ÖKO-LAVAMAT 70730 update
The Environmentally-Friendly Washing
Machine
User Information
Dear customer,
Please read this user information carefully.
In particular, pay attention to the section ”Safety” on the first pages. Keep this user information in a safe place for later reference. Pass it on to any subsequent owners of the unit.
1Points which are necessary for your safety or which are important for the unit's functional capability are highlighted by a warning triangle and/or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Always remember.
01. This symbol guides you step by step in operating the unit. 2. ...
3After this symbol you will find detailed information on operation and practical use of the unit.
2The clover leaf indicates tips and information on the economical and environmentally-responsible use of the unit.
This user information contains information on remedying any faults which may occur, see the section ”What to do if ...”.
If these instructions are not sufficient, our After-Sales Service is at your disposal at any time:
ELGROEP & AEG SERVICE Bergensesteenweg 719 1502 Lembeek
Tel.: 02/3630444
Here you will receive an answer to any question concerning the features and use of your unit. Of course, we are also pleased to receive any requests, suggestions and criticism. Our aim is to further improve our products and services for the benefit of our customers.
In the event of technical problems, our factory customer service in your area is at your disposal at all times. Also refer to the section ”Service”.
Printed on recycled paper.
Those who think ecologically act ecologically ...
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Contents
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Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Environment Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Program Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Additional Program Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Consumption Values and Time Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What Does ”Update” Mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Water Protection Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before the First Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Prepare the Washing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Sort and Prepare the Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing Types and Care Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing Detergents and Care Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Which washing detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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How much washing detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Run a Washing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Brief Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Set the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Change Spin Speed / Select Rinse Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Set the Delay Timer/Soaking Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Opening and Closing the Filling Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Add the Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Add Washing Detergent/Care Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Start the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Completion of the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Changing a Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing Cycle Ended/Remove Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Program Tables . |
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Washing . . . . . . . |
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Separate Conditioning/Starching/Impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Separate Spin . . . |
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Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Control Panel . . . |
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Washing Detergent Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing Drum . . . |
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Filling Door . . . . . . |
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What to do if ... |
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Remedying Faults . |
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If the washing result is not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Carry Out an Emergency Emptying Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Clean the Solution Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Emergency Unlocking of the Filling Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Additional Rinse (RINSE+/SPOELEN+/RINCAGE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting up and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Safety Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting Up the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Transporting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Remove the Transport Safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Prepare the Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting Up on a Concrete Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Setting Up on a Vibrating floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Compensate for Floor Unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Permissible Water Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Water Inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Delivery Heads over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Instructions for use
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1 Safety
The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to the recognised technical regulations and the legislation covering the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we still regard it as our responsibility to inform you of the following safety information.
Before Putting into Operation for the First Time
•Refer to the ”Installation and Connection Instructions” later in this user information.
•When the unit is delivered in winter months with minus temperatures: Store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature before putting it into operation.
Correct Use
•The washing machine is only designed for normal domestic washing. If the unit is used for purposes other than that for which it is designed, the manufacturer can accept no liability for any resulting damages.
•For safety reasons, conversions or modifications to the washing machine are not permissible.
•Use only detergents which are suitable for washing machines. Follow the washing detergent manufacturer's instructions.
•The washing must not contain any flammable solvents. Also remember this when washing pre-cleaned washing.
•Do not use the washing machine for chemical cleaning.
•Dyes/dye removers may only be used in washing machines if the manufacturer expressly allows these products. We cannot be held liable for any resulting damage.
•Use only water from the water mains. Use rainwater or service water only if it meets the requirements outlined in DIN1986 and DIN1988.
•Frost damage is not covered by the warranty! If the washing machine is in a room which is at risk from frost, an emergency emptying operation must be carried out when there is a frost risk (see the section ”Carry Out Emergency Emptying”).
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Child Safety
•Packaging components (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be hazardous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
•Children often cannot recognise the hazards associated with handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure the necessary supervision during operation and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – there is a risk that children can get trapped inside.
•Ensure that children or small animals cannot climb into the washing machine's drum.
•When disposing of the washing machine: Pull out the mains plug, destroy the door lock, cut off the electrical supply lead and throw away the plug and the left-over cable. This means that children at play cannot shut themselves inside and in so doing be in danger.
General Safety
•Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by skilled persons. Incorrect repairs can cause significant hazards. If repairs are necessary, consult our Customer Service or your specialist dealer.
•Never put the washing machine into operation if the mains cable is damaged or if the control panel, work top or base area are damaged in such a way that the inside of the unit is open and accessible.
•Switch off the washing machine before carrying out cleaning, care and maintenance work. Also pull the mains plug out of the socket or,
– if it is permanently connected, – switch off the LS switch in the fuse box or completely unscrew the screw-in fuse.
•Never pull the cable to remove the plug from the socket. Always pull the plug itself.
•Multiple connectors, couplings and extension cables must not be used. There is a fire risk with overheating!
•Do not spray down the washing machine with a water jet. Electric shock risk!
•The glass in the filling door becomes hot in the case of washing programs with high temperatures. Do not touch!
•Allow the washing solution to cool down before emergency emptying of the unit, before cleaning or before emergency opening of the filling door.
•Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine.
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2 Disposal
Dispose the packing material!
Dispose of your washing machine's packaging correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be disposed of without risk or incinerated at a refuse combustion plant.
The plastics can also be reused:
•The outer sleeve and the bags are made of polyethylene (code >PE<).
•The cushioned parts are made of foamed, CFC-free polystyrene (code >PS<).
The card parts were made from recylced paper and should also be returned in the waste paper collection.
Dispose the old appliance!
When you finally put your appliance out of operation,
please bring it to your nearest recycling centre or to your dealer.
2Environment Tips
•The pre-wash cycle is not required for averagely dirty washing. This saves washing powder/liquid, water and time (and does not harm the environment).
•The washing machine is especially economical when you fully utilise the stated filling quantities.
•For small amounts of washing, use only half to two thirds the recommended amount of washing powder/liquid.
•Suitable pretreatment enables stains and small amounts of dirt to be removed. You can then wash at a lower temperature.
•Use the energy-saving program to wash garments which are lightly to moderately dirty.
•There is often no need for conditioner. Try it once! If you use a dryer, your washing will become soft and velvety even without conditioner.
•In the case of medium to high water hardness, (hardness range II or higher, see ”Washing and Care Agents”), you should use water softener.
The washing powder/liquid can then always be metered for hardness range I (= soft).
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Instructions for use
Unit Description
Front View
Drawer for
washing
Control panel
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Rating plate (behind filling door)
Filling door
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solution pump |
Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent
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In-wash stain treatment |
Main detergent |
Pre-wash |
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soaking agent |
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Instructions for use
Control Panel
Spin button / RINSE HOLD |
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DOOR display |
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Program Selector
The program selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of garments being washed, and also the washing solution.
OFF (UIT, ARRET)
Switches off the washing machine. All other positions are "switched on".
COTTONS/LINEN
(WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/COULEURS)
Main washing cycle Cottons/Linen at 30 °C to 95 °C.
2ENERGY SAVING position (E-STAND, ECO): Energy-saving program at approx. 67 °C for slightly to normally dirty cottons, extended washing time (cannot be combined with QUICK WASH/KORT/COURT).
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EASY-CARES (KREUKHERSTELLEND, DEFROISSABLE)
Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to 60 °C.
EASY IRON position (STRIJKVRIJ, SANS REPASSAGE): Main washing cycle at 40 °C for easy-care textiles which, with the aid of this program, only have to be either gently ironed or not ironed at all.
DELICATES (FIJNE WAS, LINGE DELICAT)
Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.
WOOLLENS (WOL, LAINE)/P (Handwash)
Main washing cycle (cold up to 40 °C) for machine-washable woollens and for hand-washable wool textile and silk with the care symbol
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GENTLE RINSE (FIJN SPOELEN, RINC. DELICAT)
Separate gentle rinse e.g. for rinsing hand-washed textiles (2 rinses, liquid care agent from rinsing compartment wis added, short spin).
STARCHING (STIJVEN, AMIDON.)
Separate starching, separate conditioner, separate impregnation of damp washing (1 rinse, liquid care agent from the rinsing compartment wis added, spin).
PUMP OUT (POMPEN, VIDANGE)
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold (without spin).
3Rinse hold means: The washing remains lying in the last rinsing water. It is not spun.
SPIN (CENTRIFUG., ESSORAGE)
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and spin, or separate spin of hand-washed cottons/linen.
SHORT SPIN (KORT CENTRIFUG., ESSOR. DELICAT)
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and short spin or separate short spin of sensitive textiles (easy-care washing, delicates, woollens).
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Instructions for use
Additional Program Buttons
The additional program buttons are for adapting the washing program to the dirtiness of the washing. Additional programs are not required for washing which is not excessively dirty.
Various functions can be combined with each other, depending on the program.
PRE WASH (VOORWAS, PRELAV.)
Warm pre wash before the main washing cycle which follows on automatically; with intermediate
spin for COTTONS/LINEN (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/COULEURS), without intermediate spin for EASY-CARES
(KRUEKHERSTELLEND, DEFROISSABLE) and DELICATES (FIJNE WAS, LINGE DELICAT).
SOAKING (INWEKEN, TREMPAGE)
Approximately 50 minutes at 30°C water temperature. Extendable with the button DELAY TIMER (STARTTIJDKEUZE, DEPART DIFFERE) to max. 10 hours and approx. 20 minutes. This is followed automatically by the main wash.
QUICK WASH (KORT, COURT)
Shorter washing cycle for slightly dirty washing.
STAIN (VLEKKEN, TACHES)
For treating very dirty washing or stained washing. (In-wash stain treatment is added during the program on a time-optimized basis).
3With the WOOLLENS (WOL, LAINE) program/P (handwash), it is not possible to select the additional programs (any pressed buttons have no effect).
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Instructions for use
Consumption Values and Time Requirements
The values for selected programs in the following tables were determined under normal conditions. However, there is a helpful orientation aid for domestic operation.
Program Selector/ |
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COTTONS/LINEN 601) |
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1)Note: Program setting for a test in accordance with EN 60 456. The consumption values can deviate from the stated values depending on the water pressure, hardness, inlet temperature, room temperature, type and quantity of washing, the washing powder/liquid used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected additional functions.
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What Does ”Update” Mean?
The washing programs of your washing machine are controlled by software.
New types of textiles or new washing powders/liquids could, in the future, require new washing programs. The software can be adapted to these in most cases.
When new washing programs are available, you can also use them in your washing machine by having the software updated.
For further information on the ”Update”, consult the Customer Service. You can also ask the Customer Service about the costs of an ”Update”.
Water Protection Aqua Control
In the event of damage to the supply hose, the system blocks the further supply of water to the unit directly st the water tap.
If water escapes elsewhere, the drainage pump automatically pumps off – even if the unit is switched off. The washing machine merely has to be connected to the electricity mains.
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Instructions for use
Before the First Wash
0Carry out a washing operation without washing (COTTONS/WITTE WAS, BLANC 95 °C, with half the quantity of washing powder/liquid).
This removes residues left over from production on the drum and solution container.
Prepare the Washing Cycle
Sort and Prepare the Washing
•Sort the washing according to care codes and type (see ”Washing Types and Care Codes”).
•Empty pockets.
•Remove metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
•To prevent washing damage and washing snags: Close zip fasteners, button closed bed covers and pillow cases, and tie together ribbons, e.g. on aprons.
•Use clothing made of double-layer fabric (sleeping bag, anorak etc.).
•On knitted, coloured textiles and on wool and textiles with fitted decorations: Turn inside out.
•Wash small and sensitive items (baby socks, stockings, tights, bras etc.) in a washing net, a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger socks.
•Treat curtains with particular care. Remove small metal rollers or small, burred rollers or tie them in a net or in a bag. We cannot accept any liability for damage.
•Do not wash coloureds and whites together in one washing cycle. Otherwise, whites will discolour or turn grey.
•New coloureds often contain surplus dye. It is best to wash such items separately the first time.
•Mix small and large items of washing! This speeds up theeffect of washing and the washing is more favourably distributed during spinning.
•Loosen up the washing before loading it into the washing machine.
•Put the washing into the drum folded out.
•Pay attention to the care instructions ”Wash separately” and ”Wash separately several times”!
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Washing Types and Care Codes
The care codes help you choose the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to type and care code. The temperatures stated in the care codes are all maximum values.
Cottons ç
Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care code are insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The program COTTONS/LINEN (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/COULEURS) is suitable for this type of washing.
Linen è ë
Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care code are insensitive to mechanical stresses. The program COTTONS/LINEN (WITTE/BONTE WAS, BLANC/COULEURS) is suitable for this type of washing.
Easy-Care Garments ê í
Textiles such as finished cottons, cotton mixtures, viscose and synthetics with this care code require mechanically more mild treatment. The program EASY-CARES/EASY IRON (KREUKHERSTELLEND, DEFROISSABLE/STRIJKVRIJ, SANS REPASSAGE) is suitable for this type of washing.
Delicates ì
Textiles such as layered fibres, microfibres, viscose, synthetics and curtains with this care code require very gentle treatment. The program DELICATES (FIJNE WAS, LINGE DELICAT) is suitable for this type of washing.
Wool and Very Sensitive Washing 9 ì ï
Textiles such as wool, wool mixtures and silk with this care code are especially sensitive to mechanical stresses. The program WOOLLENS (WOL, LAINE)/P (handwash) is suitable for this type of textiles.
Attention! Textiles with the care codeñ(Do not wash!) must not be washed in the washing machine!
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Instructions for use
Washing Detergents and Care Agents
Which washing detergent and care agent?
Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
How much washing detergent and care agent?
The amount to be used depends on:
•the dirtiness of the washing
•the hardness category of the mains water supply
•the filling quantity
2If the detergent manufacturer gives no details of the dosing quantities for minimum loads, add one third less for half loads and, in the case of very small loads and for EASY IRON (STRIJKVRIJ, SANS REPASSAGE), only half the amount of detergent recommended for a full load.
Refer to the detergent/care agent manufacturer's instructions on use and dosage.
Water Softener
For medium to high water hardness (hardness category II or higher) you should use water softener. Pay attention to the manufacturer's instructions. Always then meter detergent for hardness category I (= soft). The responsible water works can provide information on the local water hardness.
2Since the water softener is added before the main washing detergent, (water pre-softening), eighty percent of the softener quantity stated on the package is sufficient.
Water Hardness Details
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Water Hardness °dH |
Water Hardness in mmol/l |
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Hardness Category |
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(millimol per litre) |
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hardness) |
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I – soft |
0 - 7 |
up to 1.3 |
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II – medium hard |
7 - 14 |
1.3 - 2.5 |
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III – hard |
14 - 21 |
2.5 - 3.8 |
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IV – very hard |
over 21 |
over 3.8 |
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