AEG LAV 86800-W CH User manual

Brand: AEG

Model: LAV 86800-W CH

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

ÖKO-LAVAMAT 86800 update

The environmentally friendly washing machine

Operating instructions

Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions through carefully.

Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of

these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future

reference. Pass them on to any future owners.

With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!,

Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important

for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essen-

tial that this information is observed.

0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.

Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical

tips on using the appliance.

Tips and information about the economical and environmentally

friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.

These operating instructions contain information about how to inde-

pendently solve any problems which may arise. See "Troubleshooting".

If this information is not sufficient, please contact your local Customer

Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the sep-

arate “Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments“ (supplied with the

appliance).

In connection with this please refer to the "Service" section.

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Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The chief features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What does "update mean"? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Appliance structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional program buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SPIN/rinse hold button and Multidisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Multidisplay for the display of MOISTURE%/LOADING% . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DELAY TIMER button and Multidisplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DOOR/LIGHT button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

START/PAUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Program run display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

OVER DOSING display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Drawer for detergent and conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs . . . . . . 17

Before using your machine for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing the washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sorting out and preparing washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Washing powders and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Which washing powder and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

How much washing powder and fabric softener? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using a water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Run wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Set the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fill-in the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Add detergent/conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Start washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Washing program sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

If washing cycle is completed/remove the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Contents

Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Separate rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning and caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cleaning the operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Washing machine drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

What to do when… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Perform emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Clean circulation pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Emergency door unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Water cooling or additional rinse necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Program lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

1 Safety instructions

The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the

recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of

appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to

familiarise you with the following safety instructions:

General safety

• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified

personnel. As a result of incorrect repairs considerable dangers for the

user may result. Please contact our customer service department or

an authorised AEG dealer in the event of repairs being necessary.

• Never start the washing machine if the mains flex is damaged or the

control panel, work top or base area are so damaged that the inside

of the washing machine is accessible.

• Switch off the washing machine before carrying out any cleaning,

care and maintenance work! You can make totally sure by pulling the

mains plug out of the socket or - if permanently connected – by

switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the

plug fuse right out.

• Multiway plugs, joints and extension cables must not be used. There is

risk of overheating!

• Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the

actual plug.

• Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet – danger of an

electric shock!

• During washing programs at a high temperature, the glass of the

door heats up. Do not touch!

• Allow the suds to cool down before cleaning the pump, carrying out

emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency.

• Small animals can nibble at power cables and water hoses. Electric

shock hazard and danger of damages from water!

Installation, connection and initial operation

• Please follow the separate Installation and connection instructions.

• Run the first washing cycle without washing (COTTONS 95, with half

the amount of washing powder) to remove residues on the drum and

suds container caused during production.

Safety instructions

• If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing tempera-

tures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature

before starting it.

Safety of children

• Often children are not aware of the dangers involved in handling

electrical equipment. Therefore please ensure they are adequately

supervised whilst the appliance is on and do not allow children to

play with the washing machine – there is a risk that the children may

lock themselves in the appliance.

• Packaging (e.g. plastic films, polystyrene) could be dangerous for

children – danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from

children.

• Please make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the

drum of the washing machine.

• When disposing of the washing machine pull out the plug, cut off the

flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the door

lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and

endangering their lives.

Intended use

• Only use the washing machine to wash normal domestic washing. If

the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly

used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which

may result.

• Conversions or changes to washing machines are not permitted due

to safety reasons.

• Only use washing powder which is suitable for washing machines.

Please follow the instructions of the washing powder manufacturers.

• The washing may not contain any flammable solvents.

Please observe this above all when washing prewashed laundry.

• Do not use your washing machine for dry cleaning.

• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted

by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for

any damages.

• Please only use water from the mains. Only use rain or industrial

water if it meets the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.

2 Disposal

Dispose of the packaging!

Dispose of the packaging material of your washing machine correctly.

All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be

disposed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator.

The plastic parts can be reused:

• The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of

polyethylene (marking >PE<).

• The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene

(marking >PS<).

The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned to the

old paper collection.

Dispose of your old washing machine!

When you eventually stop using your washing machine please bring it

to the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back

for a small fee.

2 Environmental tips

• For normally soiled washing you do not need a prewash. In this way

you can save washing powder, water and time (and not pollute the

environment!).

• The washing machine works particularly economically if you exploit

the maximum loads.

• For small quantities of washing use half to two thirds of the

recommended washing powder quantity.

• By suitable pretreatment stains and a certain amount of dirt can be

removed. Then you can wash at a low temperature.

• Wash slightly soiled to normally soiled cottons with the energy saving

program.

• Often you do not need a fabric softener. Just try it! If you use a

washing machine your washing will become soft and fluffy without

softener.

• For medium to high water hardness (from hardness range II, see

"Washing powder and conditioners") you should use a water softener.

The washing powder can then always be measured as for hardness

area I (= soft).

The chief features of your appliance

• Program and temperature setting via the program selector.

• Four additional programs can be selected via buttons.

• Stain program for the effective treatment of stained washing.

• Energy saving program for lightly to normally soiled cottons.

• Maximum spin speed 1600 revolutions per minute,

speed for the final spin automatically adjusted to suit the program

selected:

–COTTONS/LINEN 1600 revolutions per minute

–EASY-CARES 1000 revolutions per minute

–DELICATES 1000 revolutions per minute

–WOOL 1000 revolutions per minute

• Speed for the final spin can be changed to 1200, 1000, 800, 600 or

400 revolutions per minute.

• Rinse hold can be selected: the washing is left in the water from the

last rinse, it is not spun.

• Time Delay: Program start can be delayed by 1 to max. 19 hours.

(e.g. to times with cheap electricity tariffs).

• Control panel is illuminated

• Standby mode: in order to save energy when start time delay is set

and after the end of the program, all displays on the control panel

which are not needed are switched off.

Press any button to bring the machine out of standby mode.

• 3 Multidisplays to display

–final spin speed/rinse hold

–moisture and loading in percent

–expected duration of the program or

time left until the end of the program

–time delay (start delay or time left until the start of the program),

–fault codes

• Program run display

• Aqua Control with Aqua Alarm : the very best of protection from

damage due to water leaks, with acoustic warning signal.

• Drum lighting

• Chrome port hole and door opening button

The chief features of your appliance

• Automatic control with fuzzy logic: sensor regulated wash process

with variable number of rinses, amount of water dependent on foam

and loading, regulated spin etc. Gives the best washing and spinning

results with the lowest, automatically adjusted water consumption.

• Program lock

• 4 chamber drawer for detergent and conditioner: time delayed

washing in of water softener, detergent and stain remover results in

environmentally conscious washing and improves the effectiveness of

the detergent.

• Extensive noise reduction through direct current drive and high

quality noise insulation.

• ECO valve: ensures one hundred percent detergent usage by

automatically closing the water container during washing

• Special rinse process to moisten quicker and rinse better

• Scooping ribs in the drum: rapid and even wetting of the washing.

• Imbalance control system: stability and quiet running.

• More Water Switch: water cooling only or water cooling with

additional rinse can be set.

• Automatically adjusting foot: the rear right foot is constructed like

a telescopic shock absorber. This ensures good machine stability even

at high spin speeds.

What does "update mean"?

New fabrics or new detergents could, in the future, require a new

washing technique (e. g. an additional rinse, more water to wash in the

detergent, ...).

Your washing machine is prepared for this eventuality. The controller is

fully electronic. The software in which the controller is defined can be

re-programmed.

When a new stage in washing technology has been reached, you can

bring your washing machine right up to date by having an "update"

made.

For further information on the "update", please refer to customer

service. You can also ask customer service about the costs of an

"update".

Appliance structure

Front view

Drawer for detergent and

conditioner

with handle flap

Control panel

Fill-in door

Flap in front of the

circulation pump

height adjustable

screw feet;

rear right:

automatically adjusting foot

type plate

(behind door)

Appliance structure

Control panel

Program selector

The program selector defines the

nature of the washing cycle (e.g.

water level, drum movement,

number of rinses, spin speed)

according to the type of washing to

be washed, as well as the water

temperature. The various positions

have the following effect:

OFF

Switches the washing machine off, the machine is switched on in all

other positions.

Program selector

SPIN button

and Multidisplay

DELAY TIMER button

and Multidisplay

Additional program

buttons

OVER DOSING

indicator

Program run

display

DOOR/LIGHT

button

Multidisplay for the

display of

MOISTURE/LOADING

START/PAUSE

button

Appliance structure

COTTONS/LINEN

Main washing cycle for cottons/linen (wash at 30-95 °C – rinse/gentle

rinse – spin).

ENERGY SAVING position: energy saving program at approx. 67 °C for

lightly to normally soiled cotton, extended wash period (cannot be

combined with QUICK WASH and STAIN).

EASY-CARES

Main washing cycle for easy-care fabrics (wash at 30-60 °C – rinse/

gentle rinse – spin).

DELICATES

Main washing cycle for delicates (wash at 30-40 °C – rinse/ gentle rinse

– spin, higher water level and reduced drum movement).

WOOL

Main washing cycle for machine washable wool and particularly

sensitive fabrics (wash cold-40 °C – rinse/gentle rinse – spin, higher

water level and very reduced drum movement).

GENTLE RINSE

Separate gentle rinse, e.g. to rinse hand washed fabrics (2 rinses and

spin).

STARCH

Separate starch, separate gentle rinse, separate conditioning (one rinse

is run, liquid conditioner is washed in from the compartment w).

PUMP OUT

Pump out the water after a rinse hold (without subsequent spinning).

SPIN

Pump out the water at the end of a rinse or a spin, or a separate spin of

hand washed cotton-/linen.

SHORT SPIN

Pump out the water after a rinse hold and short spin, or separate short

spin of hand washed sensitive fabrics (easy-cares, delicates, wool).

Appliance structure

Additional program buttons

The additional program buttons are for adjusting

the washing program to suit the degree of soiling of

the washing. The additional programs are not

necessary for normally soiled washing.

The different functions can be combined together

depending on the program.

PRE WASH

Cold pre wash prior to the automatically following

main washing cycle (cannot be selected with the

WOOL setting).

SOAKING

Soak prior to the main washing cycle which follows automatically

(1 hour at 40 °C, can be extended to a max. 19 hours, cannot be

selected with the WOOL setting).

QUICK WASH

Shortened main washing cycle for lightly soiled washing.

STAIN

To treat very dirty or stained washing with stain remover (extended

main washing cycle with stain remover washed in at the optimal point

in the program, cannot be selected with the WOOL setting).

SPIN/rinse hold button and Multidisplay

This button changes the maximum speed for the

final spin in the following steps: 1600, 1200,

1000, 800, 600 and 400 revolutions per minute.

When the displays shows "0" the washing is left

in the last rinse water (rinse hold).

The speed for the intermediate spin is dependent on the program

selected and cannot be changed.

Appliance structure

Multidisplay for the display of

MOISTURE%/LOADING%

Depending on the spin speed set, you can see

the probable moisture content of the washing

at the end of the program in this display. Some

fifteen minutes after the start of the program the washing machine

identifies the degree of drum loading (display in 10 percent steps).

As the washing program progresses this information becomes more and

more precise. Drum overloading is indicated by values above

100 percent.

As soon a value for the loading is available, the display switches

between moisture and loading.

Due to differences in the fabric and in the amount loaded, a lower

moisture value is displayed for easy-cares and delicates that for

cotton-/linen.

DELAY TIMER button and Multidisplay

This button makes it possible to delay the

start of a washing program from 1 to

max. 19 hours.

When the SOAKING button is pressed in, the

washing program starts immediately, the

soak period is lengthened by the time set,

the main washing cycle then follows automatically.

The Multidisplay

– displays the duration of the program selected or the time remaining

in minutes (WASH TIME illuminates at the same time); or

– it displays the time selected or time remaining until the washing

program starts in hours; or

– it displays a fault code (( and a number).

Appliance structure

DOOR/LIGHT button

You can open the door of the washing machine

using this button. You can see from the color of

the illumination whether the door can be opened

at the current point in the program:

– green = door can be opened (not when program lock is activated, see

"Program lock")

– off = door can not be opened at the moment

– red = door is open

When the door is open the drum is illuminated. The lighting is

automatically extinguished after approx. 3 minutes.

START/PAUSE button

This starts the washing program and enables a

washing program to be temporarily interrupted.

Program run display

This displays the selected program steps prior to

program start. During the washing program the

display illuminates the current program step.

OVER DOSING display

This indicates that too much detergent was used

in the washing program which has just finished

and that for this reason, an additional rinse has

been performed.

Appliance structure

Drawer for detergent and conditioner

k Compartment for pre wash detergent/detergent for soaking or

water softener.

Washed in right at the start of the washing program.

l Compartment for powdered main wash detergent and, if

necessary, water softener.

Washed in at the start of the main washing cycle.

m Compartment for stain remover.

Washed in at the optimum point in the main washing cycle when

the STAIN program is selected.

w Compartment for liquid conditioner (softener, finisher, starch).

Washed in during the last rinse.

Suction lift cap

(must be firmly

fitted)

Consumption values and time requirement for selected

programs

The values in the following table were calculated under standard

conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home.

Before using your machine for the first time

0 Slightly pull the detergent compartment out of the control panel.

0 Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent compartment into the

washing machine.

Only once this has been done does the suds container close and the eco

gate can function correctly.

0 Run through a wash cycle without washing (COTTONS 95, with half the

amount of washing powder).

This removes residues on the drum and suds container caused during

production.

Program Selector/Temperature

Filling

quantity in

Water

in litre

Energy

in kWh

Time

minutes

COTTONS-/LINEN 95 5 48 1.65 129

COTTONS-/LINEN 60 5 48 0.94 116

COTTONS-/LINEN 40 5 48 0.60 102

EASY-CARES 40 2.5 49 0.45 90

DELICATES 30 2.5 46 0.40 65

WOOL 30 1 48 0.30 54

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 (paper clips, safety pins etc.).

• To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles:

close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps

such as from aprons.

• Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks,

sleeping bags).

• For knitted coloured fabrics as well as woollens and fabrics with

appliqué: turn inside out.

• Put small and delicate pieces (baby socks, tights) in a washing net, a

pillow case with zip or in larger socks.

• Handle curtains with special care. Remove metal strips or plastic fins

or tie them in a net or a bag.

We accept no liability for damages.

• Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles,

otherwise whites will turn grey.

• New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes. Wash this laundry

separately for the first time.

• Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the

effectiveness of the wash and the washing is distributed better when

spinning.

• Shake out washing before putting it into the machine.

• Unfold the washing before putting it into the drum.

Types of washing and care symbols

The care symbols help to choose the correct washing program. The

washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol.

The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always

maximum specifications.

Preparing the washing cycle

Cottons I

Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive

towards mechanical strain 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 are not sensitive

towards mechanical strain. The COTTONS/LINEN program is suitable for

this type of washing.

Easy care washing D H

Fabrics such as finished cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with

this care symbol require a softer mechanical treatment. The EASY

CARES program is suitable for this type of washing.

Delicates D

Fabrics such as layered fabrics, microfibres, synthetics, curtains with this

care symbol require a

very gentle treatment. The DELICATES program is suitable for this type

of washing.

Woollens and very delicate types of washing 9 ? B

Fabrics such as wool, wool mixtures or silk with this care symbol react

very sensitively to mechanical stress. The WOOLLENS program is

suitable for this type of washing.

Woollens with 9 (wool mark) may only be washed in the washing

machine if they bear the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for

machine washing".

Fabrics with the care symbol 8 (Hand washing) or @ (Do not wash!)

may not be washed in the washing machine!

Please follow care instructions "wash separately" and "wash separately

several times"!

Washing powders and conditioners

Which washing powder and conditioner?

Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for washing

machine use. As a general rule follow the instructions of the producers.

Preparing the washing cycle

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 powder recommended for a full

load.

• the degree of soiling of the washing:

For only slightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the

instructions of the washing powder producer and load.

• on the degree of hardness of the tap water:

The harder the water, the higher the dosage! You will find the

quantities to use according to water hardness on the washing powder

packaging.

Liquid detergent

Add liquid detergent using the measuring cup provided by the

detergent industry. Please follow the instructions on the package.

Using a water softener

For a medium to high degree of water hardness (from water hardness

area II) water softener should be used. Follow the manufacturers

instructions! Then always dose detergent for hardness area I (= soft).

You can find information about the local degree of water hardness

from your water utility.

As the water softener has to be added before the main detergent (pre-

softening of the water), 80% of the water softener otherwise needed is

sufficient.

Specifications of water hardness

Water hardness

Water hardness in °dH

(degrees of German hardness)

Water hardness in mmol/l

(Millimol per litre)

I soft 0 - 7 up to 1,3

II medium hard 7 - 14 1,3 - 2,5

III hard 14 - 21 2,5 - 3,8

IV very hard above 21 above 3,8

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AEG LAV 86800-W CH User manual

Brand: AEG

Model: LAV 86800-W CH

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

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