AEG Lavamat 60610 Information Manual

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Running a washing cycle
Opening the door/Loading the washing
1.To open the door: gently pull the handle on the door.
When the machine is switched on, the lights   (DOOR) and   
(START/PAUSE) indicate whether the door can be opened: 
2.Unfold washing and load it loosely 
into the machine. Mix large and 
small items.
Important: Do not get any washing 
caught between the door and the 
rubber seal.  
3.Press the door firmly shut. Door 
catch must audibly latch.
Adding detergent / additives
Important: Use...

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1.Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as the stop.
2.Add the detergent/additives.
3.Push the drawer in fully.
Washing powder/tablets for the main wash 
If you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartment 
for the pre-wash detergent, add the water softener to the main wash 
detergent in the left-hand compartment.
Softeners, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments, 
starch 
Do not fill the compartment beyond the MAX mark. Dilute thick liquid 
concentrates...

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Changing the spin speed/Selecting rinse hold
The washing machine suggests the 
maximum permitted speed that is 
suitable for the selected pro-
gramme. You can reduce this 
speed:
Press the SPIN/  (RINSE HOLD) 
button repeatedly, until the desired 
indicator lights up.
3The speed for the final spin can still be altered during the programme. 
To do this:
1.Press the   button (START/PAUSE).
2.Change the speed.
3.Press the   button (START/PAUSE) again.
(RINSE HOLD)
With  (RINSE HOLD) the washing is left...

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PREWASH
Hot pre-wash before the main wash that follows automatically; with 
intermediate spin for   (COTTONS/LINEN) and  (EASY-CARES), 
without intermediate spin for   (DELICATES). 
STAIN
For heavily soiled or stained washing. In-wash stain treatments are 
washed in at the optimum time as the programme progresses. Can only 
be used for washing temperatures of above 40°C as stain removers are 
not effective at lower temperatures.
Setting the delay timer
3Using the   button (DELAY TIMER) you can delay...

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Programme progress
The programme progress display shows the programme step that is 
currently being carried out.
– (Prewash)
– (Main wash)
– (Rinse)
– (Extra Rinse)
– (Spin)
– (End)
The multi-display shows the estimated time remaining (in hours and 
minutes) until the end of the programme.
3The remaining programme time may increase or briefly remain constant 
during the wash programme as the programme adjusts to various con-
ditions while washing (e. g. type of washing, amount of washing, rec-...

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4.When you have finished washing, pull out the detergent drawer a little 
to let it to dry out. Keep the door very slightly open so that the washing 
machine can air.
If 
 (RINSE HOLD) has been selected: 
Following a rinse hold   (END) will be lit on the programme progress 
display.
The water must first be drained off:
–Either turn the programme knob to  (OFF), then to   (DRAIN) and 
press the   button (START / PAUSE) (the water will be drained 
without spinning),
–turn the programme knob to   (OFF)...

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Cleaning and maintenance
Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to 
clean the appliance. 
Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth.
Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.
1.Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly.
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...

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What to do if...
Remedying small malfunctions
If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown 
in the multi-display:
–E10 (Problems with water inflow),
–E20 (Problems with water outflow),
–E40 (door open),
please have a look at the following table.
When the fault is remedied, press the   button (START / PAUSE).
In the event of other errors (E and a number or letter): Switch the ap-
pliance off and then on again. Re-set the programme. Press the 
 button (START / PAUSE). 
If the...

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The washing machine 
vibrates when operating 
or is not stable.
The transit bar has not been 
removed.Remove the transit bar.
The screw feet are not cor-
rectly adjusted.Adjust the feet as described 
in the installation and con-
nection instructions.
There is very little washing 
in the drum (e.g., just one 
bathrobe).Operation is not affected by 
this.
Water is running out 
from under the washing 
machine.
Screw connection on the in-
let hose is leaking.Screw the inlet hose on 
tightly.
Drain hose is...

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If the wash results are not satisfactory
Washing is grey and scale is being deposited in the drum
Too little detergent is being used.
The right detergent was not used.
Special soiling was not pre-treated.
Programme or temperature was not correctly set.
There are grey stains on the washing. 
Washing soiled with ointment, grease or oil was washed with too lit-
tle detergent.
It was washed at too low a temperature.
A common cause is that fabric conditioner – especially a concentrate 
– has got...