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AEG OKO-LAVAMAT 62310 Operating Instructions Manual

AEG OKO-LAVAMAT 62310 Operating Instructions Manual

The environmentally friendly washing machine

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The environmentally friendly washing machine
Operating instructions

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  • Page 1 ÖKO-LAVAMAT 62310 The environmentally friendly washing machine Operating instructions...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Please make sure you read the safety instructions on the first pages of these operating instructions! Keep the operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any future owners. With the warning triangle and/or by means of key words (Danger!, Caution!, Attention!), information is emphasized which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety instructions ..........Disposal .
  • Page 4 Contents Program tables ..........25 Washing .
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to famil- iarise you with the following safety instructions: General safety •...
  • Page 6: Disposal

    Disposal Safety of children • Often children are not aware of the dangers involved in handling electrical equipment. Therefore please ensure they are adequately supervised whilst the appliance is on and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – there is a risk that the children may lock themselves in the appliance.
  • Page 7: Environmental Tips

    The plastic parts can be reused: • The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethyl- ene (marking >PE<). • The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<). The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned to the old paper collection.
  • Page 8: The Most Important Features Of Your Appliance

    The most important features of your appli- ance • Setting the program using the program selector, temperature selector and type of washing buttons. • Stain program for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving program for slightly soiled to normally soiled linen. •...
  • Page 9: Structure Of The Appliance

    Structure of the appliance Front view Compartment for washing powder Control panel and fabric softener with handle flap Rating plate (behind door) Door with handle Height adjustable Flap in front of screw feet suds pump...
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Structure of the appliance Control panel Buttons final spin speed/ RINSE HOLD Type of washing Program selector Temperature selector buttons ON/OFF button Program selector The program selector determines the type of the washing cycle. The different setting positions have the following effect: PRE WASH Cold pre wash before the main wash which follows automati-...
  • Page 11: Program Selector As Program Progress Display

    Structure of the appliance RINSE Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing fabrics washed by hand (spin according to the type of washing). CONDITIONER Separate rinsing, separate starching, separate impregnating (one rinse runs, liquid detergent from the compartment À is added). SPIN Spin after RINSE HOLD, and separate spinning of handwashed fabrics.
  • Page 12: Type Of Washing Buttons

    Structure of the appliance Type of washing buttons With the type of washing buttons the progress of the programs (e.g. max. possible temperature, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) is influenced in accordance with the type of washing to be treated. COTTONS/LINEN For cottons and linen.
  • Page 13: Compartment For Washing Powder And Fabric Softener

    Structure of the appliance Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener Suction cap (must be tightly stuck on) Compartment for pre wash detergent/soaking agent or stain remover. Are added for PRE WASH and SOAKING right at the beginning of the washing program or for STAIN at the optimal time during the main wash.
  • Page 14: Consumption Values And Time Required For Selected Programs

    Structure of the appliance Consumption values and time required for selected programs The values in the following table were determined under standard con- ditions. They provide a useful guide for household use. Program Temperature Type of Load Water Energy Time selector selector washing...
  • Page 15: Before Using Your Machine For The First Time

    Before using your machine for the first time 0 Slightly pull the detergent compartment out of the control panel. 0 Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent compartment into the washing machine. Only once this has been done does the suds container close and the eco gate can function correctly.
  • Page 16: Preparing The Washing Cycle

    Preparing the washing cycle Sorting out and preparing washing • Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types of washing and care symbols"). • Empty the pockets. • Remove any metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.). •...
  • Page 17: Types Of Washing And Care Symbols

    Preparing the washing cycle Types of washing and care symbols The care symbols help to choose the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol. The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always maxi- mum specifications.
  • Page 18: Washing Powders And Conditioners

    Preparing the washing cycle Washing powders and conditioners Which washing powder and conditioner? Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for washing machine use. As a general rule follow the instructions of the producers. How much washing powder and fabric softener? The amount to be used depends on •...
  • Page 19: Run Wash Cycle

    Run wash cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 Open the door, put in the washing. 0 Shut the door. 0 Add detergent/conditioner. 0 Set the correct washing program: – Set the program on the program selector; –...
  • Page 20: Filling In The Washing

    Run wash cycle Filling in the washing 0 Sort the washing according to the type and prepare it correctly. For information about the correct preparation of the washing see "Types of washing and care symbols". 0 Open the door: pull at the handle of the door. 0 Fill in the washing.
  • Page 21: Add Detergent/Conditioner

    Run wash cycle Add detergent/conditioner 0 Open the compartment: reach into the recess on the bottom of the compartment, pull the compartment out as far as it will go. 0 Fill in washing powder/fabric softener. For information about washing powder and fabric softeners see section "Washing powder and conditioners".
  • Page 22: Setting The Washing Program

    Run wash cycle Setting the washing program See "Program tables" for suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of washing. Set washing program Attention! Only turn the program selector clockwise! 0 Set the program selector to the required washing program. Set temperature 0 Set the temperature selector to the required temperature.
  • Page 23: Start The Washing Program And Set The Final Spin Speed

    Run wash cycle Start the washing program and set the final spin speed 0 Check if the water tap is open. 0 Switch on the washing machine: press the ON/OFF button. – The washing program starts automatically after six seconds. –...
  • Page 24: Washing Cycle Finished/Removing The Washing

    Run wash cycle Washing cycle finished/Removing the washing The washing program is completed when the ON/OFF button display lamp goes out. After a RINSE HOLD the water must first be pumped out or the washing spun: 0 Either turn the program selector clockwise to SPIN (washing is spun in accordance with the program which has just run), turn the program selector clockwise to PUMP OUT (water is pumped out).
  • Page 25: Program Tables

    Program tables Washing In the following not all possibilities, but only the ones used most often and which are most useful are listed. Type of Tempe- Type of max. load washing, Program selector rature washing (dry weight) care symbol selector buttons MAIN WASH PRE WASH...
  • Page 26: Separate Soak

    Program tables Separate soak Type of Type of Max. load Temperature Program selector washing washing (dry weight) selector buttons Cottons/ COTTONS/ Linen LINEN SOAKING COLD up to 40 Easy cares 2.5kg EASY-CARES Delicates 2.5kg DELICATES Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating Max. load Program Type of washing Type of washing...
  • Page 27: Separate Spin

    Program tables Separate spin Max. load Program Type of washing Type of washing (dry weight) selector buttons Cottons/Linen COTTONS/LINEN Easy cares 2.5kg EASY-CARES SPIN Delicates 2.5kg DELICATES Wool WOOLLENS...
  • Page 28: Cleaning And Caring

    Cleaning and caring In daily use 0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a little so that it can dry out. 0 Only lean the door to after washing so that the washing machine is aerated from the inside and can dry out. 0 Close the tap.
  • Page 29: Washing Machine Drum

    Cleaning and caring 0 Clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine with a brush. 0 Insert the detergent compartment into the guides and push it in. Washing machine drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Rusty foreign bodies in the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The whistling noise when spinning which is some- what different compared with older washing machines is due to the modern drive system. Remedy In the event of a problem, try to eliminate it with the help of the infor- mation provided here.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Disturbance Possible cause Remedy The suds in the main Only use as much as the Probably too much washing wash cycle create too washing powder manufac- powder was used. much foam. turer recommends. The clamp on the inlet hose Tighten the inlet hose.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Disturbance Possible cause Remedy This does not negatively Probably caused by a wash- The rinse water is affect the rinse results. If ing powder with a high sili- cloudy. necessary use liquid deter- cate content. gent. The program selector PRE WASH combined with PRE WASH cannot be com- jumps past PRE WASH.
  • Page 33: If The Washing Results Are Not Satisfactory

    Troubleshooting If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient washing powder has been added. • Incorrect washing powder was used. • Special stains were not pretreated. •...
  • Page 34: Executing An Emergency Emptying

    Troubleshooting Executing an emergency emptying Warning! Switch off the washing machine before an emergency emp- tying! If the washing machine no longer pumps out the washing suds an emergency emptying must be carried out. Caution! The washing suds, which flow out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot.
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Suds Pump

    Troubleshooting Cleaning the suds pump Warning!Switch off the washing machine before cleaning the suds pump! 0 First execute an emergency emptying (see previous section "Executing an emergency emptying"). 0 Place a floor cloth on the floor in front of the lid of the suds pump. Left over water could flow out.
  • Page 36: Suds Cooling Or Extra Rinse Required

    Troubleshooting Suds cooling or extra rinse required The washing machine is on a very economical water consumption set- ting. It may however be necessary to cool down the suds before pump- ing them out, to avoid damage to the plastic drainage hoses (suds cooling).
  • Page 37: Technical Data

    Technical data Height x width x depth 85x60x60cm Depth with the door opened 95cm Height adjustability approx. +10/-5mm Empty weight approx. 85kg Full load (depending on the program) max. 5kg Area of application household Drum speed when washing max. 53rpm Drum speed when spinning see rating plate Water pressure...
  • Page 38: Service

    Service In the chapter "Troubleshooting" some disturbances have been summa- rised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful infor- mation there, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate “Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments“...
  • Page 39: Index

    Index Abort the program ....23 Rating plate ..... . 9 Rinse .
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