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The washing machine that is friendly to the environment
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  • Page 1 ÖKO_LAVAMAT 40809 The washing machine that is friendly to the environment User's instructions...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Please keep this User’s Instructions with your machine. If you sell or give your machine to someone else, don’t forget to include the User’s Instructions. It will inform the new user about how to operate it and about neces- sary precautions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS User's instructions .............. Important warnings ................... 5 Before using your washing machine for the first time ......5 Usage .......................... 5 Installation ....................... 6 Safety devices ......................7 Protection of the environment ............... 8 Wasching machine description ............... 9 Front view ........................
  • Page 4 Contents Installation and connection instructions ..... Safety instructions for the installation ............. 30 Washing machine dimensions ..............31 Installing your washing machine ..............32 Position ......................34 Leveling and moving the washing machine ..........34 Electrical connection ..................35 Water connections ................... 36 Technical characteristics ................
  • Page 5: User's Instructions

    USER'S INSTRUCTIONS Important warnings These warnings were written for your own safety and for the safety of others. Before using your washing machine for the first time Respect the “Installation and connection instructions” given below. Usage This washing machine was designed for use by adults. Make sure that children do not touch it or play with it.
  • Page 6: Installation

    User's instructions Put all small items such as socks, belts, etc., together inside a small cloth bag or pillow case, so that they cannot get trapped between the drum and the tank. Leave the cover and the drum open when you are not using your washing machine, to air the tank and prevent the formation of mould and bad smells.
  • Page 7: Safety Devices

    User's instructions All packing devices must be removed from the washing machine before you use it. Severe damage may occur to the washing machine or adjacent furniture if you forget to remove any of the transport protection packing. Always unplug the washing machine before removing packing. All repairs to the washing machine must be made by qualified personnel.
  • Page 8: Protection Of The Environment

    User's instructions Protection of the environment All materials marked with the symbol can be recycled. Place them in a waste collection bin provided for this purpose (ask your local municipal services) so that they can be recovered and recycled. Plastics are identified as follows: >PE<...
  • Page 9: Wasching Machine Description

    User's instructions Washing machine description Front view Control panel Handle for opening the lid Filter access door Lever for lifting the washing machine onto rollers Adjustable stands Detergent dispenser Powder detergent for programs with pre- wash (compartment 1). Powder or liquid detergent for the main wash (compartment 2).
  • Page 10: Using Your Washing Machine

    Thermostat Control speed selector progress indication lamp ÖKO_LAVAMAT 40809 Pushbuttons Timer The timer controls the washing mode (for example water level, drum movement, number of rinses) as a function of the nature of the washing and how dirty it is, and the temperature of the wash water.
  • Page 11: Other Buttons And Their Functions

    User's instructions 12 - WOOL Main wash from cold (" ") up to 40°C for machine washable wool. 13 - DELICATE Main wash for delicate washing from cold (" ") up to 40°C. RINSE (prog. 4 - 10 - 14) GENTLE RINSE (prog.
  • Page 12: Thermostat

    User's instructions - RINSE HOLD You can use this button with any program. The water used in the last rinse is not drained at the end of the selected program so that the washing will not become creased if you do not take it out of the drum immediately that the washing machine stops.
  • Page 13: Consumption And Program Duration

    User's instructions Consumption and program duration Timer/Temperature Washing Water Energy Duration quantity consump- consump- tion in tion in in kg minutes liters WHITE 95 WHITE 60 COLOREDS 40 SYNTHETICS 60 DELICATE 40 WOOL 40 1 Recommended program for comparisons based on standard IEC 456. Thermostat at 60°. The pre-wash time for a cotton or a synthetics program, is about 25 minutes.
  • Page 14: Washing Guide

    User's instructions Washing guide Sorting washing by category We recommend that you sort your washing by category, to get the best washing results: firstly, robust washing that will resist vigorous washing and spinning; secondly, delicate washing that should be treated with care. Choose a program suitable for the most delicate fiber if you want to wash a mix of different clothes, loads composed of articles made of different natures of fibers.
  • Page 15 User's instructions Delicate washing Textiles such as layered, micro-fiber, synthetic textiles and net curtains marked with this maintenance symbol require particularly gentle treatment. The DELICATE program is appropriate for this type of washing. Wool and particularly delicate washing Textiles such as woolens, wool blends or silk marked with this label are particularly sensitive to mechanical forces.
  • Page 16 User's instructions Ball point pen - felt pen. Dab with a clean cloth soaked in alcohol at 90°. Take care not to spread the stain. Rust. Use an anti-rust product, following the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Scorch marks. If the material is only slightly scorched and if the colors can resist the treatment, allow to soak in water to which a little Javel water has been added.
  • Page 17 User's instructions Maximum washing loads depending on the nature of the fibers The quantity of washing added into the drum must not exceed the maximum capacity of the machine. This capacity varies depending on the nature of the textiles. Wash smaller amounts if your washing is very dirty, and for absorbent fabrics.
  • Page 18: Products

    User's instructions Products Choice of detergent Manufacturers always mark maximum detergent quantities to be used on their detergent packages, depending on the amount of washing. Comply with doses and instructions specified on packages. The “Direct Spray” washing process reduces consumption of water and detergents, consequently you should only use two thirds of the doses recommended on packages by detergent manufacturers.
  • Page 19 User's instructions Softener With this distributor, you can automatically add a liquid softener to your last rinse water. Respect the proportions shown on the flask, depending on the nature of the softener used (normal or concentrated). Do not exceed the maximum softener quantity (80 ml) specified for the product box.
  • Page 20: International Symbols For Care Of Textiles

    User's instructions International symbols for care of textiles...
  • Page 21: How To Do Your Washing

    User's instructions How to do your washing Before using your washing machine for the first time, we recommend that you do a preliminary wash with the machine empty, as a precaution to clean the drum, tank and the product box. 1.
  • Page 22 User's instructions 3. Adding detergents If necessary, pour the softener into the softener distributor ( ). Your washing machine was designed to reduce consumption of water and detergents. Therefore make sure that the levels in the product box (deter- gent, softener) are below the MAX marks at the side of your product box display port.
  • Page 23 User's instructions Release the On/Off button at the end of the cycle to switch your washing machine Off. The light goes off. Release any other buttons that are pressed in. Full the mains plug out and close the water supply tap. Make sure that the drum is empty;...
  • Page 24: Programs Table

    User's instructions Programs table Washing This table does not include all possibilities, simply the best and most usual adjustments in practice. Washing type, Max. washing Timer / Other care label quantity Température possible (dry weight) buttons WHITE WITH PREWASH 60 - 95 Washing to be boiled 5,0 kg...
  • Page 25 User's instructions Separate rinse Timer Washing type Max. washing quantity (dry weight) Washing to be boiled 5,0 kg 4 - RINSINGS Coloreds Easy care washing 2,5 kg 10 - RINSINGS Delicate washing 2,5 kg 14 - RINSINGS Wool 1,0 kg Separate softener / Starch Timer Washing type...
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance

    User's instructions Cleaning and maintenance Always unplug your washing machine before cleaning. Removing scale from your washing machine It is usually not necessary to remove scale from the washing machine if the correct amounts of detergent were added. If you need to remove scale, use a special non-corrosive product specially designed for washing machines, that you can buy in the shop.
  • Page 27 User's instructions The detergent dispensers fig.1 fig.2 fig.3 fig.4 fig.5 Removing the detergent dispenser Press on the clips on each side of the product box and pull it upwards (fig. 1 and fig. 2). You can thus clean it with running water using a brush or a twisted cloth (fig. 3).
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    User instructions Troubleshooting Your washing machine was checked many times during manufacture. However, it is always possible that problems can arise. If so, please refer to the following table before calling the After Sales Service. Symptoms Solutions There is no water in the washing machine Check that: - the water supply tap is fully open, - the filter is not blocked...
  • Page 29 Notice d'utilisation Symptoms Solutions The machine will not start Check that: - fuses are in good condition, - the washing machine is properly connected, - your washing machine cover is properly closed, - you have actually selected the program that you want, - the program start has actually been pushed in (On/Off - button pressed in),...
  • Page 30: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Symptoms Solutions You find water around your washing Check that: machine - you have not put in too much detergent, - the detergent is suitable for machine washing (excessive formation of foam), - the drain pipe is properly attached, - the drain filter was put into position correctly after cleaning, - the water inlet pipe is waterproof.
  • Page 31: Washing Machine Dimensions

    Installation and connection instructions Washing machine dimensions Front and side views Back view...
  • Page 32: Installing Your Washing Machine

    Installation and connection instructions Installing your washing machine Removing transport packing Warning! All parts used to protect internal components of the washing machine during transport must be removed before you use the washing machine for the first time. Keep these parts and their attachments in case you need to transport it again.
  • Page 33 Installation and connection instructions 5. Make sure that you have removed all these packing parts from the washing machine, and keep them in a safe place in case you need them for transport again (for example if you move). 6. If you want to keep your washing machine in line with adjacent furniture, you can cut the pipe support strip at the back of your washing machine (fig.
  • Page 34: Position

    Installation and connection instructions Position In order to install your washing machine, you will need: An electricity power supply (see electrical connection). A water inlet with a 20 x 27 mm connection. A water drain with a minimum height of 70 cm. A ventilated room.
  • Page 35: Electrical Connection

    Installation and connection instructions Electrical connection Information about the mains power supply, the nature of the power and the fuses to be used are given on the washing machine name plate at the back of the washing machine. If the washing machine is directly connected to the electrical installation (fixed connection), insert a two-pole switch with a contact opening distance of not less than 3 mm.
  • Page 36: Water Connections

    Installation and connection instructions Water connections The washing machine is provided with safety equipment that prevents dirty water from flowing backwards into the drinking water supply pipes, in accordance with national water company specifications. Therefore there is no need to use any other additional protection in the installation.
  • Page 37 Installation and connection instructions Connect the water inlet hose to a cold water tap with a 3/4" gas threaded orifice, after having inserted the rugger sealing washer into the hose collar. If the water connection is made onto new pipes or onto pipes which have not been used for a long time, it is advisable to run off a certain amount of water before connecting the machine.
  • Page 38: Technical Characteristics

    CEE 73-23 dealing with electrical safety. Guarantee conditions and After Sales service Futher after sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents' own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please obtain further details direct. Our agent in Israel Evis Ltd.
  • Page 40 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http: //www.aeg.hausgeraete.de  Copyright by AEG 146 1597 06 - 03/02...

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