AEG Lavamat 60840 User Manual

Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 3)
When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes
the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun
at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.
The relevant light will light up.
RINSE HOLD : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to
prevent the fabrics from creasing....

Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8)
To start the selected programme, press the button 8 , the corresponding red pilot light stops
blinking.
The pilot light 10.1 is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating.
The pilot light 10.2 is on to indicate the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 8 : the corresponding red
pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 8
again. If you have chosen a...

Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make
any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 8 .
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . Turn the programme
selector dial to 
 and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by
pressing the 8 button again. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 8 to...

Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system
will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the ap-
pliance will come out of the energy saving status.
Helpful hints and tips
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.
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and...

Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quan-
tities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can up-
set 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...

Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTONS/LINEN
95°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
STAIN 1), SENSITIVE ,
TIME SAVING 2), EX-
TRA RINSE
COTTONS WITH PREWASH
95°- Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
For white or coloured cottons with...

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
EASY IRON
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 1 kg
Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently wash-
ed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing
is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform ad-
ditional rinses.SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
EXTRA RINSE
DELICATES
40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max....

Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the RINSE HOLD option se-
lected. Before selecting this programme the selector
dial must be turned to 
 . You can choose the spin
speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to
the fabrics to be spun.
SPIN 
FRESH UP
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3...

cording 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...

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.
Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. 1/4
measuring cup of detergent.
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and elimi-
nate eventual possible objects that could be trap-
ped in the...