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AEG OKO-LAVAMAT 1271 VI TURBO Instruction Booklet

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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 1271 VI TURBO
The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
Instruction booklet
ON
OFF
DELAY
DRYING
SPIN
RESET
500
700
900
1200
START
TIME
SPEED
PREWASH
SHORT SPIN
SPIN
WASH
PUMP OUT
RINSE
SOFTENERS
EXTRA
RINSE
START
GENTLE RINSES
RINSE HOLD
STAIN
QUICK
PREWASH
RINSE
HOLD
PAUSE
SOAK
PUMP OUT
SPIN
WOOLLENS
DRY
END
DELICATES
95
COTTON
E
60
50
40
30
DRYING
COLD
30
60
40
50
30
40
40
30
EASY-CARES
DRYING

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  • Page 1 ÖKO-LAVAMAT 1271 VI TURBO The environmentally friendly washer-dryer Instruction booklet DELAY DRYING SPIN RESET 1200 COTTON START TIME SPEED PREWASH SHORT SPIN SPIN WASH PUMP OUT RINSE SOFTENERS EXTRA RINSE START GENTLE RINSES RINSE HOLD STAIN QUICK PREWASH RINSE HOLD...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha- size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions ..........6 Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents And in which form? ..........23 TRADITIONAL POWDERS .
  • Page 5 Contents Something not working? ........38 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

  • Page 7: Child Safety

    Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed 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. •...

  • Page 8: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!

  • Page 9: Tips For Environmental Protection

    Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). •...

  • Page 10: Main Features Of Your Washer-Dryer

    Main features of your washer-dryer • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm. •...

  • Page 11: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel DELAY START Adjustable feet DRYING SPIN RESET TIME 1200 SPEED COTTON PREWASH SHORT SPIN SPIN WASH PUMP OUT RINSE SOFTENERS EXTRA RINSE START GENTLE RINSES RINSE HOLD STAIN QUICK PREWASH RINSE HOLD PAUSE...

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel DELAY DRYING START TIME STAIN QUICK A = Mains-on light B = ON/OFF button C = Delay start button D = Display E = Drying time button F = Option buttons G = START/PAUSE button H = Spin speed button J = Programme progress display K = Programme selector dial...

  • Page 13: On/Off Button

    Description of the appliance The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx. 67°C for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be combined with STAIN and QUICK). ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on.

  • Page 14: Drying Time Button

    Description of the appliance During the last hour, the remaining time is displayed every 5 minutes. The delayed start function cannot be used with the SPIN or PUMP OUT programmes. To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY START button until the required time is displayed or, if you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed.

  • Page 15: Prewash

    PREWASH The machine performs a prewash cycle at 40°C max. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Easy-cares, and with emptying of the water only for Delicates. This option is not available with the wool programme. For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.

  • Page 16: Display

    Description of the appliance Display The display shows the following information: • if the programme selector dial is on the RESET position, three flashing dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate that the machine is ready to receive instructions for the required wash programme;...

  • Page 17: Cancelling A Programme

    Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position: three flashing dashes will be displayed. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to RESET and then to the PUMP OUT programme.

  • Page 18: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.

  • Page 19: Preparing The Wash Cycle

    Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). •...

  • Page 20: Weight Of Laundry

    Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Bathrobes Work shirts Quilt covers Sheets Blouses Hand towels Tea towels Shirts Pillowcases Night-gowns/Pyjamas Tablecloths Underwear Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme.
  • Page 21 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, easy-cares or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing.

  • Page 22: Detergents And Additives

    Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent?... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.

  • Page 23: And In Which Form

    And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is to own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.

  • Page 24: Preparing The Drying Cycle

    Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry- ing cycle.

  • Page 25: Drying Symbols On Garment Labels

    Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols refer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature) Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry Garments marked with the symbol Duration of the drying cycle The drying time can vary according to...

  • Page 26: Additional Drying

    Preparing the drying cycle Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying cycle. Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fab- rics, avoid excessive drying. Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) The NON-STOP programme can be used with •...

  • Page 27: How To Wash

    How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compart-...

  • Page 28: Selection Of The Desired Wash Programme

    How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light on. Selection of the spin speed To select the desired spin speed, press the SPIN SPEED button: the correspond- ing light comes on.

  • Page 29: Selection Of The Delay Start Option

    Selection of the DELAY START option To delay starting of a programme, press the DELAY START button before starting the machine. The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 2 seconds, after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on the display.

  • Page 30: At The End Of The Programme

    How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically and three flashing zeros are displayed. The END and spin speed pilot lights, as well as the pilot light(s) corre- sponding to the selected option(s), stay on. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the corresponding pilot light on the programme progress display flashes to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.

  • Page 31: How To Dry

    How to dry Drying only Warning! Do not exceed the maximum laundry loads: 2.25 kg for linen and cottons 1.5 kg for easy-cares. The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe. Depress the ON/OFF button to switch the machine on.

  • Page 32: Programme Charts

    Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work garments, Whites 95°-60° sheets, household linen, underwear, tow- els. Cotton and linen, for example normally to 60° Whites lightly soiled sheets ECONOMY and household linen. Coloured cotton or Coloured 60°-50°...

  • Page 33: Programme Charts

    Programme chart Special programmes Type of laun- Programme Soak at 40°C. Stop with water in drum. To empty only: press the START/PAUSE button. Heavily soiled To empty and spin: Soak fabrics, except select the desired spin wool. speed and press the START/PAUSE button.

  • Page 34: Programme Chart

    Programme chart Drying Degree of drying Type of fabric Cotton and Extra dry linen Ideal for towelling (bathrobes, materials bath towels, etc.) Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, Store dry (*) bathrobes) Suitable for items to Easy-cares and put away without mixed fabrics ironing (jumpers,...

  • Page 35: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit- tle to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance.

  • Page 36: Drain Filter

    Cleaning and maintenance Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean. Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come out of the filter. Pull out the filter.

  • Page 37: Emergency Emptying Out

    Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; •...

  • Page 38: Something Not Working

    Something not working? If, during the spin cycle, the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by tradi- tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines.
  • Page 39 Problem Possible cause The water tap is closed (E00). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E00). The machine does not fill The small filter of the water inlet hose is clogged (E00). The door is not properly closed (E20).
  • Page 40 Something not working? Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Possible cause The transit bolts have Check that the machine not been removed. has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The feet have not been Carefully level the machine.
  • Page 41 Problem Possible cause The unbalance detection device that prevents excessive vibration during spinning has cut in. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The water tap is not open (E00). The drain filter is clogged. The drying time has not been selected.

  • Page 42: Unsatisfactory Washing Results

    Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. •...

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure This appliance complies with the following EC directives: 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”.

  • Page 44: Service & Spare Parts

    Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in the “Troubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical break- down.
  • Page 45 Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further infor- mation on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart- ment. Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 350350 Service & Spare Parts...

  • Page 46: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appli- ance. 1.The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
  • Page 47 European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar- antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual- ifications: The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.

  • Page 48: Instructions For Installation And Electrical Connection

    Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. •...

  • Page 49: Dimensions Of The Appliance

    Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view DELAY DRYING SPIN 1200 RESET COTTON START TIME SPEED PREWASH SHORT SPIN SPIN WASH PUMP OUT RINSE SOFTENERS EXTRA RINSE START RINSE HOLD GENTLE RINSES STAIN QUICK PREWASH RINSE HOLD PAUSE SOAK PUMP OUT COLD...

  • Page 50: Installation

    Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.

  • Page 51: Positioning

    Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.

  • Page 52: Water Inlet (Cold Water Connection Only)

    Installation Water inlet (cold water connection only) Before connect- ing the hose be sure to fit the mesh filter «A» supplied as per diagram. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks.

  • Page 53: In The Interest Of The Environment

    If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied. Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.

  • Page 54: Permanent Connection

    Installation Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow Blue Brown If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E»...

  • Page 55: Bulding-In

    Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimen- sions shown in picture A. Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally pre- arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left.
  • Page 56 Building-in c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thick- ness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again.
  • Page 57 Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of a base when the installation requires an integrated appliance to be raised Where the appliance has been raised by mounting onto a wooden base pro- vided by the installer. The material used to construct the base should have a non slip surface, be water repellent and if possible be one solid piece.
  • Page 58 Building-in With the appliance installed adjust all four feet ensuring the machine is stable, and a clearance of approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop. A final check for stability should be carried out with the machine on spin with a load, this will identify the need for any further fine adjust- ment to the feet.
  • Page 59 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 124.975.591-02-0898...

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