ÖKO-LAVAMAT 86760 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 Operating Instructions .................................... 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Programme Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate Rinse/Conditioning/Starching/Treating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 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 Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. • Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling electrical appliances.
Operating Instructions • Allow the washing solution to cool down before performing and emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the solution pump or before an emergency opening of the filling door. • 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.
Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for detergent and conditioner Control panel Rating plate (behind filling door) Filling door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Flap in front of the drain pump Drawer for detergent and care agent Stain removers Main wash detergent (powder form) and possibly water softener Pre-wash detergent/ soaking agent or water softener Liquid care agents (conditioner, finisher, starch) 9
Operating Instructions Control Panel Program Spin speed/ Progress-Display RINSE HOLD button Additional ProgrammeProgramme Selector DOOR/LIGHT button Options Multi display START/ PAUSE Button DELAY TIMER Button OVERDOSING indicator Programme Selector The programme selector defines the nature of the wash cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of washing, as well as the water temperature.
Operating Instructions COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES Wash programme between 20 °C and 95 °C, may be used for all cotton and linen washing (cottons/linen), easy-cares (blended fabrics, e.g., cotton/polyester) and synthetics. The wash programme adjusts to suit the various types of fabric and quantities. If there is mostly cotton/linen a suitable cottons/linen programme is carried out; if there is more synthetic material a programme for easy-cares is selected.
Operating Instructions FASHION A particularly gentle special programme at 40 °C for modern fabrics such as viscose, modal, cupro, lyocell, with a gentler wash action than the DELICATES programme, but washing more thoroughly than the hand wash programmes. REFRESH A special programme lasting approx. 20 minutes at 30 °C to give fabrics a quick wash, such as, for example, very slightly soiled sports clothes that have been worn only once.
Operating Instructions TIME SAVER Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled washing, consisting of three stages with the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES programme and two stages with the other programmes. Length of programmes Programme COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES at 60 °C Other programmes, for example DELICATES at 30 °C Without TIME SAVER With TIME SAVER Button pressed once Button pressed twice 119 mins. 91 mins. 63 mins. 68 mins. 52 mins.
Operating Instructions Consumption Values and Programme Times The following table gives the values for selected programmes under standard conditions. Consumption values depend on the selected programme settings (optional functions), washing type and quantity, water pressure, such as water inlet temperature, water hardness, room temperature or detergent used, etc. The tables do, however, give a helpful guide for normal household use.
Operating Instructions What does “UPDATE” mean? The wash programmes in your washing machine are controlled by software. New types of fabric or new detergents may require new wash programmes in the future. In most cases, the software can be adapted to this. For further information on a possible “update” please contact customer service. Anti-flood system Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm In the event of damage to the supply hose, the system blocks the further supply of water to the unit directly st the water tap.
Operating Instructions Before the First Wash 0 Run a wash cycle without washing; COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 95 programme with half the amount of washing detergent. This removes any residues from the drum and solution container which may have been left during manufacturing. Preparing a Wash Load Sorting and preparing a wash load • Sort the washing according to care symbol (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 choose the correct wash programme. Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures indicated in the care symbols are all maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Fabrics made from cotton and linen with this care symbol will withstand maximum wash actions and high temperatures. The COTTONS/ LINEN, EASY-CARES programme is suitable for this type of washing.
Operating Instructions Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which washing detergent and care agent? Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Operating Instructions Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions A wash cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct wash programme: – select the programme and temperature using the programme selector – if required, select programme option 2. If required change the spin speed/select rinse hold. 3. If required, set the DELAY TIMER. 4. Open the door and load the washing. 5. Close the door. 6. Add detergent/conditioner. 7. Start the wash programme by pressing the START/PAUSE button.
Operating Instructions Setting the wash programme 3 For suitable programme, correct temperature and possible additional programs for the respective type of washing, see „Programme tables“. 0 1. With the programme knob, set the desired wash programme and temperature. In the multi-display the probable duration of the set programmes will be shown in minutes. 2. If necessary, press additional programme button(s): The display of the selected additional programme is displayed.
Operating Instructions Changing Spin Speed /selecting RINSE HOLD 0 To change Spin Speed for the final spin (if necessary)/select RINSE HOLD: Press the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD button as often as necessary, until the indicator light for the desired speed (or RINSE HOLD) is lit. If RINSE HOLD is selected, the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water, without spinning.
Operating Instructions Setting the delay timer/soaking duration Delay timer The DELAY TIMER button makes it possible to delay the start of a wash programme by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours. 0 1. Select wash programme. 2. Press DELAY TIMER button. 3. Press START/PAUSE button. When start delay has been set, the DELAY TIMER display lights up. Depress the DELAY TIMER button until the desired start delay appears, e. g. 12h for a 12 hour delay to the start of the programme.
Operating Instructions Opening and closing the door 0 0 3 Open: Press the DOOR/LIGHT button. The door springs open. Close: Press the door firmly closed. When the unit is switched on, the DOOR/LIGHT display shows whether the door can be opened: – green: The door can be opened (not when programming is activated, see the section "Programme protection“ for details) – off: Door cannot be opened – red: Door is open The washing drum is illuminated when the door is open.
Operating Instructions Add detergent/conditioner For information concerning detergent and conditioners see the section “Detergent and Conditioners”. 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: grasp the drawer at the flap at the bottom (1), and pull out the drawer to its full extent (2). 3 2. Add detergent/conditioner. Compartment for in-wash stain treatment/tablets Only for STAIN programme option.
Operating Instructions Starting the wash programme 0 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Starting the wash programme: Press the START/PAUSE button. The wash programme is started or starts after the end of the time delay set. 3 If the DOOR/LIGHT indicator flashes red when pressing the START/ PAUSE button, then the door is not properly closed. Press the door firmly closed and press the START/PAUSE button again.
Operating Instructions Washing Programme Progress Programme progress display Prior to the start, the programme steps chosen are displayed by the Programme progress display. During the washing programme the current programme step is displayed. Multi display The expected time remaining (in minutes) up to the end of the programme is shown in the Multi display. 3 The multi display indicates the estimated duration, in minutes, of the programme.
Operating Instructions Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing Once the wash programme has come to an end the END indicator illuminates on the programme progress display. • If the EASY IRON programme was selected, and anti-crease phase of approximately 30 minutes follows the programme end. Here, the multi display shows the remaining time and the END indicator illuminates. During the anti-creasing phase, the door can be opened at any time and the washing can be removed.
Operating Instructions Programme Tables Washing The tables do not show all the possible settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Type of washing, Care symbol Cottons/Coloureds3) èç Cottons/Coloureds ëèç Max.
Operating Instructions Type of washing, Care symbol Max. Load1) (Dry weight)2) Possible Programme options or functions Programme selector Temperature [in °C] Wool/ Handwash 9ìï 2kg WOOL/P COLD to 40 Silk/Handwash ï 1kg SILK/P 30 TIME SAVER 1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard load. 2) A 10 litre bucket holds around 2.5kg of dry clothes (cotton).
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 for one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating error, the Customer Service technician's visit will not be free of charge, even during the warranty period. • If the fault code C1 or C2 is shown in the Multi-display, you may be able to remedy the problem yourself (see the faults table below).
Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy Transport packaging has not been removed. Remove transport packaging according to setting up and connection instructions. The machine is not level. Adjust the feet according to installation and connection instructions. Washing machine viThere is very little washing in brates during operation the drum (e.g. only a dressing This does not affect the operation of the machine. or is unstable. gown).
Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy The drain pump runs constantly - even when The Aqua Control anti-flood the appliance is system has been activated. switched off. Close the water tap, remove the mains plug and inform your local Service Force Centre. Fabric softener was not rinsed in, compartment æ for conditioners is filled with water. The insert in the compartiment for conditioners is not correctly attached or is blokked.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Water tap is not fully opened. Remedy Open water tap fully. Remnants of detergent Close the water tap. Unscrew are building up in the The inlet hose filter in the the inlet pipe from water tap detergent drawer. coupling of the inlet hose at and from the appliance and the tap is blocked. clean the filter. The rinse water is cloudy. The cause is probably a detergent with a high silicate content.
Operating Instructions 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. • Program or temperature not set correctly. • If multi-component detergents are used, the individual components were not used in the correct ratio.
Operating Instructions Carrying out 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.
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. Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover of the drain pump must only opened in the event of a malfunction when no more water is being pumped out, e.g. if the pump is blocked.
Operating Instructions 5. Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and screw on the cover in a clockwise direction. 6. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder. 7. Close the flap. Emergency unlocking of the door If the filling door can no longer be opened, it can be opened with the aid of the emergency unlocking facility. Warning! Switch off the washing machine before operating the emergency unlocking and remove the plug from the mains! 0 1.
Operating Instructions Additional Rinse RINSE+ The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However, for persons who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water. 3 If this function is set, an additional rinse cycle is carried out for the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES, EASY IRON and DELICATES programmes. When the appliance is supplied from the factory, the additional rinse function is not set. Setting the additional rinse function: 0 1.
Operating Instructions Water Cooling It may be necessary to cool down the water before pumping it out in order to prevent thermal damage to the plastic drainage pipes. 3 The water is cooled down before pumping out at the end of the main wash cycle (by adding cold water). This setting only works on the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES programme when the temperature is above 40 °C. When the appliance is supplied water cooling is not set except for the SENSITIVE programme option.
Operating Instructions Variomatic Loose Spin A spin function that can be set as an integrated part of the final spin. The washing clings less to the drum wall and can be removed more easily. May be selected with COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES. Setting loose spin: 0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN. 2. Press the STAIN button for at least 5 seconds. After the button has been kept pressed for 5 seconds, END flashes on the programme progress display for 5 seconds. 3.
Operating Instructions Programme Protection To safeguard a programme setting against unwanted changes (e. g. program selector turned, option buttons pressed etc.), you can set the programme protection. This prevents your washing being damaged. 3 It is possible to set or cancel the programme protection at any time during a programme. Selecting programme protection: 0 1. Select the desired wash programme settings. 2. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme. 3.
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 44 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 2. Pull both hose holders off the appliance with a strong pull. 3 The special spanner (A) and the caps (B) (2 each) and (C) (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compression spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel securely. 5. Remove the two screws (E) with the special spanner (A). 6. Remove the 4 screws (F). 7.
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 Automatic adjustment foot: The rear left foot of your washing machine is designed as a spring leg. This means that it guarantees that your unit will stand securely even at high spin speeds. If, nevertheless, the washing machine is unstable during spinning, please proceed as follows: 0 1. Set the three adjusted feet at the nominal value of 10 mm. To do this, use the supplied special spanner to remove the transport safeguard.
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. 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 inflow A pressure hose 1.5m 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 3.9m 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.
Technical data Adjustment possibility Filling quantity (program-dependent) Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Approx. +10 / -5mm max. 6kg Domestic See rating plate 1-10 bar (= 10 - 100 N/cm2 = 0.1 - 1.
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 Australia ANDI-Co Pty. Ltd 9 Kingston Town Close Oakleigh VIC 3166 Tel.: (03) 9569 1235 Fax: (03) 9569 1450 Korea (South) Core Incorp. 3/F Chewoo Bldg. 200 Nonhyun-Dong Kangnam-Ku Seoul Telefon 82 2 549 89 61 Namibia AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIMITED-Jeppe Street Northern Industrial Area Windhoek Tel.: (061) 21-6082/4 Fax: (061) 217838 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.
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres 56 Israel Electricity & Electronic Services-Evis LTD. 19 Hataasia st. Raanana, Industrial area 43654 Tel: 972-9-7448118 Fax: 972-9-7603618 e-mail:evis@evis.co.il Malaysia Arzbergh Engineering No. 49A/B, Jalan Petaling Utama 7 4600 Petaling Jaya Tel.: 3 795 1084 Fax: 3 795 1082 Saudi Arabia Alia Trading Corporation P.O. Box 4101 King Abdul Aziz Street Riyadh Tel.: 4645977 Al Nahas Est. Musaidia Market I P.O. Box 1 15 29 Jeddah Tel.
Index Index A P Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 27 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9, 49 Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 20, 24, 28 Pre-wash detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 24 Programme option buttons . . . . . . . . 12, 28 Programme progress display . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Programme protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 43 Pump out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 C Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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