AEG KO-LAVAMAT 1271 Instruction Booklet

Environmentally friendly washer-dryer
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ÖKO-LAVAMAT 1271 T TURBO
The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
La lavadora-secadora ecológica
A környezetbarát mosó- és szárítógép
Instruction booklet
Instrucciones para el uso
Használati utasítás
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60
D
50
C
40
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30
60
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  • Page 1 ÖKO-LAVAMAT 1271 T TURBO The environmentally friendly washer-dryer La lavadora-secadora ecológica A környezetbarát mosó- és szárítógép Instruction booklet Instrucciones para el uso Használati utasítás 1200...
  • 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 Preparing the drying cycle ........22 Load .
  • Page 5 Contents Technical data..........42 Service .
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as man- ufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel.
  • Page 7: Child Safety

    Child safety • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside. •...
  • Page 8: Disposal

    Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >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! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Adjustable feet Control panel 1200 Door Drain filter...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control panel A B C D 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 Programme selector dial...
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 F - G or PUMP OUT D 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 h is displayed.
  • Page 14: Prewash

    Description of the appliance PREWASH The machine performs a prewash cycle at 40°C max. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, 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 15: Display

    Display The display shows the following information: • if the programme selector dial is on the RESET O 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 16: Cancelling A Programme

    Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET O position: three flashing dashes will be displayed. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum option), turn the selector dial first to RESET O and (RINSE HOLD then to the PUMP OUT programme D.
  • Page 17: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    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. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Weight Of Laundry

    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 20 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics 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 21: Detergents And Additives

    Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;...
  • Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 corre- sponding light comes on.
  • Page 27: 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 28: 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) cor- responding to the selected option(s), stay on. If the RINSE HOLD pilot light on the programme progress display flashes to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door.
  • Page 29: How To Dry

    How to dry Drying only Warning! Do not exceed the maximum laundry loads: 2.5 kg for linen and cottons 2 kg for synthetics. 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 Select the drying programme Depress the DRYING TIME button...
  • Page 30: Programme Charts: Washing

    Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Cotton and linen, for example nor- White mally soiled work Cottons 95°-60° garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Cotton and linen, for example normally to Whites 60° lightly soiled sheets ECONOMY and household linen. Coloured Coloured cotton or cottons 60°-50°...
  • Page 31: Special Programmes

    Programme chart Special programmes Type of Programme Programme phases laundry 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, select the desired spin except wool. speed and press the START/PAUSE button.
  • Page 32: Programme Chart: Drying

    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 Synthetics and put away without mixed fabrics ironing (jumpers,...
  • Page 33: Consumption Data For Drying

    Consumption data for drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests. They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as indicative values. Degree of drying Spin speed Cotton 1200 Extra dry Cotton...
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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. Open the filter door. Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come out of the filter.
  • Page 36: Emergency Emptying Out

    Cleaning and maintenance 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 37: Something Not Working

    E10: problem with water draining E20: door open Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE ton to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Problem The machine does not work Possible cause The ON/OFF button Depress the button.
  • Page 38 Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and/or does not spin There is water on the floor Possible cause The water tap is closed (E00). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is Check the whole length of the squashed or kinked (E00).
  • Page 39 Problem Possible cause The transit bolts have not been removed. The machine vibrates or is noisy The feet have not been adjusted. There is little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running. The door lock has not yet released.
  • Page 40 Something not working? Problem Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine will not dry or the laundry is not dry enough Possible cause The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in.
  • Page 41: Unsatisfactory Washing Results

    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 42: 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 43: Service

    Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. (Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed leaflet). In all cases, ex plain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate trou- bleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call is necessary.
  • Page 44: 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 45: Dimensions Of The Appliance

    Dimensions of the appliance Front view and side view 1200 Rear view Cold water Power cable Drain...
  • Page 46: 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 47: Positioning

    Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. • Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
  • Page 48: Water Inlet

    Installation Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a separate tap with a 3/4" thread after hav- ing inserted the small filter “A” supplied with the machine. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction.
  • Page 49: Electrical Connections

    Electrical connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use. Connect the machine to an earthed socket. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.

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