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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 72640 update e 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. Prior to initial start-up •...
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.
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<...
Description of the Appliance Front view Detergent dispenser drawer Screw feet (height-adjustable) Detergent dispenser drawer Main wash detergent in powder form and water softening agent if required Stain removers Operating Instructions Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Main door Flap in front of drain pump Pre-wash detergent/ soaking agent or...
Operating Instructions Control panel Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button Programme op- tion buttons Multi-display Programme selector The programme selector is used to select the washing cycle (for example water level, drum move- ment, number of rinses, spin speed) and the temperature ac- cording to the type of washing.
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Operating Instructions EASY-CARES Main wash cycle for easy-care fabrics (mixed fibres) at 40 °C to 60 °C. EASY IRON position: Main wash cycle at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which, after washing with 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. The programme options are not needed for normally soiled washing. The different functions can be combined together depending on the programme.
Consumption data 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/ temperature COTTONS/LINEN 95 COTTONS/LINEN 60 COTTONS/LINEN 40 EASY-CARES 40 DELICATES 30 WOOL/P (hand wash) 30 1) Note: The selected programme is tested in accordance with EN 60 456.
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: •...
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.
Changing the spin speed/Selecting the rinse hold function If required, change the spin speed for the final spin/select rinse hold: Changing the spin speed Continue pressing the spin speed/RINSE HOLD but- ton until the indicator for the desired spin speed is illuminated.
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.
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 lights up green lights up green is off 1) The door is locked because of a high water level or high temperature...
Operating Instructions Add detergent / conditioner For instructions concerning detergent 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), and pull out the drawer (2).
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.
Changing the washing programme Changing or cancelling the wash programme 1. Press the START/PAUSE button. 2. Turn the programme selector to OFF. The washing programme is cancelled. 3. If required, set a new washing programme. Otherwise, turn the pro- gramme selector to DRAIN and press the START/PAUSE button. The washing programme can be interrupted at any time with the START/PAUSE button and can be continued by pressing the button again.
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: –...
Programme Tables Washing The tables do not show all the possible settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Type of washing; care symbol Cottons ç Energy-saving programme: Cottons ç Linen è ë Easy-cares ê í Delicates ì...
Operating Instructions Separate conditioning/starching Type of washing Cottons/linen Separate rinse Type of washing Cottons/linen Easy-cares Delicates Woollens/Hand Wash Separate spin Type of washing Cottons/linen Easy-cares Delicates Woollens/Hand Wash Max. Load Programme selector (dry weight) Max. Load Programme selector (dry weight) 2.5kg 2.5kg Max.
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.
Operating Instructions 7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the detergent dispensing drawer into the guide tracks and push it in. Washing Machine Drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel.
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.
Operating Instructions What to do if... 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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Problem Water tap is closed. No water flows. Filter in screw connection of Fault code the inlet hose is blocked. pears. The display RINSE + flashes Water tap is blocked with limescale or is faulty. The transport packaging has not been removed. The machine is not level.
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Operating Instructions Problem Water runs out from under the washing ma- chine. Fabric softener was not washed in, compart- ment æ for condition- ers is filled with water. Washing heavily creased The washing is not suf- ficiently spun. Water is left in the drum.
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Problem The door is locked due to a high water level or a high temperature. (the DOOR dis- play is off). The door cannot be opened when the ap- pliance is switched on. Power failure! (All displays have gone off.) For safety reasons the door remains locked for 4 to 10 minutes.
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. •...
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.
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 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 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. • Never transport the unit without the transport packaging and bolts/ bars.
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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-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 Floor unevenness can be compensated for and the height can be cor- rected with the four adjustable screw feet. The height can be adjusted in a range of +10 ... -5 mm. To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied. 1.
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 the...
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 current electrical regulations.
• If less than 1 bar: Unscrew the inlet hose from the appliance at the inlet solenoid valve and remove the flow regulator (to do this, remove the filter with needle nose pliers and remove the rubber washer be- hind the filter). Replace the filter.
Installation and connection instructions Inlet Hose Connection A pressure hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. 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. –...
Installation and connection instructions Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
Installation and connection instructions If you intend the drain hose from the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The end of the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped-out water.
Technical data Height Adjustment Load (depending on the programme) Area of use Drum speed, spinning Water pressure Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Installation and connection instructions approx. +10 / -5mm max. 5kg Domestic see rating plate 1-10bar (=10-100 N/cm = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)
Warranty conditions Warranty conditions Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...
Service & Spare Parts & 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 have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
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