AEG KO-LAVAMAT 72640 User Manual
ÖKO-LAVAMAT 72640 update
The environmentally friendly washing machine
User information
Dear Customer,
Please read this user information carefully.
Pay particular attention to the section "Safety" on the first Info pages.
Please keep this user information in a safe place for later reference.
Pass it on to any future owners of the unit.
The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Impor-
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tant!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for
the unit's functional reliability. It is imperative that this information is
observed.
0 1. This symbol guides you step by step through the operation of the appli-
ance.
2. ...
Next to this symbol you will find additional information and practical
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tips on using the appliance.
Tips and information on economical and environmentally responsible
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use of the unit are identified with the clover leaf.
For any faults which occur, this user information contains information
on how to remedy these faults yourself. See the section "What to do
if ..."
Printed on recycled paper.
Thinking ecologically means acting ecologically.
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Contents
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drawer for detergent and care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional program buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What does "UPDATE“ mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Prepare washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sort washing and prepare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Washing Types and Care Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detergents and care agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Which detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
How much detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Run a washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the spin speed/Selecting the rinse hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set the delay timer / soaking duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Opening and closing the filling door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Add the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Add detergent/care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Start the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Completion of the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Change program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The washing cycle is finished/Remove the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Separate conditioning/starching/ impregnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Separate rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Separate spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Detergent Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washing Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Main door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Remedying faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Carrying out emergency drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Additional Rinse +Á (RINSE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installation and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Prepare the installation place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation on a concrete base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation on vibrating floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Compensate for floor unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Delivery heads over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres . . . . . . . 49
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1 Safety
The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted
technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as
manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about
the following safety instructions.
Before Using for the First Time
• Refer to the "Installation and Connection Instructions" further on in
this user information.
• If units are delivered in the winter months at minus temperatures:
Store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation.
Correct Use
• The washing machine is only intended for washing normal domestic
washing. If the appliance is used for a wrong purpose or wrongly operated, the manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any damages.
• Additions or modifications to the washing machine are strictly for-
bidden due to safety reasons.
• Use only detergent which is suitable for washing machines. Refer to
the detergent manufacturer's instructions.
• The washing must not contain any flammable solvents. Also bear this
in mind when washing pre-cleaned washing.
• Do not use the washing machine for dry-cleaning.
• Dyes /dye-removing agents may only be used in the washing machine
if the manufacturer expressly permits use of these products. We cannot accept liability for any damage.
• Use only water from the water mains. Use rain water or service water
only if it meets the requirements defined in DIN 1986 and DIN 1988.
• Frost damage is not covered by the warranty! If the washing machine
is in a room subject to possible frost hazards, emergency emptying
must be carried out if there is a risk of frost (see the Section "Carrying out emergency emptying“).
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Operating Instructions
Safety of Children and Infirm Persons
• Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for
children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
• The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm per-
sons without supervision.
• Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling
electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure that they are properly supervised during operation and never allow children to play with the
washing machine-there is a riskthat theycan lockthemselves insideit.
• Ensure that children or small animals do not climb into the washing
machine's drum.
• When disposing of washing machines pull out the mains plug, destroy
the door lock, cut off the electrical supply lead and dispose of the
plug and remaining cable. This means that playing children cannot
shut themselves in and cannot encounter a potentially lethal hazard.
General Safety
• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified
specialists. Incorrect repairs may result in significant risk to the user.
If repairs are necessary, consult our customer service or your specialist dealer.
• Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the
conrol panel, work surface or base panel area are so badly damaged
that the interior of the unit is openly 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 circuit breaker at
the household power distribution box or completely remove the
screw-in fuse.
• If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains sup-
ply and shut off the tap.
• 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 risk of fire with overheating!
• Do not spray down the washing machine with a water jet. Risk of
electric shock!
• The glass in the door becomes hot in the case of wash programmes
with high temperatures. Do not touch!
• Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency
emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump.
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Operating Instructions
• 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.
2 Disposal
Disposing of the Packaging Material!
Dispose of the packaging of your washing machine correctly. All pakkaging materials used are environmentally-compatible and recyclable.
• Plastic parts are identified with internationally standardised abbrevi-
ations:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. packing films.
>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. cushion parts (always CFC-free)
>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.
• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and
should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.
Disposing of your old appliance!
When you put your unit out of operation one day, please bring it to
your nearest recycling centre or to your dealer.
2 Environmental tips
• A pre-wash cycle is not necessary in the case of washing which is not
excessively dirt. This saves detergent, water and time (and is gentle on
the environment.)
• If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the wash-
ing machine is especially efficient.
• For small loads, use only one half to one third of the recommended
detergent quantity.
• Suitable pre-treatment enables marks and limited amounts of dirt to
be removed. You can then wash at a lower temperature.
• Wash slightly to normally dirty cottons with the energy-saving pro-
gram.
• There is often no need for the softener. Try it once! If you use a drier,
your washing will become soft and fluffy even without a softener.
• In the case of medium to high water hardness (hardness range runs to
upwards, see "Detergent and care agents“), you should use a water
softener. The detergent can then always be metered for hardness
range I (= soft).
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Unit description
Front view
Drawer for detergent and
care agent
Operating Instructions
Control panel
Rating plate (behind filling door)
Main door
Screw feet
(height-adjustable)
Drawer for detergent and care agent
Main wash detergent
(powder form) and
possibly water softener
Stain removers
Flap in front of
drain pump
Pre-wash detergent/
soaking agent or
water softener
Liquid care agents
(conditioner,
finisher, starch)
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Operating Instructions
Control panel
Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button
Additional program
buttons
DOOR Indicator
Multi-display
Button DELAY TIMER
START/PAUSE button
Program selector
The program selector defines
the nature of the washing cycle
(e.g. water level, drum movement,
number of rinses, spin speed) to
suit the type of washing, as well
as the wash temperature.
Program sequence display
Program selector
OVER DOSING display
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I (OFF)
Switches off the washing machine. All other positions
are "switched on".
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
Main washing cycle Cottons/Linen (Cottons/Linen) at 30 °C to 95 °C.
Position E (ENERGY SAVING): Energy-saving programme at approx.
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67 °C for slightly to normally dirty cottons, extended washing time.
Cannot be combined with ] (QUICK WASH).
Operating Instructions
} (EASY CARES)
Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to
60 °C.
Position < (EASY IRON): 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.
à (DELICATES)
Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.
s (WOOLLENS) / P (Hand Wash)
Main washing cycle (r/cold to 40 °C) for machine-washable woollens
and for woollen textiles and silk with the care symbol ï(Hand Wash).
A (GENTLE RINSE)
Separate gentle rinsing e.g. for rinsing hand-washed textiles (2 rinsing
cycles, liquid care agent from compartment æ is rinsed in, short spin).
B (STARCHING)
Separate starching, separate conditioner, separate impregnation of
damp washing (1 rinsing cycle, liquid care agent from the compartment
æ is rinsed in, spin).
C (PUMP OUT)
Pumping out the water after a rinse hold (without spin).
o (Rinse hold) means: The washing remains lying in the last rinsing
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water. It is not spun.
D (SPIN)
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and spin, or separate spin of
hand-washed cottons/linen.
F (SHORT SPIN)
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and gentle spin or separate
gentle spin of sensitive textiles (easy-cares, delicates, wool).
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Operating Instructions
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.
k (PRE WASH)
Warm pre-wash prior to the main wash that follows on
automatically; including intermediate spin for
t (COTTONS/LINEN) and } (EASY-CARES), excluding intermediate spin for à (DELICATES).
If o (RINSE HOLD) has been selected, no spinning will take place at
all.
q (SOAKING)
Approx. 50 minutes at 30°C water temperature, can be extended to
max 10 hours and approx 20 minutes with button b (DELAY TIMER).
This is followed by the main washing cycle.
] (QUICK WASH)
Short and main washing cycle for slightly dirty washing.
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ä (STAIN)
For treating very dirty washing or stained washing. In-wash stain treatment is added during the program on a time-optimized basis. May only
be used for wash temperatures from 40°C as stain removers only become effective at higher temperatures.
The additional program cannot be selected with the s (WOOLLENS)/
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P (Hand Wash) setting (any buttons pressed have no effect).
Operating Instructions
Consumption values
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 / temperature
t (COTTONS/LINEN) 90 5 45 1.70
t (COTTONS/LINEN) 60
t (COTTONS/LINEN) 40 5 49 0.60
} (EASY CARES) 40 2.5 54 0.50
à (DELICATES) 30 2.5 50 0.30
s (WOOLENS)/P (Hand Wash) 30 2 48 0.20
1) Note: Program setting for a test in accordance with EN 60 456. The consumption
values deviate from the stated values depending on the water pressure, water
hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, washing type and quantity,
the detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and the selected additional
functions.
1)
Filling Quantity
in kg
5 42 0.94
Water
in Litres
What does "UPDATE“ mean?
Your washing machine's washing programs are controlled by software.
New types of textiles or new detergents may require new washing programs in the future. In most cases, the software can be adapted to this.
For further information on the "update“, please consult the Customer
Service. You can also enquire about the costs for an "update“ with your
Customer Service.
Energy
in kWh
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Operating Instructions
Before the first wash
0 Perform a washing cycle without washing. Program: t (COTTONS/
LINEN) 95 with half the amount of detergent.
This removes residues left over from production on the drum and solution container.
Prepare washing cycle
Sort washing and prepare
• Sort the washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Wash-
ing types and care codes").
• Empty all pockets.
• Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
• To prevent damage to the washing and tangled washing: Close zip
fasteners, button bed and pillow covers closed, tie up loose strings
e.g. of aprons.
• Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags,
anoraks etc.).
• In the case of knitted coloured textiles and also with wool and tex-
tiles with jewelry attached: turn inside out.
• Wash small and sensitive items (e.g. baby socks, tights and stockings,
bras etc.) in a washing net, a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger
socks.
• Handle curtains with particular care. Metal rollers or burred, plastic
rollers must be removed or tied into a net or bag. We cannot accept
liability for damage.
• Coloureds and white items must not be washed together in a washing
cycle. This could discolour white washing or turn it grey.
• There is often excess dye in new, coloured items. It is best to wash
such items separately the first time.
• Mix small and large items. This improves the washing effect and the
washing is more favourably distributed during spinning.
• Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine.
• Do not place folded washing into the drum.
• Pay attention to the care instruction "wash separately" and "wash
separately several times".
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Operating Instructions
Washing Types and Care Symbols
The care symbols help you chose the correct washing program. The
washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures shown in the care symbols are the maximum temperatures in
each case.
Cottons
Textiles made of cotton and linen which carry this care symbol are insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The programm
t (COTTONS/LINEN) is suitable for this type of washing.
Linen
Textiles made of cotton and linen which carry this care symbol are insensitive to mechanical stress The programm t (COTTONS/LINEN) is
suitable for this type of washing.
Easy-care washing
Textiles such as treated cotton, cotton mixed fabrics, viscose and synthetics which carry this care symbol require chemically more gentle
treatment. The program } (EASY CARES)/< (EASY IRON) is suitable
for this type of washing.
Delicates
Textiles such as layered fabrics, micro fabrics, viscose, synthetics and curtains which carry this care symbol require particularly gentle treatment.
The program à (DELICATES) is suitable for this type of washing.
Wool and especially sensitive washing 9ìï
Textiles such as wool, wool mixtures and silk which carry this care symbol are particularly sensitive to mechanical stress. The program
s (WOOLLENS)/P (Hand Wash) is suitable for this type of textile.
Important! Textiles with the care symbol (do not wash!) must not be
washed in washing machines.
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Operating Instructions
Detergents and care agents
Which detergent and care agent?
Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
How much detergent and care agent?
The required quantity depends upon:
• extent of soiling of the washing
• on the hardness class of the mains water
• the amount of washing
If the detergent manufacturer does not give any metering quantities
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for small loads, add a third less for half a load or only half the amount
of detergent for small loads for < (EASY IRON) which is recommended for a full load.
Observe the instructions for use and dosing provided by the detergent
and conditioner manufacturer.
Water softener
For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you
should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then always add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I
(= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the
local water hardness.
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Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water
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pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the
package is sufficient.
Water hardness details
Hardness class
I - soft 0 - 7 to 1.3
II - medium hard 7 - 14 1.3 - 2.5
III - hard 14 - 21 2.5 - 3.8
IV - very hard greater than 21 greater than 3.8
Water hardness in °dH
(German hardness scale)
Water hardness in mmol
(millimol per litre)
Operating Instructions
Run a washing cycle
Brief instructions
A washing cycle is run in the following steps:
0 1. Set the correct washing program:
– Set the program and temperature with the program selector.
– Set any additional program(s).
2. If necessary, change the spin speed/select o (RINSE HOLD).
3. Set the b (DELAY TIMER) if necessary.
4. Open the filling door and fill with washing.
5. Close the filling door.
6. Add the detergent/care agent.
7. Start the washing program with the O/s (START/PAUSE) button.
After the washing program ends:
Important! If the washing cycle ended with a rinse hold, perform
C (PUMP OUT), D (SPIN) or F (SHORT SPIN) before opening the filling
door.
8. Open the filling door and remove the washing.
9. Switch off the washing machine: Set the program selector to I (OFF).
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