AEG Lavamat 62800 Information Manual

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Running a wash cycle
Opening the door/loading washing
1.Open the door: pull the handle on the door.
When the appliance is switched on, the DOOR and START/PAUSE indica-
tors show whether the door can be opened: 
2.Separate washing and load it loose-
ly. Mix large and small items.
Important: Do not get any washing 
caught between the door and the 
rubber seal.  
3.Firmly push the door shut. Door 
catch must audibly click shut.
Adding detergent  / conditioner
Important: Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable for use 
in household washing machines.
Add detergent/conditioner in accordance with the detergent/condi-
tioner manufacturer’s instructions. Observe instructions on the packag-
ing.
The amount of detergent used depends on:
–the degree of soiling,
–the load size
–the hardness of the tap water. 
If the manufacturer does not make any recommendations with re-
gard to small volumes of washing: For a half-load use a third less, and 
for a very small load use only the half the amount of detergent that 
is recommended for a full load.
DOOR indicatorSTART/PAUSE indicatorCan the door be opened?
illuminated greenflashing red or not illumi-
natedyes
illuminated greenilluminated redyes, after pressing the 
START/PAUSE button
illuminated red 
or not illuminatedflashing red 
or illuminated redno, water level and/or 
temperature too high
 
						

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Water softener should be used from water hardness range 2 (=medi-
um). The amount of detergent used can then always be that as for 
hardness range 1 (=soft). Your local water company will provide you 
with information about water hardness in your area.
1.Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go.
2.Add the detergent/conditioner.
3.Push the detergent drawer in fully.
Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle 
If you are using water softener and require the right compartment for 
detergent for the pre-wash cycle, add the water softener on top of the 
detergent for the main wash cycle in the left compartment.
Softener, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments, 
starch 
Fill the compartment to no more than the MAX indicator. Add water to 
thick liquid concentrates in accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using them. Dissolve powder starch.
If you are using liquid detergent: 
Add liquid detergent using measuring containers provided by the de-
tergent manufacturer.
Stain removal agent/
stain removal tablets  Washing powder/tablets 
for the main wash cycle
Conditioner/Wash-care 
products to preserve the 
shape of garments/StarchWashing powder/tablets 
for the pre wash cycle 
or water softener
 
						

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Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme
Set the programme and tempera-
ture using the programme selector. 
3The appliance is switched on by se-
lecting a programme.
–The programme progress display 
shows the programme steps that 
the selected programme will car-
ry out.
–The estimated programme dura-
tion (in minutes) appears in the 
multi-display.
Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold
The washing machine suggests the 
maximum permitted spin speed 
suitable for the selected pro-
gramme. You can reduce this spin 
speed: 
To do this, press the Spin/RINSE 
HOLD button repeatedly until the 
required indicator is illuminated.
3The spin speed for the final spin can be changed even during the pro-
gramme. To do this:
1.Press the START/PAUSE button.
2.Change the spin speed.
3.Press the START/PAUSE button again.
RINSE HOLD
With RINSE HOLD the washing is left to soak in the final rinse water. No 
final spin takes place, only the intermediate spin. The intermediate spin 
depends on the programme and cannot be changed.
 
						

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Selecting additional programmes
If required, press additional pro-
gramme button(s). The correspond-
ing indicator will illuminate.  
3If “Err” flashes in the multi-display, 
the selected additional programme 
cannot be used together with the 
wash programme set.
RINSE +
Two additional rinse cycles are carried out for the programmes ENERGY 
SAVING, COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES and DELICATES (for example in 
cases of over-sensitive skin).
TIME SAVER
Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled items.
PRE WASH
Warm pre-wash before the main wash that follows automatically; with 
intermediate spin for COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES, without inter-
mediate spin for DELICATES. 
STAIN
For heavily soiled or stained washing. Stain removal agent will be rinsed 
into the wash at the optimum point in the programme. 
Can only be set for wash temperatures of 40°C and upwards as stain re-
movers only become effective at higher temperatures.
 
						

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Starting a programme
1.Check that the tap is turned on.
2.Press the START / PAUSE button. The programme is started.
3If after pressing the START/PAUSE button E40  flashes in the multi-dis-
play, the END indicator flashes 4 times and at the same time an acous-
tic signal sounds 4 times, the door has not been correctly shut. Push the 
door firmly closed and press the START/PAUSE button again.
Programme sequence
The programme progress display shows the programme step that is 
currently being carried out.
The multi-display shows the estimated time remaining (in minutes) 
until the end of the programme.
3The time remaining can increase or stay the same for a while during the 
course of the cycle as the programme adjusts itself to various condi-
tions (e.g. type of washing and quantity, out of balance spin detection, 
special rinse cycle, etc.).
Interrupting a programme/adding washing
Interrupting a programme
A programme can at any time be interrupted by pressing the START/
PAUSE button and resumed by pressing START/PAUSE again.
To cancel a programme before it has ended, turn the programme se-
lector to OFF. Important: Be careful of water in the appliance.
Adding washing
Washing can be added, as long as the DOOR indicator is illuminated 
green.
1.Press the START/PAUSE button. The door can be opened.
2.Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again. The pro-
gramme will continue.
 
						

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End of the wash cycle / removing the washing
At the end of the programme, END lights up on the programme 
progress display. The door can be opened as soon as the DOOR indicator 
is lit green.
1.Open the loading door and remove the washing.
2.Turn the programme knob to OFF.
3.Close the water valve.
4.After washing, pull out the detergent drawer a little to enable it to dry 
out. Keep the loading door very slightly open so that the washing ma-
chine can air.
If RINSE HOLD has been selected: 
After the rinse hold, END lights up on the programme progress display.
The water must first be drained:
–Either turn the programme knob to OFF, then to DRAIN and press the 
START / PAUSE button (the water is drained without spinning),
–or turn the programme knob to OFF and then to SPIN. Change the 
spin speed if necessary and press the START / PAUSE button (the water 
is drained and the washing spun).
 
						

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Child safety device
If the child safety device has been activated, the door can no longer be 
shut.
Activating 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 de-
pressed after being set, otherwise 
the child safety device is not acti-
vated. The knob must stand proud 
as shown in the illustration. 
Deactivating the child safety device: 
Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction 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.
Cleaning procedure
If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot 
programme from time to time. This will reduce any deposits and clean 
the appliance from the inside.
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 TIME SAVER 
button, add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
 
						

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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.
What to do if...
Remedying small faults yourself
If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown 
in the multi-display:
–E10 (Problems with the water inflow),
–E20 (Problems with the water outflow),
–E40 (door open),
please consult the following table.
After the error has been remedied, press the START / PAUSE button.
In the event of other errors (E and a number or letter): Switch the ap-
pliance off and then on again. Set the programme again. Press the 
START/PAUSE button. 
If the error appears again, please contact your local Service Force Cen-
tre, stating the error code.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Washing machine does 
not work.
Power plug not plugged in 
or problem with the fuse.Connect the plug to a mains 
socket. Check the fuse.
The door is not shut proper-
ly.Close the door until the lock 
audibly clicks into place.
The START / PAUSE button 
was not pressed for long 
enough.Press the START / PAUSE but-
ton for a longer period of 
time.
The door cannot be 
closed.The child safety device is ac-
tivated.Deactivate the child safety 
device:
When you press a but-
ton Err appears in the 
multi-display.The selected function can-
not be used together with 
the wash programme set.
Select another function.
E40 appears. 
The END indicator is 
flashing 4 times, and si-
multaneously an acous-
tic signal is sounding 4 
times.
The door is not closed prop-
erly.Close the door properly. Re-
start the programme.
 
						

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E10 appears.
The END indicator is 
flashing once, and si-
multaneously an acous-
tic signal is sounding 
once.
(Problems with the wa-
ter inflow.)The tap is shut off.Turn on the tap.
The filter in the inlet hose 
screw connection is blocked.Turn off the tap. Unscrew the 
hose, remove the filter and 
clean it.
The tap is blocked by limes-
cale or faulty.Check the tap and have it re-
paired, if necessary.
The washing machine 
vibrates when operating 
or is not stable.
The transit packaging has 
not been removed.Removing the transit pack-
aging.
The screw feet not correctly 
adjusted.Adjust the feet as described 
in the installation and con-
nection instructions.
Washing has not been 
spun.Only a few large items of 
washing in the drum.Always load the drum as full 
as possible. Mix large and 
small items.
Water is running out 
from under the washing 
machine.
The inlet hose screw con-
nection is leaking.Tighten the inlet hose.
The outlet hose is leaking.Replace outlet hose.
The drain pump lid has not 
been closed properly.Close the cover properly.
Washing was caught in the 
door.Load carefully next time you 
wash.
The emergency drain hose is 
leaking.Screw on the emergency 
drain hose firmly.
The wash water is 
foaming a lot. At the 
end of the wash cycle 
the spinning stops. Probably too much deter-
gent has been used.Follow the manufacturers 
instructions exactly when 
measuring out detergent.
E20 appears. 
The END indicator is 
flashing twice, and si-
multaneously an acous-
tic signal is sounding 
twice.
(Problems with the wa-
ter outflow.)
There is a kink in the outlet 
hose.Straighten the hose.
The maximum pump height 
of 1 m has been exceeded.Please contact your local 
Service Force Centre
The drain pipe 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 spigot is blocked.Clean the spigot.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy