Page 3 - CONTENTS; Operating instructions
Contents 3 CONTENTS Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Installation and Connection Instructions
Contents 4 Program Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Separate Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - Power supply; Guarantee/Service departments
Contents 5 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Water Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Permissible water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 6 - Prior to initial start-up; Intended use
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to famil-iarise you with the following safety instructions: Prior t...
Page 7 - Safety of children; This could constitute a safety hazard!
Operating instructions 7 Safety of children • Packaging materials (e.g. sheet and Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of asphyxiation! Keep packaging materials at a safe distance from children. • Children are often unable to recognise the dangers involved with electrical appliances. Pro...
Page 8 - Disposal; Dispose of the packaging!; Environmental protection tips
Operating instructions 8 2 Disposal Dispose of the packaging! Dispose of washing machine packaging materials properly. All packag-ing materials are environmentally sound and can be safely disposed of, or burned in a refuse incineration plant.The plastic parts can be reused: • The external plastic co...
Page 9 - Description of the Appliance; Front View; Drawer for Detergent and Conditioner
Operating instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Front View Drawer for Detergent and Conditioner Drawer for detergent andsoftener Control Panel Door with handle Flap in front of the circula-tion pump Threaded feet(height adjustable) Rating plate(behind door) k Pre Wash Detergent / Detergent for...
Page 10 - PRE WASH; QUICK WASH; RINSE
Operating instructions 10 Control Panel Program Selector You define the type of wash using the program selector. Important! Only turn the program selector clockwise! The various positions have the following effect: PRE WASH Cold pre wash prior to the main wash, the main wash follows automat-ically. ...
Page 11 - CONDITIONER; SPIN; Temperature Selector
Operating instructions 11 3 Rinse hold means: the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is not spun. CONDITIONER Separate conditioning, separate starching, separate treatment of wet cotton/linen or easy-care washing (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from the w compartment, spinning in ...
Page 12 - DELICATES; Consumption Data and Time Required
Operating instructions 12 DELICATES For delicate washing (temperature automatically limited to a maximum of 40 °C). WOOLENS For machine washable woollens and particularly delicate fabrics (tem-perature automatically limited to a maximum of 40 °C). ON/OFF Button This button is used to switch on the w...
Page 13 - Before Washing for the First Time
Operating instructions 13 Before Washing for the First Time 0 1. Pull the detergent drawer out from the control panel a little. 2. Pour around 1 litre of water into the washing machine via the deter-gent drawer. This will ensure when the washing machine is started that the water container is closed ...
Page 14 - Prepare washing cycle; Sort washing and prepare
Operating instructions 14 Prepare washing cycle Sort washing and prepare • 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 and dama...
Page 15 - Washing Types and Care Symbols; Cottons; Delicates
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 Cotton and linen fabrics with ...
Page 16 - Detergent and conditioner; Using Water Softener; Information on Water Hardness
Operating instructions 16 Detergent and conditioner Which detergent and conditioner ? Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent and conditioner ? The required quantity depends upon: • the am...
Page 17 - Performing A Wash; Brief Instructions; At the End of the Washing Program:
Operating instructions 17 Performing A Wash Brief Instructions A wash is performed in the following steps: 0 1. Open the door, load the washing. 2. Close the door. 3. Add detergent/conditioner. 4. Set the correct washing program:– Set the program on the program selector;– Set the temperature on the ...
Page 18 - Loading the Washing; When Using Liquid Detergents:
Operating instructions 18 Loading the Washing 3 For maximum loads see the "Program Tables". For notes on the correct preparation of the washing, see "Washing Types and Care Symbols". 0 1. Sort the washing by type and prepare. 2. Open the door: pull the handle on the door. 3. Load the...
Page 19 - Setting the Washing Program; Starting the Washing Program
Operating instructions 19 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...
Page 20 - Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold; Program Progress Indicator
Operating instructions 20 Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold 0 If desired, reduce the spin speed for the final spin or select rinse hold: – Press the button for the required spin speed or– Press the RINSE HOLD button.The indicator for the required spin speed(or RINSE HOLD) illuminates. If ...
Page 21 - Wash Complete / Removing the Washing; Once the Program is Finished:
Operating instructions 21 Wash Complete / Removing the Washing The washing program is finished when the ON / OFF button indicator lamp extinguishes. After a Rinse Hold: After a rinse hold the water must be pumped out first, or the washing spun: 0 Either press one of the buttons to change the final s...
Page 22 - Program Tables; Washing
Operating instructions 22 Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following, but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Washing Type, Care Symbol Max. Load (weight dry) 1) 1) A 10-litre bucket contains about 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton). Program Select...
Page 23 - Separate Soaking
Operating instructions 23 Separate Soaking Separate Conditioning / Starching / Treatment Separate Rinsing Separate Spinning Type of Washing Max. Load (weight dry) Program Selector Temperature Selector Washing Type Buttons Cottons/Linen 5 kg SOAKING COLD up to 40 COTTONS/LINEN Easy-Cares 2.5 kg EASY-...
Page 24 - Cleaning and Caring; Control panel
Operating instructions 24 Cleaning and Caring Control panel Attention! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleansers for cleaning control panels and control elements. 0 Wipe control panels with a moist cloth. Use warm water. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned from t...
Page 25 - Washing drum
Operating instructions 25 Washing drum The washing drum is made of rust-free stainless steel. Rusty objects in the washing drum may lead to rust deposits on the drum. Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with acid containing decalcifying agents, abrasives containing chlorine or iron, or ...
Page 26 - What to do when ...; Trouble Shooting
Operating instructions 26 What to do when … 3 The somewhat different, in comparison to older wash-ing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to the modern drive system.A rattling sound on startup – in particular when using for the first time – is caused by the circulation pump and is due t...
Page 29 - If the washing results are not satisfactory; If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits in the drum; Perform emergency drain
Operating instructions 29 If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits in the drum • Too little detergent was used. • The wrong detergent was used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. • Program or temperature not set correctly. • When using com...
Page 30 - When the water is completely drained:
Operating instructions 30 Attention! The water which runs out of the emergency draining hose can be hot. There is a danger of scolding! Before an emergency drain first allow the water to cool down! 0 1. Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out. 2. Open the flap on the left of the...
Page 31 - Clean the circulating pump
Operating instructions 31 Clean the circulating pump 1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the mains plug before cleaning the circulation pump! 0 1. First perform emergency draining (see above: "Perform Emergency Drain"). 2. Lay a cloth on the floor in front of the circulation p...
Page 32 - Additional Rinse/Water Cooling; Making the Adjustment:
Operating instructions 32 Additional Rinse/Water Cooling The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption. • However, for people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful to rinse with more water (additional rinse). • It may be necessary to cool the water before it ...
Page 33 - Installation Safety Precautions
Installation and Connection Instructions 33 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONINSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions • Do not tip the washing machine over the front or the left side (seen from the front). Electrical components could become wet! • Check the washing machine for transport damages. You s...
Page 34 - Dimensions of the Appliance; Front and Side Views
Installation and Connection Instructions 34 Dimensions of the Appliance Front and Side Views Rear View Inlet for Hot Water Inlet for Cold Water
Page 35 - Installation of the appliance; not suited for installation; Transporting the appliance
Installation and Connection Instructions 35 Installation of the appliance 3 Washing machines with arched covers are not suited for installation beneath countertops . Transporting the appliance • Do not lay the washing machine on the front or on the left side (seen from the front); otherwise the elec...
Page 36 - Remove transportation protection
Installation and Connection Instructions 36 Remove transportation protection Attention! Be absolutely certain that all shipping braces have been removed before installing the appliance. Store all shipping braces in a safe place in case they are required for future transport (moving). 3 Special spann...
Page 37 - Prepare the installation place; Installation on a concrete base
Installation and Connection Instructions 37 Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor wax and other smearing substances, so that the appliance does not slip off. Do not use any lubricant as sliding aid. • Installation on a high-veil carpet or floo...
Page 38 - Levelling on uneven floors
Installation and Connection Instructions 38 Levelling on uneven floors 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 sp...
Page 40 - Water Connection; Permissible water pressure
Installation and Connection Instructions 40 Water Connection 3 Your washing machine is fitted with safety devices that prevent drink-ing water contamination and comply with the regulations of the water authorities in your country (e.g. in Germany: DVGW Directives). It is therefore not necessary to t...
Page 41 - Water feed
Installation and Connection Instructions 41 Water feed A flexible pressure tubing of 1.3 m length is supplied. If a longer feed tubing is needed, a complete VDE-approved tubing set with mounted screw connections, supplied by our customer service, should be used exclusively. – For washing machines wi...
Page 42 - Hot and Cold Water Connection
Installation and Connection Instructions 42 Hot and Cold Water Connection Appliances designed for connecting to hot and cold water supplies can be connected up to the hot and cold water taps as per the diagram below. The hose set supplied is approved for use with hot and cold water. Important! The h...
Page 43 - Water drain-off inside a siphon; Water drain-off inside a basin; Delivery heights above 1 m
Installation and Connection Instructions 43 Water drain-off The drain-off tubing can be connected either to a siphon or be hanged in a washing or sink basin or in a bathtub. For extension (max. 3 m floor length and up to 80 cm high) only origi-nal tubing may be used. The customer service supplies dr...
Page 44 - Technical data
Installation and Connection Instructions 44 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....
Page 45 - GUARANTEE/SERVICE DEPARTMENTS; South Africa
Guarantee/Service departments 45 GUARANTEE/SERVICE DEPARTMENTS South Africa Guarantee Conditions 1. AEG guarantees the equipment against defective material or faulty manufacture, provided it is used for domestic purposes only, for a period twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original...
Page 47 - Further Customer Service Departments; Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland
Guarantee/Service departments 47 Further Customer Service Departments Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part-ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ ...
Page 50 - INDEX
Index 50 INDEX C Calcium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 11 , 16 , 18 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 18 Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Cotton Mixtures . . . . . . ....
Page 51 - SERVICE; You will be charged even during the warranty period
Service 51 SERVICE If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do when ..." in these user instructions. If you do not find any applicable instructions there, contact your customer service centre. (Addresses and telephone number can be found in the "...