ÖKO-LAVAMAT 88830 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate rinse/conditioner/starching/impregnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 27 28 28 Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 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 2 Environmental tips • A pre-wash cycle is not necessary in the case of washing which is not excessively dirt. This saves detergent, water and time (and is gentle on 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. • Suitable pre-treatment enables marks and limited amounts of dirt to be removed.
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) 10
Operating Instructions Control panel Program sequence display SPIN SPEED button with display Additional program buttons DOOR/LIGHT button OVER DOSING display DELAY TIMER button Multi-display Program selector START/PAUSE button MOISTURE/LOADING 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. DELICATES Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C. WOOL / P (Hand wash) Main washing cycle (cold to 40 °C) for machine-washable woollens and for hand-washable woollen textiles with the care symbol ï (Hand wash).
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. PRE WASH Cold pre wash before the main washing cycle which follows on automatically. with intermediate spin at COTTONS/LINEN, without intermediate spinning in the case of EASY CARES and 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. Load in kg Water in litres Energy in kWh Time in minutes COTTONS/LINEN 95 5 39 1.65 137 COTTONS/LINEN 60 1) 5 39 0.89 125 COTTONS/LINEN 40 5 44 0.55 122 EASY CARES 40 2.5 45 0.42 102 DELICATES 30 2.5 49 0.40 68 2 42 0.
Operating Instructions What does "UPDATE“ mean? Your washing machine's washing programs are controlled by software. New types of textiles or new detergents may require new washing programs in the future. In most cases, the software can be adapted to this. For further information on the "update“, please consult the Customer Service. You can also enquire about the costs for an "update“ with your Customer Service.
Operating Instructions Before the First Wash 0 Carry out a washing operation without washing (COTTONS 95 °C, with half the quantity of washing powder/liquid). 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 codes"). • Empty all pockets. • Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
Operating Instructions Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you to choose the right washing program. The washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures shown in the care symbols are maximum values. Cottons ç Textiles made of cotton and linen and which have this care symbol are insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The program COTTONS/LINEN 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 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. Change the spin speed if necessary / select RINSE HOLD. 3. Set DELAY TIMER if necessary. 4. Open the filling door and fill with washing. 5. Close the filling door. 6. Add washing detergent/care agent. 7. Start the washing program.
Operating Instructions Setting the Washing Program For the suitable program, the correct temperature and possible additional programs for the respective washing type, see the "Program Tables“. 0 1. Set the program selector to the required washing program with the required temperature. The selected program is illuminated from behind. The probable duration of the set program is shown in minutes in the multidisplay. 3 2.
Operating Instructions Change the spin speed/Select Rinse Hold 0 If necessary, select the spin speed for the final spin. Press the button SPIN SPEED as often as necessary until the required spin speed appears in the display. • 1800, 1400, 1200, 1000, 800, 600 or 400 revolutions per minute are possible. • With the display "0“ the washing remains in the last rinsing water it is not spun (Rinse hold).
Operating Instructions Opening and closing the filling door 0 0 3 Open: Press the button DOOR/LIGHT. The filling door springs open. Close: Press the filling door firmly closed.
Operating Instructions Add Washing Detergent/Care Agent Refer to the information on washing detergents and care agents, see section ”Washing Detergents and Care Agents”. 0 1. Open the washing 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.
Operating Instructions Start the washing program 0 1. Check that the water valve is open. 2. Start the washing program: Press the button START/PAUSE. The washing program is started or it starts after the set time expires. 3 If DOOR/LIGHT flashes red when the button START/PAUSE is pressed, the door is not properly closed. Press the door firmly closed and press the button START/PAUSE again. If the time preselection is set: The set time delay runs.
Operating Instructions 3 With automatic program adaptation by the controller of the washing machine, (quantity of washing, type of washing, imbalance recognition, special rinse etc.) it is possible to stop or correct the counting of the remaining run time. Display MOISTURE%/LOADING% The following appear alternately at the display: • The expected residual dampness of the washing at the end of the program. This value depends on the set spin speed. • Loading of the washing drum (in 10 percent steps.
Operating Instructions The washing machine switches itself into the stand-by mode if no button is pressed or the program selector is not turned within approx. 3 minutes after the end of the program. Only END is illuminated from behind. All other displays on the control panel are switched off in order to save energy. Pressing any arbitrary button cancels the stand-by mode. • If the program EASY IRON was selected, an anti-crease phase of approx. 30 minutes follows the program end.
Operating Instructions Program tables Washing Not all possible settings are listed below, only those which are usual and appropriate in everyday use. Washing type, care symbol Cottons ç Energy-saving program: Cottons ç Linen èë Easy-cares ê í Delicates ì max.
Operating Instructions Separate rinse/conditioner/starching/impregnation Type of washing Cottons/Linen Max. Load (dry weight) Program selector 5kg STARCHING Max. Load (dry weight) Program selector 5kg SPIN Separate spin Type of washing Cottons/Linen Easy-cares 2.5kg 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 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 Water tap is closed. Remedy Open the water tap. Close the water tap. Filter in screw connection of Unscrew the hose from the Water is not running. tap, remove the sieve and the intake hose blocked. Fault code (1 appears. clean under running water Water tap is blocked with limescale or is faulty. Check water tap and have it repaired if necessary. The transport packaging has not been removed.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy The screw connection on the Tighten the intake hose intake hose is leaky. screw connection. Water is flowing out from beneath the washing machine. The drainage hose is leaky. Check the drainage hose and replace it if necessary. The washing solution pump cover is not correctly closed. Close cover correctly. Abort the program and reWashing in caught in the fill- move the washing through ing door. the door. Restart the program.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Drainage hose bent. Washing is not well spun. Residual water is still visible in the drum. Fault code (2 appears. The door cannot be opened when the unit is switched on. Remove the bend. Contact your customer servMaximum pump head (drain- ice. For pumping heights age height 1m from the floor over lm he can offer you a under the unit) is exceeded. conversion kit as a special accessory. Solution pump blocked. Switch off the unit and pull out the mains plug.
Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy Only WASH TIME is illuminated from behind. Start time preselection run- If you press any button the A number between 1 ning. The washing machine is machine will leave standby and 19 is shown in the in Stand-by mode. mode. multidisplay. The program sequence indicator flashes constantly. Program safeguard switched Turn the program selector on; The program selector was back to the original position accidentally readjusted dur(see "Program Saving“).
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 rinsing cycle (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for extremely economical water consumption. However, for persons who suffer from allergies, it can be helpful to rinse with more water. 3 If this function is set, an additional rinsing cycle is run with the programs COTTONS/LINEN, EASY CARES/EASY IRON and DELICATES. No additional rinse is set when the unit is delivered. Set additional rinse: 0 1. Turn program selector to SHORT SPIN. 2.
Operating Instructions Water Cooling It may be necessary to cool down the washing solution before pumping it out in order to prevent thermal damage to plastic drainage pipes. 3 The washing solution is cooled down before pumping out at the end of the washing cycle (by the addition of cold water). (This setting is only effective with COTTONS/LINEN with a temperature of over 40 °C.) As supplied from the factory, the water cooling function is not enabled. Enabling the water cooling function: 0 1.
Operating Instructions Program Saving To safeguard a program setting against unwanted changes (e.g. program selector turned, press additional button etc.), you can set Program Saving. This prevents your washing being damaged. 3 It is possible to set and cancel Program Saving at any time during a program. Select program protection: 0 1. Select the desired program settings. 2. To start the program, press the button START/PAUSE. 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 42 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.
Installation and connection instructions Technical data Adjustment possibility Filling quantity (program-dependent) Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Approx. +10 / -5mm max. 5kg 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 54 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 Abort program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 26, 33 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . .10, 47 Q C Quick wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 20, 27 Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 18, 19, 23 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 42 Clothes sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 23 Conditioning . . . .
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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