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AEG Lavamat 480 User Manual

AEG Lavamat 480
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AEG Lavamat 480 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAEG
ModelLavamat 480
CategoryWasher
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Your Lavamat

Section with Programme Guide

Identifies the section that displays the washing programme guide.

Temperature Selector

Control for adjusting the washing temperature setting.

Button for Easy-Care Fabrics

Button used for washing easy-care fabrics.

Button for Small Loads

Button to select a programme for washing smaller quantities of laundry.

Button for Lower Spin Speed

Button to reduce the spin speed to 500 r.p.m.

Button for Energy Saving Programme

Button to select energy-saving wash programmes.

Button for VARIOMATIC Spinning

Button to activate the VARIOMATIC spin sequence.

On/Off Light

Indicator light showing when the machine is switched on.

Programme Selector

Control to select wash programmes and sequence indicator.

Drain Filter

Component for filtering water drained from the machine.

Lid Release Button

Button used to release the machine lid for opening.

Check List: Before and After Every Programme

Preparation and Post-Programme Checks

Steps to perform before starting and after completing a wash cycle.

Sorting the Laundry

Laundry Sorting Guidelines

Instructions on how to sort laundry for washing.

Opening and Closing the Machine

Machine Lid Operation

Procedure for opening and closing the main machine lid.

Drum Lid Operation

Instructions for opening and closing the internal drum lid.

Load Sizes and Detergent Usage

Determining Load Capacity

Guidance on the appropriate amount of laundry to load.

Washing Powder, Conditioner, and Starch

Information on selecting and using washing agents.

Explanation of Controls

Temperature Selector

Control for setting the wash water temperature.

Programme Selector

Control for choosing wash programmes and machine power.

Button for Easy-Care Fabrics and Woollens

Button for gentle washing of delicates or wool.

Button for Small Loads

Button to optimize washing for smaller laundry loads.

Operating the Washing Machine

Starting and Switching Off

Detailed steps for turning the machine on, off, and starting programmes.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Drain Filter

Procedure to clean the drain filter for optimal performance.

Frost Protection

Measures to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.

Emergency Drain Procedure

How to drain water manually in emergencies.

General Machine Care

Tips for cleaning and maintaining the appliance.

Main Programmes

Hot Wash Programme

For white cottons and linens at high temperatures.

Hot Wash (Energy Saving)

Energy-efficient hot wash for cottons and linens.

Coloureds Programme

Wash cycle for coloured cotton, linen, and rayon items.

Coloureds (Short Programme)

Quick wash for lightly soiled coloured laundry.

Easy-Care Programme

For washing synthetic fabrics and easy-care items.

Easy-Care (Energy Saving)

Energy-efficient wash for easy-care fabrics.

Delicates with Pre-Wash

Gentle wash for delicates with an optional pre-wash.

Delicates without Pre-Wash

Gentle wash for delicate items without a pre-wash.

Wool Programme

Special programme for machine washable woollens.

Programme Selection Details

Programme 1 or 2 (95°C)

Pre-wash, main wash, 5 rinses, spinning for whites.

Programme 1 or 2 (95°C, Energy Saving)

Energy saving pre-wash and wash for whites.

Programme 1 or 2 (60°C)

Pre-wash and wash for coloureds at 60°C.

Programme 1 or 2 (40°C)

Pre-wash and wash for coloureds at 40°C.

Programme 3 (40°C)

Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled items.

Programme 1 or 2 (95°C, Rinse Hold)

Wash with rinse hold for whites.

Programme 1 or 2 (95°C, Energy Saving, Rinse Hold)

Energy saving wash with rinse hold for whites.

Programme 1 or 2 (60°C, Rinse Hold)

Wash with rinse hold for coloureds at 60°C.

Programme 1 or 2 (50°C, Rinse Hold)

Wash with rinse hold for synthetics at 50°C.

Programme 3 (up to 40°C, Rinse Hold)

Shortened wash with rinse hold.

Programme 6 (30°C or 40°C)

Pre-wash to high water level, 3 rinses, rinse hold.

Programme 7 (30°C or 40°C)

Main wash to high water level, 3 rinses, rinse hold.

Programme 7 (40°C, Gentle Wash)

Gentle main wash to high water level, 3 rinses, rinse hold.

Additional Programmes

Soft Rinsing - Starching - Spinning

Programme for rinsing and starching cottons and linens.

Soft Rinsing - Starching

Programme for rinsing and starching easy-care fabrics.

Spinning (VARIOMATIC)

Programme for spinning cottons and linens with VARIOMATIC.

Extra Pre-Wash - Soak Programme

Programme for heavily soiled laundry requiring pre-wash.

Pump Out - VARIOMATIC Spin

Programme for draining and spinning easy-care fabrics.

Pump Out

Programme for draining laundry that should not be spun.

Programme Cycle Details

Rinsing - Spinning

Standard cycle for rinsing and spinning laundry.

Rinsing with Rinse Hold

Rinsing cycle that holds water in the drum.

Spinning for Hand Washed Laundry

Spin cycle specifically for laundry washed by hand.

Pre-Wash (Soaking)

Soaking phase to prepare laundry for washing.

Pump Out - Short Spin

Drains water and performs a short spin.

Pump Out After Rinse Hold

Drains water following a programme with rinse hold.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Programme Not Starting

Checks to perform if the washing programme fails to begin.

No Water Filling

Troubleshooting steps for the machine not filling with water.

Vibration or Movement

Identifying and resolving causes of machine vibration.

Oversudsing

Addressing issues related to excessive foam during washing.

Water Leaks

Checking for and fixing water leaks from the machine.

Spin or Drainage Issues

Resolving problems with incomplete spinning or drainage.

No Water Pumped Out

Steps to resolve failure of the machine to pump out water.

Immediate Water Drainage

Troubleshooting for water draining off immediately.

Delayed Spin Cycle

Explanation for the spin cycle starting late.

Service and Technical Data

Contacting Service Department

Information on how to get technical assistance or service.

Product and Serial Numbers

Fields to record product and serial numbers for service.

Machine Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the washing machine.

Machine Capacity

Details on the maximum laundry load capacity.

Drum Speeds

Specifications for washing and spinning drum speeds.

Electrical Connection

Information regarding the electrical requirements.

Water Pressure Requirements

Recommended water pressure for optimal operation.

Appliance Weight

The total weight of the washing machine.

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