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. When the programme has finished the display shows a
blinking 
 , the pilot light 10.2 goes on, the pilot light of button 8 is off and the door is
blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
To empty the water out please read chapter «At the end of the programme».
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected
after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 8 .
When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are
pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the in yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times
and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds.
For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter «Wash-
ing Programmes».
Select the STAIN option (Button 4)
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended
main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant light will light up.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain
compartment 
 marked with a blue arrow.
SENSITIVE option (Button 5)
By selecting this option the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse
in the programmes for COTTONS , 40-60 MIX , SYNTHETICS and ECONOMY . The relevant
symbol will appear on the display.
This option cannot be selected together with EXTRA RINSE option.
This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.
Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 6)
This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appli-
ance.
DAILY : by pressing button 6 once, the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration
will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry.
SUPER QUICK : by pressing button 6 twice, the relative pilot light remains lit, the washing
duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or
worn for a short time. On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time.Daily use
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							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 delayed start with button 9 , the machine will begin the count-
down. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3
times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds.
Select the DELAY START (Button 9)
Before you start the programme , if you wish to delay the start, press the button re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay.
The selected delay time value (up to 20 hours) will appear on the display for about 3 seconds,
then the duration of the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the
button 8 .
The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by
1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button.
If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press button 8 to
put the machine in pause. Add the laundry, close the door and press button 8 again.
Selecting the delayed start.
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start.
•
Press button 8 : the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start
after the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
•
Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 ;
•
Press button 9 once until the symbol 
 ’ is displayed;
•
Press the button 8 again to start the programme.
• The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
• The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you
must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 . After you have
closed the door, press the button 8 again.
The button 9 can not be selected with DRAIN programme.
Select an additional rinse ( EXTRA RINSE )
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin
(allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of
water.
Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds: the pilot light 10.3 comes on. This
function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the pilot
light 10.3 goes off.
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							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 interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to  to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select
a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the button  8 . If the pilot light 10.2 goes off,
after some minutes the door can be opened.
If the door remains locked - the pilot light 10.2 is on, this means that the machine is already
heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this case the door
can not be opened. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch
the machine off by turning the selector dial to 
 . After some minutes the door can be
opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature !) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to
press button  8 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 8 , the pilot lights 10.1 and
10.2 go off and a blinking 
 will appear on the display.
If a programme or an option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected, the
pilot light 10.2 illuminates, a blinking 
 will appear on the display, the pilot light of button
8 goes off and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out
before opening the door.
Follow the below instructions to empty out the water:
• Turn the programme selector dial to 
• Select the DRAIN or SPIN programme
• Reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
•
Press button  8
• When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking 
 . The pilot light
10.2 goes off and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry
from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry
out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of
mildew and unpleasant smells.Daily use
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							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 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.
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.
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.
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
1), 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
1), 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.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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							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 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 liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the
concentrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s 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.
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. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest you to
add a water softener following always the manufacturer’s instructions. When the degree
of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.Helpful hints and tips
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							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 prewash phase
(heavily soiled items).SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
STAIN 1), SENSITIVE ,
TIME SAVING 2), EX-
TRA RINSE
 3)
40 - 60 MIX
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 6 kg
White and coloured cotton This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or
60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be
put into the drum in order to save energy and water.
The same good washing result will be obtained as for
normal programme at 60°C.SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
STAIN , SENSITIVE ,
EXTRA RINSE
JEANS
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 3 kg
Special programme for jeans, denim items. The Extra
Rinse option will be activated automatically.SPIN , RINSE HOLD
SYNTHETICS
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
STAIN 1), SENSITIVE ,
TIME SAVING 2), EX-
TRA RINSE
SYNTHETICS WITH PREWASH
60°- Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics with prewash phase:
heavily soiled items. underwear, coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
STAIN 1), SENSITIVE ,
TIME SAVING 2), EX-
TRA RINSE
 3)
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							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. load 3 kg- Reduced load 1,5 kg
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
STAIN 1), TIME SAV-
ING 2), EXTRA RINSE
WOOL PLUS /HANDWASH   / SILK
40°-Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Wool/Handwash: Max. load 2 kg; Silk: Max. load 1 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics. Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbal-
ance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin
phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually
and then select the spinning programme.SPIN , RINSE HOLD
DELICATE RINSES
Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final
spin. The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the
relevant button.SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
EXTRA RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the RINSE HOLD option selected.  
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							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 kg
This programme may be used for quick wash for sport
items, or cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or
worn once.SPIN
ECONOMY
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-
mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This
allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.SPIN , RINSE HOLD ,
STAIN , SENSITIVE ,
EXTRA RINSE
 /OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1)  STAIN option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
2) If you select the SUPER QUICK option by pressing button 6 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum
load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
3) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.
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 periodically use a water
softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and ac-
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							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 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 thor-
oughly.
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.
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 machine,
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.
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							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 fold.
Drain pump
The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if:
• the appliance does not empty and/or spin;
• the appliance makes an unusual noise during dra i n i n g  d u e  t o  o b j e c t s  s u c h  a s  s a f e t y  p i n s ,
coins etc. blocking the pump;
• a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more details).
WARNING!
Before opening the pump door, switch the appliance off remove the mains plug from the
socket.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
3. Open the pump door.
4. Pull flap forward to remove.
5. Place a container close to the pump to
collect any spillage.
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