Please read these user instructions carefully.
Above all, observe the "Safety" section in the first pages. Keep these
user instructions in a safe place for future reference. Please pass them
along to future owners of the appliance.
Important information concerning your safety and proper functioning
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of the appliance is highlighted with the warning triangle or the signal
words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe carefully.
0 1. This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.
2. ...
Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical
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tips on using the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally
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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.
These user instructions include tips for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user. See the section "What to do when...".
Our customer service department is at your disposal should technical
problems occur. See also the "Service" section.
Printed on paper manu
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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 familiarise you with the following safety instructions:
Prior to initial start-up
• Observe the "Installation and Connection Instructions" below in
these user instructions.
• If the appliance is delivered during the winter and temperatures are
below freezing, allow the appliance to stand at room temperature for
24 hours before operation
Intended use
• The washing machine is intended exclusively for the washing of normal household washing in the home. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended, or if it is improperly operated, the
manufacturer can assume no liability for damages which may occur.
• Additions or modifications to the washing machine are strictly forbidden due to safety reasons.
• Use only those detergents which are suitable for the washing
machine. Observe instructions provided by the detergent manufacturer.
• Laundry to be washed may not contain any flammable solvents. This
must also be taken into consideration when washing pre-washed
laundry.
• Do not use the washing machine for dry-cleaning.
• Dyes and bleaches may only be used in the washing machine if such
use has been expressly endorsed by the manufacturer of these products. We can assume no liability for damages which may occur.
• Use tap water only. Rain water and industrial water may only be used
if they fulfil requirements in accordance with DIN1986 and DIN1988.
• Damage due to frost is not covered by the guarantee! 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
freezing occurs (see "Emergency Draining"). Furthermore, the inlet
hose must be disconnected from the tap and laid on the floor.
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Operating instructions
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. Provide for proper supervision during operation,
and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – the
danger exists that a child might lock itself into the appliance.
• Make certain that children or small animals do not climb into the
drum of the washing machine.
• If the washing machine needs to be disposed of, remove the mains
plug, destroy the door lock, cut off the electrical cable and dispose of
the plug and remaining cable separately. In this way children are prevented from locking themselves in and are not exposed life threatening danger.
General safety
• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by trained
personnel. Improper repairs can lead to extreme danger. If repairs are
required, contact our customer service department or your authorised dealer.
• Never place the washing machine into operation if the power cable is
damaged or the control panel, the countertop or the base are damaged to such an extent that the inside of the machine is accessible.
• Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and
servicing. In addition, pull out the mains plug or – in the case of permanent connection – pull the circuit breaker, or completely remove
screw type fuses.
• Never remove the mains plug by pulling on the cable. Always grip the
plug.
• Octopus plugs, couplings and extension cables may not be used. Danger of overheating!
• Do not clean the washing machine with a jet stream of water. Danger
of electrical shock!
• When high temperature washing programs are selected, the glass in
the fill-in door becomes hot. Do not touch!
• Allow the wash-water to cool before emergency draining of the
appliance, cleaning of the circulation pump or emergency opening of
the door.
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Operating instructions
• Small animals may gnaw at electrical power cables and water hoses.
Danger of electrical shock and water damage! Keep small animals
away from the washing machine.
2 Disposal
Dispose of the packaging!
Dispose of washing machine packaging materials properly. All packaging 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 cover and the bags inside are made of polyethylene (marking >PE<).
• The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene
(marking >PS<).
Corrugated components are made from recycled paper and should be
disposed of at a paper recycling station.
Dispose of your old appliance!
If, at some point in time, the service life of the appliance has expired,
please take it to your nearest recycling centre, or to your appliance
dealer, who will accept the old appliance for a minimal fee.
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Operating instructions
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 washing machine is especially efficient.
• For small loads, use only one half to one third of the recommended
detergent quantity.
• Stains and soiling confined to given areas can be removed by means
of appropriate pre-treatment. You can then wash at lower temperatures.
• Wash lightly to medium soiled cottons with the energy saving program.
• Softeners are often not required. Try it! If you use a dryer, your washing will be soft and fluffy, even without softeners.
• A water softener should be used for water within a hardness range of
mid to high (as of hardness level II, see "Detergents and Conditioners"). Detergent can then always be dosed for water hardness level I
(= soft).
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Operating instructions
Description of the Appliance
Front View
Control Panel
Door with
handle
Drawer for
detergent and
softener
Rating plate
(behind door)
Flap in front of
the circulation pump
Drawer for detergent and conditioner
kPre-wash detergent/
detergent for
soaking or water softener
lMain wash detergent
(powder) and water
softener if required
mIn-wash stain treat-
ment
wLiquid conditioner
(softener, finisher,
starch)
Threaded feet
(height adjustable)
Suction cap
(must be securely
in place)
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Control Panel
DOOR
Operating instructions
Program
Indicator
Progress Display
Program Selector
Additional Program Buttons
Spin Speed/ RINSE HOLD
Program Selector
The program selector defines the
nature of the washing cycle (e.g.
water level, drum movement,
number of rinses, spin speed) to suit
the type of washing, as well as the
wash temperature.
Button
Multi-Display
START/PAUSE
Button
DELAY TIMER
button
OVERDOSING
Indicator
I (OFF)
Switches the washing machine off,
the machine is switched on at all
other positions.
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
Main washing cycle for cottons/linen.
Temperature: 30 °C to 95 °C.
ENERGY SAVING position E: Energy saving program at approx. 67 °C for
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lightly to normally soiled cottons, extended washing time. (cannot be
combined with < (QUICK WASH) and ä (STAIN)).
}(EASY-CARES)
Main washing cycle for easy-care fabrics.
Temperature: 30 °C to 60 °C.
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Operating instructions
à (DELICATES)
Main washing cycle for delicates. Temperature: 30 °C or 40 °C.
s/P(WOOLLENS/HAND WASHING)
Main washing cycle (r/COLD to 40 °C) for machine washable woollens as well as for hand washable woollen fabrics and silk with the
ï (hand washing) care symbol.
A (GENTLE RINSE)
Separate gentle rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand washed fabrics (2 rinses and
a short spin).
B (STARCHING)
Separate starching, separate softening, separate conditioning of wet
washing (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from the w compartment, and a spin).
C (PUMP OUT)
Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold (without spinning).
D (SPIN)
Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold and spin, or separate
spinning of hand washed cottons/ linen.
F (SHORT SPIN)
Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold and short spin, or separate short spinning of delicate fabrics (easy-cares, delicates, woollens).
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Additional Program Buttons
The additional program buttons are used to adapt
the washing program to suit the degree of soiling of
the washing. Additional programs are not required
for normally soiled washing.
The different functions can be combined together
depending on the program.
k(PRE WASH)
Cold pre wash prior to the subsequent main washing cycle that follows automatically.
q(SOAKING)
Approx. 1 hour at 40 °C. Can be lengthened to a maximum of 19 hours
using the b (DELAY TIMER button). The main washing program then
follows automatically.
< (QUICK WASH)
Shortened main washing cycle for lightly soiled washing.
Operating instructions
ä(STAIN )
For treating heavily soiled or stained washing. (In-wash stain treatment
is washed in from the m compartment at the optimal point in the
program cycle.)
When the s/P (WOOLLENS/HAND WASHING) setting is chosen, the
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additional programs cannot be selected (any buttons pressed do not
have any effect).
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.
Program Selector/ Temperature Load in kg
t (COTTONS/LINEN) 95 5 491,70121
t (COTTONS/ LINEN) 60
t (COTTONS/LINEN) 40 5 490,60100
} (EASY-CARES) 40 2.5 540,5082
à (DELICATES) 30 2.5 530,4065
s/P (WOOLLENS/HAND
WASHING) 30
1) Note: program setting for testing in accordance with EN 60 456
1)
5 490,9411 0
2 530,2837
Water
in Litres
Energy
in kWh
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 electronic. The software in which the controller is defined can be
re-programmed.
If a new state of the art is achieved in washing technology, you can
bring your washing machine up to the latest standard with an update.
For more information concerning updates, please contact customer
service. Customer service can also inform you of the costs involved in
an update..
Time in
Minutes
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Operating instructions
Before washing the first time
0 1. Pull the detergent drawer a short distance out of the control panel.
2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent drawer and into the
washing machine. This is required in order to seal the wash-water container so that the ECO valve can function properly.
3. Run a washing cycle without any washing (t/COTTONS 95, with
detergent quantity cut in half).
This serves to remove residues resulting from production of the
appliance from the drum and the wash-water container.
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 damage to washing,
close zippers, button up duvets and pillow cases, and tie up loose
ends from, for example, aprons.
• Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags,
anoraks etc.).
• Coloured, knitted fabrics, as well as wool and textiles with appliqués
should be turned inside out.
• Place small and delicate articles (baby booties, stockings, bras etc.)
into a washing net, a pillow case with zipper, or in large socks before
washing.
• Treat net curtains particularly carefully. Remove metal curtain rail
rollers or burred plastic rollers, or wrap these in a net or bag.
We cannot accept any liability for damage.
• Do not wash coloured and white washing together. White washing
will otherwise turn grey.
• New, coloured washing often contains excessive dye. Wash these
items separately the first time.
• Mix small and large articles of washing! This improves washing effi-
ciency, and the washing is more favourably distributed during the
spin cycle.
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Operating instructions
• Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine.
• Do not place folded washing into the drum.
• Observe tips for proper care such as "wash separately" and "wash sep-
arately several times"!.
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 temperatures indicated in the care symbols are maximum temperatures.
Cottons ç
Textiles made from cotton and linen which bear this care symbol are
insensitive to mechanical stress and high temperatures. The
t (COTTONS/LINEN) program is appropriate for this type of washing.
Linen èë
Textiles made from cotton and linen which bear these care symbols are
insensitive to mechanical stress. The t (COTTONS/LINEN) program is
appropriate for this type of washing.
Easy-care washing êíî
Fabrics such as treated cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with
this care symbol need to be handled carefully in machines. The
} (EASY-CARES) program is suitable for this type of washing.
Delicates ì
Fabrics such as those with layered fibres, micro-fibres, as well as synthetics and net curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful
handling. The à (DELICATES) program is suitable for this type of
washing.
Wool and particularly delicate washing 9 ìï
Textiles such as wool, wool mixtures and silk which bear these care
symbols are especially sensitive to mechanical stress. The
s/P (WOOL/HAND WASHABLES) program is appropriate for this type
of washing.
Important! Fabrics with this care symbol ñ (Do Not Wash!) must not
be washed in the washing machine!
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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 amount of washing
If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for
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reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full
load detergent quantity for very small loads.
• extent of soiling of the washing
• hardness of tap water
Observe instructions for use and dosing provided by the detergent and
conditioner manufacturer.
Using Water Softener
In the case of medium to very hard water (from hardness band II) water
softener should be used. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions! Then
always use detergent dosing for hardness band I (= soft). Information
on the hardness of the water in your area is provided by your local
water board.
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Due to the fact that the water softener is added before the main wash
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detergent (pre-softening of the water), only eighty percent of the
quantity of water softener indicated on the package is required.
Information on Water Hardness
Hardness Band
I – soft 0 – 7 to 1.3
II – medium-hard 7 – 14 1.3 – 2.5
III – hard 14 – 21 2.5 – 3.8
IV – very hard greater than 21 greater than 3.8
Water hardness in °dH
(German hardness scale)
Water hardness in mmol/ l
(millimol per litre)
Operating instructions
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 spin speed/ select RINSE HOLD.
3. Set the
4. Open the door, load the washing.
5. Close the door.
6. Add detergent/conditioner.
7. Start the washing program.
At the end of the washing program:
Important! If the washing cycle ends with a rinse hold, perform either
C (PUMP OUT), D (SPIN) or F (SHORT SPIN) before opening the door.
8. Open the door, remove the washing.
9. Switch off the washing machine: set the program selector to I (OFF).
] (DELAY TIMER) if necessary.
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Operating instructions
Setting the Washing Program
See "Program Tables" for a suitable program, correct temperature and
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possible additional programs to suit the type of washing.
0 Set the program selector to the
desired program and the desired
temperature.
The expected duration of the program selected is displayed on the
multi-display in minutes.
0 If required select additional program(s):
The indicators for the additional programs selected
illuminate.
– To change the selection press another button.
– To cancel a selection, press the button again.
Changing Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold
0 If necessary change the spin speed for the final spin/
select rinse hold:
press the spin speed/o (RINSE HOLD) button
repeatedly until the indicator of the required spin
speed or
o (RINSE HOLD) illuminates.
With o (RINSE HOLD) the washing stays in the final
rinse water, it is not spun.
If you do not change the spin speed, the final spin will be automatically
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adjusted to suit the washing program:
– t (COTTONS/LINEN) 1200 revolutions per minute
– } (EASY-CARES) 1000 revolutions per minute
– Ã (DELICATES) 1000 revolutions per minute
– s/P (WOOLLENS/Hand Washing) 1000 revolutions per minute
The speed for the intermediate spin is dependent on the program
selected and cannot be changed.
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Operating instructions
Setting the Delay Timer
0 If necessary set the delay timer:
press the b (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.
If 19h is displayed and you press the button again, the duration of the
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washing program set appears (displayed in minutes, e.g. 119). In this
condition the start delay timer is not set.
If the q (SOAKING) option is selected the delay timer determines the
soaking time. (Without delay timer the soaking time is approx. 1 hour.)
Opening and Closing the Door
0 Opening: pull the handle on the door.
0 Closing: press the door firmly
When the appliance is switched on, the K
(DOOR) indicator shows whether the door can be
opened:
– green light = The door can be opened
– light off = The door cannot be opened at the moment
– red light= The door is open
Loading the Washing
See "Program Tables" for maximum loads.
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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. Put the washing in the machine.
Important! Do not trap any washing when closing the door! The fabrics
and the machine could be damaged!
4. Close the door firmly.
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Operating instructions
Add detergent/conditioner
For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see
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"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.
k
l
m
w
Pre wash detergent/detergent for soaking
(for additional programs k/PRE WASH,
q/SOAKING), or water softener.
Powder detergent
(if you use a water softener and need compartment k for the pre-wash/ softener,
add the water softener to the detergent in
compartment l.)
Stain remover
(only with additional program ä/STAIN)
Liquid conditioner (softener, finisher, starch)
Attention! Fill the compartment at the most up to the MAX mark.
Thick liquid detergents are eventually diluted up to the MAX mark,
powdered starch is dissolved.
3. Push in the drawer all the way.
When using liquid detergents:
Add liquid detergent with dosing containers provided by the detergent
manufacturer. Observe instructions on detergent package.
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Operating instructions
Starting the Washing Program
0 1. Check whether the water tap is open.
2. Start the washing program: press the O/s (START/
PAUSE) button.
The washing program is started, or starts at the end of
the time delay set.
If the K (DOOR) indicator flashes red when the O/s (START/PAUSE)
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button is pressed, the door is not properly closed. Close the door firmly
and press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button again.
If the delay timer has been set:
The start time delay set on the delay timer counts down; the time
remaining until the program starts is displayed on the multi-display (in
whole hours remaining). During this time you can add washing, change
or stop the delay timer.
• Adding washing: press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button, the door
can be opened. Then close the door and press the O/s (START/
PAUSE) button again.
• Changing or stopping delay timer: press the b (DELAY TIMER) button
repeatedly until the desired time is displayed; when the program
duration is displayed (display in minutes, e.g.119), the washing program starts without delay.
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Operating instructions
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 program step is
displayed.
Multi-Display
The expected time remaining (in minutes) to
the end of the program is displayed on the
multi-display.
Counting down of the remaining time may be stopped or corrected by
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the washing machine controller as a result of automatic adjustments to
the program (amount of washing, washing type, imbalance detection,
special rinse cycle, etc.).
Changing the Spin Speed
The spin speed can be changed or o (RINSE HOLD) set during the
washing program.
Other settings cannot be altered.
Stopping the Program
0 To stop the washing program early, turn the program selector to I
The washing program can be interrupted at any time using the O/s
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(START/ PAUSE) button and then continued by pressing the button
again. It is not possible to change the washing program during a pause.
Operating instructions
Washing Cycle Complete/Removing the Washing
Once the washing program has come to an end, L (END) illuminates
on the program progress display.
If o (RINSE HOLD) was selected, the indicator beside the O/s
(START/ PAUSE) button flashes.
0 1. After a RINSE HOLD, the water must first be pumped out:
– Press either the O/s (START/ PAUSE) button (the washing will be
spun in accordance with the program which has just been completed;
the spin speed can also be changed during spinning using the spin
speed/o (RINSE HOLD) button),
or
– turn the program selector to C (PUMP OUT), and press the O/s
(START/PAUSE) button (the water is pumped out without spinning),
or
– turn the program selector to D (SPIN) or F (SHORT SPIN), and press
the O/s (START/ PAUSE) button (the washing will be spun or short
spun).
At the end of this program step, the END indicator will illuminate.
2. Open the door.
As soon as the K (DOOR) indicator is green, the door can be opened.
3. Turn the program selector to I (OFF).
4. Remove the washing.
5. Close the water tap.
6. Pull the detergent drawer out a little after washing so that it can dry
out. Leave the door ajar so that air can circulate in the washing
machine.
If the Å (OVERDOSING) indicator illuminates, then too much deter-
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gent was used in the washing program just completed, and as a result
an additional rinse performed. Next time you use the machine, observe
the detergent manufacturer’s dosing instructions for the load to be
washed!
Important! If the washing machine is not to be used for a long period:
close the tap and isolate the washing machine from the mains.
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Operating instructions
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
Cottons
ç
Energy Saving Program
Cottons ç
Linen
èë
Easy-Cares
êíî
Delicates
ì
Max. Load
(Weight Dry)
5kg
5kg
5kg
2.5kg
2.5kg
(or 15-20m
Net Curtains)
Program Selector
1)
2
Temperature
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
95
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
E ENERGY SAVING
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
30 to 60
} (EASY-CARES)
30 to 60
à (DELICATES)
30, 40
Possible
Additional
Programs
k PRE WASH
q SOAKING
] QUICK WASH
ä STAIN
k PRE WASH
q SOAKING
k PRE WASH
q SOAKING
] QUICK WASH
ä STAIN
k PRE WASH
q SOAKING
]QUICK WASH
ä STAIN
k PRE WASH
q SOAKING
]QUICK WASH
ä STAIN
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s P
Woollens/Hand Washing
9 ìï
1) A 10-litre bucket contains about 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton).
2kg
(WOOLLENS/Hand
Washing)
r (COLD) to 40
Operating instructions
Separate Gentle Rinsing/Starching/Conditioning
Type of Washing
Cottons/Linen 5kg
Easy-Cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg
Separate Rinsing
Type of Washing
Cottons/Linen 5kg
Easy-Cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg
Woollens/Hand Washing 2kg
Separate Spinning
Type of Washing
Cottons/Linen 5kg
Easy-Cares 2.5kg
Delicates 2.5kg
Woollens/Hand Washing 2kg
Max. Load
(Weight Dry)
Max. Load
(Weight Dry)
Max. Load
(Weight Dry)
Program Selector
B
STARCHING
Program Selector
A
GENTLE RINSE
Program Selector
D
SPIN
F
SHORT SPIN
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Operating instructions
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 time to time.
0 1. Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go.
2. Remove the detergent drawer by pulling sharply.
3. Remove siphon cap.
4. Clean the siphon cap under running
water.
5. Clean compartments with warm water
from the rear. For best results use a
bottle brush.
6. Push the siphon cap all the way on so
that it is securely seated.
7. Clean the entire compartment area of
the washing machine with a brush.
8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in.
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Operating instructions
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 steel wool.
Appropriate cleansers are available from our customer service department.
0 Remove rust deposits at the drum with a stainless steel cleanser.
Fill-in door
0 Check on a regular basis to see if deposits or foreign objects are present
in or at the rubber sleeve behind the door, and remove.
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Operating instructions
What to do when…
The somewhat different, in comparison to older wash-
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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 to the design.
Trouble Shooting
In the event of a malfunction, try to eliminate the problem yourself
with the help of the instructions listed here. If you request customer
service assistance for one of the malfunctions listed here, or for an
operator error, a charge will be billed for the customer service technician’s visit, even during the guarantee period.
• If error code (1, (2 or (d appears at the multi-display, you may
be able to eliminate the error yourself (see the following table of
malfunctions).
After the error has been eliminated, press the O/s (START/PAUSE)
button. If the error code is again displayed, contact customer service.
• Please contact customer service for all other error displays and
inform them of the error code.
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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Mains plug is not plugged in. Insert mains plug.
House fuse in defective. Replace fuse.
Washing machine does
not work.
The machine does not
take in water.
Fault code
played.
(1 is dis-
Door is not closed properly.
O/s (START/PAUSE) button
not pressed for long enough.
Tap is closed. Open tap.
Sieve in the threaded fitting
on the water inlet hose is
blocked.
Close door; lock must engage
audibly.
Press O/s (START/PAUSE)
button until the program
starts.
Unscrew the hose from the
tap, remove the sieve and
clean under running water
Operating instructions
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Error code (d appears
Washing machine
vibrates during operation or is unstable.
Excessive foaming during the main wash
Water runs out from
under the washing
machine.
Softener is not washed
in, the À compart-
ment for conditioner is
full with water.
Washing is creased.
Door is probably not closed
properly.
The height adjustable
threaded feet are not correctly adjusted.
There is only very little washing in the drum (e.g. only a
toweling dressing gown).
Water could not be completely pumped out prior to
spinning because
the drain hose is kinked
or
the circulation pump is
clogged.
Probably too much detergent
was used.
Threaded fitting on the
water inlet hose is leaking.
Drain hose is leaking.
Circulation pump cover is
not closed properly.
Washing is trapped in the
door.
Suction cap in the compartment for conditioner is not
correctly positioned or is
blocked.
Too much washing was
placed in the appliance.
Close the door again. Press
the door firmly in the area of
the lock.
Adjust the feet as per the
installation and connection
instructions.
Function is not impaired.
Check the drain hose and if
necessary remove any kink or
clean the circulation pump
and remove any foreign bodies from the pump housing.
Dose detergent exactly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Screw the inlet hose tight.
Check drain hose and if necessary replace.
Close cover properly.
Stop the program, remove
washing from the door, start
a new program.
Clean detergent drawer,
place suction cap firmly in
position.
Put less washing in the appliance.
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Operating instructions
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Washing is not spun
properly, water is still
visible in the drum.
Fault code
played.
Door cannot be opened
when the machine is
switched off.
Remnants of detergent
are building up in the
detergent drawer.
Rinse water is cloudy.
When an additional
program button is
pressed, the corresponding indicator
does not illuminate.
(2 is dis-
Drain hose is kinked. Remove kink.
Maximum pumping height
(drain height 1m above the
floor on which the machine
is standing) exceeded.
Circulation pump is blocked.
In the case of siphon connection: siphon is blocked.
The door is locked for safety
reasons (K/DOOR indicator
is off).
Tap is not fully open. Open tap fully.
The sieve in the threaded fitting on the water inlet hose
at the tap is blocked.
Sieve on threaded fitting for
the water inlet hose on the
machine is blocked.
The cause is probably a
detergent with a high silicate
content.
The additional program
selected cannot be combined
with the program set.
Please contact customer
service who have a retrofit
kit for pumping to heights of
greater than 1m.
Switch off the machine and
unplug from the mains, clean
the circulation pump.
Clean siphon.
Wait until the K (DOOR)
indicator is green.
Clean sieve.
Clean sieve.
No negative impact on the
rinsing results, possibly use
liquid detergent.
Make another choice.
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Operating instructions
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 component detergents, the individual components were
not used in the correct proportions.
If there are still gray stains on the washing
• Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with too
little detergent.
• Too lower temperature was used for washing.
• A common cause is that softener – particularly that in concentrated
form – has got onto the washing. Wash out any such spots as quickly
as possible and use that particular softener carefully.
If at the end of the last rinse foam is still visible
• Modern detergents can cause foam also in the last rinse. The washing
is however sufficiently rinsed.
If there are white remnants on the washing
• This is an insoluble material contained in modern detergents.
This is not the result of unsatisfactory rinsing.
Shake or brush the washing. Perhaps you should turn the washing
inside out before washing in future. Reconsider choice of detergent,
possibly use liquid detergent.
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Operating instructions
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 freezing occurs.
Furthermore, the inlet hose must be disconnected from the tap and
laid on the floor.
Warning! Switch the washing machine off and pull the mains plug
1
prior to emergency draining.
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 pedestal
cover downwards and remove.
3. Remove the emergency drain hose from
the bracket.
4. Pull the emergency drain hose out a little.
5. Place the container under the hose.
6. Undo and remove the plug in the end of
the emergency drain hose by turning it in
an anti-clockwise direction.
The wash-water runs out. Depending
upon the amount of water, it may be
necessary to empty the container several
times. Temporarily close the emergency
drain hose with the plug to this end.
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Operating instructions
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.
The ECO valve does not function when the machine has been fully
3
emptied. Therefore add approx. 1liter of water before the next wash
(pour in through the detergent drawer).
Clean the circulating pump
Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the mains plug
1
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 pump cover. Some
water may run out.
3. Unscrew the circulation pump cover in an
anti-clockwise direction and remove.
4. Remove foreign body from the pump
housing.
5. Check whether it is possible to turn the
pump impeller. (Jerky pump movement is
normal.) If it is not possible to turn the
impeller, contact customer service.
6. Replace cover (insert stud on the cover
into the guide slot) and tighten in a
clockwise direction.
7. Close emergency drain hose, push in and
fix in place.
8. Close the flap.
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Operating instructions
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 door, perform emer-
gency draining first (see "Perform emergency drain").
2. Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction
with the aid of a coin or with a screwdriver.
3. Open the door by pulling on the door
handle.
Rotating knob
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Operating instructions
Additional Rinse and/or Water Cooling
The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption.
• For people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful
to rinse with more water (additional rinse).
• It can be necessary to cool down the water prior to pumping out in
order to avoid thermal damage to plastic waste pipes (water cooling).
The program duration and water consumption are increased by water
3
cooling and/or the additional rinse.
Additional Rinse (RINSE +)
If this function is enabled, an additional rinse in performed for the pro-
3
grams t (COTTONS/LINEN), Ã(DELICATES) and } (EASYCARES).
As supplied from the factory, the additional rinse function is not enabled.
Enabling the additional rinse function:
0 1. Turn the program selector to F (SHORT SPIN).
2. Press the q (SOAKING) button for at least 5 seconds.
After the button has been kept pressed for 5 seconds, +Á (RINSE
flashes on the program progress indicator for 5 seconds.
3. Release the q (SOAKING) button while +Á (RINSE
The additional rinse function is enabled once the flashing has ceased. It
continues to be enabled until specifically disabled.
When the additional rinse function is enabled, the +Á (RINSE
cator on the program progress display illuminates prior to program
start and during the additional rinse.
4. If you wish to check whether the additional rinse function is enabled:
– Turn the program selector to F (SHORT SPIN).
– Press the q (SOAKING) button briefly.
If +Á (RINSE
tional rinse function is enabled.
+) flashes on the program progress display, the addi-
+) is flashing.
+)
+) indi-
Disabling the additional rinse function:
0 1. Turn the program selector to F (SHORT SPIN).
2. Press the q (SOAKING) button for at least 5 seconds.
As soon as the button is pressed, +Á (RINSE
progress display. After 5 seconds +Á (RINSE
illuminates continuously for a further 5 seconds.
+) flashes on the program
+) ceases to flash and
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3. Release the q (SOAKING) button whilst +Á (RINSE+) is continu-
ously illuminated.
Once +Á (RINSE
function is disabled.
+) has ceased to be illuminated, the additional rinse
Water Cooling
The water is cooled prior to pumping out at the end of the main wash-
3
ing cycle (by adding cold water). (This setting is only effective for
t (COTTONS/LINEN) at a temperature of over 40 °C.)
As supplied from the factory, the water cooling function is not enabled.
Enabling the water cooling function:
0 1. Turn the program selector to F (SHORT SPIN).
2. Press the k (PRE WASH) button for at least 5 seconds.
After the button has been kept pressed for 5 seconds, l (MAINWASH)
flashes on the program progress indicator for 5 seconds.
3. Release the k (PRE WASH) button while l (MAINWASH) is flashing.
Once the indicator has stopped flashing, the water cooling function is
enabled. It continues to be enables until specifically disabled.
4. If you wish to check whether the water cooling function is enabled:
– Turn the program selector to F (SHORT SPIN).
– Press the k (PRE WASH) button briefly.
If the l (MAINWASH) indicator on the program progress display
flashes, the water cooling function is enabled.
Disabling the water cooling function:
0 1. Turn the program selector to F (SHORT SPIN).
2. Press the k (PRE WASH) button for at least 5 seconds.
As soon as the button is pressed, l (MAINWASH) flashes on the program progress display. After 5 seconds l (MAINWASH) ceases to flash
and illuminates continuously for 5 seconds.
3. Release the k (PRE WASH) button while l (MAINWASH) is continu-
ously illuminated.
Once l (MAINWASH) has ceased to be illuminated, the water cooling
function is disabled.
Additional Rinse and Water Cooling
The additional rinse and water cooling functions can be combined.
Enable as under “Additional Rinse” and “Water Cooling”.
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Installation and Connection Instructions
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
INSTRUCTIONS
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 should never
connect a damaged appliance. In the event of a damage consult your
dealer.
• Make certain that all shipping braces have been removed and that
the splash guard is attached to the appliance, see "Shipping Brace
Removal". Otherwise damage may occur to the machine or close by
furniture during the spin cycle.
• The plug may only be inserted into a properly installed earthing con-
tact safety socket. Extension cables, octopus plugs or adapters may
not be used.
• For permanent connection a current interruption device must be pro-
vided for in the electrical circuit (fuse, circuit breaker, ground fault
circuit interrupter or the like) with a contact opening of at least
3 mm which allows for disconnection of the appliance at all poles.
Permanent connection may only be carried out by an authorised
electrician.
• Before starting your appliance please ensure that the nominal volt-
age and type of current specified on the rating plate are the same as
those used at the place of installation. Please also refer to the rating
plate for the type of fuse to be used.
• Prior to carrying out modifications on the appliance (on the worktop
or front door) pull out the mains plug.
• The mains feed-line may only be replaced by the customer service or
by an authorised electrician.
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Installation and Connection Instructions
Dimensions of the appliance
Front and Side Views
Rear View
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Installation and Connection Instructions
Installation of the appliance
Washing machines with arched covers are not suited for installation
3
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 electrical components could become
wet!
• Never transport the appliance without transportation protection.
Remove the protection only at the place of installation! Transportation without protection can lead to damages to the appliance.
• Neither lift the appliance by an open door nor by the base.
• The appliance weighs approx. 85kg.
• By transportation with a trolley: Place the trolley only sidewise.
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Installation and Connection Instructions
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).
Special spanner H and cover caps E (2 off) and G (1 off) are supplied
3
with the appliance.
0 1. Remove flexible tubing holder A.
2. Remove the two screws B with special spanner H.
3. Remove the four screws C.
4. Detach transportation rail D.
5. Close the two large openings with the cover caps E.
Attention! Press cover caps forcefully in, so that they snap into the
rear wall (protecting the interior of the appliance against sprayed
water).
6. Drive in the screws C into the four small holes again.
7. Remove the screw and compression spring F with special spanner H,
cover the hole with caps G.
Attention! Press cover caps forcefully in, so that they snap into the
rear wall (protecting the interior of the appliance against sprayed
water).
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Installation and Connection Instructions
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 floor tiles with soft sponge backs
is not recommended because the standing safety of the appliance is
then no longer ensured.
• By installation surfaces with small-format tiles, lay a conventional
rubber mat underneath.
• Small unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by
laying pieces of wood, carton or similar elements, but rather basically
compensated by adjusting the screw feet.
• When it is unavoidable to install the appliance besides a gas or a
coal-fuelled cooker, due to spatial reasons: insert a piece of heatinsulating board (85 x 57 cm) between the cooker and the washing
machine; the board side facing the cooker must be provided with an
aluminium foil.
• The washing machine may not be installed in a frost-endangered
room. Frost-caused damages!
• Flexible feed and drain tubings may not be crinkled or squeezed.
Installation on a concrete base
When installing on a concrete base,
for safety reasons it is imperative
that steel plates are installed, the
washing machine is then installed in
these plates. The steel plates are
available from customer service
under ET-No. 645 425 058.
Installation on vibrating
floors
In the case of floors that vibrate, especially wooden floors with floorboards that flex, a water-proof wooden panel of at least 15 mm thickness must be firmly screwed to at least 2 floor beams. If possible, install
the appliance in a corner of the room: the wooden floor is more firmly
supported in the corners and thus has less tendency to resonant vibration.
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Installation and Connection Instructions
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 spanner supplied for removing the
transport braces.
0 1. Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head of the threaded foot
all the way to the stop.
2. Adjust the threaded feet so that the appliance is level and sits stably.
The appliance must not rock across the corners when operating under
load.
3. If necessary, check positioning with a spirit level.
Important! Never compensate for small areas of unevenness in the
floor through the use of wooden wedges, cardboard or the like. Levelling should only ever be performed by adjusting the feet.
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Installation and Connection Instructions
Power supply
Details on the mains voltage,
type of current and the necessary fuse protection are to be
found on the rating plate. The
rating plate is above and
behind the door.
For permanent electrical connection within the electrical
circuit, provisions must be made which allow for electrical disconnection of the appliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least
3 mm at all poles. Suitable devices include circuit breakers, fuses
(threaded fuses must be entirely removed from the socket), ground
fault circuit interrupters and contactors. Permanent connection may
only be carried out by an authorised electrician.
;
This appliance conforms to the following EC directives
– "Low-Voltage Directive" 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973
and Directive amendment 93/68/EWG
– "EMC Directive" 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
and Directive amendment 93/68/EWG
Water connection
The washing machine is provided with safety devices which prevent
3
reverse pollution of drinking water and conform to the State regulations issued by water supply authorities (e.g. in Germany: DVGW Directives). Further protective measures in the installation are hence
unnecessary.
Attention! Appliances for cold water connection may not be connected to warm water!
Permissible water pressure
Water pressure must be equal to a least 1 bar (= 10N/cm2 = 0.1 MPa),
and no more than 10 bar (= 100N/cm
• By more than 10 bar: connect a pressure reduction valve upstream.
• By less than 1 bar: Unscrew the flexible inlet tubing on the magnetic
inlet valve on one side of the appliance and remove the flow meter
(thereby remove the sieve by means of a pair of pointed pliers and
then remove the rubber washer behind it). Remount the sieve.
2
= 1 MPa).
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Installation and Connection Instructions
Water feed
A flexible pressure tubing of 1.3m 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 without Aqua-Control, tubing sets are
available in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m.
– For washing machines with Aqua-Control, tubing sets are available
in lengths of 2.0m, 2.9m and 3.9m.
Attention! Under no circumstances may tubing be pieced together for
the purpose of lengthening!
Sealing rings are either inserted in plastic nuts of the tubing screw con-
3
nection or contained in an accompanying packet. Do not use other
seals.
0 1. Connect the angled hose connector to the
machine.
Attention! Plastic nut at the tube coupling
may only be hand tightened.
2. Connect the straight hose connector to a water tap
with an R 3/4 (inch) thread.
Attention! Only tighten the plastic nuts on the
hose connectors by hand.
3. By opening the water tap slowly prior to the initial
operation, check whether the connection is tight.
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Installation and Connection Instructions
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 original tubing may be used. The customer service supplies drain-off tubing
of 2.7 and 4m lengths.
Water drain-off inside a siphon
The spout at the end of the tubing fits all common siphon types.
0 Make the connection spout/siphon secure with a tubing clip.
Water drain-off inside a basin
For hanging in a wash basin, sink or bath,
the drain hose must be prevented from
moving using the detachable elbow supplied.
The tube could otherwise be pushed out of
the basin by the reactive force imparted by
draining water.
Small sink basins are not suitable!
0 Fasten the elbow on the water tap or on
the wall by means of the hole.
Delivery heights above 1m
Every washing machine is provided with a suds pump for draining the
washing/rinsing suds, which can deliver liquids via the drain-off tubing
up to a height of 1m, measured from the standing level of the machine.
For delivery heights above 1m please establish contact with the AEG
customer service.
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Technical data
Height x Width x Depth85x60x60cm
Depth with open door 95cm
Height adjustmentapprox. +10/-5mm
Weight when emptyapprox. 85kg
Load (depending on the program)max. 5kg
Area of useHousehold
Wash cycle drum speed max. 53min
Spin cycle drum speedsee type plate
Water pressure1-10bar
(=10–100N/cm
2
= 0.1 – 1.0MPa)
-1
r.p.m.
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Service Departments/ Guarantee Condi-
SERVICE DEPARTMENTS/
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland
In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden.
Further after-sales service agencies overseas
In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please obtain further details direct.
Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente
Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la
région sont valables. Vous pouvez les consulter sur place.
Otros puntos de Postventa en el extranjero
En estos países rigen las condiciones de nuestros representantes locales.
las cuales pueden ser consultadas allí mismo.
Ulteriori uffici del servizio tecnico assistenza clienti all’estero
In questi paesi sono valide le condizioni di garanzia dei partner locali.
Queste condizioni possono essere esaminante sul luogo.
Serviços de assistência técnica no estrangeiro
Nestes países são válidas as condições de garantia dos concessionários
locais, podendo aí ser consultadas.
U.A.E. Abu Dhabi
Universal Trading Company
P.O. Box 43 99
Tel.: 335331
Alia Trading Corporation
P.O. Box 4101
King Abdul Aziz Street
Riyadh
Tel.: 4645977
Al Nahas Est.
Musaidia Market I
P.O. Box 1 15 29
Jeddah
Tel.: 6606852
Slovenia
Electrolux Slovenia D.O.O.
Traska Ul. 132
1000 Ljubljana
Tel.: 61 1234 137
Fax: 61 1234 238
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 "Service Departments" section.)
Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and
the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary. With
our checklist you can gather important information before making
your call:
Make a note of the PNC number and
the S-number.
Both of these number can be found
on the rating plate on the inside of
the door of your washing machine.
S-No.
In addition to this please establish if possible:
• How is the malfunction noticeable ?
• Under what circumstances does the malfunction occur?
• Do an error message (( and an number) appear in the multi-display?
Service
You will be charged even during the warranty period
– if you could have corrected the malfunction yourself with the help of
the malfunctions table (see "What to do when ..." section),
– if the customer service technician is required to make several trips
because he had not received all relevant information before his visit,
and must return, for example, to pick up replacement parts. This
additional driving can be avoided if your telephone call is well prepared, as described above.
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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg