ÖKO-LAVAMAT 74700 update Der umweltschonende Waschautomat The environmentally friendly washing machine La lavadora ecológica Gebrauchsanweisung Operating instructions Instrucciones para el uso Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners. 1 With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed. 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance. 3 2 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance. Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover. These operating instructions contain information about how to independently solve any problems which may arise. See "Troubleshooting". If this information is not sufficient, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate "Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments" (supplied with the appliance). In connection with this please refer to the "Service" section. Printed on environmentally friendly paper. Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically .... 40 Content Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Important features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 What does "update" mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Structure of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extra program buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final spin speed/o (Rinse hold) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X/ (Start/Pause) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Delay Timer) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumption values and time required for selected programs . . . . . . . . . 48 48 49 49 51 51 51 52 52 53 54 Before using your machine for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Preparing the washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sorting out and preparing washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing powders and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Which washing powder and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How much washing powder and fabric softener? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling in the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding washing powder/fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Progress of the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing cycle finished/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 60 61 62 62 63 41 Content Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing machine drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executing an emergency emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking the door in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suds cooling or extra rinse required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 64 65 65 65 66 66 66 66 66 67 67 68 68 70 71 72 73 74 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 42 1 Safety instructions The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to familiarise you with the following safety instructions: General safety · Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified personnel. As a result of incorrect repairs considerable dangers for the user may result. Please contact our customer service department or an authorised AEG dealer in the event of repairs being necessary. · Never start the washing machine if the mains flex is damaged or the control panel, work top or base area are so damaged that the inside of the washing machine is accessible. · Switch off the washing machine before carrying out any cleaning, care and maintenance work! You can make totally sure by pulling the mains plug out of the socket or - if permanently connected ­ by switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the plug fuse right out. · Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the actual plug. · Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet ­ danger of an electric shock! · During washing programs at a high temperature, the glass of the door heats up. Do not touch! · Allow the suds to cool down before cleaning the pump, carrying out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency. · Small animals can nibble at power cables and water hoses. Electric shock hazard and danger of damages from water! Installation, connection and initial operation · Please follow the separate Installation and connection instructions. · Run the first washing cycle without washing (t / Cottons 95, with half the amount of washing powder) to remove residues on the drum and suds container caused during production. · If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing temperatures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature before starting it. 43 Disposal Safety of children · Often children are not aware of the dangers involved in handling electrical equipment. Therefore please ensure they are adequately supervised whilst the appliance is on and do not allow children to play with the washing machine ­ there is a risk that the children may lock themselves in the appliance. · Packaging (e.g. plastic films, polystyrene) could be dangerous for children ­ danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. · Please make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the drum of the washing machine. · When disposing of the washing machine pull out the plug, cut off the flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the door lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and endangering their lives. Intended use · Only use the washing machine to wash normal domestic washing. If the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which may result. · Conversions or changes to washing machines are not permitted due to safety reasons. · Only use washing powder which is suitable for washing machines. Please follow the instructions of the washing powder manufacturers. · The washing may not contain any flammable solvents. Please observe this above all when washing prewashed laundry. · Do not use your washing machine for dry cleaning. · Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for any damages. · Please only use water from the mains. Only use rain or industrial water if it meets the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988. 2 Disposal Dispose of the packaging! Dispose of the packaging material of your washing machine correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator. 44 The plastic parts can be reused: · The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (marking >PE<). · The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<). The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned to the old paper collection. Dispose of your old washing machine! When you eventually stop using your washing machine please bring it to the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back for a small fee. 2 Environmental tips · For normally soiled washing you do not need a prewash. In this way you can save washing powder, water and time (and not pollute the environment!). · The washing machine works particularly economically if you exploit the maximum loads. · For small quantities of washing use half to two thirds of the recommended washing powder quantity. · By suitable pretreatment stains and a certain amount of dirt can be removed. Then you can wash at a low temperature. · Wash slightly soiled to normally soiled cottons with the energy saving program. · Often you do not need a fabric softener. Just try it! If you use a washing machine your washing will become soft and fluffy without softener. · For medium to high water hardness (from hardness range II, see "Washing powder and conditioners") you should use a water softener. The washing powder can then always be measured as for hardness area I (= soft). Important features of your appliance · Program and temperature setting using the program selector. · 4 extra programs selectable with buttons. · ä (Stain program) for effectively treating stained wa ...