AEG KO-LAVAMAT 62600, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ÖKO LAVAMAT 62600 The environmentally friendly washing machine Operating instructions ...

Page 2: ...en operating the appliance 3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance 2 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 inde pendently solve any problems which may arise See Troubleshooting If this information is ...

Page 3: ... values and time required for selected programs 14 Before using your machine for the first time 14 Preparing the washing cycle 15 Sorting out and preparing washing 15 Washing Types and Care Symbols 16 Washing powders and conditioners 16 Which washing powder and conditioner 16 How much washing powder and fabric softener 17 Using a water softener 17 Run wash cycle 18 Brief instructions 18 Filling in...

Page 4: ...ntrol panel 28 Detergent compartment 28 Washing machine drum 29 Door 29 Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost 29 Troubleshooting 30 Remedy 30 If the washing results are not satisfactory 33 Executing an emergency emptying 34 Cleaning the suds pump 35 Additional Rinse Water Cooling 36 Technical data 37 Power supply 37 Information for the electrician 37 Index 38 Service 39 ...

Page 5: ...socket or if permanently connected by switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the plug fuse right out Multiway plugs joints and extension cables must not be used There is risk of overheating 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 ...

Page 6: ...ren from locking themselves in and endanger ing 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 suit...

Page 7: ...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 recom mended washing powder quantity By suitable pretreatment stains and a certai...

Page 8: ...r program start can be delayed by 2 4 8 or 12 hours e g to times with a more economical power rate Automatic load adaptation with fuzzy logic sensor controlled wash ing process water quantity dependent on foam and load This ensures the best washing and rinsing results with the lowest automatically adapted water consumption 4 chamber compartment for washing powder and fabric softener temporally del...

Page 9: ...ure of the appliance Front view Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener with handle flap Control panel Door with handle Flap in front of suds pump Height adjustable screw feet Type plate behind door ...

Page 10: ... Woollens setting STAIN To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with stain remover extended main wash with time optimised stain remover rinse not selectable for Woollens setting MAIN WASH Main wash for normally soiled washing washing rinsing fabric soften ing spinning QUICK WASH Shortened main wash cycle for slightly soiled washing Program selector Final spin speed Rinse hold button Tem...

Page 11: ...ed must be set the pro gram does not continue automatically PUMP OUT Pumping out the water after a Rinse hold without spin Program selector as program progress display The program selector serves as a program progress display by turning clockwise to the end of the program For the programs Stain Main wash and Quick wash the program selector moves to a position directly behind Quick wash immediately...

Page 12: ...ement temper ature automatically limited to maximum 40 C WOOLLENS For machine washable woollens and particularly sensitive fabrics higher water level and considerably reduced drum movement temper ature automatically limited to maximum 40 C Final spin speed Rinse Hold button With this key you can change the maximum speed for the final spin For Rinse hold the washing stays in the final rinse water a...

Page 13: ...g program l Compartment for non liquid i e powder main detergents and possibly softeners They are added right at the beginning of the main washing pro gram m Compartment for stain remover This is added during the Stain program in the main wash at the optimal time w Compartment for liquid conditioners fabric softener starch They are added to the final rinse water Suction cap must be tightly stuck o...

Page 14: ...one does the suds container close and the ÖKO gate can function correctly 0 Run through a wash cycle without washing COTTONS 95 with half the amount of washing powder This removes residues on the drum and suds container caused during production Program Selector Temperature Selector Type of Washing Button Load in kg Water in Litres Energy in kWh Time in minutes MAIN WASH 95 COTTONS LINEN 5 58 1 70 ...

Page 15: ...mall and delicate pieces baby socks tights in a washing net a pillow case with zip or in larger socks Handle curtains with special care Remove metal strips or plastic fins or tie them in a net or a bag We accept no liability for damages Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles otherwise whites will turn grey New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes Wash this laundry s...

Page 16: ...nd synthetics with this care symbol need careful handling The EASY CARES program is suitable for this type of washing Delicates ì Fabrics such as those with layered fibres micro fibres as well as synthet ics and net curtains with this care symbol need particularly careful han dling The DELICATES program is suitable for this type of washing Woollens and particularly delicate washing 9 ì Fabrics suc...

Page 17: ... pack aging Liquid detergent Add liquid detergent using the dosing device provided by the detergent industry Please follow the instructions on the package Using a water softener For a medium to high degree of water hardness from water hardness area II water softener should be used Follow the manufacturers instructions Then always dose detergent for hardness area I soft You can find information abo...

Page 18: ...g with the type of washing buttons 0 Press ON OFF button Washing program starts automatically after six seconds During these six seconds 0 Set any delay timer if required 0 If applicable change final spin speed select a Rinse hold You can change this setting and the temperature during the entire washing cycle After the washing program has finished Attention If the washing cycle ends with a Rinse h...

Page 19: ...he correct prepara tion of the washing see Types of washing and care symbols 0 Open the door pull at the handle of the door 0 Fill in the washing 3 See the Program tables for the maximum load 0 Firmly shut the door Attention When shutting the door be careful not to catch any pieces of washing The fabric and machine could get damaged ...

Page 20: ...tioners 0 Push the compartment right in k Prewash agent soaking agent PRE WASH SOAKING or water softener l Main detergent in powder form If you use water softener and need compartment k for the prewash soaking agent add the water softener to the main detergent compartment l m Stain remover only with additional program STAIN w Liquid conditioners fabric softener starch Caution Fill up the compartme...

Page 21: ...pe of washing Set washing program Attention Only turn the program selector clockwise 0 Set the program selector to the washing program selected Set temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the required temperature 0 Select type of washing The display lamp of the type of washing selected lights up To deselect press another button ...

Page 22: ...ss as usual If applicable set the delay timer delay of the start of the program press the delay timer button so often until the time delay desired is displayed The remaining time until the start of the programm is dis played in steps of 12 8 4 2 hours While the delay timer expires you can open the door to add washing Changing or cancelling the delay timer press the delay timer button so often unti...

Page 23: ...N OFF button display lamp goes out After a Rinse Hold the water must first be pumped out or the washing spun 0 Either press the final spin speed Rinse Hold button so often until the display of the spin speed required lights up or turn the program selector clockwise to SPIN washing is spun in accordance with the program which has just run or turn the program selector clockwise to PUMP OUT water is ...

Page 24: ... listed Washing Type Care Symbol Max Load weight dry 1 Program Selector Temperature Selector Washing Type Buttons Cottons ç 5kg MAIN WASH 70 to 95 COTTONS LINEN PRE WASH STAIN QUICK WASH Energy Saving Program Cottons ç 5kg MAIN WASH E COTTONS LINEN PRE WASH Linen è ë 5kg MAIN WASH 30 to 60 COTTONS LINEN PRE WASH STAIN QUICK WASH ...

Page 25: ...UICK WASH Woollens2 9 ì 2kg MAIN WASH COLD to 40 WOOLLENS QUICK WASH 1 A 10 litre bucket contains about 2 5kg of dry washing cotton 2 Only wash woollen garments with the woolmark in the machine if they are also marked with does not produce fluff non fluffing or washing machine safe Washing Type Care Symbol Max Load weight dry 1 Program Selector Temperature Selector Washing Type Buttons ...

Page 26: ...erature Selector Washing Type Buttons Cottons Linen 5kg SOAKING COLD to 40 COTTONS LINEN Easy Cares 2 5kg EASY CARES Delicates 2 5kg DELICATES Type of Washing Max Load weight dry Program Selector Washing Type Buttons Cottons Linen 5kg CONDITIONER COTTONS LINEN Easy Cares 2 5kg EASY CARES Delicates 2 5kg DELICATES Woollens 2kg WOOLLENS ...

Page 27: ...uttons Cottons Linen 5kg RINSE COTTONS LINEN Easy Cares 2 5kg EASY CARES Delicates 2 5kg DELICATES Woollens 2kg WOOLLENS Type of Washing Max Load weight dry Program Selector Washing Type Buttons Cottons Linen 5kg SPIN COTTONS LINEN Easy Cares 2 5kg EASY CARES Delicates 2 5kg DELICATES Woollens 2kg WOOLLENS ...

Page 28: ...lose the tap Control panel Attention Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter gents to clean the panel and operating parts 0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth Only use warm water Detergent compartment Now and again the detergent compartment should be cleaned 0 Pull out the detergent compartment as far as it will go 0 Remove the detergent compartment by pulling heftil...

Page 29: ...h descaling agents containing acids scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool Our customer service department has suitable agents available 0 Remove rust deposits on the drum with a stainless steel cleansing agent Door 0 Regularly check if there are deposits or foreign bodies in the rubber sleeve behind the door and remove them if applicable Precautionary measures in the event of a...

Page 30: ... error a charge is levied even during the warranty time Malfunction Possible cause Remedy Washing machine does not work The mains plug is not con nected Plug in the mains plug The fuse of the household electrical system is faulty Replace or switch on the fuse No water runs in The door is not correctly closed Close the door you must hear a click as it locks The tap is closed Press ON OFF button Ope...

Page 31: ...powder was used Only use as much as the washing powder manufac turer recommends Water is leaking out from under the wash ing machine The clamp on the inlet hose is not tight Tighten the inlet hose The inlet hose has a leak Check the inlet hose and if necessary replace it The lid of the suds pump is not correctly closed Close the lid correctly Washing is caught in the door Abort the program remove ...

Page 32: ...ater is cloudy Probably caused by a wash ing powder with a high sili cate content This does not negatively affect the rinse results If necessary use liquid deter gent Remnants of detergent are building up in the detergent drawer Tap is not fully open Open tap fully The sieve in the threaded fit ting on the water inlet hose at the tap is blocked Clean sieve Sieve on threaded fitting for the water i...

Page 33: ...mperature selected for the wash was too low A frequent cause is that fabric softener especially a concentrated one has come into contact with the washing Wash out these types of stains as fast as possible and use the fabric softener carefully If after the final rinse foam is still visible Modern washing powders can still cause foam in the final rinse cycle The washing is nevertheless sufficiently ...

Page 34: ... emptying 0 Put down a flat container to catch the suds draining out 0 Pull down the flap in the left corner of the base strip and remove it 0 Release the emergency emptying hose from its holder 0 Pull the emergency emptying hose out a little 0 Place the container underneath to catch the water 0 Release the plugs of the emergency emp tying hose by turning them anti clock wise and pull them out The...

Page 35: ...aning the suds pump 0 First execute an emergency emptying see previous section Executing an emergency emptying 0 Place a floor cloth on the floor in front of the lid of the suds pump Left over water could flow out 0 Unscrew the lid of the suds pump by twisting it anti clockwise and pull it off 0 Remove any foreign bodies which may be in the pump housing 0 Check whether the impeller of the pump can...

Page 36: ...ling and or the additional rinse Position 1 Water Cooling The water is cooled prior to pumping out at the end of the main wash by adding cold water This setting is only effective for COTTONS LINEN at a temperature of over 40 C Position 2 Water Cooling and Additional Rinse The water is cooled as in position 1 and an additional rinse is also per formed during the COTTONS LINEN EASY CARES and DELICAT...

Page 37: ...ing the Modification directive 92 31 EEC Power supply Please refer to the type plate for specifications about the power supply The nominal voltage stated on the type plate and type of current must be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current at the point of installation Also refer to the type plate for the fuse required Information for the electrician When connecting the appliance wit...

Page 38: ...3 20 Main Wash 10 24 25 N Net Curtains 16 25 O ÖKO gate 8 14 35 P Pre Wash 10 20 24 25 Prewash agent 13 20 Program progress 11 Pump Out 11 23 Q Quick Wash 10 24 25 R Rinse 11 Rinse hold 8 10 12 22 S Silk 16 Soaking 11 26 Soaking agent 13 20 Spin 8 10 11 12 22 23 27 Stain 7 10 20 24 25 remover 13 20 Starching 26 Suds pump 9 35 T Type plate 9 39 W Warranty 29 Washing coloured 15 delicate 15 16 doubl...

Page 39: ...on before making your call Make a note of the PNC number and the Serial number S No They are both on the type plate behind the door of your washing machine PNC S No If possible establish How is the disturbance evident Under what circumstances does the disturbance occur When do you incur costs even during the warranty period if you could have solved the disturbance yourself with the help of the Tro...

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