The environmentally friendly washing machine (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for AEG ÖKO-LAVAMAT 76689 update
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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 76689 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.
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 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.
• Repairs to washing machines must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. • Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing inter- nal components to be accessible.
Operating Instructions 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<...
Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Front view Detergent dispenser Control panel drawer Rating plate (behind door) Main door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Flap in front of Automatic drain pump adjustment foot. Detergent dispenser drawer Stain removers Pre-wash detergent/ Main wash detergent soaking agent or in powder form and...
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.
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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.
Operating Instructions Programme option buttons The programme options buttons are used to adapt the washing programme to suit the degree of soil- ing of the washing. Programme options are not re- quired for normally soiled washing. The different functions can be combined together depending on the programme.
The control system of your machine is fully electronic. The software which determines this control system can be reprogrammed. If a fur- ther improvement to washing technology is introduced by AEG then 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.
Operating Instructions Before the first wash 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 •...
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.
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: •...
Operating Instructions Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 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.
Operating Instructions Setting the Washing Programme See "Programme tables" for a suitable programme, correct temperature and possible programme options to suit the type of washing. 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.
Operating Instructions Changing the spin speed/Selecting Rinse Hold If necessary, change the spin speed for the final spin/select RINSE HOLD: Press the Spin speed/RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the indicator of the required spin speed or of RINSE HOLD illuminates. If RINSE HOLD is selected, the washing remains in the final rinse water.
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. 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.
Operating Instructions Opening and closing the door Open: Pull the handle on the door. 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...
Operating Instructions Add detergent / conditioner For instructions concerning detergent and conditioners, see "Detergents and conditioners". 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go. 2. Adding detergent / conditioner Compartment for in-wash stain treatment Compartment for powder main detergent (If you use water softening agent and require the right compartment for the...
Operating Instructions Starting the washing programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing programme: Press the START/PAUSE button The washing programme is started or starts at the end of the time delay set. If the DOOR display flashes red when the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the door is not properly closed.
Operating Instructions Washing Programme Progress Programme progress display Prior to the start, the programme steps chosen are displayed by the Programme progress display. During the washing programme the current programme step is displayed. Multi-display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the programme is displayed in the multi display.
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Operating Instructions Changing the Spin Speed During the washing programme, the spin speed can still be changed or RINSE HOLD can be set. 1. Press the START/PAUSE button. 2. Change the speed with the Spin speed/RINSE HOLD button. 3. Press the START/PAUSE button again. The washing programme continues.
Operating Instructions Washing cycle is complete/Removing the washing Once the washing programme has come to an end, END illuminates on the programme progress display. If RINSE HOLD was selected, the display beside the START/ PAUSE button flashes. 1. After a rinse hold, the water must first be pumped out: –...
Operating Instructions Programme tables Washing Not all possible settings are listed below, only those which are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Programme Possible Max. load Type of washing; selector; programme op- care symbol (dry weight) temperature tions PRE WASH Cottons COTTONS/LINEN SOAKING...
Operating Instructions Maintenance and Cleaning Control panel Important! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean panel and operating parts. Wipe over the operating panels with a damp cloth. Use warm water. Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned from time to time. 1.
Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron, or steel wool. Your local AEG Service Force Centre has suitable agents available. Remove any rust stains on the drum using a stainless steel cleaning agent.
Operating Instructions Cleaning the drain pump Paper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing ma- chine with the washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump. Therefore the drain pump should be cleaned at least once a year.
Trouble Shooting If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local AEG Service Force Centre. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to re- pair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy Water tap is closed. Open the water tap. Close the water tap. Unscrew No water flows. Filter in screw connection of the hose from the tap, re- Fault code the inlet hose is blocked. move the filter and clean un- pears.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy The screw connection on the Tighten the inlet hose screw inlet hose is leaking. connection Check the drainage hose and The drainage hose is leaking. replace it if necessary. The washing drain pump Close cover correctly. cover is not correctly closed.
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Operating Instructions Problem Possible Cause Remedy Wait until the DOOR display lights up green. If it is still necessary to open the door: The door is locked due to a turn the programme selector high water level or a high to OFF turn the programme temperature.
Operating Instructions If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect detergent was used. • Stains were not pre-treated. • Programme or temperature was not set correctly. •...
Operating Instructions Carrying out an emergency emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water, emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency emptying must be carried out. Furthermore: unscrew the inlet hose from the water tap and drain off the water.
Operating Instructions When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency emptying hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Additional Rinse (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption.
Operating Instructions Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the door cannot be closed and no washing programme can be started. Setting the child safety feature Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the door clock- wise as far as it will go.
Installation and connection instructions Installation and connection instructions Technical data Height Adjustment approx. +10 / -6mm Load (depending on the max. 5kg programme) Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning see rating plate Water pressure 1-10bar (=10-100 N/cm = 0.1-1.0 Mpa) Dimensions (dimensions in mm)
Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Precautions • When moving do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. •...
Installation and connection instructions Installation of the appliance Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. •...
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Installation and connection instructions The special spanner A and the caps B (2 each) and C (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compression spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel securely.
Installation and connection instructions Installation-Site preparation • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. Do not install on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or similar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting the screw feet.
Installation and connection instructions Levelling the appliance Self adjusting foot: The rear foot of your washing machine is designed like a spring leg. This makes the machine very stable even at high spin speeds. If the washing machine is still not stable during spinning, proceed as follows: 1.
Installation and connection instructions Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
Installation and connection instructions WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the...
Installation and connection instructions Water connection The washing machine is provided with safety devices preventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au- thority requirements. This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home’s water supply.
If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections is permissible, available from AEG Service Force Centres. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m, and 5m are available for washing machines without Aqua-Control.
(see diagram). Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water. Longer drain hoses are available in lengths of 2.7 and 4 metres from your AEG Service Force Centre.
Installation and connection instructions Fitting under kitchen worktops Important: The water supply tap and power outlet must remain acces- sible after the appliance is installed. Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the cur-...
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary 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).
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