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.
Should any problems arise, this booklet provides instructions on how to
solve them by yourself; see section “Something not working?”.
If this information is not sufficient, please contact our nearest SERVICE
CENTRE.
The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standards and
with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
General safety
• Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause serious
danger. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
• Never start the machine if the electrical supply cable is damaged or
the control panel or worktop are so damaged that inner components
can be reached.
• Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
• Never spray the machine with a jet of water. Danger of electric shock!
• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get
hot. Do not touch it!
• Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or
before opening the door in an emergency.
• Small animals can gnaw electric wires and water hoses causing electrocution hazard and damage due to water leaks.
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Positioning, connection, starting up
• Follow the instructions for positioning and connection.
• Carry out a first wash without laundry (COTTONS E60, with half the
amount of detergent) in order to remove any manufacturing residue
from the tub and the drum.
• Should the machine be purchased in winter, when temperatures can
be below 0°, leave the appliance for 24 hours at ambient temperature
before starting it.
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Child safety
• Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances
can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully
supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a
risk that they could become trapped inside.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
• When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply
cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door
catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside
while playing.
Proper 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 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.
• Do not use your machine for dry cleaning.
• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted
by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held responsible for any damage.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap after use.
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Disposal
Packaging materials
The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.
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 or soak
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.
• When small loads are washed, use only half to two thirds of the recommended amount of detergent.
• With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be
removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature.
• If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from
hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners
must be added.
The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft).
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Main features of your washing machine
• Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector.
• Stain option for effectively treating stained washing.
• Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items.
• Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm.
• RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to
prevent creasing.
• Delay timer: programme start can be delayed up to 23 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.
• 4-compartment drawer for detergent, fabric softener and bleaching
agent.
• Balance control device: to prevent vibration during spinning.
• The ECO valve allows total use of detergent and reduces water con-
sumption so saving energy.
A = Option buttons
B = Spin speed button
C = Display
D = Delay start button
E = START/PAUSE button
F = Programme progress display
G = 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) and the washing temperature
according to the type of laundry.
The selector dial is divided into 5 sections:
• Cottons (ALGODÓN Y LINO)
• Synthetics (SINTÉTICOS)
• Delicates (DELICADOS)
• Woollens (LANA)(hand washing)
• Special programmes
• Reset programme O/OFF
(ANULACIÓN/PARADA)
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position E90, E60 and E40 corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING pro-
gramme for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time. They cannot be combined with QUICK option (LAVADO RAPIDO) ).
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Description of the appliance
Position EASY TO IRON at 40°C
In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any
creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Position FRIO = cold wash
START/PAUSE button
This button has two functions:
a) Start
After having selected the required programme, press this button to start
the machine. If you have selected the DELAY START option (ARRANQUE
RETARDADO), the machine starts its hourly countdown.
b) Pause
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE
button: the relevant light starts to flash.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted,
press the START/PAUSE button again.
DELAY START button
The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min – 60 min – 90 min,
2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours by means of
this button.
Selecting the delayed start
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start.
• Depress START/PAUSE button: the machine starts its hourly count
down.
The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
• Depress START/PAUSE button.
• Depress DELAY START button until the the symbol 0’ is displayed.
• Depress START/PAUSE button again to restart the machine
.• To modify the delay time, after the programme has already started,
set the programme again and select the new desired delay time.
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Description of the appliance
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, handwash or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C).
This function cannot be used with SOAK and PREWASH.
QUICK
By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when
washing lightly soiled laundry.
This option is not available with programme wool, handwash and economy programmes.
SOAK
The machine performs a soak of about 30 minutes at 30°C. By pressing
the DELAY START button the soak time can be prolonged up to 10 hours
max. After this time the wash cycle will automatically start.
This function cannot be used with WOOL programme, PREWASH or
STAIN options.
The soak programme ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton
and Synthetics, and with emptying of the water without spinning for
Delicates.
PREWASH
The machine performs a prewash cycle before the main wash. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Synthetics, 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.
To be used for heavily soiled laundry.
Important: By depressing at the same time buttons PREWASH and
QUICK the machine will perform an extra rinse (see page 65).
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Description of the appliance
900
700
500
1200
AGUA EN
LA CUBA
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 option RINSE HOLD.
The maximum spin speed for cotton is 1200 rpm, for
synthetics, wool and delicates is 900 rpm.
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 START/PAUSE button goes off, the END pilot light (FIN) on the programme progress display illuminates, the DOOR light (PUERTA) remains
off and the display shows a static zero to indicate that the water must be
emptied out.
To empty out water there are two possibilities:
• Select programme “DESCARGA” (draining):
The water is emptied out without spinning.
• Select programme “CENTRIFUGADO” (SPIN) or “CENTRIFUGADODELICADO” (DELICATE SPIN). Select the spin speed by means of the rel-
evant button and then depress the START/PAUSE button. The water is
emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.
Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET
O and then to the DRAIN programme “DESCARGA” or “CENTRIFUGA-
DO” (SPIN) or “CENTRIFUGADO DELICADO” (DELICATE SPIN).
If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties
itself after 18 hours.
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Display
(TIEMPO RESTANTE)
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.
• When the programme has finished, a steadily lit zero is displayed.
• Delayed start, (23 hours max.) programmed using the button
ARRANQUE RETARDADO. The countdown is updated every hour during the first two hours and then every thirty minutes.
• Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation (see page 78).
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Description of the appliance
PRELAVADO
LAVADO
ACLARADOS
ACLARADO
ADICIONAL
CENTRIFUGADO
FIN
SOBRE-
DOSIFICACION
PREWASH
WASH
RINSES
EXTRA RINSE
SPIN
OVERDOSAGE
END
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 FIN (End) pilot light
comes on.
When the programme has finished, if the SOBREDOSIFICACION light
(Overdosage) comes on, it indicates that too much detergent has been
used.
Cancelling a programme
To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector
dial to the RESET O position (ANULACION/PARADA).
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
programme “DESCARGA”, “CENTRIFUGADO” or “CENTRIF. DELICADO”.
Altering a programme which is running
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;
• the water level is not above the bottom edge of the door;
• the drum is not turning.
The PUERTA light (Door) on the control panel indicates if the door can
be opened:
• green light: the door can be opened;
• unlit light: the door cannot be opened;
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• flashing red light: the door is open.
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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.
Compartment for bleaching agent.
It is emptied at the first rinse.
The quantity 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 E60°C, without any laundry in themachine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and
tub.
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Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the
machine.
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.
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.
dry weights
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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.
If the label has the symbol (do not wash), the garments must not
be machine washed!
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 washing
machine. M9604.
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Preparing the wash cycle
Detergents and additives
Which detergent and additive?
Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
How much detergent?
The quantity depends on:
• the load:
if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of
detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested
amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;
• the degree of soil:
use a small amount of detergent for lightly soiled garments. Judge
the amount according to the detergent manufacturer’s instructions
and size of the load;
• the water hardness:
the harder the water, the more detergent required. Instructions
according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack.
Liquid detergent
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Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment
of the dispenser drawer immediately before starting the programme, or
a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the drum. Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Adding a water softener (descaling product)
A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree
of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to
degree of hardness I (= soft). Information on water hardness can be
obtained from your local water supply authority.
Information on water hardness
Degree of hardnessFrench degrees °TH
German degrees °dH
0-7I=Soft
0-15
16-257-14II=Medium
26-3715-21III=Hard
more than 37more than 21IV=Very hard
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How to wash
Cl
Cl
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 additives
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 and the bleaching
agent into compartment without exceeding the “MAX” mark.
Turn the programme selector
dial to the desired position:
the lights corresponding to
the different phases making
up the selected programme
light on.
The display shows the duration of the programme.
Select the desired options
depending on the degree of soil of the laundry.
The corresponding light comes on.
Select 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.
Selecting the option RINSE HOLD 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 1200 r.p.m.
- synthetics 900 r.p.m.
- delicates 900 r.p.m.
- wool(hand washing)900 r.p.m.
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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, synthetics or delicate
programme and with programme ACLARADOS (RINSES).
Selection of the EXTRA RINSE option
Press simultaneously the buttons PRELAVADO (PREWASH) and LAVADO RAPIDO (QUICK) for about 4 seconds: the light ACLARADO ADICIONAL comes on in the programme progress display.
This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the buttons
PRELAVADO (PREWASH) and LAVADO RAPIDO (QUICK) again until the
light ACLARADO ADICIONAL comes off.
Select the DELAY START option
To delay starting of a programme, press the ARRANQUE RETARDADO
(DELAY START) button before starting the machine. The figures cor-
responding 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 button REMOJO (SOAK) 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
PRELAVADO
LAVADO
ACLARADOS
ACLARADO
ADICIONAL
CENTRIFUGADO
FIN
SOBRE-
DOSIFICACION
PREWASH
WASH
RINSES
EXTRA RINSE
SPIN
OVERDOSAGE
END
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 light PUERTA (door) 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 for the first two hours and then every 30 minutes, which will appear on the display. During this period it is possible
to load other laundry, or to 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.
• Cancel the delay time: press the START/PAUSE button. Press the
DELAY START button until the symbol 0’ appears on the display.
Press the START/ PAUSE button again if you wish to restart the programme.
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.
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At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. A zero appears on the display. The FIN
(END) light comes on in the programme progress display.
If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the START/PAUSE button
goes off, the pilot light END on the programme progress display illuminates, the light PUERTA remains off and the display shows a static zero
to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
To empty out water there are two possibilities:
• Select programme “DESCARGA” (draining):
The water is emptied out without spinning.
• Select programme “CENTRIFUGADO” (spin) or “CENTRIF. DELICADO”(delicate spin). Select the spin speed by means of the relevant button
and then depress the START/PAUSE button. The water is emptied out
and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed.
Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to RESET
O and then to the DRAIN programme DESCARGA, CENTRIFUGADO
(spin) or CENTRIF. DELICADO (delicate spin).
Turn the selector dial to O 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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Programme chart
Wash programmes for cottons
Wash
programme
White
Cottons
and Linens
E90
Whites
ECONOMY
E60
Cottons
ECONOMY
E40
Coloured
cottons
ECONOMY
Coloured
cottons
Temp.
90°
E90
(●)E60
E40Non fast-coloureds.
40°-30°
FRIO
(Cold)
Fabrics
Cotton and linen,
for example normally soiled work
garments, sheets,
household linen,
underwear, towels.
White cotton and
linen, for example
normally to lightly
soiled sheets and
household linen.
Whites and fastcoloureds.
Coloured cotton or
linen fabric, shirts,
underwear, towels.
Additional
functions
STAIN
SOAK
QUICK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
STAIN
SOAK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
STAIN
SOAK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
STAIN
SOAK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
STAIN**
SOAK
QUICK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
Max.
load
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
5 kg
(●) In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on
the energy label refer to the “E60” wash programme for cotton.
* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, 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.
** Only at 40°.
Consumption*
Energy
kWh
2.0
1.4
0.85
0.95
0.55
Water
lt.
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49
42
49
49
Duration
min.
145
147
137
140
11 7
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Programme chart
Wash programmes for synthetics, delicates and wool
STAIN**
SOAK
QUICK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
STAIN/SOAK
QUICK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
SOAK
QUICK
PREWASH
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
Max.
load
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2 kg
Consumption*
Energy
kWh
0.9
0.4
0.5
0.35
Water
lt.
54
51
55
55
Duration
min.
89
93
60
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* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, 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.
****
Not with the position FRIO (Cold).
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Programme chart
Special programmes
O
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
Separate spin
for cottons.
Separate spin
for synthetics
and delicate
fabrics.
Programme phases
3 rinses with liquid
additive.
Short spin.
1 rinse with liquid
additive.
Long spin.
The water is emptied out.
Long spin.
Short spin.
For cancelling the
programme which
is running or to
switch the machine
off.
Programme
ACLARA-
DOS
(Gentle
rinses)
SUAVIZAN-
TES
(Softeners)
DESCAR-
GA
(Drain)
CENTRIFU-
GADO
(Spin)
CENTRIF.
DELICADO
Short spin
ANULACION/
PARADA
(Reset/Off)
Additional
functions
EXTRA RINSE
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
RINSE HOLD
SPIN SPEED
SPIN SPEED
SPIN SPEED
Max.
load
5 kg
5 kg
/
5 kg
2.5 kg
Consumption*
Energy
kWh
0.05
Water
lt.
52
18
/
Duration
min.
27
21
2
10
6
70
* The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely
indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry,
on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.
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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.
Periodical cleaning
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.
To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartments can be
removed.
Detergent can also accumulate inside the
drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush.
Refit the drawer after cleaning.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Door seal
Check from time to time the door seal and
eliminate eventual possible objects that
could be trapped in the fold.
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
emergency
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.
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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.
Screw the pump fully in.
Close the pump door.
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Cleaning and maintenance
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 empty-
ing 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 plugged it;
screw the pump again and close the door.
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 emp-
tying 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
!!
.
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Something not working?
you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the
detergent drawer and then run the drain programme “C”. This will activate the ECO valve avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused
at next washing.
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 it is possible that an acoustic warning signal
sounds, the FIN (END) light blinks and the following alarm codes may be
displayed:
-E10: problem with the water supply
-E20: problem with water draining
-E40: door open
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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Problem
The machine does not work
Possible cause
The main electrical fuseReplace the fuse.
has blown.
The door is not properlyClose the door; the click
closed (E40).of the lock should be heard.
The plug is not connected. Insert the plug.
The START button has notPress the button.
been pressed.
The DELAY STARTCheck the selected delay on
option has been selected.the display.
Solution
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Something not working?
Problem
The machine does not fill
The machine fills then
empties immediately
The machine does not
empty and/or does not spin
There is water on the floor
Possible cause
The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap.
The water inlet hose isCheck the whole length of the
squashed or kinked (E10).hose and remove the kink.
The small filter of the waterClean the filter.
inlet hose is clogged (E10).
The door is not properlyClose the door.
closed (E40).
The end of the drain hosePlace the hose at the right
is too low.height (see Installation
section).
The drain hose isCheck the whole length of
squashed or kinked (E20).the hose and remove the
kink.
The drain pump or theClean the pump or check
drain hose are clogged (E20). the hose.
The RINSE HOLD optionEmpty 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 evenlyRedistribute the laundry
distributed inside the drum. manually in the drum.
Too much detergent hasMeasure detergent
been used.according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
An unsuitable detergentUse a suitable washing
has been used thatmachine detergent.
creates too much foam.
One of the connectors onCheck that the hose is
the water inlet hose isfirmly screwed on at both
leaking.ends.
The drain pump has notFully screw the pump into
been properly screwed onplace.
after cleaning.
The cap on the emergencyReplace the cap on the
emptying hose has not been emergency emptying hose
replaced after cleaning the after cleaning the pump.
pump.
Solution
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Something not working?
Problem
The machine vibrates or is
noisy
The door will not open
Spinning starts late or the
machine does not spin
Possible cause
The transit bolts haveCheck that the machine
not been removed.has been unpacked as
described in the Installation
section.
The feet have not beenCarefully level the machine.
adjusted.
There is little laundry inCorrect operation of the
the drum.machine is not affected.
The programme is stillWait until the end of the
running and the drumprogramme before opening
is turning.the door.
The water level is above theBefore 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.heating phase.
The unbalance detectionIf the laundry is not evenly
device that preventsdistributed inside the drum
excessive vibration duringat 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 10 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.
Solution
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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 Depth85x60x60 cm
Depth with door opened 100.5 cm
Height adjustment ± 10 mm approx.
Load (depending on programme) 5 kg max.
Use domestic
Drum speed during washingmax. 55 rpm
Drum speed during spinning 1200/900/700/500 rpm
Water pressure50-800 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
Made in EEC
Mod. L62622 Type P6347647
Prod.No. 914515209 00
220-230V~50Hz 2200 W 10 A
Ser.No.
IPX4
In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be
solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems.
If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre.
In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate troubleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service call
is necessary.
Take note of the serial number (Ser.No.) and the product number (Prod.
No.) indicated on the rating plate.
Furthermore, try to specify, as precisely as possible:
-The symptoms of the fault
-When the fault occurs
-The alarm code displayed
When can a service visit be charged during the guarantee period?
-when it should have been possible to solve the problem by yourself,
with the help of the troubleshooting chart (see section “Something
not working?”)
-when the engineer has to come out several times because he has
not been given all the relevant information he needs and so, for
example, has to fetch spare parts. Repeated trips can be avoided if
you prepare your call to the Service centre as described above.
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Instructions for installation and electrical connection
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.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried
out by a qualified plumber.
• 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.
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.
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Installation
You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the
machine ever has to be transported again.
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.
• 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.
Water inlet
Connect the water
inlet hose to a
separate tap with
a 3/4" thread.
The other end of
the inlet hose
which connects to
the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply loosen the fitting,
rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no
water leaks.
The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not
wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use.
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Installation
Water drainage
The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways:
Hooked over the edge of a sink using
the plastic hose guide supplied with the
machine. In this case, make sure the end
cannot come unhooked when the machine
is emptying.
This could be done by tying it to the tap
with a piece of string or attaching it to the
wall.
In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that
the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground.
Directly into a
drain pipe at a
height of not
less than 60 cm
and not more
than
90 cm.
The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside
diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of
the drain hose.
The drain hose must not be kinked.
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.
Electrical connection
This machine is designed to operate on a 220-230 V, single-phase,
50 Hz supply.
Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum
load required (2.2 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in
use.
Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or
injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution.
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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 must be performed by a qualified electrician.
Important: The power supply cable must be easily accessible after
installing the machine.
Installation
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