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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 72620 update

The environmentally friendly washing machine

Instruction book

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Page 1: ...ÖKO LAVAMAT 72620 update The environmentally friendly washing machine Instruction book ...

Page 2: ...t is essential that this information is observed 0 1 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance 2 3 This symbol gives you additional information and practical tips on using the appliance 2 Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol If you require assistance or advice on your appliance please cont...

Page 3: ...orting and preparing a wash load 13 Washing Types and Care Symbols 14 Detergents and Conditioners 14 Which Detergent 15 And in which form 16 How much Detergent and Fabric Softener 17 Using a Water Softening Agent 17 Running a Wash Cycle 18 Brief Instructions 18 Setting the Washing Program 19 Changing Spin Speed Selecting Rinse Hold 19 Setting the Delay Timer 20 Opening and Closing the Door 20 Load...

Page 4: ...ol Panel 27 Detergent Dispenser Drawer 27 Washing Machine Drum 27 Door 27 What to do when 28 Trouble Shooting 28 If the Washing Results are not Satisfactory 31 Carrying out an Emergency Emptying 32 Cleaning the Drain Pump 33 Unlocking the Door in an Emergency 34 Additional Rinse and or Wash Water Cooling 34 Service Spare Parts 37 Guarantee Conditions 38 ...

Page 5: ...and Side Views 41 Rear View 41 Appliance Installation 42 Appliance Transit 42 Removing Transit Packaging 43 Installation Site Preparation 44 Levelling the Appliance 44 Electrical Connection 45 Water Connection 47 Water Pressure 47 Inlet Hose Connection 48 Water Drainage 49 Technical Data 50 AEG Service Force 50 Index 51 ...

Page 6: ...f the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly used the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may result It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Only use detergents which are suitable for automatic washing machines and follow the recommendations of the detergent manu facturer Garments which have been in conta...

Page 7: ...ut by qualified personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel work top or base area are damaged allowing inter nal components to be accessible Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before carrying o...

Page 8: ...g of the washing machine Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug Disable the door catch to prevent young children becoming trapped inside Use an authorised disposal site 2 Environmental Tips To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recom mend that you follow these tips Do not use a prewash for normally soiled washing It is more economical to wash full loads When washing sma...

Page 9: ...Door with handle Flap in front of drain pump Height adjustable feet Rating plate behind door k Pre wash detergent soaking agent or water softening agent if used l Main wash detergent in powder form and water softenening agent if required m Stain remover w Liquid conditioners fabric softener starch Suction cap must be firmly pushed on ...

Page 10: ...all other positions COTTONS LINEN Main washing cycle for cottons linen at 30 C to 95 C 2 ENERGY SAVING position Energy saving program at approx 67 C for lightly to normally soiled cottons extended washing time cannot be combined with QUICK WASH and STAIN EASY CARES Main washing cycle for easy care fabrics at 30 C to 60 C Program Selector Spin Speed RINSE HOLD Button Multi Display Program Option Bu...

Page 11: ...spinning SPIN Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold and spin or separate spinning of hand washed cottons linen SHORT SPIN Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold and short spin or sepa rate short spinning of delicate fabrics easy cares delicates woollens Program Option Buttons The program option buttons are used to adapt the washing program to suit the degree of soiling of the washin...

Page 12: ...for operation in the home What does update mean The control system of your machine is fully electronic The software which determines this control system can be reprogrammed If a state of the art in washing technology is reached your machine can be updated The cost of the update will be advised at the time of the request For further information regarding this please contact the AEG Customer Care De...

Page 13: ...clips safety pins etc In order to prevent bunching up of washing and damage to washing close zippers button up duvets and pillow cases and tie up loose straps such as from aprons Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out sleeping bags anoraks etc Coloured knitted fabrics as well as wool and textiles with appliqués should be turned inside out Place small and delicate articles socks tigh...

Page 14: ...rogram is appropriate for this type of washing Easy care washing ê í î Fabrics such as treated cottons cotton mixtures and synthetics with this care symbol need a softer washing action The EASY CARES program is suitable for this type of washing Delicates ì Fabrics such as those with layered fibres micro fibres as well as synthet ics and net curtains with this care symbol require particularly caref...

Page 15: ...emperatures Non Biological If you prefer to use a non biological deter gent which does not contain enzymes we recommend Fairy Fairy provides good cleaning and stain removal Coloureds For coloured items you should use a deter gent which is designed to clean while main taining the original colour Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours Delicate Items When washing ...

Page 16: ...e Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer or alterna tively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum If you use a dosing device ball in a washer dryer please ensure the device ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme Fabric Conditioners These are ideal for improving s...

Page 17: ...ashing powder recommended for a full load the soiling For only lightly soiled washing use less washing powder Follow the instructions of the detergent manufacturer the water hardness The harder the water the higher the dosage You will find the quanti ties to use according to water hardness on the detergent packet Using a Water Softening Agent In hard water areas the use of a water softening agent ...

Page 18: ...ct RINSE HOLD 3 Set time delay if required 4 Open the door load the washing 5 Shut the door 6 Add detergent conditioner 7 Start washing program When the Washing Program has Finished Important If the washing cycle ended with rinse hold carry out a PUMP OUT SPIN or SHORT SPIN before opening the door 8 Open the door remove the washing 9 Set the program selector to OFF 10 Close the water tap We recomm...

Page 19: ...ection press the button again Changing Spin Speed Selecting Rinse Hold 0 If necessary change the spin speed for the final spin select rinse hold press the spin speed RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the indicator of the required spin speed or RINSE HOLD illuminates With RINSE HOLD the washing stays in the final rinse water 3 If you do not change the spin speed the final spin will be automaticall...

Page 20: ... timer the soaking time is approx 1 hour Opening and Closing the Door 0 Opening pull the handle on the door 0 Closing press the door firmly When the appliance is switched on the DOOR indicator shows whether the door can be opened Loading the Washing 3 See Program Tables for maximum loads For information about the correct preparation of the washing see Washing Types and Care Symbols 0 1 Sort and pr...

Page 21: ...g agent and need compartment k for the pre wash soaking detergent add the softening agent to the detergent in compartment l m Stain remover only for STAIN action phase w Liquid conditioners fabric softener starch Important Do not fill above the MAX mark When using thick concen trated fabric conditioners and starches we recommend you dilute the concentrate with water to ensure trouble free dispensi...

Page 22: ...the delay timer has been set The start time delay set on the delay timer counts down the time remaining until the program starts is displayed on the multi display in whole hours remaining During this time you can add washing change or stop the delay timer Adding washing press the START PAUSE button the door can be opened Then close the door and press the START PAUSE button again Changing or stoppi...

Page 23: ...pped or corrected by the washing machine controller as a result of automatic adjustments to the program amount of washing washing type imbalance detection special rinse cycle etc Changing the Spin Speed The spin speed can be changed or RINSE HOLD set during the washing program Other settings cannot be altered Stopping the Program 0 To stop the washing program early turn the program selector to OFF...

Page 24: ...PIN or SHORT SPIN and press the START PAUSE button the washing will be spun or short spun At the end of this program step the END indicator will illuminate 2 Open the door As soon as the DOOR indicator is green the door can be opened 3 Turn the program selector to OFF 4 Remove the washing 5 Close the water tap 6 Pull the detergent drawer out a little after washing so that it can dry out Leave the ...

Page 25: ...m Selector Temperature Possible Option Buttons Cottons ç 5kg COTTONS LINEN 95 PRE WASH SOAKING QUICK WASH STAIN Energy Saving Program Cottons ç 5kg COTTONS LINEN ENERGY SAVING PRE WASH SOAKING Linen è ë 5kg COTTONS LINEN 30 to 60 PRE WASH SOAKING QUICK WASH STAIN Easy Cares ê í î 2 5kg EASY CARES 30 to 60 PRE WASH SOAKING QUICK WASH STAIN Delicates ì 2 5kg or 15 20m2 Net Curtains DELICATES 30 40 P...

Page 26: ... Cottons Linen 5kg STARCHING Easy Cares 2 5kg Delicates 2 5kg Type of Washing Max Load Weight Dry Program Selector Cottons Linen 5kg GENTLE RINSE Easy Cares 2 5kg Delicates 2 5kg Woollens Hand Washing 2kg Type of Washing Max Load Weight Dry Program Selector Cottons Linen 5kg SPIN Easy Cares 2 5kg SHORT SPIN Delicates 2 5kg Woollens Hand Washing 2kg ...

Page 27: ...seful aid 6 Push on the suction cap firmly so that it is sitting tightly 7 Clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine with a brush 8 Set the detergent dispenser drawer into the guide tracks and push in Washing Machine Drum The washing machine drum is made from rust free stainless steel Any objects left in the laundry which are likely to rust can stain the drum Important Do not clean ...

Page 28: ...or all other errors displayed in the multi display please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre stating the error code Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy Washing machine does not work Mains plug is not plugged in Insert mains plug House fuse is defective Replace fuse Door is not closed properly Close door lock must engage audibly START PAUSE button not pressed for long enough Keep START PAUSE...

Page 29: ... the amount of deter gent used Follow the deter gent manufacturer s recommendations Water runs out from under the washing machine Threaded fitting on the water inlet hose is leaking Tighten the inlet hose con nections The inlet hose has a leak Check the inlet hose and if necessary replace it The drain pump cover is not tight Tighten cover by turning clockwise Washing is caught in the door Stop the...

Page 30: ...ndicator is off Wait until the DOOR indicator is green Remnants of detergent are building up in the detergent dispenser drawer Water tap is not fully open Open the water tap fully The inlet hose filter in the coupling of the inlet hose at the tap is blocked Clean filter The inlet valve filter in the coupling of the inlet hose at the appliance is blocked Clean filter Rinse water is cloudy The cause...

Page 31: ...shing powder The temperature selected for the wash was too low A frequent cause is that fabric softener especially a concentrated one has come into contact with the washing Wash out these types of stains as fast as possible and use the fabric softener carefully If after the final rinse foam is still visible Modern washing powders can still cause foam in the final rinse cycle The washing is neverth...

Page 32: ...ing The water which flows out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot First allow the water to cool down before emergency emp tying 0 1 Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out 2 Pull down the flap in the left corner of the base strip 1 and remove it 2 3 Remove the emergency emptying hose from its holder 4 Pull the emergency emptying hose out a little 5 Place the container un...

Page 33: ... the drain pump 0 1 First carry out an emergency emptying see section Carrying out an emergency emptying 2 Place a towel on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump Sur plus water may flow out 3 Unscrew the cover of the drain pump by twisting it anti clockwise 1 and pull it out 2 4 Remove any foreign bodies which may be in the pump housing 5 Check whether the impeller of the pump can be t...

Page 34: ...e wash water can be cooled down before being pumped out at the end of the main wash by adding cold water This reduces thermal shock to fabrics helping to prevent creasing 3 The program duration and water consumption are increased by wash water cooling and or the additional rinse Additional Rinse RINSE 3 If this function is set an additional rinse is performed for the programs COTTONS LINEN EASY CA...

Page 35: ...the SOAKING button Once RINSE has ceased to illuminate the additional rinse function is disabled Wash Water Cooling 3 The water is cooled prior to pumping out at the end of the main wash by adding cold water This setting is only effective for COTTON LINEN at a temperature of over 40 C Wash water cooling is not selected upon delivery from the factory Select Wash Water Cooling 0 1 Turn the program s...

Page 36: ...ress display After 5 seconds MAINWASH ceases to flash and illumi nates continuously for 5 seconds 3 Whilst MAINWASH is continuously illuminated release the PRE WASH button Once MAINWASH has ceased to illuminate the wash water cooling function is disabled Additional Rinse and Wash Water Cooling The additional rinse and wash water cooling functions can be com bined Set as described in Additional rin...

Page 37: ...help you Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault What is the fault When does the fault occur Does the multi display issue an error message and a number 4 The model production number and product identification number 5 Date of purchase This informat...

Page 38: ... unauthorised modification or attempted repair commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs removable glassware dust bags or filters 3 Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reser...

Page 39: ... Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They ...

Page 40: ...son Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Check the electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rat ing plate of the appliance Should the appliance mains cable need to be adapted for any reason this should only be carried out by a qualified competent person In the case of a permanent connection it is ...

Page 41: ...Installation and Connection Instructions 41 Appliance Dimensions Front and Side Views Rear View Important This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only ...

Page 42: ...ponents becoming wet when moving the appliance do not tip the washing machine onto it s front or the left hand side viewed from the front Do not transport the appliance without the transit packaging bolts bar in place Transporting the appliance without the transport pack aging bolts bar in place may cause damage to the product Never lift the appliance by the door The appliance is heavy care must b...

Page 43: ...older A 2 Remove the 2 screws B with the spanner supplied H 3 Remove the 4 screws C 4 Remove the transit bar D 5 Cover the holes left by screws B the 2 plastic caps E Important When fitting the plastic caps press until they snap into the rear panel securely 6 Replace the 4 screws C for safe keeping 7 Remove the screw and compression spring F with the spanner H cover the hole with plastic cap G Imp...

Page 44: ...l at least 15 mm thick under the appliance secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws If possible install the appliance in one of the corners of the room where the floor is more stable Levelling the Appliance Using the four adjustable threaded feet compensation can be made for unevenness in the floor and the height of the appliance adjusted The height can be adjusted over the range 10 5 mm To a...

Page 45: ... ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be con...

Page 46: ...EU Guidelines Low Voltage Guidelines 73 23 EEC dated 19 February 1973 include Guideline Change Notice 93 68 EEC EMC Guideline 89 336 EEC dated 3 May 1989 including Guideline Change Notice 92 31 EEC This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Directive 76 899 Voltage 240 V AC Fuse rating 13 amps See rating plate for further information This appliance meets VDE requirements Par...

Page 47: ...ome time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes Water Pressure The appliance is designed to operate within the following water pressure limits minimum 1 bar 14 5 p s i maximum 10 bar 145 p s i IMPORTANT At more than 10 bar 145 p s i Install pressure reducing valve At less than 1 bar 14 5 p s i Unscrew the inlet hose from the appli ance at ...

Page 48: ...readed connec tion or supplied separately in the installation kit These washers must be fitted to ensure water tight seals Do not use any other washer 0 1 Connect the hose to the machine with the right angled connector Important Do not overtighten the plastic nuts on the threaded connectors 2 Connect the hose end with a straight connector to the water supply tap with an 3 4 thread Important Do not...

Page 49: ...han 90 cm 35 4 and no less than 60 cm 23 6 above floor level The upright standpipe should have a minimum length of 30 cm 12 from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe see diagram Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose can not be covered with water Longer drain hoses are availa ble in lengths of 2 7 and 4 metres from your AEG Service Force Centre If you ...

Page 50: ... 5mm Weight when empty approx 85kg Load depending on the program max 5kg Area of use Household Wash cycle drum speed max 53min 1 r p m Spin cycle drum speed see rating plate Water pressure 1 10bar 10 100N cm2 0 1 1 0MPa AEG Service Force If you wish to contact your local AEG Service Force Centre for advice or spare parts telephone 0870 5 929 929 ...

Page 51: ...0 22 23 37 N Net curtains 14 25 O ÖKO lock 33 Open door 20 24 30 34 Overdosing 10 24 P Pre wash 11 19 21 25 Program progress display 23 Q Quick wash 12 19 25 R Rating plate 9 37 45 46 Rinse 34 Rinse hold 10 19 24 S Service Spare Parts 37 Silk 11 14 Soaking 9 11 19 20 21 25 Spin 10 11 19 23 26 Stains 8 9 12 19 21 25 31 Starch 9 21 Starching 26 Stopping the Program 23 U update 12 W Washing coloured ...

Page 52: ...AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG H 243 289 840 01 0999 ...

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