ÖKO-LAVAMAT 74620 update The environmentally friendly washing machine Instruction book
Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all, observe the "Safety" section in the first pages. Keep these user instructions in a safe place for future reference. Please pass them along to future owners of the appliance. Important information concerning your safety and proper functioning of the appliance is highlighted with the warning triangle or the signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe carefully. 0 1.
Contents CONTENTS Operating instructions .................................... 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental protection tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Program Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Gentle Rinsing/Starching/Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water drain-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety 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: Prior to initial start-up • Observe the "Installation and Connection Instructions" below in these user instructions.
Operating instructions Safety of children • Packaging materials (e.g. sheet and Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of asphyxiation! Keep packaging materials at a safe distance from children. • Children are often unable to recognise the dangers involved with electrical appliances. Provide for proper supervision during operation, and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – the danger exists that a child might lock itself into the appliance.
Operating instructions • Small animals may gnaw at electrical power cables and water hoses. Danger of electrical shock and water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine. 2 Disposal Dispose of the packaging! Dispose of washing machine packaging materials properly. All packaging materials are environmentally sound and can be safely disposed of, or burned in a refuse incineration plant.
Operating instructions 2 Environmental protection tips • No pre-wash is required for normally soiled washing. This saves you detergent, water and time (and is good for the environment!). • If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the washing machine is especially efficient. • For small loads, use only one half to one third of the recommended detergent quantity. • Stains and soiling confined to given areas can be removed by means of appropriate pre-treatment.
Operating instructions Description of the Appliance Front View Control Panel Drawer for detergent and softener Rating plate (behind door) Door with handle Flap in front of the circulation pump Threaded feet (height adjustable); back right: automatically adjusting foot Drawer for detergent and conditioner 10 k Pre-wash detergent/ detergent for soaking or water softener l Main wash detergent (powder) and water softener if required m In-wash stain treatment w Liquid conditioner (softener, finis
Operating instructions Control Panel DOOR Indicator Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD Button Program Selector Additional Program Buttons Program Progress Display START/PAUSE Button DELAY TIMER button Multi-Display OVERDOSING Indicator 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.
Operating instructions DELICATES Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C. WOOLLENS / P (Hand Washing) Main washing cycle (cold to 40 °C) for machine washable woollens as well as for hand washable woollen fabrics and silk with the ï (hand washing) care symbol. GENTLE RINSE Separate gentle rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand washed fabrics (2 rinses and a short spin).
Operating instructions STAIN For treating heavily soiled or stained washing. (In-wash stain treatment is washed in from the m compartment at the optimal point in the program cycle.) 3 When the WOOLLENS/P (hand washing) setting is chosen, the additional programs cannot be selected (any buttons pressed do not have any effect). Consumption Data and Time Required The values given in the following table for selected programs were calculated under standard conditions.
Operating instructions Before washing the first time 0 1. Pull the detergent drawer a short distance out of the control panel. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent drawer and into the washing machine. This is required in order to seal the wash-water container so that the ECO valve can function properly. 3. Run a washing cycle without any washing (COTTONS 95, with detergent quantity cut in half).
Operating instructions • Mix small and large articles of washing! This improves washing efficiency, and the washing is more favourably distributed during the spin cycle. • Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine. • Do not place folded washing into the drum. • Observe tips for proper care such as "wash separately" and "wash separately several times"!. Washing types and care symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program.
Operating instructions Detergent and conditioner Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent and conditioner? The required quantity depends upon: • the amount of washing 2 If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full load detergent quantity for very small loads.
Operating instructions Performing A Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is performed in the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing program: – select the program and the temperature with the program selector – select additional program(s) if required 2. If required, change the spin speed/select RINSE HOLD. 3. Set the DELAY TIMER if necessary. 4. Open the door, load the washing. 5. Close the door. 6. Add detergent/conditioner. 7. Start the washing program.
Operating instructions Setting the Washing Program 3 0 0 See "Program Tables" for a suitable program, correct temperature and possible additional programs to suit the type of washing. Set the program selector to the desired program and the desired temperature. The expected duration of the program selected is displayed on the multi-display in minutes. If required select additional program(s): The indicators for the additional programs selected illuminate. – To change the selection press another button.
Operating instructions Setting the Delay Timer 0 If necessary set the delay timer: press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desired time delay is displayed in the multi-display, for example 12h for a 12 hour delay start of the program. 3 If 19h is displayed and you press the button again, the duration of the washing program set appears (displayed in minutes, e.g. 119). In this condition the start delay timer is not set.
Operating instructions Add detergent/conditioner For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see "Detergents and Conditioners". 0 1. Open drawer: press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), pull out the drawer (2). 2. Add detergent/conditioner. 3 k Pre wash detergent/detergent for soaking (for additional programs PRE WASH/ SOAKING), or water softener.
Operating instructions Starting the Washing Program 0 1. Check whether the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing program: press the START/PAUSE button. The washing program is started, or starts at the end of the time delay set. 3 If the DOOR indicator flashes red when the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the door is not properly closed. Close the door firmly and press the START/PAUSE button again.
Operating instructions Washing Program Sequence Program Progress Display Prior to the start, the program steps chosen are displayed on the program progress display. During the washing program, the current program step is displayed. Multi-Display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the program is displayed on the multi-display.
Operating instructions Washing Cycle Complete/Removing the Washing Once the washing program has come to an end, END illuminates on the program progress display. If RINSE HOLD was selected, the indicator beside the START/PAUSE button flashes. 0 1.
Operating instructions Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following, but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Type of Washing, Care Symbol Max.
Operating instructions Separate Gentle Rinsing/Starching/Conditioning Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (Weight Dry) Program Selector 5kg Easy-Cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.5kg STARCHING Separate Rinsing Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (Weight Dry) Program Selector 5kg Easy-Cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.5kg GENTLE RINSE Woollens/Hand Washing 2kg Separate Spinning Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (Weight Dry) Program Selector 5kg SPIN Easy-Cares 2.5kg Delicates 2.
Operating instructions Cleaning and Caring Control panel 0 Attention! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleansers for cleaning control panels and control elements. Wipe control panels with a moist cloth. 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. Remove siphon cap. 4. Clean the siphon cap under running water. 5.
Operating instructions Washing drum 0 The washing drum is made of rust-free stainless steel. Rusty objects in the washing drum may lead to rust deposits on the drum. Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with acid containing decalcifying agents, abrasives containing chlorine or iron, or steel wool. Appropriate cleansers are available from our customer service department. Remove rust deposits at the drum with a stainless steel cleanser.
Operating instructions What to do when… 3 The somewhat different, in comparison to older washing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to the modern drive system. A rattling sound on startup – in particular when using for the first time – is caused by the circulation pump and is due to the design. Trouble Shooting In the event of a malfunction, try to eliminate the problem yourself with the help of the instructions listed here.
Operating instructions Malfunction Possible Cause The height adjustable threaded feet are not correctly adjusted. Washing machine vibrates during operation or is unstable. Remedy Adjust the feet as per the installation and connection instructions. There is only very little washing in the drum (e.g. only a Function is not impaired. toweling dressing gown). Water could not be completely pumped out prior to spinning because the drain hose is kinked or the circulation pump is clogged.
Operating instructions Malfunction Washing is not spun properly, water is still visible in the drum. Error code (2 is displayed. Possible Cause Remedy Drain hose is kinked. Remove kink. Maximum pumping height (drain height 1m above the floor on which the machine is standing) exceeded. Please contact customer service who have a retrofit kit for pumping to heights of greater than 1m. Circulation pump is blocked. Switch off the machine and unplug from the mains, clean the circulation pump.
Operating instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits in the drum • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. • Program or temperature not set correctly. • When using component detergents, the individual components were not used in the correct proportions.
Operating instructions Perform emergency drain • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emergency drain must be performed. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency draining must be carried out if danger of freezing occurs. Furthermore, the inlet hose must be disconnected from the tap and laid on the floor. Warning! Switch the washing machine off and pull the mains plug prior to emergency draining.
Operating instructions When the water is completely drained: 7. Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose. 8. Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into the mounting. 9. Put on the flap and close. The ECO valve does not function when the machine has been fully emptied. Therefore add approx. 1liter of water before the next wash (pour in through the detergent drawer).
Operating instructions Emergency release for fill-in door If the fill-in door can no longer be opened (e.g. due to a defective door release or power failure during the washing program), it can be opened with the help of the emergency release. 0 1. If water can be seen at the window in the fill-in door, perform emergency draining first (see "Perform emergency drain"). 2. Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction with the aid of a coin or with a screwdriver. 3. Open the door by pulling on the door handle.
Operating instructions Additional Rinse and/or Water Cooling The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption. • For people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful to rinse with more water (additional rinse). • It can be necessary to cool down the water prior to pumping out in order to avoid thermal damage to plastic waste pipes (water cooling). 3 The program duration and water consumption are increased by water cooling and/or the additional rinse.
Operating instructions Disabling the additional rinse function: 0 1. Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN. 2. Press the SOAKING button for at least 5 seconds. As soon as the button is pressed RINSE+ flashes on the program progress display. After 5 seconds RINSE+ ceases to flash and illuminates continuously for a further 5 seconds. 3. Release the SOAKING button whilst RINSE+ is continuously illuminated. Once RINSE+ has ceased to be illuminated, the additional rinse function is disabled.
Operating instructions Disabling the water cooling function: 0 1. Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN. 2. Press the PRE WASH button for at least 5 seconds. As soon as the button is pressed, MAINWASH flashes on the program progress display. After 5 seconds MAINWASH ceases to flash and illuminates continuously for 5 seconds. 3. Release the PRE WASH button while MAINWASH is continuously illuminated. Once MAINWASH has ceased to be illuminated, the water cooling function is disabled.
Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tip the washing machine over the front or the left side (seen from the front). Electrical components could become wet! • Check the washing machine for transport damages. You should never connect a damaged appliance. In the event of a damage consult your dealer.
Installation and Connection Instructions Dimensions of the appliance Front and Side Views Rear View 39
Installation and Connection Instructions Installation of the appliance 3 Washing machines with arched covers are not suited for installation beneath countertops. Transporting the appliance • Do not lay the washing machine on the front or on the left side (seen from the front); otherwise the electrical components could become wet! • Never transport the appliance without transportation protection.
Installation and Connection Instructions Special spanner H and cover caps E (2 off) and G (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 0 1. Remove flexible tubing holder A. 2. Remove the two screws B with special spanner H. 3. Remove the four screws C. 4. Detach transportation rail D. 5. Close the two large openings with the cover caps E. Attention! Press cover caps forcefully in, so that they snap into the rear wall (protecting the interior of the appliance against sprayed water). 6.
Installation and Connection Instructions Installation on a concrete base When installing on a concrete base, for safety reasons it is imperative that steel plates are installed, the washing machine is then installed in these plates. The steel plates are available from customer service under ET-No. 645 425 058.
Installation and Connection Instructions Power supply Details on the mains voltage, type of current and the necessary fuse protection are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is above and behind the door. For permanent electrical connection within the electrical circuit, provisions must be made which allow for electrical disconnection of the appliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least 3 mm at all poles.
Installation and Connection Instructions Water connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices which prevent reverse pollution of drinking water and conform to the State regulations issued by water supply authorities (e.g. in Germany: DVGW Directives). Further protective measures in the installation are hence unnecessary.
Installation and Connection Instructions Water feed A flexible pressure tubing of 1.3m length is supplied. If a longer feed tubing is needed, a complete VDE-approved tubing set with mounted screw connections, supplied by our customer service, should be used exclusively. – For washing machines without Aqua-Control, tubing sets are available in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m. – For washing machines with Aqua-Control, tubing sets are available in lengths of 2.0m, 2.9m and 3.9m.
Installation and Connection Instructions Water drain-off The drain-off tubing can be connected either to a siphon or be hanged in a washing or sink basin or in a bathtub. For extension (max. 3 m floor length and up to 80 cm high) only original tubing may be used. The customer service supplies drain-off tubing of 2.7 and 4m lengths. 0 0 Water drain-off inside a siphon The spout at the end of the tubing fits all common siphon types. Make the connection spout/siphon secure with a tubing clip.
Installation and Connection Instructions Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with open door Height adjustment Weight when empty Load (depending on the program) Area of use Wash cycle drum speed Spin cycle drum speed Water pressure 85x60x60cm 95cm approx. +10/-5mm approx. 85kg max. 5kg Household max. 53min-1 r.p.m. see type plate 1-10bar (=10–100N/cm2 = 0.1 – 1.
Service Departments SERVICE DEPARTMENTS South Africa 48 AEG Domestic Appliances Head Office 55, 12th Road, Kew P.O. Box 3657 JOHANNESBURG 2000 Tel.: elfa(011) 806-9111 Telefax: (011) 887-0849 DURBAN 84 & 73 Victoria Park 123 Old North Coast Road Glen Anil P.O. Box 1061 DURBAN 4999 Tel.: elef(031) 569-1470 Telefax: (931) 569-1498 CAPE TOWN 43 Neptune Street Paarden Eiland P.O Box 184 PAARDEN EILAND 7420 Tel.: elef(021) 511-0486 Telefax: (021) 510-5073 PORT ELISABETH 43 Pickering Street Newton Park P.O.
Guarantee Conditions GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions 1. AEG guarantees the equipment against defective material or faulty manufacture, provided it is used for domestic purposes only, for a period twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. If used for commercial purposes, the warrantly period will be limited to six (6) months. 2.
Index INDEX A Q Additional Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Automatically Adjusting Foot . . . . . . .10, 42 Quick Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 24 C Rating Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 43, 51 Rinse + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Rinse Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 18, 23 Calcium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service SERVICE If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do when ..." in these user instructions. If you do not find any applicable instructions there, contact your customer service centre. (Addresses and telephone number can be found in the "Service Departments" section.) Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary.
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