ÖKO-LAVAMAT 72600 update The environmentally friendly washing machine Operating instructions Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Retain the operating instructions for future reference, and pass them on to any future owners. 1 The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!), emphasize information 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 This symbol gives you 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 symbol. If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone: Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances Limited P.O. Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG 14 5XL Tel: 01635 572700 Fax: 01635 42970 Printed on environmentally friendly paper. Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically .... 2 Content Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What does "update" mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Final spin speed/RINSE HOLD button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . START/PAUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DELAY TIMER button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detergent drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consumption values and time required for selected programs . . . . . . . . . 5 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 13 13 13 13 14 15 16 Before using your machine for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Preparing the washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sorting out and preparing washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detergents and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Which detergent to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . And in which form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Use of detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How much detergent and fabric softener? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a water softening agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Run wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding detergent/fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Progress of the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of wash cycle/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 3 Content Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate fabric softening/starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing machine drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certain problems etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying out an emergency emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking the door in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting suds cooling or suds cooling and an extra rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 35 35 36 37 38 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 4 1 Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. General safety · Repairs to the washing machine should 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 Center. · 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. · Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work! · Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket. · Do not spray the washing machine with water. · During high temperature wash programs, the glass of the door may become hot. Do not touch! · Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carrying out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency. · Small animals can nibble at mains cables and water hoses causing electric shock hazard. Installation · This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only. · Please follow the separate "Installation and connection instructions" supplied with the appliance. · Installation must comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements. · Before using the appliance for the first time, we recommend you run a cotton wash cycle at 95 °C without any laundry and half the recommended amount of detergent. This is to remove any residues from the drum, which may have been left during manufacture. 5 Safety instructions Child Safety · This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. · Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. · Keep all packaging well away from children. · Keep all detergents in a safe place out of childrens reach. · When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy the plug. Disable the door catch to prevent young children being trapped inside. During Use · Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after 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. · It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. · Only use detergents which are suitable for automatic washing machines, and follow the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer. · Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents should not be washed. · 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. 6 2 Disposal Packaging · Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. · The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of polyethylene (marking >PE<). · The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<). Washing machine When disposing of the washing machine: · Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug · Disable the door catch to prevent young children becoming trapped inside. · Use an authorised disposal site. 2 Environmental tips To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: · Do not use a prewash for normally soiled washing. · It is more economical to wash full loads. · When washing small loads reduce the detergent by half to two thirds. · Pre-treat stains, and then wash at a lower temperature. · Use the energy saving program when washing light to normally soiled garments. 7 Important features of your appliance · Program and temperature setting using the program selector. · 4 extra programs selectable with buttons. · Stain program for effectively treating stained washing. · Energy saving program for light to normal soilage. · Maximum Spin speed 1200 revolutions per minute, speed for the final spin automatically adapted depending on the washing program: ­COTTONS/LINEN 1200 revolutions per minute ­EASY CARES 1000 revolutions per minute ­DELICATES 1000 revolutions per minute ­WOOLLENS 1000 revolutions per minute · Speed for the final spin can be changed to 1000, 800, 600 or 400 revolutions per minute. · Rinse hold can be added: the washing remains in the final rinse water, it is not spun. · Delay timer: program start can be delayed by 1 to max. 19 hours (e.g. to times with a more economical power rate). · Multi-display to show ­estimated program duration or time left until the end of the program, ­delay timer (start time delay or time left to start of program), ­error code. · Program progress display · Automatic load adaptation with fuzzy logic: sensor controlled washing process with variable number of rinse cycles, water quantity dependent on foam and load, controlled spin etc, thus best washing and rinsing results with the lowest automatically adapted water co ...