AEG Lavamat 86850 Instruction Booklet

LAVAMAT 86850
Instruction bookletWashing machine
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Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. 
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional
design and cutting edge technology. 
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best
performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of
excellence. 
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an
integral part of our products. 
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your...

Contents
Instruction booklet
Safety information 6
Product Description 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Control panel 10
Display 11
First use 13
Setting the language 13
Setting the time 13
Personalization 14
Setting the brightness 14
Setting the contrast 14
Setting the acoustic signal 14
Return to main menu 15
Daily use 15
Load the laundry 15
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 15
Select the required programme 16
Select the temperature 16
Select the spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option...

Select the CHILD LOCK option 19
Select the TIME SAVING option 20
Select the START/PAUSE 20
Select the DELAY START 20
Altering an option or a running programme 21
Interrupting a programme 21
Cancelling a programme 21
Opening the door after the programme has started 22
At the end of the programme 22
Washing programmes 23
Programme information 26
Washing hints 28
Sorting the laundry 28
Temperature 28
Before loading the laundry 28
Maximum loads 29
Laundry weights 29
Removing stains 29
Detergents and...

Water inlet filter 34
Frost precautions 35
Emergency emptying out 35
What to do if... 36
Technical Data 40
Consumption value 41
Installation 42
Unpacking 42
Positioning and levelling 44
Water inlet 44
Water-stop device 45
Water drainage 45
In the interest of the environment 47
Electrical connection 48
Permanent connection 48
Enviroment concerns 49
Packaging materials 49
Old machine 49
Ecological hints 49
Guarantee/Customer Service 50
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Instruction booklet
Safety information
Prior to using for the first time
●The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry
standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However,
as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
You MUSTread them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
●It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or...

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●Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material
without hems or torn material.
●Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean
and maintenance.
●This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance
with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance
drum light need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.
●Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine...

●Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
●Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are
fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint,
ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine
washed.
●Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed...

Product description
Your new appliancemeets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for prewash. The prewash detergent is
added at the beginning of the wash programme.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives(fabric softener, starch).
Compartment for stain remover used for main wash withSTAIN-option.
Rating plate
Drain pump...

Control panel
Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be
indicated with the numbers given in this table.
TIME button
Display
START/PAUSE button
DELAY START buttonProgramme selector dial 
TEMP. (temperature) button 
SPIN (reduction) button
OPTION button
OK button
	


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