AEG LAV88830-W User Manual

ÖKO-LAVAMAT 88830 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.

1 The warning triangle and /or signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) emphasise information which is important for your safety or for the unit's functional reliability. It is imperative that this information is observed.

01. This symbol guides you step by step through the operation of the appliance.

	2. ...
3	Next to this symbol you will find additional information and practical
	tips on using the appliance.
2	Tips and information on economical and environmentally responsible
	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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Unit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Drawer for detergent and care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Additional program buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Consumption values and time requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Running time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
What does "UPDATE“ mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Anti-flood system Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Before the First Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Prepare washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Sort washing and prepare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Washing Types and Care Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Washing Detergents and Care Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Which washing detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
How much washing detergent and care agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Run a Washing Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Brief Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Setting the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Change the spin speed/Select Rinse Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Set the delay timer/soaking duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Opening and closing the filling door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Add the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Add Washing Detergent/Care Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Start the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Completion of the Washing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
The washing cycle is finished/Remove the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26

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Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27
Separate rinse/conditioner/starching/impregnation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	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
Emergency unlocking of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Additional rinsing cycle (RINSE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	39
Water Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Additional Rinse and Water Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	40
Program Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Installation and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Installation of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	44
Prepare the installation place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Installation on a concrete base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Installation on vibrating floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	46
Compensate for floor unevenness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47

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Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Water inflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Delivery heads over 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Warranty conditions / Customer service centres . . . . . . .	52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59

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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 forbidden 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 persons 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 risk that they can lock themselves inside it.

•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 washing machines may only be carried out by skilled persons. Improper repairs can cause significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact customer service or your dealer.

•Never put the washing machine into operation if the mains cable is damaged or if the control panel, work top or base area is damaged in such a way that the inside of the appliance is openly accessible.

•Before cleaning, care and maintenance work, switch off the washing machine. Also, pull the mains plug out of the socket, or - in the case of permanent connection - switch off the LS switch in the fuse box or completely unscrew the screw-in fuse.

•If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and shut off the tap.

•Never pull the mains plug out of the socket by the cable. Always use the plug.

•Multiple connectors, couplings and extension cables must not be used. Fire hazard through overheating!

•Do not spray down the washing machine with a water jet. Danger of electrical shock!

•The glass in the filling door become hot when high-temperature washing programmes are used. Do not touch!

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for polyethylene, e.g. packing films.

for polystyrene, e.g. cushion parts (always CFC-free) for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

Operating Instructions

•Allow the washing solution to cool down before performing and emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the solution pump or before an emergency opening of the filling door.

•Small animals can chew on power cables and water hoses. This can cause a danger of electric shock and water damage. Keep small animals away from washing machines.

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 abbreviations:

>PE<

>PS<

>POM<

•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.

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Operating Instructions

2Environmental 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 washing 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 program.

•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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Operating Instructions

Unit description

Front view

Drawer for de-
tergent and	Control panel
conditioner
	Rating plate
	(behind filling door)
	Filling door

	Screw feet
	(height-adjustable);	Flap in front of
	rear left: Automatic
		the drain pump
	adjustment foot

Drawer for detergent and care agent

Stain removers

Main wash detergent (powder form) and possibly water softener

Pre-wash detergent/ soaking agent or water softener

Liquid care agents (conditioner, finisher, starch)

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Operating Instructions

Control panel

Program se-

SPIN SPEED button

with display

quence display

Additional program

DOOR/LIGHT

Program selector

buttons

button

DELAY TIMER button	OVER DOSING display
Multi-display	START/PAUSE button

MOISTURE/LOADING display

	Program selector
	The program selector defines the
	nature of the washing cycle (e.g.
	water level, drum movement, num-
	ber of rinses, spin speed) to suit the
	type of washing, as well as the wash
	temperature.
	OFF
	Switches off the washing machine.
	All other positions are "switched
	on".
	COTTONS/LINEN
	Main washing cycle Cottons / Linen (Cottons / Linen) at 30 °C to 95 °C.
2	Position ENERGY SAVING: Energy-saving program at approx. 67 °C for
	slightly to normally dirty cottons, extended washing time (cannot be

combined with SHORT and STAIN.

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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.

DELICATES

Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.

WOOL / P (Hand wash)

Main washing cycle (cold to 40 °C) for machine-washable woollens and for hand-washable woollen textiles with the care symbol ï(Hand wash).

SILK/ P (Hand wash)

Main washing cycle at 30 °C for hand-washable and machine-washable silk.

3 As silk is a very sensitive textile, we recommend that only one garment be washed if possible and that such garments never be washed together with other rough textiles. For extremely sensitive silk textiles, even more gentle treatment can be used via the button SHORT.

STARCHING

Separate starching, separate conditioning, separate impregnation of wet washing (1 rinse cycle, liquid conditioner from the compartment æis rinsed in, spinning).

If a separate rinse cycle is required, this can also be run. In this case, simply do not add any conditioner to the compartment.

PUMP OUT

Pumping off the water after a rinse hold (without spinning).

3 Rinse Hold means: The washing remains lying in the last rinsing water. It is not spun.

SPIN

Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and spinning, or separate spinning of hand-washed cottons/linen.

SHORT SPIN

Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and gentle spin, or separate gentle spinning of sensitive textiles (easy-cares, delicates, woollens).

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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. Ad-
	ditional 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
	Cold pre wash before the main washing cycle which
	follows on automatically. with intermediate spin at
	COTTONS/LINEN, without intermediate spinning in
	the case of EASY CARES and DELICATES.
	SOAKING
	Approx. 1 hour at 30 °C or 40 °C, depending on the set program. Can be
	extended with the button DELAY TIMER by max. 19 hours. This is fol-
	lowed by the main washing cycle.
	QUICK WASH
	Shortened washing cycle for slightly dirty washing.
	STAIN
	For treating very dirty washing or stained washing. (In-wash stain
	treatment is added during the program on a time-optimized basis)
3	With the setting WOOL / P(Hand wash) it is not possible to select the
	additional programs (any buttons pressed have no effect).

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Operating Instructions

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	Load	Water	Energy	Time in
		in kg	in litres	in kWh	minutes
	COTTONS/LINEN 95	5	39	1.65	137
	COTTONS/LINEN 60 1)	5	39	0.89	125
	COTTONS/LINEN 40	5	44	0.55	122
	EASY CARES 40	2.5	45	0.42	102
	DELICATES 30	2.5	49	0.40	68
	WOOL/P(HAND WASH) 30	2	42	0.20	37

1)Note: Program setting for a test in accordance with EN 60 456. The consumption values deviate from the defined values depending on the water pressure, water hardness, water inflow temperature, room temperature, washing type, washing quantity, the detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and the selected additional functions.

Running time display

3	The durations of the washing programs depend
	on the washing habits and ambient conditions
	at the installation location. E. g. the washing
	type, washing quantity, type of detergent, wa-
	ter temperature and 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 condi-
	tions at the installation location.

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Operating Instructions

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.

Anti-flood system 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 at another point, the drainage pump pumps the water off automatically - even if the unit is switched on. It is merely necessary for the washing machine to be connected to the mains. If the antiflood system responds, a warning signal sounds at the same time.

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Operating Instructions

Before the First Wash

0Carry out a washing operation without washing (COTTONS 95 °C, with half the quantity of washing powder/liquid).

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 "Washing 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 textiles 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 to choose the right washing program. The washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures shown in the care symbols are maximum values.

Cottons ç

Textiles made of cotton and linen and which have this care symbol are insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The program COTTONS/LINEN is suitable for this type of washing.

Cottons è ë

Textiles made of cotton and linen and which have this care symbol are insensitive to mechanical stress. The program COTTONS/LINEN is suitable for this type of washing.

Easy cares ê í

Textiles such as treated cotton, cotton mixed fabrics, viscose and synthetics with these are symbols require mechanically more gentle treatment. The program EASY CARES/EASY IRON is suitable for this type of washing.

Delicates ì

Textiles such as layered fibres, micro-fibres, viscose, synthetics and curtains which have this care symbol require particularly gentle treatment. The program DELICATES is suitable for this type of washing.

Woollens, silk and especially sensitive washing 9 ì ï

Textiles such as woollens, wool mixtures and silk with this care symbol are particularly sensitive to mechanical stress. The programs WOOL/P (Hand wash) and SILK/ P(Hand wash) are suitable for textiles of this type.

Caution! Textiles with the care symbol ñ(Do not wash!) must not be washed in the washing machine.

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Operating Instructions

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

2 If 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, 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 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.

2	Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water
	pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the
	package is sufficient.
	Water hardness details
	Hardness class	Water hardness in °dH	Water hardness in mmol
		(German hardness scale)	(millimol per litre)
	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

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