacity.  This is why in general the drum should be filled:
•completely, but without excessive pressure for cotton and linen,
and for mixed washe,
•half full for treated cottons and synthetic fibers,
 
						

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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 drum,
or in the wash compartment provided that the washing machine is
started immediately;  detergents in tablets or doses must be put into
the wash compartment of the detergents dispenser in your washing
machine.
The quantity of detergent to be used depends on the amount of
washing to be washed, the hardness of the water and how dirty the
washing is.
If the water is soft, you can reduce the doses slightly.  Increase the
doses slightly if the water is hard (it is recommended to use a water
softener) or if the washing is very dirty or stained.
You can ask the water distribution company in your region or any
other competent authority to find out the degree of hardness of your
water.
 
						

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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-
ment products are only effective at higher temperatures.
ENERGY SAVING :
E ***
***Programme settings for testing in accordance with or in support of EN 60456 and IEC
60456 are described in the chapter «Consumption Values». 
Cotton / 
Coloureds5 kgLINEN / 
EASY-CARES
0° to 60°
4,5 kg40 - 60 MIX
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
STAIN**
SENSITIVE
****
RINSE +
****Not available with the EASY IRON and DELICATES programmes.
1 kg EASY IRON
0° to 40°
Delicate
washing2,5 kg DELICATES
0° to 40°
Wool / 
Handwash1,0 kg WOOL / 
0° to 40°C
 SILK / 
All laundry2,5 kg 30 MIN
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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 electrical safety.
Timer / TemperatureWashing 
quantity 
in kgWater  
in 
litersEnergy 
in kWhDura-
tion in 
minutes
COTTONS 95°5,0481,70140-150
ENERGY SAVING*
*Programme setting for testing in accordance with standard EN 60456.
5,0390,85140-155
LINEN / EASY-CARES 60°2,5390,8585-100
EASY IRON 40°2,5390,5075-90
DELICATES 40°2,5380,3050-60
WOOL / Handwash 40°1,0380,2250-60
 
						

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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 machine using lukewarm water
and a mild detergent.  Never use alcohol, solvents or similar products.
The detergents dispenser
From time to time, you must clean the detergents dispenser in order
to eliminate the possible wastes of the detergents and then to avoid
an operating problem. 
The detergent dispenser is very easy to remove for a light cleaning.
Disassembly:
Press the clips on each side of the detergents
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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 screwdriver for example:
*depending on model