AEG Lavamat 86810 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 program 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 approx....

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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.
Adding detergent / additives
Important: Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use 
in domestic washing machines.
1For USA and Canada only!...

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1.Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as the stop.
2.Add the detergent/additives.
3.Push the drawer in fully.
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 preserve the shape of garments, 
starch 
Do not fill the compartment beyond the MAX mark. Dilute thick liquid 
concentrates...

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–The lighting for the display switches itself off at the end of the cycle 
or, if the appliance is not started after the program is set, after 
10 minutes. To switch the light on again, press any key or turn the 
program knob.
Changing the temperature
 Press the  TEMPERATURE 
key repeatedly until the de-
sired temperature is displayed.
Changing spin speed/selecting rinse hold
 Press the  RPM key re-
peatedly, until the desired 
spin speed or  RINSE 
HOLD is displayed.
3With spin speed “0” the last...

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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  OPTION key 
repeatedly 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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repeatedly until the symbol for the option flashes and then press 
the OK key. The black bar under the symbol disappears.
3If other options are to be selected: Press the  OPTION key repeated-
ly until the desired symbol flashes and confirm each one with the OK 
key.
 
3.Press the  OPTION key 
repeatedly, until your pro-
gram set appears again. The 
display shows the symbol for 
the selected option.
Setting times
Shortened cycles and the delay of the start time can be set for a wash 
cycle that has...

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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...

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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.
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–or turn the programme knob to  OFF and then to  SPIN. Change 
the spin speed if necessary and press the  START/PAUSE key (the 
water is drained and the washing spun).
Setup
The special functions that can be set under Setup remain permanently 
stored independent of each washing cycle – even after the appliance 
has been switched off or the mains plug has been removed from the 
socket.
Memory 1, 2, 3
Program combinations can be stored at program knob positions ME-
MORY 1, 2, 3 and can then be selected...

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7.Press the OK key. 
The program combination is now stored to program knob position ME-
MORY 1 and in the future can be selected directly using the program 
knob.
3The Memory can be overwritten at any time with a new program com-
bination (see “Changing the Memory”) but cannot be deleted.
Changing the Memory
1.Put together the new program combination as required (for an exam-
ple, see “Setting the Memory”, steps 1 to 4).
2.Press the  OPTION key repeatedly, until the SETUP symbol   flashes.
3.Press the...