AEG 86810 - Manual

6 • Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning it and carrying out maintenance. In addition, remove the power plug from the power point or – if the appliance has been hard-wired – switch off the cut-out in the fuse box or completely remove the fuse. • If operation is stopped, disconnect the ap...

7 Description of the appliance Control panel What is shown in the display Three screw feet (height adjustable);rear left: Automatic foot Detergent dispenser drawer Plinth flap/Drain pump Rating plate(behind door) Control panel Programme knob and On/Off switch Display Function keys STAR T/PAUSE key C...

8 Program overview Program m a x. lo ad 1) (d ry w a sh in g) 1) A 10 litre bucket holds around 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton) Options Times Spin speed PR E W ASH SE NSITIVE ST AIN NIGHT CY CLE SHORT VERY SHORT DELA Y ST ART 16 00 /1 4 0 0 12 00 /1 00 0 / 80 0 /60 0 /4 0 0 0 RINSE HOLD ENERGY SAVING...

10 Prior to using for the first time Switching on the appliance for the first time - setting the language The display is set to English as standard in the factory. 3 Important: If the display does not show the menu for setting the lan- guage when the appliance is switched on, the appliance has been ...

11 Setting the time So that the time and the end of the program are correctly displayed, please check the display and set the current time if necessary. To do this, please see the section “Setup/Clock”. Carrying out a wash programme prior to first use In order to remove any residues from the drum an...

12 Running a wash cycle Opening the door/Loading the washing 1. To open the door: pull the handle on the door. 2. Unfold washing and load it loosely into the machine. Mix large and small items. Attention! Do not get any washing caught between the door and the rubber seal. 3. Push the door firmly shu...

13 Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle If you are using water softener and require the right compartment for detergent for the pre-wash cycle, add the water softener on top of the detergent for the main wash cycle in the left compartment. Softener, wash-care products to preserve the shape...

14 Changing the temperature Press the TEMP. key repeat-edly until the desired tem-perature is displayed. Changing spin speed/selecting rinse hold Press the RPM key repeated-ly, until the desired spin speed or RINSE HOLD is displayed. 3 • With spin speed “0” the last rinse water is drained off at the...

17 Setting times Shortened cycles and the delay of the start time can be set for a wash cycle that has already been selected.Press the TIME key. The display shows the symbols for Time Saving and Delay Start. Time Saving: SHORT or VERY SHORT 1. Press the TIME key repeated-ly, until the SHORT symbol f...

18 Delay Start 1. Press the TIME key repeatedly, until the DELAY START symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. “Start in 0 min” is shown in the display. 3. Press the TIME key repeated-ly, until the display shows the desired period by which you want to delay the start, e. g. “Start in 4 h” (= 4 hours). ...

19 Starting a programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press the START/PAUSE key.The programme is started or it starts after the time delay set has elapsed. 3 If after pressing the START/PAUSE key the display shows “Door not Closed”, the door has not been shut properly. Push the door firmly...

20 Washing cycle complete / Removing the washing At the end of the cycle a long acoustic signal sounds 3 times (when the SOUND setting is NORMAL or LOW) and the messages “Cycle ended” and “Door openable” appear alternately in the display. 1. Open the door and remove the washing. 2. Turn the programm...

22 4. Using the OPTIONS key select the memory position to be changed, e. g. MEMORY 1. 5. Store the new programme combination using the OK key. SOUND The volume of the acoustic signal can be selected. 1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the SETUP sym...

23 Language 1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the symbol SETUP flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTIONS key re-peatedly, until the display shows LANGUAGE. 4. Press the OK key. 5. Press the OPTIONS key re-peatedly, until the desired langu...

24 Contrast and brightness 1. Turn the programme knob to any programme and press the OPTIONS key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTIONS key repeatedly, until the display shows CONTRAST or or BRIGHTNESS. 4. Press the OK key. 5. Using the OPTIONS key set t...

25 1 Warning! The knob must not be de- pressed after being set, otherwise the child safety device is not acti-vated. The knob must stand out as shown in the illustration. Deactivating the child safety device: Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction as far as it will go. Cleaning and maintenance...

26 5. Clean all parts of the washing ma-chine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser draw-er in the guide rails and push it in. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap ...

27 What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions If while the appliance is operating a short acoustic signal sounds 3 times and one of the following messages appears in the display: – “No incoming water/Check tap & Hose”, – “No drain - check/drain hose/filter” or “Pump Blocked”, – “Door not Clos...

29 If the wash result is not satisfactory The washing is grey and there are limescale deposits in the drum • Too little detergent was used. • An incorrect detergent was used. • Individual stains were not pre-treated. • The programme or temperature was not set properly. There are grey stains on the w...

30 Carrying out an emergency drain 1 Warning! Prior to carrying out an emergency drain, switch off the washing machine and remove the power plug from the power point. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before perf...

31 Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no for-eign bodies present in the pocket...

32 Disposal 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy-cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilit...

33 Technical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Consumption values The consumption ...

34 Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information concerning installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in . • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus-tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc-es connect an appliance that ...

35 • Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance without using the transport lock. Only remove the transport lock when the appliance is in its place of instal-lation. Transporting the a...

37 7. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the ad-hesive tape on the door seal. 8. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the correspond-ing plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the different plug caps are...

38 Making the appliance level 3 Automatic foot: The rear foot on the left-hand side of your washing machine is built as a shock absorbing foot, which is why the appliance gives in the back left-hand corner if put under load. The automatic foot guarantees that the appliance does not move even at high...

39 Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason, proceed as described below. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: • The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol E or coloured gr...

40 1 WARNING! Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by trained personnel. Improper repairs may lead to serious risks for the us-er. Connecting to the water supply Permitted water pressure The water pressure must be at least 1 bar (= 10 N/cm 2 = 0.1 MPa), and may be a maximum of 1...

41 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. 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 appr...

42 For drainage into an outlet spigot: If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blank-ing plug that may be in place. Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required. Ensure the drain hose is looped upwards to prevent waste water from the sink entering the wash...

43 Guarantee/Customer Service Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or r...

44 European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance gu...

47 Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur-chase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.For the address of your local S...