ÖKO-LAVAMAT 62600 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 (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed.
Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The most important features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Conditioning/Starching/Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Safety instructions 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.
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 most important features of your appliance • Setting the program using the program selector, temperature selector and type of washing buttons. • Stain program for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving program for slightly soiled to normally soiled linen.
Structure of the appliance Front view Control panel Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener with handle flap Type plate (behind door) Door with handle Flap in front of suds pump Height adjustable screw feet 9
Structure of the appliance Control panel Final spin speed/ Rinse hold button Program selector Temperature selector Type of washing buttons Delay Timer button On/Off button Program selector The program selector determines the type of the washing cycle. The different setting positions have the following effect: (PREWASH) Cold prewash before the main wash which follows automatically (not selectable for the Woollens setting).
Structure of the appliance (RINSE) Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing fabrics washed by hand (spin according to the type of washing). (CONDITIONER) Separate fabric softening, separate starching, separate impregnating (one rinse runs, liquid conditioner from the compartment À is added). (SPIN) Spin after a washed fabrics. (Rinse hold), or separate spinning of hand- (SOAKING) Separate soaking (maximum 40°C), the washing stays in the suds at the end (not selectable for Woollens setting).
Structure of the appliance Type of washing buttons With the type of washing buttons the progress of the programs (e.g. max. possible temperature, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) is influenced in accordance with the type of washing to be treated. (COTTONS/LINEN) For cottons and linen. (EASY CARES) For easy cares (temperature automatically limited to maximum 60°C.
Structure of the appliance Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener Suction cap (must be tightly stuck on) k Compartment for prewash detergent/soaking agent or water softener. They are added right at the beginning of the washing program. l Compartment for non-liquid i.e. powder main detergents and possibly softeners. They are added right at the beginning of the main washing program. m Compartment for stain remover. This is added during the Stain program in the main wash at the optimal time.
Consumption values and time required for selected programs The values in the following table were determined under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for household use. Program Selector Temperature Type of Washing Selector Button 95 601) 40 (MAIN WASH) 40 30 30 (COTTONS/LINEN) (COTTONS/LINEN) (COTTONS/LINEN) (EASY CARES) (DELICATES) (WOOLLENS) Load in kg Water Energy Time in in Litres in kWh minutes 5 58 1.70 134 5 58 1.05 120 5 58 0.63 120 2.5 50 0.43 93 2.
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).
Preparing the washing cycle Washing Types and Care Symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program. Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures indicated in the care symbols are maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Cotton and linen fabrics with this care symbol are resistant to the mechanical action of the washing machine and high temperatures. The (COTTONS/LINEN) program is suitable for this type of washing.
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.
Run wash cycle Brief instructions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A washing cycle consists of the following steps: Open the door, put in the washing. Shut the door. Add detergent/conditioner. Set the correct washing program: – Set the program on the program selector; – Set the temperature on the temperature selector; – Select type of washing with the type of washing buttons. Press (ON/OFF) button. Washing program starts automatically after six seconds. During these six seconds: Set any delay timer if required.
Run wash cycle Filling in the washing 0 Sort the washing according to the type and prepare it correctly. For information about the correct preparation of the washing see "Types of washing and care symbols". 0 Open the door: pull at the handle of the door. 0 Fill in the washing. 3 See the "Program tables" for the maximum load. 0 Firmly shut the door. Attention! When shutting the door be careful not to catch any pieces of washing! The fabric and machine could get damaged.
Run wash cycle Adding washing powder/fabric softener 0 Open the compartment: reach into the recess under the compartment, pull the compartment out as far as it will go. 0 Fill in washing powder/fabric softener. 3 For information about washing powder and fabric softeners see section "Washing powder and conditioners".
Run wash cycle Setting the washing program 3 See "Program tables" for suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of washing. Set washing program Attention! Only turn the program selector clockwise! 0 Set the program selector to the washing program selected. Set temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the required temperature. 0 Select type of washing. – The display lamp of the type of washing selected lights up. – To deselect press another button.
Run wash cycle Start the washing program, set delay timer and the final spin speed. 0 Check if the tap is open. 0 Switch on the washing machine: press the (ON/OFF) button. – The washing program starts automatically after six seconds. – During these six seconds you can set any delay timer if required to delay the start of the washing program. – As soon as the door is locked the On/Off display lamp lights up (max. 15 seconds after the start).
Run wash cycle During the washing program You can at any time – change the setting of the final spin speed, – select (Rinse Hold), – change the setting of the temperature. Other settings cannot be changed. To stop the washing program prematurely: 0 Press the (ON/OFF) button. 0 Turn the program selector clockwise to (PUMP OUT). 0 Press the (ON/OFF) button again. The water is pumped out.
Program tables Washing In the following not all possibilities, but only the ones used most often and which are most useful are listed.. Washing Type, Care Symbol Max.
Program tables Washing Type, Care Symbol Max. Load (weight dry)1) Program Selector Temperature Selector Washing Type Buttons (MAIN WASH) Easy-Cares ê í î (PRE WASH) 2.5kg 30 to 60 (EASY-CARES) (STAIN) (QUICK WASH) (MAIN WASH) Delicates ì 2.5kg (or 15-20m2 Net Curtains) (PRE WASH) (COLD) to 40 (DELICATES) (COLD) to 40 (WOOLLENS) (STAIN) (QUICK WASH) Woollens2) 9 ì (MAIN WASH) 2kg (QUICK WASH) 1) A 10-litre bucket contains about 2.5kg of dry washing (cotton).
Program tables Separate Soaking Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (weight dry) Program Selector Temperature Selector Washing Type Buttons 5kg (COTTONS/LINEN) Easy-Cares Delicates 2.5kg SOAKING (COLD) to 40 (EASY-CARES) 2.5kg (DELICATES) Separate Conditioning/Starching/Treatment Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (weight dry) Program Selector Washing Type Buttons 5kg (COTTONS/LINEN) Easy-Cares 2.5kg (EASY-CARES) (CONDITIONER) Delicates 2.
Separate Rinsing Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (weight dry) Program Selector Washing Type Buttons 5kg (COTTONS/LINEN) Easy-Cares 2.5kg (EASY-CARES) (RINSE) Delicates 2.5kg (DELICATES) Woollens 2kg (WOOLLENS) Separate Spinning Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (weight dry) Program Selector Washing Type Buttons 5kg (COTTONS/LINEN) Easy-Cares 2.5kg (EASY-CARES) (SPIN) Delicates 2.
Cleaning and caring Cleaning and caring In daily use 0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a little so that it can dry out. 0 Only lean the door to after washing so that the washing machine is aerated from the inside and can dry out. 0 Close the tap. Control panel Attention! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive detergents to clean the panel and operating parts 0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Only use warm water.
0 Clean the separate compartments with warm water from the back. A bottle brush is a useful help here. 0 Push on the suction cap until the stop, so that it is sitting tightly. 0 Clean the entire detergent compartment inside area with a brush. 0 Insert the detergent compartment into the guides and push it in. Washing machine drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Rusty foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3 The whistling noise when spinning which is somewhat different compared with older washing machines is due to the modern drive system. Remedy In the event of a problem, try to eliminate it with the help of the information provided here. If you call out the customer service to eliminate one of the problems listed here or to solve an operating error, a charge is levied even during the warranty time.
Troubleshooting Malfunction Washing machine vibrates during operation or is unsteady. The suds in the main wash cycle create too much foam. Water is leaking out from under the washing machine. Fabric softener is not added, w compartment for fabric softener is filled with water. Possible cause Remedy The height-adjustable screw feet are not correctly set. Adjust the feet according to the installation and connection instruction.
Troubleshooting Malfunction Washing has not been spun well, there is water left in the drum. Possible cause Remedy Drain hose is kinked. Eliminate the kink. Maximum pumping height (drain height 1m from the position of the machine) is exceeded. Please contact the customer service, it has a retro-kit available for pump heights above 1m. Suds pump is blocked. Switch off the machine and pull the plug out of the socket, clean the suds pump. If a siphon is connected: the siphon is blocked.
Troubleshooting If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient washing powder has been added. • Incorrect washing powder was used. • Special stains were not pretreated. • Program or temperature was not set correctly. • When using modular washing powders the individual components were not used in the correct ratio.
Troubleshooting Executing an emergency emptying 1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the mains plug before an emergency emptying! If the washing machine no longer pumps out the washing suds an emergency emptying must be carried out. Caution! The washing suds, which flow out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot. Risk of scalding! First allow the suds to cool down before an emergency emptying! 0 Put down a flat container to catch the suds draining out.
When the suds have drained out completely: 0 Push the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose. 0 Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch onto the holder. 0 Replace the flap in the base plate and close it. 3 When the washing machine is completely empty, the ÖKO gate can no longer function correctly. Therefore before the next wash fill in approx 1l water (pour it in through the washing powder compartment).
Additional Rinse/Water Cooling The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption. • However, for people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful to rinse with more water (additional rinse). • It may be necessary to cool the water before it is pumped out in order to prevent damage to plastic waste pipes (water cooling). You can activate these functions using the More Water Switch.
Technical data Technical data Height x width x depth Depth with the door opened Height adjustability Empty weight Full load (depending on the program) Area of application Drum speed when washing Drum speed when spinning Water pressure ; 85x60x60cm 95cm approx. +10/-5mm approx. 85kg max. 5kg household max. 53rpm-1 see type plate 1-10bar (=10–100N/cm2 = 0.
Index A S Abort the program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Silk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 26 Soaking agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 20 Spin . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 27 Stain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 10, 20, 24, 25 remover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 20 Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service In the chapter "Troubleshooting" some disturbances have been summarised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful information there, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate “Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments“ (supplied with the appliance). Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary.
AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.
