Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1261 Electrolux
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ÖKO-LAVAMA T 126 1 TURBO SENSORTRONIC The envir onmentally friendly washer-dryer Instruction booklet ADVANCED ENGINEERING FROM GERMANY 1200 600 COLD TEMPERATURE 30 40 50 60 70 80 95 ON OFF 90 120 0 3.
Dear customer , Please read these oper ating instructions car efully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. W e r ecom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future r efer ence and pass it on to any future owner s.
Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental pr otection .
Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Garments not suitable for drying .
Dimensions of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions Y our safety is of par amount importance, please ensure you r ead this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. Gener al safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced per sons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Childr en should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • P ets and childr en have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use.
Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyrene >PP< =polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them pr operly in appropriate collection container s.
Main featur es of your washer-dryer • Temper atur e setting using the selector . • Quick wash progr amme 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. • Because of its gentle washing action, the special wool cycle washes your garments with extreme car e.
Description of the appliance Fr ont view 10 Detergent dr awer Control panel Door Drain filter Adjustable feet 1200 600 COLD TEMPERATURE 30 40 50 60 70 80 95 ON OFF 90 120 0 30 60 90 120 0 DRYING TIME .
11 Contr ol panel A = Mains-on light B = Drying indicator light C = Drying time selector dial D = ON/OFF button E = Option buttons F = Temper ature selector dial G = Programme selector dial Pr ogramme selector dial The progr amme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.
12 ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Pr ess it again to switch the machine off. Before selecting a pr ogr amme or changing a progr amme in progr ess 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.
Deter gent dispenser dr awer Compartment for prewash. The pr ewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash progr amme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener , starch).
Pr eparing the wash cycle Sorting out and pr eparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and car e labels (see “Types of fabric and car e labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.
W eight of laundry T ypes of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. The laundry should be sorted out accor ding to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on care labels. Temper atur es indicated on labels are always maximum temper atur es.
Delicates Microfibr es, easy-car es or curtains marked with these symbols r equir e a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES pr ogr amme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing.
Deter gents and additives Which deter gent?.... To ensur e you obtain the best wash r esults from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents r ecommended for use in automatic machines.
And in which form? Not only are ther e differ ent types of detergent, but they ar e also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is to own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS P our the powder dir ectly into the dispenser drawer .
Pr eparing the drying cycle As a dryer , the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefor e, the water taps must be open and the dr ain hose must drain water into a sink or into the dr ain pipe, even during the dry- ing 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 temperatur e) Gentle drying (reduced temper atur e) Do not machine dry Garments marked with the symbol should not be machine dried.
Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the pr ogramme, set another short drying cycle. Warning! T o pr event the formation of creases or shrinking of fab- rics, avoid excessive drying.
How to wash 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 deter gent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. P our the main wash detergent into compart- ment .
23 How to wash Selection of the r equir ed option(s) Depress SPIN REDUCTION and/or QUICK WASH and/or SUPER RINSE button, if requir ed. Starting the progr amme Depress the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light will illuminate and the machine starts operating.
How to dry 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 progr amme (for cottons or easy-car es).
Pr ogr amme chart W ash progr ammes for cottons In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label r efer to the 60°C wash progr amme for fast colour ed cottons. * The pr ogr amme dur ation is intended as a guide only .
Pr ogr amme chart W ash progr ammes for easy-car es , delicates , woollens The water of the last rinse of these progr ammes is not emptied out, to prevent the fabric fr om cr easing. To dr ain the water and spin, select progr amme SHORT SPIN, to dr ain only , select PUMP OUT .
27 Pr ogr amme chart Drying (*) The CUPBOARD DRY drying progr amme for cotton is the reference pr o- gramme for the Ener gy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75. Degree of drying Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials Type of fabric Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc.
28 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash progr amme, pull the dispenser dr awer out a lit- tle 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.
Dr ain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry . Check regularly that the filter is clean. Open the filter door . Place a container under the filter and unscrew it; some water will come out of the filter .
Emer gency emptying out If the water is not discharged (pump is blocked, filter or dr ain hose ar e clogged), proceed as follows to empty out the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; .
31 Something not working? If, during the spin cycle, the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different fr om the noise made by tr adi- tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor . If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines.
32 Something not working? Problem The machine does not empty and/or does not spin Possible cause The drain hose is Check the whole length of squashed or kinked. the hose and remove the kink. The drain filter or the Clean the filter or check drain hose ar e clogged.
33 Something not working? Problem The door will not open Possible cause The progr amme is still Wait until the end of the running. progr amme before opening the door . The door lock has not yet Wait about 2 minutes for released. the door lock to release.
34 Something not working? Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning has cut in.
Unsatisfactory washing r esults If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little deter gent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The progr amme/temper ature has not been corr ectly selected.
T echnical data Height x Width x Depth 82x60x57 cm Depth with door opened 94 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx. Net weight 77 kg approx. Load (depending on progr amme) 5 kg max. Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1200/1 000/650 rpm max.
Service & Spar e P arts If after carrying out the necessary checks ther e is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e.
38 Service & Spare P arts Customer care For general enquiries r egar ding your AEG appliance, or further infor - mation on AEG pr oducts please contact our Customer Car e Depart- ment.
Guar antee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the fir st pur chaser of this appli- ance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first r etail pur chaser , which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation.
Eur opean Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar- antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual- ifications: - The guarantee starts fr om the date you fir st purchased your pr oduct.
Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy , care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer .
Dimensions of the appliance Fr ont view and side view Rear view 42 600 835 10 85 COLD TEMPERATURE 30 40 50 60 70 80 95 ON OFF 90 120 0 30 60 90 120 0 DRYING TIME ON DRYING EASY-CARES COTTONS 60 30 RIN.
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be r emoved befor e using the appli- ance. Using a spanner , unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor .
44 P ositioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor . Make sure that air cir culation ar ound 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, cardboar d or similar materials under the machine.
Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ r equir ements. The appliance must be given a separate cold water supply and not be connected to a mixer tap, a single outlet water heater or a booster pump. A minimum water pressur e of 0.
46 If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied.
Important The wires in the mains lead ar e colour ed in accordance with the following code: Green and Y ellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in .
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