AEG Lavamat L 16850 Manual

							21Use
DRYING only
The recommended loads size is 3.5 kg for linen and cottons and 2 kg for
synthetics. Note! Only with the timed drying, it is possible also to dry up
to 5 kg of cotton otems (see the drying time table).The water tap must be
open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the
drain pipe.
Select the drying programme by turning the programme selector
dial (1)
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme for Cottons or
Synthetics in the Drying sector. The DRYING and the ANTI-CREASE symbols
corresponding to the phases making up the programme appear on the display. In
the same time, the symbols corresponding to the level degrees allowed by the set
programme/fabric and «AUTO» lights up. 
Select the automatic drying by pressing the button 3
With this button you can select the degree of dryness by an electronic drying.
The machine adapts automatically the duration of the drying cycle to the
selected degree of dryness.If you press button 
3, a black dash appears under the
selected symbol to indicate that a degree has been set. «AUTO» desappears. The
display shows the duration of the drying cycle. The pilot light of button 
7starts
blinking. Depress then button 
7to start the programme. A black dash flashes
under the DRYING symbol. 
Select the timed drying by pressing the button 4
With this button is possible to select the duration of the drying cycle from 10 to
250 minutes (
4.10) according to the type of fabric (cotton or synthetic). Depress
button 4, until the time you want appears on the display. For Cottonsyou can
select a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes ( (
4.10)
).
. 
 
For Syntheticsyou
can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes ( (
2.10)
).
. 
 
Every time you
press this button the drying time increases by 5 mins and the DRYING TIME
DURATION symbol appears for few seconds on the display near the duration
value.Depress then button 
7to start the programme. A black dash flashes under
the DRYING symbol.
Note!
The programme time will automatically increase by up to 2 minutes, this is quite
normal.
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Note!The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or
eventual laundry rolling up during spinning phase may cause a not uniform
dryness. So, in the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry
remains slightly wet, we suggest you to stretch the items rolled up out, to
redistribute evenly the laundry in the drum and to select an additional drying
cycle of 20-30 minutes.
At the end of the programme
At the end of the drying programme, the buzzer sounds. A blinking «0» appears
on the display. At this point, begins an anti-crease phase which lasts about 10
minutes. During this time the ANTI-CREASE symbol appears on the display and
the door is locked. The DOOR symbol remains lit.
Note!
If you whish to open the door before or during the anti-crease phase or to inter-
rupt it, press any button or turn the programme selector dial to any programme
position (except «
O»), the door can be immediately opened. Turn the selector
dial to the «
O» position to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry. 
Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme)
For NON-STOP programmes, the recommended load size is 3.5 kg for cotton and
2 kg for synthetics. Note! Only with the timed drying, it is possible also to
dry up to 5 kg of cotton itens (see the drying time table).Do not use a
dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing &drying programme.
Select the washing and the drying programme by turning the
programme selector dial (1) and buttons 
3and 4.
Switch the machine on by turning the selector dial to the selected washing
programme/temperature with the required options. 
If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance
to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy.In any case the reduction of
the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying. 
The lowest values you can select are the following:
- with automatic drying: 1000 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics
- with timed drying: 1000 r.p.m. for cottons and 800 r.p.m. for synthetics
Select the drying time or dryness degree suitable to your laundry and start the
programme by pressing button 
7.At the end of the programme, follow the
indications given in the corresponding previous chapter.
Use
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							23Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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COTTON/LINENS
95° - 60° 
White cotton
(heavily soiled cotton
items)
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN -
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSE
DAILY, SUPER QUICK(**)Main wash, Rinses
Long spin at maximum
speed
Max Load: 7 Kg
** Reduced Load: Kg 3.5
COTTON/LINENS
60° - 40° - 30° 
Coloured cotton
(normally soiled cotton
items)
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN -
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSE
DAILY, SUPER QUICK(**)Main wash, Rinses
Long spin at maximum
speed
Max Load: 7 Kg
** Reduced Load: Kg 3.5
EASY-CARES
(Synthetics)
60° - 50° -
40° - 30° 
Synthetic or mixed
fabrics
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN (*) -
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSE
DAILY, SUPER QUICK(**)Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load: 3.5 Kg
** Reduced Load: Kg 2
EASY IRON PLUS
40°
Synthetic or mixed
fabricsSPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH - EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 1
40-60 MIX
40°White and coloured
cotton nornally
soiled SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN-
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSEMain wash,
Rinses 
Long spin at maximum
speed
Max Load: 7 Kg
DELICATES
40° - 30°
Delicate fabrics: for
example curtains
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN (*) -
EXTRA RINSE
DAILY, SUPER QUICK(**)Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load: 3.5 Kg
** Reduced Load: Kg 2
* Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
** If you select the SUPER QUICK option we recommend you, to reduce the maximum
load as indicated above. Full loading possible however with somewaht reduced 
cleaning results.
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							24Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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DELICATE
RINSESSeparate rinse cycle for
hand washed itemsSPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
EXTRA RINSERinses 
Short spin 
Max Load Kg 7
SPINSeparate spin for
cottonsSPIN REDUCTION
Drain and long spin at
maximum speed
Max Load Kg 7
DRAINFor emptying out the
waterDrain
Max Load Kg 7
WOOL PLUS
30° - Cold
Garments bearing the
«Pure new wool, non-
shrink, machine
washable» or
«Handwash» label
SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 2
SILK
30°
Silk items to be gentle
washed and spunSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 1
20 MIN - 3 KG
30°
For slightly soiled
fabrics, except woolSPIN REDUCTION
Main wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 3
QUICK
INTENSIVE
60° - 40°
To use for cotton or
mixed fabrics, slightly
soiled or worn only onceSPIN REDUCTION/
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Short spin
Max Load Kg 5
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							25Washing programmes
Washing programmes
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ECONOMY
60° 
White and fast
coloured cotton -
economy, lightly-
normally soiled itemsSPIN REDUCTION/RINSE
HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH - STAIN -
SENSITIVE - EXTRA RINSEMain wash
Rinses 
Long spin at maximum
speed
Max Load Kg 7
O/OFF
For cancelling the pro-
gramme which is run-
ning or to switch the
machine off
Programme information
MIX 40-60
Special programme for white and coloured cotton suitable
for different washing temperatures. This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C
separately. So, you can put into the drum the maximum
load capacity in order to save energy and water. You will
obtain the same good washing result as a normal
programme at 60°C.
EASY IRON PLUS
Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed
and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is
easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional
rinses.
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							26Programme information
WOOL PLUS
(HANDWASH)Washing programme for machine washable wool as well
as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with
the «hand washing» care symbol  .
ECONOMY
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the
washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a
good washing efficiency by saving energy.
20 MIN. - 3 KG
Special program at 30°C, duration - approx. 20 minutes,
ideal for laundry to be refreshed: e.g. a sport jacket worn
only once or slightly soiled or new garments.
QUICK INTENSIVEQuick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled
white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics.
SPIN
Separate spin for hand washed cotton items and after
programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE
option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must be turned to 
O. You can choose the speed by
pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to
be spun.
DELICATE RINSES
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
garments which have been washed by hand. The machine
performs 3 rinses, followed by a final short spin. The spin
speed can be reduced by relevant button. 
DRAIN
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in
programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE
option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
must be turned to
O.
Programme information
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							27Drying programmes and drying time 
Automatic drying programmes
In compliance with EC directive EN 50229the cotton reference programme for the
data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by
two equal parts and drying with TIMED DRYING each of them.
Degree of dryingType of fabricMax loadSpin Speed
Suggested
drying time 
in mins
Suitable for items
to put away with-
out ironing
Suitable 
for ironing 
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels,
etc)
3.5 kg160085 - 95
1.5 kg160035 - 45
Synthetics and mixed
fabrics2 kg120065 - 75
1 kg120030 - 40
Cotton and linen 
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc.)
Extra dry
Ideal for towelling materialsCotton and linen 
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)3.5 kg
Cotton and linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)3.5 kg
Synthetics and mixed fabrics(jumpers,
blouses, underwear, household linen)2 kg
Degree of dryingType of fabricMax Load
Store dry 
Suitable for items to put away
without ironing
Iron dry
Suitable for ironing Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, 
shirts, etc.)3.5 kg
Drying times
5 kg1600165 - 185
3.5 kg
1.5 kg
160065 - 75
5kg1600135 - 155
30 - 401600
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							Preparing the wash cycle
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s
washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics,
delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
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.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips,
safety pins, pins).
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.
28Preparing the wash cycle
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths,
towels, tablecloths, sheets...).
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night
dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and
for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear).
40°-30°- Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including
synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new
wool, machine washable, non-shrink».
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							Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts.
General rules:
Cotton, linen:drum full but not too tightly packed;
Synthetics:drum no more than half full
;
Delicate fabrics and woollens:drum no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For
heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
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.
29Preparing the wash cycle
1200 gbathrobe
100 gnapkin
700 gquilt cover
500 gsheet
200 gpillow case
250 gtablecloth
200 gtowelling towel
100 gtea cloth
200 gnight dress
100 gladies’ briefs
600 gman’s work shirt
200 gman’s shirt
500 gman’s pyjamas
100 gblouse
100 gmen’s underpants
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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 (*), 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 (*), 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 detergent paste.
(*) do not use acetone on artificial silk.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the
correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large
quantities, can upset 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 washer-dryer 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 concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without
prewash must be selected.
The washer-dryer incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal
use of the concentrated detergent.
30Preparing the wash cycle
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