AEG LAV 86700-W GB- User Manual

7 2 Disposal Packaging • Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of polyethylene (marking >PE<). • The padding is mad...

8 Important features of your appliance • Program and temperature setting using the program selector . • Four extra programs selectable with buttons. • Stain program for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving program for light to normally soilage cottons. • Maximum spin speed 1600 revo...

10 Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer with handle flap Control panel Door Flap in front of drain pump Height adjustable feet; back right: automatic adjustable foot Rating plate (behind door)

Description of the appliance 11 Control panel Program selector The program selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of washing to be treated, as well as the wash temperature of the water. The different setting...

Description of the appliance 13 Program option buttons The program option buttons are used to adjust the washing program to the degree of soiling of the washing.Depending on the program different functions can be combined. PRE WASH Cold prewash before the main wash which follows automatically (not s...

Description of the appliance 14 START / PAUSE button This starts the washing program and enables interruption of a washing program. DELAY TIMER and multi-display With this button you can delay the start of a washing program by 1 to max. 19 hours. With the SOAKING button pushed the washing program st...

Description of the appliance 15 Detergent drawer k Compartment for prewash detergent / soaking agent (water softening agent if used).They are added right at the beginning of the washing program. l Detergent compartment for main wash (if you use water softening agent and need compartment k for the pr...

16 Consumption values and time required for selected programs The values in the following table were determined under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for household use. Before using your machine for the first time 0 Slightly pull the detergent compartment out of the control panel. 0...

17 Preparing the washing cycle Sorting out and preparing washing • Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types of washing and care symbols"). • Empty the pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, badges). • To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bund...

Preparing the washing cycle 18 Cottons I Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol will withstand maximum wash actions and high temperatures. The COTTONS/LINEN program is suitable for this type of washing. Linens G C Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol will withstand ...

Preparing the washing cycle 19 How much washing powder and fabric softener ? The amount to be used depends on • the load: If the washing powder producer does not make any specifications for small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only use half of the amount of washing ...

20 Run wash cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 Set the correct washing program: – Set the program and temperature with the program selector.– Set any program options required, change the final spin speed / select RINSE HOLD. – Set any DELAY TIMER if required....

Run wash cycle 21 Selecting the washing program 3 See "Program tables" for suitable program, correct temperature and any possible program options for the respective type of washing. 0 Set washing program and temperature: set program selector to the washing program desired with the required t...

Run wash cycle 22 3 If 19h is displayed and you press the button again the running time of the currently set washing program appears and the delay start is cancelled. If the SOAKING option is selected the delay timer determines the soaking time. (Without delay timer the soaking time is approx. 1 hou...

Run wash cycle 23 Add detergent / conditioner 0 Pull out the compartment out as far as it will go. 0 Add detergent/conditioner. 3 For information about washing powder and fabric softeners see section "Washing powders and conditioners". 0 Push the compartment in completely. k Prewash agent / ...

Run wash cycle 24 Starting the washing program 0 Check the water tap is open. 0 Start the washing program: Press START / PAUSE button. The washing program will start, or starts after the delay time set has expired. 3 If the DOOR/LIGHT display is flashing red when the START/PAUSE button is pressed, t...

Run wash cycle 25 End of wash cycle / Removing the washing If RINSE HOLD was selected: 0 After a rinse hold, the water has to be pumped out: – Either press the START / PAUSE button (the washing is spun in accordance with the program which has just finished; the final spin speed can be changed whilst...

26 Program tables Washing The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful programs. Type of washing, care label Max. load (dry weight) 1 1) A 10 l bucket holds about 2.5 kg of dry washing (cottons). Program selector Temperature Possible extra programs Cottons I 5 kg COTTONS / LINEN ...

Program tables 27 Separate fabric softening / starching Separate rinse Separate spinning Type of washing Max. load (dry weight) Program selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg STARCHING Type of washing Max. load (dry weight) Program selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg GENTLE RINSE Easy cares 2.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg...

28 Maintenance and Cleaning In daily use 0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a little so that it can dry out. 0 Leave the door ajar for a while. This helps to prevent stagnent smells, and helps to preserve the door seal. If the washing machine is not to be used for a ...

Maintenance and Cleaning 29 Washing machine drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Any objects left in the laundry which are likely to rust can stain the drum. Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents containing acids, scouring agents cont...

30 Troubleshooting 3 The whistling noise when spinning may be different to your prevous washing machine which is due to the modern drive system. Certain problems etc. If you call out an engineer and the fault is listed here, a charge is levied even if the appliance is in guarantee. If the error code...

Troubleshooting 33 If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient washing powder has been added. • Incorrect washing powder was used. • Stains were not pretreated. • Program or temperature was not set correctly. ...

Troubleshooting 34 Carrying out an emergency emptying 1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before the emergency emptying! If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an emergency emptying must be carried out. Warning! The water, which flows out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot...

Troubleshooting 35 Cleaning the drain pump 1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning the drain pump! 0 First carry out an emergency emptying (see section "Carrying out an emergency emptying"). 0 Place a towel on the floor in front of the co...

Troubleshooting 36 Unlocking the door in an emergency If the door cannot be opened (e.g. due to a faulty door lock or due to a power cut during the washing program), it can be opened using the emergency unlock feature. 0 If water can be seen in the window of the door first carry out an emergency emp...

Troubleshooting 37 Selecting suds cooling or suds cooling and an extra rinse The washing machine is on a very economical water consumption setting. For people who suffer from a washing powder allergy, it may be helpful to rinse with extra water (extra rinse cycle). This can be set with the extra wat...

38 Child safety device In order to protect a program setting from being accidentally changed (e.g. turning the program selector, pressing extra keys, etc.), you can set the child safety device. This prevents children from damaging your washing. 3 The child safety device can also be set and cancelled...

39 Technical data Height x width x depth 85 x 60 x 60 cm Depth with the door opened 95 cm Height adjustability approx. +10/-5 mm Empty weight approx. 85 kg Full load (depending on the program) max. 5 kg Area of application household Drum speed when washing max. 53 rpm -1 Drum speed when spinning see...

41 Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee d...

43 Index A Aqua Control with Aqua Alarm . . . . . . . 8 , 28 Automatic adjustable foot . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 10 Automatic load adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 C Child safety device . . . . . . . . 13 , 25 , 32 , 38 Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 liquid . ....