AEG Lavamat 62610 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 only detergents and additives that are suitable for use 
in domestic washing machines.
Dose detergent and additives according to the instructions of the de-
tergent and additive manufacturers. Follow the instructions on the 
packaging.
Dosing depends upon:
–the washing’s degree of soiling,
–the size of the load
–the degree of hardness of the water supply. 
If the manufacturer does not give instructions for small loads: for a 
half load, use a third less, for a very small load, use only half of the 
detergent that is recommended for a full load.
From water hardness 2 (= medium) upwards, water softener should 
be used. Detergent can then always be dosed for water hardness 1 
(= soft). Your local water company will be able to give you informa-
tion about the water hardness in your area.
  light (DOOR) light (START/PAUSE)Can the door be opened?
lit greenflashes red or is offyes
lit greenlit redyes, after pressing the
(START/PAUSE) button
lit red 
or is offflashes red 
or lit redno, water level too high or 
temperature too high
 
						

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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 according to the manufacturer’s instructions before 
putting them into the drawer. Dissolve powder starches.
If you use liquid detergents: 
Add liquid detergent using the dosage container provided by the deter-
gent manufacturer.
Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme
Set the programme and tempera-
ture using the programme knob. 
3By selecting a programme, you 
switch the appliance on at the 
same time.
–The programme progress display 
indicates the programme steps 
that the selected programme will 
perform.
–In the multi-display the 
estimated length of the programme (in minutes) appears.
In-wash stain treatment/
tablets  Washing powder/tablets 
for the main wash
Softeners/
wash-care products
to preserve the shape 
of garments/
starch Washing powder/tablets 
for the pre-wash 
or for water softener
 
						

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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 to soak in the final rinse wa-
ter. There is no final spin after the intermediate spin(s). Intermediate 
spins are programme-dependent and cannot be altered.
Selecting the programme options
If desired, press the programme op-
tion button(s). The corresponding 
indicator lights up.  
3If  “Err” is flashing in the multi-
display, the programme option se-
lected cannot be combined with the 
wash programme set.
EXTRA RINSE
With the programmes ECO (ENERGY SAVING),   (COTTONS /LINEN), 
(DELICATES),   (EASY-CARES) and l (EASY IRON) two addi-
tional rinses are carried out (e. g. in cases of over-sensitive skin).
QUICK WASH
Shortened wash programme for less soiled items.
 
						

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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 the start of a pro-
gramme by 30 minutes (30) to a maximum of 23 hours (23h). 
1.Select the programme. 
2.Press the   button (DELAY TIMER) repeatedly until the multi-display 
shows the desired time delay, e. g., 12h, if the programme is to start in 
12 hours. The   indicator (DELAY TIMER) will light up. 
3If the display is showing 23h and you press the button again, the time 
delay will be cancelled. 0'will appear followed by the length of the 
wash programme that has been set.
3.To activate the delay timer, press the 
 button (START/PAUSE). The 
time remaining to the start of the programme is continuously displayed 
(e. g., 12h, 11h, 10h,... 30
'etc.).
Starting a programme
1.Check that the tap is turned on.
2.Press the 
 button (START / PAUSE). The programme is started or it 
starts after the time delay set has elapsed.
3If after pressing the  button (START/PAUSE) E40 flashes in the 
multi-display, the   (END) indicator flashes 4x and at the same time an 
acoustic signal sounds 4x, the door has not been correctly shut. Push 
the door firmly closed and press the 
 button (START/PAUSE) again.
 
						

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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-
ognising out-of-balance when spinning, special rinse cycle, etc.).
Interrupting a programme/Adding washing
Interrupting a programme
A washing programme can be interrupted at any time by pressing the 
 button (START/PAUSE) and then re-started by pressing the 
 button (START/PAUSE) again.
To stop the washing machine before the programme has ended, turn 
the programme knob to   (OFF). Important: Be careful if there is 
water in the appliance!
Adding washing
It is possible to add washing, as long as the   (DOOR) light is lit green.
1.Press the 
 button (START/PAUSE). The door can be opened.
2.Close the door and press the 
 button (START/PAUSE) again. The 
programme will continue.
End of the wash cycle / Removing the washing
When the programme has finished,   (END) will illuminate on the pro-
gramme progress display. The door can be opened as soon as the   in-
dicator (DOOR) is lit green.
1.Open the door and remove the washing.
2.Turn the programme knob to   (OFF).
3.Close the water tap.
 
						

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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) and then to   (SPIN). Change 
the spin speed, if necessary, and press the   button (START /
PAUSE) (the water will be drained and the washing spun).
Child safety device
When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed.
Setting the child safety device: 
Use a coin to turn the knob (on the 
inside of the door) in a clockwise di-
rection as far as it will go. 
1Warning! The knob must not be 
sunk-in after being set, otherwise 
the child safety device is not active. 
The knob must stand proud as 
shown in the illustration. 
Releasing the child safety device: 
Turn the knob anti-clockwise as far 
as it will go.
 
						

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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 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 draw-
er 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, scour-
ing agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1.Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stain-
less steel.
2.Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning 
agent residues. Programme:   (COTTONS/LINEN) 60, press the button 
 (QUICK WASH), add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of washing powder.
Door and rubber collar
Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies are present in the 
folds of the rubber collar or on the inside of the glass door. 
Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar regularly.
 
						

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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 error appears again, please contact the Customer Care Depart-
ment, stating the error code.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Washing machine is not 
working.
Mains plug not plugged in 
or fuse not working.Connect the plug to a mains 
socket. Check fuse.
Door not closed properly.Close door - there should be 
an audible click.
The  button (START /
PAUSE) button was not 
pressed for long enough.Press the   button 
(START / PAUSE).
The door cannot be 
closed.Child safety device engaged.Release the child safety de-
vice.
When a button is 
pressed, Err appears in 
the multi-display.The selected function can-
not be combined with the 
programme set.Select another function.
E40 appears. 
   indicator (END) 
flashes 4x, at the same 
time an acoustic signal 
sounds 4x.
The door is not closed prop-
erly.Close the door properly. Re-
start the programme.
E10 appears.
   indicator (END) 
flashes 1x, at the same 
time an acoustic signal 
sounds 1x.
(Problems with water 
inflow)Tap turned off.Turn on the tap.
The filter in the threaded in-
let hose fitting is blocked.Turn off the tap. Unscrew the 
hose, take out the filter and 
clean it.
Water tap is furred with 
lime scale or is faulty.Check the tap and have it re-
paired, if necessary.
 
						

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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 leaking.Replace drain hose.
Drain pump cover is not 
closed properly.Close the cover properly.
Washing was caught in the 
door.Load washing carefully for 
the next wash.
Emergency drain hose is 
leaking.Close off emergency drain 
hose properly.
Washing water is foam-
ing excessively. At the 
end of the washing cy-
cle, the spin stops. Probably too much deter-
gent has been used.Follow the manufacturers 
instructions exactly when 
measuring out detergent.
E20 appears. 
   indicator (END) 
flashes 2x, at the same 
time an acoustic signal 
sounds 2x.
(Problems with water 
outflow)
Kink in drain hose.Straighten the hose.
Maximum pumping height 
of 1 m exceeded.Please contact the Customer 
Care Department.
Drain pump is blocked.
Switch off the appliance. 
Disconnect the power plug.
Clean the drain pump. Re-
move foreign bodies from 
the pump housing.
For sink spigot connections: 
The sink spigot is blocked.Clean the sink spigot.
Conditioner not rinsed 
in, w compartment for 
additives is filled with 
water.Conditioner insert in the 
compartment for additives 
is not correctly attached or 
is blocked.Clean the detergent drawer, 
insert the conditioner insert 
firmly.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
 
						

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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 onto the washing. Such stains should be washed out as 
quickly as possible and make sure that you are careful when using 
fabric conditioner.
After the last rinse foam can still be seen. 
Modern detergents may create foam even in the last rinse cycle. The 
washing is however sufficiently rinsed.
There are white residues on the washing. 
This is due to the insoluble ingredients in modern detergents. 
They are not caused by insufficient rinsing. 
Shake or brush the washing. If possible turn the washing inside out 
before washing. Check your choice of detergent. Especially with dark 
colours it is advisable to use liquid detergents.
The door cannot be 
opened when the wash-
ing machine is switched 
on.
Door locked.Wait until   indicator 
(DOOR) is lit green.
There has been a power cut. 
(All indicators are off.)
For safety reasons, the door 
remains locked for approx. 4 
to 10 minutes.
The programme will continue 
when the power cut is over.
To remove washing:
If water can be seen in the 
appliance, before opening 
the door, first drain off the 
water. (See section “Carrying 
out an emergency drain”.)
Washing is heavily 
creased.Possibly too much washing 
was loaded.Observe maximum loads.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy