ÖKO-LAVAMAT 1261 TURBO SENSORTRONIC The environmentally friendly washer-dryer Instruction booklet ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY DRYING TIME 0 ON 30 TEMPERATURE DELICATES / WOOLLENS PUMP OUT SOFTENERS SHORT SPIN COLD 120 30 90 60 ON OFF 1200 600 QUICK WASH SUPER RINSE RINSES 40 95 DRYING 60 90 50 80 DRYING 120 EASY-CARES 30 0 COTTONS DELICATES WOOLLENS SOFTENERS RINSES 70 60 COTTONS EXTRA PREWASH WHITES FAST COLOUREDS NO FAST COLOUR.
Contents 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.
Contents Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Drying symbols on garment labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Duration of the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
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. Main features of your washer-dryer • Temperature setting using the selector. • Quick wash programme for lightly soiled laundry. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 600 rpm for cottons and wool and to 450 rpm for easy cares.
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Control panel Front view DRYING TIME 0 ON 30 TEMPERATURE 30 90 60 DELICATES / WOOLLENS ON OFF 1200 600 QUICK WASH SUPER RINSE DRYING 60 120 50 30 NO FAST COLOUR.
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off. Before selecting a programme or changing a programme in progress the machine must be switched off. Mains-on light This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again. Programme chart Drying indicator light This light illuminates when the machine is drying.
Preparing the wash cycle Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry 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.
Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, easy-cares or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 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.
Detergents and additives And in which form? Preparing the drying cycle Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is to own personal choice. As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water taps must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle.
Preparing the drying cycle Preparing the drying cycle 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) 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.
How to wash Selection of the required option(s) How to wash Depress SPIN REDUCTION and/or QUICK WASH and/or SUPER RINSE button, if required. 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, pour detergent into compartment .
How to dry Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons Drying only Warning! Do not exceed the maximum laundry loads: - 2.5 kg for cottons - 1.75 kg for easy-cares. The water taps must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe. Select the drying programme (for cottons or easy-cares). DRYING TIME Select the drying time in the appropriate sector 0 120 30 (cottons or easy-cares). 90 Depress the ON/OFF button to start the machine.
Programme chart Programme chart Wash programmes for easy-cares, delicates, woollens Wash programme Temp. Fabrics Additional Max. functions load Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, QUICK WASH non-shrink shirts, blouses. Separate rinse cycle for hand washed garments Duration min.* Degree of drying Whites & Coloureds 30°-50° Rinses COLD Softeners COLD Hand washed items to be softened COLD...
Cleaning and maintenance 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.
Cleaning and maintenance 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 taps; • 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.
Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Something not working? Possible cause Solution The water taps are closed. Open the water taps. The water inlet hoses are squashed or kinked. Check the whole length of the hoses and remove the kink. The small filters of the water Clean the filters. inlet hoses are clogged. The door is not properly closed. Close the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
Something not working? Problem Something not working? Possible cause The unbalance detection device that prevents excessive vibration during spinning has cut in. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin If the laundry is not evenly distributed inside the drum at the beginning of the 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.
Service & Spare Parts Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 82x60x57 cm 94 cm ± 13 mm approx. 77 kg approx. 5 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1200/1000/650 rpm max. 1 - 10 bar 2 (=10-100N/cm = 0.1-1.0Mpa) This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
Service & Spare Parts Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department. Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 350350 38 Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1.
Guarantee Conditions European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: - The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. - The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products. - This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
Dimensions of the appliance Installation Front view and side view Unpacking 600 600 940+30 DRYING TIME 0 ON 30 TEMPERATURE DELICATES / WOOLLENS PUMP OUT SOFTENERS SHORT SPIN COLD 120 30 90 60 ON OFF 1200 600 QUICK WASH SUPER RINSE RINSES 40 95 50 80 DRYING 120 EASY-CARES 30 0 DELICATES WOOLLENS DRYING 60 90 SOFTENERS RINSES 70 60 COTTONS COTTONS EXTRA PREWASH WHITES FAST COLOUREDS NO FAST COLOUR.
Installation Installation 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.
Installation Installation Important Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes. In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river.
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