Page 3 - CONTENTS; Operating instructions
Contents 3 CONTENTS Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Installation and Connection Instructions
Contents 4 Program Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Separate Rinsing / Starching / Conditioning . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - Power supply; Guarantee/Service Departments
Contents 5 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 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
Operating instructions 7 • Use tap water only. Rain water and industrial water may only be used if they fulfil requirements in accordance with DIN 1986 and DIN 1988. • Damage due to frost is not covered by the guarantee! If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperature...
Page 8 - Disposal; Dispose of the packaging!
Operating instructions 8 • Never remove the mains plug by pulling on the cable. Always grip the plug. • Octopus plugs, couplings and extension cables may not be used. Dan- ger of overheating! • Do not clean the washing machine with a jet stream of water. Danger of electrical shock! • When high tempe...
Page 9 - Environmental protection tips
Operating instructions 9 2 Environmental protection tips • No pre-wash is required for normally soiled washing. This saves you detergent, water and time (and is good for the environment!). • If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the wash- ing machine is especially efficient. ...
Page 10 - Description of the Appliance; Front View
Operating instructions 10 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) right rear:automaticallyadjusting foot Rating plate(behind do...
Page 12 - Additional Program Buttons
Operating instructions 12 (DELICATES) Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C. / P (WOOLLENS/Hand Washing) Main washing cycle ( /cold to 40 °C) for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollen fabrics and silk with the care symbol ï (Hand Washables). (GENTLE RINSE) Separate ...
Page 13 - Consumption data and required time
Operating instructions 13 (STAIN) For treating heavily soiled or stained washing. (Stain remover is washed in from the m compartment at the optimal point in the program cycle.) 3 When the / P (WOOLLENS/Hand washing) setting is chosen, the additional programs cannot be selected (any buttons pressed d...
Page 14 - Before washing the first time
Operating instructions 14 What does "update" mean? New fabrics or new detergents could, in the future, require a new washing technique (e. g. an additional rinse, more water to wash in the detergent, ...).Your washing machine is prepared for this eventuality. The controller is fully electron...
Page 15 - Prepare washing cycle; Sort washing and prepare
Operating instructions 15 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 16 - Washing types and care symbols; Cottons; Delicates; Wool and particularly delicate washing
Operating instructions 16 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 ...
Page 17 - Detergent and conditioner; Using Water Softener; Information on Water Hardness
Operating instructions 17 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 18 - Performing A Washing Cycle; Brief Instructions; At the end of the washing program:
Operating instructions 18 Performing A Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is performed in the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing program: – select the program and the temperature with the program selector – select additional program(s) if required 2. If required, change the ...
Page 19 - Set the washing program
Operating instructions 19 Set the washing program 3 See "Program Tables" for suitable program, correct temperature and possible additional programs for various types of washing. 0 1. Set program selector to the desired program with the desired temperature. The anticipated duration of the sel...
Page 20 - Setting the Delay Timer
Operating instructions 20 Setting the Delay Timer 0 If necessary set the delay timer:Press the (DELAY TIMER) button repeatedly until the desired time delay is displayed in the multi-display, for example 12h for a 12 hour delay start of the program. 3 If 19h is displayed and you press the button agai...
Page 21 - Add detergent / conditioner; When using liquid detergents:
Operating instructions 21 Add detergent / conditioner 3 For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see"Detergents and Conditioners". 0 1. Open drawer: press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle (1), pull out the drawer (2). 2. Add detergent/conditioner....
Page 22 - Starting the Washing Program; If the delay timer has been set:
Operating instructions 22 Starting the Washing Program 0 1. Check whether the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing program: Press the (START / PAUSE) button. The washing program is started, or starts at the end of the time delay set. 3 If the (DOOR) indicator flashes red when the START/PAUSE butt...
Page 23 - Washing Program Sequence; Program Progress Display; Stopping the Program
Operating instructions 23 Washing Program Sequence Program Progress Display Prior to the start, the program steps chosen are displayed on the program progress display. During the washing program, the current pro-gram step is displayed. Multi-Display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the en...
Page 24 - Washing Cycle Complete / Removing the Washing
Operating instructions 24 Washing Cycle Complete / Removing the Washing Once the washing program has come to an end, (END) illuminates on the program progress display. If (RINSE HOLD) was selected, the indicator beside the START / PAUSE button flashes. 0 1. After a (RINSE HOLD), the water must first...
Page 25 - Program Tables; Washing
Operating instructions 25 Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following, but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use. Type of Washing, Care Symbol Max. Load (Weight Dry) 1 ) Program Selector Temperature Possible Additional Programs Cottons ç 5 kg (COTT...
Page 27 - Separate Rinsing / Starching / Conditioning
Operating instructions 27 Separate Rinsing / Starching / Conditioning Separate Gentle Rinsing Separate Spinning Type of Washing Max. Load (Weight Dry) Program Selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg (STARCHING) Easy-Cares 2.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg Type of Washing Max. Load (Weight Dry) Program Selector Cottons ...
Page 28 - Cleaning and Caring; Control panel
Operating instructions 28 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 29 - Washing drum
Operating instructions 29 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 30 - What to do when ...; Trouble Shooting
Operating instructions 30 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 33 - If the washing results are not satisfactory; If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits in the drum
Operating instructions 33 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 34 - Perform emergency drain
Operating instructions 34 Perform emergency drain • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an emergency drain must be performed. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur, emergency draining must be carried out if danger of free...
Page 35 - When the water is completely drained:; Clean the circulating pump
Operating instructions 35 When the water is completely drained: 7. Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose. 8. Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into the mounting. 9. Put on the flap and close. 3 The ECO valve does not function when the machine ...
Page 36 - Emergency release for fill-in door; Additional Rinse
Operating instructions 36 Emergency release for fill-in door If the fill-in door can no longer be opened (e.g. due to a defective door release or power failure during the washing program), it can be opened with the help of the emergency release. 0 1. If water can be seen at the window in the fill-in...
Page 37 - Enabling the additional rinse function:
Operating instructions 37 Enabling the additional rinse function: 0 1. Turn the program selector to (SHORT SPIN). 2. Press the (SOAKING) button for at least 5 seconds. After the button has been kept pressed for 5 seconds, (RINSE+) flashes on the program progress indicator for 5 seconds. 3. Release t...
Page 38 - Wash Water Cooling; Enabling the wash water cooling function:; Additional Rinse and Wash Water Cooling
Operating instructions 38 Wash Water Cooling 3 The wash water is cooled prior to pumping out at the end of the main washing cycle (by adding cold water). (This setting is only effective for (COTTONS/LINEN) at a temperature of over 40 °C.) As supplied from the factory, the wash water cooling function...
Page 39 - Installation Safety Precautions
Installation and Connection Instructions 39 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 40 - Dimensions of the appliance; Front and Side Views
Installation and Connection Instructions 40 Dimensions of the appliance Front and Side Views Rear View
Page 41 - Installation of the appliance; not suited for installation; Transporting the appliance
Installation and Connection Instructions 41 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 42 - Remove transportation protection
Installation and Connection Instructions 42 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 43 - Prepare the installation place; Installation on a concrete base
Installation and Connection Instructions 43 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 44 - Levelling on uneven floors; Automatically adjusting foot:
Installation and Connection Instructions 44 Levelling on uneven floors 3 Automatically adjusting foot: The back right foot of your washing machine is designed like a telescopic strut with a spring. It ensures that your appliance remains stable even at high spin speeds. If, nevertheless, the washing ...
Page 46 - Water connection; Permissible water pressure
Installation and Connection Instructions 46 Water connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices which prevent reverse pollution of drinking water and conform to the State regula-tions issued by water supply authorities (e.g. in Germany: DVGW Direc-tives). Further protective measur...
Page 47 - Water feed
Installation and Connection Instructions 47 Water feed A flexible pressure tubing of 1.35 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 w...
Page 48 - Water drain-off inside a siphon; Water drain-off inside a basin; Delivery heights above 1 m
Installation and Connection Instructions 48 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 49 - Technical data
Installation and Connection Instructions 49 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 50 - GUARANTEE/SERVICE DEPARTMENTS; Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland
Guarantee/Service Departments 50 GUARANTEE/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’ own gua...
Page 54 - INDEX
Index 54 INDEX A Additional Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Automatically adjusting foot . . . . . . . .10 , 44 C Calcium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 17 , 18 , 21 , 27 Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 55 - SERVICE; You will be charged even during the warranty period
Service 55 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 "...
