ÖKO_LAVAMAT 21000
The washing machine that respects the
environment
User’s Instructions
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Dear Customer,
Please read these user’s instructions carefully.
In particular, observe the safety instructions on the first pages! Keep these
instructions so that you can refer to them later. If you sell or give your washing
machine to someone else, don’t forget to include the User’s instructions.
This triangular symbol and/or the warning (Warning !) highlight important
instructions for your safety or for operation of your washing machine. Please
respect them in all cases.
This symbol introduces a step by step description of operations for your
washing machine.
This location contains additional information about the operation and prac-
tical use of your washing machine.
This symbol identifies advice on how to operate your washing machine
economically or ecologically.
Please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in these instructions if a problem
occurs. You will sometimes be able to solve the problem yourself using this
information.
If you have a technical problem, you can call one of our AFTER SALES SERVICES
near your home at any time (the addresse and corresponding telephone
numbers are given in the Guarantee conditions / After Sales Service part).
This manual is printed on paper that protects the environment.
It is not enough to think about the environment, action is necessary.
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CONTENTS
User's instructions .................................................................. 6
Important warnings ..................................................................................................6
Recycling .....................................................................................................................8
Protection of the environment...............................................................................8
Washing machine description................................................................................9
Front view ..............................................................................................................................9
Detergent dispenser............................................................................................................9
Control panel ..................................................................................................................... 10
Programmer........................................................................................................................ 10
Thermostat.......................................................................................................................... 12
Other buttons..................................................................................................................... 12
Consumption and program duration ................................................................. 13
Before the first wash cycle .................................................................................. 13
Preparing your washing........................................................................................ 14
Sorting and preparing your washing ......................................................................... 14
Washing types and care symbols................................................................................. 15
Products............................................................................................................................... 16
Choice of detergent ......................................................................................................... 16
Quantities............................................................................................................................ 16
Using a softener ................................................................................................................16
How to do your washing....................................................................................... 17
Brief instructions ..............................................................................................................17
Adjusting the washing program .................................................................................. 18
Adding detergents............................................................................................................ 18
Starting the washing program..................................................................................... 19
Washing program procedure ........................................................................................ 19
End of the wash cycle / removing washing.............................................................. 19
Contents
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Contents
Programs table........................................................................................................ 20
Washing.........................................................................................................................20
Separate gentle rinse /Starch/Dye ........................................................................ 21
Separate rinse.............................................................................................................. 21
Separate spin ............................................................................................................... 21
Cleaning and care................................................................................................... 22
Daily care ......................................................................................................................22
The control panel........................................................................................................ 22
Detergent dispenser................................................................................................... 22
The drum ....................................................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................... 23
Problem solving........................................................................................................... 23
If you are not satisfied with the washing results ............................................ 26
Cleaning the drain filter........................................................................................... 27
Installation and connection instructions .......................... 28
Safety instructions for the installation............................................................. 28
Washing machine dimensions............................................................................. 29
Front and side views.................................................................................................. 29
Back view ...................................................................................................................... 29
Removing transport packing ............................................................................... 30
Installation............................................................................................................... 32
Leveling the washing machine............................................................................... 33
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 34
Water connections ................................................................................................. 35
Allowable water pressure......................................................................................... 35
Water supply................................................................................................................ 35
Water drainage............................................................................................................ 36
Discharge heights greater than 1 m..................................................................... 36
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Technical characteristics....................................................................................... 37
Guarantee conditions and AEG's agent............................. 38
Service.................................................................................... 39
Contents
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USER'S INSTRUCTIONS
Important warnings
AEG electrical machines are conform with safety aspects of technical
regulations and legislation for electrical machines. However as a manufac-
turer, we are obliged to inform you of the following safety instructions.
Before using your washing machine for the first time
Respect the “Installation and connection instructions “ given below.
If the machine is delivered during the winter when temperatures are
below zero; leave the machine at ambient temperature for 24 hours
before switching it on.
Correct usage
Your washing machine is designed for normal domestic use. The
manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage that
occurs if the washing machine is used for commercial or industrial
purposes or for purposes other than the purposes for which it was
designed.
For your own safety, never modify or transform this washing machine in
any way.
Use only detergents designed for the washing machine. Follow the
recommendations made by the manufacturer of these products.
Do not insert any articles containing inflammable solvents. These
instructions should also be respected for washing that has been pre-
cleaned.
Do not use the washing machine for chemical cleaning.
Do not use dyes or bleaches in the washing machine unless the
manufacturer of these products specifically authorizes their use. We do
not accept any responsibility if damage occurs.
Only use tap water. Do not use rain water or industrial water unless it
satisfies the requirements of standards DIN 1986 and DIN 1988.
The guarantee does not cover frost damage!
Consequently, unscrew the tap supply pipe and put it down on the floor.
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User's instructions
Safety for children
Elements forming part of packaging (for example plastic films, pieces of
polystyrene) can be dangerous for children and introduce a risk of
suffocating. Keep these packaging elements out of reach of children.
Children are often unable to understand dangers of electrical appliances.
Therefore always keep an eye on children when the washing machine is in
operation, and never let children play with it.
Make sure that pets cannot get into the drum of your washing machine.
If you scrap your washing machine, take off the power supply plug, prevent
the door closing device from working, switch off the electricity power
supply and take off the remaining plugs and cables. Children will thus be
unable to get trapped in the washing machine if they play with it, and will
not be exposed to any danger.
General safety
All repairs to the washing machine must be made by qualified personnel.
Inappropriate repairs can be very dangerous. Please call our After Sales
Service or your specialized dealer for any repair work.
Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control
panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of
the washing machine is accessible
Always unplug the washing machine before cleaning and servicing it.
Furthermore, remove the plug from its base.
Always pull the plug out by pulling on the plug itself and never by pulling
the cable.
Do not use multiple power outlets or extension cords, since they could
cause overheating!
Do not clean the washing machine with a hose - risk of electrocution!
Pets can damage power supply cables and water pipes. Risk of electrocution
and water damage! Keep pets away from the washing machine.
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Recycling
Recycle packaging!
Please retrieve the packaging materials used for your washing machine. All
packaging materials can be safely recycled and placed in a waste plant or
burned in a household waste incineration installation.
Plastics can also be reused:
The packaging cover and inner bags are made of polyethylene (identified by
the >PE< symbol).
Packing parts are composed of expanded HCFC free polystyrene (identified
by the >PS< symbol).
Cardboard is made from recycled paper and must be put into the waste paper
collection bin.
Scrapping an old washing machine:
If you want to scrap your washing machine, please take it to the closest
recycling center or to your specialized dealer. They will take it back in exchange
for a small payment.
Protection of the environment
Do not do pre-wash medium dirty washing. You will save detergent, water
and time (and also protect the environment!).
The washing machine is particularly economic if you use it to its full
capacity.
Use only one half or two thirds of the stated dose of detergent for small
quantities of washing.
Stains and minor dirt may be eliminated by an appropriate preliminary
treatment. You can then do your washing at a lower temperature.
You can often eliminate the softener. Try it some time! If you are using a
dryer, your washing will come out smooth and soft even if you do not add
a softener.
You must use a softener if your water is fairly or very hard (hardness range
II or more - see the section on “products”). The detergent may then be
proportioned for hardness range I (= soft).
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Washing machine description
Front view
Detergent dispensers
Control panel
Stain removal salt for programs
without pre-wash: powder de-
tergent for programs with pre-
wash or soak.
Powder or liquid detergent for the
main wash and softener if neces-
sary
Liquid additives (softener and
crease remover, starch).
Lever for lifting the
washing maching
onto rollers
Leveling
screws
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Cover
Handle for
opening the cover
Filter access
door
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Control panel
Programmer
The programmer controls the washing mode (for
example water level, drum movement, number of
rinses, spin speed) as a function of the nature of the
washing and how dirty it is, and the temperature of
the wash water.
Warning: never turn the programmer in the anti-
clockwise direction.
1 - WHITE/COLOREDS WITH PRE-WASH
Main wash with pre-wash for washing to be boiled (pre-wash at 40°C - cold
wash at 95°C/60°C - Rinse/Gentle rinse - Spin).
2 - WHITE/COLOREDS
Main wash with pre-wash for washing to be boiled (cold wash at 95°C/60°C
- Rinse/Gentle rinse - Spin).
3 - COLOREDS
Main wash for coloreds (cold wash at 60°C - Rinse/Gentle rinse - Spin).
7 - SYNTHETICS WITH PRE-WASH
Main wash with pre-wash for easy care textiles (pre-wash at 40°C - cold
wash at 60°C - Rinse/Gentle rinse - Spin).
Other
buttons
Programmer with program
progress indication
ON/OFF
button
Thermostat
Detergent
dispenser
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8 - SYNTHETICS WITHOUT PRE-WASH
Main wash without pre-wash for easy care textiles (cold wash at 60°C - Rinse/
Gentle Rinse - Spin).
11 - WOOLENS
Main wash for machine washable woolens (cold wash at 40°C - Rinse / Gentle
Rinse - Spin, higher water level and considerably reduced drum movement).
12 - DELICATES
Main wash for delicate washing at 30°C or 40°C.
RINSE ( programs 4 - 9 - 13)
Separate rinse, for example for rinsing white/coloreds washing (3 rinse and
spin cycles).
or
Separate rinse, for example for rinsing synthetic, delicate washing or hand
washed woolens (3 rinse cycles and short spin).
GENTLE RINSE (programs 5 - 10 - 14)
Gentle and separate rinse, for example for rinsing hand washed whites/
coloreds (1 rinse and spin cycle).
or
Gentle and separate rinse, for example for rinsing synthetic, delicate washing
or hand washed woolens (1 rinse and short spin cycle).
4 - SPIN
Separate spin for white/coloreds in rpm.
15 - SHORT SPIN
Separate spin for delicate washing and woolens in rpm.
16 - DRAIN
Water may be drained at the end of a program without a final spin.
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Display program progress
The display on the programmer moves forwards as the program advances,
informing you of progress in the program.
Thermostat
The thermostat may be adjusted progressively to any
required temperature.
Other buttons
Other buttons have the effect of adapting wash
program depending on how dirty the washing is. No
other buttons need to be used for washing that is not
dirtier than normal.
Different functions can be combined depending on the program.
= SHORT PUSHBUTTON
This function carries out a short wash for washing that is not very dirty.
1000/600 = SPINNING SPEED REDUCTION PUSHBUTTON
You can use this button to reduce the spin speed. If you do not use it, the spin
will take place automatically at the maximum speed for whites/coloreds.
The spin speed is normally limited to 900 rpm for synthetics and delicate
washing. The spin speed is normally limited to 1000 rpm for woolens.
= STAIN PUSHBUTTON
Press on this button if you want to add stain removal salt entrained from
compartment I in the detergent dispenser, to treat very dirty or stained
washing (extended main wash with optimized entrainment of stain removal
salt while washing). Only for the whites / coloreds program without pre-wash.
= ON/OFF PUSHBUTTON
Press on the ON/OFF button when you have chosen your washing program, to
start your washing machine.
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Consumption and program duration
The values given in the following table were calculated for normal operating
conditions. They provide a guide about how to operate your washing machine at
home.
1) Recommended program for comparisons based on standard IEC 60 456.
Before the first wash cycle
Carry out an empty wash program (WHITES/COLOREDS 95° program,
using half of the recommended detergent quantity).
This eliminates any deposits that may have remained in the drum or
detergent dispenser during manufacture.
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Programmer/temperature
WHITE/COLOREDS 95
WHITE/COLOREDS 60
1
WHITE/COLOREDS 40
SYNTHETICS 60
SYNTHETICS 40
WOOLENS 40
Washing
qty in kg
4,5
4,5
4,5
2,0
2,0
1,0
Water
in liters
59
59
59
50
50
45
Energy in
kWh
1,90
1,03
0,60
0,90
0,50
0,50
Duration in
minutes
130
130
85
85
75
45
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Preparing your washing
Sorting and preparing your washing
Sort the washing as a function of its nature and care labels (see
“Washing types and care symbols”).
Empty the pockets.
Remove any metal objects (paper clips, safety pins, etc.)
Close all zip fasteners, button up quilt covers and pillow cases, tighten
ribbons (for example on aprons) so that your washing will not be
damaged or get tangled.
Turn lined washing (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.) inside out.
Turn colored knits and woolens or textiles with iron-on patterns inside
out.
Place small parts and delicate parts (bootees, tights, etc.) in a washing
net or a pillow case with a zip fastener or a large sock.
Special care is necessary for net curtains. Remove metal or plastic rings,
or enclose the net curtains in a net or bag.
We cannot accept responsibility for any damage.
Do not mix coloreds and whites in the same washing cycle, since the
whites could be stained.
New coloreds often contain excess pigments. It is better to wash these
articles separately the first time.
Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the washing
efficiency and washing is better distributed when spinning.
Shake your washing before putting it into the washing machine.
Unfold your washing before putting it into the drum.
Respect “wash separately” or “wash separately several times”
instructions!
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Washing types and care symbols
Care symbols help you to choose the right washing program. Always sort your
washing as a function of its nature and the care label.
Temperatures specified on these labels are always maximum values.
Washing to be boiled
Cotton and linen textiles marked with this care symbol are not delicate. They
resist mechanical forces and high temperatures. The WHITE/COLOREDS
program is suitable for this type of washing.
Coloreds
Cotton and linen textiles marked with this care symbol are not delicate. They
resist mechanical forces.
The WHITES/COLOREDS program is suitable for this type of washing.
Easy care washing
More gentle mechanical treatment is necessary for textiles such as treated
cotton, blended cotton based fabrics and synthetic fabrics, marked with this
symbol. The SYNTHETICS program is appropriate for this type of washing.
Delicate washing
Textiles such as layered, micro-fiber, synthetic textiles and net curtains
marked with this care symbol require particularly gentle treatment. The
DELICATE program is appropriate for this type of washing.
Woolens and particular fragile washing
Textiles such as wool, wool blends or silk marked with this label are
particularly sensitive to mechanical forces. The WOOLENS program is
suitable for this type of textile.
Woolen clothes marked with the
(wool) label are only machine washable
if the comment “non-fluffing” or “fluff resistant”, and “machine washable”
is added.
Warning ! Textiles marked with the
(do not wash) label cannot be
washed in the washing machine!
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Products
Choice of detergent
Only use products designed for use in washing machines. In general,
respect manufacturer’s instructions.
Quantities
The quantity of detergent to be used depends on:
the amount of washing to be washed:
If the detergent manufacturer does not give quantities for small loads,
reduce the quantity by one third for a half load, or by one half for a
smaller load, from the recommended quantities for a full load.
how dirty your washing is:
the hardness of the water:
Please respect the usage instructions and quantities given by product
manufacturers.
Using a softener
You must use a softener if your water is medium hard to very hard (range
II or more). Respect the manufacturer’s instructions! Then always add
detergent quantities necessary for hardness range I ( =soft). The water
distribution company in your region can give you information about the
degree of hardness of your water.
Since the softener is entrained with the main product (prior water soften-
ing) you only need to use eighty percent of the softener quantity indicated
on the packaging.
Water hardness table
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Hardness range
I - soft
II - medium
III - hard
IV - very hard
Water hardness in German
hardness degrees (°dH)
0-7
7-14
14-21
more than 21
Water hardness in mmole/l
(millimoles per liter)
up to 1,3
1,3-2,5
2,5-3,8
more than 3,8
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How to do your washing
Brief instructions
A wash program is carried out in the following steps:
Prepare the washing.
Sort the washing, apply all necessary prior treatments.
Choose the program and the temperature.
Put the programmer and the thermostat to the required number.
Press on any other buttons.
Open the lid and the drum door.
Insert your washing.
Close the drum door and the lid.
Add detergents.
Start the washing program (press on the ON/OFF button "
").
At the end of the washing cycle:
Warning! If the washing cycle terminates with a rinse hold, do the
DRAIN, SPIN or GENTLE SPIN before opening the lid.
After the end of the program:
Wait for 2 minutes and then open the lid and the drum and take out your
washing.
Switch off your washing machine by putting the ON/OFF button to the
“OFF” position.
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Adjusting the washing program
Refer to the programs table in the next chapter to choose the appropriate
program, the right temperature and any other programs for each type of
washing.
1. Adjust the washing program: put the programmer to the required
program.
2. Adjust the temperature: put the thermostat to the required temperature.
3. Choose the additional program(s) if any:
Press on the same button again to change or cancel the selection.
Adding detergents
Open the lid.
Lift the lid using the handle. To open the drum, press on the drum door
button and open it, pushing slowly downwards. Insert the washing, close
the drum and the lid.
Refer to the “programs table” to determine the maximum quantity of
washing.
Add detergents.
Refer to the section entitled “Products” for information about detergents.
Compartment 1
Stain removal salt for programs without pre-wash;
powder detergent for programs with pre-wash or
soak.
Compartment 2
Powder detergent for the main wash (if you are
using a softener, put the softener in compartment 2 with the detergent).
Compartment 3
Liquid additives (softener, crease remover, starch).
Warning! Do not fill compartment 3 above the MAX mark. Dilute thick
liquid products if necessary to reach the MAX. mark, and dissolve starch.
Close the lid.
Make sure that the drum door is properly closed before you close the lid.
Warning ! Take care that your washing does not get trapped when you close
the lid! You could damage the washing and the washing machine.
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Starting the washing program
Make sure that the water supply tap is open.
Start the washing program: press the ON/OFF button "
".
The washing program starts.
Washing program procedure
The display on the programmer moves forwards as the program advances,
informing you of progress in the program.
End of the wash cycle / removing washing
The washing machine is fitted with a locking system for safety purposes, that
prevents you from opening the lid during operation. You can open the lid
about 2 minutes after the end of the program.
Return any button that are still pressed into their initial positions by pressing
on them again. Press on the ON/OFF button "
". The washing machine is
then Off.
Take your washing out of the washing machine.
Make sure that the drum is actually empty. Any textiles that remain inside
may be damaged during the next wash (for example shrinkage) or may stain
other washing.
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Programstable
Washing
This table does not include all possibilities, simply the best and most
usual adjustments in practice.
Washing type,
care label
Washing to be
boiled
Coloreds
Easy care washing
Woolens
2
Delicate washing
max.
washing
quantity
(Dry weight)
1
4,5 kg
4,5 kg
2,0 kg
1 kg
2,0 kg
(or 15-20m²
of net
curtains)
1) A 10-liter bowl contains about 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton)
2) Woolen clothing marked with the wool label can only be washed in the machine if the
label states “non-fluffing” “non fluffable” or “machine washable”.
Other
possible
buttons
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1000/600
1000/600
1000/600
Temperature/
Programmer
1
WHITE/COLOREDS WITH
PREWASH
60-95
2
WHITE/COLOREDS
60-95
3
WHITE/COLOREDS
-60
7
SYNTHETIC WITH PREWASH
-60
8
SYNTHETIC
-60
11
WOOLENS
2
-40
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DELICATES
-40
1000/600
1000/600
1000/600
1000/600
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