AEG 2550 Washer User Manual
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1. m For normally soiled washes programmes without pre wash are provided Compared to a programme with pre wash you save on water and detergent m Only use detergent with bleach additive if the wash is soiled with spots which can be bleached Bleaches are particularly effective at high temperatures m Consumption of the machine is most favourable when it is full m For light to normally soiled washes the saving programme is often sufficient ituses lower temperatures which are maintained for longer periods m Spots and stains can be removed by appropriate pre treatment This saves a programme for heavily soiled clothes m Use the detergent exactly as advised by the manufac turer Too much wates your money and is bad for the environment Follow the instructions for lightly soiled garments m Savings on detergent and for the environment may also be achieved if with medium to hard water you add sufficient detergent for soft water and then add separately a softener This relieves our waters of a certain amount of chemicals m Use fabric softener only when necessary e g with synthetic mixed fabrics to avoid static charging If you use a dryer your wash will be soft and fluffy even without fabric softener OKO tips for economic washing Machine description Equipment Control Panel Programme selector with programme indicator Temperature selector Pilot light INTENSIVE button Spin speed reduction button 850 700 rpm2. moov gt gt Control Panel Lid Handle for opening lid Trap door for lint filter Lever for castors Equipment The compartment for detergent and additives m Compartment for Softener or pre wash detergent G Detergent compartment for main wash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener fabric conditioner starch Summary of instructions for use Prepare the wash Sort pre wash treatment Choose the programme Set the programme selector to the required programme If required press additional buttons Open the lid Place the laundry in the drum Add detergent Close the lid Turn the temperature selector Choose and select the temperature and the cycle starts At the end of the programme After 2 minutes of waiting time open the lid Remove the washing Sort the washing 12 Before the wash m Check that the fabrics are machine washable This information is provided by the usual international washing symbols High temperature wash ELF Coloured wash Vay Tan Synthetics eof EN Delicate fabrics a at Wool a au Sortthe wash according to type degree of soiling and temperature Woollen items with only the Wool symbol are not suitable for machine washing To wash woollen items the additional note does not mat or machine washable is necessary The items with the following symbols are unsuitable for mac
3. Short programme for high temperature 2 5 kg colour wash Short programme for synthetics 2 0 kg Opening the washing machine Loading Notice for Test Institutes For tests similar to IEC 456 new with standard load A the maximum load is 4 05 kg Whenever possible wash with a full load as this ensures maximum efficiency Do not overfill This has a negative result on the washing results With synthetics articles particularly prone to creasing you should reduce the load To open the drum press the button on the drum lid press the drum lid down and open slowly Load the washing and then close the drum and washing machine lids Caution before closing the appliance lid check that the drum lid is properly closed As far as possible mix large and small articles in the wash This improves washing efficiency and makes for more efficient distribution of the wash during spin drying Do not load folded washing Detergent You may use all modern detergents suited to domestic washing machines The use of the detergent depends on the type of wash and the degree of soiling Soiling is differentiated according to Dirt e g dust soot sweat grease etc Bleachable stains e g red wine fruit vegetables etc Protein stains e g blood milk etc The different types of washing products are Washing powders containing bleach Liquid detergents not containing bleach Colour and delicate detergents not containin
4. Toremove residue from manufacturing in the wash drum and dispenser compartment a wash programme without clothes should be carried out e g colour wash 60 C with a 1 2 measuring beaker of detergent The safety of AEG electrical appliances is in conformity with recognized technical standards and current legislation Nevertheless we feel obliged to point out to you and other possible users the following Ensure before switching on the machine that the nominal voltage and current type indicated on the manufacturer s plate correspond with the voltage and current type where the machine is to be used The necessary fuse protection should also be read off the rating plate fyour KO LAVAMAT isin a room subject to temperatures below freezing the water must be removed from the machine should the danger of freezing be expected Before cleaning care and maintenance ensure that the machine is switched off You are completely safe if you remove the plug from the power point or in the case of a fixed installation when the circuit breaker is open or the cartridge fuse is completely removed see installation and connection instructions Never spray the machine with a jet of water Never pull the plug out by pulling on the cord but rather on the plug itself Do not switch the machine on if m the electrical cord is damaged or m if the machine shows signs of damage to the control panel the work surface or the base Repairs to e
5. 1 3 The uniflow system Ribs Automatic water level control Packing The OKO system Your new OKO LAVAMAT from the AEG OKO System fulfils all current and future requirements of modern wash care and enables an individual and multiple choice of programmes The most economical use of water power and detergent contributes to environmental relief and ensures the best economy Through the uniflow system the detergent is continuously circulated The system enables a 100 use of the detergent with every programme and all wash temperatures This increases the cleaning effect and helps to save detergent compared with other machines without such a system The ribs in the wash drum continuously carry the water to the top This ensures an intense and balanced soaking of the wash The automatic water level control matches water consumption to the quantity of the wash and type of fabric All materials used are biodegradable They can be disposed of without danger or burnt in rubbish incinerators Note on the materials the plastics can be used again and are marked as follows gt PE lt for polyethylene e g the outer covering and the bags on the inside gt PS lt for polystyrol foam e g the padding totally free from FCKW The carton is made from used paper and should be deposited in the used paper collection For the sake of the environment These instructions will help you to actin an environmentally conscious manner
6. FTENER Rinse RINSE Fabric softener FABRIC SOFTENER Short spin SHORT SPIN Water discharge WATER DISCHARGE Buttons INTENSIVE Load Programme cycle Possible additional buttons Up to 4 5kg Main wash with pre wash 3 rinse cycles final 850 700 INTENSIVE Up to 4 5kg Main wash without pre wash 3 rinse cylces final spin Up to 4 5kg Main wash without pre wash 3 rinse cycles final 850 700 spin Up to 4 5kg Colour wash without pre wash 3 rinse cycles 850 700 final spin INTENSIVE 2kg Synthetics with pre wash 3 rinse cycles rinse hold 2 kg Synthetics without pre wash 3 rinse cycles rinse hold Up to 2 kg Synthetics without pre wash short programme 850 700 3 rinse cycles rinse hold Up to 1 kg Main wash without pre wash high water level strongly reduced drum movement 3 rinse cycles rinse hold Up to 2 kg Main wash without pre wash high water level strongly reduced drum movement 3 rinse cycles rinse hold 4 5kg cotton 3 rinse cycles final spin 2 kg synt 1 rinse cycle final spin 1 kg wool 3 rinse cycles rinse hold 2 kg synt 1 rinse cycle rinse hold up to 4 5kg Final spin up to 2 kg up to 1 2 kg Short spin Water discharge 24 Consumption and times for selected programmes Programme Water Electricity Time in consumption consumption minutes in litres in kWh High temperature wash 95 Colour wash 60 C Synthetics 40 C Wo
7. OKO_LAVAMAT 2550 The automatic washing machine which takes care of the environment Instructions for use Printed on biodegradable paper He who believes in ecology acts accordingly Contents Safety instructions Before using your machine for the first time Safety Instructions for the user The OKO system The packing For the sake of the environment Oko Tips for economical washing Description of the machine Equipment The compartment for detergent and additives Summary of instructions for use Before the wash Sorting the wash Pre wash treatment Particular care for certain fabrics Machine loads Opening the automatic washing machine Loading the machine Detergent Choosing a detergent Quantity of detergent Adding the detergent Programme selection Programme selector Temperature selector Programme indicator Push buttons End of programme List of programmes Consumption and times Maintenance and care of the machine What to do if Customer Service Technical data 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Before using your machine for the first time Safety instruc tions forthe user Safety instructions Follow the installation and connection instructions Do not connect a damaged machine e g damaged during transport Small quantities of water in the detergent additive compartment are due to factory tests
8. as the wrong quantity or the wrong detergent added Insufficient detergent leads to grey washes and scale deposits in the machine Check the quantities more exactly Were special stains pre treated Were programme and temperature correctly chosen Despite pre treatment stains are not removed They may be stains which cannot be removed by washing Ask a specialist Problems you can solve yourself 27 28 Grey traces are found on the finished wash Too little detergent was used for articles stained by ointment grease or oil The quantity of detergent is insufficient to dissolve grease Was the temperature chosen too low Traces of fabric softener are found on the finished wash In such cases usually fabric softener in particular in concentrated form has gone directly into the wash outside of the machine Such spots should be washed out as quickly as possible At the end of the programme there are white detergent deposits on the wash It is usually a case of insoluble elements of modern detergents They are not the result of insufficient rinsing Possible solution brush out or shake out or turn articles inside out for washing After the final rinse cycle suds are still visible Modern detergents can cause suds even in the last rinse cycle but this has no influence on the rinse results The wash is not spun sufficiently and there is water remaining in the drum Is the discharge hose b
9. ent Has the maximum height of the discharge hose of 1m been exceeded Customer Service Should you find no solution to a problem in the instructions for use contact the customer service Should you contact the customer service for one of the detailed solutions or as a result of incorrect operation the visit of the customer service cannot be made free of charge even during the guarantee period Provide the customer service with the production number E No and series number F No which you will find on the plate on the inside of the lint filter trap door Mentioning these numbers enables the customer service to select a choice of spare parts so that the machine may be repaired on the first visit of the technician which will avoid you having to pay for a number of trips for the technician In order to have these numbers readily available we would advise you to enter them below 29 30 Technical Data Dimensions Height 65 cm Width 45cm Depth 65 cm including installation Connections Details of electrical connection should be obtained from the rating plate Ensure that the nominal voltage and current type correspond tothe supply voltage and current type at the place of installation Drum speeds Washing 55 rpm Spinning 850 rpm Water pressure 1 10 bar 10 100 N cm 0 1 1 0 MPa Weight empty approx 78 kg AEG Hausgerate GmbH Muggenhofer StraBe 135 D 90429 Nurnberg Cop
10. es Programme selector Temperature selector TEMPERATURE o Choosing the wash programme The wash programme is chosen with the programme selector the temperature adjustmentknob andthe buttons For normally soiled articles choose a programme without pre wash For dirty articles choose a programme with pre wash or use the intensive button refer to the button description For protein based stains blood cocoa we recommend a programme with pre wash For heavily stained articles fruit vegetables tea press the INTENSIVE button The programme selector contains settings for main and additional programmes refer to the list of programmes The temperature selector can be infinitely varied to all necessary temperatures The setting of the temperature starts the programme During the programme the dialofthe programmeselector The programme rotates in steps andindicates whichpartofthe programme indicator is running LL METER ASCHE ay CC ATH PIE kgh HONN o MIHM r WASH Er k a PASP SHEHER 8 erst Doak IK HE AA By combining main and additional programmes with the Push Buttons buttons a programme for all needs can be obtained e INTENSIY 2 INTENSIVE Spin speed 850 700 push button 20 This feature increases the wash efficiency by lengthening the wash time after the heating phase You may reduce spin speed with this button for all programmes If you do not
11. g bleach often also not containing optical brighteners gentle on fabrics Wool detergents free of bleach and enzymes particularly gentle on wool fibres Curtain detergents with light proof optical brighteners to avoid yellowing through the effect of sun light Kit detergents These allow separate dosing of basic detergent water softener and bleach and stain removers Water softeners for softening of the mains water Bleach or stain removers for localised use on stained articles or as an additive when using bleach free detergents Pre treatment for localized use on stains Fabric softeners prevent electrostatic charge build up on synthetic fabrics and gives the wash a soft feel Starch and fabric conditioners give body to the fabrics and facilitate ironing Dyes and dye removers may only be used if authorized by the manufacturers of these products Choice of detergent Detergent The quantity of detergent used depends on the size of the Quantities wash the hardness of the water and the degree of soiling Follow the instructions on the detergent packet Your local water supply company can supply information concerning the hardness of the water Water hardness Degree mmol L soft below 8 below 1 4 II medium hard 8 14 1 4 2 5 IIl hard 15 21 2 6 3 7 IV very hard over 21 over 3 7 Ifthe detergent manufacturer gives no quantity indications for reduced loads use half less for a half load and for small loads o
12. hine washing Hand wash Do not wash Dry clean Do not dry clean Bleach possible Do not bleach PP Be Ee cH m7 m Observe the recommendation wash separately m New dark coloured items often have an excess of dye During the wash this can be transferred to lighter coloured fabrics It is better to wash such items separately the first time m Treat stains as soon as possible while they are still Pre wash fresh with water soap or appropriate pre wash treatment treatment stain spray pre wash paste etc m Empty Pockets Care with In particular remove metallic objects paper clips certain fabrics safety pins etc m Button pillow slips Close zip fasteners hooks and eyelets Tie loose belts and apron strings together m Worked coloured fabrics wool and fabrics with attached decorations should be turned inside out m Small and delicate objects e g baby socks stockings can be easily washed inside a small pillow case with a zip fastener or in larger socks m Treat curtains with particular care They can be damaged simply by open windows or on being removed so called runs Place small metal rings or edged plastic rings in a net or bag We can in no case assume responsibility for damage Only spin dry curtains if itis approved by the manufac turer Maximum load Loading High temperature colour wash 4 5 kg Maximum normally soiled quantity of dry Synthetics and delicates 2 0 kg washing Wool 1 0 kg
13. lectrical appliances may only be carried out by qualified personnel Incorrect repairs can result in considerable danger for the user Please only contact our factory customer service or a repair workshop approved by us Only original AEG spare parts fulfil all requirements Do not allow children to play with the machine and keep domestic animals away from it When disposing of the machine in a proper manner destroy the door locks and cut off the power supply cord Ifthe machine is improperly usedor incorrectly operated no responsibility canbe accepted for possible damage Securely attach the discharge hose to avoid the risk of scalding and overflow In case of breakdown close the water tap and disconnect the machine from the power supply The machine is disconnected when the plug is removed or the circuit breaker s is are opened Keep packing parts away from small children The plastic sheeting is particularly dangerous If you are washing pre cleaned garments flammable cleaning spirits must be completely evaporated Do not use the machine for dry cleaning If the machine is not connected to the potable water supply but to a rainwater or similar supply please observe the corresponding instructions This machine complies with EC radio disturbance requirements 87 308 EC EN 55014 DIN VDE 0875 part 1 and EN 55 011 DIN VDE 0875 part 11 as well as the standard concerning effects on power supplies EN 60 555 parts 1 3 DIN VDE 0838 parts
14. n the filter thoroughly Refit the filter and turn the knob clockwise What to do if The washing machine does not work at all Is the machine connected to the power supply Was a programme selected Was a temperature selected Are all the lids closed No water runs in Is the water tap open Is the filter in the water inlet blocked The spin cycle begins after a delay The electronic unbalance control system of the ma chine has operated due to unfavourable distribution of the wash The wash is separated by reversing movements of the drum redistributed and the spin cycle begins again This can occur several times until the unbalance is removed and spinning can finally begin The washing machine vibrates or does not stand still With very small loads e g only a bathing costume the machine may vibrate This has no effect on operation Are the adjustable feet properly adjusted Follow the instructions for installation Is the discharge hose bent Are the transport securings completely removed Follow the instructions for installation The detergent in the main wash foams strongly Was too much or the wrong detergent used Check the quantities added more precisely Water runs out from under the machine Is the inlet hose connector loose Is the hose clamp on the discharge hose loose Is the discharge hose damaged Is the lint filter cover properly closed The wash results are not as usual W
15. ne third of the quantity for a full load There are three compartments in the detergent and additive dispenser Compartment 1 softener for programmes without pre wash washing powder and powder softener for programmes with pre wash or soak Compartment 2 washing powder for the main wash for programmes with pre wash also the softener Compartment 3 Liquid additives fabric softener and conditioner starch Please note the following For programmes with pre wash and addition of detergent and softener in the same compartment first add the detergent then the softener If you prefer liquid detergent please use the measuring beakers supplied by detergent manufacturers Add the detergent in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions When using liquid softener follow the manufacturer s instructions Fill the additive compartment only up to the MAXI level otherwise the additive will spill over prematurely and without any effect into the machine When using thick softener concentrate and starch it is recommended to top up the compartment to the MAXI level with water If you wish to use starch in powder form dissolve it according to the maker s recommendations and pour the solution into the compartment Choose the fabric softener programme Adding Detergent Adding powders Adding liquid detergent Adding liquid additiv
16. ol 40 C The values in this table were established under normal conditions Variations up or down are possible in practice With programmes with pre wash the programme time is increased by approximately 25 minutes Maintenance and care Clean the dispenser compartment from time to time to remove remaining detergent The wash drum is made of rust free stainless steel Rusty objects not removed from the wash can cause rust spots to appear on the drum These spots can be removed using stainless steel cleaner The customer service has suitable products available When correct quantities of detergent are used descaling of the machine is hardly necessary If need be use only brand name descaling products with corrosion protection designed for washing machines The customer service has suitable products available The control panel and controls should be cleaned in case of need only with lukewarm water Dispenser compartment Wash drum Descaling Control panel and controls 25 Cleaning the lint filter 26 Regular cleaning of the lint filter is important If you wash articles containing a lot of lint clean the filter after every wash Place the water discharge hose in a flat container placed on the ground to completely empty the machine Open the flap door of the filter compartment by pressing it inwards with a finger at the hinged side Turn the filter knob counterclockwise and pull the filter out Clea
17. press this button spinning takes place at maximum speed End of programme At the end of the programme the machine can be opened Buttons which may have been set should be released by pushing again Set the temperature selector on 0 position Remove the washing Check that the drum is completely empty as otherwise articles could be damaged in the next wash cycle e g shrinking or could colour other articles Switching off opening the lid 21 List of programmes Wash symbol Wash ey ayaa Cotton linen ey ayaa Cotton linen us Cotton linen 1 49 Dressed cotton mixed cotton fabrics synthetics ES Synthetics ee Synthetics Er Synthetics a Wool mixed woollen fabrics silk ae Synthetics Curtains Cotton linen synthetics Wool delicates Synthetics wool UC Ale Programme selection Programme Programme emperature selector selector High temperature COLOUR 30 95 colour with pre wash WITH PRE WASH High temperature COLOUR WITHOUT colour without pre wash PRE WASH Saving programme COLOUR WITHOUT PRE WASH Colour wash COLOUR WASH oO oO co o oO oO O oO a Synthetics with pre SYNTHETICS WITH 30 60 wash PRE WASH Synthetics without SYNTHETICS 30 60 prewash WITHOUT PRE WASH Short programme QUICK WASH Wool WOOL Delicates without pre o oO O oO cold 40 DELICATES cold 40 wash Rinse RINSE Fabric softener FABRIC SO
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