The environmentally friendly washing machine (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for AEG ÖKO-LAVAMAT 86760
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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 86760 update The environmentally friendly washing machine User information...
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Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully. Pay particular attention to the section "Safety" on the first Info pages. Please keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any future owners of the unit. The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Impor- tant!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for the unit's functional reliability.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm per- sons without supervision.
Operating Instructions • Allow the washing solution to cool down before performing and emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the solution pump or before an emergency opening of the filling door. • Small animals can chew on power cables and water hoses. This can cause a danger of electric shock and water damage.
Operating Instructions Unit description Front view Drawer for de- tergent and Control panel conditioner Rating plate (behind filling door) Filling door Screw feet (height-adjustable); Flap in front of rear left: Automatic the drain pump adjustment foot Drawer for detergent and care agent Stain removers Pre-wash detergent/ Main wash detergent...
Operating Instructions Control Panel Program Spin speed/ Progress-Display RINSE HOLD button Additional Programme- Programme Selector DOOR/LIGHT button Options Multi display START/ PAUSE Button OVERDOSING indicator DELAY TIMER Button Programme Selector The programme selector defines the nature of the wash cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of washing, as well as the water tem-...
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Operating Instructions COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES Wash programme between 20 °C and 95 °C, may be used for all cotton and linen washing (cottons/linen), easy-cares (blended fabrics, e.g., cot- ton/polyester) and synthetics. The wash programme adjusts to suit the various types of fabric and quantities. If there is mostly cotton/linen a suitable cottons/linen programme is carried out;...
Operating Instructions FASHION A particularly gentle special programme at 40 °C for modern fabrics such as viscose, modal, cupro, lyocell, with a gentler wash action than the DELICATES programme, but washing more thoroughly than the hand wash programmes. REFRESH A special programme lasting approx. 20 minutes at 30 °C to give fabrics a quick wash, such as, for example, very slightly soiled sports clothes that have been worn only once.
Operating Instructions 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. Length of programmes Without With TIME SAVER TIME SAVER Programme Button Button pressed pressed once twice...
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.
Operating Instructions What does “UPDATE” mean? The wash programmes in your washing machine are controlled by soft- ware. New types of fabric or new detergents may require new wash pro- grammes in the future. In most cases, the software can be adapted to this.
Operating Instructions Before the First Wash Run a wash cycle without washing; COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 95 programme with half the amount of washing detergent. This removes any residues from the drum and solution container 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 choose the correct wash programme. Wash- ing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tempera- tures indicated in the care symbols are all maximum temperatures. Cottons ç...
Operating Instructions 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. How much washing detergent and care agent? The amount to be used depends on: •...
Operating Instructions Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions A wash cycle consists of the following steps: 1. Set the correct wash programme: – select the programme and temperature using the programme selector – if required, select programme option 2. If required change the spin speed/select rinse hold. 3.
Operating Instructions Setting the wash programme For suitable programme, correct temperature and possible additional programs for the respective type of washing, see „Programme tables“. 1. With the programme knob, set the desired wash programme and temperature. In the multi-display the probable duration of the set pro- grammes will be shown in minutes.
Operating Instructions Changing Spin Speed /selecting RINSE HOLD To change Spin Speed for the final spin (if neces- sary)/select RINSE HOLD: Press the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD button as often as necessary, until the indicator light for the de- sired speed (or RINSE HOLD) is lit. If RINSE HOLD is selected, the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water, without spinning.
Operating Instructions 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. 3.
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“...
Operating Instructions Add detergent/conditioner For information concerning detergent and conditioners see the section “Detergent and Conditioners”. 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: grasp the drawer at the flap at the bot- tom (1), and pull out the drawer to its full extent (2).
Operating Instructions Starting the wash programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Starting the wash programme: Press the START/PAUSE button. The wash programme is started or starts after the end of the time delay set. If the DOOR/LIGHT indicator flashes red when pressing the START/ PAUSE button, then the door is not properly closed.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing Once the wash programme has come to an end the END indicator illu- minates 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.
Operating Instructions Programme Tables Washing The tables do not show all the possible settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Possible Type of washing, Max. Load Programme selector Programme Care symbol Temperature [in °C] options or (Dry weight) functions PRE WASH...
Operating Instructions Possible Type of washing, Max. Load Programme selector Programme Care symbol Temperature [in °C] options or (Dry weight) functions Wool/ Handwash WOOL/P COLD to 40 9 ì ï Silk/Handwash ï SILK/P 30 TIME SAVER 1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard load.
Operating Instructions Cleaning and Care Control panel Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts. Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm wa- ter.
Operating Instructions 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in section of the washing machine, particularly also the noz- zles on the top side of the rinsing- in chamber. 8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in. Washing Drum The washing drum is made of stainless steel.
Operating Instructions What to do if... Remedying faults In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of the information provided here. If you use the Customer Service for one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating error, the Customer Service technician's visit will not be free of charge, even during the warranty period.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy Remove transport packaging Transport packaging has not according to setting up and been removed. connection instructions. Adjust the feet according to The machine is not level. installation and connection instructions. Washing machine vi- There is very little washing in This does not affect the op- brates during operation the drum (e.g.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy The drain pump runs Close the water tap, remove constantly - even when The Aqua Control anti-flood the mains plug and inform the appliance is system has been activated. your local Service Force Cen- switched off.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible cause Remedy Water tap is not fully Open water tap fully. opened. Remnants of detergent Close the water tap. Unscrew are building up in the The inlet hose filter in the the inlet pipe from water tap detergent drawer.
Operating Instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing has turned grey and if limescale is deposited in the drum, then • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. •...
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions 5. Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and screw on the cover in a clock- wise direction. 6. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder. 7.
Operating Instructions Additional Rinse RINSE+ The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However, for persons who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water. If this function is set, an additional rinse cycle is carried out for the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES, EASY IRON and DELICATES programmes.
Operating Instructions Water Cooling It may be necessary to cool down the water before pumping it out in order to prevent thermal damage to the plastic drainage pipes. The water is cooled down before pumping out at the end of the main wash cycle (by adding cold water).
Operating Instructions Variomatic Loose Spin A spin function that can be set as an integrated part of the final spin. The washing clings less to the drum wall and can be removed more eas- ily. May be selected with COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES. Setting loose spin: 1.
Operating Instructions Programme Protection To safeguard a programme setting against unwanted changes (e. g. program selector turned, option buttons pressed etc.), you can set the programme protection. This prevents your washing being damaged. It is possible to set or cancel the programme protection at any time during a programme.
Operating Instructions 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.
Installation and connection instructions Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right side (viewed from the front). Electronic components can get wet. • Check the washing machine for transport damages. A damaged unit must never be put into operation under any circumstances.
Installation and connection instructions Installation of the appliance Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing under units. Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side (viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical components can get wet.
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Installation and connection instructions 2. Pull both hose holders off the ap- pliance with a strong pull. 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.
Installation and connection instructions Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip away. Do not use lubricants as a sliding aid. •...
Installation and connection instructions Compensate for floor unevenness Automatic adjustment foot: The rear left foot of your washing ma- chine is designed as a spring leg. This means that it guarantees that your unit will stand securely even at high spin speeds. If, nevertheless, the washing machine is unstable during spinning, please proceed as follows: 1.
Installation and connection instructions Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, current type and required fuses can be found on the rating plate. The ra- ting plate is located at the top above the filling door. For permanent electrical connection within the electrical circuit, provi- sions must be made which allow for electrical disconnection of the ap- pliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least 3 mm at all...
Installation and connection instructions Water inflow 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 our Customer Service is permissible. –...
Installation and connection instructions Water drain The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the floor and then up to 80cm high).
In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please ob- tain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont vala-...
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Warranty conditions / Customer service centres Australia Korea (South) Namibia ANDI-Co Pty. Ltd Core Incorp. AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIM- 9 Kingston Town Close 3/F Chewoo Bldg. ITED-Jeppe Street Oakleigh VIC 3166 200 Nonhyun-Dong Northern Industrial Area Tel.: (03) 9569 1235...
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Tel.: 0120-13-7117 Fax: 03-3790-5257 Thailand Slovakia Rep. South Africa OLYMPIA Thai Ltd. Electrolux Slovakia S.R.O. AEG (Pty) Ltd. 44 Ratchadapisek Road Seberiniho 1 55, 12th Road 10320 Bangkok 821 03 Bratislava P.O. Box 1 02 64 Tel.: 2 513 6111 Tel.: 02 4333 4322, 4355...
Service Service In the chapter "What to do if...“ , some faults are listed which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you do not find any information there, please consult your Customer Service. (You can find the addresses and telephone numbers in the section "Customer Service Centres“.) Always prepare in advance for the discussion.