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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 62600
The environmentally friendly washing machine
Operating instructions
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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. With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Warning!, 1 Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essen- tial that this infor
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Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The most important features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Separate Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Separate Conditioning/Starching/Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 famil- iarise 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 dep
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Safety instructions 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 chil- dren – danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. Please make
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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 dis- posed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator. The plastic parts can be reused: The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethyl- ene (marking >PE<). The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<). The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned t
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The most important features of your appliance Setting the program using the program selector, temperature selector and type of washing buttons. Stain program for effectively treating stained washing. Energy saving program for slightly soiled to normally soiled linen. Maximum spin speed 1200 revolutions per minute, speed for the final spin is automatically adapted depending on the washing program: (Cottons/Linen) 1200 revolutions per minute (Easy Cares) 1000 revolutions per minute (Del
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Structure of the appliance Front view Compartment for washing powder Control panel and fabric softener with handle flap Type plate (behind door) Door with handle Height adjustable Flap in front of screw feet suds pump 9
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Structure of the appliance Control panel Final spin speed/ Rinse hold button Type of washing Delay Timer Program selector Temperature selector buttons button On/Off button Program selector The program selector determines the type of the washing cycle. The different setting positions have the following effect: (PREWASH) Cold prewash before the main wash which follows automatically (not selectable for the Woollens setting). (STAIN) To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with sta
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Structure of the appliance (RINSE) Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing fabrics washed by hand (spin according to the type of washing). (CONDITIONER) Separate fabric softening, separate starching, separate impregnating (one rinse runs, liquid conditioner from the compartment À is added). (SPIN) Spin after a (Rinse hold), or separate spinning of hand- washed fabrics. (SOAKING) Separate soaking (maximum 40°C), the washing stays in the suds at the end (not selectable for Woollens setting). Aft
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Structure of the appliance Type of washing buttons With the type of washing buttons the progress of the programs (e.g. max. possible temperature, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) is influenced in accordance with the type of washing to be treated. (COTTONS/LINEN) For cottons and linen. (EASY CARES) For easy cares (temperature automatically limited to maximum 60°C.) (DELICATES) For delicates (higher water level and reduced drum movement, temper- ature automatically lim
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Structure of the appliance Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener Suction cap (must be tightly stuck on) k Compartment for prewash detergent/soaking agent or water softener. They are added right at the beginning of the washing 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 op
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Consumption values and time required for selected programs The values in the following table were determined under standard con- ditions. They provide a useful guide for household use. Program Temperature Type of Washing Load Water Energy Time in Selector Selector Button in kg in Litres in kWh minutes 95 5 58 1.70 134 (COTTONS/LINEN) 1) 5 58 1.05 120 60 (COTTONS/LINEN) 40 5 58 0.63 120 (COTTONS/LINEN) (MAIN WASH) 40 2.5 50 0.43 93 (EASY CARES) 30 2.5 52 0.43 83 (DELICATES) 30 2 51
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Preparing the washing cycle Sorting out and preparing washing Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types of washing and care symbols"). Empty the pockets. Remove any metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.). To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles: close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps such as from aprons. Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks, sleeping bags). For knitt
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Preparing the washing cycle Washing Types and Care Symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program. Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tem- peratures indicated in the care symbols are maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Cotton and linen fabrics with this care symbol are resistant to the mechanical action of the washing machine and high temperatures. The (COTTONS/LINEN) program is suitable for this type of washing. Linen èë Cotton and l
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Preparing the washing cycle How much washing powder and fabric softener? The amount to be used depends on the load: If the washing powder producer does not make any specifications for small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full load. the degree of soiling of the washing: For only slightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the instructions of the washing powder producer and load.
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Run wash cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 Open the door, put in the washing. 0 Shut the door. 0 Add detergent/conditioner. 0 Set the correct washing program: – Set the program on the program selector; – Set the temperature on the temperature selector; – Select type of washing with the type of washing buttons. 0Press (ON/OFF) button. Washing program starts automatically after six seconds. During these six seconds: 0 Set any delay timer if required. 0 I
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Run wash cycle Filling in the washing 0 Sort the washing according to the type and prepare it correctly. For information about the correct prepara- 3 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. See the "Program tables" for the maximum 3 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. 19
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Run wash cycle Adding washing powder/fabric softener 0 Open the compartment: reach into the recess under the compartment, pull the compartment out as far as it will go. 0 Fill in washing powder/fabric softener. For information about washing powder and 3 fabric softeners see section "Washing powder and conditioners". 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
