AEG Lavamat 88810 Information Manual

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Setting the time
So that the time and the end of the program are correctly displayed, 
please check the display and set the current time if necessary. To do 
this, please see the section “Setup/Clock”.
Carrying out a wash progr am prior to first use
In order to remove any residues from the drum and water container 
which may have been left during manufacturing, perform the first 
wash cycle without any washing in  the machine. Program: LINEN/EASY-
CARES 60 °C, option TIME SAVING: VERY  SHORT, use...

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Running a washing cycle
Opening the door/loading washing
1.To open the door: pull the door by the handle.
2. Unfold washing and load it loosely 
into the machine. Mix large and 
small items.
Important:  Do not get any washing 
caught between the door and the 
rubber seal.  
3. Push the door shut firmly. Door 
catch must audibly click shut.
Current load display
 
3If settings are not undertak-
en for several seconds during 
the programme setting proc-
ess or when loading with 
laundry, the following...

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Adding detergent / additives
Important: Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use 
in domestic washing machines.
1For USA and Canada only! 
Important!  Only LOW-SUDSING detergent suitable for a front-loading 
washing machine can be used in this  machine. This machine can heat 
the water up to 95 degrees celsius,  or 200 degrees fahrenheit, and care 
should be taken to ensure that th e correct washing powder is used. If 
you have any doubt, check with yo ur dealer or the...

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Washing powder/tablets for the main wash 
If you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartment 
for the pre-wash detergent, add the water softener to the main wash 
detergent in the left-hand compartment.
Softeners, wash-care products to pr eserve the shape of garments, 
starch  
Do not fill the compartment beyond  the MAX mark. Dilute thick liquid 
concentrates according to the manu facturer’s instructions before 
putting them into the drawer. Dissolve powder starches.
If you use...

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Changing the temperature
 Press the TEMP. key repeated-
ly until the desired temperature 
is displayed.
Changing spin speed/selecting rinse hold
 Press the RPM key repeated-
ly, until the desired spin 
speed or  RINSE HOLD is 
displayed.
3With spin speed “0” the last 
rinse water is drained off at 
the end of the cycle, but the 
washing is not spun.
With  RINSE HOLD the washing is left  to soak in the last rinse wa-
ter. There is no final spin after the intermediate spin(s). Intermediate 
spins are...

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3Only the options that can be combined with the cycle that has already 
been set are shown in the display. 
Prewash, Sensitive, Stain, Night Cycle
 1.Press the OPTIONS key re-
peatedly until the desired 
symbol flashes, e. g., 
PREWASH (With each 
press of the key, the next 
symbol flashes, from left to 
right.)
 
2. Press the OK key. The symbol 
stops flashing. A black bar 
appears under the symbol. 
The option is set. The display 
changes to the next option. 
To switch off the option, 
press the...

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 3.Press the OPTIONS key re-
peatedly, until your program 
set appears again. The dis-
play shows the symbol for 
the selected option.
Setting times
Shortened cycles and the delay of th e start time can be set for a wash 
cycle that has already been selected.
Press the TIME key. The display shows the symbols for TIME SAVING and 
DELAY START.
Time Saving: SHORT or VERY SHORT
 1. Press the TIME key repeated-
ly, until the TIME SAVING 
symbol  flashes.
2. Press the OK key. 
3. Press the TIME key. A...

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 4.To change from SHORT to 
VERY SHORT, press the TIME 
key again.
3You can change between 
NORMAL, SHORT, and VERY 
SHORT using the TIME key.
5. Press the OK key to confirm 
the selection. The display 
changes to the symbol for  DELAY START, i.e. DELAY START can now 
be set. 
6. Press the TIME key, if no Delay Start is to be set. The display shows the 
TIME SAVING symbol as well as the time for the end of the cycle.
Delay Start
1.Press the TIME key repeatedly, until the DELAY START symbol  flashes....

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Starting a program
1.Check that the water tap is open.
2. Press the START/PAUSE key.
The program is started or it starts  after the time delay set has elapsed.
3If after pressing the START/PAUSE key the display shows “Door not 
Closed”, the door has not been shut properly. Push the door firmly 
closed and press the START/PAUSE key again.
Program progress
 The display indicates the 
stage of the program that is 
currently being performed as 
well as the time of the end 
of the program.
3During the...

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Washing cycle complete / Removing the washing
At the end of the cycle a long acoustic signal sounds 3 times (when the 
SOUND setting is NORMAL or LOW)  and the messages “Cycle ended” 
and “Door openable” appear alternately in the display. 
1. Open the door and remove the washing.
2. Turn the programme knob to OFF.
3. Turn off the tap.
4. After the wash, pull out the detergen t dispenser drawer slightly to al-
low it to dry. Leave the door slightly  open to air the inside of the wash-
ing machine.
If...