ÖKO-LAVAMAT 70630 update The environmentally friendly washing machine User information
Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully. Pay particular attention to the section "Safety" on the first Info pages. Please keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any future owners of the unit. 1 The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for the unit's functional reliability. It is imperative that this information is observed. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions .................................... 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate conditioning/starching/impregnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions. Before Using for the First Time • Refer to the "Installation and Connection Instructions" further on in this user information.
Operating Instructions Child Safety • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure that they are properly supervised during operation and never allow children to play with the washing machine - there is a risk that they can lock themselves inside it.
Operating Instructions • Small animals can chew on power cables and water hoses. This can cause a danger of electric shock and water damage. Keep small animals away from washing machines. 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material! Dispose of the packaging of your washing machine correctly. All pakkaging materials used are environmentally-compatible and recyclable. • Plastic parts are identified with internationally standardised abbreviations: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. packing films.
Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for detergent and care agent.
Operating Instructions Control panel Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button Additional program buttons Program sequence display DOOR Indicator Multi-display Program selector START / PAUSE button Button DELAY TIMER OVER DOSING display Program selector The program selector defines the nature of the washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of washing, as well as the wash temperature. (OFF) Switches off the washing machine.
Operating Instructions } (EASY CARES) Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to 60 °C. Position < (EASY IRON): Main washing cycle at 40 °C for easy-care textiles which, with the aid of this program, only have to be either gently ironed or not ironed at all. Ã (DELICATES) Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.
Operating Instructions Additional program buttons The additional program buttons are for adapting the washing program to the dirtiness of the washing. Additional programs are not required for washing which is not excessively dirty. Various functions can be combined with each other, depending on the program. k (PRE WASH) Warm pre-wash before the main washing cycle which follows on automatically. with intermediate spin or t (COTTONS/LINEN) without intermediate spin for } (EASY-CARES) and à (DELICATES).
Operating Instructions Consumption values and time requirements The values for selected programs in the following tables were determined under normal conditions. However, there is a helpful orientation aid for domestic operation. Filling quantity in kg Water in litres Energy Time in minutes t (COTTONS/LINEN) 90 5 45 1.70 144 t (COTTONS/LINEN) 60 1) 5 42 0.94 129 t (COTTONS/LINEN) 40 5 49 0.60 128 } (EASY CARES) 40 2.5 54 0.50 81 Ã (DELICATES) 30 2.5 50 0.30 54 2 48 0.
Operating Instructions Before the first wash 0 Perform a washing cycle without washing. Program: t (COTTONS/ LINEN) 95 with half the amount of detergent. This removes residues left over from production on the drum and solution container. Prepare washing cycle Sort washing and prepare • Sort the washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Washing types and care symbols"). • Empty all pockets. • Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
Operating Instructions Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you chose the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures shown in the care symbols are the maximum temperatures in each case. Cottons Textiles made of cotton and linen which carry this care symbol are insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The programm t (COTTONS/LINEN) is suitable for this type of washing.
Operating Instructions Detergents and care agents Which detergent and care agent? Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Operating Instructions Run a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle is run in the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing program: – Set the program and temperature with the program selector. – Set any additional program(s). 2. If necessary, change the spin speed/select o (RINSE HOLD). 3. Set the b (DELAY TIMER) if necessary. 4. Open the filling door and fill with washing. 5. Close the filling door. 6. Add the detergent/care agent. 7.
Operating Instructions Setting the Washing Program For the suitable program, the correct temperature and possible additional programs for the particular washing type, refer to the "Program tables". 0 1. Set the program selector to the required washing program with the required temperature. The probable duration of the set program in minutes is shown in the multi display. 3 2. If necessary, select additional program(s): The display of the selected auxiliary program lights up.
Operating Instructions Change the spin speed /select Rinse Hold 0 If necessary, change the spin speed for the final spin/ select o (RINSE HOLD): Press the Spin speed/o (RINSE HOLD) button as often as necessary until the display for the required spin speed (or of o/RINSE HOLD) lights up. If o (RINSE HOLD) is selected, the washing remains in the last rinsing water. It is not spun. 3 If you do not change the spin speed, the final spin is automatically adapted, depending on the washing program.
Operating Instructions Set the delay timer / soaking duration Delay timer 0 The b (DELAY TIMER) button allows the start of a washing program to be postponed for between 1 and maximum 19 hours. To do this, press the b (DELAY TIMER) button as often as necessary until the required start delay is shown in the multi display, for example in the form12h for the postponement of the program start of 12 hours.
Operating Instructions Opening and closing the filling door 0 0 Open: Pull on the handle of the filling door. Close: Press the filling door firmly closed. The displays K (DOOR) and O/s (START/PAUSE) show when the unit is switched on whether the filling door can be opened.
Operating Instructions Add detergent/care agent For information on detergent and care agents, refer to the section "Detergents and care agents". 0 1. Open the detergent drawer: grip inside the flap on the drawer at the bottom (1) and pull out the drawer as far as it will go (2). 3 2. Filling with washing detergent/care agent.
Operating Instructions Start the washing program 0 1. Check that the water valve is open. 2. Start the washing program: Press the O/s (START/ PAUSE) button. The washing program is started or it starts after the set time expires. 3 The filling door is not correctly closed if the K (DOOR) display flashes red when the O/s (START/PAUSE) button is pressed. – The display K (DOOR) flashes red – The error code E40 then flashes in the multi display – And the l (MAIN WASH) display flashes.
Operating Instructions Change program Changing or aborting the program 0 1. Press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button. 2. Turn the program selector to I (OFF). The washing program is aborted. 3. If required, set a new washing program. Otherwise, turn the program selector to C (PUMP OUT) and press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button. 3 The washing program can be interrupted at any time with the O/s (START/PAUSE) button and can be continued by pressing the button again.
Operating Instructions The washing cycle is finished/Remove the washing After a washing program has ended, L (END) lights up on the program sequence display. If o (RINSE HOLD) was selected, the display next to the O/s (START/ PAUSE) button flashes. 0 1.
Operating Instructions Program tables Washing Not all possible settings are listed below, only those which are normal and appropriate in everyday use. Type of washing; care symbol Cottons ç Energy-saving program: Cottons ç Linen èë Max.
Operating Instructions Separate conditioning/starching/impregnation Type of washing Cottons/Linen Max. Filling quantity (dry weight) Program selector 5 kg B (STARCHING) Max. Filling quantity (dry weight) Program selector Separate rinse Type of washing Cottons/Linen 5 kg Easy Cares 2.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg A (GENTLE RINSE) Woollens/Hand Wash 2 kg Separate spin Type of washing Cottons/Linen Max. Filling quantity (dry weight) Program selector 5 kg D (SPIN) Easy Cares 2.5 kg Delicates 2.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Control panel 0 Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts. Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm water. Detergent Drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time. 0 1. Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go. 2. Remove the detergent drawer by pulling sharply. 3. Take the conditioner insert out of the middle compartment. 4.
Operating Instructions 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in section of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the rinsingin chamber. 8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in. Washing Drum 0 The washing drum is made of stainless steel. Rusting foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.
Operating Instructions What to do if... Remedying faults In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of the information provided here. If you use the Customer Service to remedy one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating fault, the customer service technician's visit will be subject to a charge, even during the warranty period. • If the fault code E10, E20 or E40 is shown in the multi display, you may be able to remedy the fault yourself (see the Faults table below).
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy The height-adjustable screw feet are not correctly set. Adjust the feet according to the installation and connection instructions. There is not much washing in This does not impair the the drum (e.g. only one function. dressing gown). The washing machine vibrates during operation or it is on an uneThe water could not be comven surface. pletely pumped off before spinning because The drainage hose is bent or The solution pump is blocked.
Operating Instructions Problem Washing heavily creased. Possible Cause Remedy Too mush washing probably put in. Pay attention to the maximum filling quantity (see Program tables). In the case of easy-care textiles, select the program < (EASY IRON). Drainage hose bent. Remove the bend. Maximum pump head (disWashing not well spun. charge height 1 m from the Residual water still vis- unit's floor) is exceeded. ible in the drum. The fault code E20 appears. The Á (RINSE) display flashes.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause The corresponding display does not light up The selected additional prowhen one of the addi- gram cannot be combined tional program butwith the set program. tons is pressed. Remedy Make another selection. If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing has turned grey and if limescale is deposited in the drum, then • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated.
Operating Instructions Perform emergency drainage • If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution, emergency drainage must be performed. • If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost, emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of frost. In addition: unscrew the inlet hose form the water tap and place it on the floor. Empty the drainage hose. Warning! Switch off the washing machine before performing emergency drainage and pull out the mains plug.
Operating Instructions When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Clean the solution pump Warning! Before cleaning the solution pump, switch off the washing machine and pull out the mains plug! 0 1. First carry out emergency drainage (see the previous section "Carrying out emergency drainage"). 2.
Operating Instructions Emergency unlocking of the filling door If the filling door can no longer be opened, it may be opened with the aid of an emergency unlocking operation. 0 1. If you can see water in the filling door window, first carry out emergency drainage (see the section "Carrying out emergency drainage"). 2. Fold down flap on the right part of the base to open it. 3. Use a coin to turn the rotary knob slightly clockwise and hold it in this position. 4.
Operating Instructions Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the filling door can no longer be closed and no washing program can be started. 0 1 0 Setting the child safety feature Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the filling door clockwise as far as it will go. Warning! The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after adjustment, otherwise the child safety feature is not active.
Installation and connection instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right side (viewed from the front). Electronic components can get wet. • Check the washing machine for transport damages. A damaged unit must never be put into operation under any circumstances. In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.
Installation and connection instructions Installation of the appliance 3 Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing under units. Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side (viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical components can get wet. • Never transport the unit without the transport safeguard. Do not remove the transport safeguard until the appliance is at the installation location.
Installation and connection instructions 3 40 The special key E and the caps D (2 each) and G (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Unscrew the two screws with the special spanner. 4. Unscrew the 4 screws B with special spanner E. 5. Remove the transport rail C. 6. Screw the 4 screws B back in. 7. Close the 2 large holes with the caps D. Important! Press in the caps with sufficient strength so that they engage in the rear panel (protects the inside of the units against splash water). 8.
Installation and connection instructions Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip away. Do not use lubricants as a sliding aid. • Installation on a high-veil carpet or floor tiles with soft sponge backs is not recommended because the standing safety of the appliance is then no longer ensured.
Installation and connection instructions Compensate for floor unevenness Floor unevenness can be compensated for and the height can be corrected with the four adjustable screw feet. The height can be adjusted in the range +10 .. -5mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces. 0 1. Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head of the threaded foot as far as it will go. 2. Adjust the screw feet so that the unit is horizontal and stable.
Installation and connection instructions Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, current type and required fuses can be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is located at the top above the filling door.
Installation and connection instructions Water inflow A pressure hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections offered by our Customer Service is permissible. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m are available for washing machines without Aqua-Control. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.0m, 2.9m and 3.5m are available for washing machines with Aqua-Control.
Installation and connection instructions Water drain The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the floor and then up to 80cm high). Customer Service stocks drainage hoses in lengths of 2.7 and 4m. Important! It is essential to lay the drainage hose without kinks. 0 Water drain-off inside a siphon The grommet on the hose end fits all standard siphon types.
Installation and connection instructions Delivery heads over 1m To pump off the washing / rinsing solution, every washing machine has a solution pump which carries liquids up to a height of 1m via the drainage hose, calculated from the machine's standing surface. Please contact Customer Service for delivery heads of over 1m. Technical data Adjustment possibility Filling quantity (program-dependent) Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Dimensions (dimensions in mm) 46 Approx. +10 / -5mm max.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres WARRANTY CONDITIONS / CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please obtain further details direct.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres 48 Bahrain/Arabian Gulf A.A. Zayani & Sons P.O. Box 9 32 Bahrain Tel.: 261060 Croatia Electrolux D.O.O. Suplova 7 10000 Zagreb Tel.: 1 61 19512 Fax: 1 61 19513 New Zealand Euro-Life New Zealand Ltd. Privat Bag 58 Symonds Street Auckland Tel.: (09) 525 2222 Bulgaria Electrolux Bulgaria E.O.O.D. 91 Levski Blvd. 1000 Sofia Tel.: 2 806676 Fax. 2 980 5276 Kuwait/Arabian Gulf Ali Al-Ghanim Est. P.O. Box 10 83 Tel.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Singapore Japan Arzbergh Engineering Electrolux Japan Ltd. Yasuda Warehouse 4F 3-3-12 19 Tanglin Road 06-07 Singapore 247909 Heiwajima Ota-Ku Tel.: 65 7356572 Tokyo Fax: 7351124 Tel.: 81 3 3544 3363 Fax: 81 3 3763 6143 Slovenia Electrolux Slovenia D.O.O. Traska Ul. 132 1000 Ljubljana Tel.: 61 1234 137 Fax: 61 1234 238 Thailand OLYMPIA Thai Ltd. 44 Ratchadapisek Road 10320 Bangkok Tel.: 2 513 6111 Fax: 2 513 2574 Slovakia Rep. Electrolux Slovakia S.R.O.
Index INDEX A Q Abort program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Quick wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 18, 24, 26 C R Change program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 37 Circulation pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 35 Clothes sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . 9, 11, 16, 17, 22, 27 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service SERVICE In the chapter "What to do if...“ , some faults are listed which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you do not find any information there, please consult your Customer Service. (You can find the addresses and telephone numbers in the section "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion. By doing so you will simplify the diagnosis and the decision on whether customer service is necessary. Note the PNC number and S. number.
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