The environmentally friendly washing machine (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for AEG 76639
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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 76639 update The environmentally friendly washing machine User information...
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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.
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. Prior to initial start-up •...
Child Safety • Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for chil- dren. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children. • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.
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<...
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...
Operating Instructions Control panel Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button Program option buttons Multi-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 washing solution.
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Operating Instructions EASY-CARES Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to 60 °C. EASY IRON position: Main washing cycle at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which, with the aid of this program, only require a gentle iron, if any ironing at all.
Operating Instructions Program option buttons The program options buttons are used to adapt the washing program to suit the degree of soiling of the washing. Program options are not required for normally soiled washing. The different functions can be combined together depending on the program.
Consumption data and wash times The values given in the following table for selected programs were calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home. Program selector/temperature COTTONS/LINEN 95 COTTONS/LINEN 60 COTTONS/LINEN 40 EASY-CARES 40 DELICATES 30 WOOL/P (hand wash) 30 1) Note: The selected program is tested in accordance with EN 60 456.
Operating Instructions Before the first wash Run a washing cycle without washing (COTTONS 95, with half the amount of detergent). This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left during manufacturing. Preparing a Wash Load Sorting and preparing a wash load •...
Operating Instructions Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you chose the correct washing program. Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures indicated in the care symbols are the maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Fabrics made from cotton and linen with this care symbol will with- stand maximum wash actions and high temperatures.
Operating Instructions Detergents and Conditioners Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in automatic washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much detergent and conditioner? The required quantity depends upon: • the extent of soiling of the washing •...
Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 1. Set the correct washing program: – Select the program and temperature with the program selector. – Select any program options if required. 2. If necessary, change the spin speed/select RINSE HOLD. 3.
Operating Instructions 2. If required, select program option(s): The indicator of the program selected lights up. – To change the selection press another button. – To cancel a selection, press the button again. Changing the spin speed/Selecting Rinse Hold If necessary, change the spin speed for the final spin/select RINSE HOLD: Press the Spin speed/RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the indicator of the required...
Setting the delay timer / soaking duration Delay timer The DELAY TIMER button allows the start of a washing program to be delayed by 1 hour up to a maximum of 19 hours. To do this, press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desired start delay is shown in the multi display, for example 12h for a 12 hour delay.
Operating Instructions Opening and closing the door Open: Pull the handle on the door. Close: Press the door firmly closed. The displays DOOR and START/PAUSE show when the appliance is switched on whether the door can be opened: DOOR Indicator lights up green lights up green is off...
Add detergent / conditioner For instructions concerning detergent and conditioners, see "Detergents and conditioners". 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer. press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle(1), and pull out the drawer (2). 2.
Operating Instructions Starting the washing program 1. Check that 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. If the DOOR display flashes red when the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the door is not properly closed.
Multi-display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the program is displayed in the multi display. The counting down of the remaining time may be stopped or corrected by the washing machine controller as a result of automatic adjustments to the program (amount of washing, washing type, imbalance detec- tion, special rinse cycle, etc.).
Operating Instructions Washing cycle is 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 display beside the START/ PAUSE button flashes. 1. After a rinse hold, the water must first be pumped out: –...
Program tables Washing Not all possible settings are listed below, only those which are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Type of washing; care symbol Cottons ç Energy-saving program: ç Cottons Linen è ë Easy-cares ê í Delicates ì Woollens/Hand Wash 9 ì...
Operating Instructions Separate conditioning/starching Type of washing Cottons/linen Separate rinse Type of washing Cottons/linen Easy-cares Delicates Woollens/Hand Wash Separate spin Type of washing Cottons/linen Easy-cares Delicates Woollens/Hand Wash Max. Load Program selector (dry weight) Max. Load Program selector (dry weight) 2.5kg 2.5kg Max.
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.
Operating Instructions 7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the detergent dispensing drawer into the guide tracks and push it in. Washing Machine Drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel.
Cleaning the drain pump Paper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing machine 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.
Operating Instructions What to do if... Trouble Shooting If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local AEG Service Force Centre. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.
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Problem The machine is not level. There is very little washing in the drum (e.g. only one The washing machine dressing gown). vibrates during opera- tion or is unstable. The water could not be com- pletely pumped out before spinning because the drain- age hose is kinked or the drain pump is blocked.
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Operating Instructions Problem Washing heavily creased The washing is not suf- ficiently spun. Water is left in the drum. The fault code appears . The RINSE display flashes. The door cannot be opened when the appliance is switched Remnants of detergent are building up in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Problem The rinsing water is cloudy. When pressing a pro- gram option button the corresponding dis- play does not light up. If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum •...
Operating Instructions 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.
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. Additional Rinse (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption.
Operating Instructions Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the door cannot 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 door clock- wise as far as it will go.
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. •...
Installation and connection instructions 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. •...
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8. Remove the screw F, including the sleeve, compression spring and washer, with the special spanner 9. Cover the hole with the cap G. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel securely.
Installation and connection instructions 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.
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.
Installation and connection instructions 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.
WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. 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...
• 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 behind the filter). Replace the filter.
Inlet Hose Connection A pressure hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections is permissible, available from AEG Service Force Centres. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m, and 5m are available for washing machines without Aqua-Control.
Installation and connection instructions Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
Installation and connection instructions If you intend the drain hose from the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The end of the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped-out water.
Installation and connection instructions Technical data Height Adjustment Load (depending on the program) Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Dimensions (dimensions in mm) approx. +10 / -5mm max. 5kg Domestic see rating plate 1-10bar (=10-100 N/cm = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)
WARRANTY CONDITIONS Great Britain Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar docu- mentation.
SERVICE & SPARE PARTS If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.