AEG Lavamat 74850 M User Manual

							21Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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COTTONS/LINEN
95° - 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
Max Load Kg 7
** Red. Load Kg 3,5
HYGIENE
60°Special programme for
white cottonsSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD
PREWASH - STAINMain wash/Rinses
Long spin at maximum
speed
Max Load Kg 7
EASY-CARES
(SYNTHETICS)
60°-COLDSynthetic or mixed
fabrics
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN (*) -
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVINGMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 3,5
** Red. Load Kg 2
EASY IRON PLUS
60°-COLD
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics: underwear,
coloured garments, non-
shrink shirts, blousesSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD
PREWASH - EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 1
JEANS
60°-COLDSpecial programme for
jeans, denim itemsSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASHMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin 
Max Load Kg 3,5
DELICATES
40°-COLDDelicate fabrics: for
example curtains
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN (*) -
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVINGMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 3,5
** Red. Load Kg 2
40-60 MIX
40°Mixed fabrics
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN -
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSEMain wash/Rinses
Long spin at maximum
speed
Max Load Kg 7
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							22Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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RINSESSeparate rinse cycle for
hand washed itemsSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSERinses 
Short spin 
Max Load Kg 7
SPINSeparate spin for cottonsSPIN REDUCTION
Drain and long spin at
maximum speed
Max Load Kg 7
DELICATE SPIN
Separate short spin for
synthetics, delicates, wool
and handwashed fabrics.
SPIN REDUCTIONDrain and short spin 
Max Load Kg 7
VISCOSE
40°-COLDViscose items
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN (*) -
EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 1
DRAINFor emptying out the
waterDrain
Max Load Kg 7
WOOL PLUS
40°-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
Max Load Kg 2
LINGERIE
40°-COLDSpecial programme for
extremly delicate
handwashed garmentsSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 1
SILK
30°-COLDSilk items to be gentle
washed and spunSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 1
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							23Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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40°-COLDSpecial programme for
sport clothesSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD
EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 2,5
SPORT
INTENSIVE
40°-COLDSpecial programme for
heavily soiled sportwear
itemsSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
Prewash at 30°
Main wash
Rinses
Short spin
Max Load Kg 2,5
20 MIN - 3 KG
30°For slightly soiled
fabrics, except woolSPIN REDUCTION
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 3
QUICK
INTENSIVE
60°-40°To use for cotton or
mixed fabrics, slightly
soiled or worn only onceSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD
EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 5
ECONOMY
60°
White and fast
coloured cotton -
economy, lightly-
normally soiled items,
shirts, underwearSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN -
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin at maximum
speed
Max Load Kg 7
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.
** If you select the SUPER QUICK option by means of button TIME, we recommend you,
to reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red.load=Reducted Load). Full loading pos-
sible however with somewaht reduced cleaning results.
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							24
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 PLUS
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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							25Programme information
Programme information
ECONOMY
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.
OUTDOOR SPORTSSpecial 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
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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 cotton items and after
programmes with the RINSE HOLDand NIGHT CYCLEoption.
Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be
turned to 
O/OFF. 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
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs 3 rinses, followed by a final short 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/OFF.
DELICATE SPINSeparate short spin for hand washed garments. It has to be
used for synthetic, delicate, wool/handwashed, silk items.
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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
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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:
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.
27Preparing the wash cycle
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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							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.
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 concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.
The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an
optimal use of the concentrated detergent.
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							Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just
beforestarting the programme.
Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment
marked  before starting the wash programme.
Follow the product manufacturers’ 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. For the stain treatment before
the washing cycl, follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on
detergent quantities. If you use any specific product to remove the stains, you
must start the cycle of washing immediately .
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.
Note:A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (=
soft).
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							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 according 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
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External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then
dry thoroughly. 
Important! 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.
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