Looking at this AEG Washer

[bellalaundry]

It looks very simple, and maybe a mechanical timer? I can't read the model number, maybe someone here may be familiar with this model.

Any information would be helpful! Should I get it?? I do miss my old Miele's 95 degree washes!

Guy

https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:5abaa83d-5c6b-4b38-9aad-d9ff525a34e6

 

[launderess]

What you've got hold of there is an AEG Lavamat 80

Who loves ya baby?

https://www.manualslib.com/products/Aeg-Lavamat-W-80-4049420.html

https://es.wallapop.com/item/lavadora-aeg-lavamat-w-80-852911320

In common with offerings by Asko and others in same time period this washer maybe a quasi mechanical timer with electronics with range of preset cycles (dial on left) with only temperature being other selectable option (dial on right). Two buttons are for final spin (400 or 800 rpm) and "Rinse Hold".

Cycle/programmer dial acts as a program indicator by moving about during wash.

Most machines of this design had various lock-outs built into programming. That is you cannot get temps above a certain degree for some cycles. You cannot "boil wash" wool or certain other delicate cycles for instance. This is a safety feature to keep someone from doing so accidently or on purpose.

These older AEG washers are built like tanks and predate company being sold off to current owner (Electrolux).

Interesting thing about this washer is one has two rinse options; full on series of rinses for items that were washed by hand for instance, but also just "softener rinse" which is only the final where fabric conditioner is dispensed. Afterwards either way machine will go to final spin unless "Rinse Hold" is activated.

 

[launderess]

Near as one can see thus far W 80 and W 88 are same machines, but one may have been marketed for sale in countries with 60hz frequency instead of 50hz.

Given machine you've found has that energy savings sticker printed in English plastered on dispenser drawer it's a good bet that washer was meant to be sold in Canada/North America. This as you know (and one found out as well) is a good thing as AEG washers don't or won't operate when out of bounds frequency is detected.

 

[bellalaundry]

Thanks

for the additional info Laundress! I have communicated with the seller and am waiting for a response.

I do like the simplicity of the programming. When were these models made?

 

[launderess]

There was an entire range of W80 washers from AEG; W 80, 88, 86

To make things even more interesting AEG also had W 70 which seems to be same machine...

https://preview.u-manual.com/previe...6/washing-machine-aeg-lavamat-w70/page-1.html

https://es.wallapop.com/item/lavadora-aeg-538036993

As for age of unit you can tell from serial number. The first number indicates the year of manufacture, and the second and third digits indicate the production week.

AEG was sold to Electrolux in 1994 and last washers made in Germany were 1997.

Electrolux appliances including AEG washers and dryers have a PNC code on data plate as well. That number plugged into Electrolux/AEG website will give list of responses including availability of parts. I would ask seller for this information or see if he/she will send a picture of data plate.

https://www.firstchoice-cs.co.uk/bl...NC Number' or ',parts will fit your appliance.

Sadly as wont to happen Electrolux has been killing off or ridding itself of parts, information and other bits regarding older AEG appliances. Things that predate their purchase by a decade or more. There is still plenty of information out there via various European and other websites if one knows what one is looking for however.

https://www.aeg.co.uk/faq/

Near as one can figure out production of Lavamat W80 series began in January of 1997. https://kremplshop.de/geraet/aeg-lavw80-w-91400122000-10264377

There are several PNC codes associated with this W 80 washer. You can see what Electrolux has available in terms of spares here: https://shop.electrolux.co.uk/model/m/LAVW80-W

Or here: https://shop.aeg.co.uk/search?q=:relevance:pnc:91400122000&page=0&pagesize=20

From either of above links you can also find diagrams, part lists, service bulletins, etc..

As you can see Electrolux doesn't seem to offer much in way of spares, but other places including my go to source in Germany have bit more. https://kremplshop.de/geraet/aeg-lavw80-w-91400122000-10264377[this post was last edited: 1/14/2023-20:19]

https://www.yumpu.com/es/document/read/14477507/lavamat-w-86-electrolux-uicom

 

[launderess]

Parts diagram/list.
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https://spares.bigwarehouse.com.au/images/files/59263_ff1748f59a1a0db7b5d8215482b74255.pdf

 

[lavamat_jon]

These were the last range of the German designed AEGs with the stainless steel outer tub. Brilliant machines and perform very well - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. I have both a mid range 61300 and TOL 86720 from this range - very flexible and wash and rinse very well, with fairly little water. The timers by this time were essentially hybrid electronics using a timer interface with an electronic board behind, which AEG had used since the early 90s. The higher end models by this time were completely electronic.

This would have been the entry level model but are still very flexible - you have various cycle lengths as well as prewash and soaking options etc. Some models also had an extra rinse switch located behind the fascia of the soap drawer. The 800 spin AEGs still spin very well despite the slower speed. AEGs sales literature in the 90s always said that our consumer group Which? (our version of Consumer Reports) found the 800 spin models spin equally as well as 1200 machines from some competitor brands.

These are very simple to work on - essentially the same basic design that has been used from the early 80s right up until 2000. Parts are still fairly easy to access here in Europe although I’m not sure what the situation would be across the pond.

I hate to have to correct Launderess but this particular range was manufactured between 1997 and 2000. In 2000, they moved over to the Electrolux design with the plastic tub - the giveaway being the soap drawer moved to the left hand side from the right. These were still decent, solid machines though, and were still made in Germany until the late 2000s when production switched to Italy. Nowadays they are manufactured between Italy and Poland and whilst still having some similarities to the 2000 Elux design, as with anything nowadays are a shadow of what they once were.

Jon

 

[bellalaundry]

Thanks

all for the extra information!

It's interesting to note that the outer tub is Stainless as well...

I've sent a couple of messages to the seller, but haven't received a communication back yet...

Guy

 

[launderess]

*Sold*!

Hope you got it Guy!

 

[bewitched]

This is slightly older and one of the last real Aeg machines. Unfortunately mine has a problem with the electromechanical timer and it is no longer available.

 

[launderess]

" Unfortunately mine has a problem with the electromechanical timer and it is no longer available."

From Electrolux yes, but isn't this it?

https://e-recambios.com/es/crouzet-varios-tipos/1497-aeg-182100012.html

 

[bewitched]

thank you Launderess, I'll give them a try. I just can't throw away a real Aeg washing machine!

 

[gelaundry4ever]

wash programs

What wash programs are available?

 

[launderess]

Manual is posted in above link.

 

[bellalaundry]

Rats...

Sold, but not to me. Onward and upward...

 

[launderess]

I could die for you!

Am gutted for you Guy, felt same after losing out on my first chance to nab a vintage AEG washer.

As you say onward and upward. Something else will turn up, you'll see.