AEG Lavamat 5 0 User Manual

							
21Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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DELICATE
RINSES (
KORT
SPOELEN
RINÇAGES
DELICATS)Separate rinse cycle for
hand washed itemsSPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD/
EXTRA RINSERinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 3.5
SPIN
( CENTRIFUGEREN
ESSORAGE)
Separate spin for cottonsSPIN REDUCTION
Drain and long spin at
1400 rpm
Max Load Kg 7
BLANKET
(DEKENS
COUETTE)
40°-30°
Short cycle for blanketsSPIN REDUCTION
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin at 800 rpm
Max Load Kg 2
VISCOSE
40°-COLDViscose items
SPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD / PREWASH - STAIN(*) - EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 3.5
DRAIN ( POMPEN
VIDANGE)For emptying out the
waterDrain
Max Load Kg 7
WOOL
(WOL PLUS 
LAINE PLUS)
40°-COLD
Garments bearing the
«Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable» or
«Handwash» label
SPIN REDUCTION / RINSE HOLD
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 2
LINGERIE
40°-COLDSpecial programme for
extremly delicate
handwashed garmentsSPIN REDUCTION /RINSE HOLDMain wash, Rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 1
SILK
(
ZIJDE SOIE)
30°-COLD
Silk items to be gentle
washed and spunSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE HOLD
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 1

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22Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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SPORT JACKETS
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SPORTKLEDING
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40°-COLD
Special programme for
sport clothesSPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSEMain wash,  Rinses 
Short spin at 800 rpm
Max Load: Kg 3
SPORT
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40°-COLD
Special programme for
heavily soiled sportwear
itemsSPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
Prewash at 30°
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 3
20 MIN - 3 Kg
30°For slightly soiled
fabrics, except woolSPIN REDUCTION
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 3
QUICK
INTENSIVE
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60°-40°
To use for cotton or
mixed fabrics, slightly
soiled or worn only onceSPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max Load Kg 5
ECO
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60°White and fast
coloured cotton -
economy , lightly-
normally soiled itemsSPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD/
PREWASH - STAIN - EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin at 1400 rpm
Max Load Kg 7
O/OFF
For cancelling the pro-
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*Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
**If you select the SUPER QUICK option by pressing the button TIME, we recommend
you, to reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red.load = Reduced Load). Full l\
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ding possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.

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23Programme information
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.
Programme information
HYGIENE
The washing programme for white cottons. This program
eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by
60°C and an additional rinse. In this way the action is more
effective. Put into the compartment STAIN a special
additive for hygiene and select the option STAIN.
MIX 40-60
Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable
for different washing temperatures. This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C
separately. So, you can put into the drum the maximum
load capacity in order to save energy and water. You will
obtain the same good washing result as a normal
programme at 60°C.
JEANS
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in jeans and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials. (The EXTRA RINSE option will be
activated automatically).
EASY IRON
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.
VISCOSE
Special gentle programme for fabrics such a viskose, cupro,
lyocell. It performs an cleaning action more intensive than
the HANDWASH programme.
BLANKETWashing programme for a single synthetic blanket,
bedspread etc.
WOOL
HANDWASHWashing programme for machine washable wool as well
as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with
the «hand washing» care symbol  .

LINGERIE
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as lingerie,
bras and underwear etc. To protect the delicate items wash
your «lingerie» in the special bag provided with the machine.
SILK

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24Programme information
Programme information
ECO
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a
good washing efficiency by saving energy.
SPORT JACKETSSpecial program for sport clothes. By selecting this
program, do not add any additives.
SPORT INTENSIVE
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport
items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase
before the main wash to eliminate mud stains. We
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to put the detergent into the
compartent  of the detergent drawer.

20 MIN. - 3 Kg
Special program at 30°C, duration - approx. 20 minutes,
ideal for laundry to be refreshed: e.g. a sport jacket worn
only once or slightly soiled or new garments.
QUICK INTENSIVEQuick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled
white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics.
SPIN
Separate spin for hand washed cotton items and after
programmes with the RINSE HOLD option. Before selecting
this programme the selector dial must be turned to 
O.
You can choose the speed by means of the relevant
button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
DELICATE R INSES
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs 3 rinses, followed by a final short spin. The spin
speed can be reduced by relevant button. 
DRAIN
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the RINSE HOLD option. Before selecting
this programme the selector dial must be turned to
O.

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Preparing the wash cycle
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics,
delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their “whiteness” in
the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed
separately the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or
long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.

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95° or 90°for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...).
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).
40°-30°- Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry
including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label
«pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink».

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Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen:drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics: drum no more than half full
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Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For
heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore
advisable to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in
water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint : :
moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft
surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
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1200 gbathrobe
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants

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Rust:oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be
careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will
already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft
cloth and dab the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated
spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid,
then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then
with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then
rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub
with detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens,
cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this
appliance:
 powder detergents for all types of fabric,
 powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens,
 liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate
compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme  without
prewash must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an
optimal use of the concentrated detergent.
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Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just
before starting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment
marked  before starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturers’ recommendations on quantities to use and  do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size,
degree of soiling and hardness of the water used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
 you are washing a small load,
 the laundry is lightly soiled,
 large amounts of foam form during washing. For the stain treatment before the washing cycl, follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
detergent quantities. If you use any specific product to remove the stains, you
must start the cycle of washing immediately .
Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on
hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water
supply company, or from your local authority.
Note: A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (=
soft).

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Care and cleaning
You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can
carry out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodical\
ly use a
water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry
washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturers instructions.
This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells
forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help
to preserve the door seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of
residues inside the drum. 
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash: The drum should be empty of laundry.
 Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
 Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties
.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then
dry thoroughly. 
Important ! Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean
the cabinet.
Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be
cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer
by pulling it firmly.
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30Care and cleaning 
2.Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 
3. Clean all parts with water.
4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it
will go, so that it is firmly in place.
5. Clean all parts of the washing ma-
chine, especially the nozzles in the top
of the washing-in chamber, with a
brush.
6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the
washing or tap water containing iron.
Important! Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents
containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless\
steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent
residues (Select a short programme for cotton at the highest temperature,
add approx. and 1/4 measuring cup of detergent).
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate
eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the
fold.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if
 the machine does not empty and/or spin 
 the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has
cooled down. 
3. Open the pump door.

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