AEG LAV86760- User Manual

Operating Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 1 Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions. B...

Operating Instructions 7 Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm per-sons without supervision. • Ch...

Operating Instructions 8 • Allow the washing solution to cool down before performing and emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the solution pump or before an emergency opening of the filling door. • Small animals can chew on power cables and water hoses. This can cause a danger of ele...

Operating Instructions 9 Unit description Front view Drawer for detergent and care agent Drawer for de-tergent and conditioner Filling door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Control panel Flap in front of the drain pump Rating plate(behind filling door) Pre-wash de...

Operating Instructions 10 Control Panel Programme Selector The programme selector defines the nature of the wash cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of washing, as well as the water tem-perature. OFF Switches the washing machine off; the machine is ...

Operating Instructions 12 FASHION A particularly gentle special programme at 40 °C for modern fabrics such as viscose, modal, cupro, lyocell, with a gentler wash action than the DELICATES programme, but washing more thoroughly than the hand wash programmes. REFRESH A special programme lasting approx...

Operating Instructions 13 TIME SAVER Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled washing, consisting of three stages with the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES programme and two stages with the other programmes. Programmable functions The programmable functions Extra Rinse (RINSE+), Water Cooling and Variom...

Operating Instructions 14 Consumption Values and Programme Times The following table gives the values for selected programmes under standard conditions. Consumption values depend on the selected pro-gramme settings (optional functions), washing type and quantity, water pressure, such as water inlet ...

Operating Instructions 15 What does “UPDATE” mean? The wash programmes in your washing machine are controlled by soft-ware.New types of fabric or new detergents may require new wash pro-grammes in the future. In most cases, the software can be adapted to this. For further information on a possible “...

Operating Instructions 16 Before the First Wash 0 Run a wash cycle without washing; COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 95 programme with half the amount of washing detergent. This removes any residues from the drum and solution container which may have been left during manufacturing. Preparing a Wash Load So...

Operating Instructions 17 Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you choose the correct wash programme. Wash-ing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tempera-tures indicated in the care symbols are all maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Fabrics made from cotton and line...

Operating Instructions 18 Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which washing detergent and care agent ? Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much washing detergent and care agent ? The amount to b...

Operating Instructions 19 Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions A wash cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct wash programme: – select the programme and temperature using the programme selector – if required, select programme option 2. If required change the spin speed / selec...

Operating Instructions 20 Setting the wash programme 3 For suitable programme, correct temperature and possible additionalprograms for the respective type of washing, see „Programme tables“. 0 1. With the programme knob, set the desired wash programme and temperature. In the multi-display the probab...

Operating Instructions 21 Changing Spin Speed /selecting RINSE HOLD 0 To change Spin Speed for the final spin (if neces-sary)/select RINSE HOLD: Press the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD button as often as necessary, until the indicator light for the de-sired speed (or RINSE HOLD) is lit. If RINSE HOLD is sel...

Operating Instructions 22 Setting the delay timer/soaking duration Delay timer The DELAY TIMER button makes it possible to delay the start of a wash programme by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours. 0 1. Select wash programme. 2. Press DELAY TIMER button. 3. Press START/PAUSE button. When start delay has bee...

Operating Instructions 23 Opening and closing the door 0 Open: Press the DOOR/LIGHT button. The door springs open. 0 Close: Press the door firmly closed. When the unit is switched on, the DOOR/LIGHT display shows whether the door can be opened: 3 The washing drum is illuminated when the door is open...

Operating Instructions 24 Add detergent / conditioner 3 For information concerning detergent and conditioners see the section “Detergent and Conditioners”. 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: grasp the drawer at the flap at the bot-tom (1), and pull out the drawer to its full extent (2). 2. Ad...

Operating Instructions 25 Starting the wash programme 0 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Starting the wash programme: Press the START / PAUSE button.The wash programme is started or starts after the end of the time delay set. 3 If the DOOR/LIGHT indicator flashes red when pressing the START/P...

Operating Instructions 26 Washing Programme Progress Programme progress display Prior to the start, the programme steps chosen are displayed by the Programme progress display.During the washing programme the currentprogramme step is displayed. Multi display The expected time remaining (in minutes)up...

Operating Instructions 27 Washing cycle complete / Removing the washing Once the wash programme has come to an end the END indicator illu-minates on the programme progress display. • If the EASY IRON programme was selected, and anti-crease phase of approximately 30 minutes follows the programme end....

Operating Instructions 28 Programme Tables Washing The tables do not show all the possible settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Type of washing, Care symbol Max. Load 1) (Dry weight) 2) Programme selector Temperature [in °C] Possible Programme options or functions C...

Operating Instructions 29 Separate Rinse/Conditioning / Starching / Treating Separate Spinning Wool/ Handwash 9 ì ï 2 kg WOOL/ P COLD to 40 Silk/Handwash ï 1kg SILK / P 30 TIME SAVER 1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard load. 2) A 10 litre bucket holds around ...

Operating Instructions 30 Cleaning and Care Control panel Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts. 0 Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm wa-ter. Detergent Drawer The detergent drawer should...

Operating Instructions 31 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in section of the washing machine, particularly also the noz-zles on the top side of the rinsing-in chamber. 8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in. Washing Drum The washing drum is made of stainless steel. R...

Operating Instructions 32 What to do if... Remedying faults In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of the information provided here. If you use the Customer Service for one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating error, the Customer Service technician's v...

Operating Instructions 36 If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing has turned grey and if limescale is deposited in the drum, then • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. • Program or temperature not set correctly. • I...

Operating Instructions 37 Carrying out emergency drainage • If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution, emergency drainage must be performed. • If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost, emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of f...

Operating Instructions 38 When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover ...

Operating Instructions 39 5. Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and screw on the cover in a clock-wise direction. 6. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder. 7. Close the flap. Emergency unlocking of the door If the filling door c...

Operating Instructions 40 Additional Rinse RINSE+ The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However, for persons who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water. 3 If this function is set, an additional rinse cycle is carried out for the C...

Operating Instructions 41 Water Cooling It may be necessary to cool down the water before pumping it out in order to prevent thermal damage to the plastic drainage pipes. 3 The water is cooled down before pumping out at the end of the main wash cycle (by adding cold water). This setting only works o...

Operating Instructions 42 Variomatic Loose Spin A spin function that can be set as an integrated part of the final spin. The washing clings less to the drum wall and can be removed more eas-ily. May be selected with COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES. Setting loose spin: 0 1. Turn the programme selector to S...

Operating Instructions 43 Programme Protection To safeguard a programme setting against unwanted changes (e. g. program selector turned, option buttons pressed etc.), you can set the programme protection. This prevents your washing being damaged. 3 It is possible to set or cancel the programme prote...

Operating Instructions 44 Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the filling door can no longer be closed and no washing program can be started. Setting the child safety feature 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the filling door clockwise as far as it will go. 1...

Installation and connection instructions 46 Installation of the appliance 3 Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing under units. Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side (viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical ...

Installation and connection instructions 48 Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip away. Do not use lubricants as a sliding aid. • Installation on a high-veil carpet or fl...

Installation and connection instructions 49 Compensate for floor unevenness 3 Automatic adjustment foot: The rear left foot of your washing ma- chine is designed as a spring leg. This means that it guarantees that your unit will stand securely even at high spin speeds. If, nevertheless, the washing ...

Installation and connection instructions 50 Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, current type and required fuses can be found on the rating plate. The ra-ting plate is located at the top above the filling door. For permanent electrical connection within the electrical circuit, provi-s...

Installation and connection instructions 51 Water inflow A pressure hose 1.5 m in length is supplied.If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections offered by our Customer Service is permissible. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2 m, 3.5...

Installation and connection instructions 52 Water drain The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the floor and then up to 80cm high). Customer Service stocks drainag...

Index 58 Index A Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 , 27 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 49 C Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 18 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 , 44 Coloureds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Service 59 Service In the chapter "What to do if...“ , some faults are listed which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you do not find any information there, please consult your Customer Service. (You can find the addresses and telephone numbers in the section "C...