AEG 50420- User Manual

Operating Instructions 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 ...

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 or stain remover l Main wash detergent in powder fo...

Operating Instructions 10 Control panel Program Selector Select the type of washing cycle using the program selector. Important! Only turn the program selector clockwise! The various positions have the following effect: t / Æ COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES+button) Program Group For cottons/linen: Set the...

Operating Instructions 12 Temperature Selector Using the temperature selector you can select a temperature between r (COLD) and 95° C. 2 E Position (Energy Saving): Energy saving program at approx. 67° C for lightly to normally soiled cotton washing. M (ON/OFF) Button This button is used to switch o...

Operating Instructions 13 Before Using for the First Time 0 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer a short distance out of the control panel. 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. ...

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 Performing a Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is performed in the following steps: 0 1. Check whether the water tap is opened. 2. Open the door, load the washing. 3. Close the door. 4. Add detergent/conditioner. 5. Set the correct washing program: – Set the ...

Operating Instructions 19 Loading the Washing 3 See "Program Tables" for maximum loads. For information about the correct preparation of the washing see "Washing Types and Care Symbols". 0 1. Sort and prepare washing according to type. 2. Open the door: pull the handle on the door. 3...

Operating Instructions 20 Setting the Washing Program 3 Suitable program and the correct temperature for the respective type of washing, see "Program Tables". Important! Only turn the program selector clockwise! 0 1. Set the program selector to the desired washing program. 2. Set the tempera...

Operating Instructions 21 Changing the Spin Speed or Selecting Rinse Hold 0 If desired, reduce the spin speed for the final spin or select rinse hold: – Press the spin speed button or – Press the o (RINSE HOLD) button. If o (RINSE HOLD) is selected, the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is...

Operating Instructions 22 Washing Cycle Complete / Removing the Washing The washing program normally ends with the final spin. After a rinse hold: After a rinse hold the water must first be pumped out or the washing spun: 0 1. Release the (RINSE HOLD) button. 2. Either turn the program selector cloc...

Operating Instructions 23 Program Tables Washing The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful programs. Type of Washing, Care Symbol Max. Load (dry weight) 1) 1) A 10 litre bucket contains about 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton). Program Selector Tempe- rature Selector Additional Bu...

Operating Instructions 24 Washing with a Pre Wash Separate Rinsing Separate Gentle Rinsing / Starching / Conditioning Separate Spinning Type of Washing Max. Load (dry weight) Program Selector Temperature Selector Additional Button Cottons/Linen 5 kg k (PRE WASH) 30 to 95 Easy-Cares 2.5 kg 30 to 60 }...

Operating Instructions 25 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 26 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 28 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 29 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 30 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...

Service & Spare Parts 31 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 32 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 34 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 35 Appliance Dimensions Front and Side Views Rear View Hot Water inlet Cold Water inlet

Installation and Connection Instructions 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 Levelling the Appliance Using the four adjustable threaded feet, compensation can be made for unevenness in the floor and the height of the appliance adjusted. The height can be adjusted over the range +10... -5 mm. To adjust the feet use the special spann...

Installation and Connection Instructions 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 Inlet Hose Connection 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 circumstances should hoses be connected together to provide a longer length.The ru...

Installation and Connection Instructions 44 Hot and Cold Water Connection Washing machines with hot and cold fill should be connected as shown below. Important! The incoming hot water temperature must not exceed 70 °C. If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two hoses to the cold water...

45 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 air break between the drain hose and sta...

Index 47 INDEX C Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . 11 , 14 , 16 , 19 , 24 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 19 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 14 , 23 , 24 Customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 D Danger of freezing . . . . . . . ...