AEG 50720 - 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 • Obse...

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 Detergentdispenser 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 orstain remover l Main wash detergent ...

Operating Instructions 11 • RINSE Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand washed fabrics (spinning in accord-ance with the selected washing type or rinse hold). 3 Rinse hold means: the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is not spun. • CONDITIONER Separate conditioning of cotton/linen or easy-...

Operating Instructions 12 PRE WASH/SOAKING • PRE WASH Set the program selector to PRE WASH/SOAKING. Pre wash (approx. 15 minutes, temperature limited to max. 40 °C) prior to the main wash, the main wash follows automatically. 3 PRE WASH can only be combined with COTTONS/LINEN or EASY-CARES main wash...

Operating Instructions 13 Consumption Data and Time Required The values given in the following table for selected programs were calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home. Before Using for the First Time 0 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer a shor...

Operating Instructions 14 Preparing a Wash Load Sorting and preparing a wash load • Sort washing according to care symbol and type (see "Washing types and care symbols"). • Empty all pockets. • Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.). • In order to prevent bunching up of washing...

Operating Instructions 15 Washing Types and Care Symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program. Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tem-peratures indicated in the care symbols are maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Textiles made from cotton and ...

Operating Instructions 16 Detergents and Conditioners Only use detergents and fabric softeners suitable for automatic washing machines. As a general rule follow the instructions of the detergent manufacturers. Which Detergent? To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is imp...

Operating Instructions 17 And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also avail-able in different forms. Whether you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form, is down to personal choice. Traditional Powders Pour the powder directly into the dispe...

Operating Instructions 18 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 re...

Operating Instructions 19 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 20 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 21 Setting the Washing Program 3 For suitable programs and the right temperature for the relevant 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 temper...

Operating Instructions 22 Starting the Washing Program 0 1. Check whether the water tap is opened. 2. Switch on the washing machine: Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF indicator illuminates, the washing program starts. Changing the Spin Speed or Selecting Rinse Hold 0 If desired, reduce the spin sp...

Operating Instructions 23 Wash Complete / Removing the Washing The washing program normally ends with the final spin. After Soaking: 0 Release the SOAKING button (the COTTONS/LINEN or EASY-CARES main wash starts). After a Rinse Hold: After a rinse hold the water must be pumped out, or the washing sp...

Operating Instructions 24 Program Tables Washing The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful programs. Washing Type, 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 Butto...

Operating Instructions 25 Separate Rinsing Separate Gentle Rinsing / Starching / Conditioning Separate Spinning Type of Washing Max. Load (dry weight) Program Selector Additional Button Cottons/Linen 5 kg RINSE Easy-Cares 2.5 kg EASY-CARES Delicates 2.5 kg GENTLE RINSE Woollens 2 kg Type of Washing ...

Operating Instructions 26 Washing with Pre Wash Washing with Soaking Type of Washing Max. Load (dry weight) Program Selector Temperature Selector Additional Button Cottons/Linen 5 kg PRE WASH/SOAKING 30 to 95 Easy-Cares 2.5 kg 30 to 60 EASY-CARES Type of Washing Max. Load (dry weight) Program Select...

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 30 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 corr...

Operating Instructions 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 36 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONINSTRUCTIONS 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 37 Appliance Dimensions Front and Side Views Rear View Hot Water inlet Cold Water inlet

Installation and Connection Instructions 38 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 39 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 40 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 ...

Installation and Connection Instructions 41 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 measur...

Installation and Connection Instructions 42 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 43 Water Pressure The appliance is designed to operate within the following water pressure limits:– minimum 1 bar (14.5 p. s. i.)– maximum 10 bar (145 p. s. i.) IMPORTANT! • At more than 10 bar (145 p. s. i.): Install pressure-reducing valve. • At less than 1...

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...

Installation and Connection Instructions 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 ...

Installation and Connection Instructions 46 Technical Data Height x Width x Depth 85 x 60 x 60 cm Depth with open door 95 cm Height adjustment approx. +10/-5 mm Weight when empty approx. 85 kg Load (depending on the program) max. 5 kg Area of use Household Wash cycle drum speed max. 53 min -1 r.p.m....

Index 47 INDEX C Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . 11 , 16 , 17 , 20 , 25 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 20 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 15 , 24 , 25 , 26 Customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 D Danger of freezing . . . . . . . ....