AEG KO-LAVAMAT 72620 Instruction Book

AEG KO-LAVAMAT 72620 Instruction Book

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  • Page 1 ÖKO-LAVAMAT 72620 update The environmentally friendly washing machine Instruction book...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Above all, observe the "Safety" section in the first pages. Keep these user instructions in a safe place for future reference. Please pass them along to future owners of the appliance. Important information concerning your safety and proper functioning of the appliance is highlighted with the warning triangle or the signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Operating instructions Safety ............Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents Program Tables ..........24 Washing .
  • Page 5 Contents Power supply ..........43 Water connection .
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety 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: Prior to initial start-up •...
  • Page 7: General Safety

    Safety of children • Packaging materials (e.g. sheet and Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of asphyxiation! Keep packaging materials at a safe distance from children. • Children are often unable to recognise the dangers involved with electrical appliances. Provide for proper supervision during operation, and do not allow children to play with the washing machine –...
  • Page 8: Disposal

    Operating instructions • Small animals may gnaw at electrical power cables and water hoses. Danger of electrical shock and water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine. Disposal Dispose of the packaging! Dispose of washing machine packaging materials properly. All packag- ing materials are environmentally sound and can be safely disposed of, or burned in a refuse incineration plant.
  • Page 9: Environmental Protection Tips

    Environmental protection tips • No pre-wash is required for normally soiled washing. This saves you detergent, water and time (and is good for the environment!). • If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the wash- ing machine is especially efficient. •...
  • Page 10: Description Of The Appliance

    Operating instructions Description of the Appliance Front View Control Panel Door with handle Flap in front of the circula- tion pump Drawer for detergent and conditioner Pre-wash detergent/ detergent for soaking or water sof- tener Main wash detergent (powder) and water softener if required In-wash stain treat- ment...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control Panel Program Selector Program Selector The program selector defines the nature of the washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of washing, as well as the wash temperature. I (OFF) Switches the washing machine off, the machine is switched on at all other positions.
  • Page 12: Additional Program Buttons

    Operating instructions à (DELICATES) Main washing cycle for delicates. Temperature: 30 °C or 40 °C. s/P (WOOLLENS/HAND WASHING) Main washing cycle (r/COLD to 40 °C) for machine washable wool- lens as well as for hand washable woollen fabrics and silk with the ï...
  • Page 13: Consumption Data And Time Required

    ä (STAIN ) For treating heavily soiled or stained washing. (In-wash stain treatment is washed in from the m compartment at the optimal point in the program cycle.) When the s/P (WOOLLENS/HAND WASHING) setting is chosen, the additional programs cannot be selected (any buttons pressed do not have any effect).
  • Page 14: Before Washing The First Time

    Operating instructions Before washing the first time 1. Pull the detergent drawer a short distance out of the control panel. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent drawer and into the washing machine. This is required in order to seal the wash-water con- tainer so that the ECO valve can function properly.
  • Page 15: Washing Types And Care Symbols

    Operating instructions • Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine. • Do not place folded washing into the drum. • Observe tips for proper care such as "wash separately" and "wash sep- arately several times"!. Washing types and care symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program.
  • Page 16: Detergent And Conditioner

    Operating instructions Detergent and conditioner Which detergent and conditioner? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent and conditioner? The required quantity depends upon: • the amount of washing If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full load detergent quantity for very small loads.
  • Page 17: Performing A Washing Cycle

    Performing A Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is performed in the following steps: 1. Set the correct washing program: – select the program and the temperature with the program selector – select additional program(s) if required 2. If required, change the spin speed/select RINSE HOLD. 3.
  • Page 18: Setting The Washing Program

    Operating instructions Setting the Washing Program See "Program Tables" for a suitable program, correct temperature and possible additional programs to suit the type of washing. Set the program selector to the desired program and the desired temperature. The expected duration of the pro- gram selected is displayed on the multi-display in minutes.
  • Page 19: Setting The Delay Timer

    Setting the Delay Timer If necessary set the delay timer: press the b (DELAY TIMER) button repeat- edly until the desired time delay is displayed in the multi-display, for example 12h for a 12 hour delay start of the program. If 19h is displayed and you press the button again, the duration of the washing program set appears (displayed in minutes, e.g.
  • Page 20: Add Detergent/Conditioner

    Operating instructions Add detergent/conditioner For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see "Detergents and Conditioners". 1. Open drawer: press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), pull out the drawer (2). 2. Add detergent/conditioner. Pre wash detergent/detergent for soaking (for additional programs k/PRE WASH, q/SOAKING), or water softener.
  • Page 21: Starting The Washing Program

    Starting the Washing Program 1. Check whether the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing program: press the O/s (START/ PAUSE) button. The washing program is started, or starts at the end of the time delay set. If the K (DOOR) indicator flashes red when the O/s (START/PAUSE) button is pressed, the door is not properly closed.
  • Page 22: Washing Program Sequence

    Operating instructions Washing Program Sequence Program Progress Display Prior to the start, the program steps chosen are displayed on the program progress display. During the washing program, the current program step is displayed. Multi-Display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the program is displayed on the multi-display.
  • Page 23: Washing Cycle Complete/Removing The Washing

    Washing Cycle Complete/Removing the Washing Once the washing program has come to an end, L (END) illuminates on the program progress display. If o (RINSE HOLD) was selected, the indicator beside the O/s (START/PAUSE) button flashes. 1. After a RINSE HOLD, the water must first be pumped out: –...
  • Page 24: Program Tables

    Operating instructions Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following, but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Type of Washing, Care Symbol Cottons ç Energy Saving Program Cottons ç Linen è ë Easy-Cares ê...
  • Page 25: Separate Gentle Rinsing/Starching/Conditioning

    Separate Gentle Rinsing/Starching/Conditioning Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Easy-Cares Delicates Separate Rinsing Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Easy-Cares Delicates Woollens/Hand Washing Separate Spinning Type of Washing Cottons/Linen Easy-Cares Delicates Woollens/Hand Washing Operating instructions Max. Load Program Selector (Weight Dry) 2.5kg 2.5kg Max. Load Program Selector (Weight Dry) 2.5kg...
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Caring

    Operating instructions Cleaning and Caring Control panel Attention! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleansers for cleaning control panels and control elements. Wipe control panels with a moist cloth. Use warm water. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time. 1.
  • Page 27: Washing Drum

    Washing drum The washing drum is made of rust-free stainless steel. Rusty objects in the washing drum may lead to rust deposits on the drum. Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with acid containing decalcifying agents, abrasives containing chlorine or iron, or steel wool. Appropriate cleansers are available from our customer service depart- ment.
  • Page 28: What To Do When

    Operating instructions What to do when… The somewhat different, in comparison to older wash- ing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to the modern drive system. A rattling sound on startup – in particular when using for the first time – is caused by the circulation pump and is due to the design.
  • Page 29 Malfunction Door is probably not closed Error code appears properly. The height adjustable threaded feet are not cor- rectly adjusted. There is only very little wash- ing in the drum (e.g. only a Washing machine toweling dressing gown). vibrates during opera- Water could not be com- tion or is unstable.
  • Page 30 Operating instructions Malfunction Washing is not spun properly, water is still visible in the drum. Fault code is dis- played. Door cannot be opened when the machine is switched off. Remnants of detergent are building up in the detergent drawer. Rinse water is cloudy.
  • Page 31: If The Washing Results Are Not Satisfactory

    If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits in the drum • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. • Program or temperature not set correctly. •...
  • Page 32: Perform Emergency Drain

    Operating instructions Perform emergency drain • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emergency drain must be performed. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency draining must be carried out if danger of freezing occurs.
  • Page 33: Clean The Circulating Pump

    When the water is completely drained: 7. Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose. 8. Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into the mounting. 9. Put on the flap and close. The ECO valve does not function when the machine has been fully emptied.
  • Page 34: Emergency Release For Fill-In Door

    Operating instructions Emergency release for fill-in door If the fill-in door can no longer be opened (e.g. due to a defective door release or power failure during the washing program), it can be opened with the help of the emergency release. 1.
  • Page 35: Additional Rinse And/Or Water Cooling

    Additional Rinse and/or Water Cooling The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption. • For people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful to rinse with more water (additional rinse). • It can be necessary to cool down the water prior to pumping out in order to avoid thermal damage to plastic waste pipes (water cooling).
  • Page 36: Water Cooling

    Operating instructions 3. Release the q (SOAKING) button whilst +Á (RINSE ously illuminated. Once +Á (RINSE function is disabled. Water Cooling The water is cooled prior to pumping out at the end of the main wash- ing cycle (by adding cold water). (This setting is only effective for t (COTTONS/LINEN) at a temperature of over 40 °C.) As supplied from the factory, the water cooling function is not enabled.
  • Page 37: Installation And Connection Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tip the washing machine over the front or the left side (seen from the front). Electrical components could become wet! • Check the washing machine for transport damages. You should never connect a damaged appliance.
  • Page 38: Dimensions Of The Appliance

    Installation and Connection Instructions Dimensions of the appliance Front and Side Views Rear View...
  • Page 39: Installation Of The Appliance

    Installation of the appliance Washing machines with arched covers are not suited for installation beneath countertops. Transporting the appliance • Do not lay the washing machine on the front or on the left side (seen from the front); otherwise the electrical components could become wet! •...
  • Page 40: Remove Transportation Protection

    Installation and Connection Instructions Remove transportation protection Attention! Be absolutely certain that all shipping braces have been removed before installing the appliance. Store all shipping braces in a safe place in case they are required for future transport (moving). Special spanner H and cover caps E (2 off) and G (1 off) are supplied with the appliance.
  • Page 41: Prepare The Installation Place

    Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor wax and other smearing substances, so that the appliance does not slip off. Do not use any lubricant as sliding aid. • Installation on a high-veil carpet or floor tiles with soft sponge backs is not recommended because the standing safety of the appliance is then no longer ensured.
  • Page 42: Levelling On Uneven Floors

    Installation and Connection Instructions Levelling on uneven floors Using the four adjustable threaded feet, compensation can be made for unevenness in the floor and the height of the appliance adjusted. The height can be adjusted over the range +10... -5 mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces.
  • Page 43: Power Supply

    Power supply Details on the mains voltage, type of current and the neces- sary fuse protection are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is above and behind the door. For permanent electrical con- nection within the electrical circuit, provisions must be made which allow for electrical disconnec- tion of the appliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least 3 mm at all poles.
  • Page 44: Water Feed

    Installation and Connection Instructions Water feed A flexible pressure tubing of 1.3m length is supplied. If a longer feed tubing is needed, a complete VDE-approved tubing set with mounted screw connections, supplied by our customer service, should be used exclusively. –...
  • Page 45: Water Drain-Off

    1m, measured from the standing level of the machine. For delivery heights above 1m please establish contact with the AEG customer service. Installation and Connection Instructions...
  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Installation and Connection Instructions Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with open door Height adjustment Weight when empty Load (depending on the program) Area of use Wash cycle drum speed Spin cycle drum speed Water pressure 85x60x60cm approx. +10/-5mm approx.
  • Page 47: Service Departments/Guarantee Conditions

    In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part- ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are appli- cable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont valables.
  • Page 48 Fax: 371 2 821286 Lthuania Electrolux Lthuania Verkui 29 2600 Vilnus Tel.: 372 272 3326 Fax: 372 272 3366 Namibia AEG NAMIBIA (PTY) LIM- ITED-Jeppe Street Northern Industrial Area Windhoek Tel.: (061) 21-6082/4 Fax: (061) 217838 New Zealand Euro-Life New Zealand Ltd.
  • Page 49 Slovenia Electrolux Slovenia D.O.O. Traska Ul. 132 1000 Ljubljana Tel.: 61 1234 137 Fax: 61 1234 238 South Africa AEG (Pty) Ltd. 55, 12th Road P.O. Box 1 02 64 Kew/Johannesburg 2000 Tel.: 8069111 Syria Masri & Shami P.O. Box 24 96 Damascus Tel.: 214080...
  • Page 50: Index

    Index INDEX Additional Rinse ..... 35 Calcium ......31 Conditioner .
  • Page 51: Service

    SERVICE If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do when ..." in these user instructions. If you do not find any applicable instructions there, contact your customer service centre. (Addresses and telephone number can be found in the "Service Depart- ments"...
  • Page 52 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG H 243 289 740 - 01 - 0900...

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