LAVAMAT W 1000

Washing machine

Operating instructions
 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.

1 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. It is essen-
tial that this information is observed.
0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.

3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical

tips on using the appliance.

2 Tips and information about the economical and environmentally fri-

endly use of the machine are marked with the clover.

These operating instructions contain information about how to inde-

pendently solve any problems which may arise. See "Troubleshooting".
If this information is not sufficient, please contact your local Customer
Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the
separate “Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments“ (supplied with
the appliance).
In connection with this please refer to the "Service" section.

Printed on environmentally friendly paper.

Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically ....

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Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important features of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Program selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Program selector as progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Temperature selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EASY-CARES button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Final spin speed button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RINSE HOLD button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pilot light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Compartment for detergent and conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs . . . . . . 14
Before using your machine for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparing the washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sorting out and preparing washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Washing powders and conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Which washing powder and conditioner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
How much washing powder and fabric softener? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using a water softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Run wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loading the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Add detergent/conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Selecting the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Start the washing program, set the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD 21
During the washing program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
End of wash cycle/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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 Contents

Program tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Separate rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Separate spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Separate pre wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cleaning and caring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
In daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cleaning the operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Detergent compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Washing machine drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
What to do, if ............................................... 28
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Perform emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning the suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Information for the electrician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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1 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
• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified
personnel. As a result of incorrect repairs considerable dangers for the
user may result. Please contact our customer service department or
an authorised AEG dealer in the event of repairs being necessary.
• Never start the washing machine if the mains flex is damaged or the
control panel, work top or base area are so damaged that the inside
of the washing machine is accessible.
• Switch off the washing machine before carrying out any cleaning,
care and maintenance work! You can make totally sure by pulling the
mains plug out of the socket or - if permanently connected – by
switching off the fuse switch in the fuse box or by unscrewing the
plug fuse right out.
• Never use the flex to pull the plug out of the socket but pull the
actual plug.
• Do not spray the washing machine with a water jet – danger of an
electric shock!
• During washing programs at a high temperature, the glass of the
door heats up. Do not touch!
• Allow the suds to cool down before cleaning the pump or carrying
out emergency emptying.
• Small animals can nibble at power cables and water hoses. Electric
shock hazard and danger of damages from water!

Installation, connection and initial operation

• Please follow the separate Installation and connection instructions.
• Run the first washing cycle without washing (COTTONS 95, with half
the amount of washing powder) to remove residues on the drum and
suds container caused during production.
• If the machine is delivered during the winter at freezing tempera-
tures: store the washing machine for 24 hours at room temperature
before starting it.

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 Safety instructions

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.
• Packaging (e.g. plastic films, polystyrene) could be dangerous for chil-
dren – danger of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
• Please make sure that children or small animals do not climb into the
drum of the washing machine.
• When disposing of the washing machine pull out the plug, cut off the
flex, dispose of the plug and remaining flex and destroy the door
lock. This hinders children from locking themselves in and endanger-
ing their lives.

Intended use
• Only use the washing machine to wash normal domestic washing. If
the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly
used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which
may result.
• Conversions or changes to washing machines are not permitted due
to safety reasons.
• Only use washing powder which is suitable for washing machines.
Please follow the instructions of the washing powder manufacturers.
• The washing may not contain any flammable solvents.
Please observe this above all when washing prewashed laundry.
• Do not use your washing 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 liable for
any damages.
• Please only use water from the mains. Only use rain or industrial
water if it meets the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.

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2 Disposal
Dispose of the packaging!
Dispose of the packaging material of your washing machine correctly.
All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be dis-
posed of without any danger or burnt in the refuse incinerator.
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.
Dispose of your old washing machine!
When you eventually stop using your washing machine please bring it
to the nearest recycling centre or to your dealer who will take it back
for a small fee.

2 Environmental tips
• For normally soiled washing you do not need a prewash. In this way
you can save washing powder, water and time (and not pollute the
environment!).
• The washing machine works particularly economically if you exploit
the maximum loads.
• For small quantities of washing use half to two thirds of the recom-
mended washing powder quantity.
• By suitable pretreatment stains and a certain amount of dirt can be
removed. Then you can wash at a low temperature.
• Wash slightly soiled to normally soiled cottons with the energy saving
program.
• Often you do not need a fabric softener. Just try it! If you use a wash-
ing machine your washing will become soft and fluffy without sof-
tener.
• For medium to high water hardness (from hardness range II, see
"Washing powder and conditioners") you should use a water softener.
The washing powder can then always be measured as for hardness
area I (= soft).

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 Important features of your appliance
• Setting the program using the program selector and temperature
selector.
• Stain program for effectively treating stained washing.
• Button EASY CARES for careful treatment of easy-care fabrics.
• Energy saving program for lightly soiled to normally soiled cottons.
• Maximum Spin speed 1000 revolutions per minute.
• Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 600 revolutions per
minute.
• RINSE HOLD can be selected: the washing remains in the final rinse
water, it is not spun.
• Automatic load recognition with fuzzy logic: sensor controlled
washing process with variable number of rinse cycles, water quantity
dependent on foam and load, controlled spin etc, ensuring best
washing and rinsing results with the most economical adapted water
consumption.
• 3-chamber detergent compartment for washing powder and fabric
softener: stain remover in prewash chamber
• ÖKO lock: The Öko lock ensures 100% effective detergent usage. The
Öko valve closes off the wash tub from the drainage system during all
wash programmes.
• Scoop ribs in the washing machine drum: ensure washing is wet fast
and equally.
• Anti-unbalance control system: for stability and smooth running.
• Water protection.

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Description of the appliance
Front view

Control panel Compartment for washing

powder and fabric softener

Rating plate
(behind door)

Door with
handle

Flap in front of Height adjustable feet

suds pump

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 Description of the appliance

Control panel
Final spin speed button

Program selector Temperature selector Button

EASY-CARES

Button
RINSE HOLD

Pilot light

Program selector
You can switch the washing
machine on and off with the pro-
gram selector.
– To switch on the machine:
pull out the program selector.
– To switch off the machine:
press in the program selector
Additionally, you can use the pro-
gram selector to set the type of
washing cycle. Different setting
positions have the following
effect:
Program group COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES (+button)
• STAIN
For treating stained washing with stain remover (extended main wash
with time optimised stain remover phase).
• MAIN WASH
Main wash cycle for normally soiled washing (washing, rinsing/
conditioning, spinning).

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 Description of the appliance

• QUICK WASH
Shortened main wash cycle for lightly soiled washing.
• RINSE
Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (spin according to
the selected washing cycle).
• CONDITIONER
Conditioner rinse (or starching). Liquid conditioner or starch is added
from the À compartment during the rinse.
• SPIN
Spinning after a RINSE HOLD, or separate spinning of hand washed tex-
tiles.
Program group DELICATES
• DELICATES
Main wash cycle for delicates (Washing, rinsing/conditioning,
short spin).
• SHORT SPIN
Spin after a RINSE HOLD or separate gentle spin of hand washed
delicates.
Program group WOOL
• WOOL
Main wash cycle for woollens and especially sensitive fabrics
(Washing - conditioner - short spin).
• GENTLE RINSE
Separate gentle rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (1 Rinse
cycle and subsequent short spin).
• SHORT SPIN
Spin after a rinse hold or separate short spin of hand-washed woollens
and especially sensitive fabrics.
PREWASH
Separate pre wash (approx. 20 minutes at maximum 40° C) and subse-
quent pumping out.

3 After PRE WASH, the main wash cycle must be set as desired, the pro-
gram does not continue automatically.
PUMP OUT
Pumping out the water after a RINSE HOLD (without spinning).

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 Description of the appliance

Program selector as progress indicator

The program selector serves as a progress indicator by moving clockwise
until the end of the program is reached.

Temperature selector
On the temperature selector you can set the fol-
lowing temperature levels:
COLD, 30, 40, 50, 60, E, 70, 80, 95

2 Position E (energy-saving program) is suitable for

lightly to normally soiled cottons; temperature
reduced to approx. 67°C.

EASY-CARES button
For easy-care washing. This button is effective
when a program from the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-
CARES (+button) program group is selected on the
program selector.

Final spin speed button

With this button you can reduce the maximum
speed for the final spin.

RINSE HOLD button

With the rinse hold setting the washing is left in
the final rinse water and is not spun.

Pilot light
The pilot light ON shows as soon as the washing
machine is on.

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 Description of the appliance

Compartment for detergent and conditioner

Suction cap
(must be firmly
pushed on)

k Compartment for prewash agent or stain remover.

They are added right at the beginning of the washing program
for PRE WASH or added during the main wash at the optimal
time for STAIN.
l Compartment for main washing detergent and if required water
softening agent.
They are added at the beginning of the main wash cycle.
w Compartment for liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).
They are added during the final rinse.

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 Consumption values and time requirement for selected
programs
The values in the following table were determined under standard con-
ditions. They provide a useful guide for household use.

Tempera- Time
Program Type of Load Water Energy
Button ture in
selector washing in kg in litres in kWh
selector minutes

95 Cottons/Linen 5 59 1.80 119

60 Cottons/Linen 5 59 1.10 119
MAIN WASH 40 Cottons/Linen 5 59 0.60 119
EASY-
40 Easy cares 2.5 48 0.40 86
CARES
DELICATES 30 Delicates 2.5 57 0.45 67
WOOL 30 Woollens 1 52 0.35 67

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
ÖKO lock can function correctly.
0 Run through a wash cycle without washing (COTTONS 95, with half the
amount of washing powder).
This removes residues on the drum and suds container caused during
production.

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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.).
• To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles:
close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps
such as from aprons.
• Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks,
sleeping bags).
• For knitted coloured fabrics as well as woollens and fabrics with
appliqué: turn inside out.
• Put small and delicate pieces (baby socks, tights) in a washing net, a
pillow case with zip or in larger socks.
• Handle curtains with special care. Remove metal strips or plastic fins
or tie them in a net or a bag.
We accept no liability for damages.
• Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles,
otherwise whites will turn grey.
• New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes. Wash this laundry
separately for the first time.
• Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the effective-
ness of the wash and the washing is distributed better when spinning.
• Shake out washing before putting it into the machine.
• Unfold the washing before putting it into the drum.

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 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.
Cottons I
Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive
towards mechanical strain and high temperatures.
The COTTONS/LINEN program is suitable for this type of washing.
Linens G C
Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive
towards mechanical strain.
The COTTONS/LINEN program is suitable for this type of washing.
Easy care washing D H
Fabrics such as finished cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with
this care symbol require a softer mechanical treatment.
The EASY-CARES program is suitable for this type of washing.
Delicates D
Fabrics such as layered fabrics, microfibres, synthetics, curtains with this
care symbol require a very gentle treatment.
The DELICATES program is suitable for this type of washing.
Woollens and very delicate types of washing 9 ? B
Fabrics such as wool, wool mixtures or silk with this care symbol react
very sensitively to mechanical stress.
The WOOL program is suitable for this type of washing.
Woollens with 9 (wool mark) may only be washed in the washing
machine if they bear the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for
machine washing".
Fabrics with the care symbol 8 (Hand washing) or @ (Do not wash!)
may not be washed in the washing machine!
Please follow care instructions "wash separately" and "wash separately
several times"!

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 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
• the load:
If the washing powder producer does not make any specifications for
small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only
use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full
load.
• the degree of soiling of the washing:
For only slightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the
instructions of the washing powder producer and load.
• on the degree of hardness of the tap water:
The harder the water, the higher the dosage! You will find the quanti-
ties to use according to water hardness on the washing powder pack-
aging.
Liquid detergent
Add liquid detergent using the measuring cup provided by the deter-
gent industry. Please follow the instructions on the package.

Using a water softener

For a medium to high degree of water hardness (from water hardness
area II) water softener should be used. Follow the manufacturers
instructions! Then always dose detergent for hardness area I (= soft).
You can find information about the local degree of water hardness
from your water utility.
Specifications of water hardness

Water hardness in °dH Water hardness in mmol/l

Water hardness
(degrees of German hardness) (Millimol per litre)

I – soft 0-7 to 1,3

II – medium hard 7 - 14 1,3 - 2,5

III – hard 14 - 21 2,5 - 3,8

IV – very hard above 21 above 3,8

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 Run wash cycle
Brief instructions
A washing cycle proceeds in the following steps:
0 Open the door, put in the washing.
0 Shut the door.
0 Add washing powder/conditioner.
0 Set the correct washing program.
– Set the program selector to the desired washing program.
– Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature.
0 Press the EASY-CARES button if required.
0 Pull out program selector.
The washing program starts automatically after six seconds.
0 Reduce the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD if required.
You can alter this setting and the temperature during the entire washing
cycle.
After the washing program has been completed:

3 The door remains locked for safety reasons for 1-2 minutes after the
end of program.
Important! If the washing cycle ended with Rinse Hold, before opening
the door, carry out a PUMP OUT, SPIN or SHORT SPIN.
0 Wait 1-2 minutes until the door unlocks before opening.
0 Open the door, remove the washing.
0 Push in the program selector. This switches the washing machine off.

Loading the washing

0 Sort the washing according to the type.
3 For information on correct preparation of the
washing see "Types of washing and care symbols".
0 Open the door: pull the handle of the door.
0 Load the washing.
3 See the "Program tables" for the maximum load.
0 Firmly shut the door.
Caution! When shutting the door be careful not to catch any pieces of
laundry! The fabric and machine could be damaged.
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 Run wash cycle

Add detergent/conditioner
0 Pull out the compartment as far as it will go.
0 Fill in detergent/conditioner.

3 For information about washing powder and fabric softeners see section
"Washing powders and conditioners".

k Compartment for prewash agent or stain remover.

They are added right at the beginning of the washing program
for PRE WASH or added during the main wash at the optimal
time for STAINS.
l Compartment for main washing detergent and if required water
softening agent.
They are added at the beginning of the main wash cycle.
w Liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).
Important: Do not fill above the MAX mark. When using thick
concentrated fabric conditioners and starches we recommend
you dilute the concentrate with water to ensure trouble-free dis-
pensing.
If using starch powder dissolve according to manufacturers
instructions.

0 Push the compartment completely in.

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 Run wash cycle

Selecting the washing program

3 See "Program tables" for suitable program and the correct temperature
for the respective type of washing.
Set the washing program
Attention! Program selector may
only be turned clockwise!
0 Set the program selector to the
desired washing program.

Set the temperature

0 Set the temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature.

For easy-cares washing:

0 Press the EASY-CARES button.

3 The EASY-CARES button can only be used with the

COTTONS/LINEN programs. If used with any other
program it will have no effect.

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 Run wash cycle

Start the washing program, set the final spin speed or

select RINSE HOLD
0 Check whether the water tap is open.
0 To start the washing machine pull out the program selector.
The pilot light ON illuminates, the washing program starts automati-
cally after six seconds.
0 If necessary reduce the final spin speed for the
final spin or select RINSE HOLD.
– Press the final spin speed button or
– press the button o (RINSE HOLD).
If RINSE HOLD has been selected, the washing
remains in the final rinse water and is not spun.

During the washing program

you can at any time
– alter the setting of the final spin speed,
– select RINSE HOLD,
– alter the temperature setting;
– press the EASY-CARES button
Other settings cannot be altered.
To interrupt the washing program prematurely:
0 Push in program selector.
0 Rotate the program selector clockwise to PUMP OUT.
0 Pull out program selector.

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End of wash cycle/Removing the washing

The washing program normally ends with the final spin.
After PRE WASH:

3 After PRE WASH, the main wash cycle must be set as desired, the pro-
gram does not continue automatically.
0 Set the main wash cycle desired.
After RINSE HOLD:
After a RINSE HOLD the water must be pumped out first or the washing
spun:
0 Release RINSE HOLD button.
0 Rotate the program selector clockwise to SPIN or SHORT SPIN (washing
becomes spun according to the program group selected and the final
spin speed set),
or
rotate program selector clockwise to PUMP OUT (water is pumped out)
After the program is completed:

3 The door remains locked for safety reasons for 1-2 minutes after the
end of program.
0 Wait 1-2 minutes until the door unlocks before opening.
0 Open the door.
0 Remove the washing.
0 Push in the program selector. The washing machine is now off.
0 Close the water tap.
0 Pull the washing powder compartment out a little so that it can dry.
Leave the door ajar for a while. This helps to prevent stagnant smells
and helps to preserve the door seal.

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Program tables
Washing
The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful pro-
grams.

Type of Max. load Tempe-

Additional
washing, care Program selector rature
label (dry weight)1 selector
button

STAIN 95
MAIN WASH 95
Cottons QUICK WASH 95
5kg
I
Energy-saving
program:
STAIN E
STAIN
Linen 30, 40,
5kg MAIN WASH
GC 50, 60
QUICK WASH
STAIN
Easy-cares 30, 40,
2,5kg MAIN WASH EASY-CARES
HD 50, 60
QUICK WASH
2,5kg
Delicates COLD,
D (or 15-20m2 DELICATES
30, 40
curtains)

Wool2 1kg WOOL

COLD,
9?B 30, 40
1) A 10-litre bucket contains about 2,5kg of dry washing (cotton).
2) Woollen clothing with woollen symbol may only be washed in the machine if
they bear the addition "does not felt," "non-felting" or "washing machine
resistant".

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 Program tables

Separate rinsing
Max. load Program
Type of washing Additional button
(dry weight) selector

Cottons/Linen 5kg
RINSE
Easy-cares 2,5kg EASY-CARES
Delicates 2,5kg
GENTLE RINSE
Wool 1kg

Separate fabric softening/starching/impregnating

Max. load Program
Type of washing Additional button
(dry weight) selector

Cottons/Linen 5kg
CONDITIONER
Easy-cares 2,5kg EASY-CARES

Delicates 2,5kg
GENTLE RINSE
Wool 1kg

Separate spinning
Max. load Program
Type of washing Additional button
(dry weight) selector

Cottons/Linen 5kg
SPIN
Easy-cares 2,5kg EASY-CARES
Delicates 2,5kg SHORT SPIN

Wool 1kg SHORT SPIN

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 Program tables

Separate pre wash

Type of Max. load Program Temperature Additional
washing (dry weight) selector selector button

Cottons/
5kg
Linen
PRE WASH COLD, 30, 40
Easy-cares 2,5kg EASY-CARES

Delicates 2,5kg

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 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 water tap.

Cleaning the operating panel

Control panel
Attention! Do not use household furniture polish or aggressive deter-
gents to clean the panel and operating parts
0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Only use warm
water.

Detergent compartment
Now and again the detergent compartment should be cleaned.
0 Pull out the detergent compartment as far as it will go.
0 Remove the detergent compartment by pulling heftily.
0 Remove the suction cap.

0 Clean suction cap under running water.

0 Clean the separate compartments

with warm water from the back. A
bottle brush is a useful help here.

0 Push on the suction cap until the stop,

so that it is sitting tightly.

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 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.
Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents
containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel
wool. Our customer service department has suitable agents available.
0 Remove rust deposits on the drum with a stainless steel cleansing
agent.

Door
0 Regularly check if there are deposits or foreign bodies in the rubber
sleeve behind the door and remove them if applicable.

Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost

3 Damages caused by frost are not covered by the warranty! If the wash-
ing machine is in a room with a risk of freezing, in the event of a risk of
freezing, an emergency emptying has to be done (see "Executing an
emergency emptying"). Additionally:
0 Unscrew the inlet hose from the tap and place it on the floor.

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 What to do, if
3 The somewhat different, in comparison to older wash-
ing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to
the modern drive system.

Trouble Shooting
In the case of a malfunction try to solve the problem with the aid of
the notes given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of
the malfunctions listed here, or an error in operating the machine, the
customer service engineer’s visit is not cost free, even during the period
of guarantee.

Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

Mains plug is not plugged in. Insert mains plug.

Washing machine does House fuse in defective. Replace fuse or reset.
not work.
Switch on the appliance (pull
Appliance is not switched on.
out program selector).

Close door, lock must engage

Door is not closed properly.
audibly

The machine does not Tap is closed. Open tap.

take in water.
Sieve in the threaded fitting Unscrew the hose from the
on the water inlet hose is tap, remove the sieve and
blocked. clean under running water

The height adjustable Adjust the feet as per the

threaded feet are not installation and connection
correctly adjusted. instructions.

There is only very little wash-

Washing machine ing in the drum (e.g. only a Does not impair function.
vibrates during opera- toweling dressing gown).
tion or is unstable.
Water could not be com- Check the drain hose and if
pletely pumped out prior to necessary remove any kink or
spinning because clean the suds pump and
– Drain hose is kinked or remove any foreign bodies
– Suds pump is blocked. from the pump housing.

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 What to do, if

Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

Dose detergent exactly in

Excessive foaming dur- Probably too much detergent
accordance with the manu-
ing the main wash. was used
facturer’s instructions.

Threaded fitting on the

Tighten the water inlet hose
water inlet hose is leaking.

Check drain hose and if nec-

Drain hose is leaking.
Water runs out from essary replace.
under the washing Suds pump cover is not
machine. Close cover properly.
closed properly.

Stop program, remove wash-

Washing is trapped in the
ing from the door, start a
door.
new program.

Softener is not washed Suction cap in the compart-

Clean detergent drawer,
in, compartment w ment for conditioner is not
place suction cap firmly in
for conditioner is full correctly positioned or is
position.
with water. blocked.

Appliance does not

spin, water in the RINSE HOLD selected. Deselect RINSE HOLD.
drum.

Drain hose is kinked. Remove kink.

Maximum pumping height Please contact customer

(drain height 1m above the service who have a retrofit
floor on which the machine kit for pumping to heights of
Washing is not spun is standing) exceeded. greater than 1m.
properly, water is still
visible in the drum. Switch off the machine and
Suds pump is blocked. unplug from the mains, clean
the suds pump.

In the case of siphon con-

Clean siphon.
nection: siphon is blocked.

It is not possible to The door is locked due to Wait 1-2 minutes after the
open the door. safety reasons. end of the program.

This probably due to a deter- No negative impact on the

Rinse water is cloudy. gent with a high silicate con- rinsing results, possibly use
tent. liquid detergent.

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 What to do, if

If the washing results are not satisfactory

If the washing is gray and scale has built up in the
drum.
• Too little detergent was used.
• The wrong detergent was used.
• Special soiling was not pre-treated.
• Program or temperature not set correctly.
• When using component detergents, the individual components were
not used in the correct proportions.
If there are still gray stains on the washing
• Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with too
little detergent.
• Too lower temperature was used for washing.
• A common cause is that softener – particularly that in concentrated
form – has got onto the washing. Wash out any such spots as quickly
as possible and use that particular softener carefully.
If at the end of the last rinse foam is still visible
• Modern detergents can cause foam also in the last rinse. The washing
is however sufficiently rinsed.
If there are white remnants on the washing
• This is an insoluble material contained in modern detergents.
This is not the result of unsatisfactory rinsing.
Shake or brush washing. Perhaps you should turn the washing inside
out before washing in future. Reconsider choice of detergent, possi-
bly use liquid detergent.

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 What to do, if

Perform emergency drain

1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before an emergency drain!
If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emer-
gency drain must be performed.
Attention! The water which runs out of the emergency draining hose
can be hot. There is a danger of scolding! Before an emergency drain
first allow the water to cool down!
0 Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out.
0 Fold down and remove the flap on the
left of the base cover.

0 Undo the emergency drain hose from the

mounting.
0 Pull the emergency drain hose out a little.
0 Place the container under the hose.

0 Undo and remove the emergency drain

hose end plug by turning it in an anti-
clockwise direction.
The water runs out. Depending on the
amount of water it may be necessary to
empty the container several times. Tem-
porarily close the emergency drain hose
again with the end plug.
When the water is completely drained:
0 Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose.
0 Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into
the mounting.
0 Put on the flap and close.

3 The ÖKO lock does not function when the machine has been fully emp-
tied. Therefore add approx. 1liter of water before the next wash (pour
in through the detergent drawer).

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 What to do, if

Cleaning the suds pump

1 Warning! Switch the washing machine off prior to cleaning the suds
pump!
0 Next perform an emergency drain (see section above "Perform emer-
gency drain").
0 Lay a cloth on the floor in front of the suds pump cover. Some water
may run out.
0 Undo the cover on the suds pump in an
anti-clockwise direction and remove.

0 Remove foreign body from the pump

housing.

0 Check whether the pump impeller can be

turned. (A jerky pump motion is normal.)
If the impeller cannot be turned, inform
customer service.

0 Replace cover (insert the stud on the

cover into the guide slot) and tighten in
clockwise direction.

0 Close emergency drain hose, push in and

fix in place.
0 Close the flap.

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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-1
Drum speed when spinning see rating plate
Water pressure 1-10bar
(=10–100N/cm2 = 0.1–1,0MPa)

; This appliance complies with the following EC directives:

• 73/23/EEC of 19/2/1973 ’Low voltage directive’
• 89/336/EEC of 3/5/1989 ’EMC directive’ including the
Modification directive 92/31/EEC

Power supply
Please refer to the rating plate for specifications about the power sup-
ply. The nominal voltage stated on the rating plate and type of current
must be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current at the
point of installation. Also refer to the rating plate for the fuse required.

Information for the electrician

When connecting the appliance without a plug, care must be taken
that this is done correctly. Please follow the relevant information in the
"Installation and connection instructions" section.
For appliances with variable voltage settings, the switch-over diagram
can be found on the cover of the connection box at the back of the
appliance.

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 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“ (supplied with the appliance).
Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and
the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary. With
our checklist you can gather important information before making
your call:
Make a note of the E/PNC number and the F number. They are both on
the rating plate behind the door of your washing machine.
E/PNC no. ......................

F no. .....................

If possible establish:
• How is the disturbance evident?
• Under what circumstances does the disturbance
occur?
When do you incur costs even during the warranty period?
– if you could have solved the disturbance yourself with the help of the
Troubleshooting table (see section "Troubleshooting "),
– if the customer service engineer has to make several journeys because
he did not receive all the necessary important information before his
visit and now e.g. has to fetch spares. You can avoid these extra trips
by preparing your telephone call properly in the way described above.

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Index
C R
Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13, 17, 19, 24 Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 34
liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19 Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 12, 21, 22
Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 16, 23, 24, 25 S
Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 34
Short spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 24
D Silk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 16, 23, 24, 25 Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 11, 12, 21, 24
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 17, 19 Stain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8, 10, 19, 23, 30
remnants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Stain removers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 19
Door opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 22, 29 Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
E Suds pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 32
Synthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Easy cares . . . . . .10, 12, 16, 20, 23, 24, 25
Energy saving program . . . . . . . . . . 8, 12, 23 W
F Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Washing
Fabric softener . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9, 13, 17, 19
coloured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
G delicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Gentle rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 double layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
H easy care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Hand washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 fabric softening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
lightly soiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 12
L normally soiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Linen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 16, 23, 24, 25 slightly soiled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 17
Liquid detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 24
M unsatisfactory results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Main wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 23 Washing powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 17, 19
detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19 Water
Microfibres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 hardness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 17
pumping out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 22
O softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13, 17, 19
ÖKO lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 14, 31 Wool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 16, 23, 24
P
Pre wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 19, 25
detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 19
Program interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pump out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 22
Q
Quick wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 23

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