AEG Lavamat 72850 User Manual

							21use
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 7pilot light goes off,
a flashing 
0appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some
minutes.
If you have choosen a programme with Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option
selected,follow the below instruction to empty the water out:
●turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF
●select the DRAIN, SPIN or DELICATE SPIN programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
●press the button 7
●when the programme has finished the display shows a flashing 0. On the display
the DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to O/OFFto 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.
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							22Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
WHITE COTTONS
95°-60°White cotton (heavily
soiled items)
Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Prewash - Stain -
Sensitive - Extra rinse
Time savingMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin at maximum
speed
COLOURED
COTTONS
60°-50°-40°-30°-
coldWhite and coloured
cotton (normally soiled
cotton items)
Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Prewash - Stain (*) -
Sensitive - Extra rinse
Time savingMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin at maximum
speed
HYGIENE
60°Special programme for
white cottonsSpin reduction/Rinse
hold
Prewash - StainMain wash/Rinses
Long spin at maximum
speed
SYNTHETICS
40°-30°-COLDSynthetic or mixed
fabrics
Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Prewash - Stain (*) -
Sensitive - Extra rinse
Time savingMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
EASY IRON
60°-50°-40°-30°-
COLDSynthetic or mixed
fabrics: underwear,
coloured garments, non-
shrink shirts, blousesSpin reduction/Rinse
hold
Prewash - Extra rinseMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
JEANS
60°-50°-40°-30°-
COLDSpecial programme for
jeans, denim itemsSpin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
PrewashMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin at maximum
speed
DELICATES
40°-30°-COLDDelicate fabrics: for
example curtains
Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Prewash - Stain (*) - Extra
rinse
Time savingMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
40-60 MIX
40°Mixed fabrics
Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Prewash - Stain -
Sensitive - Extra rinseMain wash/Rinses
Long spin at maximum
speed
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							23Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
RINSES
Separate rinse cycle for
hand washed cotton
itemsSpin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Extra rinseRinses 
Long spin at maximum
speed
SPINSeparate spin for cottonsSpin reductionDrain and long spin at
maximum speed
DELICATE SPINSeparate spin for delicate
itemsSpin reductionDrain and short spin at
maximum speed
VISCOSE
40°-30°-COLDViscose items
Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Prewash - Stain (*) - Extra
rinseMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
DRAINFor emptying out the
waterDrain
WOOL
40°-30°-COLD
Garments bearing the
«Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable» or
«Handwash» label
Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
LINGERIE
40°-30°-COLDSpecial programme for
extremly delicate
handwashed garmentsSpin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
SILK
30°-COLDSilk items to be gentle
washed and spunSpin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
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							24Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
SPORT JACKETS
40°-30°-COLDSpecial programme for
sport clothesSpin reduction/Rinse
hold
Extra rinseMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at 800 rpm
SPORT
INTENSIVE
40°-30°-COLDSpecial programme for
heavily soiled sportwear
itemsSpin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Extra rinse
Prewash at 30°
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin at maximum
speed
20 MIN - 3 Kg
30°For slightly soiled
fabrics, except woolSpin reduction
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
QUICK
INTENSIVE
60°-50°-40°To use for cotton or
mixed fabrics, slightly
soiled or worn only
once.Spin reduction/Rinse
hold
Extra rinseMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin at maximum
speed
ECO
60°
White and fast
coloured cotton -
economy, lightly-
normally soiled items,
shirts, underwear.Spin reduction/Rinse
hold/Night cycle
Prewash - Stain (*) -
Sensitive - Extra rinseMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin at maximum
spin speed
O/OFF
For cancelling the pro-
gramme which is run-
ning or to switch the
machine off.
* Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
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							25Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Type of fabric Max. Load
COTTONS7 kg
SYNTHETICS, DELICATES AND VISCOSE3,5 kg
JEANS3,5 kg
EASY IRON1,5 kg
WOOL(HANDWASH)2 kg
LINGERIEand SILK1 kg
SPORT JACKETS3 kg
20 MIN. - 3 KG3 kg
SPORT INTENSIVE3 kg
ECONOMY7 kg
QUICK INTENSIVE5 kg
COTTONS+ DAILY7 kg
COTTONS+ SUPER QUICK3,5 kg
SYNTHETICS/DELICATES+ DAILY3,5 kg
SYNTHETICS/DELICATES+ SUPER QUICK2 kg
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Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed
synthetic items.
Programme information
Programme information
HYGIENE
The washing programme for white cottons. This program
eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by
60°C and an additional rinse. In this way the action is more
effective. Put into the compartment STAIN a special
additive for hygiene and select the option STAIN.
MIX 40-60
Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable
for different washing temperatures. This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C
separately. So, you can put into the drum the maximum
load capacity in order to save energy and water. You will
obtain the same good washing result as a normal
programme at 60°C.
JEANS
With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants,
shirts or jackets in jeans and also jersey realized with hi-tech
materials. (The EXTRA RINSE option will be activated
automatically).
EASY IRON
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.
VISCOSE
Special gentle programme for fabrics such a viskose, cupro,
lyocell. It performs an cleaning action more intensive than
the HANDWASH programme.
WOOL
HANDWASHWashing programme for machine washable wool as well as
for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the
«hand washing» care symbol  .
LINGERIEThis programme is suitable for very delicate items, as lingerie,
bras and underwear etc.
SILK
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							27Programme information
Programme information
ECO
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good
washing efficiency by saving energy.
SPORT JACKETSSpecial program for sport clothes. By selecting this program,
do not add any additives.
SPORT INTENSIVE
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport
items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase
before the main wash to eliminate mud stains. We
recommend you NOTto put the detergent into the
compartent  of the detergent drawer.
20 MIN. - 3 Kg
Special program at 30°C, duration - approx. 20 minutes, ideal
for laundry to be refreshed: e.g. a sport jacket worn only once
or slightly soiled or new garments.
QUICK INTENSIVEQuick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled
white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics.
SPIN
Separate spin for hand washed garments and after
programmes with the RINSE HOLDand NIGHT CYCLEoption.
Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be
turned to 
O. You can choose the speed by means of the
relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
RINSES
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs some additional rinses, followed by a final long
spin. The spin speed can be reduced by relevant button. 
DRAIN
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes
with the RINSE HOLDand NIGHT CYCLEoption. Before
selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to
O.
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							Preparing the wash cycle
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.
Temperatures
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.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins).
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.
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95° or 90°for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...).
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).
40°-30°- Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-shrink».
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							Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen:drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics:drum no more than half full
;
Delicate fabrics and woollens:drum no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For
heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
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1200 gbathrobe 
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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							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 (*), 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 (*), 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.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset 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.
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