AEG L12710 User Manual

LAVAMAT 12710

12710

UPDATE

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COLD

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DRYING

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DRYING

ECONOMY

SHORT SPIN

LONG SPIN

DRAIN

SOFTENERS

RINSES

EASY TO IRON

1200

1000

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PREWASH

WASH

RINSES

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN

DRYING

END

RINSE HOLD

DRYING TIME

TIME

SAVING

STAIN

SOAK

DELAYED

START

START/PAUSE

PREWASH

EASY CARES

COTTONS

LINENS

DELICATES

WOOL

DOOR

TIME TO
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AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT

TURBO ELECTRONIC

The environmentally friendly washer-dryer
Instruction booklet

AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT

Dear customer,

Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular
attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom­mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and
pass it on to any future owners.

The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha­size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct
functioning of the appliance.

This symbol guides you, step by step, in the operation of the appliance.

The information marked with this symbol provides additional instruc­tions and practical tips on the use of the appliance.

Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the
machine are marked with the clover symbol.

If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our
customer care department by letter or telephone:

Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone]*
* calls to this number may be recorded for training

purposes.

Important

Your machine is fitted with a balance control device, which ensures the ma­chine is stable during the spin.
If the wash load appears not to have been spun sufficiently at the end of the
wash cycle, because it is not evenly distributed in the drum, the balance con­trol device may have operated. It will therefore be necessary to redistribute
the wash load manually and select a spin programme. For more detailed infor­mation see the section headed "Something Not Working".

Printed on recycled paper.

People who think ecologically, act accordingly....

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Contents

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tips for environmental protection

Main features of your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Programme selector dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

START/PAUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DELAY START button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DRYING TIME button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Programme Option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TIME SAVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SOAK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

PREWASH (turning off the acoustic signal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SPIN SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RINSE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Programme progress display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cancelling a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Altering a programme which is running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Opening the door after the programme has started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparing the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sorting out and preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Weight of laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Types of fabric and care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

Which detergent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

And in which form?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Fabric conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Contents

Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Drying symbols on garment labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Duration of the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Modification of the drying time or degree of drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Fibre residue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Additional drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

How to wash

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Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Add detergent and additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selection of the desired wash programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selection of the desired options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selection of the SPIN SPEED or RINSE HOLD option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Selection of the EXTRA RINSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selection of the DELAY START option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Starting the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

At the end of the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

How to dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Drying only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Programme charts: wash and special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32

Programme chart: drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Consumption data for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

After each wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Periodical cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Drain pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Frost precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-40

Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Contents

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Service and Spare Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-44

Guarantee Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

European Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installation on a suspended floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-52

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Permanent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Safety instructions

Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this
instruction book before installing or using this appliance.

General safety

• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person­nel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.

• Never start the machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control
panel or worktop are damaged allowing inner components to be
accessible.

• Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or mainte­nance operations.

• Never pull the mains cable to remove the plug from the socket;
always take hold of the plug itself.

• During high temperature wash programmes and during the drying
cycle, the door glass may get hot.

• Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or
before opening the door in an emergency.

Installation

• Follow the installation instructions carefully.

• Carry out a first wash without laundry (COTTONS 60, with half the
amount of detergent) in order to remove any manufacturing residue
from the tub and the drum.

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Safety instructions

Child safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not
be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.

• Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines.
Please check the drum before use.

• Keep all packaging well away from children.

• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.

• When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy
the plug. Disable the door catch to prevent young children being
trapped inside.

During use

• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap after use.

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If the machine is
used for any other purposes or is not used correctly, the manufactur­er accepts no responsibility for any possible damage that might occur.

• For safety reasons, the appliance must not be modified.

• Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.

• Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents
should not be machine washed.

• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted
by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for
any damage.

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Disposal

Packaging materials

The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.

>PE<=polyethylene
>PS<=polystyrene
>PP<=polypropylene

This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in
appropriate collection containers.

Machine

Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your
country tidy!

Tips for environmental protection

To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend
that you follow these tips:

• Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order
to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).

• Use the energy saving programme when washing normally soiled garments.

• The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded (for both
washing and drying cycles).

• When small loads are washed, use only half to two thirds of the rec­ommended amount of detergent.

• The machine will consume less energy if the laundry is adequately
spun before being dried.

• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be
removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.

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Main features of your washer-dryer

• Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector.

• Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing.

• Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items.

• Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1000, 900, 700 or 400
rpm.

• RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to
prevent creasing.

• Delay timer: programme start can be delayed by 1 to 19 hours (e.g.
to times with a more economical power rate).

• Programme progress display showing the programme steps selected
and the programme phase which is running.

• Because of its gentle washing action, the special wool cycle washes
your garments with extreme care.

• The drying programmes will enable you to have dry and soft laun­dry in a short time.

• 3-compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener.

• Unbalance detection device: to prevent vibration during spinning.

•

The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water con-

sumption so saving energy.

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Description of the appliance

12710

UPDATE

Drain pump

Door

Control panel

Detergent drawer

Adjustable feet

Front view

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Control panel

C

F

A

E

GH

B

D

95

60

50

40
30

60

50

40

40

COLD

30

40

COLD

30

DRYING

40

DRYING

ECONOMY

SHORT SPIN

LONG SPIN

DRAIN

SOFTENERS

RINSES

EASY TO IRON

1200

1000

900

700

400

PREWASH

WASH

RINSES

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN

DRYING

END

RINSE HOLD

DRYING TIME

TIME

SAVING

STAIN

SOAK

DELAYED

START

START/PAUSE

PREWASH

EASY CARES

COTTONS

LINENS

DELICATES

WOOL

DOOR

TIME TO
END

OFF

95

60

50

40
30

60

50

40

40

COLD

30

40

COLD

30

DRYING

40

DRYING

ECONOMY

SHORT SPIN

LONG SPIN

DRAIN

SOFTENERS

RINSES

EASY TO IRON

EASY CARES

COTTONS

LINENS

DELICATES

WOOL

OFF

A = Option buttons
B = Spin speed button
C = Display
D = START/PAUSE button
E = Delay start button
F = Drying time button
G = Programme progress display
H = Programme selector dial

Description of the appliance

Programme selector dial

The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water
level, drum movement, number of rinses), the washing temperature and
enables the required drying programme to be selected according to the
type of laundry.

The selector dial is divided into 6 sec­tions:

• Cottons-Linens

• Easy Cares (synthetics)

• Delicates

• Wool (hand washing)

• Special programmes

• Reset programme O / Switching the machine off OFF

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position ECONOMY corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme at

approx. 67°C for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (can­not be combined with TIME SAVING).

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Description of the appliance

Position 40°C Easy to iron.
In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any
creasing. In this way ironing is easier.

Position COLD = cold wash

START/PAUSE button

This button has three functions:

a) Start
After having selected the required programme, press this button to start

the machine. If you have selected the DELAYED START option, the
machine starts its hourly countdown.

b) Pause
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE

button: the information on the display starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,

press the START/PAUSE button again.
c) Empty out water
At the end of a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE

HOLD option), press the START/PAUSE button to empty out the water:
the machine will empty and spin.

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DELAYED START button

The wash programme can be delayed from 1 hour up to a maximum of
19 hours.

The button must be pressed after selecting the programme and
before pressing the START/PAUSE button.

The figures indicating the delay appear for about 3 seconds in the dis­play. The duration of the selected wash programme is then displayed.
After depressing the START/PAUSE button, the machine starts its hourly
countdown.

To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then
press the DELAYED START button until the required time is displayed or,
if you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed.

Then press the START/PAUSE button again.
When the delay is cancelled, the display shows the duration of the wash

programme previously selected.

Description of the appliance

DRYING TIME button

If you wish to carry out a timed programme instead of an electronic pro­gramme push the button until the drying time you want appears in the
display according to the fabrics (cotton or easy cares) you have to dry.

For COTTON you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes.
For EASY CARES you can select a time from 10 minutes to 100 min-

utes.

Programme Option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and
before depressing the START/PAUSE button.

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on.
When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.

STAIN

To treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended
main wash with time optimised stain action phase, not selectable for
wool or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C).
This function cannot be used with TIME SAVING, SOAK and PREWASH.

TIME SAVING

By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when
washing lightly soiled laundry.

This option is not available with cotton 50°C, wool and economy pro­gramme and cannot be used with STAIN.

SOAK

The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30°C. By pressing
the DELAYED START button the soak time can be prolonged up to 10
hours max. After this time the wash cycle will automatically start.

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Description of the appliance

This function cannot be used with WOOL programme and PREWASH or
STAIN options.
The soak programme ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton
and Easy cares, and with emptying of the water without spinning for
Delicates.

PREWASH

The machine performs a prewash cycle at 30°C max. The prewash cycle
ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Easy cares, and
with emptying of the water without spinning for Delicates.

This option is not available with the wool programme and cannot be
used with SOAK and STAINS.

For use when washing heavily soiled laundry.
Important: By depressing the PREWASH and TIME SAVING buttons at

the same time the machine will perform an extra rinse (see page 27).
By depressing the PREWASH and STAIN at the same time the acoustic

signal at the end of the programme is suppressed.

SPIN SPEED

Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed
by the machine for the selected programme or to select RINSE HOLD option.
The maximum spin speed for cotton is 1200 rpm, for easy cares and
wool 900 rpm and for delicates 700 rpm.

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RINSE HOLD

By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to
prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished,
the pilot light END on the programme progress display illuminates to
indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty out water:

• press the START/PAUSE button: after emptying, the machine performs
the spin cycle required for the type of wash selected;

• select the SPIN SPEED and depress the START/PAUSE button;

• select the DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spin­ning.

Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to Reset
O/OFF and then to the DRAIN programme.

Description of the appliance

WASH

EXTRA RINSE

RINSES

END

SPIN

DRYING

PREWASH

If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties
itself after 18 hours.

The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic WASHING &
DRYING programme.

Display

The display shows the following information:

• Duration of the selected programme (in minutes), calculated auto­matically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type
of fabric.

• Selected drying time (max. 130 minutes for cotton, 100 minutes for
easy cares).

After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every
minute.

• When the programme has finished, a steadily lit zero is displayed.

• Delayed start, (19 hours max.) programmed using the special button.
The countdown is updated every hour.

• Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation (see page 37).

Programme progress display

By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corre­sponding to the various phases making up the programme
come on.

After the machine has started, only the running phase
pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished,
the END pilot light comes on.

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Description of the appliance

Cancelling a programme

To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector
dial to the RESET O position.

Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum
(RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the
DRAIN programme.

Altering a programme which is running

To alter a programme, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the
START/PAUSE button.

Any function can be modified before the machine starts it. After select­ing the new option press the START/PAUSE button again to re-start the
selected programme.

To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to
O and then choose a new programme.

The water is not emptied out and after pressing the START/PAUSE but­ton again the machine restarts with the newly selected programme.

Opening the door after the programme has started

To open the door set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE
button.
The door can be opened if:

• the machine is not already heating or drying;

• the water level is not above the bottom edge of the door;

• the drum is not turning.
The DOOR light on the control panel beside the START/PAUSE button

indicates if the door can be opened:

• green light: the door can be opened;

• unlit light: the door cannot be opened;

• flashing red light: the door is open.

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Description of the appliance

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash
or soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The
stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
It is emptied at the last rinse.

The quantity of additives must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the
drawer.

Before the first wash

Before your first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water
into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in
order to activate the ECO valve.

Then, run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the
machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and
tub.

Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the
machine.

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Preparing the wash cycle

Sorting out and preparing the laundry

• Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see
“Types of fabric and care labels”).

• Empty pockets.

• Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.).

• To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles,
it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and
tie up loose straps such as those of aprons.

• Turn double faced items inside out (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.)

• Turn coloured knitted fabrics, woollens and fabrics with trim inside
out.

• Wash small and delicate items (baby socks, tights) inside a laundry net
or in a pillow case closed with a zip, or in larger socks.

• Treat curtains with special care. Remove all metal or plastic hooks or
put them in a net or a bag. We decline any responsibility in case of
damage.

• Whites and coloureds must be washed separately: white items can
loose their whiteness.

• New coloured fabrics often have excess dyes; it is advisable to wash
them separately for the first time.

• Wash small and large items together; this improves the washing result
and the laundry is better distributed during spinning.

• Shake out garments before putting them into the machine.

• Insert each garment separately.

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Weight of laundry

60

40
30

40

60

95

Preparing the wash cycle

Sort of laundry

1200 gBathrobes

300-600 gWork shirts

700 gQuilt covers

500 gSheets

100 gBlouses

200 gHand towels

100 gTea towels

200 gShirts

200 gPillowcases

200-250 gNight-gowns/Pyjamas

200-300 gTablecloths

250 gUnderwear

Types of fabric and care labels

The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro­gramme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab­ric and the instructions indicated on care labels.

Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatures.

Cotton

Linen and cottons marked with this symbol can be washed at high tem­peratures.

Cotton

Linen and cottons marked with this symbol are colourfast and can be
washed at 60°C.

Cotton

Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours, therefore
the washing temperature must not exceed these values.

Synthetics

Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gentle
wash programme and they must therefore be washed using the specific
programme.

Approximate

dry weights

19

30

40

30

40

Preparing the wash cycle

Delicates

Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a
very gentle treatment.
The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric.

Woollens and particularly delicate items

Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par­ticularly sensitive to machine washing.
The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric.

The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark
for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that
the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment
label and those issued by the manufacturer of this machine. M9605.

If the label has the symbol (do not wash), the garments must not
be machine washed!

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Preparing the wash cycle

IN-WASH

FOR WHITES AND COLOURS

JUST ADD TO DETERGENT

STAIN REMOVER

TOUGHER ON

STAINS

NEW

Detergents and additives

Which detergent?....

To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is
important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only
detergents recommended for use in automatic machines.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and
to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent
for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.

WHITES

We recommend the Ariel product range which is
biological and designed to provide excellent clean­ing and stain removal even at low temperatures.

NON BIOLOGICAL

If you prefer to use a non biological detergent, which
does not contain enzymes we recommend Fairy. Fairy
provides good cleaning and stain removal.

COLOUREDS

For coloured items you should use a detergent which is
designed to clean while maintaining the original colour.
Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps
to preserve colours.

DELICATE ITEMS

When washing delicates such as woollens, you
should use a product which is specially designed to
care for fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for
woollens and other delicates.

LAUNDRY BLEACH

For additional stain removal you may wish to use a
product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in
addition to your chosen detergent. Ace is suitable for all
washable fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds.

STAIN REMOVER

For heavily soiled garments to be washed with STAIN­Action, you should use stain removers such as VANISH
In-Wash, Ecover Stain Salt and GloWhite Booster.

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Preparing the wash cycle

And in which form?

Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available
in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or
compact form is your own personal choice.

TRADITIONAL POWDERS

Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle
powder onto clothes in the machine drum.

TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS

Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent
drawer marked with the symbol , start the machine immediately
upon placing the detergent in the dispenser drawer.
Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing
device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of
the machine drum.

COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS

Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also known) are available
in liquid or powder form, and generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the most economical usage. Pour the
detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the
detergent into the specially designed dosing device* which should be
placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum.

* If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer, please ensure the dosing

device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme.

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FABRIC CONDITIONERS

These are ideal for improving “softness”, and also reduce static cling on
easy-cares and make ironing easier. They are available in two types:

• For example Lenor liquid fabric softener, for use in the
washing machine/washer dryer. The liquid fabric
softener should be poured into the compartment
marked with the symbol . Follow the manufactur­er’s dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX
level.

• Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dry-
er. We recommend the conditioning sheets are
pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry
and placed in the tumble dryer.

Preparing the drying cycle

As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle.
Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must

drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the dry­ing cycle.

Load

Sort of laundry

Warning:

Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided
before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained.

Garments not suitable for drying

• Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk,
garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as
anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be
machine dried.

• Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam­rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.

• Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail
solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to
avoid the formation of harmful vapours.

max. load

(dry weight)

2.5 kgLinen and cottons

2 kgEasy cares

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Preparing the drying cycle

Drying symbols on garment labels

Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be
machine dried.

The following symbols refer to drying:
Machine drying is usually possible

Normal drying (normal temperature)

Gentle drying (reduced temperature)

Do not machine dry

Duration of the drying cycle

The drying time can vary according to

• the final spin speed;

• the required degree of drying (store dry or iron dry);

• the type of laundry;

• the size of load.
The usual drying times for the timed programmes are indicated in the

programme chart. As you become more familiar with the appliance, you
will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the
various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times.

Modification of the drying time or degree of drying

If you wish to modify the drying time or the degree of drying when a dry­ing programme is running, first depress START/PAUSE button to set the
machine to PAUSE. After modifying the time or degree, depress
START/PAUSE again to continue the programme.

Fibre residue

After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform
the RINSE programme to be sure that any residue that may remain in
the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried
afterwards.

After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned.

Additional drying

Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set
another short drying time.

Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fab­rics, avoid excessive drying.

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How to wash

Max. load

- cottons 5 kg

- easy cares and delicates 2.5 kg

- wool 2 kg

Load the laundry

Open the door.
Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as

evenly as possible. Close the door.

Add detergent and additive

Pull the drawer
out till it stops.

Pour the main
wash detergent
into compart­ment .

If you wish to
perform a pre­wash, a SOAK or
a STAIN-Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into com­partment .

Important!
Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN-Action programme,
always use a STAIN remover.

Pour the fabric softener into compartment without exceeding the
“MAX” mark.

Close the drawer gently, pushing it fully in.

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How to wash

95

60

50

40
30

60

50

40

40

COLD

30

40

COLD

30

DRYING

40

DRYING

ECONOMY

SHORT SPIN

LONG SPIN

DRAIN

SOFTENERS

RINSES

EASY TO IRON

PREWASH

WAS H

RINSES

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN

DRYING

END

EASY CARES

COTTONS

LINENS

DELICATES

WOOL

OFF

TIME

SAVING

STAIN

SOAK

PREWASH

1200

1000

900

700

400

Selection of the desired wash programme

Turn the programme selector dial
to the desired position: the lights
corresponding to the different
phases making up the selected
programme light up.
The display shows the duration of
the programme.

Selection of the desired options

The options available depend on the degree of soiling of the
laundry. The corresponding light comes on.

Selection of the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option

It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of
the relevant button; the light corresponding to the
selected speed comes on.

When selecting the RINSE HOLD option, the laundry is
left immersed in the final rinse water.

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If the spin speed is not reduced , the final spin speed will
be as follows:

- cottons, linens 1200 r.p.m.

- easy cares 900 r.p.m.

- delicates 700 r.p.m.

- wool (hand washing) 900 r.p.m.

EXTRA RINSE

This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with
a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to
rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse).

The extra rinse is available only with the cotton, easy cares or delicate
programme.

Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option

Press simultaneously PREWASH and TIME SAVING buttons for about 3
seconds: the EXTRA RINSE light in the programme progress display
comes on.
This function stays permanently on. To remove it press PREWASH and
TIME SAVING buttons again until the EXTRA RINSE light comes off.

Selection of the DELAYED START option

To delay starting of a programme, press the DELAYED START button
before starting the machine. The figures corresponding to the
selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the
duration of the selected programme will appear on the display.

If the SOAK button has been pressed the selected delay will corre­spond to the soak time. If no delay time is selected the soak pro­gramme will last about 30 minutes.

When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the selected delay will
appear again on the display and the machine starts its countdown.

How to wash

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How to wash

START/PAUSE

DOOR

WASH

EXTRA RINSE

RINSES

END

SPIN

DRYING

PREWASH

Starting the programme

1. Check that the water tap is open.

2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme.
If the Delay Start option has been selected the
programme will start at the end of the count­down.
If the DOOR light beside the START/PAUSE button is red and flashing at
the start of the programme it indicates that the door is open. Close
the door and press the START/PAUSE button again.
If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its
countdown, in hours, which will appear on the display. During this
period it is possible to load other laundry, to modify or cancel the
delay time.

• Load other laundry: press the START/PAUSE button. Open the door.
Load the laundry. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button
again.

• Modify or cancel the delay time: press the START/PAUSE button.
Press the DELAYED START button until the time required appears on
the display, or 0h, if you wish to cancel it. Press the START/ PAUSE
button again.

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Programme progress display

By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corre­sponding to the various phases making up the programme
come on. After the machine has started, only the running
phase pilot light stays on.

Display

The time to the end of the programme decreases minute by
minute and appears on the display.

At the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically. A zero appears on the display. An
acoustic signal is clearly audible. The END light comes on in the pro­gramme progress display.

If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the water must be emp­tied out before opening the door either

- by pressing the START/PAUSE button (the laundry will be spun at the
speed corresponding to the selected type of fabrics. The spin speed
can be reduced by means of the SPIN SPEED button)

- or by selecting the SPIN SPEED and depressing START/PAUSE button

- or by turning the selector dial to O and then to DRAIN and pressing
the START/PAUSE button again. In this case the water will be emptied,
but the laundry is not spun.

Turn the selector dial to O/OFF to switch the machine off.
Remove the laundry from the drum.
Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items

being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour
running into a load of whites.

Close the water tap.
Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleas-

ant smells.

How to wash

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How to wash

Automatic washing and drying

(NON-STOP programme)

Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed

the maximum load sizes of 2.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for easy cares.
Load the laundry.

Add detergent and additive.

Do not use a dosing device when carrying out automatic washing and
drying programme.

Select the wash programme.
Select the required options by means of the relevant buttons. If possible,
do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to
avoid a too long drying time so saving energy.
When automatically washing and drying it is not possible to select a spin
speed lower than 900 r.p.m. for cottons and 700 r.p.m. for easy cares .

Select the drying time by means of the relevant button.
Start the programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button.
At the end of the programme, turn the selector dial to O/OFF.
Remove the laundry.

How to dry

Drying only

Max. load

- cottons 2.5 kg

- synthetics 2 kg

During the drying programme the water tap must be open and the
drain hose must be correctly positioned.

Turn the programme selector dial to DRYING for cottons or easy cares.
Press the DRYING TIME button until the time you want appears in the

display.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme.
At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF and

remove the laundry.

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Programme chart

Wash programmes

Wash

programme

White

Cottons

Whites

ECONOMY

Coloured

cottons

Easy cares

Delicates

Temp.

95°-60°

60°

60°-50°
40°-30°

60°-50°

40°

40°-30°

COLD

Cotton and linen,
for example nor­mally soiled work
garments, sheets,
household linen,
underwear, towels.

Cotton and linen, for
example normally to
lightly soiled sheets
and household linen.

Coloured cotton or
linen fabric, shirts,
underwear, towels.

Synthetic fabrics,
underwear,
coloured garments,
non-shrink shirts,
blouses.

Delicate fabrics, for
example curtains.

Fabrics

Additional

functions

STAIN
SOAK
TIME SAVING
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

STAIN
SOAK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

STAIN
SOAK
TIME SAVING
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

STAIN
SOAK
TIME SAVING
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

STAIN
SOAK
TIME SAVING
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

Max.

load

5 kg

5 kg

5 kg

2.5 kg

2.5 kg

Consumption*

Energy

kWh

Water

lt.

Duration

1.8 52 138

1.3 49 133

0.95 49 132

0.90 47 93

0.40

45

min.

66

Wool

40°-30

COLD

Wool, wool mix­tures, silk.

RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

2 kg

0.4

46

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In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the
energy label refer to the 60°C wash programme for cotton.

* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be used as a guide only, as it
may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water tem­perature and on the ambient temperature. It refers to the highest temperature
for each wash programme.

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Programme chart

Special programmes

Programme

Rinses

Softeners

Drain

Descrip-

tion

This pro­gramme can
be used for
rinsing hand
washed gar­ments.

Hand washed
garments to
be starched
or softened.

For emptying
out the last
rinse water in
programmes
with the Rinse
Hold option

Programme phases

3 rinses with liquid
additive.
Short spin.
(700 rpm max)

1 rinse with liquid
additive.
Long spin.

The water is emptied
out.

Additional

functions

EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED

Max.

load

5 kg

5 kg

/

Consumption*

Energy

Water

kWh

0.02

lt.

49

/ 18 20

/

/

Duration

min.

23

3

32

Long

Spin

Short spin

Reset/OFF

O

Separate spin
for cottons.

Separate spin
for easy cares
and delicate
fabrics.

Long spin.

Short spin.
(700 rpm max)

For cancelling the
programme which
is running or to
switch the machine
off.

SPIN SPEED

SPIN SPEED

5 kg

2.5 kg

/ / 10

/

/

/ / /

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* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be used as a guide only, as
it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet
water temperature and on the ambient temperature.

Programme chart

Timed Drying

Degree of drying Type of fabric Max. load Spin speed

Store dry (*)
Suitable for items to
put away without
ironing

Iron dry
Suitable for ironing

Cotton and
linen (towels,
T-shirts,
bathrobes)

Easy cares and
mixed fabrics
(jumpers,
blouses,
underwear,
household
linen)

Cotton and
linen (sheets,
tablecloths,
shirts, etc.)

2.5 kg 1200 65-75

1.5 kg 1200 45-55

2 kg 900 70-80

1 kg 900 35-45

2.5 kg 1200 50-60

1.5 kg

1200 40-50

(*) The STORE DRY drying programme for cotton is the reference programme
for the Energy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75.

Consumption data for timed drying

Drying time

mins

The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests.
They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be
used as a guide.

Degree of drying Spin speed

Cotton
Store dry

Cotton
Iron dry

Easy cares
Store dry

1200 2.5 kg 17 1.8 65-75

1200 2.5 kg 15 1.4 50-60

900 2 kg 20 1.2 70-80

Max
load

Water

litres

Energy

kWh

Duration

minutes

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Cleaning and maintenance

After each wash

At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit­tle to let it dry.

Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate.

If the machine is not used for a prolonged period:

Close the water tap and unplug the appliance.

Maintenance Wash

With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up
of residues inside the drum.
We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.

To run a maintenance wash:

The drum should be empty of laundry.
Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder (such as Ariel

Futur).

Periodical cleaning

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Exterior

Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with
clean water and dry.

Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products
to clean the cabinet.

Detergent dispenser drawer

After a while,
detergents and
fabric softeners
leave deposits in
the drawer.

Clean the drawer,
from time to time,
by rinsing it under
a running tap. To
remove the draw­er from the machine, press the button in the rear left-hand corner.

Cleaning and maintenance

To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the
additive compartment can be removed.

Detergent can also accumulate inside the
drawer recess: clean it with an old tooth­brush.

Refit the drawer after cleaning.

Door seal

Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or
foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the
door and remove them.

Drain pump

The pump should be inspected regularly and
particularly if

the machine does not empty and/or spin
the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects
such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump.

Proceed as follows:
Disconnect the appliance.
If necessary wait until the water has cooled down.
Open the pump door.

Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage.
Release the emer-

gency emptying
hose, place it in
the container and
remove its cap.

When no more
water comes out,
unscrew the
pump and remove
it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up
spillage of water when removing the
pump.

Remove any objects from the pump
impeller by rotating it.

Put the cap back on the emergency empty­ing hose and place the latter back in its
seat.

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Cleaning and maintenance

Screw the pump fully in.
Close the pump door.

Water inlet filter

If you notice that the machine is taking
longer to fill, check that the filter in the
water inlet hose is not blocked.

Turn off the water tap.
Unscrew the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush.
Screw the hose back onto the tap.

Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the
machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket;

• close the water tap;

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down;

• open the the pump door;

• place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency

emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain
by gravity into the bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on
the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops
flowing out;

• clean the pump if necessary as previously described;

• replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plug-

ged it;

• screw the pump again and close the door.

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Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop
below 0°C, proceed as follows:

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet

hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out.

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency

emptying hose after having put the cap on again

.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding
ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance.

When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temper­ature is above 0°C.

Important

!

Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose
you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer and then run the DRAIN programme. This will activate
the ECO valve allowing a total use of the detergent in the next wash.

Something not working?

If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual
whistling noise, different from the noise made by tradi­tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of
motor.

If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the mod­ern technology of new washing machines that
use less water than traditional machines.

Troubleshooting

If a problem arises, you can try to solve it your­self following the instructions below.

If you call out an engineer when one of the following problems aris­es, or to repair a fault due to incorrect use, the call-out will be
charged even if requested within the guarantee period.

During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed:

- E10: problem with the water supply (phase light EXTRA RINSE is on)

- E20: problem with water draining (phase light RINSES is on)

- E40: door open (phase light WASH is on)
Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button

to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, con­tact your local AEG Service Force Centre.

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Something not working?

Problem

The machine does not work

The machine does not fill

The machine fills then
empties immediately

The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin

Possible cause

The main electrical fuse Replace the fuse.
has blown.

The door is not properly Close the door; the click
closed (E40). of the lock should be heard.

The plug is not connected. Insert the plug.
The START button has not Press the button.

been pressed.
The DELAYED START Check the selected delay on

option has been selected. the display.

The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap.

The water inlet hose is Check the whole length of the
squashed or kinked (E10). hose and remove the kink.

The small filter of the water Clean the filter.
inlet hose is clogged (E10).

The door is not properly Close the door.
closed (E40).

The end of the drain hose Place the hose at the right
is too low. height (see Installation

section).

The drain hose is Check the whole length of
squashed or kinked (E20). the hose and remove the

kink.

The drain pump or the Clean the pump or check
drain hose are clogged (E20). the hose.

The RINSE HOLD option Empty out the water by
(stop with water in drum) pressing the START button
has been selected. or selecting the DRAIN

programme.

The laundry is not evenly Redistribute the laundry
distributed inside the drum. manually in the drum.

Solution

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Something not working?

Problem

There is water on the floor

The machine vibrates or is
noisy

Possible cause

Too much detergent has Measure detergent
been used. according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

An unsuitable detergent Use a suitable washing
has been used that machine detergent.
creates too much foam.

One of the connectors on Check that the hose is
the water inlet hose is firmly screwed on at both
leaking. ends.

The drain pump has not Fully screw the pump into
been properly screwed on place.
after cleaning.

The cap on the emergency Replace the cap on the
emptying hose has not been emergency emptying hose
replaced after cleaning the after cleaning the pump.
pump.

The transit bolts have Check that the machine
not been removed. has been unpacked as

described in the Installation
section.

The feet have not been Carefully level the machine.
adjusted.

There is little laundry in Correct operation of the
the drum. machine is not affected.

Solution

The door will not open

The programme is still Wait until the end of the
running and the drum programme before opening
is turning. the door.

The water level is above the Before opening the door,
bottom edge of the door. the water must be emptied

out.

The machine is heating the Wait until the end of the
water or drying the heating or drying phase.
clothes.

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Something not working?

Problem Possible cause Solution

Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin

The unbalance detection If the laundry is not evenly
device that prevents distributed inside the drum
excessive vibration during at the beginning of the
spinning has cut in. spin cycle, the machine

detects this and tries to
redistribute it more evenly
by means of a few drum
rotations.
Only when the laundry is
more evenly distributed
will the spin cycle be
performed, at a lower speed,
if the laundry is not evenly
distributed.
If, after about 15 minutes,
the laundry is still tangled,
the machine will not spin.
Therefore, if the laundry is
still wet at the end of the
cycle, it is advisable to
redistribute it manually
inside the drum and to
select the spin programme.

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The machine will not dry or
the laundry is not dry
enough

The water tap is not open Open the water tap.
(E10).

The drain pump is clogged. Clean the pump.

The drying time
been selected.

An appropriate drying time Select the appropriate
has not been chosen. drying time suitable for the

There is too much laundry Reduce the load.
inside the appliance.

has not

Select the required function.

required degree of drying,
according to the type of
fabric (cottons or synthetics).

Something not working?

Unsatisfactory washing results

If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum

• Too little detergent has been used.

• An unsuitable detergent has been used.

• Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

• The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected.

If grey stains remain on the laundry

• Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with
an insufficient amount of detergent.

• The temperature selected for the wash programme was too low.

• Fabric softener - especially the concentrated type - has come into
direct contact with the laundry. Wash these stains immediately and
pour fabric softener carefully.

Foam is still visible even after the last rinse

• Modern detergents often produce foam, even in the last rinse. How­ever the laundry has been completely rinsed.

White residue is left on the laundry

• This is due to insoluble components in modern detergents and is
therefore not the result of insufficient rinsing. Shake or brush the
laundry. In future, it may be better to turn garments inside out before
washing them. Check the choice of detergent; try using liquid deter­gents.

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Technical data

Height x Width x Depth 84x60x60 cm
Depth with door opened 100.5 cm
Height adjustment ± 10 mm approx.
Net weight 76 kg approx.
Load (depending on programme) 5 kg
Use domestic
Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm
Drum speed during spinning 1200/1000/900/700/400 rpm
Water pressure 50-800 kPa

This appliance complies with the following EC directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive
93 / 68 / EEC

- 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”.

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Service & Spare Parts

Mod. L12710 Type P6347668
Prod.No. 914653309 00
230-240V~50Hz 2050 W 10 A

Ser.No.

IPX4

If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your
appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.

In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in
the “Troubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical break­down.

Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.

Service & Spare Parts

If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts, con­tact your local AEG Service Force Centre, by telephoning:

08705 929 929

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further
information about Service Force, please visit the website at
www.serviceforce.co.uk.

Help us to help you

Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning. When you
contact us we need to know:

1.Your name, address and post code.

2.Your telephone number.

3.Clear and concise details of the fault.

- What is the fault?

- When does the fault occur?

- Does the multi-display issue an error-message (E and a number)?

4.The model, production number and production identification number.

5.Date of purchase.

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This information can be found on the rating plate, so you have these
numbers to hand we recommed you write them below.

Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ser.-No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer care

For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further infor­mation on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart­ment at the address below or visit our website at

Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone]*

* Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

www.aeg.co.uk.

.

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Standard Guarantee Conditions

We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur­chase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective
by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our dis­cretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materi­als or carriage on condition that:

• The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the elec­tricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.

• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and
in accordance with the manufacturer's operating and maintenance
instructions.

• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken
apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us.

• All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Ser­vice Force Centre. Any appliance or defective part replaced shall
become the Company's property.

• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

• Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Fri­day. Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a

premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or
neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of
glass or plastic.

• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly
installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.

• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus
those which are subject to rental agreements.

• Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.

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European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar­antee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qual­ifications:

• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for
labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or
range of products.

• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another
user.

• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European
Free Trade Area.

• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions
and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household.

• The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new
country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre,
listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will then
ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and
able to look after you and your appliances.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

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Instructions for installation and electrical connec-

tion

Safety instructions for the installer

• This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it.

• When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in
doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer.

• All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance.
Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture
if the protective transit devices are not completely removed. Refer to
the relevant paragraph.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance must be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried
out by a qualified plumber or competent person.

• After having installed the machine, check that it is not standing on
its electrical supply cable.

• If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor, ensure that air can cir­culate freely between the adjustable feet and the floor.

• The installation should comply with local water authority and build­ing regulations requirements.

• Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this
should be carried out by our Service Force Centre.

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Dimensions of the appliance

90

12710

UPDATE

95

60

50
40
30

60
50

40

40

COLD

30
40

COLD

30

DRYING

40

DRYING

ECONOMY

SHORT SPIN

LONG SPIN

DRAIN

SOFTENERS

RINSES

EASY TO IRON

1200

1000

900

700

400

PREWASH

WASH

RINSES

EXTRA RINSE

SPIN

DRYING

END

RINSE HOLD

DRYING TIME

TIME

SAVING

STAIN

SOAK

DELAYED

START

START/PAUSE

PREWASH

EASY CARES

COTTONS

LINENS

DELICATES

WOOL

DOOR

TIME TO
END

Cold water

335

170

70

40

45

85

Power cable

Drain

565

605

1005

25

Front view and side view

Rear view

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Installation

P1129

P1124

2

3

1

P0001

Unpacking

All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli­ance.

Using a spanner,
unscrew and
remove the 2 rear
bottom screws.
Slide out the 2
plastic pins. Lay
the machine on
its back, taking
care not to
squash the hoses. This can be avoided by
placing one of the corner packing pieces
between the machine and the floor.

Remove the polystyrene block from the bot­tom of the machine and release the two
plastic bags.

Carefully slide out the left-hand bag removing
it towards the right and then downwards.

Slide out the right-hand bag removing it towards the left and then
upwards.

Set the machine
upright and
remove the
remaining rear
screw. Slide out the
relevant pin.

Plug the open holes
with the plugs which
you will find in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.

You are advised to keep all
transit devices so that
they can be refitted if the
machine ever has to be
transported again.

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Installation

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by

carpets, rugs etc.

• Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating.

• Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of
wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.

• If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas
cooker or coal-burning stove, an insulating panel (85x57 cm) covered
with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be
inserted between the two appliances;

• The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature
can drop below 0°C.

• The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked.

• Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessi­ble for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.

Levelling

Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place
cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compen­sate for any unevenness in the floor.

Installation on a suspended floor

Suspended wooden floors are particularly
susceptible to vibration. To help prevent
vibration we recommend you place a
waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm
thick under the appliance, secured to at
least 2 floor beams with screws. If possible
install the appliance in one of the corners
of the room, where the floor is more sta­ble.

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Water inlet (cold water connection only)

3 pin

Max. 90 cm.

(35.4")

Min.60 cm.

(23.6")

Min. 30 cm.(12")

38 mm.(1/ ") diameter
standpipe

1

2

Connect the hose
to a tap with a
3/4” thread.
Installation should
comply with local
water authority
and building reg­ulations’ require­ments.

Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the
inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks.

Do not connect to a hot water supply.

Water drainage

The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the
drain hose is formed using the
plastic “U-Piece” supplied. The
standpipe should have an inter­nal diameter of approximately
38 mm (see diagram on page 52)
thus ensuring there is an air
break between the drain hose
and standpipe.

When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the curve in
the hose end is no more than 90 cm (35.4”) and no less than 60 cm
(23.6”) above floor level.

Installation

The upright standpipe should have a mini­mum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom
of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see dia­gram). Make sure that it is designed in such a
way that the end of the drain hose cannot be
covered with water.

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Installation

SHOWER

BATH

SINK

TOILET

BIDET

WASHING
MACHINE

DISHWASHER

RAINWATER

'RUN-OFF'

SURFACE WATER

DRAINS & SEWERS

UNTREATED
DISCHARGE

RIVER

FOUL DRAIN

FOUL SEWERS

SEWAGE

TREATMENT

WORKS

RIVER

TREATED

DISCHARGE

RAINWATER

'RUN-OFF'

SURFACE WATER

DRAINS & SEWERS

If you intend the drain hose from the machine
to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink
is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use
the plastic “U -Piece” supplied.

Important

Before connecting up the machine to new
pipework or to pipework that has not been used
for some time, run off a reasonable amount of
water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes.

For a correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must
remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top
part of the back side of the appliance.

In the interest of the environment

Washing machines and dish­washers should be connected
to the FOUL drainage system,
the water will then be taken
to a sewage works for treat­ment before being discharged
safely into a river.

It is essential that these appli­ances are not connected to the
surface water drainage system
as this water is discharged
directly into a river or stream
and may cause pollution.

If you require any further
advice please contact your local
water authority.

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GREEN &

YELLOW

13AMP FUSE

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

13

AMP

BROWN

Electrical connections

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure

not be observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is
not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be
cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of

to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it
should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in
another part of your home.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol­lowing code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of

your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or coloured
green and yellow.

Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «N» or coloured black.

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter «L» or coloured red.

The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use
a 13 Amp BS1363 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The
cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug.

A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG Service
Centre.

The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the
machine.

Installation

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Installation

Permanent connection

In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a
double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply
(mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and
of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current
electrical regulations.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any
point.

This operation should only be performed by a qualified electrician.

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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg

http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de

132.993.820-01-02003 Subject to change without notice

From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice.

The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and
outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing
machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of
approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.

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