AEG-Electrolux 1271VITE User Manual

ÖKO-LAVAMAT 1271 T v.i.
ELECTRONIC

The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
La lavadora-secadora ecológica

Instruction booklet
Instrucciones para el uso

AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT

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Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular
attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom­mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha­size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct
functioning of the appliance.

This symbol guides you, step by step, in the operation of the appliance.
The information marked with this symbol provides additional instruc-

tions and practical tips on the use of the appliance.
Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the

machine are marked with the clover symbol.
Should any problems arise, this booklet provides instructions on how to

solve them by yourself; see section “Something not working?”.
If this information is not sufficient, please contact our nearest SERVICE

CENTRE (address and telephone numbers are indicated on the enclosed
leaflet).

Printed on recycled paper.

People who think ecologically, act accordingly…

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Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tips for environmental protection

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Main features of your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Programme selector dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mains-on light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

START/PAUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DELAYSTART button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DRYING TIMEbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programme Option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

QUICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PREWASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

EXTRA RINSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RINSE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SPIN SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Programme progress display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cancelling a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Altering a programme which is running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Opening the door after the programme has started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Detergent dispenser drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing the wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sorting out and preparing the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Weight of laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Types of fabric and care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Detergents and additives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Which detergent and additive? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

How much detergent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Liquid detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adding a water softener (descaling product) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Information on water hardness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Drying symbols on garment labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Duration of the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Modification of the drying time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fibre residue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Additional drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to wash

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Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Add detergent and additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Switching the machine on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selection of the desired wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selection of the spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selection of the STAIN, PREWASH or QUICK WASH option. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selection of the EXTRA RINSE and/or RINSE HOLD option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selection of the DELAY START option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

At the end of the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

How to dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Drying only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Programme charts: wash and special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

Programme chart: drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Consumption data for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

After each wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Periodical cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Drain filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Water inlet filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Emergency emptying out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Frost precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Something not working?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-40

Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Front view and side view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Water drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Permanent connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51

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Safety instructions

The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standards and
with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as man­ufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person­nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local AEGService Force Centre.

• Never start the machine if the electrical supply cable is damaged or
the control panel is so damaged that inner components can be
reached.

• Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or mainte­nance operations.

• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the sock­et; always take hold of the plug itself.

• Never spray the machine with a jet of water . Danger of electric shock!

• During high temperature wash programmes and during the drying
cycle the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it!

• Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or
before opening the door in an emergency.

• Small animals can gnaw electric wires and water hoses causing elec­trocution hazard and damage due to water leaks.

Positioning, connection, starting up

• Follow the instructions for positioning and connection.

• Carry out a first wash without laundry (COTTONS 60, with half the
amount of detergent) in order to remove any manufacturing residue
from the tub and the drum.

• Should the machine be purchased in winter, when temperatures can
be below 0°, leave the appliance for 24 hours at ambient temperature
before starting it.

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Child safety

• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances
can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully
supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a
risk that they could become trapped inside.

• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dan­gerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of chil­dren’s reach.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.

• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply
cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door
catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside
while playing.

Proper use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If the machine is
used for any other purposes or is not used correctly, the manufactur­er accepts no responsibility for any damage that might occur.

• For safety reasons, the appliance must not be modified.

• Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.

• Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents
should not be machine washed.

• Do not use your machine for dry cleaning.

• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted
by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held responsi­ble for any damage.

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap after use.

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Disposal

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in
appropriate collection containers.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your
country tidy!

Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend
that you follow these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order
to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).

• Use the energy saving programme when washing normally soiled garments.

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded (for both
washing and drying cycles).

• When small loads are washed, use only half to two thirds of the rec­ommended amount of detergent.

• The machine will consume less energy if the laundry is adequately
spun before being dried.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be
removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.

• If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from
hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners
must be added.
The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft).

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Main features of your washer-dryer

• Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector.

• Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing.

• Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items.

• Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm.

• RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to
prevent creasing.

• Delay timer: programme start can be delayed by 1 to 19 hours (e.g.
to times with a more economical power rate).

• Programme progress display showing the programme steps selected
and the programme phase which is running.

• Because of its gentle washing action, the special wool cycle washes
your garments with extreme care.

• The drying programmes will enable you to have dry and soft laun­dry in a short time.

• 4-compartment drawer for detergent, fabric softener and bleaching
agent.

• Unbalance detection device: to prevent vibration during spinning.

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Description of the appliance

Front view

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Detergent drawer

Control panel

Door

Drain filter

Adjustable feet

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Control panel

A = Mains-on light
B = ON/OFF button
C = Delay start button
D = Display
E = Drying time button
F = Option buttons
G = START/PAUSE button
H = Spin speed button
J = Programme progress display
K = Programme selector dial

Programme selector dial

The programme selector determines
the type of washing cycle (e.g. water
level, drum movement, number of
rinses), the washing temperature and
enables the required drying pro­gramme to be selected according to
the type of laundry.

The selector is divided into 5 sections:

• Cottons

• Synthetics

• Delicates

• Woollens (hand washing)

• Special programmes A to G

• Reset programme O

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Description of the appliance

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position E corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at approx.

67°C for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be
combined with STAIN and QUICK ).

ON/OFF button

Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the
machine off.

Mains-on light

This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out
when it is pressed again.

START/PAUSE button

This button has three functions:
a) Start
After having selected the required progr amme, press this button to start

the machine; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing.
b) Pause
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE

button: the corresponding pilot light and the light of the programme
phase which is running will start to flash.

To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,
press the START/PAUSE button again.

c) Empty out water
At the end of a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE

HOLD option), or after the “soak” programme A, press the
START/PAUSE button to empty out the water: after the soak programme,
the machine will empty only; after RINSE HOLD programmes, the
machine will empty and spin.

DELAY START button

The wash programme can be delayed from 1 hour up to a maximum of
19 hours.

The button must be pressed after selecting the programme and
before pressing the START/PAUSE button.

The figures indicating the delay appear for about 2 seconds in the dis­play next to the button. The duration of the selected wash programme
is then displayed. One minute after depressing the START/PAUSE but­ton, the machine starts its hourly countdown.

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During the last hour, the remaining time is displayed every 5 minutes.
The delayed start function cannot be used with the SPIN F - G or PUMP

OUT D programmes.
To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then

press the DELAY START button until the required time is displayed or, if
you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed.

Then press the START/PAUSE button again.
When the delay is cancelled, the display shows the duration of the wash

programme previously selected.

DRYING TIME button

By depressing this button you can select the desired drying time
according to the fabrics (cotton or synthetics) you have to dry.

To select the drying time you have to push the button until the drying
time you want appears in the display.

For COTTON you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 2 hours
and 10 minutes (2.10).

For SYNTHETICS you can select a time from 10 minutes to 1 hour and
40 minutes (1.40).

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and
before depressing the START/PAUSE button.

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on.
When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.

If an incorrect option is selected, the pilot lights flash for about 3 seconds
and the message Err is displayed.

STAIN

To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with stain remover
(extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase, not selec­table for wool or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C).

QUICK

By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when
washing lightly soiled laundry.

This option is not available with the wool programme.

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PREWASH

The machine performs a prewash cycle at 40°C max. The prewash cycle
ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, and
with emptying of the water only for Delicates.

This option is not available with the wool programme.
For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.
Important: the STAIN, PREWASH and QUICK WASH options cannot be

selected together: one automatically disables the others.

EXTRA RINSE

Can be used with all programmes except the wool programme. The
machine performs 4 rinses instead of 3.

This option is recommended for people who are allergic to detergents
and in areas where the water is very soft.

RINSE HOLD

When this button is pressed, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to
prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished,
the corresponding pilot light on the programme progress display flashes
to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty out water:

• press the START/P AUSE button: after emptying, the machine performs
the spin cycle required for the type of wash selected;

• select the PUMP OUT programme D to empty out the water without
spinning.

Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET O
and then to programme “PUMP OUT” D.

This option can also be selected for the wool programme: the last
rinse water is emptied out but the machine does not spin.

If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties
itself after 18 hours.

The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic W ASHING &

DRYING programme.

SPIN SPEED

Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed
by the machine for the selected programme.
The maximum spin speed for cotton is 1200 rpm, for synthetics and
wool 900 rpm and for delicates 700 rpm.

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Description of the appliance

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Display

The display shows the following information:

• if the programme selector dial is on the RESET O position, three flashing
dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate
that the machine is ready to receive instructions for the required wash
programme.

• Duration of the selected wash programme, calculated automatically
on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fab­ric.

• Selected drying time (max. 2 hour s and 10 minutes for cotton, 1 hour
and 40 minutes for synthetics).

After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every
10 minutes, and every 5 minutes during the last 20 minutes.

• When the programme has finished, three flashing zeros are dis-
played.

• Delayed start, programmed using the special button .
The selected delay (19 hours max.) is indicated in the display. The

countdown is updated every hour, and every 5 minutes during the last
hour.

• Heating phase. A dot to the right of the figures in the display indi­cates that the machine is heating the water.

• Incorrect option selection.If an option which is not compatible with
the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed.

Programme progress display

By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights
corresponding to the various phases making up
the programme come on.

After the machine has started, only the running
phase pilot light stays on. When the programme
has finished, the END pilot light comes on.

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Prewash

Wash

Rinses

Rinse hold

Pump out

Spin

Dry

End

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Cancelling a programme

To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector
dial to the RESET O position: three flashing dashes will be displayed.

Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum
(RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to RESET O and
then to the PUMP OUT programme D.

Altering a programme which is running

To alter a programme, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the
START/PAUSE button .

Before the machine starts the heating phase, i.e. within the first 15
minutes for cotton programmes, 10 minutes for synthetic and delicate
programmes and 5 minutes for the wool programme, the selected wash
cycle can be modified.

Warning! If the programme selector dial is turned first to RESET O and
then to the new programme, the programme which is running is can­celled, the water is emptied out and the machine re-starts from water
filling. To simply modify the programme which is running, turn the pr o­gramme selector dial to the desired position (avoiding the RESET position):
when the START/PAUSE button is pressed again, the machine restarts with
the newly selected programme from the point at which it was interrupted.

Opening the door after the programme has started

The door can only be opened before the machine starts the heating
phase (within the first 15, 10 or 5 minutes, depending on the pro­gramme selected - see paragraph above) and during the rinse phase.

Set the machine to PAUSE (by pressing the START/PAUSE button).
If the door does not open, this means that the machine is already heat-

ing, or that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door.
This prevents water from spilling out when the door is opened.

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Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for prewash detergent and stain remover. The prewash
detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme, the stain
remover during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash at the optimal
time.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
It is emptied at the last rinse.

Compartment for bleaching agent.
It is emptied at the first rinse.

The quantity of additives and bleaching product must not exceed
the «MAX» mark in the drawer.

Before the first wash

Before your first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at
60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufac­turing residue from the drum and tub.

Pour 1/2 a measure of deter gent into the dispenser dr awer and start the
machine.

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Programme chart

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Preparing the wash cycle

Sorting out and preparing the laundry

• Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see
“Types of fabric and care labels”).

• Empty pockets.

• Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.).

• To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles,
it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and
tie up loose straps such as those of aprons.

• Turn double faced items inside out (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.)

• Turn coloured knitted fabrics, woollens and fabrics with trim inside
out.

• Wash small and delicate items (baby socks, tights) inside a laundry net
or in a pillow case closed with a zip, or in larger socks.

• Treat curtains with special care. Remove all metal or plastic hooks or
put them in a net or a bag. We take no responsibility for any damage.

• Whites and coloureds must be washed separately: white items can
loose their whiteness.

• New coloured fabrics often have excess dyes; it is advisable to wash
them separately for the first time.

• Wash small and large items together; this impr oves the washing result
and the laundry is better distributed during spinning.

• Shake out garments before putting them into the machine.

• Insert each garment separately.

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Weight of laundry

Types of fabric and care labels

The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro­gramme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab­ric and the instructions indicated on care labels.

Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatures.

Cotton

Linen and cottons marked with this symbol can be washed at high tem­peratures.

Cotton

Linen and cottons marked with this symbol are colourfast and can be
washed at 60°C.

Cotton

Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours, therefore
the washing temperature must not exceed these values.

Synthetics

Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gentle
wash programme and they must therefore be washed using the specific
programme.

60

40

30

40

60

95

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Sort of laundry

Preparing the wash cycle

Approximate

dry weights

1200 gBathrobes
300-600 gWork shirts
700 gQuilt covers
500 gSheets
100 gBlouses
200 gHand towels
100 gTea towels
200 gShirts
200 gPillowcases
200-250 gNight-gowns/Pyjamas
200-300 gTablecloths
250 gUnderwear

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Delicates

Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a
very gentle treatment.
The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric.

Woollens and particularly delicate items

Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par­ticularly sensitive to machine washing.
The WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric.

If the label has the symbol (do not wash), the garments must not
be machine washed!

304030

40

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Detergents and additives

Which detergent and additive?

Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.

How much detergent?

The quantity depends on:

• the load:
if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of
detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested
amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;

• the degree of soil:
use a small amount of detergent for lightly soiled garments. Judge
the amount according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions
and size of the load;

• the water hardness:
the harder the water, the more detergent required. Instructions
according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack.

Liquid detergent

Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment
of the dispenser drawer immediately before starting the programme, or
a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum. Mea­sure the detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Adding a water softener (descaling product)

A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to
degree of hardness I (= soft). Information on water hardness can be
obtained from your local water supply authority.

Information on water hardness

Preparing the wash cycle

Degree of hardness French degrees °TH

0-15

German degrees °dH

0-7I=Soft

16-257-14II=Medium
26-3714-21III=Hard

more than 37more than 21IV=Very hard

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Preparing the drying cycle

As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must

drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry­ing cycle.

Load

Warning:
Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided

before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained.

Garments not suitable for drying

• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.

• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam­rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.

• Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to
avoid the formation of harmful vapours.

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Sort of laundry

max. load

(dry weight)

2.25 kgLinen and cottons

1.5 kgSynthetics

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Drying symbols on garment labels

Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be
machine dried.

The following symbols refer to drying:
Machine drying is usually possible

Normal drying (normal temperature)
Gentle drying (reduced temperature)
Do not machine dry

Garments marked with the symbol should not be machine dried.

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to

• the final spin speed;

• the required degree of drying (extra dry, only for cottons, store dry or
iron dry);

• the type of laundry;

• the size of load.

The usual drying times are indicated in the programme chart. As you
become more familiar with the appliance, you will discover the drying
times that best suit your needs according to the various type of fabric.
It is a good idea to make a note of these times.

Modification of the drying time

If you wish to modify the drying time when a drying programme is running,
first depress START/P AUSE button to set the machine to PAUSE. After mod­ifying the time, depress START/PAUSE again to continue the pro­gramme.

Fibre residue

After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform
a gentle rinse (progr. B) to be sure that any residue that may remain in
the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried
afterwards.

After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned.

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Additional drying

Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set
another short drying cycle.

Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fab­rics, avoid excessive drying.

Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme)

The NON-STOP programme can be used with

• cottons, linen

• synthetics
It cannot be used for delicate fabrics and woollens.

Warning: the maximum load sizes for NON-STOP operation - washing
plus drying - are as follows:

- cottons and linen max 2.25 kg

- synthetics max 1.50 kg
The drying time has to be selected after choosing the wash programme.

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How to wash

Load the laundry

Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as

evenly as possible. Close the door.

Add detergent and additive

Pull the drawer
out till it stops.

Pour the main
wash detergent
into compart­ment .

If you wish to
perform a pre­wash, or a STAIN­Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .

Important!
Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN-Action programme,
always use a STAIN remover.

Pour the fabric softener into compartment and the bleaching
agent into compartment without exceeding the “MAX” mark.

Close the drawer, pushing it fully in.

Switching the machine on

To switch the machine on,
press the ON/OFF but­ton: if the programme
selector dial is on the
RESET O position, three
flashing dashes will be dis­played. If the programme
selector dial is positioned
on a wash programme, the
duration of that pro­gramme will be displayed.

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How to wash

Selection of the desired wash programme

Turn the programme selector dial
to the desired position: the lights
corresponding to the different
phases making up the selected
programme light on.

Selection of the spin speed

To select the desired spin speed, press
the SPIN SPEED button: the corre­sponding light comes on.

Selection of the STAIN, PREWASH or QUICK
WASH option

, depending on the degree of soil of the
laundry and on the type of fabric.
The corresponding light comes on.

Selection of the EXTRA RINSE and/or RINSEHOLD
option

The corresponding light(s) come on.

95

E

60

50

40

30

60

50

40

30

40

30

40

30

O
G

F
D
C

B
A

1200

900

700

500

+

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Selection of the DELAY START option

To delay starting of a programme, press the
DELAY START button before starting the
machine. The figures corresponding to the
selected delay will be displayed for about 2
seconds, after which the duration of the
selected programme will appear on the display.

When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the selected delay will
again appear on the display and the machine starts its countdown.

Starting the programme

To start the selected programme, press the START/PAUSE
button; the corresponding light stops flashing.

The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is
running is on.

After about 30 seconds the programme starts.

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At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically and three flashing zeros are displayed.
The END and spin speed pilot lights, as well as the pilot light(s) cor-

responding to the selected option(s), stay on.
If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the corresponding

pilot light on the programme progress display flashes to indicate that
the water must be emptied out before opening the door.

The pilot light of the START button flashes and tree flashing zeros are
displayed.

Release of the lock is indicated by an audible signal.
Turn the programme selector dial to RESET O.
Switch the machine off by pressing the ON/OFF button .
Remove the laundry from the drum.

Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid a subsequent wash being
damaged by any forgotten items.

Close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleas-

ant smells.

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How to dry

Drying only

Warning! Do not exceed the maximum laundry loads:

- 2.25 kg for linen and cottons

- 1.50 kg for synthetics.
The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in

the sink or connected to the drain pipe.
Depress the ON/OFF button to switch the machine on.
Select the drying programme (for cotton or synthetics).
Depress the DRYING TIME button until

the time you want appears in the display.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start

the programme.
At the end of the cycle, turn the programme selector dial to RESET O

and press the ON/OFF button again to switch the appliance off.
Remove the laundry.

Automatic washing and drying

(NON-STOP programme)

Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed

the maximum load sizes of 2.25 kg for cotton and 1.5 kg for synthetics.

If you use a dosing device in a washer-dryer , please ensur e the dosing
device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme.

Load the laundry.
Add detergent and additives.
Switch the machine on by depressing the ON/OFF button.
Select the wash programme.
Select eventually the required options by means of the relevant buttons.

If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the
appliance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy.

Select the drying time.
Start the programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button.
At the end of the programme, turn the selector dial to RESET and press

the ON/OFF button again to switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry.

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Programme chart

Wash programmes

ECONOMY

Select the economy programme “E” instead of the 95°C programme when wash­ing normally soiled whites; the wash is carried out at about 67°C, with conse­quent energy saving. The washing phase will be slightly longer.

In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the
energy label refer to the 60°C wash programme for cotton.

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indica­tive, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet
water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It corr esponds to the high­est temperature for each wash programme.

Wash

programme

White

Cottons

Temp.

95°-60°

Fabrics

Cotton and linen,
for example nor­mally soiled work
garments, sheets,
household linen,
underwear, towels.

Additional

functions

STAIN
QUICK
PREWASH
RINSE PLUS
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

Max.

load

4.5 kg

Whites

ECONOMY

E

60°

Cotton and linen, for
example normally to
lightly soiled sheets
and household linen.

PREWASH
RINSE PLUS
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

4.5 kg

Coloured

cottons

60°-50°
40°-30°

Coloured cotton or
linen fabric, shirts,
underwear, towels.

STAIN
QUICK
PREWASH
RINSE PLUS
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

4.5 kg

Synthetics

60°-50°
40°-30°

Synthetic fabrics,
underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.

STAIN
QUICK
PREWASH
RINSE PLUS
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

2 kg

Delicates

40°-30°

Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains.

STAIN
QUICK
PREWASH
RINSE PLUS
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

2 kg

Wool

40°-30

COLD

Wool, wool mixture,
silk.

RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

1 kg

Energy

Kwh

2.0

1.5

1.1

1.0

0.5

0.4

Water

lt.

44

41

41

59

52

42

Duration

min.

155

155

130

85

60

55

Consumption*

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Programme chart

Special programmes

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely

indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry,
on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.

Programme

Soak

A

Type of

laundry

Heavily soiled
fabrics,
except wool.

Programme phases

Soak at 40°C.
Stop with water in drum.
To empty only: press the
START/PAUSE button .

To empty and spin:

select the desired spin
speed and press the
START/PAUSE button.
The machine automati­cally empties itself after
18 hours.

Additional

functions

Max.

load

4.5 kg

Gentle

rinses

B

This pro­gramme can
be used for
rinsing hand
washed gar­ments.

3 rinses with liquid
additive.
Short spin.
(700 rpm max)

RINSE
PLUS

RINSE
HOLD

SPIN
SPEED

4.5 kg

Softeners

C

Hand washed
garments to
be starched
or softened.

1 rinse with liquid addi­tive.
Spin.

RINSE
HOLD

SPIN
SPEED

4.5 kg

Pump out

D

For emptying
out the last
rinse water in
programmes
with the Rinse
Hold option.

The water is emptied
out.

/

SpinFSeparate spin

for all fabrics.

Spin.

SPIN SPEED

4.5 kg

Short spin

G

Separate spin
for synthetics
and delicate
fabrics.

Short spin.
(700 rpm max)

SPIN SPEED

2 kg

Energy

Kwh

0.6

0.02

0.04

0.03

Water

lt.

17

40

18

/

/

Duration

min.

25

20

20

2.5

10

5

Reset

O

Cancel.

For cancelling the wash pro­gramme which is running.

Consumption*

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Programme chart

Drying

(*) The STORE DRY drying programme for cotton is the refer ence programme
for the Energy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75.

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Degree of drying

Extra dry
Ideal for towelling
materials

Type of fabric

Cotton and
linen
(bathrobes,
bath towels,
etc.)

Max. load

2.25 kg

Spin speed

900

1200

Drying time

mins

110-120

95-105

1 kg

900

1200

65-75
55-65

Store dry (*)
Suitable for items to
put away without
ironing

Iron dry
Suitable for ironing

Cotton and
linen (towels,
T-shirts,
bathrobes)

2.25 kg

900

1200

100-110

85-95

1 kg

900

1200

55-65
45-55

Synthetics and
mixed fabrics
(jumpers,
blouses,
underwear,
household
linen)

1.5 kg 900 90-100

1 kg 900 55-65

Cotton and
linen (sheets,
tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)

2.25 kg

900

1200

70-80
60-70

1 kg

900

1200

50-55
35-40

Synthetics and
mixed fabrics
(shirts, blouses,
household
linen)

1.5 kg 900 70-80

1 kg 900 40-45

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Consumption data for drying

The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests.
They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be
used as indicative values.

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Degree of drying

Cotton
Extra dry

Spin speed

1200

Max
load

2.25 kg

Water

litres

29

Energy

kWh

1.9

Duration

minutes

95-105

Cotton
Store dry

1200 2.25 kg 26 1.7 85-95

Cotton
Iron dry

1200 2.25 kg 19 1.25 60-70

Synthetics
Store dry

900 1.5 kg 31 1.25 100-110

Synthetics
Iron dry

900 1.5 kg 22 0.9 70-80

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Cleaning and maintenance

After each wash

At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit­tle to let it dry.

Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate.

If the machine is not used for a prolonged period:

Close the water tap and unplug the appliance.

Periodical cleaning

Exterior

Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with
clean water and dry.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products
to clean the cabinet.

Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while,
detergents and
fabric softeners
leave deposits in
the drawer.

Clean the drawer,
from time to
time, by rinsing it
under a running
tap. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the
rear left-hand corner.

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be
removed.

Detergent can also accumulate inside the
drawer recess: clean it with an old tooth­brush.

Refit the drawer after cleaning.

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Drain filter

The drain filter
collects threads
and small objects
inadvertently left
in the laundry.
Check regularly
that the filter is
clean.

Place a container
under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come out of the filter.

Pull out the filter.
Clean the filter under a running tap, then refit

it, screwing it fully in.

Water inlet filter

If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the
filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked.

Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the hose from the tap and remove

the filter.
Clean it with a stiff brush.
Refit the filter and screw the hose back onto

the tap.

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Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are
clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled;

• place a bowl on the floor;

• put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water out.
Should it not be possible to have access to the drain hose because, for

example the appliance is built in the kitchen furniture, slightly loosen
the drain filter after placing a bowl on the floor to let the water come
out slowly.

At the end screw the filter again.

Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop
below 0°C, proceed as follows:

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the drain hose and the inlet hose in a bowl placed
on the floor.

• Select the “PUMP OUT” programme D and run it until the machine
stops.

• Turn the programme selector dial to RESET O.

• Press the ON/OFF button to switch the machine off.

• Remove the plug from the power socket.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the drain hose back in its
place.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding
ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance.

When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temper­ature is above 0°C.

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Something not working?

If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual
whistling noise, different from the noise made by tradi­tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of
motor.

If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to
the modern technology of new washing
machines that use less water than traditional
machines.

Troubleshooting

If a problem arises, you can try to solve it yourself following the
instructions below.

If you call out an engineer when one of the following problems arises,
or to repair a fault due to incorrect use, the call-out will be charged
even if requested within the guarantee period.

During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed:

- E00: problem with the water supply

- E10: problem with water draining

- E20: door open
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE but-

ton to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists,
contact your local AEGService Force Centre.

Problem

The machine does not work

Possible cause

The ON/OFF button Depress the button.
has not been depressed.

The main electrical fuse Replace the fuse.
has blown.

The door is not properly Close the door; the click
closed (E20). of the lock should be heard.

The plug is not connected. Insert the plug.
The START button has not Press the button.

been pressed.
The DELAY START Check the selected delay on

option has been selected. the display.

Solution

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Something not working?

Problem

The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin

Possible cause

The drain hose is Check the whole length of
squashed or kinked (E10). the hose and remove the

kink.

The drain filter or the Clean the filter or check
drain hose are clogged (E1 0). the hose.

The RINSE HOLD option Empty out the water by
(stop with water in drum) pressing the START button
has been selected. or selecting the PUMP OUT

programme.

The laundry is not evenly Redistribute the laundry
distributed inside the drum. manually in the drum.

There is water on the floor

Too much detergent has Measure detergent
been used. according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

An unsuitable detergent Use a suitable washing
has been used that machine detergent.
creates too much foam.

One of the connectors on Check that the hose is
the water inlet hose is firmly screwed on at both
leaking. ends.

The drain filter has not Fully screw the filter into
been properly screwed on place.
after cleaning.

Solution

The machine does not fill

The water tap is closed (E00). Open the water tap.
The water inlet hose is Check the whole length of the

squashed or kinked (E00). hose and remove the kink.
The small filter of the water Clean the filter.

inlet hose is clogged (E00).
The door is not properly Close the door.

closed (E20).

The machine fills then
empties immediately

The end of the drain hose Place the hose at the right
is too low. height (see Installation

section).

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Something not working?

Problem

The door will not open

Possible cause

The programme is still Wait until the end of the
running. programme before opening

the door.

The door lock has not yet Wait about 2 minutes for
released. the door lock to release.

The water level is above the Before opening the door,
bottom edge of the door. the water must be emptied

out.

The machine is heating the Wait until the end of the
water. heating phase.

Solution

The machine vibrates or is
noisy

The transit bolts have Check that the machine
not been removed. has been unpacked as

described in the Installation
section.

The feet have not been Carefully level the machine.
adjusted.

There is little laundry in Correct operation of the
the drum. machine is not affected.

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40

Something not working?

Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin

The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly
device that prevents distributed inside the drum
excessive vibration during at the beginning of the
spinning has cut in. spin cycle, the machine

detects this and tries to
redistribute it more evenly
by means of a few drum
rotations.
Only when the laundry is
more evenly distributed
will the spin cycle be
performed, at a lower speed,
if the laundry is not evenly
distributed.
If, after about 15 minutes,
the laundry is still tangled,
the machine will not spin.
Therefore, if the laundry is
still wet at the end of the
cycle, it is advisable to
redistribute it manually
inside the drum and to
select the spin programme
again.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The machine will not dry or
the laundry is not dry
enough

The water tap is not open Open the water tap.
(E00).

The drain filter is clogged. Clean the filter.
The drying time has not Select the drying time.

been selected.
An appropriate drying time Select the appropriate

has not been chosen. drying time suitable for the

required degree of drying,
according to the type of
fabric (cottons or synthetics).

There is too much laundry Reduce the load.
inside the appliance.

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Unsatisfactory washing results

If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum

• Too little detergent has been used.

• An unsuitable detergent has been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

• The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected.

If grey stains remain on the laundry

• Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with
an insufficient amount of detergent.

• The temperature selected for the wash programme was too low.

• Fabric softener - especially the concentrated type - has come into
direct contact with the laundry. Wash these stains immediately and
pour fabric softener carefully.

Foam is still visible even after the last rinse

• Modern detergents often produce foam, even in the last rinse. How­ever the laundry has been completely rinsed.

White residue is left on the laundry

• This is due to insoluble components in modern detergents and is
therefore not the result of insufficient rinsing. Shake or brush the
laundry. In futur e, it may be better to turn garments inside out befor e
washing them. Check the choice of detergent; try using liquid deter­gents.

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Something not working?

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Technical data

Height x Width x Depth 82x60x54.5 cm
Depth with door opened 91 cm
Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx.
Net weight 76 kg approx.
Load (depending on programme) 4.5 kg max.
Use domestic
Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm
Drum speed during spinning 1200/900/700/500 rpm
Water pressure 1 - 10 bar

(=10-100N/cm

2

= 0.1-1.0Mpa)

This appliance complies with the following EC directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive
93 / 68 / EEC

- 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”.

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Service

In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be
solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of pr oblems.
If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre.
(Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed leaflet).

In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate trou­bleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call
is necessary.

Take note of the serial number (Ser .-No.) and the pr oduct number (Prod.
No.) indicated on the rating plate.

Ser. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Furthermore, try to specify, as precisely as possible:

- The symptoms of the fault

- When the fault occurs

When can a service visit be charged during the guarantee period?

- when it should have been possible to solve the problem by yourself,
with the help of the troubleshooting chart (see section “Something
not working?”)

- when the engineer has to come out several times because he has
not been given all the relevant information he needs and so, for
example, has to fetch spare parts. Repeated trips can be avoided if
you prepare your call to the Service centre as described above.

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Mod. ÖKO LAVAMAT 1271Tv.i. Type P6417650
Prod. No

914676006

00

220-230V~

50Hz

2200

W

10 A

Ser. No.

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Instructions for installation and electrical connection

Safety instructions for the installer

• This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it.

• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in
doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer.

• All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture
if the protective transit devices are not completely removed. Refer to
the relevant paragraph.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried
out by a qualified electrician.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried
out by a qualified plumber.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on
its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can cir­culate freely between the adjustable feet and the floor.

• The installation should comply with local water authority and build­ing regulations requirements.

• Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this
should be carried out by our Service Force Centre.

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Dimensions of the appliance

Front view and side view

Rear view

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1200

900

700

500

95

E

60

50

40

30

60

50

40

30

40

30

40

30

O
G

F
D
C
B
A

+

810

160

10

600

540

90

525

910

Cold water

340

170

25

15

45

85

Power cable

Drain

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Installation

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli­ance.

Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the
rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on
its back, taking care not to squash the hoses.
This can be avoided by placing one of the
corner packing pieces between the machine
and the floor.

Remove the poly­styrene base and
take off the bot­tom panel by
unscrewing the
central screw.

Carefully slide out
the right poly­thene bag.

Repeat the opera­tion for the left
and central poly­thene bags.

Re-fit the bottom
panel using the 4
screws supplied
with the door
hinges (in the plas­tic bag) and the previously removed screw.

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Set the machine
upright and
remove the two
remaining bolts
from the back.

Pull out the three
plastic spacers
from the holes
into which the bolts were fitted.

Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find on the back of the
appliance.

You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the
machine ever has to be transported again.

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by

carpets, rugs etc.

• Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating.

• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of
wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.

• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas
cooker or coal-burning stove, an insulating panel (85x57 cm) covered
with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be
inserted between the two appliances;

• The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature
can drop below 0.

• The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked.

• Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessi­ble for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.

Levelling

Carefully level by screwing the adjustable
feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood
or similar materials under the machine to
compensate for any unevenness in the
floor.

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Installation

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Water inlet

Connect the
water inlet hose
to a separate tap
with a 3/4"
thread after hav­ing inserted the
small filter “A”
supplied with the
machine.

The other end of
the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any
direction. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the
fitting, making sure there are no water leaks.

The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not
wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new , longer hose spe­cially designed for this type of use.

Water drainage

The end of the drain hose can be positioned
in three ways:

Hooked over the edge of a sink using the
plastic hose guide supplied with the
machine. In this case, make sure the end

cannot come unhooked when the machine
is emptying.

This could be done by tying it to the tap
with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall.

In a sink drain pipe branch.This branch must be above the trap so that
the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.

Directly into a
drain pipe at a
height of not less

than 60 cm and
not more than
90 cm.

The end of the
drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the
drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose.

The drain hose must not be kinked. Run it along the floor; only the part
near the drainage point must be raised.

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Installation

A

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Electrical connection

This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase,
50 Hz supply.

Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum
load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in
use.

Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or

injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.

Permanent connection

In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a
double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply
(mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and
of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current
electrical regulations.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any
point.

This operation must be performed by a qualified electrician.

Installation

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Building-in

This appliance has been designed to
be built into the kitchen furniture.
The recess should have the dimen­sions shown in picture A.

Preparation and assembly of the door

The machine is originally pre­arranged for the assembly of a
door opening from right to left.
In this case it is sufficient to screw
in the hinges (1) and the counter­magnet (6) provided with the appli­ance, at the right level (Fig. B).

a) Door

The dimensions of the door should
be:

- width 595-598 mm

- thickness 16-22 mm
The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base.

b) Hinges

To mount the hinges it is necessary
to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth
14 mm) on the inner side of the
door. The distance between the holes
hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm.

The distance (B) from upper edge
of the door to the centre of the
hole depends on the adjacent fur­niture's dimensions.

The required dimensions are given in the picture C.
The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood (2-Fig. B).

50

820 min

570 min.

600

596

416

176

,

5

818

541

195

490

160

120

90

8

515

165

A

600

4

1

2

3

6

1

2

3

5

7

8

B

35 Ø 12.5-14 depth

16-22

B

C

22+1,5

595-598

416

C

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c) Mounting the door

Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3-Fig. B).
The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thick­ness of the door.
To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B),
adjust the door and tighten the screw again.

d) Counter-magnet (6)

The appliance is pre-arranged for a mag­netic closure of the door. To enable a cor­rect operation of this device, it is necessary
to screw the counter-magnet (6) (steel disk
+ rubber ring) into the inner side of the
door.

Its position must correspond to the magnet
(4) on the appliance (see picture D).

If the door has to be opened from
left to right, invert the position of
the plates (7), the magnet (4) and
the plate (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount
the countermagnet (6) and the
hinges (1) as previously described.

Important: the plastic screw (8)
should never be loosened (Fig. B
and E).

Attention!

When the appliance is installed the power supply cable must be easily
accessible.

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6

4

8

D

4

6

5

1

2

3

7

8

E

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