AEG Lavamat 84950 A Instruction Booklet

							21Use
Cancelling the delayed start:
●set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button;
●press the DELAY START button until the symbol  and the message
«Finished» disappear from the display
●press the  START/PAUSE button again to start the programme.
The Delay Start option can not be selected with Drain and Spin
programmes.
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
START/PAUSE button.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to O/OFFand then to the new programme position.
Press the OK button to cancel the previous washing programme. 
Start the new programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button again. The
washing water in the tub will be not emptied out. 
Interrupting a programme
Depress the START/PAUSE button to interrupt a programme which is running, the
corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to «O/OFF»and then in the new selected programme.
Press the OK button to cancel the programme which is running.
Now press the START/PAUSE button to start the new programme.
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							Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the START/PAUSE button. 
●If the messages «Pause» and «Door unlocked» appear alternately on the
display, the door can be opened.
●If the messages «Pause» and «Door unlocked» don’t appear on the display,
this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above
the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning. 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 «O/OFF». After about some
minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. 
The START/PAUSE button pilot light goes off, flashing «
0.00» appear on the
display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
If the Rinse Hold  or Night Cycle  option has been selected, the
Start/Pause pilot light goes off, the messages «Door locked»and «Rinse hold»
appear on the display, the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be
emptied out.
To empty out the water please read the steps on the «Rinse hold» option
paragraph.
Turn the programme selector dial to «O/OFF» 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.
22Use
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							23Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
COTTONS/LINEN
95°-60°White cotton (heavily
soiled items)
Spin reduction/
/
- (*) -  -
- Main wash from 95°C to
60°C
3 rinses 
Long spin at the
maximum speed
COTTONS/LINEN
60°-50°-40°-30°-
Cold
40-60 MIX
White and coloured
cotton (normally soiled
cotton items)
Spin reduction/
/
- (*) -  -
- 
(not available with 40-60 MIX)
Main wash from 60°C to
cold
3 rinses 
Long spin  at the
maximum speed
HYGIENE 
60°Special programme for
white cottonsSpin reduction/
- (*)Main wash at 60°C
Long spin at the
maximum speed
SYNTHETICS
40°-30°-ColdSynthetic or mixed
fabricsSpin reduction/ /
- (*) -  -
- Main wash from 60°C to
cold
3 rinses 
Short spin at1200 rpm
EASY IRON PLUS
60°-50°-40°-30°-
Cold
Synthetic or mixed
fabricsSpin reduction/
- 
Main wash from 60°C to
Cold
4 rinsees 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
JEANS 
60°-50°-40°-30°-
ColdSpecial programme for
the items (pants, shirts or
jackets) in jeansSpin reduction/
/Main wash from 60°C to
Cold
5 rinsees 
Long spin at 1200 rpm
DELICATES 
40°-30°-ColdDelicate fabrics: for
example curtainsSpin reduction/ /
- (*) -  -Main wash from 40°C to
cold
3 rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
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							24Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
DELICATE
RINSES Separate rinse cycle for
hand washed items.Spin reduction/ /Long spin at 1200 rpm
SPINSeparate spin for cottonsSpin reductionDrain and long spin at
the maximum speed
DUVETS Short cycle for blanketsSpin reductionDrain and long spin at
800 rpm
DRAIN
For emptying out the last
rinse water in
programmes with the
Rinse Hold and
Night cycle option.
Drain
WOOL PLUS
40°-30°-cold
Garments bearing the
«Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable» or
«Handwash» label
Spin reduction/ /
Main wash from 40°C to
cold
3 rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
LINGERIE
40°-30°-coldSpecial programme for
extremly delicate
handwashed garments
Spin reduction/ /
Main wash from 40°C to
cold
3 rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
SILK
30°-coldSilk items to be gentle
washed and spun.Spin reduction/ /
Main wash from 30°C to
cold
3 rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
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							25Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Programme/
TemperatureType of laundryOptionsDescription of the
programme
OUTDOOR
SPORTS 
40°-30°-COLDSpecial programme for
sport clothesSpin reduction/
Main wash from 40°C to
cold
3 rinses 
Short spin at 800 rpm
20 MIN. - 3KG
30°For slightly soiled
fabrics, except woolSpin reduction
Main wash at 30°
2 rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
QUICK
INTENSIVE
60°-50°-40°To use for cotton or
mixed fabrics, slightly
soiled or worn only onceSpin reduction/
Main was from 60° to
40°C
3 rinses 
Short spin at 1200 rpm
ECONOMY
60°White and coloured
cotton - economy,
lightly-normally soiled
items, shirts, underwear.Spin reduction/ /
- (*) -  -Main wash at 60°C
3 rinses 
Long spin at the
maximum speed
O
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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							26Washing programmes
Washing programmes
Type of fabric Max. Load
COTTONS8 kg
SYNTHETICS, DELICATES4 kg
JEANS4 kg
EASY IRON PLUS2 kg
DUVETS2 kg
WOOL PLUS(HANDWASH)2 kg
LINGERIEand SILK1 kg
OUTDOOR SPORTS3 kg
20 MIN. - 3 KG3 kg
QUICK INTENSIVE5 kg
ECONOMIY8 kg
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							27Programme informations
Programme informations
HYGIENE
Washing programme for white cottons. This
programme eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to
the washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. So that
this action is more effective, place into the
compartment «Stains» a special additive «Hygiene»
and select the option «Stains». Recommended
maximum spin speed: 1400 rpm.
40-60 MIX
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 
as pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey
realized with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse
option will be activated automatically). The
maximum spin speed is 1200 rpm.
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.
Duvets
Washing programme for a single synthetic blanket,
bedspread etc. The washing temperature is 30°C and
40°C. The spin is performed at 800 rpm.
Wool Plus
(Handwash)Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate
fabrics with the «hand washing» care symbol  .
Lingerie
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc. The maximum washing
temperature is 40°C. The maximum spin speed is
automatically reduced to 1200 rpm.
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							28Programme informations
Programme informations
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.
Silk 
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and
mixed synthetic items. Washing temperature is 30°C.
The maximum spin speed is automatically reduced to
1200 rpm.
Outdoor sports
Special program for sport clothes washing. The
maximum temperature is 40°C. The maximum spin
speed is 800 rpm. By selecting this program, do not
add any additives.
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 Hold  and Night
Cycle option. 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.
Delicate Rinses
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final
long spin. The spin speed can be reduced by
depressing the SPINbutton. 
Drain
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the Rinse Hold  and Night
Cycle option. 
Turn first the programme selector dial to O/OFF,
then select programme DRAIN and depress the
START/PAUSE button.
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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.
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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							30Preparing the wash cycle
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.
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.
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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