AEG LAV70339WB-W User Manual
ÖKO-LAVAMAT 88830 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.
Points which are necessary for your safety or which are important for
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the unit's functional capability are highlighted by a warning triangle
and/or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Always remember.
0 1. This symbol guides you step by step in operating the unit.
2. ...
After this symbol you will find detailed information on operation and
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practical use of the unit.
The clover leaf indicates tips and information on the economical and
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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
Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environment Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unit Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Program Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional Program Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Consumption Values and Time Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Running Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What Does ”Update” Mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Water Protection Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before the First Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Prepare the Washing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sort and Prepare the Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Washing Types and Care Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Washing Detergents and Care Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Which washing detergnet and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How much washing detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Run a Washing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brief Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Change the spin speed/Select rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Set the delay timer/soaking duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Opening and closing the filling door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Add the Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Add Washing Detergent and/Care Agent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Start the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Completion of the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The washing cycle is finished/Remove the washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Program Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Separate Conditioning/Starching/Impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Separate Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washing Detergent Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washing Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Filling Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remedying Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
If the washing result is not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Carry Out an Emergency Emptying Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Emergency Unlocking of the Filling Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Additional Rinse (RINSE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Solution Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Additional Rinse and Solution Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Program Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting up and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Up the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Transporting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Remove the Transport Safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Prepare the Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting Up on a Concrete Pedestal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting Up on a Vibrating floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Compensate for Floor Unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Permissible Water Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Water Inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Delivery Heads over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Customer services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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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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Instructions for use
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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Instructions for use
2 Disposal
Dispose the packing material!
Dispose of your washing machine's packaging correctly. All the packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recycled.
• Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material
>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (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.
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.
2 Environment 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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Unit Description
Front View
Drawer for
washing
powder and
care agent
Screw feet
(height-adjustable);
rear left:
Automatic
adjustment foot
Instructions for use
Control panel
Rating plate
(behind filling
door)
Filling door
Flap in front of
solution pump
Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent
Main detergent
(powder) and
water-softener
if required
In-wash stain treatment
Pre-wash
detergent/
soaking agent
or water-softener
Liquid care agent
(conditioner,
finisher, starch)
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Instructions for use
Control panel
Additional program
buttons
SPIN CYCLE SPEED
button with display
Button DOOR/LIGHT
Program se-
quence display
Program selector
Delay Timer Button
Multi-display
Display RISIDUAL MOISTURE%/LOADING%
Button
START/PAUSE
OVER DOSING display
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)
Switches off the washing machine.
All other positions are "switched
on".
COTTONS/ LINEN (WITTE/BONTE WAS)
Main washing cycle Cottons/Linen at 30 °C to 95 °C.
ENERGY SAVING position (E-STAND): Energy-saving program at approx.
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67 °C for lightly to normally dirty cottons, extended washing time
(cannot be combined with QUICK WASH/KORT and STAIN/VLEKKEN).
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Instructions for use
EASY-CARES (KREUKHERST.)
Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to
60 °C.
EASY IRON position (STRIJKVRIJ): Main washing cycle at 40 °C for easycare textiles which, with the aid of this program, only have to be either
gently ironed or not ironed at all.
DELICATES (FIJNE WAS)
Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.
WOOL (WOL)/ P (Handwash Program)
Main washing cycle (cold to 40 °C) for machine washable woollens and
hand washable wool fabrics with the ï (handwash) care code.
SILK (ZIJDE)/ P (Handwash Program)
Main washing cycle at 30 °C for hand and machine washable silk.
As silk is a very delicate fabric we recommend washing only one gar-
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ment at a time, if possible, and never together with other rough fabrics.
For extremely delicate silks an even gentler wash can be achieved with
the QUICK WASH (KORT) button.
STARCHING (STIJVEN)
Separate starching, separate conditioning and separate proofing of
damp washing (1 rinse, wash in liquid treatment agent from conditioner chamber
If required, a separate rinsing cycle can be carried out – just leave the
conditioner chamber empty.
æ, spin cycle).
PUMP OUT (POMPEN)
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold (without spin).
Rinse hold means: The washing remains lying in the last rinsing water. It
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is not spun.
SPIN (CENTRIFUG.)
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and spin, or separate spin of
hand-washed cottons /linen.
SHORT SPIN (KORT CENTRIFUGEREN)
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)
Cold pre wash before the main washing cycle which
follows on automatically; with intermediate spin for
COTTONS/LINEN (WITTE/BONTE WAS), without intermediate spin for EASY-CARES (KREUKHERSTELLEND)
and DELICATES (FIJNE WAS).
SOAKING (INWEKEN)
Approx. 1 hour at 30 °C or 40 °C, depending on the set program.
Can be extended by max. 19 hours with the button DELAY TIMER
(STARTTIJDKEUZE). This is followed by the main washing cycle.
QUICK WASH (KORT)
Shorter washing cycle for slightly dirty washing.
STAIN (VLEKKEN)
For treating very dirty washing or stained washing. (In-wash stain
treatment is added during the program on a time-optimized basis.)
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With the WOOLLENS (WOL)/P program (handwash), it is not possible
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to select the additional programs (any pressed buttons have no effect).
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/
Temperature
COTTONS/LINEN 95
(WITTE/BONTE WAS)
COTTONS/LINEN 60
(WITTE/BONTE WAS)
COTTONS/LINEN 40
(WITTE/BONTE WAS)
EASY-CARES 40
(KREUKHERST.)
DELICATES 30
(FIJNE WAS)
WOOLLENS (WOL)/
P (Handwash) 30
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, water hardness, inlet temperature, room temperature, type and quantity of washing,
the washing powder/liquid used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected
additional functions.
1)
Filling Quantity
in kg
5 39 1,65 137
5 39 0,89 125
5 44 0,55 122
2.5 45 0,42 102
2.5 49 0,40 68
2 42 0,20 37
Water
in litres
Energy
in kWh
Time in
Minutes
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Instructions for use
Running Time Display
The running times of the washing programs
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depend on the usual washing practice and
the ambient conditions at the installation
location.
The washing type and quantity, the type of washing powder, the water
temperature and the room temperature etc. can influence the duration
of the washing program.
The washing machine saves from each program the running times of
the last wash cycles and calculates from them the average running time
for a washing cycle. This average running time is shown by the multi
display during the next wash.
After several washes, the running time shown in the multi display is
thereby adapted to the usual washing practice and the ambient
conditions at the installation location.
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.
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 +
Aqua Alarm
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. When the water protection
system responds, a warning signal sounds at the same time.
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Instructions for use
Before the First Wash
0 Carry out a washing operation without washing (COTTONS/WITTE WAS
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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Instructions for use
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) is suitable for this type of washing.
Linen èë
Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care code are insensitive to
mechanical stresses. The program COTTONS/LINEN (WITTE/BONTE WAS)
is suitable for this type of washing.
Easy-Care Garments êí
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 (KREUKHERST./STRIJKVRIJ) 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) is suitable for this type of washing.
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Wool, Silk and Extremely Delicate Washing 9ìï
Textiles such as wool, wool blends and silk with this care code are particularly sensitive to mechanical stresses. The WOOL (WOL)/P (Handwash) and SILK (ZIJDE)/P (Handwash) programs are suitable for this
type of fabric.
Attention! Textiles with the care codeñ (Do not wash!) must not be
washed in the washing machine!
Instructions for use
Washing Detergents and Care Agents
Which washing detergnet 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
If the detergent manufacturer gives no details of the dosing quantities
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for minimum loads, add one third less for half loads and, in the case of
very small loads and for EASY IRON (STRIJKVRIJ), only half the amount
of detergent recommended for a full load.
Refer to the detergent/care 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.
Since the water softener is added before the main washing detergent,
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(water pre-softening), eighty percent of the softener quantity stated on
the package is sufficient.
Water Hardness Details
Water Hardness °dH
Hardness Category
I – soft 0 - 7 up to 1.3
II – medium hard 7 - 14 1.3 - 2.5
III – hard 14 - 21 2.5 - 3.8
IV – very hard over 21 over 3.8
(degrees German
hardness)
Water Hardness in mmol/l
(millimol per litre)
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