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AEG DAP106
Product Name: Detergent Dispenser / Dosing Unit
Model Series: DAP Series — Automatic Detergent Dispenser
Applicable Products: AEG Washing Machines (Lavamat, ÖKOMix, L6/L7/L8 series), AEG Dishwashers
Product Description:
The AEG DAP106 is an automatic detergent and fabric softener dispenser drawer used in AEG front-loading washing machines. It features 3 compartments: Main Wash (II), Pre-Wash (I), and Fabric Softener (flower symbol). The dispenser uses a water-driven hydraulic piston mechanism that opens the compartments at the correct cycle phase based on water pressure and program logic.
Detailed content
Technical Specifications:
- Part Number: DAP106
- Type: Pull-out drawer with 3 compartments
- Compartment Capacities:
- Compartment II (Main Wash): ~75ml
- Compartment I (Pre-Wash): ~35ml
- Fabric Softener (✿): ~40ml (with max-fill line)
- Material: ABS plastic (UV-stabilized, food-grade safe)
- Color: White / Light Gray (matches AEG machine interior)
- Dimensions (WxHxD): ~260 x 120 x 180mm (varies by machine)
- Mechanism: Water-pressure-driven hydraulic piston + program-controlled solenoid latch
- Compatibility: AEG Lavamat L6, L7, L8, ÖKOMix, ProSteam series
Functional Features:
- Automatic dosing timing:
- Compartment I opens: At start of pre-wash phase
- Compartment II opens: At start of main wash phase
- Fabric Softener opens: During final rinse phase
- Overflow protection: Excess liquid drains back to drum — no spillage
- Easy-clean design: Removable insert tray for rinsing
- Soft-close mechanism: Damped drawer slide for quiet operation
Materials:
- Drawer Body: Injection-molded ABS (high-impact, UV-stabilized)
- Slide Rails: Galvanized steel with nylon rollers
- Seals: Silicone rubber gasket (prevents leak during spin)
- Piston: Polypropylene with EPDM seal
Installation Notes:
- Insert drawer fully until it clicks into the machine frame rails
- Verify all 3 compartments open at correct cycle phase — run a test cycle with water only
- Clean dispenser monthly — fabric softener residue causes clogging and odor
- Do not use non-AEG detergent — excessive foaming damages the hydraulic piston
