Electrolux 88840 manual

ÖKO-LAVAMA T 88840 update The envir onmentally friendly washing machine User information[...]

2 Dear Customer , Please read this instruction book car efully before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully under stand th e safety instructions on the first pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for futur e reference, and pass it on to any fu tu re o wn ers . 1 The warning triangle and / or key words ( Warn in g! , Cau[...]

3 Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 En[...]

4 Wash programme progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Washing cycle complete / removin g the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Inlet Hose C[...]

Operating Instructions 6 Oper ating Instructions 1 Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standar ds and the German A ppliance Safety Law . However , we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about the following safety information. Prior to initial start-up • Observe the &qu[...]

Operating Instructions 7 Child Safety • P ackaging materials (e.g. films, st yr ofoam) can be dangerous for chil- dren. Ther e is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children. • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the contro ls or play with the appliance. • P ets and c[...]

Operating Instructions 8 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly . All packaging materials used are envir onmentally friendly an d can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • Plastic parts can be recycled and ar e identified as follows: • Cardboar d packaging is manufactured fr om recycled paper and shou[...]

Operating Instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Fr ont view Deter gent dispenser drawer Detergent dispenser drawer Main door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot. Control panel Flap in front of drain pump Rating plate (behind door) Pre-wash detergent / soaking agent or water softening agent if used. Main wash d[...]

Operating Instructions 10 Contr ol panel Pr ogramme selector The progr amme selector is used to select the type of wash cycle (for example, water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) and the water temperatur e accor ding to type of was hing. OFF Switches the washing machine off; at all other positions the machine is ON. To amend pr o[...]

Operating Instructions 11 STARCHING Separate star ching, separate conditioning, separ ate treatment of damp clothes (1 rinse, liquid cond itioner is washed in fr om the æ com- partment, spin). This can also be selected if a separa te rinse is necessary . In this case, you do not need to add anything to the compartment. DRAIN To dr ain the water af[...]

Operating Instructions 12 EASY IRON Wash pr ogramme at 40 °C for easy-car e items which, after this pr o- gramme, ar e to be ironed only lightly or not at all. 2 ENERGY SAVING Special energy and water saving pr ogramme at about 60 °C, for lightly to normally soiled Cottons/Colour eds (cotton/linen), with extended wash time. Pr ogramme option butt[...]

Operating Instructions 13 TIME SAVER Reduced wash progr amme for lightly soiled washing, consis ting of 3 stages with the COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES progr amme, and two stages with the other progr ammes. Pr ogrammable functions The progr ammable functions Extra Rinse (RINSE+), W ater Cooling and Variomatic Spin ar e described in the Chapter “Wha[...]

Operating Instructions 14 Consumption values and pr ogramme times The following table gives the values for selected programmes under normal conditions. The energy and water consumed depend on the se- lected progr amme settings (additional functions), as well as external conditions such as wate r temperatur e or type of detergent. The tables do, how[...]

Operating Instructions 15 What does "UPDA TE" mean? The contr ol system of your washin g machine is fully electronic. The software which determines this co ntrol system can be repr ogrammed. If a further improvement to washing technology is introduced by AEG, then your machine can be updated. The cost of the UPDATE will be ad- vised at th[...]

Operating Instructions 16 Befor e the first wash wash 0 Run a washing programme without la undry (selecting CO TTONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES 95, with half the normal amount of deter gent). This removes any residues fr om the drum which may have been left during manufacturing. Pr eparing for a wash cycle Sorting and pr eparing the washing • Sort the wa[...]

Operating Instructions 17 T ypes of washing and care symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash progr amme. Washing should be sorted by type and accor ding to care symbols. The temperatur es indicated on the ca re symbols are the maximum wash temperatur es. Cottons ç Cotton and linen items with this ca re symbol ar e not sensitive to[...]

Operating Instructions 18 Deter gents a nd Conditioners Which deter gent and conditioner ? Use only deter gents and conditioner s which are su itable for use in au- tomatic washing machines. Always follo w the manufactur er's instruc- tions. How much deter gent and conditioner ? The requir ed quantity depends upon: • the extent of soiling of[...]

Operating Instructions 19 Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the appropriate washing pr ogramme: – Set the progr amme and temperatur e using the programme selector – Select any progr amme options if requir ed 2. Change the Spin Speed / select RINSE HOLD as necessary . 3. Set the [...]

Operating Instructions 20 Setting the wa sh pr ogramme 3 For the appropriate pr ogramme, corr ect temperature and possible pr o- gramme options suitable for any type of washing, see "Pr ogramme T a- bles". 0 1. Select the desired wash pr ogramme and temperatur e with the pr o- gramme selector . The selected pr o- gramme lights up. The Mul[...]

Operating Instructions 21 Selecting Spin Speed /Rinse Hold 0 Selecting the Spin Speed for the final rinse (if necessary): Keep pr essing the Spin Speed button, until the desired speed appear s on the display . • P ossible speeds are 1800, 1400, 1200, 1 000, 800, 600 or 400 revolu- tions per minute. • When the " 0 " symbol is displayed[...]

Operating Instructions 22 Setting the Delay Ti mer/Soaking time Delay Timer The DELA Y TIMER button lets you delay the start of a wash progr amme for up to 19 hours. 0 1. Select a wash progr amme. 2. Press the DELA Y TIMER button. 3. Press the ST ART/PAUSE button. When a time delay has been set, DELA Y TIMER lights up. Press the DELA Y TIMER button[...]

Operating Instructions 23 Opening and closing the door 0 To open: Press the DOOR/LIGHT button. The door springs open. 0 To close: push the door firmly shut When the machine is swit ched on, the DOOR/LIGHT display shows whether the door can be opened: 3 The drum is illuminated when the door is open. The drum light goes off automatically after approx[...]

Operating Instructions 24 Adding deter gent/ conditioners 3 For instructions concerning deter gent and conditioner s, see Section “Detergents and conditioners” . 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser additives drawer : pr ess the flap so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the drawer (2). 2. Add the deterg ent/conditioners. Compartm[...]

Operating Instructions 25 3. Push the deter gent dispenser drawer in fully 3 If using liquid detergents/tablets: Add liquid detergent or tablets in the quantity r ecommended by the washing detergent manufactur er . Add liquid detergent with the dosage container provided by the deter gent manufacturer . Starting the wash pr ogramme 0 1. Check that t[...]

Operating Instructions 26 W ash progr amme progr ess Progr amme Progress Display Prior to the start, the progr amme steps chosen are dis- played by the progr amme progress display . During the wash progr amme the current pr ogramme step is dis- played. Multi-display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the progr amme is shown in t[...]

Operating Instructions 27 3 The wash progr amme can be temporarily interrupted at any time by pressing the ST ART / PAUSE button. It is then r e-started by pressing the button ag ain. W ashing cycle complete / r emoving the washing Once the washing progr amme has come to an end, END illuminates on the Progr amme Progr ess Display . 3 If no buttons [...]

Operating Instructions 28 3 If the OVER DOSING i ndicator illumina tes, then too mu ch detergent was used in the washing pr ogramme just com- pleted. Observe the dosing recommendations of the deter gent manu- facturer as well as the load quantity for the next wash. Important: If the washing machine is not to be used for a long period: Close the wat[...]

Operating Instructions 29 Pr ogramme T ables Wa sh i n g The tables do not show all the possibl e settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Type of washing, Care s ymbol max. load (Dryweight) 1) Programme selector Tem pe rat ure [i n ° C] Po s s i b l e Progr amme options or functions Cottons/Co loureds 2) è ç 5k g E[...]

Operating Instructions 30 Separ ate Rinsing/Conditioning / Star ching / Tr eating Separ ate Spinning Woo l/ H an dw as h 9 ì ï 2k g WOOL/ P COLD to 40 Silk/Handwash ï 1kg SILK / P 30 TIME SAVER 1) A 1 0 litre bucket holds ar ound 2.5 kg of dry clothes (cotton). 2) Progr amme settings for testing in accor dance with or in support of EN 60 456 and[...]

Operating Instructions 31 Maintenance and Cleaning Contr ol panel Important! Do not use househol d furniture polish or abrasive cleaner s to clean panel and operating parts. 0 Wipe over the operating panels wi th a damp cloth. Use warm water . Deter gent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser dr awer should be cleaned from time to time. 0 1. Pull[...]

Operating Instructions 32 7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the deter gent dispensing drawer into the guide tr acks and push it in. Wa sh i n g Ma c h i n e D r u m The washing machine dru m is made from rust-fr ee stainless steel. Any[...]

Operating Instructions 33 Cleaning the dr ain pump P aper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing ma- chine with th e washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump. Therefor e the drain pump should be cleaned at least once a year . 1 Warning! Switch off [...]

Operating Instructions 34 What to do if... T rouble Shooting If the appliance is not working correc tly , please carry out the following checks befor e contacting your local Service Force Centr e. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installati on, a char ge will be made even[...]

Operating Instructions 35 The washing machine vibrates when operat- ing or is noisy . The transi t packaging has not been re moved. Remove the transit p ackag- ing as described in the In- stallation and Connect ion instructions. The machine is not level. Adjust the feet accor ding to the Insta llation an d Connec- tion instructions. There is very l[...]

Operating Instructions 36 The dr ain pump runs constantly , even when the machine is switched off. The Aqua Control anti-flood system has been activated . Close the water tap, r emove the mains plug and inform your local Service Force Cen- tre. Fabric softener was not rinsed in, the æ compartment is filled with water . The insert in the compart- m[...]

Operating Instructions 37 Remnants of deter gent are building up in the deter gent drawer . The water tap is not fully opened. T urn the water tap on fully . The inlet hose filter in the coupling of the inlet ho se at the tap is blocked. Close the water ta p. Unscrew the inlet hose from the wat er tap and fr om the machine. Clean the filter . The r[...]

Operating Instructions 38 If the washing r esults are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are pr esent in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect deter gent was used. • Stains were not pr e-treated. • Progr amme or temperature was not set corr ectly . • If using modular detergents, th[...]

Operating Instructions 39 Carrying out an emer gency emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water , emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below fr eezing temperatur es might occur , emergenc y emptying must be carried out. Furthermore: unscr ew the inlet hose from the w[...]

Operating Instructions 40 When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug secur ely into the em ergency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency emptyi n g hose in its holder . 8. Put on the flap and close. Emer gency unlocking of the door If the door cannot be opened, it can be opened using the emergency un[...]

Operating Instructions 41 Additional rinse cycle (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However , people who suffe r from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water . 3 If this function is selected, an extra rinse is added to the CO TTONS/ LINEN, EASY -CARES, EASY IRON and DELICA TES pr [...]

Operating Instructions 42 W ater cooling It may be necessary to cool the water before dr aining, to prevent ther- mal damage to the plastic outlet pipes. 3 The water is cooled before dr aining out at the end of the main wash (by adding cold water). (This setting is only available with the COTT ONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES progr ammes, with temperatur es [...]

Operating Instructions 43 V ariomatic spin The variomatic spin is integrated into the final spin. The washing does not cling to the side of the drum as much and can be taken out more easily . This can be se t with the CO TTONS/LINEN, EASY -CARES pro- grammes. To se t Va r io m a ti c Spin: 0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN. 2. Press an[...]

Operating Instructions 44 Pr ogramme Pr otection To pr otect a progr amme setting agai nst unintentional changes or ta m- pering (for example, progr amme selector turned or buttons pressed ac- cidentally , etc.), set the Progr amme Protection. This will pr otect your washing from damage. 3 The Progr amme Protection can be set or released at any ti [...]

Operating Instructions 45 Child Safety Featur e If the child safety featur e is set, the door cannot be closed and no washing progr amme can be started. Setting the child safety feature 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the door clock- wise as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after[...]

Installation and connection instructions 46 Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Pr ecautions • When moving do not tilt the washin g machine onto its fr ont or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to pr event the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Before installation inspect t[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 47 Installation of the appliance T ransporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed from the fr ont). This is to prevent the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Never transport the unit without the transport packaging and bo[...]

Installation and connection instructions 48 3 The special spanner (E) and the caps (D) (2 each) and (G) (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the two screws (A) with the special spanner . 4. Remove the 4 screws (B). 5. Remove the transit bar (C). 6. Screw the 4 screws (B) back in for safe keeping. 7. Close the 2 large holes with the caps (D). Im[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 49 Installation-Site pr eparation • The installation surface must be clea n, dry and level. Do not install on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or sim ilar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting t[...]

Installation and connection instructions 50 Levelling the appliance 3 Self adjusting foot: The rear foot of your washing machine is designed like a spring leg. This makes the mach ine very stable even at high spin speeds. If the washing machine is still not stable during spinning, proceed as follows: 0 1. Set the three adjust able feet to the nomin[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 51 Electrical Connection Any electrical work requir ed to inst all this appliance should be car ried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - THIS APPLIA NCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, mak[...]

Installation and connection instructions 52 1 WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. P erm anent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity suppl[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 53 W ater connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices pr eventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au- thority requir ements. This appliance is designed to be pe rmanently plumbed into your home’s water supply . Before connecting up the machine to [...]

Installation and connection instructions 54 Inlet Hose Connection A pressur e hose 1.5 m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is requir ed, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose scr ew conn ections offered by your local Serv- ice Force Centr e is permissible. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2 m, 3.5 m and 5 m are avail[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 55 Wa te r D ra in a g e The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed usin g the plas tic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring ther e is an air break between the dr ain hose [...]

Installation and connection instructions 56 If you intend the dr ain hose from the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sure tha t the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The end o f the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped-out water . Otherwise, the water could be su[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 57 T echnical data Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Height Adjustment approx. +1 0 / -5 mm Load (depending on the progr amme) max. 5 kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning see r ating plate Water pr essure 1-1 0 bar (=1 0-1 00 N /cm 2 = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)[...]

Warranty conditions 58 W arr anty conditions Gr eat Britain Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guar antee to the firs t purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guar antee is valid for 12 month s commencing when the applian ce is handed over to the first r etail purchaser , which must be verified by purchase invoice or simila r docu- mentation[...]

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Index 62 Index A Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 , 28 , 36 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 50 C Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 , 45 Circulation pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 33 Coloureds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 , 29 , 30 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . 9 , 11[...]

Service & Spare Parts 63 Service & Spar e Parts & Spar e Parts If after carrying out the nece ssary ch ecks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e. In guarantee customers should ensu re that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not [...]

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