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  • Page 1 ÖKO-LAVAMAT LAVALOGIC 1600 update The environmentally friendly washing machine User information...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Performing a wash cycle......... 28 Opening and closing the door .
  • Page 5 Electrical connection..........58 Connecting to the water supply .
  • Page 6: 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 •...
  • Page 7: General Safety

    • Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. • Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing internal components to be accessible.
  • Page 8: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol product may not be treated as household waste.
  • Page 9: Switching On The Appliance For The First Time - Setting The Language

    Switching on the appliance for the first time – setting the language When switching on the appliance for the first time you must set the language in which you want the indicators in the display to appear. 1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the control knob so that it is no longer flush in the control panel.
  • Page 10: Description Of Appliance

    Description of appliance Front view Drawer for detergent and conditioner Screw feet (height adjustable); rear left: automatic adjustment foot Drawer for detergent and conditioner Detergent for main wash (in powder form) and water- softener if necessary Control panel with display Stain removal agent Rating plate (behind door)
  • Page 11: Control Panel With Display

    Control panel with display 1600 RPM START 60° 1600 OPTIONS Buttons Indicators in the display Information panel shows the current settings Symbol row shows options selected and extras Information panel Spin speed LINEN/EASY-C. 60°C 10:17-12:16 F î LINEN/EASY-C.) ENERGY SAVING COTTONS DELICATES WOOLLENS...
  • Page 12: Main Control Features

    Main control features This chapter describes how to set a large number of functions and com- bine them with each other using only a few control elements (1 control knob and 4 buttons). This simple control method is made easy thanks to the interactive display.
  • Page 13: Navigation Display

    Navigation display The functions are detailed over levels and pages within the washing machine display. One level can include a number of pages. You can see from the navi- gation display which level and page you are currently on (here: level 3, page 1 of Control knob and pages You can highlight the entries on the right of the display by turning the control knob.
  • Page 14: Buttons And Levels

    Buttons and levels Using the buttons you can: – select the option that is next to the button on the right, e.g. START; – change settings, e.g. tem- perature; – change to another display level, e.g. using the OP- TIONS button. 1.
  • Page 15: Setting A Programme: An Example

    3. Level: EXTRAS ì (3rd level, page 1 of 2) On this level you can set var- ious basic settings. These ba- sic settings will not be cancelled when you switch off the washing machine. These basic settings will re- main active until they are cancelled.
  • Page 16 5. Press the OPTIONS button. 6. Use the control knob to highlight the STAIN option. 7. Press the SELECT button. A tick will appear on the right next to STAIN. The op- tion has been activated. F will appear in the symbol row.
  • Page 17: Overview Of Functions

    Overview of functions Programmes (Level 1) Wash programmes LINEN/EASY-CARE Wash programme (20 °C to 60 °C) for cottons/ coloureds (cotton/linen), easy-care (mixed fab- rics, e.g. cotton/polyester) and synthetics. The ap- pliance adjusts the programme according to the different fabric types and load sizes. If the wash load is predominantly cotton/linen, the pro- gramme is set for cottons/coloureds.
  • Page 18: Special Programmes

    LINGERIE Gentle wash programme which washes at 40 °C for fine and delicate fabrics. Important: Place padded lingerie in a washing net or bag. 40°-60° MIX Programme for coloureds when various wash temperatures are indicat- ed for the items to be washed. Various items which according to the care labels are usually washed separately at 40 °C or 60 °C can be washed together in the 40°-60°...
  • Page 19: Options (Level 2)

    STARCH Separate starching, separate conditioning, separate impregnating of damp washing (1 rinse cycle, liquid conditioner is rinsed in from the w additive compartment, spin). This programme setting can also be used to carry out a separate rinse cycle. In this case, you do not need to add anything to the additives compartment.
  • Page 20: Extras (Level 3)

    DELAY START The DELAY START option allows the start of a wash programme to be delayed. The DELAY START option can be set at 30-minute intervals. The current time and the programme end time will be shown in the display (e.g.
  • Page 21 RINSE + P The washing machine is set such that its water con- sumption is extremely eco- nomical. For people with allergies and in areas where the water is very soft, it can however be helpful to use more water when rinsing. When you select RINSE + an additional rinse cycle will be carried out, except for the WOOLLENS H, SILK H and LINGERIE programmes.
  • Page 22: Preparing A Wash Load

    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.). • In order to prevent the washing tangling and being damaged: close zippers, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, and tie up loose straps such as from aprons.
  • Page 23: Types Of Washing And Care Symbols

    Types of washing and care symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash programme. Washing should be sorted by type and according to care symbols. The tempera- tures indicated on the care symbols are the maximum wash tempera- tures.
  • Page 24: Washing Detergents And Care Agents

    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. For USA and Canada only! Important! Only LOW-SUDSING detergent suitable for a front-loading washing machine can be used in this machine.
  • Page 25: Water Softener

    Water softener For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then al- ways add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I (= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the local water hardness.
  • Page 26: Before The First Wash

    Before the first wash Setting the time You should set the time prior to the first wash and when changing to and from daylight savings time. 1. Press the control knob. The appliance is switched on. 2. Press the OPTIONS button. 3.
  • Page 27: Carrying Out A Wash Programme Prior To First Use

    Carrying out a wash programme prior to first use Prior to washing your first load, carry out a wash cycle without wash- ing (LINEN/EASY-C. 60°, with half the amount of detergent). This will remove residues remaining as a result of the production proc- ess from the drum and water container.
  • Page 28: Performing A Wash Cycle

    Performing a wash cycle Opening and closing the door • To open: pull the handle on the door. • To close: firmly push the door shut If the O symbol is showing in the display, the door can be opened. If the N symbol is showing in the display, the door is blocked.
  • Page 29 Compartment for detergent in powder form/tablets to be used for main wash (left): If you are using water softener and require the right-hand compart- ment for the detergent for the pre wash, place the water softener in the left-hand compartment on top of the detergent for the main wash.
  • Page 30: Setting A Wash Programme

    Setting a wash programme 1. Press the control knob. The appliance is now switched on. 2. Use the control knob to highlight the desired wash programme, e.g. DELICATES. 3. Press the button for the wash temperature and con- tinue pressing it until the desired temperature appears (e.g.
  • Page 31: Set The Options, E.g. Delay Start

    Set the options, e.g. DELAY START This option allows the start time for a wash programme to be delayed from 30 minutes to a maximum of 23.5 hours. 1. Press the OPTIONS button. 2. Use the control knob to highlight the DELAY START option.
  • Page 32: Starting A Wash Programme

    Starting a wash programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. After you have set the wash programme and any options, press the START button. The wash programme will start. Approx. 30 seconds after the washing machine is switched on or after a button or the control knob was last actuated, the START indicator will begin to flash.
  • Page 33: Wash Programme Progress

    Wash programme progress Each current stage of the programme is shown in the display during the wash pro- gramme, e.g. main wash, and a bar showing the pro- gramme progress. The N symbol is displayed as the programme progresses: the loading door is locked. Moisture/Loading During the wash programme the display additionally indi-...
  • Page 34: When The Wash Programme Is Complete

    When the wash programme is complete When a wash programme is complete, PLEASE TAKE OUT THE CLOTHES will appear in the display. If you do not press any buttons or press the control knob within three minutes of the programme finishing, the washing machine will switch into standby mode.
  • Page 35 3. Press the START button. – If short spin is selected the water will be drained and the washing gently spun. – If drain is selected the water will be drained (without being spun). Unloading the washing If the O §...
  • Page 36: Memory

    MEMORY Saving a programme setting The MEMORY basic setting can be used to save frequently-used pro- gramme combinations (wash programme, temperature, spin speed and option/s). There are four memory cells available for this purpose. The saved programme can then be selected in the same way as any other wash programme.
  • Page 37 7. Press the EXTRAS button. If MEMORY is highlighted: 8. Press the SELECT button. If MEMORY 1 is highlighted: 9. Press the SAVE button. The programme setting has now been saved. 10. Press the BACK button three times. You are now on the first level again.
  • Page 38: Cancelling A Saved Programme Setting

    Cancelling a saved programme setting 1. Press the OPTIONS button. 2. Press the EXTRAS button. If MEMORY is highlighted: 3. Press the SELECT button. 4. Use the control knob to highlight MEMORY 1. 5. Press the CLEAR button. The saved programme has now been cancelled.
  • Page 39: Changing The Language

    Changing the language You can change the language setting if you would like the indicators in the display to appear in a different language. 1. Press the control knob. The appliance is switched on. 2. Press the OPTIONS button. 3. Press the EXTRAS button. 4.
  • Page 40 6. Use the control knob to highlight the desired lan- guage, e.g. English. As soon as the language is highlighted, the indicators in the display will change to this language. 7. Use the SELECT button to save the selected language. All indicators in the display will immediately appear in this language.
  • Page 41: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Cleaning procedure If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot programme from time to time.
  • Page 42: What To Do If

    Door and rubber collar Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies are present in the folds of the rubber collar or on the inside of the glass door. Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar regularly. What to do if... Remedying a malfunction In the event of a malfunction, try to rectify the problem yourself with the aid of the instructions provided here.
  • Page 43 If the error code is displayed again, please contact customer service. In such an event, please provide the error code shown in the display and the PNC no. shown. Problem The power plug is not connected. The washing machine A domestic fuse has tripped. does not work.
  • Page 44 Problem Water is running out from under the wash- ing machine. Conditioner is not be- ing rinsed in, and the w compartment for additives is full of wa- ter. The washing is badly creased. The washing has not been spun as dry as usual.
  • Page 45 Problem A power failure has occurred. The display goes out For reasons related to safety, while a wash pro- the filling door will remain gramme is running. locked for approx. 4 minutes. The tap is not fully open. Detergent residues are The filter in the threaded in- accumulating in the let hose fitting is clogged at...
  • Page 46 Problem The washing has not been spun thoroughly and water remains visi- ble in the drum. ATTENTION ERROR CODE (C2)/PLEASE CHECK THE WATER DRAINAGE is showing in the display. Possible cause The outlet hose is kinked. The maximum pump height (outlet height 1m from the washing machine’s installa- tion surface) has been...
  • Page 47: If The Wash Results Are Not Satisfactory

    If the wash results are not satisfactory Washing is grey and scale is being deposited in the drum • Too little detergent is being used. • The right detergent was not used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. • Programme or temperature was not correctly set. There are grey stains on the washing.
  • Page 48: Carrying Out Emergency Drainage

    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.
  • Page 49: Drain Pump

    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.
  • Page 50: Anti-Flood System Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm

    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. Anti-flood system Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm In the event of damage to the supply hose, the system blocks the fur-...
  • Page 51: Child Safety Feature

    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 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.
  • Page 52: Consumption Values And Load Sizes

    Consumption values and load sizes Consumption values The values for selected programmes provided in the following table were determined under normal conditions. As well as being dependent on the settings selected (additional functions), the consumption values are also dependent on external factors such as water temperature or detergent used.
  • Page 53: Load Sizes

    Load sizes Wash programme LINEN/EASY-C. LINEN/EASY-C. ENERGY SAVING COTTONS DELICATES WOOLLENS H SILK H LINGERIE 40°-60° MIX EASY IRON REFRESH FASHION 1) The load size is determined in accordance with EN 60 456 standard load. Type of fabric Load size in kg Cotton Synthetics Cotton...
  • Page 54: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus- tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc- es connect an appliance that is damaged.
  • Page 55: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. •...
  • Page 56 3. Remove both plastic caps sideways. Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 off) and C (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 4. Remove screw D with its compres- sion spring using special spanner A. 5. Turn sealing cap C upside down as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 57: Where To Install

    Where to install Important! The appliance must not be used in a room where there is a danger of frost. Frost damage or impaired operation! Frost damage is not covered by the warranty. • The surface on which the appliance is to be installed must be firm and level.
  • Page 58: Electrical Connection

    The four feet of the appliance are pre-adjusted. Large degrees of unevenness can be compensated for by individually ad- justing the height adjustable screw feet. Use the special spanner supplied to do this. Important! Do not use pieces of wood, cardboard or such like to lev- el out unevenness in the floor, but adjust the height adjustable screw feet instead.
  • Page 59: Water Inflow

    Water inflow A 1.50 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer water inlet hose is required, only original hoses are to be used. The Customer Care Department stocks hose kits of different lengths. Sealing rings are either inserted in the nuts of the threaded hose fitting or are included as spare parts .
  • Page 60: Water Drainage

    Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Depart- ment stocks outlet hoses of different lengths.
  • Page 61: Technical Data

    Technical data Height Adjustment Load (depending on the programme) max. 6kg Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Dimensions approx. +10 / -5mm Domestic see rating plate 1-10bar (=10-100 N/cm (dimensions in mm) = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)
  • Page 62: Guarantee/Customer Service

    In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part- ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG-Electrolux agents’ own guarantee conditi- ons are applicable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la ré-...
  • Page 63 Utama 7 New Industrial Zone 4600 Petaling Jaya Netanya, 42504 Tel.: 3 795 1084 Israel Fax: 3 795 1082 Namibia AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIMITED-Jeppe Street Northern Industrial Area Windhoek Tel.: (061) 21-6082/4 Fax: (061) 217838 New Zealand Monaco Corporation Ltd.
  • Page 64 Tel.: 0065 64638484 Fax: 61 1234 238 Fax: 0065 64638488 Slovakia Rep. South Africa Electrolux Slovakia S.R.O. AEG (Pty) Ltd. Seberiniho 1 55, 12th Road 821 03 Bratislava P.O. Box 1 02 64 Tel.: 02 4333 4322, 4355 Kew/Johannesburg 2000 Fax: 02 4333 6976 Tel.: 8069111...
  • Page 67: Service

    Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc- tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.
  • Page 68 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg-electrolux.de © Copyright by AEG 822 943 456-01-041105-04 Subject to change without notice...

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