ÖKO-U\VAMAT 1263 TURBO AEG The ecological washer-dryer - ( i l l IM A(3 P.
Allow me to introduce myself Technical specifications I am AEG's ÖKO LAVAMAT washer-dryer. I'm very economical with electricity, gentle with your laundry, particularly quiet when I'm working, simple to use and easy to care for. Dimensions: If, before using me, you read and carefully follow the instructions in this book, you are sure to be very happy with the way I wash and dry your laundry! With worktop: 85.0 cm Height Width 60.0 cm Depth 60.0 cm Without worktop; Height 82.0 cm Width 59.5 cm Depth 57.
Customer service Contents If you are unable to identify or resolve the problem by reading the instruction book, contact our Service Department. Always start by quoting the product code (E-Nr.) and the batch number (F-Nr) shown on the rating plate.
Warnings Before - Follow the Instructions for installation and electrical connection. installing... - Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged (for example dur ing transport). - Any water found in the detergent dispenser drawer is there as a result of factory testing. - To remove any manufacturing residues from the drum and detergent dispenser drawer, carry out a wash cycle without any laundry, with the machine set on the 60°C coloureds pro gramme and with 1/2 a measure of detergent.
... the machine does not empty or does not spin: ■ ■ ■ Check whether the drain hose is kinked. Check whether the filter is blocked, You have selected a programme for synthetics, délicates or wool which ends “with the water left in the drum”. You have to select the “drain” or “short spin” programme to empty the machine. ... the machine makes strange noises: ■ The machine is fitted with a modern starting system which makes an unusual whistling or hissing noise, compared with other machines.
How to deal with problems... - Never tumble dry quilted garments containing foam rubber or similar materials; they could catch fire. - Never tumble dry fabrics stained with hair lacquer, nail varnish remover or other similar substances which would give off toxic fumes. ... the machine does not start: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - Laundry dried in a tumble dryer comes out soft to the touch. This means you can help protect the environment by using less fabric softener in the wash.
The AEG OKO-System / Ecological hints The drum The drum is made of stainless steel. Any rusty items left In the laundry (see “Preliminary operations for washing”) could leave rust stains on the surface of the drum. These stains can be removed with a suitable stainless steel cleaner, available from the Service Centre. Porthole door Remove any deposits or foreign objects from Jhe rubber seal on the porthole door.
Ecological suggestions for economical washing For medium soiling, use programmes without prewash. This will save detergent and water. Make full use of all the advantages offered by two-part deter gents. Always wash full loads for maximum savings. Use the “ENERGY SAVING’’ (Economy) programme for nor mally or lightly soiled cottons and coloureds. For best results, even at low temperatures, remove individual stains from laundry before washing. Use minimum amounts of detergent.
Maintenance and cleaning Detergent From time to time, clean off any detergent residue remaining in dispenser the bottom of the drawer compartments. drawer - To do this, pull out and remove the drawer by pressing down the catch. Installation instructions All transit devices must be removed before installing and connecting the appliance. Proceed as follows: Using a spanner, remove the bolt on the right at the back of the machine.
Set the machine upright and unscrew the remaining two bolts on the back. Remove the three plastic pins from the holes in which the bolts were fitted. Blank off the holes with the plastic plugs supplied, which you will find in the bag with the instruction book. Load kg Spin speed rpm Cycle duration mins 3 1200 90-100 2 1200 55-65 1 1200 35-40 2 850 80-95 1 850 55-65 0.
Drying time chart Lock the feet in position by fully tightening up the locknuts.
Connection Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, type of current and protection required are given on the appliance rating plate which can be found on the frame, after opening the porthole door. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.
- the speed of the final spin; Every appliance is fitted with a pump for discharging the wash and rinse water. This pump is controlled by the programme selec tor mechanism and is capable of pumping water through the drain hose to a height of up to 1 m above the surface on which the machine is standing. - the required degree of drying (cupboard dry or iron dry) The curved end of the drain hose can be positioned in two ways: - the type of laundry Hooked over the edge of the sink.
Door reversal Selecting the drying programme The appliance is supplied with the door opening from right to left. If you wish to change the opening direction, proceed as follows: 1) Disengage the end of the opening stop (1) from the door and turn it through 90° to remove it from its seat (Fig. A). 2) Using a screwdriver, turn plastic plug (2) through 90° to remove it from its seat (Fig. A). 3) Fit plug (2) in the hole left free by opening stop (1) and turn it through 90° to lock it in place (Fig. B).
Items not Particularly delicate fabrics such as synthetic net curtains, gar suitable for ments made of wool or silk or with metal inserts, nylon stockings, tumble drying bulky items such as anoraks, bed covers, quilts, sleeping bags Before door reversal should not be tumble dried. Drying code Always check whether garments are suitable for tumble drying. symbols This information is given on the label.
Brief instructions Prepare the laundry Sort and select garments, carry out any pre-treatment. Select the programme Turn the selector to the required programme Press any option buttons required Select the temperature and drying time (if required) Preliminary operations for tumble drying Ail washer-dryers consume power to dry laundry. The machine will operate most economically if the advice below is followed: Protect the environment.
End of programme Opening the At the end of the programme, open the porthole door and empty porthole door - the machine. Switching off Check that the drum has been completely emptied to avoid any items accidentally left there being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking), or their colour running into the next laundry load. Clean the filter, especially after a drying programme.
Precautions Load sizes (Maximum ioad of dry laundry) Empty all pockets Be particularly careful to remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins, loose change, etc..). Do up buttons and hooks, close zips and press studs. Tie up loose belts or long apron strings. Turn woollen garments, coloured embroidered garments and those with sewn-on designs inside out. Very small or delicate items (e.g. baby socks, tights) can be protected by placing them inside a pillowcase with zip fas tener, or inside long socks.
Special programmes Fabrics Programme selector Max. load Cottons, linen 3 Rinses 6 kg Selecting the programme 4 Conditioner rinse The programme selector knob can be turned only clockwise.
SHORT SPIN Spin for easy care/delicate fabrics and for woolens. Suitable option buttons Temperature selector knob yy = Cold wash ▼ E = Economy programme 850 (for cotton & linen items) ECONOMY 850 T 850 The knob may be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise. T 850 Option buttons and functions QUICK WASH 850 ECONOMY ON/OFF ■ ON/OFF button (T) When this button is pressed, the machine starts. The MAINS-ON light comes on.
Programme chart (Washing) Washing symbols used on fabric labels Programme selector 1 Whites Temp. selector 60 95 Max. load 6 kg Cottons/linen 1 Whites Economy 60 E Energy saving programme tgs/ Cottons/linen 1 Fast coloureds XMJ Spin XmiXMj x^ Xgl xg] xgi 2 Whites Coloureds Quick wash 60 40 30 7 Whites 60 50 40 1200 SPIN T 850 This button allows you to select a slower spin speed than normal.
Detergents Choice of detergent Any of the modern, commercially available detergents made for use in domestic washing machines may be used. The type of detergent used depends on the type of fabric and soiling. The amount of detergent used depends on the size of load, water hardness and degree of soiling. Refer to the instructions on the products. Information on the hardness of water in residential areas can be obtained from the Local Water Authorities.
