AEG OKO-LAVAMAT 72600 update, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ÖKO LAVAMAT 72600 update The environmentally friendly washing machine Operating instructions ...

Page 2: ...e It is essential that this information is observed 0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance 3 This symbol gives you 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 symbol If you require assistance or advice on your appliance please conta...

Page 3: ...ted programs 16 Before using your machine for the first time 16 Preparing the washing cycle 17 Sorting out and preparing washing 17 Types of washing and care symbols 17 Detergents and conditioners 18 Which detergent to use 18 And in which form 19 Use of detergents and additives 20 How much detergent and fabric softener 20 Using a water softening agent 21 Run wash cycle 22 Brief instructions 22 Sel...

Page 4: ... Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost 31 Troubleshooting 32 Certain problems etc 32 If the washing results are not satisfactory 35 Carrying out an emergency emptying 35 Cleaning the drain pump 36 Unlocking the door in an emergency 37 Selecting suds cooling or suds cooling and an extra rinse 38 Technical data 39 Power supply 39 Information for the electrician 39 Service Spare Part...

Page 5: ...ntenance 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...

Page 6: ...pliance 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 was...

Page 7: ...hing 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 redu...

Page 8: ...wer 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 rins...

Page 9: ...ra rinse What does update mean The control system of your machine is fully electronic The software which determines this control system can be reprogrammed If a state of the art in washing technology is reached your machine can be updated The cost of the update will be advised at the time of the request For further information regarding this please contact the AEG Customer Care Department ...

Page 10: ...10 Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer with handle flap Control panel Door with handle Flap in front of drain pump Height adjustable feet Rating plate behind door ...

Page 11: ...ect OFF Switches the washing machine off in all other positions it is on COTTONS LINEN Main wash for cottons linen washing at 30 95 C rinsing fabric softening spinning 2 Position ENERGY SAVING Energy saving of the program at approx 67 C for lightly to normal soilage extended washing time cannot be combined with QUICK WASH and STAIN Program selector Final spin speed RINSE HOLD button DELAY TIMER bu...

Page 12: ...water level and considerably reduced drum movement GENTLE RINSE Separate gentle rinse e g for rinsing fabrics washed by hand 2 rinses and spin STARCHING 1 Rinse with fabric softener or a starching agent Additives from the w compartment is added PUMP OUT Pumping out the water after a rinse hold without any spinning at all SPIN Pumping out the water after a rinse hold and spinning or separate spinni...

Page 13: ...sh for lightly soiled washing STAIN To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with stain remover extended main wash with stain action phase not selectable for WOOLLENS program Final spin speed RINSE HOLD button With this button you can reduce the maximum speed for the final spin If RINSE HOLD is selected the washing stays in the final rinse water it is not spun START PAUSE button This sta...

Page 14: ...at the same time the display lamp WASH TIME lights up or shows the delay time or the remaining time in hours until the start of the washing program or shows an error code and a number Program progress display Before the start of the program this shows the program steps selected During the washing program the display of the current washing program step lights up OVERDOSING display This shows that i...

Page 15: ...oftening agent and need compartment k for the prewash soaking agent add the water softening agent to the main detergent compartment l They are added right at the beginning of the main washing program m Compartment for stain remover This is added during the STAIN action phase in the main wash at the optimum time w Compartment for liquid conditioners fabric softener starch They are added to the fina...

Page 16: ...partment into the washing machine When this has been done the ÖKO lock can function correctly 0 Run a wash cycle without laundry COTTONS 95 with half the amount of washing powder This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left during manufacture Program selector Temperature Load in kg Water in litres Energy in kWh Time1 in minutes 1 These times are approximate COTTONS LINEN 95 5 5...

Page 17: ...h a zip Handle curtains with special care Remove metal strips or plastic hooks Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures always select the lowest temperature New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes Wash this laundry separately for the first time Mix small and large pieces of washing This improves the effective...

Page 18: ...pes of washing 9 B Fabrics such as wool wool mixtures or silk with this care symbol require a very gentle wash cycle The WOOLLENS program is suitable for this type of washing Woollens with 9 wool mark may only be washed in the washing machine if they bear the addition does not felt or suitable for machine washing Fabrics with the care symbol 8 Hand washing or Do not wash must not be washed in the ...

Page 19: ...his may require buying two or three different products you do not need to use any more powder or liquid than if you were buying just one And in which form Not only are these different types of detergent but they are also available in different forms Powders or Liquids Powders and their liquid equivalent provide similar cleaning properties although liquids dissolve faster when hand washing and at l...

Page 20: ...e middle compartment of the dispenser drawer Start the machine immediately upon placing the liquid in the dispenser drawer Use the Fabric Conditioners Any liquid additives for softening or dressing the laundry must be poured into the appropriate compartment of the detergent dispenser drawer before starting the programme The compartment with the symbol w is for softeners and dressing agents never e...

Page 21: ...ording to water hardness on the detergent packet Liquid detergent Add liquid detergent using the dispenser provided by the detergent manufacturer Please follow the instructions on the packaging Using a water softening agent In hard water areas the use of a water softening agent can reduce the amount of detergent necessary See manufacturers recommendations ...

Page 22: ...f required 0 Open the door put in the washing 0 Shut the door 0 Add washing powder conditioner 0 Start washing program After the washing program has finished Important If the washing cycle ended with rinse hold carry out a PUMP OUT SPIN or SHORT SPIN before opening the door 0 Open the door remove the washing 0 Set the program selector to OFF Switch off the washing machine 0 We recommend you unplug...

Page 23: ...ess the button again 0 If required reduce the spin speed for the final spin rinse hold Press the final spin speed RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the display of the required spin speed or RINSE HOLD illuminates With RINSE HOLD the washing stays in the final rinse water it is not spun 0 If applicable set the delay timer press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the time delay required is dis...

Page 24: ...the correct preparation of the washing see Types of washing and care symbols 0 Open the door pull the handle of the door 0 Load the washing 3 See the Program tables for the maximum load 0 Firmly shut the door Important When shutting the door be careful not to catch any pieces of laundry The fabric and appliance could be damaged ...

Page 25: ...WASH SOAKING or water softening agent if used l Main detergent in powder form If you use water softening agent and need compartment k for the prewash soaking agent add the water softening agent to the main detergent compartment l m Stain remover only for STAIN action phase w Liquid conditioners fabric softener starch Important Do not fill above the MAX mark When using thick concentrated fabric con...

Page 26: ...press the START PAUSE button again Changing or cancelling the delay timer press the button repeatedly until the time desired is displayed if the program running time is displayed such as 110 the washing program will start immediately Progress of the washing program Before the start the selected program steps are displayed by the program progress display During the washing program the current progr...

Page 27: ...pun or spun gently After this program step has been completed the END lamp is illuminated 0 Open the door As soon as the DOOR display is green the door can be opened 0 Turn the program selector to OFF 0 Remove the washing 0 After the program has finished pull the detergent drawer out a little so that it can dry Leave the door ajar for a while This helps to prevent stagnant smells and to preserve t...

Page 28: ...QUICK WASH STAIN Energy saving program COTTONS LINEN ENERGY SAVING PRE WASH SOAKING Linen G C 5kg COTTONS LINEN 30 40 50 60 PRE WASH SOAKING QUICK WASH STAIN Easy cares H D 2 5kg EASY CARES 30 40 50 60 PRE WASH SOAKING QUICK WASH STAIN Delicates D 2 5kg or 15 20m2 curtains DELICATES 30 40 PRE WASH SOAKING QUICK WASH STAIN Woollens2 9 B 2 Woollens with the wool mark may only be washed in the machin...

Page 29: ...ry weight Program selector Cottons Linen 5kg STARCHING Type of washing Max load dry weight Program selector Cottons Linen 5kg GENTLE RINSE Easy cares 2 5kg Delicates 2 5kg Woollens 1kg Type of washing Max load dry weight Program selector Cottons Linen 5kg SPIN Easy cares 2 5kg SHORT SPIN Delicates 2 5kg Woollens 1kg ...

Page 30: ...s 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 firmly 0 Remove the suction cap 0 Clean the suction cap under running water 0 Clean the separate compartm...

Page 31: ...ning chlorine or iron or steel wool 0 Remove rust stains on the drum with a stainless steel cleaning agent Door 0 Regularly check if there are deposits or foreign bodies in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost 3 If the washing machine is located where temperatures may fall below 0 C the following precautions must be taken 0 Turn off...

Page 32: ... After eliminating the error press the START PAUSE button If the error code is displayed again please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Fault Possible cause Remedy Washing machine does not work The mains plug is not connected Plug in the mains plug The fuse of the household electrical system is faulty Replace the fuse The door is not correctly closed Close the door you must hear a click ...

Page 33: ...ing The suds in the main wash cycle create too much foam Probably too much washing powder was used Only use as much as the washing powder manufac turer recommends Water is leaking out from under the washing machine The inlet hose connections are not tight Tighten the inlet hose connections The inlet hose has a leak Check the inlet hose and if necessary replace it The drain pump cover is not tight ...

Page 34: ...machine on The door is locked due to safety reasons DOOR display is off Wait until the DOOR display is green The rinse water is cloudy Probably caused by a washing powder with a high silicate content This does not affect the rinse results If necessary use liquid detergent When pressing a program option button the corresponding display does not light up The program option selected is not available ...

Page 35: ...s 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 rinsed If there are white residues on the washing These are insoluble contents of modern washing powders They are not the result of an insufficient rinse Shake out the washing or brush it off Tu...

Page 36: ...gency emptying hose again with the plug When the water has drained out completely 0 Push and twist the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose 0 Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch on to the holder 0 Replace the flap in the base plate and close it 3 When the washing machine is completely empty the ÖKO lock can no longer function correctly Therefore before t...

Page 37: ...re 0 Replace the cover insert the ridges on the cover into the guiding slots and screw on tightly in a clockwise direction 0 Close the emergency emptying hose push it in and twist 0 Close the flap Unlocking the door in an emergency If the door cannot be opened e g due to a faulty door lock or due to a power cut during the washing program it can be opened using the emergency unlock feature 0 If wat...

Page 38: ...to fabrics helping to prevent creasing This setting is only effective for COTTONS LINEN at a temperature of above 40 C Position 2 Suds cooling and extra rinse The water is cooled down as for position 1 in addition to this except for WOOLLENS an extra rinse cycle is carried out On delivery of the machine the extra water switch is in the 0 position 3 Due to the process of cooling down the suds or an...

Page 39: ...w voltage directive 89 336 EEC of 3 5 1989 EMC directive including the Modification directive 92 31 EEC Power supply Please refer to the rating plate for specifications about the power supply The nominal voltage stated on the rating 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 rating plate for the fuse requi...

Page 40: ...29 929 Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault What is the fault When does the fault occur Does the multi display issue an error message and a number 4 The model production number and product identification number 5 Date of purc...

Page 41: ...cessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG workshop 4 The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials 5 Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance Par...

Page 42: ...new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 44 62 29 29 Germany Nürnberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 738 7910 UK Newbury 44 ...

Page 43: ...8 14 38 O ÖKO lock 8 16 34 Overdosing 14 25 P Pre wash 13 23 26 Prewash agent 15 23 Q Quick wash program 26 R Rating plate 10 38 Rinse hold 8 11 13 21 25 S Service Spare Parts 38 Silk 18 Soaking agent 15 23 Spin 8 11 12 13 20 21 24 27 Stain 7 8 13 15 23 26 33 Synthetics 18 U Unlocking the door in an emergency 35 update 9 W Washing coloured 17 conditioning 12 27 delicate 12 16 17 18 26 double layer...

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