ÖKO-LAVAMAT BELLA 1200 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Appliance structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate soak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions 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 • If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing temperatures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature before starting it. 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.
Disposal 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 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.
Appliance structure Appliance structure Front view Control panel Drawer for detergent and conditioner Outer Door Door with handle Trim cover in front of drain pump Emergency drain hose Height adjustable screw feet Rating plate (on the rear of the door) 9
Appliance structure Control panel Final Spin Speed/Rinse Hold Button Program selector Temperature selector Washing type Button Delay Timer Button On/Off Button Program selector The program selector defines the nature of the washing cycle. The various positions have the following effect: k (Pre Wash) Cold pre wash prior to the main washing cycle which follows automatically (not for s woollens).
Appliance structure 4 (Rinse) Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (spin according to the selected washing cycle). 5 (Gentle Rinse) Separate rinse, separate starch, separate conditioning (one rinse, liquid conditioner is washed w in from the compartment). 6 (Spin) Spin after o (Rinse Hold), or separate spinning of handwashed fabrics. 7 (Soaking) Separate soaking (maximum 40°C), the washing is left in the soapy water at the end (not for s woollens).
Appliance structure Washing Type Button The program sequence (e.g. max. possible temperature, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) is altered to suit the type of washing using the washing type button. t (Cottons/Linen) For cottons and linen. } (Easy-Cares) For easy-care washing (temperature automatically limited to a maximum of 60°C.) Ã (Delicates) For delicates (higher water level and reduced drum movement, temperature automatically limited to a maximum of 40°C).
Appliance structure Drawer for detergent and conditioner Suction lift cap (must be firmly fitted) k Compartment for pre wash detergent/detergent for soaking or water softener. Washed in right at the start of the washing program. l Compartment for powdered main wash detergent and, if necessary, water softener. Washed in at the start of the main washing cycle. m Compartment for stain remover. Washed in at the optimum point in the main washing cycle when the 1 (Stain) program is selected.
Before using your machine for the first time Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs The values in the following table were calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home. Program selector 2 (Main Wash) Temperature selector Type of washing Filling quantity in kg Water in litre Energy in kWh Time in minutes 95 t (Cottons/Linen) 5 58 1.70 130 60 t (Cottons/Linen) 5 58 1.05 118 40 t (Cottons/Linen) 5 58 0.
Preparing the washing cycle 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.
Preparing the washing cycle Types of washing and care symbols The care symbols help to choose the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol. The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always maximum specifications. Cottons I Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive towards mechanical strain and high temperatures. The t (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 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 M (On/Off) button. Washing program starts automatically after six seconds.
Run wash cycle Fill-in the laundry 0 Before opening the door: Press and release the outer door at the top left (top right for doors hinged on the left). Place to press: The outer door springs open. 0 0 Open door: Grasp the grip with your hand. Slide the sliding button on the handle to the left with your thumb and hold it there. Pull the door handle. Fill the washing. 3 For maximum load see "Program Tables". 0 0 0 Close main door and outer door firmly.
Run wash cycle Add detergent/conditioner 0 Open drawer: press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle, pull the drawer out. 0 Fill in detergent/conditioner. 3 For notes on detergents and conditioners see "Washing powders and conditioners".
Run wash cycle Set the washing program 3 Suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of washing, see "Program Tables." Set the washing program Attention! Program selector may only be rotated clockwise! 0 Set the program selector to the desired washing program. Set the temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. 0 Choose the washing type – The display for the chosen washing type illuminates. – To change the selection press another button.
Run wash cycle Start the washing program, set the delay timer and final spin speed 0 Check whether the water tap is opened. 0 Switch on the washing machine: Press the M (On/Off) button. – The washing program starts automatically after six seconds. – During these six seconds you can set a time delay to postpone the start of the program. – As soon as the door is locked (max. 15 seconds after the start) the M (On/Off) indicator illuminates.
Run wash cycle During the washing program You can at any time – alter the setting of the final spin speed, – Choose o (Rinse Hold), – Change the temperature setting. Other settings cannot be altered. To stop the washing program early: 0 Press the M (On/Off) button. 0 Turn the program selector in a clockwise direction to 8 (Pump Out). 0 Press the M (On/Off) button again.
Program tables Program tables Washing In the following not all possibilities, but only the ones used most often and which are most useful are listed. Type of washing, care symbol Linen I max.
Program tables Separate soak Type of washing Max. load (dry weight) Program selector Temperature selector Type of washing buttons t Linen/Cottons Linen/ Cottons 5kg Easy cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.5kg r (cold) 7 (Soaking) up to 40 } Easy cares à Delicates Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating Max. load (dry weight) Type of washing Program selector Type of washing buttons t Linen/Cottons Linen/Cottons 5kg Easy cares 2.5kg } Easy cares 5 (Conditioner) Delicates 2.
Program tables Separate spin Max. load (dry weight) Type of washing Linen/Cottons 5kg Easy cares 2.5kg Program selector t Linen/Cottons } Easy cares 6 (Spin) 26 Type of washing buttons 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.
Cleaning and caring 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.
What to do if… What to do if… 3 The somewhat different, in comparison to older washing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to the modern drive system. Trouble Shooting In the case of a malfunction try to solve the problem with the aid of the notes given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of the malfunctions listed here, or an error in operating the machine, the customer service engineer’s visit is not cost free, even during the period of guarantee.
What to do if… Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy Dose detergent exactly in Excessive foaming dur- Probably too much detergent accordance with the manuing the main wash. was used facturer’s instructions. Threaded fitting on the water inlet hose is leaking. Tighten the water inlet hose Drain hose is leaking. Check drain hose and if necessary, replace. drain pump cover is not closed properly. Close cover properly. Washing is trapped in the main door.
What to do if… Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy Program selector skips k (Pre Wash). k (Pre Wash) combined with s (Wool). k (Pre Wash) cannot be combined with s (Wool). Program selector stops at 7 (Soaking). Soaking combined with s (Wool). Soaking cannot be combined with s (Wool). Stain remover is not washed in. 1 (Stain) combined with s (Wool). 1 (Stain) cannot be combined with s (Wool).
What to do if… Perform emergency drain 1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before performing an emergency drain! If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an emergency drain must be performed. Caution! The water which runs out of the emergency drain hose can be hot. There is a danger of scolding! Before performing an emergency drain, first allow the water to cool down! 0 Have a flat container on hand to catch the water.
What to do if… Clean drain pump 1 Warning! Switch the washing machine off and unplug from the mains before cleaning the drain pump! 0 First perform an emergency drain (see "Perform Emergency Drain" section above). Trim Cover 0 Take hold of the trim cover by the tab and pull off. 0 Put a cloth on the floor in front of the drain pump cover. Some water may run out. 0 Unscrew the cover of the drain pump in an anti-clockwise direction and remove. 0 Remove foreign bodies from the pump housing.
What to do if… 0 Replace cover (insert stud on the cover into the guide slot) and tighten in a clockwise direction. 0 Press the rotating toggle firmly into the emergency drain hose. 0 Push in the rotating toggle with the emergency drain hose and tighten by turning a quarter of a turn to the left. 0 Replace the trim cover.
What to do if… Water cooling or an additional rinse is necessary The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption. It can, however, be necessary to cool down the water prior to pumping out in order to avoid damage to plastic waste pipes (water cooling). For people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful to rinse with more water (additional rinse).
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 114cm approx. +10/-5mm approx. 85kg max. 5kg household max. 53rpm-1 see rating plate 1-10bar (=10–100N/cm2 = 0.1–1.
Service 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.
Index A P Automatic load adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pre wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 20, 24 Program progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 22 Pump out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 C Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 20, 25 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 20 Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 16, 24, 25, 26 Curtains . . . . . . .
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