AEG Lavamat 86950 A User Manual

							If you wish to activate the acoustic device, press the button 4 in order to select the buzzer
menu (BUZZER). Press button 5 to confirm your choice. The line around the corresponding
symbol starts blinking in order to indicate that the regulation can be carried out.
Press again the button 4 to activate or deactivate the acoustic signal.
Then press the button 5 to confirm your choice.
Return to main menu
This setting function allows you to return to the option menu.
Locate the back option (Back) by pressing the button 4 .
Press the button 5 to confirm your choice.
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The appliance is provided with a weight sensor that permits to measure the quantity of
laundry loaded into the drum and advises you on the detergent quantity to use. Before
switching the appliance on, make sure that the drum is empty. If you do not, the washing
will subsequently not be registered properly by the weight sensor. See chapter «Weight
sensor».
Open the door
Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards.
Select the required programme by means of selector dial (1)
The machine is switched on now.
You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on
the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»).
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector
determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses)
and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
The pilot light of the button 7 starts blinking and the display shows the programme name
and the duration of the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position 
 to Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position 
 , to
switch the machine off.
CAUTION!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the appliance is
working, the display says to turn programme selector in the last used position.
To change a running programme please refer to «Altering an option or a running pro-
gramme».
Weight sensor
After some seconds you switched the appliance on the following indicators appear on the
display if the door is open:Daily use
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							• the maximum load capacity of the selected programme, (i.e. 8 KG for Cottons; see
«Washing Programmes» for the maximum load of each programme),
•
the actual loading from 0.0 KG to the maximum load provided for the selected washing
programme. Loads of less than  0.5 KG are not displayed,
• the animated bar that also fills itself with steps corresponding to 0.5 KG ,
• the detergent quantity recommended for current load expressed as a percentage.
If too much laundry has been loaded into the machine, the display will advise you about
overloading. Remove the exceeding amount of laundry in such cases.
Press any button or close the door to let the display show again the information about the
washing programme.
If settings are not undertaken for several seconds during the programme setting process,
the loading information appears on the display when the door is open.
The weight and the detergent quantity displayed for each programme are indicative and
permit to reduce the detergent consumption.
The indicating weight screen won’t appear any more when the door is closed and after the
button 7 has been pressed to start the washing programme.
Load the laundry
1. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at
a time, shaking them out as much as pos-
sible.
2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a
click during closing.
WARNING!
Do not embed the laundry between the door
and the rubber joint.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption.
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							1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of deter-
gent required, pour it into the main wash
compartment 
 and, if you wish to carry
out the prewash phase, pour the deter-
gent into the compartment marked 
 .
If you wish to perform the stain function,
pour the stain remover into the compart-
ment 
 marked with an arrow.
2. If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked 
 (the amount
used must not exceed the MAX mark in
the drawer).
Close the drawer gently.
Select the temperature (button 2)
Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your
laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the appliance.
The maximum temperatures for each washing programme can be checked in the paragraph
«Washing programmes».
The symbol of cold wash corresponds to 
  .
Select the spin speed, Night Cycle or Rinse Hold option (button 3)
When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes
the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun
at a speed different from the one proposed by the appliance.
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent
the fabrics from creasing.
NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last
rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing
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							cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical
power rate. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.
To empty out the water, please read «At the end of the programme» section in this
chapter.
For the compatibility between options and washing programmes consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».
Programme options (button 4)
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
Not all the options are compatible between themselves. The symbols and messages of the
incompatible options are not displayed.
Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any
other option, is selected, the display says that is not selectable.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing
the button 7 . Press the button 4 to activate the option menu.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 4 . The corresponding programme name
appears in the relative rectangle to indicate that this programme can be selected.
Press the button 4 to activate and confirm your choice. The corresponding symbol appears
on the right side of the display to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same
button to deactivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about 10 seconds until the display gets back to the default
status. The selected options appear on the display.
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».
PREWASH
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
The prewash phase ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics,
whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry.
STAIN
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended
main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant symbol will appear on the
display.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain
compartment 
 .
SENSITIVE
By selecting this option the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse
in the programmes for cottons and synthetics. The relevant symbol will appear on the
display.
This option cannot be selected together with Extra Rinse option.
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							This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.
EXTRA RINSE
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin
(allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of
water.
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.
Select the saving memory option (SAVE MEMORY)
Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g. cotton, 60°C, 1600 rpm,
with PREWASH and EXTRA RINSE).
There are 2 memory spaces available for this purpose in the last 2 positions of the pro-
gramme selector dial. The saved programme can be selected in the same way as any other
wash programme by means of the selector dial.
Saving Memory:
• select the desired programme and required options
•
press the button 4 to activate the options menu
•
by pressing the button 4 , locate the saving memoy option and press button 5
•
by pressing the button 4 select the number of the memory (MEMORY) (1-2) in which
you wish memorize your customized programme.
•
press the button 5 to save the selected programme. The display says that the programme
has been saved.
To change the memorized programme setting repeat the procedure from the beginning.
If the memory space is already used by a programme previously selected, the display says
that the memory is full and to press the button 5 to over-write or the button 4 to cancel.
Press then button 5 to memorize the new programme.
The memorized programmes cannot be erased, but you can only over-write them with
another washing programme setting.
Select the Child Lock option (CHILD LOCK )
Your appliance is provided with CHILD SAFETY LOCK , which permits you to leave the
appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage
to the appliance . Set this option before pressing the button 7 and after having selected
the required programme wash.
This function remains able also when the appliance is not working.
Setting Child lock option:
•
press the button 4 to activate the options menu,
•
press the button 4 to locate the CHILD LOCK option,
•
press the button 5 to enable this option. The corresponding symbol appears on the
display. The display says to press the button 4 and 5 together for 5 seconds to unlock
the appliance.
If you press any button after the programme has started with CHILD LOCK enabled, the
display will say that the appliance is locked and to use the key combination to unlock it.
At the end of the programme it is necessary to press simultaneously the button 4 and the
button 5 for 5 seconds until the display will say that the appliance is unlocked.
This function stays permanently on. To disable it, refer to Setting Child Lock option . Daily use
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							Select the TIME option (button 6) (TIME )
The appliance proposes by default the washing cycle for normally soiled laundry. The
washing cycle time can be reduced by means of this button.
This option can be selected with the washing programmes for COTTONS, SYNTHETICS and
DELICATES.
By pressing this button once, the corresponding symbol and the message «DAILY» (DAILY )
appear on the display and you will be able to reduce the cycle duration . The display will
show the reduced washing time. To be used for lightly soiled laundry.
By pressing this button twice, the corresponding symbol and the message «SUPER
QUICK» (SUPER QUICK) will appear on the display and you will be able to reduce the cycle
duration. The display will show the reduced washing time.
To be used only for very lightly soiled laundry.
Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) (START/PAUSE )
Press this button, to start the selected programme. The corresponding red pilot light stops
blinking.
On the display will appear the name and the running phase of the selected programme to
indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7 : the corresponding red
pilot light starts to flash, while the display says that the appliance is in pause.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 7
again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown.
Select the DELAY START (button 8) (DELAY START )
This option makes it possible to delay the starting of the washing programme by 30, 60, 90
minutes, 2 hours and then by 1 hour till 20 hours.
Selecting the delay time:
• Select the programme and the required options,
•
Select the desired delay time by pressing the button 8 , the display shows the delay value
and the relevant symbol 9.5 .
The estimated end of the programme time is displayed in 9.7 .
•
Press the button 7 : the machine starts its countdown displayed in 9.8 . The programme
will start after the selected delay has expired.
You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7 .
Cancelling the delayed start:
•
set the appliance to PAUSE by pressing the button 7 ,
•
press the button 8 until the symbol 
 disappears on the display,
•
press the button 7 again to start the programme.
The DELAY START option can not be selected with DRAIN or SPIN programmes.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out. Before you
make any change, you must pause the appliance by pressing the button 7 .
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . Turn the programme
selector dial to 
 and then to the new programme position. Press the button 5 to cancel
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							the previous washing programme. Start the new programme by pressing the button 7 again.
The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the same button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to  and then in the new selected programme.
Press the button 5 to cancel the programme which is running.
Now press the button 7 to start the new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to Pause by pressing the button 7 .
• If the display says that the appliance is in pause, the door can be opened
• If the display says alternately that the appliance is in pause and the door is locked, 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 
 . After about some minutes the door can be opened
(pay attention to the water level and temperature!) .
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the previous programme again and to press
the button 7 , the machine will resume the programme from the point where it had been
interrupted.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of the button 7 goes off, a static 
appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
If the RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option has been selected, the pilot light of the button
7 goes off, the display says that the door is locked and the RINSE HOLD option has been
selected, the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
Please follow the below instructions to empty out the water:
•
turn the programme selector dial to 
 /OFF,
•
select the DRAINING or SPINNING programme and confirm it by pressing button 5 ,
• 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 static 
 and the display says
that the programme is finished. The door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 /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
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							Washing programmes
Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTONS/LINEN
95°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled
items).SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - EXTRA RINSE
- SENSITIVE - TIME
SAVING 
1)
HYGIENE
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
The washing programme for white cottons. This pro-
gram 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 compart-
ment Stain a special additive for hygiene and select
the option Stain.SPIN REDUCTION -
RINSE HOLD - PRE-
WASH - STAIN
40- 60 MIX
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
White and coloured cotton This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or
60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be
put into the drum in order to save energy and water.
The same good washing result will be obtained as for
normal programme at 60°C.SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - SENSITIVE -
EXTRA RINSE
JEANS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Max. load 4 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
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).SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
SYNTHETICS
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - EXTRA RINSE-
SENSITIVE - TIME
SAVING 
1)
EASY IRON
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 1,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently wash-
ed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing
is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform ad-
ditional rinses.SPIN REDUCTION -
RINSE HOLD - PRE-
WASH - EXTRA RINSE
DELICATES
40°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - PREWASH -
STAIN - EXTRA RINSE
- TIME SAVING 
1)
BLANKET
40°- 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load kg 2,5
Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm
Special programme for a single synthetic blanket, du-
vet, bedspread and so on.SPIN REDUCTION
DELICATE RINSES
Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final
spin.SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD - EXTRA RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the Rinse Hold option selected.  
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							Programme
Maximum and Minimum Temperature
Cycle Description
Maximum Fabrics Load
Type of Laundry
OptionsDetergent
Compartment
SPIN
Drain and long spin
Max. load 8 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selec-
ted. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must be turned to 
 . You can choose the spin speed
by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the
fabrics to be spun.
SPIN REDUCTION 
WOOL PLUS - SILK
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2 kg; Max. load for silk: 1 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics.
Note  : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance.
If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase,
add more items, redistribute the load manually and
then select the spinning programme.SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD
LINGERIE
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 1 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.SPIN REDUCTION -
NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE
HOLD
OUTDOOR SPORT
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 2,5 kg
Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm
Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this
programme, do not add any additives.SPIN REDUCTION /
RINSE HOLD - EXTRA
RINSE
20 MIN.-3KG
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Max. load 3 kg
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm
This programme may be used for a quick washing of
sport items or cotton and synthetic items , lightly
soiled or worn once.SPIN REDUCTION
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