AEG Lavamat Ls 72840 User Manual

							To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the programme».
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
WARNING!
Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible op-
tions disappear.
Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any oth-
er option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of
button 7 light starts blinking.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the
button 7. Press the button 4: all the option symbols appear on the display.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 4. The corresponding symbol appears on
the display and starts blinking.
Press the button 5 to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears under the
selected symbol to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same button to deacti-
vate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about few seconds until the display gets back to the de-
fault status. The selected options appear on the display.
For the compatibility among the options and the washing programmes see chapter «Wash-
ing Programmes».
PREWASH option
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, where-
as 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 option
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 
 marked with an arrow.
SENSITIVE option
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 dis-
play.
This option cannot be selected together with Extra Rinse option.
This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.Daily use
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							EXTRA RINSE option (additional 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 (extra rinse). The relevant symbol will appear on the display and this option is active
for selected washing programme.
If you wish to activate this option permanently press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for
some seconds: the relevant symbol appears on the display. If you wish to cancel it press the
same buttons until the symbol disappears.
Select the TIME SAVING option (button 6)
This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appli-
ance.
By pressing this button you can select the following options:
DAILY: by pressing button 6 once, the corresponding symbol appears on the display and the
washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry. Reduced washing time is
presented on the display.
SUPER QUICK: by pressing button 6 twice, the corresponding symbol remains lit on the dis-
play and the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that
have been used or worn for a short time. Reduced washing time is presented on the display.
Select the START/PAUSE (button 7)
To start the selected programme, press the button 7, the corresponding red pilot light stops
blinking.
The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operat-
ing and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7: the corresponding red pilot
light starts blinking.
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.
If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks 3 times and
the message Err is displayed for a few seconds.
Select the DELAY START (button 8)
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the button repeat-
edly, to select the desired delay.
The corresponding symbol will appear on the display. The wash programme can be delayed
from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours
by means of this button.
The selected delay time value will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the dura-
tion of the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the
button 7.
You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7.
The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in the ma-
chine during the delay time, press the button 7 to set the machine to pause. When the
Door symbol disappears, the door can be opened. Add the laundry, close the door and press
the button 7 again.
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							Selecting the delayed start.
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Press button 7: the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after
the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7;
• Press button 8until the symbol 
 ’ is displayed;
• Press the button 7 again to start the programme.
The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme.
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 washing machine by pressing the button 7.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme se-
lector dial to 
 and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by
pressing the 7 button again. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to  to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a
new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
When the machine is working and throughout the delay time the door is locked. If, for any
reason, you wish to open the door, set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button
7.
• If the DOOR symbol blinks and after a few minutes disappears, the door can be opened;
• If the DOOR symbol doesnt go off, it means that the machine is already heating or that
the water level is too high. In this case the door cannot 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 a few minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and temperature!);
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme again and to press button 7.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the light of button 7 goes off. A blinking  appears on
the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, follow the
below instruction to empty the water out. The drum continues to run at regular intervals
until the water draining.Daily use
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							To empty the water out:
•
turn the programme selector dial to 
• set the DRAINING or SPINNING programme
• if needed, press the relevant button to reduce the spin speed
• press the button 7
• when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking 
 . On the display the
DOOR symbol disappears. The door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 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.
WASHING PROGRAMMES
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature -
Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTONS/LINEN
95° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3 kg
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
STAIN 
1)
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVING 
2)
 3)
HYGIENE
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 6 kg
The washing programme for white cottons. This pro-
gram eliminates the microorganisms 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
PREWASH
STAIN 
1)
 3)
40 - 60 MIX
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 6 kg
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
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
STAIN
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE 3)
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature -
Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
JEANS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 3 kg
This program fits for Jeans clothing and dark col-
oured laundry. (The Extra Rinse option will be activa-
ted automatically).SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH 3)
SYNTHETICS
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
STAIN 
1)
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVING 
2)
 3)
EASY IRON PLUS
60°- Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 1,5 kg
Easy care textiles will be treated gentle in order to
avoid wrinkles. In many cases ironing will be no lon-
ger necessary. Hint: Remove textiles immediately af-
ter program end.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE 3)
DELICATES
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load kg 1,5
Delicate garments made of Acrylics, Poliamide or Pol-
yester like curtains or delicate clothing.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
STAIN 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVING 2)
 3)
VISCOSE
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load kg 3
Special gentle programme for fabrics such a viscose,
cupro, lyocell. It performs an cleaning action more in-
tensive than the handwash programme.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
STAIN 
1)
EXTRA RINSE
 3)
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature -
Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
DELICATE RINSES
Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 6 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
delicate garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a fi-
nal spin.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
DRAIN
Draining of water
Max. load 6 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE op-
tion selected.  
SPIN
Drain and long spin at the maximum speed
Max. load 6 kg
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes with the RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CY-
CLE option selected. Before selecting this programme
the selector dial must be turned to 
 .
SPIN REDUCTION 
DUVETS
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 800 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special program for one sleeping bag, one duvet or
two pillowcases or washable coats padded with syn-
thetic filling or dawns.SPIN REDUCTION
WOOL PLUS (HANDWASH)
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 2 kg
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 imbal-
ance. 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
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
LINGERIE (HANDWASH)
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature -
Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
SILK (HANDWASH)
30° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 1 kg
Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and
mixed synthetic items.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
OUTDOOR SPORTS
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 800 rpm
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 2,5 kg
Special program for waterproof, sports and outdoor
clothing, even those with a waterproof membrane.
Please, dont use any fabric softener!SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
SPORT INTENSIVE
40° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 2,5 kg
This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled
sport items. The machine will add automatically a
prewash phase before the main wash to eliminate
mud stains. We recommend you to put the NO deter-
gent into the 
 compartment of the detergent
drawer.
SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSE
20 MIN. - 3KG
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 3 kg
Special programme at 30°C, duration 20 Minutes.
Suitable for fabrics that needs to be freshen up only:
worn once sport items, lightly soiled or new fabrics.SPIN REDUCTION
QUICK INTENSIVE
60° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 5 kg
Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly
soiled white/fast coloured cottons.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature -
Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent
Compartment
COTTON ECONOMY
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin
Maximum spin speed
Max. load 6 kg
White and fast coloured cotton.
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-
mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This al-
lows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
STAIN
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE 3)
 = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
2) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 6, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as
indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
3) If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing in-
structions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
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.
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.
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.
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							Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab
the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat
any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone
1), then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with de-
tergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quan-
tities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can up-
set the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.),
the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the
dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the con-
centrated detergent.
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex-
ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Quantity of detergent to be used
The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of
soiling and hardness of the water used.
Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use.
Use less detergent if:
• you are washing a small load
• the laundry is lightly soiled
• large amounts of foam form during washing.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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							Degrees of water hardness
Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of
the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from
your local authority. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add
a water softener following always the manufacturer’s instructions. When the degree of
hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.
CARE AND CLEANING
You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out
any cleaning or maintenance work.
Descaling
The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water soft-
ening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according
to the softening powder manufacturers instructions. This will help to prevent the forma-
tion of lime deposits.
After each wash
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming
inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door
seal.
Maintenance wash
With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside
the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.
To run a maintenance wash:
• The drum should be empty of laundry.
• Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
• Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties.
External cleaning
Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thor-
oughly.
Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet.
Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.
The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.
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