AEG Lavamat 86800 Information Manual

LAVAMAT 86800
Washing Machine
User information
 
 

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Dear Customer,
Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later.
Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli-
ance.
The following symbols are used in the text:
1Safety instructions
Warning! Information that affects your personal safety.
Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
3Useful tips and hints
2Environmental information
 

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Contents
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Child safety device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
What to do if.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remedying small malfunctions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
If the wash result is not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . ....

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Operating Instructions
1Safety
Prior to using the appliance for the first time
•Follow the “Installation and connection instructions”.
If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are mi-
nus temperatures: store the washing machine at room temperature 
for 24 hours before using for the first time.
Correct use
The washing machine is only designed for the washing of normal do-
mestic laundry at home. 
Additions or modifications to the washing machine are not permit-
ted.
Only use...

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Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning it and carrying out 
maintenance. In addition, remove the power plug from the power 
point or – if the appliance has been hard-wired – switch off the cut-
out in the fuse box or completely remove the fuse.
If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains sup-
ply and turn off the tap.
Never remove the power plug from the power point by pulling on the 
cable. Always pull the plug.
Multiway-plugs, connectors and extension cables must...

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Description of the appliance
Control panel
What is shown in the display  
Detergent drawer
Screw feet
(height adjustable)Plinth flap/
Drain pump Rating plate
(behind door)Control panel
Programme knob and 
On/Off switch Display
Function keys STAR T/PAUSE key
COTTONS12.45
Cycle end at15.05
95C1000NýýýýýVýSýFýLýBýaýaýKýT
Current time
End of cycle
Options Information field, shows the current settings
Temperature
Spin speed/
Rinse hold
Times
 

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Programme overview 
Programme
max. Load
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(dry washing) 
1) A 10 litre bucket contains approximately 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton).
OptionsTimesSpin speed
RINSE HOLDPREWASHSENSITIVESTAINNIGHT CYCLESHORTVERY SHORTDELAY START1600/140012001000/800/600/4000
ENERGY SAVING 2)
2) Programme settings for testing in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are 
described in the Chapter “Consumption Values”.
6 kg--
COTTONS 6 kg
LINEN/EASY CARES 
60°, 50°, 40°, 30°, Cold...

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Programmes/features:Care 
symbols1)
1) The numbers in the care symbols show the maximum temperatures.
Energy-saving programme at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/coloureds 
made of cotton/linen. M O
Energy-saving programme at 95 °C for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds 
made of cotton/linen. J M O
General programme for whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen as well as for easy-
care mixed fibres and synthetics. The wash programme is adjusted according to the 
different fabric types...

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Prior to using for the first time
Switching on the appliance for the first time - setting 
the language
The display is set to English as standard in the factory.
3Important! If the display does not show the menu for setting the lan-
guage when the appliance is switched on, the appliance has been 
switched on before. If this happens, please see the section “Setup/Lan-
guage”.
To switch on the appliance, turn the programme knob to any pro-
gramme, e. g. COTTONS.
 The display lights up and 
should look...