AEG Lavamat 86800 Information Manual

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Setting the time
So that the time and the end of the programme 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 programme 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. Programme: LINEN/
EASY CARES 60 °C, option Time Saving: VERY SHORT, use...

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Running a wash cycle
Opening the door/Loading the washing
1.To open the door: pull the handle on the door.
2.Unfold washing and load it loosely 
into the machine. Mix large and 
small items.
Attention! Do not get any washing 
caught between the door and the 
rubber seal.  
3.Push the door firmly shut. Door 
catch must audibly click shut.
Adding detergent  / conditioner
Important: Only use detergents/conditioners that are suitable for use 
in household washing machines.
Add detergent/conditioner in...

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Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle 
If you are using water softener and require the right compartment for 
detergent for the pre-wash cycle, add the water softener on top of the 
detergent for the main wash cycle in the left compartment.
Softener, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments, 
starch 
Fill the compartment to no more than the MAX indicator. Add water to 
thick liquid concentrates in accordance with the manufacturer’s in-
structions before using them. Dissolve powder...

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Changing the temperature
 Press the TEMP. key repeat-
edly until the desired tem-
perature 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...

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Setting options
Options can be added to a wash cycle that has already been selected.
Press the OPTIONS key. The display shows the symbols for the options.
3Only the options that can be combined with the cycle that has already 
been set are shown in the display. 
 PREWASH
Pre-washes at about 30 °C before the main wash cycle, which 
follows automatically.
SENSITIVE
Enhanced rinse action through an additional rinse cycle togeth-
er with decreased drum movement (improved fabric care). Ideal 
when frequent...

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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 – moving 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 OPTIONS key re-
peatedly until the symbol for 
the option flashes and then press the OK key. The black...

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Setting times
Shortened cycles and the delay of the 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 SHORT symbol 
 flashes.
2.Press the OK key. 
3.Press the TIME key. A black 
bar appears under the  
symbol, SHORT or VERY 
SHORT appears in the dis-
play.
 4.To change from SHORT to 
VERY SHORT, press the TIME 
key...

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Delay Start
1.Press the TIME key repeatedly, until the DELAY START symbol   flashes.
2.Press the OK key. “Start in 0 min” is shown in the display. 
 3.Press the TIME key repeated-
ly, until the display shows 
the desired period by which 
you want to delay the start, 
e. g. “Start in 4 h” (= 4 
hours). A black bar appears 
under the  symbol.
3If 20 h is displayed and you 
press the key again, the delayed start is cancelled. 
4.Press the OK key. The display shows the DELAY START symbol   and the 
time...

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Starting a programme
1.Check that the water tap is open.
2.Press the START/PAUSE key.
The programme 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.
Programme progress
 The display indicates the 
stage of the programme that 
is currently being performed 
as well as the time to the 
end of the programme.
3During...

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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 detergent dispenser drawer slightly to al-
low it to dry. Leave the door slightly open to air the inside of the wash-
ing machine.
If RINSE...