Unsatisfactory Washing Results - AEG LAVAMAT 12700 Instruction Booklet

Something not working?
Problem
The unbalance detection
device that prevents
excessive vibration during
spinning has cut in.
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin
The water tap is not open
(E10).
The drain filter is clogged.
The drying time has not been Select the required time.
selected.
The machine will not dry or
An appropriate drying time
the laundry is not dry
has not been chosen.
enough
There is too much laundry
inside the appliance.
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Possible cause Solution
If the laundry is not evenly
distributed inside the drum
at the beginning of the
spin cycle, the machine
detects this and tries to
redistribute it more evenly
by means of a few drum
rotations.
Only when the laundry is
more evenly distributed
will the spin cycle be
performed, at a lower speed,
if the laundry is not evenly
distributed.
If, after about 15 minutes,
the laundry is still tangled,
the machine will not spin.
Therefore, if the laundry is
still wet at the end of the
cycle, it is advisable to
redistribute it manually
inside the drum and to
select the spin programme.
Open the water tap.
Clean the filter.
Select the appropriate
drying time suitable for the
required degree of drying,
according to the type of
fabric (cottons or synthetics).
Reduce the load.

Unsatisfactory washing results

If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum
• Too little detergent has been used.
• An unsuitable detergent has been used.
• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.
• The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected.
If grey stains remain on the laundry
• Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with
an insufficient amount of detergent.
• The temperature selected for the wash programme was too low.
• Fabric softener - especially the concentrated type - has come into
direct contact with the laundry. Wash these stains immediately and
pour fabric softener carefully.
Foam is still visible even after the last rinse
• Modern detergents often produce foam, even in the last rinse. How-
ever the laundry has been completely rinsed.
White residue is left on the laundry
• This is due to insoluble components in modern detergents and is
therefore not the result of insufficient rinsing. Shake or brush the
laundry. In future, it may be better to turn garments inside out before
washing them. Check the choice of detergent; try using liquid deter-
gents.
Something not working?
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