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AEG 72620 Instruction Book
AEG 72620 Instruction Book

AEG 72620 Instruction Book

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  • Page 1 ÖKO-LAVAMAT 72620 update The environmentally friendly washing machine Instruction book...
  • Page 2 If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone: Printed on environmentally friendly paper. Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically. Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ..........Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents Program Tables ..........25 Washing .
  • Page 5 AEG Service Force ........
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Initial Start-up •...
  • Page 7: Child Safety

    • Repairs to the washing machine may 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.
  • Page 8: Disposal

    Operating Instructions Disposal Packaging • Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of polyethyl- ene (marking >PE<).
  • Page 9: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance Front View Control panel Door with handle Flap in front of drain pump Detergent Dispenser Drawer Pre wash detergent/ soaking agent or water softening agent if used. Main wash detergent in powder form and water softenening agent if required Stain remover Liquid conditioners...
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Operating Instructions 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. Switches the washing machine off, the machine is switched on at all other positions.
  • Page 11: Program Option Buttons

    Operating Instructions DELICATES Main washing cycle for delicates at 30° C or 40° C. WOOLLENS / P (Hand Washing) Main washing cycle (cold to 40° C) for machine washable woollens as well as for hand washable woollen fabrics and silk with the ï (hand washing) care symbol.
  • Page 12: Consumption Data And Wash Times

    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. Load in kg...
  • Page 13: Before Using For The First Time

    Before Using for the First Time 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out a short distance. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent dispenser drawer into the washing machine. When this has been done, the ÖKO lock can function correctly.
  • Page 14: Washing Types And Care Symbols

    Operating Instructions • Shake out washing before placing into the washing machine. • Do not place folded washing into the drum. • Observe tips such as "wash separately" and "wash separately several times"! 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.
  • Page 15: Which Detergent

    Operating Instructions 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 16: And In Which Form

    Operating Instructions And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also avail- able in different forms. Whether you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form, is down to personal choice. Traditional Powders Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer.
  • Page 17: How Much Detergent And Fabric Softener

    How much Detergent and Fabric Softener? The amount to be used depends on • the load: If the detergent manufacturer 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.
  • Page 18: Running A Wash Cycle

    Operating Instructions Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 1. Set the correct washing program: – select the program and the temperature with the program selector – select any program options if required 2.
  • Page 19: Setting The Washing Program

    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 20: Setting The Delay Timer

    Operating Instructions Setting the Delay Timer If necessary set the delay timer: press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly 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 21: Adding Detergent/Conditioner

    Adding Detergent/Conditioner For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see "Detergents and Conditioners". 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), pull out the drawer (2). 2.
  • Page 22: Starting The Washing Program

    Operating Instructions Starting the Washing Program 1. Check whether the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing program: press the START/PAUSE button. The washing program is started, or starts at the end of the time delay set. If the DOOR indicator flashes red when the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the door is not properly closed.
  • Page 23: Washing Program Sequence

    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 pro- gram step is displayed. Multi-Display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the program is displayed on the multi-display.
  • Page 24: Washing Cycle Complete/Removing The Washing

    Operating Instructions Washing Cycle Complete/Removing the Washing Once the washing program has come to an end, END illuminates on the program progress display. If RINSE HOLD was selected, the indicator beside the START/PAUSE button flashes. 1. After a RINSE HOLD, the water must first be pumped out: –...
  • Page 25: Program Tables

    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 í î Delicates ì...
  • Page 26: Separate Fabric Softening/Starching

    Operating Instructions Separate Fabric Softening/Starching 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 Max. Load Program Selector (Weight Dry) 2.5kg 2.5kg Max. Load Program Selector (Weight Dry) 2.5kg...
  • Page 27: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. AEG Service Force Centre has suitable agents available. (Part no: 899 646 401 5214) Remove rust stains on the drum with a stainless steel cleaning agent.
  • Page 28: What To Do When

    After eliminating the error, press the START/PAUSE button. If the error code is displayed again, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre • For all other errors displayed in the multi-display, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, stating the error code.
  • Page 29 Malfunction The machine is not level. There is only very little wash- Washing machine ing in the machine (e.g. only vibrates during opera- a bath robe). tion or is unstable. Water could not be com- pletely pumped out prior to spinning because the drain hose is kinked or the drain pump is blocked.
  • Page 30 Operating Instructions Malfunction Washing has not been spun sufficiently, there is water left in the drum. Error code appears. Door cannot be opened when the machine is switched off. Remnants of detergent are building up in the detergent dispenser drawer. Rinse water is cloudy.
  • Page 31: If The Washing Results Are Not Satisfactory

    If the Washing Results are not Satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient washing powder has been added. • Incorrect washing powder was used. • Stains were not pretreated. • Program or temperature was not set correctly. •...
  • Page 32: Carrying Out An Emergency Emptying

    Operating Instructions Carrying out an Emergency Emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an 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 if danger of freezing occurs.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    (It is normal for the pump to turn in steps.) If the impeller cannot be turned at all please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. 6. Replace the cover (1) (insert the ridges on the cover into the guiding slots) and screw on tightly in a clockwise direction (2).
  • Page 34: Unlocking The Door In An Emergency

    Operating Instructions Unlocking the Door in an Emergency If the door cannot be opened (e.g. due to a faulty door lock or due to a power cut during the washing program), it can be opened using the emergency unlock feature. 1.
  • Page 35 When the additional rinse function is selected, the RINSE the program progress display illuminates prior to program start and during the additional rinse. 4. If you wish to check whether the additional rinse function is selected: – Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN. –...
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions Switching off Wash-Water Cooling: 1. Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN. 2. Press the PRE WASH button for at least 5 seconds. As soon as the button is pressed MAINWASH flashes on the program progress display. After 5 seconds MAINWASH ceases to flash and illumi- nates continuously for 5 seconds.
  • Page 37: Service & Spare Parts

    S-No. Customer Care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further infor- mation on AEG products please contact our customer care department. 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ 0870 5 929 929...
  • Page 38: Guarantee Conditions

    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).
  • Page 39 European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: – 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 40: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When moving, do not tip the washing machine onto it’s front or left hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the possibility of electrical components becoming wet.
  • Page 41: Appliance Dimensions

    Appliance Dimensions Front and Side Views Rear View Important! This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only. Installation and Connection Instructions...
  • Page 42: Appliance Installation

    Installation and Connection Instructions Appliance Installation The appliance worktop must not be removed to gain a height reduction when installing under a kitchen worktop. Appliance Transit • To prevent electrical components becoming wet when moving the appliance, do not tip the washing machine onto it’s front or the left hand side (viewed from the front).
  • Page 43: Removing Transit Packaging

    Removing Transit Packaging Important! Ensure all transit packaging is removed prior to installation. Retain transit packaging for future use. The appliance is supplied with a spanner (H) and plastic caps (E) (2 pcs.) and (G) (1 pc). 1. Remove the hose holder (A). 2.
  • Page 44: Installation-Site Preparation

    Installation and Connection Instructions Installation-Site Preparation • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. • Do not install on deep pile carpet. • If the appliance is installed next to heat source (e. g. cooking appli- ance), a heat insulating pad (85 x 57 cm) must be placed between the washing machine and the heat source.
  • Page 45: Electrical Connection

    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. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on...
  • Page 46: Permanent Connection

    Installation and Connection Instructions 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- rent electrical regulations.
  • Page 47: Water Connection

    Water Connection The washing machine is provided with safety devices preventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water authority requirements. This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home’s water supply. 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 48: Inlet Hose Connection

    The inlet hose provided is 1.2 or 1.3 metres depending on the model. If a longer inlet hose is required contact your AEG Service Force Centre. Under no circumstances should hoses be connected together to provide a longer length.
  • Page 49: Water Drainage

    Longer drain hoses are availa- ble in lengths of 2.7 and 4 metres from your AEG Service Force Centre. If you intend the drain hose from the washing machine to...
  • Page 50: Technical Data

    Area of use Wash cycle drum speed Spin cycle drum speed Water pressure AEG Service Force If you wish to contact your local AEG Service Force Centre for advice or spare parts, telephone: (=10–100N/cm 0870 5 929 929 85x60x60cm 95cm approx.
  • Page 51: Index

    INDEX Additional rinse ..... . 34 Conditioner ....14 liquid .
  • Page 52 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG H 243 289 840 - 01 - 0999...

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