Electrolux 72620 - Manual

6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Initial Start-up • This...

Operating Instructions 7 Child Safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. • Keep all packagi...

Operating Instructions 8 2 Disposal Packaging • Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of polyethyl- ene (marking >PE&l...

Operating Instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Front View Detergent Dispenser Drawer Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door with handle Flap in front of drain pump Height adjustable feet Rating plate (behind door) k Pre wash detergent / soaking agent or water softening agent if used. l...

Operating Instructions 10 Control Panel Program Selector The program selector defines the nature of the washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of washing, as well as the wash temperature. OFF Switches the washing machine off, the machine is swi...

Operating Instructions 11 DELICATES Main washing cycle for delicates at 30° C or 40° C. WOOLLENS / P (Hand Washing) Main washing cycle (cold to 40° C) for machine washable woollens as well as for hand washable woollen fabrics and silk with the ï (hand washing) care symbol. GENTLE RINSE Separate gent...

Operating Instructions 12 QUICK WASH Shortened main washing cycle for lightly soiled washing. STAIN For treating heavily soiled or stained washing. (In-wash stain treatment is washed in from the m compartment at the optimal point in the program cycle.) 3 When the WOOLLENS/ P (hand washing) setting i...

Operating Instructions 13 Before Using for the First Time 0 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out a short distance. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent dispenser drawer into the washing machine. When this has been done, the ÖKO lock can function correctly. 3. Run a washing cycl...

Operating Instructions 14 • Shake out washing before placing into the washing machine.• Do not place folded washing into the drum.• Observe tips such as "wash separately" and "wash separately several times"! Washing Types and Care Symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the c...

Operating Instructions 17 How much Detergent and Fabric Softener ? The amount to be used depends on• the load: 3 If the detergent manufacturer 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 rec...

Operating Instructions 18 Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing program: – select the program and the temperature with the program selector – select any program options if required 2. If necessary change the spin speed /...

Operating Instructions 19 Setting the Washing Program 3 See "Program Tables" for a suitable program, correct temperature and possible additional programs to suit the type of washing. 0 Set the program selector to the desired program and the desired temperature. The expected duration of the p...

Operating Instructions 20 Setting the Delay Timer 0 If necessary set the delay timer: press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desired time delay is displayed in the multi-display, for example 12h for a 12 hour delay start of the program. 3 If 19h is displayed and you press the button again...

Operating Instructions 21 Adding Detergent / Conditioner 3 For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see "Detergents and Conditioners". 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), pull out the drawer (2). 2...

Operating Instructions 22 Starting the Washing Program 0 1. Check whether the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing program: press the START / PAUSE button. The washing program is started, or starts at the end of the time delay set. 3 If the DOOR indicator flashes red when the START/PAUSE button i...

Operating Instructions 23 Washing Program Sequence Program Progress Display Prior to the start, the program steps chosen are displayed on the program progress display. During the washing program, the current pro- gram step is displayed. Multi-Display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the e...

Operating Instructions 24 Washing Cycle Complete / Removing the Washing Once the washing program has come to an end, END illuminates on the program progress display. If RINSE HOLD was selected, the indicator beside the START / PAUSE button flashes. 0 1. After a RINSE HOLD, the water must first be pu...

Operating Instructions 25 Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following, but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Type of Washing, Care Symbol Max. Load (Weight Dry) 1) 1) A 10-litre bucket contains about 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton). Program Sel...

Operating Instructions 26 Separate Fabric Softening / Starching Separate Rinsing Separate Spinning Type of Washing Max. Load (Weight Dry) Program Selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg STARCHING Easy-Cares 2.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg Type of Washing Max. Load (Weight Dry) Program Selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg GE...

Operating Instructions 27 Maintenance and Cleaning Control Panel Important! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean the panel and operating parts. 0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Use warm water. Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser drawer ...

Operating Instructions 28 What to do when … 3 The whistling noise when spinning may be different to your prevous washing machine which is due to the modern drive system. Trouble Shooting If you call out an engineer and the fault is listed here, a charge is levied even if the appliance is in guarante...

Operating Instructions 31 If the Washing Results are not Satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient washing powder has been added.• Incorrect washing powder was used.• Stains were not pretreated.• Program or temperature was not set correct...

Operating Instructions 32 Carrying out an Emergency Emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency emptying must be carried out if dan...

Operating Instructions 33 When the Water is Completely Drained: 7. Push and twist the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose. 8. Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch on to the holder. 9. Put on the flap and close. 3 The ÖKO lock does not function when the mac...

Operating Instructions 34 Unlocking the Door in an Emergency If the door cannot be opened (e.g. due to a faulty door lock or due to a power cut during the washing program), it can be opened using the emergency unlock feature. 0 1. If water can be seen in the window of the door first carry out an eme...

Operating Instructions 36 Switching off Wash-Water Cooling: 0 1. Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN. 2. Press the PRE WASH button for at least 5 seconds. As soon as the button is pressed MAINWASH flashes on the program progress display. After 5 seconds MAINWASH ceases to flash and illumi- nates...

Service & Spare Parts 37 SERVICE & SPARE PARTS If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a c...

Guarantee Conditions 38 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice...

Installation and Connection Instructions 40 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it.• When moving, do not tip the washing machine onto it’s front or left hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prev...

Installation and Connection Instructions 41 Appliance Dimensions Front and Side Views Rear View Important! This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only.

Installation and Connection Instructions 42 Appliance Installation 3 The appliance worktop must not be removed to gain a height reduction when installing under a kitchen worktop. Appliance Transit • To prevent electrical components becoming wet when moving the appliance, do not tip the washing machi...

Installation and Connection Instructions 43 Removing Transit Packaging Important! Ensure all transit packaging is removed prior to installation. Retain transit packaging for future use. 3 The appliance is supplied with a spanner (H) and plastic caps (E) (2 pcs.) and (G) (1 pc). 0 1. Remove the hose ...

Installation and Connection Instructions 44 Installation-Site Preparation • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level.• Do not install on deep pile carpet.• If the appliance is installed next to heat source (e. g. cooking appli- ance), a heat insulating pad (85 x 57 cm) must be placed be...

Installation and Connection Instructions 45 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measu...

Installation and Connection Instructions 46 Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the...

Installation and Connection Instructions 47 Water Connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices preventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water authority requirements. This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home’s water supp...

Installation and Connection Instructions 48 Inlet Hose Connection Important! This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only.The inlet hose provided is 1.2 or 1.3 metres depending on the model. If a longer inlet hose is required contact your AEG Service Force Centre. Under no circumst...

Installation and Connection Instructions 49 Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring there is an...

Index 51 INDEX A Additional rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 C Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 , 16 , 21 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 21 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 14 , 25 , 26 Customer care . . . . . . . ...