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- Page 1 ÖKO-LAVAMAT 86741 update The environmentally friendly washing machine User information...
- Page 2 Dear Customer, Please read this instruction book carefully before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for future reference, and pass it on to any future owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Operating Instructions Safety ............Disposal . - Page 4 Washing Programme Progress ........25 Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing .
- Page 5 Electrical Connection ......... . 49 Water connection .
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Page 6: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about the following safety information. -
Page 7: Child 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 inter- nal components to be accessible. -
Page 8: Disposal
Operating Instructions Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials used are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • Plastic parts can be recycled and are identified as follows: for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in >PE<... -
Page 9: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the Appliance Front view Detergent dispenser drawer Screw feet (height- adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Detergent dispenser drawer Main wash detergent in powder form and water softening agent if required Stain removers Operating Instructions Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Main door Flap in front of... -
Page 10: Control Panel
Operating Instructions Control Panel RINSE HOLD button Additional Programme- Options Programme selector The programme selector is used to select the type of wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) and the water temperature according to type of washing. Switches the washing machine off;... - Page 11 STARCHING Separate starching, separate conditioning, separate treatment of damp clothes (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from the æ compart- ment, spin). This can also be selected if a separate rinse is necessary. In this case, you do not need to add anything to the compartment. DRAIN To drain the water after a rinse hold (without spinning).
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Page 12: Programme Option Buttons
Operating Instructions EASY IRON Wash programme at 40 °C for easy-care items which, after this pro- gramme, are to be ironed only lightly or not at all. ENERGY SAVING Special energy and water saving programme at about 60 °C, for lightly to normally soiled Cottons/Coloureds (cotton/linen), with extended wash time. -
Page 13: Programmable Functions
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. Programme COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES at 60 °C Other programmes, for example DELICATES at 30 °C Programmable functions The programmable functions Extra Rinse (RINSE+), Water Cooling and Variomatic Spin are described in the Chapter “What to do if ...”. -
Page 14: Consumption Values And Programme Times
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 pro- gramme settings (optional functions), washing type and quantity, water pressure, such as water inlet temperature, water hardness, room tem- perature or detergent used, etc. -
Page 15: What Does "Update" Mean
The control system of your washing machine is fully electronic. The software which determines this control system can be reprogrammed. If a further improvement to washing technology is introduced by AEG, then your machine can be updated. The cost of the UPDATE will be ad- vised at the time of the request. -
Page 16: Before The First Wash
Operating Instructions Before the first wash Run a washing programme without laundry (selecting COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 95, with half the normal amount of detergent). This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left during manufacturing. Preparing for a wash cycle Sorting and preparing the washing •... -
Page 17: Types Of Washing And Care Symbols
Operating Instructions 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 temperatures indicated on the care symbols are the maximum wash temperatures. -
Page 18: Detergent And Conditioners
Operating Instructions Detergent and Conditioners Which detergent and conditioners? Only use detergents and conditioners that are suitable for use in wash- ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Quantities of detergent and conditioners? The quantity to be used will depend on: •... -
Page 19: Running A Washing Cycle
Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 1. Set the appropriate washing programme: – Set the programme and temperature using the programme selector – Select any programme options if required 2. Change the Spin Speed/select RINSE HOLD as necessary. 3. -
Page 20: Changing Spin Speed /Selecting Rinse Hold
Operating Instructions 2. If required, select the programme option(s). The in- dicator display of the selected option lights up. – To change the option press another button. – To cancel a selection, press the button again. Changing Spin Speed /selecting RINSE HOLD To change Spin Speed for the final spin (if neces- sary)/select RINSE HOLD:... -
Page 21: Setting The Delay Timer/Soaking Duration
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. 1. Select wash programme. 2. Press DELAY TIMER button. When start delay has been set, the DELAY TIMER display lights up. -
Page 22: Opening And Closing The Door
Operating Instructions Opening and closing the door 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 acti- vated, see the section "Programme protection“... -
Page 23: Adding Detergent/Conditioners
Adding detergent/conditioners For instructions concerning detergent and conditioners, see Section “Detergents and conditioners”. 1. Open the detergent dispenser additives drawer : press the flap so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the drawer (2). 2. -
Page 24: Starting The Wash Programme
Operating Instructions 3. Push the detergent dispenser drawer in fully If using liquid detergents/tablets: Add liquid detergent or tablets in the quantity recommended by the washing detergent manufacturer. Add liquid detergent with the dosage container provided by the detergent manufacturer. Starting the wash programme 1. -
Page 25: Washing Programme Progress
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. -
Page 26: Washing Cycle Complete/Removing The Washing
Operating Instructions Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing Once the wash programme has come to an endm the END indicator il- luminates 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 illumi- nates. -
Page 27: Programme Tables
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/Coloureds èç Cottons/Coloureds ë è ç Easy-Cares î í ê Delicates ì Max. Load Programme selector Temperature [in °C] (Dry weight) -
Page 28: Separate Rinse/Conditioning/Starching/Treating
Operating Instructions Type of washing, Care symbol Wool/ Handwash 9 ì ï Silk/Handwash ï 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). 3) Programme settings for testing in accordance with or in support of standard EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456, are described in the Chapter “Consumption Values and Programme Times“. -
Page 29: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning Control panel Important! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean panel and operating parts. Wipe over the operating panels with a damp cloth. Use warm water. Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned from time to time. 1. -
Page 30: Washing Machine Drum
Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron, or steel wool. Your local AEG Service Force Centre has suitable agents available. Remove any rust stains on the drum using a stainless steel cleaning agent. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Drain Pump
Cleaning the drain pump Paper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing ma- chine with the washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump. Therefore the drain pump should be cleaned at least once a year. -
Page 32: What To Do If
After clearing the fault, press the START/PAUSE button. If the fault code is shown again, contact your local Service Force Centre. • For all other faults displayed in the multi-display, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, stating the fault code. Problem Washing machine does not work. - Page 33 Problem Transport packaging has not been removed. The machine is not level. Washing machine vi- There is very little washing in brates during operation the drum (e.g. only a dressing or is unstable. gown). Water could not be fully pumped out before spinning because the drain hose is kinked or water pump is blocked.
- Page 34 Operating Instructions Problem The drain pump runs constantly - even when the appliance is switched off. Fabric softener was not rinsed in, compart- ment æ for condition- ers is filled with water. Washing is heavily creased. The washing is not suf- ficiently spun.
- Page 35 Problem The cause is probably a de- The rinse water is tergent with a high silicate cloudy. content. When pressing a pro- The selected programme op- gramme option button tion cannot be combined the corresponding dis- with the set programme. play does not light up.
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Page 36: If The Washing Results Are Not Satisfactory
Operating Instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect detergent was used. • Stains were not pre-treated. • Programme or temperature was not set correctly. •... -
Page 37: Carrying Out An Emergency Emptying
Carrying out an emergency emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water, emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency emptying must be carried out. Furthermore: unscrew the inlet hose from the water tap and drain off the water. -
Page 38: Emergency Unlocking Of The Door
Operating Instructions When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency emptying hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Emergency unlocking of the door If the door cannot be opened, it can be opened using the emergency unlock feature. -
Page 39: Additional Rinse Cycle (Rinse+)
Additional rinse cycle (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However, for people who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water. If this function is selected, an extra rinse is added to the COTTONS/ LINEN, EASY-CARES, EASY IRON and DELICATES programmes. -
Page 40: Water Cooling
Operating Instructions Water cooling It may be necessary to cool the water before draining, to prevent ther- mal damage to the plastic outlet pipes. The water is cooled before draining out at the end of the main wash (by adding cold water). (This setting is only available with the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES programmes, with temperatures over 40 °C.) When the washing machine is delivered, water cooling is not set, except... -
Page 41: Variomatic Spin
Variomatic spin The variomatic spin is integrated into the final spin. The washing does not cling to the side of the drum as much and can be taken out more easily. This can be set with the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES pro- grammes. -
Page 42: Programme Protection
Operating Instructions Programme Protection To protect a programme setting against unintentional changes or tam- pering (for example, programme selector turned or buttons pressed ac- cidentally, etc.), set the Programme Protection. This will protect your washing from damage. The Programme Protection can be set or released at any time while the programme is running. -
Page 43: Child Safety Feature
Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the door cannot be closed and no washing programme can be started. Setting the child safety feature Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the door clock- wise as far as it will go. -
Page 44: Installation And Connection Instructions
Installation and connection instructions Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Precautions • When moving do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. •... -
Page 45: Installation Of The Appliance
Installation of the appliance Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Never transport the unit without the transport packaging and bolts/ bars. - Page 46 Installation and connection instructions 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.
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Page 47: Installation-Site Preparation
Installation-Site preparation • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. Do not install on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or similar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting the screw feet. -
Page 48: Levelling The Appliance
Installation and connection instructions Levelling the appliance Self adjusting foot: The rear foot of your washing machine is designed like a spring leg. This makes the machine very stable even at high spin speeds. If the washing machine is still not stable during spinning, proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 49: Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the... -
Page 50: Water Connection
Installation and connection instructions Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. -
Page 51: Water Pressure
Water pressure The appliance is designed to operate within the following water pressure units. Minimum 1 bar (= 10N/cm 10 bar (= 100N/cm • If more than 10 bar: Install a pressure-reduction valve upstream • If less than 1 bar: Unscrew the inlet hose from the appliance at the inlet solenoid valve and remove the flow regulator (to do this, remove the filter with needle nose pliers and remove the rubber washer be- hind the filter). -
Page 52: Inlet Hose Connection
Installation and connection instructions Inlet Hose Connection 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 your local Serv- ice Force Centre is permissible. –... -
Page 53: Water Drainage
(see diagram). Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water. Longer drain hoses are available in lengths of 2.7 and 4 metres from your AEG Service Force Centre. -
Page 54: Pump Head Of Greater Than 1M
1m, measured from the surface on which the machine stands. For pump heads of greater than 1m please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. -
Page 55: Technical Data
Technical Data Data Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Area of use Drum spin speed Water pressure Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Installation and connection instructions of about +10/-5mm up to 6kg Domestic see Rating Plate 1-10bar (=10–100N/cm = 0.1–1.0MPa) -
Page 56: Warranty Conditions
Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we... -
Page 58: Index
Index Index Aqua Control .....15 Automatic adjustment foot ..9 Child safety feature ....32 Circulation pump . -
Page 59: Service & Spare Parts
S-No..Customer Care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further infor- mation on AEG products please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at... - Page 60 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 943 129-01-280103-03 Subject to change without notice...