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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 72630 update
The environmentally friendly washing machine
User information
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Dear Customer, Please read this instruction book carefully before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for future reference, and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and / or key words (Warning!, Caution!, Impor- 1 tant!) give information that is important for your safety or the func- tion of the appliance is highlighted. It is imperative that this informatio
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Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . .
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Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Separate conditioning/starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Separate rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Separate spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Inlet Hose Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 1 Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about the following safety information. Prior to initial start-up • Observe the "Installation and Connection Instructions" in this in- struction book. If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezin
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Operating Instructions Child Safety Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for chil- dren. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children. This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children 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. When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destr
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Operating Instructions 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials used are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. Plastic parts can be recycled and are identified as follows: for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in >PE< the interior. >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding (always CFC-free) >POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips Cardboard packaging is manufactured f
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Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Front view Detergent dispenser Control panel drawer Rating plate (behind door) Main door Flap in front of Screw feet drain pump. (height-adjustable) Detergent dispenser drawer Stain removers Pre-wash detergent/ Main wash detergent soaking agent or in powder form and water softening water softening agent if used. agent if required. Liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch) 9
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Operating Instructions Control panel Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button Programme progress display Programme op- DOOR Indicator Programme selector tion buttons Multi-display DELAY TIMER button OVER DOSING indicator START/ PAUSE button Programme selector The programme selector defines the nature of the washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum move- ment, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of wash- ing, as well as the washing solu- tion. OFF Switches the washing machine off, the mach
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Operating Instructions EASY-CARES Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to 60 °C. EASY IRON position: Main washing cycle at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which, with the aid of this programme, only require a gentle iron, if any ironing at all. DELICATES Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C. WOOL P (hand wash) Main washing cycle (cold to 40 °C) for machine-washable woollens and for woollen fabrics and silk with the care symbol (hand wash). GENTLE
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Operating Instructions Programme option buttons The programme options buttons are used to adapt the washing program to suit the degree of soiling of the washing. Programme options are not re- quired for normally soiled washing. The different functions can be combined together depending on the programme. PRE WASH Warm pre-wash before the main washing cycle which follows on automatically. There is a short spin between the pre-wash and the COTTONS/ LINEN main wash. The EASY-CARES and DELICATE
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Operating Instructions Consumption data and wash times The values given in the following table for selected programmes were calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home. Programme selector/ Water Energy Time in Load in kg temperature in litres in kWh minutes COTTONS/LINEN 95 5 45 1.70 141 1) 5 42 0.94 126 COTTONS/LINEN 60 COTTONS/LINEN 40 5 49 0.60 128 EASY-CARES 40 2.5 54 0.50 84 DELICATES 30 2.5 50 0.30 54 WOOL/P (hand wash) 30 2 48 0.20 56 1)
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Operating Instructions Before the first wash 0 Run a washing cycle without washing (COTTONS 95, with half the amount of detergent). This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left during manufacturing. Preparing a Wash Load Sorting and preparing a wash load Sort washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Washing types and care symbols"). Empty all pockets. Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.). In order to prevent bunching up of washing and dam
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Operating Instructions Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you chose the correct washing programme. Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tem- peratures indicated in the care symbols are the maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Fabrics made from cotton and linen with this care symbol will with- stand maximum wash actions and high temperatures. The COTTONS / LINEN programme is appropriate for this type of washing. Linenèë Fabrics made of cotton and linen wh
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Operating Instructions Detergents and Conditioners Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in au- tomatic washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instruc- tions. How much detergent and conditioner? The required quantity depends upon: the extent of soiling of the washing the hardness class of the mains water the amount of washing Should the detergent manufacturer not specify the dosage quantity for 2 less than full loads
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Operating Instructions Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing programme: – Select the programme and temperature with the programme selector. – Select any programme options if required. 2. If necessary, change the spin speed/select RINSE HOLD. 3. Set the DELAY TIMER if required. 4. Open the door and load the washing. 5. Close the door. 6. Add the detergent/conditioner. 7. Start the washing programme with the START
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Operating Instructions Setting the Washing Programme See "Programme tables" for a suitable programme, correct temperature 3 and possible programme options to suit the type of washing. 0 1. Set the programme selector to the desired washing programme with the desired temperature. The expected duration of the programme selected is displayed in the multi display in minutes. 2. If required, select programme op- tion(s): The indicator of the programme selected lights up. – To change the selectio
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Operating Instructions Setting the delay timer / soaking duration Delay timer The DELAY TIMER button allows the start of a washing programme to be delayed by 1 hour up to a maximum of 19 hours. 0 To do this, press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desired start delay is shown in the multi display, for example 12h for a 12 hour delay. If 19h is displayed and you press again, 0h ap- pears, followed by the duration time of the set programme (displayed in minutes e. g.126). In this
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Operating Instructions Opening and closing the door 0 Open: Pull the handle on the door. 0 Close: Press the door firmly closed. The displays DOOR and START/PAUSE show when the appliance is switched on whether the door can be opened: DOOR Indicator Display START/PAUSE Door opening possible? lights up green flashes red yes yes, after the START/PAUSE lights up green lights up red key is pressed flashes red 1) is off no or lights up red 1) The door is locked because of a high water level or high
