ÖKO-LAVAMAT 62600
The environmentally friendly washing machine
Operating instructions
Dear customer,
Please read these operating instructions through carefully.
Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners.
1 With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this information is observed.
0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.
3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance.
2 Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.
These operating instructions contain information about how to independently solve any problems which may arise. See "Troubleshooting".
If this information is not sufficient, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate “Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments“ (supplied with the appliance).
In connection with this please refer to the "Service" section.
Printed on environmentally friendly paper.
Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically ....
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Contents |
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The most important features of your |
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Structure of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Program selector as program progress display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Temperature selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Type of washing buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Final spin speed/(Rinse Hold) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Delay Timer button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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(On/Off) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Consumption values and time required for selected programs . . . . . . . . . |
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Before using your machine for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Preparing the washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Sorting out and preparing washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing Types and Care Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing powders and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Which washing powder and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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How much washing powder and fabric softener? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Using a water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Run wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Filling in the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Adding washing powder/fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Start the washing program, set delay timer and the final spin speed. . . . 22 |
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During the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing cycle finished/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Contents
Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Separate Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Separate Conditioning/Starching/Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Separate Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning and caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing machine drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Executing an emergency emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Additional Rinse/Water Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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1 Safety instructions
The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to familiarise you with the following safety instructions:
General safety
•Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified personnel. As a result of incorrect repairs considerable dangers for the user may result. Please contact our customer service department or an authorised AEG dealer in the event of repairs being necessary.
•Never start the washing machine if the mains flex is damaged or the control panel, work top or base area are so damaged that the inside of the washing machine is accessible.
•Switch off the washing machine before carrying out any cleaning, care and maintenance work! You can make totally sure by pulling the mains plug out of the socket or - if permanently connected – by switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the plug fuse right out.
•Multiway plugs, joints and extension cables must not be used. There is risk of overheating!
•Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the actual plug.
•Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet – danger of an electric shock!
•During washing programs at a high temperature, the glass of the door heats up. Do not touch!
•Allow the suds to cool down before cleaning the pump or carrying out emergency emptying.
•Small animals can nibble at power cables and water hoses. Electric shock hazard and danger of damages from water!
Installation, connection and initial operation
•Please follow the separate Installation and connection instructions.
•Run the first washing cycle without washing (
/Cottons 95, with half the amount of washing powder) to remove residues on the drum and suds container caused during production.
•If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing temperatures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature before starting it.
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Safety instructions
Safety of children
•Often children are not aware of the dangers involved in handling electrical equipment. Therefore please ensure they are adequately supervised whilst the appliance is on and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – there is a risk that the children may lock themselves in the appliance.
•Packaging (e.g. plastic films, polystyrene) could be dangerous for children – danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
•Please make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the drum of the washing machine.
•When disposing of the washing machine pull out the plug, cut off the flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the door lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Intended use
•Only use the washing machine to wash normal domestic washing. If the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which may result.
•Conversions or changes to washing machines are not permitted due to safety reasons.
•Only use washing powder which is suitable for washing machines. Please follow the instructions of the washing powder manufacturers.
•The washing may not contain any flammable solvents.
Please observe this above all when washing prewashed laundry.
•Do not use your washing machine for dry cleaning.
•Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for any damages.
•Please only use water from the mains. Only use rain or industrial water if it meets the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.
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2 Disposal
Dispose of the packaging!
Dispose of the packaging material of your washing machine correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator.
The plastic parts can be reused:
•The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (marking >PE<).
•The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<).
The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned to the old paper collection.
Dispose of your old washing machine!
When you eventually stop using your washing machine please bring it to the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back for a small fee.
2 Environmental tips
•For normally soiled washing you do not need a prewash. In this way you can save washing powder, water and time (and not pollute the environment!).
•The washing machine works particularly economically if you exploit the maximum loads.
•For small quantities of washing use half to two thirds of the recommended washing powder quantity.
•By suitable pretreatment stains and a certain amount of dirt can be removed. Then you can wash at a low temperature.
•Wash slightly soiled to normally soiled cottons with the energy saving program.
•Often you do not need a fabric softener. Just try it! If you use a washing machine your washing will become soft and fluffy without softener.
•For medium to high water hardness (from hardness range II, see "Washing powder and conditioners") you should use a water softener. The washing powder can then always be measured as for hardness area I (= soft).
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The most important features of your appliance
•Setting the program using the program selector, temperature selector and type of washing buttons.
•Stain program for effectively treating stained washing.
•Energy saving program for slightly soiled to normally soiled linen.
•Maximum spin speed 1200 revolutions per minute, speed for the final spin is automatically adapted depending on the washing program:
(Cottons/Linen) |
1200 revolutions per minute |
(Easy Cares) |
1000 revolutions per minute |
(Delicates) |
1000 revolutions per minute |
(Woollens) |
1000 revolutions per minute |
•Speed for the final spin can be changed to 1000, 700, or 400 revolutions per minute.
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(Rinse hold) can be added: the washing remains in the final rinse water, it is not spun.
•Delay timer: program start can be delayed by 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours (e.g. to times with a more economical power rate).
•Automatic load adaptation with fuzzy logic: sensor controlled washing process, water quantity dependent on foam and load. This ensures the best washing and rinsing results with the lowest automatically adapted water consumption.
•4-chamber compartment for washing powder and fabric softener: temporally delayed addition of softener, washing powder and stain removing agent enables environmentally friendly washing and improves the effectiveness of the detergents.
•ÖKO gate: ensures that the washing powder is fully exploited by automatically closing the suds container during the wash cycle.
•Scoop ribs in the washing machine drum: ensure washing is wet fast and equally.
•Anti-unbalance control system: for stability and smooth running.
•Extra water switch: suds cooling only or suds cooling with extra rinse can be set.
•All-round water protection.
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Structure of the appliance
Front view
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suds pump |
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Structure of the appliance
Control panel
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On/Off button
Program selector
The program selector determines the type of the washing cycle. The different setting positions have the
following effect:
(PREWASH)
Cold prewash before the main
wash which follows automatically (not selectable for the Woollens
setting).
(STAIN)
To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain remover rinse, not selectable for Woollens setting).
(MAIN WASH)
Main wash for normally soiled washing (washing rinsing/fabric softening, spinning).
(QUICK WASH)
Shortened main wash cycle for slightly soiled washing
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Structure of the appliance
(RINSE)
Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing fabrics washed by hand (spin according to the type of washing).
(CONDITIONER)
Separate fabric softening, separate starching, separate impregnating (one rinse runs, liquid conditioner from the compartment À is added).
(SPIN)
Spin after a 
(Rinse hold), or separate spinning of handwashed fabrics.
(SOAKING)
Separate soaking (maximum 40°C), the washing stays in the suds at the end (not selectable for Woollens setting).
3 After soaking the main washing cycle required must be set, the program does not continue automatically.
(PUMP OUT)
Pumping out the water after a 
/Rinse hold (without spin).
Program selector as program progress display
The program selector serves as a program progress display by turning clockwise to the end of the program. For the programs Stain, Main wash and Quick wash, the program selector moves to a position directly behind Quick wash immediately after the program starts. Then it displays the program progress as usual.
Temperature selector
The following temperatures can be set on the temperature selector:
(Cold), 30, 40, 50, 60, E, 70, 80, 95
2 Position E (energy saving program) is suitable for slightly to normally soiled linen; reduced temperature to approx. 67°C.
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Structure of the appliance
Type of washing buttons
With the type of washing buttons the progress of the programs (e.g. max. possible temperature, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) is influenced in accordance with the type of washing to be treated.
(COTTONS/LINEN)
For cottons and linen.
(EASY CARES)
For easy cares (temperature automatically limited to maximum 60°C.)
(DELICATES)
For delicates (higher water level and reduced drum movement, temperature automatically limited to maximum 40°C).
(WOOLLENS)
For machine washable woollens and particularly sensitive fabrics (higher water level and considerably reduced drum movement, temperature automatically limited to maximum 40°C).
Final spin speed/
(Rinse Hold) button
With this key you can change the maximum speed for the final spin. For 
(Rinse hold) the washing stays in the final rinse water and is not spun.
Delay Timer button
With this button you can delay the start of a washing program by 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours.
(ON/OFF) button
This button switches the washing machine on and starts the program selected or switches the washing machine off.
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