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ÖKO-LAVAMA T 84749 update The envir onmentally friendly washing machine User information[...]
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2 Dear Customer , Please r ead this instruction book carefully befor e using the appliance. Please ensure you fully under stand th e safety instructions on the fir st pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for futur e r eference, and pass it on to any fu t u re ow n e rs . 1 The warning triangle and / or key wor ds ( Wa rn i n [...]
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3 Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 En[...]
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4 Washing Programme Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Washing cycle complete / Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Inlet Hose Co[...]
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Operating Instructions 6 Oper ating Instructions 1 Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standar ds and the German A ppliance Safety Law . However , we also consider it our obligation as a manufactur er to inform you about the following safety information. Prior to initial start-up • Observe the &q[...]
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Operating Instructions 7 Child Safety • P ackaging materials (e .g. films, st yrofoam) can be danger ous for chil- dren. Ther e is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away fr om children. • This appliance is designed to be opera ted by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the contr o ls or play with the appliance. • P ets a[...]
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Operating Instructions 8 2 Disposal P ackaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly . All packaging materials used ar e envir onmentally friendly an d can be disposed of without any danger to the envir onment. • Plastic parts can be r ecycled and ar e identified as follows: • Cardboar d packaging is manufactured fr om recycled paper and [...]
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Operating Instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Fr ont view Deter g ent dispenser dr awer Detergent dispenser drawe r Main door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot . Control panel Flap in front of drain pump Rating plate (behind door) Pre-wash detergent / soaking agent or water softening agent if used . Main w[...]
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Operating Instructions 10 Contr ol Panel Pr ogramme selector The pr ogramme selector is used to select the type of wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) and the water temper atur e accor ding to type of washing. OFF Switches the washing machine off; at all other positions the machine is ON. T o amend pr [...]
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Operating Instructions 11 ST ARCHING Separate star ching, separate conditioning, separ ate treatment of damp clothes (1 rinse, liquid cond itioner is washed in fr om the æ com- partment, spin). This can also be selected if a separa te rinse is necessa ry . In this case, you do not need to add anything to the compartment. DRAIN T o drain the water [...]
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Operating Instructions 12 EASY IRON W ash progr amme at 40 °C for easy-car e items which, after this pr o- gr amme, are to be ir oned only lightly or not at all. 2 ENERGY SAVING Special energy and water saving pr ogramme at about 60 °C, for lightly to normally soiled Cottons/Colour eds (cotton/linen), with extended wash time. Pr ogramme Option Bu[...]
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Operating Instructions 13 TIME SA VER Shortened wash progr amme for lightl y soiled washing, consis ting of three stages with the CO TTONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES pr ogramme and two stages with the other progr ammes. Pr ogrammable functions The pr ogrammable functions Extr a Rinse (RINSE+), W ater Cooling and V ariomatic Spin are described in the Chapte[...]
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Operating Instructions 14 Consumption V alues and Pr ogr amme Times The following table gives the values for selected programmes under standar d conditions. Cons umption va lues depend on the select ed pr o- gr amme settings (optional functions) , washing type and quantity , water pr essur e, such as water inlet temperatur e, water hardness, r oom [...]
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Operating Instructions 15 What does "UPDA TE" mean? The contr ol system of your washin g machine is fully electr onic. The softwar e which determines this co ntr ol system can be repr ogrammed. If a further impr ovement to washing technology is intr o duced by AEG, then your machine can be updated. The cost of the UPDATE will be ad- vised[...]
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Operating Instructions 16 Befor e the first wash 0 Run a washing progr amme without la undry (selecting COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -C ARES 95, with half the normal amount of detergent). This re moves any r esidues fr om the drum which may have been left during manufacturing . Pr eparing for a wash cycle Sorting and pr eparing the washing • Sort the was[...]
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Operating Instructions 17 T y pes of washing and car e symbols Car e symbols help you to choose the corr ect wash pr ogr amme. W ashing should be sorted by type and according to car e symbols. The temperatur es indicated on the ca re symbols ar e the maximum wash temper atures. Cottons ç Cotton and linen items with this ca r e symbol are not sensi[...]
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Operating Instructions 18 Deter gents and Conditioners Which deter g ent and conditioner ? Use only deter gents and conditioner s which ar e suitable fo r use in au- tomatic washing machines. A lways follow the manufacturer's instruc- tions. How much deter gent and conditioner ? The r equir ed quantity depends upon: • the extent of soiling o[...]
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Operating Instructions 19 Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the appropriate washing pr ogramme: – Set the pr ogramme and temper ature using the pr og r amme selector – Select any progr amme options if requir ed 2. Change the Spin Speed / select RINSE HOLD as necessary . 3. Set t[...]
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Operating Instructions 20 2. If requir ed, select the progr amme option(s). The in- dicator display of the selected option lights up. – To change the option pr ess another button. – To cancel a selection, press the button again. Changing Spin Speed /selecting RINSE HOLD 0 To change Spin Speed for the final spin (if neces- sary)/select RINSE HOL[...]
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Operating Instructions 21 Setting the delay ti mer/soaking dur ation Delay timer The DELA Y TIMER button makes it possi ble to delay the start of a wash pr ogramme by 1 to a maximum of 19 hour s. 0 1. Select wash pr ogramme. 2. Pr ess DELA Y TIMER bu tton. When start delay has been set, the DELA Y TIMER display lights up. Depr ess the DELA Y TIMER [...]
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Operating Instructions 22 Opening and closing the door 0 Open: Press the DOOR button. The door springs open. 0 Close: Press the door firmly closed. When the unit is switched on, the DOOR display shows whether the door can be opened: Loading the washing 3 For maximum loads, se e “Progr amme Tables” . For hints on how to prepar e washing correctl[...]
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Operating Instructions 23 Adding deter gent/ conditioners 3 For instructions concerning deter gent and conditioner s, see Section “Detergents and conditioners” . 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser additives dr awer : pr ess the flap so as to be able to gr asp the handle (1), and pull out the dr awer (2). 2. Add the deter gent/conditioner s. Comp[...]
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Operating Instructions 24 3. Push the deter g ent dispenser drawer in fully 3 If using liquid detergents/tablets: Add liquid deter gent or tablets in the quantity recommended by the washing detergent manufactur er . Add liquid detergent with the dosage container provided by the deter gent manufacturer . Starting the wash pr ogramme 0 1. Check that [...]
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Operating Instructions 25 W ashing Progr amme Progr ess Progr am me progr ess display Prior to the start, the pr ogramme steps chosen ar e displayed by the Progr amme progr ess disp lay . During the washing pr ogramme the curr ent pr ogramme step is displayed. Multi display The expected time remaining (in minutes) up to the end of the progr amme is[...]
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Operating Instructions 26 W ashing cycle complete / Removing the washing Once the wash p r og r amme has come to an end the END indicat o r il- luminates on the progr amme progr ess display . • If the EASY IRON progr amme was selected, and anti-cr ease phase of approximately 30 minutes follows the pr ogramme end. Here, the multi di splay show s t[...]
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Operating Instructions 27 Pr ogr amme T ables Wa s h i n g The tables do not show all the possibl e settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Type of washing, Care symbol Max. Load (Dry weight) 1) 1) A 1 0 litre bucket holds ar ound 2.5 kg of dry clothe s (cotton). Pr ogra mme selector Te mper ature [in °C] P ossible P[...]
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Operating Instructions 28 Separ ate Rinse/Conditioning / Star ching / Tr eating Separ ate Spinning 3) Creasin g can be lar gely avoided by keep ing wash loads under 1 kg (rou ghly 5 to 7 easy-care men's shirts). Ty pe o f w a sh i n g Max. load (dry weight) Pr ogramme sele ctor Cottons / Coloured s 6k g STAR CHING Wo ol/Handwash 2kg ST ARCHING[...]
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Operating Instructions 29 Maintenance and Cleaning Contr ol panel Important! Do not use ho usehold furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean panel and operating parts. 0 Wipe over the op erating panels wi th a damp cloth. Use warm water . Deter g ent Dispenser Dr awer The deter gent dispenser drawer should be cleaned fr om time to time. 0 1. P[...]
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Operating Instructions 30 7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment ar ea of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the deter gent dispensing dr awer into the guide tr acks and push it in. Wa s h i n g M a ch in e D r u m The washing machine drum is made fr om rust-free stainless steel. An[...]
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Operating Instructions 31 Cleaning the dr ain pump P aper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing ma- chine with the washing and remain in the dr ain pump casing. Fluff and stra nds of fabric can gather on these items and block the dr ain pump. Ther efore the dr ain pump should be cleaned at least once a year . 1 Warning! Switch o[...]
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Operating Instructions 32 What to do if... T rouble Shooting If the appliance is not working correc tly , please carry out the following checks befor e contacting your local Service For ce Centre. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to re pair a fault caused by incorrect use or installati on, a char ge will be made eve[...]
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Operating Instructions 33 Wa shing machine vi- br ates during oper ation or is unstable. Tr ansport packaging has not been r emoved. Remove tr ansport packaging accor ding to setting up and connection instru ctions. The machine is not level. Adjust the feet accor ding to installation and connection instructions. There is very little washing in the [...]
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Operating Instructions 34 The dr ain pump runs constantly - even when the applian ce is switched off. The Aqua Control anti-flood system has been activa ted. Close the water ta p, r emove the mains plug and inform your local Service For ce Cen- tr e. Fab ric softener wa s not rinsed in, compart- ment æ for condition- er s is filled with wate r . T[...]
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Operating Instructions 35 The rinse water is cloudy . The cause is pr obably a de- tergent wi th a hig h silic ate content. No negative influence on the rinse r esults, use a liquid de- tergent if necessary . When pressing a pro- gr amme option button the corresponding dis- play does not light up. The selected progr a mme op- tion cannot be combine[...]
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Operating Instructions 36 If the washing r esults ar e not sa tisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits ar e pr esent in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect deter gent was used. • Stains were not pr e-treated. • Progr amme or temperatur e was not set corr ectly . • If using modular detergents[...]
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Operating Instructions 37 Carrying out an emer gency 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 fr eezing temper atur es might occur , emer genc y emptying must be carried out. Furthermor e: unscr ew the inlet hose fr om t[...]
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Operating Instructions 38 When the water is completely dr ained: 6. Push the plug secur ely into the em e r gency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secu r e it. 7. Replace the emergency emptyi ng hose in its h older . 8. Put on the flap and close. Emer gency unlocking of the door If the door cannot be opened, it can be opened using the emergen[...]
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Operating Instructions 39 Additional rinse cycle (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However , for people who suffer fr om allergies to deter g ents, it can be helpful to rinse with extr a water . 3 If this function is selected, an extra rinse is added to the CO TTONS/ LINEN, EASY -CARES, EASY IRON and DELI CA[...]
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Operating Instructions 40 W ater cooling It may be necessary to cool the water before dr aining, to prevent ther- mal damage to the plastic outlet pipes. 3 The water is cooled before dr aining out at the end of the main wash (by adding cold water). (This setting is only available with the CO TT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES pr ogrammes, with temper atures[...]
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Operating Instructions 41 V ariomatic spin The variomatic spin is integrated into the final spin. The washing does not cling to the side of the drum as much and can be taken out mor e easily . This can be set with the CO TTONS/LINEN, EASY -CA RES pr o- gr ammes. To s e t Va r i o m at ic Spin: 0 1. T urn the pr o gr amme selector to SHORT SPIN. 2. [...]
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Operating Instructions 42 Pr ogr amme Pr otection T o protect a pr ogramme setting agai nst unintentional cha nges or tam- pering (for example, progr amme selector turned or buttons pr essed ac- cidentally , etc.), set the Pr ogr amme Protection. This will pr otect your washing fr om damage. 3 The Progr amme Protection can be set or r eleased at an[...]
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Operating Instructions 43 Child Safety Featur e If the child safety featur e is set, the door cannot be closed and no washing progr amme can be started. Setting the child safety feature 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the door clock- wise as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after[...]
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Installation and con nection instructio ns 44 Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Pr ecautions • When moving do not tilt the washin g machine onto its fr ont or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to pr event the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Befor e installation inspec[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 45 Installation of the appliance T ransporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed fr om the fr ont). This is to pr event the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Never tr ansport the unit without the tr ansp ort packaging an[...]
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Installation and con nection instructio ns 46 3 The special spanner (A) and the caps (B) (2 each) and (C) (1 each) ar e supplied with it. 3. Remove the scr ew D, including the compr ession 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 r ear panel securel[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 47 Installation-Site pr eparation • The installation su rface must be clea n, dry and level. Do not i nstall on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should neve r be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or sim ilar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting[...]
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Installation and con nection instructio ns 48 Levelling the appliance 3 Self adjusting foot: The rear foot of your washing machine is designed like a spring leg. This makes the mach ine very stable even at high spin speeds. If the washing machine is still not stable during spinning, proceed as follows: 0 1. Set the thre e adjustable feet to the nom[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 49 Electrical Connection Any electrical work requir ed to inst all this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - THIS APPLIA NCE MUST BE EARTH ED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Befor e switching on, mak[...]
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Installation and con nection instructio ns 50 P ermanent 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 r equ ir ed load in compliance with the curren[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 51 W ater connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices pr eventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au- thority r equirements. This appliance is designed to be pe rmanently plumbed into your home’s water supply . Befor e connecting up the machine to [...]
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Installation and con nection instructio ns 52 Inlet Hose Connection A pr essure hose 1.5 m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is r equir ed, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose scr ew conn ections offe r ed by your local Serv- ice Force Centr e is permissible. – Hose sets in lengths of 2. 2 m, 3.5 m and 5 m are[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 53 Wa t e r D ra i n a g e The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the dr ain hose is formed using the plas tic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gr am) thus ensuring there is an air br eak between the drain hose[...]
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Installation and con nection instructio ns 54 If you intend the dr ain hose fr om the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sur e that the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The en d of the dr ainage hose must not be submer ged in the p umped-out water . Otherwise, the water could[...]
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Installation and connection instructions 55 T echnical Data Data Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Height adjustment of about +1 0/-5 mm Load (depending on progr amme) up to 6 kg Ar ea of use Domestic Drum spin speed see Rating Plate W ater pressur e 1-1 0 bar (=1 0–1 00 N/cm 2 = 0.1–1.0 MP a)[...]
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Warranty conditions 56 W arr anty conditions Gr eat Britain Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the follow ing guar antee to the fir st pur chaser of this appl iance. 1. The guar antee is valid for 12 mo nths commencing when the appl iance is ha nded over to the first r etail purchaser , which must be verified by purchase inv oice or similar docu- menta[...]
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Index 58 Index A Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 , 26 Automatic adjustment foo t . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 48 C Child safety fea ture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 , 43 Circulation p ump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 31 Coloureds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 , 27 , 28 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . [...]
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Service & Spare Parts 59 Service & Spar e P arts If after carrying out the necessary ch ecks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e. In guarantee customers should ensu re that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or ele[...]
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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH P ostfach 1 036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www .aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 943 280-0 1-240502-0 1 Subject to change without notice[...]