AEG 1600 - Manuals

5 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Connecting to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Water inflow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

6 Operating Instructions 1 Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions. Before Using for the Fir...

7 Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for chil-dren. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm per-sons without supervision. • Children frequently cann...

8 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 the community waste disposal facil...

9 Switching on the appliance for the first time – setting the language When switching on the appliance for the first time you must set the language in which you want the indicators in the display to appear. 1. Turn the appliance on by pressing the control knob so that it is no longer flush in the co...

10 Description of appliance Front view Drawer for detergent and conditioner Drawer for detergent and conditioner Door Screw feet (height adjustable);rear left: automatic adjustment foot Control panel with display Drain pump cover Rating plate(behind door) Pre-wash detergentor water softener Detergen...

12 Main control features This chapter describes how to set a large number of functions and com-bine them with each other using only a few control elements (1 control knob and 4 buttons). This simple control method is made easy thanks to the interactive display. Interactive means that the washing mac...

14 Buttons and levels Using the buttons you can: – select the option that is next to the button on the right, e. g. START; – change settings, e.g. tem-perature; – change to another display level, e.g. using the OP-TIONS button. 1. Level: Programmes î (1st level, page 1 of 3) On this level you can: –...

15 3. Level: EXTRAS ì (3rd level, page 1 of 2) On this level you can set var-ious basic settings. These ba-sic settings will not be cancelled when you switch off the washing machine. These basic settings will re-main active until they are cancelled.You will find more details about this in the “Extra...

17 Overview of functions Programmes (Level 1) Wash programmes LINEN/EASY-CARE Wash programme (20 °C to 60 °C) for cottons/coloureds (cotton/linen), easy-care (mixed fab-rics, e.g. cotton/polyester) and synthetics. The ap-pliance adjusts the programme according to the different fabric types and load ...

18 LINGERIE Gentle wash programme which washes at 40 °C for fine and delicate fabrics. Important: Place padded lingerie in a washing net or bag. 40°-60° MIX Programme for coloureds when various wash temperatures are indicat-ed for the items to be washed. Various items which according to the care lab...

19 STARCH Separate starching, separate conditioning, separate impregnating of damp washing (1 rinse cycle, liquid conditioner is rinsed in from the w additive compartment, spin).This programme setting can also be used to carry out a separate rinse cycle. In this case, you do not need to add anything...

20 DELAY START The DELAY START option allows the start of a wash programme to be delayed. The DELAY START option can be set at 30-minute intervals. The current time and the programme end time will be shown in the display (e.g. 14:23 - 20:28). SENSITIVE S A special additional function with considerab...

21 RINSE + P The washing machine is set such that its water con-sumption is extremely eco-nomical. For people with allergies and in areas where the water is very soft, it can however be helpful to use more water when rinsing. When you select RINSE + an additional rinse cycle will be carried out, exc...

22 Preparing a Wash Load Sorting and preparing a wash load • Sort the washing according to care symbol (see “Washing Types and Care Symbols”). • Empty all pockets. • Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.). • In order to prevent the washing tangling and being damaged: close zippers, but...

23 Types of washing and care symbols Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash programme. Washing should be sorted by type and according to care symbols. The tempera-tures indicated on the care symbols are the maximum wash tempera-tures. Cottons O Cotton and linen items with this care symbol ...

24 Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which washing detergent and care agent ? Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. 1 For USA and Canada only! Important! Only LOW-SUDSING detergent suitable for a fr...

25 Water softener For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then al-ways add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I (= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the local w...

26 Before the first wash Setting the time You should set the time prior to the first wash and when changing to and from daylight savings time. 1. Press the control knob. The appliance is switched on. 2. Press the OPTIONS button. 3. Press the EXTRAS button. 4. Turn the knob to TIMER. 5. Press the SEL...

27 Carrying out a wash programme prior to first use Prior to washing your first load, carry out a wash cycle without wash-ing (LINEN/EASY-C. 60°, with half the amount of detergent).This will remove residues remaining as a result of the production proc-ess from the drum and water container. 1. Press ...

28 Performing a wash cycle Opening and closing the door • To open: pull the handle on the door. • To close: firmly push the door shut 3 If the O symbol is showing in the display, the door can be opened. If the N symbol is showing in the display, the door is blocked. If the error message PLEASE CLOSE...

30 Setting a wash programme 1. Press the control knob.The appliance is now switched on. 2. Use the control knob to highlight the desired wash programme, e.g. DELICATES. 3. Press the button for the wash temperature and con-tinue pressing it until the desired temperature appears (e.g. 30°). 4. Press t...

31 Set the options, e.g. DELAY START This option allows the start time for a wash programme to be delayed from 30 minutes to a maximum of 23.5 hours. 1. Press the OPTIONS button. 2. Use the control knob to highlight the DELAY START option. 3. Press the SELECT button. 4. Use the control knob to set t...

32 Starting a wash programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. After you have set the wash programme and any options, press the START button.The wash programme will start. 3 Approx. 30 seconds after the washing machine is switched on or after a button or the control knob was last actuated, the...

33 Wash programme progress Each current stage of the programme is shown in the display during the wash pro-gramme, e.g. main wash, and a bar showing the pro-gramme progress. The N symbol is displayed as the programme progresses: the loading door is locked. Moisture / Loading During the wash programm...

34 When the wash programme is complete When a wash programme is complete, PLEASE TAKE OUT THE CLOTHES will appear in the display. 3 If you do not press any buttons or press the control knob within three minutes of the programme finishing, the washing machine will switch into standby mode. The stand-...

35 3. Press the START button. – If short spin is selected the water will be drained and the washing gently spun. – If drain is selected the water will be drained (without being spun). Unloading the washing If the O § symbol is shown in the display, the door can be opened. 1. Open the door using the ...

36 MEMORY Saving a programme setting The MEMORY basic setting can be used to save frequently-used pro-gramme combinations (wash programme, temperature, spin speed and option/s). There are four memory cells available for this purpose. The saved programme can then be selected in the same way as any ot...

38 Cancelling a saved programme setting 1. Press the OPTIONS button. 2. Press the EXTRAS button. If MEMORY is highlighted: 3. Press the SELECT button. 4. Use the control knob to highlight MEMORY 1. 5. Press the CLEAR button.The saved programme has now been cancelled.Then press the BACK button three ...

39 Changing the language You can change the language setting if you would like the indicators in the display to appear in a different language. 1. Press the control knob. The appliance is switched on. 2. Press the OPTIONS button. 3. Press the EXTRAS button. 4. Use the control knob to highlight LANGU...

41 Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Cleaning procedure If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot programme from time to time. This will reduce...

42 Door and rubber collar Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies are present in the folds of the rubber collar or on the inside of the glass door. Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar regularly. What to do if... Remedying a malfunction In the event of a malfunction, try to r...

47 If the wash results are not satisfactory Washing is grey and scale is being deposited in the drum • Too little detergent is being used. • The right detergent was not used. • Special soiling was not pre-treated. • Programme or temperature was not correctly set. There are grey stains on the washing...

48 Carrying out emergency drainage • If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution, emergency drainage must be performed. • If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost, emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of frost. In addition: unsc...

49 When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder. 8. Put on the flap and close. Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover of the drain pump must ...

50 5. Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert the webs on the cover into the guide slots and screw on the cover in a clockwise direction. 6. Close the emergency emptying hose and place it in the holder. 7. Close the flap. Anti-flood system Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm In the event of damage to the sup...

51 Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the filling door can no longer be closed and no washing program can be started Setting the child safety feature Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the filling door clockwise as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The rotary knob ...

52 Consumption values and load sizes Consumption values The values for selected programmes provided in the following table were determined under normal conditions. As well as being dependent on the settings selected (additional functions), the consumption values are also dependent on external factor...

53 Load sizes Wash programme Type of fabric Load size in kg 1) 1) The load size is determined in accordance with EN 60 456 standard load. LINEN/EASY-C. Cotton 6 LINEN/EASY-C. Synthetics 3 ENERGY SAVING Cotton 6 COTTONS Cotton 6 DELICATES Synthetics 3 WOOLLENS H Wool 2 SILK H Silk 1 LINGERIE Syntheti...

54 Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the 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 is ...

55 Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance 1 Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance wit...

57 Where to install Important! The appliance must not be used in a room where there is a danger of frost. Frost damage or impaired operation! Frost damage is not covered by the warranty. • The surface on which the appliance is to be installed must be firm and level. Do not install the appliance on c...

58 The four feet of the appliance are pre-adjusted. Large degrees of unevenness can be compensated for by individually ad-justing the height adjustable screw feet. Use the special spanner supplied to do this. Important! Do not use pieces of wood, cardboard or such like to lev-el out unevenness in th...

59 Water inflow A 1.50 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer water inlet hose is required, only original hoses are to be used. The Customer Care Department stocks hose kits of different lengths. 3 Sealing rings are either inserted in the nuts of the threaded hose fitting o...

60 Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre.Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Depart-ment stoc...

61 Technical data Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Height Adjustment approx. +10 / -5 mm Load (depending on the programme) max. 6 kgArea of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning see rating plate Water pressure 1-10 bar (=10-100 N /cm 2 = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)

62 Guarantee/Customer Service 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-Electrolux agents’ own guarantee conditi-ons are...

67 Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc-tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service ...

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