AEG LAV84749 User Manual

ÖKO-LAVAMAT 84749 update

The environmentally friendly washing machine

User information

Dear Customer,

Please read this instruction book carefully before using the appliance.
Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first
pages of this instruction book.
Retain the instruction book for future reference, and pass it on to any
future owners.

The warning triangle and / or key words (Warning!, Caution!, Impor-

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tant!) give information that is important for your safety or the func­tion of the appliance is highlighted. It is imperative that this
information is observed.

0 1. This symbol guides you step by step through the operation of the

appliance.

2. ...

This symbol gives you additional information and practical tips on using

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the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally

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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover leaf.

In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain in­formation on how to remedy these faults yourself. See the section
"What to do if ..."

Printed on recycled paper.
Thinking ecologically means acting ecologically ...

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Contents

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Programme Option Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Programmable functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Consumption Values and Programme Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wash Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

What does "UPDATE" mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Anti-flood Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Preparing for a wash cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Sorting and preparing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Types of washing and care symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Detergent and Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Which detergent and conditioners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Quantities of detergent and conditioners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Water softening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Running a washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing Spin Speed /selecting RINSE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting the delay timer/soaking duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Loading the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adding detergent/conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Starting the wash programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Washing Programme Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Separate Rinse/Conditioning/Starching/Treating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Separate Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Detergent Dispenser Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Washing Machine Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Main door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Carrying out an emergency emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Emergency unlocking of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Additional rinse cycle (RINSE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Water cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Additional rinse cycle and water cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Variomatic spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Programme Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installation and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Installation of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Installation-Site preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Installation on a Suspended Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Inlet Hose Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Pump head of greater than 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

1 Safety

The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted
technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we
also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about
the following safety information.

Prior to initial start-up

• Observe the "Installation and Connection Instructions" in this in-

struction book.

• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures

are below freezing: Store the washing machine at room temperature
for a few hours before putting it into operation.

Intended Use

• The washing machine is only intended for washing normal domestic

washing. If the appliance is used for any other purpose or incorrectly
operated, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages
which may result.

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this

product in any way.

• Only use detergents which are suitable for automatic washing ma-

chines, and follow the recommendations of the detergent manufac­turer.

• Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents

should not be washed. Also bear this in mind when washing pre­cleaned washing.

• Do not use the washing 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 liable for
any damages.

• This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only.

• Damage due to frost is not covered by the guarantee. If the washing

machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures
may occur, emergency emptying must be carried out (see "carrying
out an emergency emptying“).

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Operating Instructions

Child Safety

• Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for chil-

dren. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from
children.

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow

children 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.

• When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy

the plug. Disable the door lock to prevent young children being
trapped inside.

General Safety

• Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified

personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service
Force Centre.

• Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or

the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing inter­nal components to be accessible.

• Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before

carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.

• If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains sup-

ply and shut off the tap.

• Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket.

• Adapters and extension cables must not be used. There is a danger

of overheating!

• Do not clean the washing machine with a water jet. There is a danger

of electrical shock!

• During high temperature wash programmes, the glass of the door

may become hot. Do not touch!

• Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carry-

ing out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency.

• Small animals/pets can chew on power cables and water hoses. This

can cause the danger of an electrical shock to the animal and water
damage to the appliance and property. Keep small animals away from
the appliance.

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Operating Instructions

2 Disposal

Packaging

Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials
used are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any
danger to the environment.

• Plastic parts can be recycled and are identified as follows:
>PE<

>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding (always CFC-free)
>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips

• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and

should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.

When disposing of the washing machine!

Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug. Disable the door catch to
prevent young children becoming trapped inside. Use an authorised
disposal site.

for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in
the interior.

2 Environmental tips

• It is not usually necessary to Pre-wash or Soak normally soiled wash-

ing. This will save you detergent, water and time (and protect the en­vironment as well).

• It is more economical to wash full loads.

• When washing small loads, use half to two thirds the recommended

quantity of detergent.

• Pre-treat stains, if necessary, and then wash at a lower temperature.

• It can be possible to wash without fabric softeners, if clothes are

dried in a tumble dryer, as this can give soft and fluffy results.

• In hard water areas, the use of a water softening agent can reduce

the amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturer’s recommen­dations.

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Description of the Appliance

Front view

Operating Instructions

Detergent
dispenser drawer

Screw feet (height­adjustable);
rear left: Automatic
adjustment foot

Detergent dispenser drawer

Main wash detergent
in powder form and
water softening
agent if required

Stain removers

Control panel

Rating plate
(behind door)

Main door

Flap in front of
drain pump

Pre-wash detergent/
soaking agent or
water softening
agent if used

Liquid conditioners
(fabric softener,
starch)

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Operating Instructions

Control Panel

Spin speed/

RINSE HOLD button

Additional Programme-

Options

DOOR button

Multi display

DELAY TIMER Button

Programme selector

The programme selector is used
to select the type of wash cycle
(for example, water level, drum
movement, number of rinses, spin
speed) and the water temperature
according to type of washing.

Programme

Progress-Display

Programme Selector

START/

PAUSE

Button

OVERDOSING indicator

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OFF

Switches the washing machine off;
at all other positions the machine
is ON.
To amend programme settings selected by mistake, turn the programme
selector to OFF. This restores the original settings.

COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES

Wash programme from 20 °C to 95 °C, generally used for all Cottons/
Coloureds (cotton/linen), Easy-Cares (mixed fibres, for example cotton/
polyester) and synthetics. The programme is suitable for different fab­rics and loads. Once a temperature has been set, the machine will auto­matically select a COTTONS/LINEN or EASY-CARES programme as
appropriate. If there are Easy-Cares only, do not exceed the load weight
of 2.5 kg, to avoid excessive creasing.

Operating Instructions

STARCHING

Separate starching, separate conditioning, separate treatment of damp
clothes (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from the æ compart­ment, spin).
This can also be selected if a separate rinse is necessary. In this case,
you do not need to add anything to the compartment.

DRAIN

To drain the water after a rinse hold (without spinning).
The effect of Rinse Hold is that the washing is left to soak in the last

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rinse water; it is not spun.

SPIN

Draining the water after a Rinse Hold and Spin, or separate spinning of
hand-washed Cottons/Coloureds and Easy-Cares.

SHORT SPIN

Draining the water after a Rinse Hold and Short Spin, or separate Short
Spin of delicate fabrics (delicates, woollens) at low spin speed.

DELICATES

Wash programme for Delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.

WOOL / P (Handwash)

Wash programme (cold, up to 40 °C) for machine-washable wool and
hand-washable wool items carrying the ï care symbol. (Handwash).

SILK / P (Handwash)

Wash programme at 30 °C for hand and machine-washable silk.
Since silk is a very delicate material, we recommend washing only one

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item at a time (if possible), and never washing together with other,
rougher fabrics. An even more gentle treatment can be selected for ex­tremely delicate silk items, using the TIME SAVER button.

FASHION

A special care programme at 40 °C, for modern textiles such as Viscose,
Modal, Cupro, Lyocell, providing gentler handling than the DELICATES
programme, and a stronger cleaning action than the Handwash pro­gramme.

REFRESH

A special programme of approx. 20 minutes at a maximum temperature
of 30 °C for quick washing of items such as sports wear, which have
been worn once and are only slightly soiled.

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Operating Instructions

EASY IRON

Wash programme at 40 °C for easy-care items which, after this pro­gramme, are to be ironed only lightly or not at all.

ENERGY SAVING

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Special energy and water saving programme at about 60 °C, for lightly
to normally soiled Cottons/Coloureds (cotton/linen), with extended
wash time.

Programme Option Buttons

The programme option buttons are used to adapt
the programme to suit the degree of soiling of the
wash. The additional PRE WASH and STAIN options
are not needed for normally soiled washing. The
different functions can be combined together, de­pending on the programme.

PRE WASH (Pre-wash/Soaking)

Cold pre-wash before the main wash cycle, which
follows automatically. The DELAY TIMER button
changes Pre-wash to warm soaking.

SENSITIVE

Special extra programme function that gives an extra rinse along with
better fabric care (less drum movement). This is ideal when frequent
washes are necessary, for example in cases of sensitive skin. RINSE+ can
still be selected as well.

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STAIN

For heavily soiled or stained washing. (In-wash stain treatment prod­ucts (powder or tablets) are washed in at the optimum time as the pro­gramme progresses.)

With the WOOL/P (Handwash) setting, the additional programme op-

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tion buttons cannot be used.

Operating Instructions

TIME SAVER

Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled washing, consisting of
three stages with the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES programme and
two stages with the other programmes.

Length of programmes

Programme

COTTONS/LINEN,
EASY-CARES at 60 °C

Other programmes,
for example DELICATES at 30 °C

Without

TIME SAVER

119 m i ns. 91 mins. 63 mins.

68 mins. 52 mins. -

With TIME SAVER

Button

pressed

once

Button

pressed

twice

Programmable functions

The programmable functions Extra Rinse (RINSE+), Water Cooling and
Variomatic Spin are described in the Chapter “What to do if ...”.

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Operating Instructions

Consumption Values and Programme Times

The following table gives the values for selected programmes under
standard conditions. Consumption values depend on the selected pro­gramme settings (optional functions), washing type and quantity, water
pressure, such as water inlet temperature, water hardness, room tem­perature or detergent used, etc. The tables do, however, give a helpful
guide for normal household use.

Programme Selector

(Temperature)

ENERGY SAVING

COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 95 Cotton 6 50 2.05 148

COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 60 Cotton 6 50 1.08 11 9

COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 40 Cotton 6 58 0.66 11 6

COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 60
TIME SAVER (press once)

COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 40
TIME SAVER (press once)

COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 40
TIME SAVER (press twice)

DELICATES 30 Synthetics 3 56 0.36 68

WOOL / P (Handwash) 30 2 42 0.18 35

1) Note:Programme setting for testing in accordance with or in support of Stand-

ard EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456.

1)

1)

1)

Type of

material

Cotton 6 44 1.04 120

Synthetics 3 56 0.95 91

Synthetics 3 52 0.55 88

Synthetics 3 50 0.58 59

Load
in kg

Water

in litres

Wash Time Display

Energy

in kWh

Time in

minutes

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The multi-display indicates the estimated du-

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ration, in minutes, of the programme.
These timings are estimates and can vary.
During the programme countdown, the re­maining time can be recalculated due to any of the following:
incoming water temperature, type and quantity of laundry, out of bal­ance spin detection and foam detection.

Operating Instructions

What does "UPDATE" mean?

The control system of your washing machine is fully electronic. The
software which determines this control system can be reprogrammed.
If a further improvement to washing technology is introduced by AEG,
then your machine can be updated. The cost of the UPDATE will be ad­vised at the time of the request.
For further information regarding this, please contact the AEG Cus­tomer Care Department.

Anti-flood Aqua Control + Aqua Alarm

The inlet hose has a mechanical built in safety device. In the event of
the filling hose failing, the safety device will automatically shut off the
water supply.
In the event of a leak within the machine the float switch, which is
mounted in the base of the appliance, will operate the drain pump and
an audible signal will be heard
The system will operate as long as the appliance is connected to the
mains electricity supply, even if the programme selector is in the off
position.

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Operating Instructions

Before the first wash

0 Run a washing programme without laundry (selecting COTTONS/LINEN,

EASY-CARES 95, with half the normal amount of detergent).
This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left
during manufacturing.

Preparing for a wash cycle

Sorting and preparing the washing

• Sort the washing according to care symbols (see Section "Types of

washing and care symbols").

• Empty out the pockets.

• Remove metal objects (such as paper clips, safety pins, etc.).

• To avoid damage and tangling: close zips, button pillow-cases and

duvet covers, tie together loose tapes and strings (for example on
aprons).

• Turn items with double-layered fabrics inside out (sleeping bags, ano-

raks, etc.).

• Knitted coloured fabrics such as woollens and other materials with

decorations or jewellry should also be turned inside out.

• Wash small, delicate items (such as baby's socks, tights, bras, etc.) in a

washing net, cushion cover with a zip or in large socks.

• Special care must be taken with net curtains. Remove metal or plastic

rollers liable to snag or tie the curtains up in a net or bag. We cannot
accept liability for any damage.

• Coloured and white washing should not be washed together in the

same cycle. Otherwise, whites can discolour or turn grey.

• New coloured garments often have excess dye. It is better to wash

these items separately for the first time.

• Mix large items with smaller ones. This gives more effective washing

and distributes items better during the spin cycle.

• Shake out the washing before loading it into the washing machine.

• Separate items from one another before placing in the drum.

• Pay attention to care advice such as "Wash separately" or "Wash sep-

arately several times"!

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Operating Instructions

Types of washing and care symbols

Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash programme.
Washing should be sorted by type and according to care symbols.
The temperatures indicated on the care symbols are the maximum wash
temperatures.

Cottons ç

Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to ma­chine washing or high temperatures. The COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES
programme is suitable for this type of washing.

Coloureds èë

Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to ma­chine washing. The COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES programme is suita­ble for this type of washing.

Easy-Care washing êí

Materials such as fine cotton, cotton-blend fabrics and synthetics with
these care symbols require a gentler machine wash. The COTTONS/
LINEN, EASY-CARES and EASY-IRON programmes are suitable for these
types of washing.

Delicates ì

Materials such as layered fibres, microfibres, synthetics and net curtains
with this care symbol require careful handling. The DELICATES pro­gramme is suitable for this types of washing.

Viscose íì

Modern fabrics such as Viscose, Cupro, Lyocell, Modal, etc. need partic­ularly careful handling. The FASHION programme is suitable for this
type of washing.

Wool, silk and especially sensitive washing 9ìï

Fabrics like wool, wool blends and silk with these care symbols are par­ticularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL/P (Handwash) and
SILK/P (Handwash) programmes are suitable for these types of fabrics.
Important! Materials with the care symbol ñ (Do not wash) should
not be washed in the washing machine.

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Operating Instructions

Detergent and Conditioners

Which detergent and conditioners?

Only use detergents and conditioners that are suitable for use in wash­ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Quantities of detergent and conditioners?

The quantity to be used will depend on:

• degree of soiling of the washing

• degree of hardness of the water supply

• load

If the manufacturer does not indicate the amounts to use for smaller

2

loads, for half-loads use a third less than the amount recommended for
a full load, and for smaller loads and EASY IRON use half the amount
recommended for a full load.
Please follow the detergent and conditioner manufacturers’ instruc­tions for use and dosing recommendations.

Water softening

For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards) a water
softening agent can be used. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
Then always add the appropriate amount of detergent (underdosing)
for hardness class I (soft). Your local Water Authority can advise you on
the hardness of the water in your area.

Water hardness details

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Hardness class

I - soft 0 - 7 to 125

II - medium hard 7 - 14 125 - 250

III - hard 14 - 21 250 - 375

IV - very hard greater than 21 greater than 375

Water hardness in °dH

(German hardness scale)

Water hardness in ppm

(Parts Per Million)

Operating Instructions

Running a washing cycle

Brief instructions

A washing cycle consists of the following steps:

0 1. Set the appropriate washing programme:

– Set the programme and temperature using the programme selector
– Select any programme options if required

2. Change the Spin Speed/select RINSE HOLD as necessary.

3. Set the DELAY TIMER as required.

4. Open the door and load the washing.

5. Close the door.

6. Add detergent/conditioner.

7. Start the washing programme by pressing the START/PAUSE button.

After the washing programme has ended:
Important! If the washing cycle has ended with a Rinse Hold, select

DRAIN, SPIN or SHORT SPIN before opening the door.

8. Open the door and remove the washing.

9. To switch off the washing machine, turn the programme selector

to OFF.

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Operating Instructions

Setting the wash programme

See “Programme tables“ for a suitable programme, correct temperature

3

and possible options to suit the type of washing.

0 1. Set the programme selector to

the desired wash programme
with the desired temperature.

The expected duration of the
programme selected is displayed
in the multi display in minutes.

2. If required, select the programme
option(s). The indicator display of the selected op­tion lights up.

– To change the option press another button.
– To cancel a selection, press the button again.

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Operating Instructions

Changing Spin Speed /selecting RINSE HOLD

0 To change Spin Speed for the final spin (if neces-

sary)/select RINSE HOLD:
Press the Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD button as often
as necessary, until the indicator light for the de­sired speed (or Rinse Hold) is lit.

If RINSE HOLD is selected, the washing is left to
soak in the last rinse water, without spinning.

If the Spin Speed is not changed, the final spin is automatically ad-

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justed to suit the washing programme:

– COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES 1400 revolutions per minute
– ENERGY SAVING 1400 revolutions per minute
– DELICATES 1200 revolutions per minute
– WOOL / P (Handwash) 1200 revolutions per minute
– SILK/ P (Handwash) 1200 revolutions per minute
– FASHION 1200 revolutions per minute
– EASY IRON 1200 revolutions per minute

The speed of intermediate spins depends on the selected programme,
and cannot be changed.

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Operating Instructions

Setting the delay timer/soaking duration

Delay timer

The DELAY TIMER button makes it possible to delay the start of a wash
programme by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours.

0 1. Select wash programme.

2. Press DELAY TIMER button.

When start delay has been set, the DELAY
TIMER display lights up.
Depress the DELAY TIMER button until the
desired start delay appears, e. g. 12h for a 12 hour delay to the start of
the programme. If19h is displayed and the button is pressed again,
then the delay timer is cancelled. The duration of the set wash pro­gramme will now appear in the display in minutes, e. g.120.
The set delay timer can also be cancelled it the programme selector is
set to the OFF position.

3. Press START/PAUSE button.

Soaking duration

While pressing the PRE WASH button and the DELAY TIMER button,
the duration of soaking can be increased in hourly steps up to a maxi­mum of 19 hours.

0 1. Press and hold the PRE WASH button.

2. Press DELAY TIMER button.
Soaking is set, the WASH TIME indicator illuminates.
The soaking time is now increased by 1 hour.

3. By repeated pressing of the DELAY TIMER button, the soaking times can
be increased in steps of an hour.
The WASH TIME and DELAY TIMER displays light up.

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Operating Instructions

Opening and closing the door

0 Open: Press the DOOR button. The door springs open.
0 Close: Press the door firmly closed.

When the unit is switched on, the DOOR display shows
whether the door can be opened:

– green: The door can be opened (not when programming is acti-

vated, see the section "Programme protection“ for details)

– off: Door cannot be opened
– red: Door is open

The washing drum is illuminated when the door is open. The light goes

3

out automatically after approx. 3 minutes.

Loading the washing

For maximum loads, see “Programme Tables”.

3

For hints on how to prepare washing correctly, see "Sorting and prepar­ing the washing“.

0 1. Sort and prepare the washing by type and colour.

2. Open the door: press the DOOR button. The door springs open.

3. Load the washing.
Important! Do not trap washing when

closing the door. The fabrics and the ma­chine could be damaged.

4. Close the door firmly.

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Operating Instructions

Adding detergent/conditioners

For instructions concerning detergent and conditioners, see Section

3

“Detergents and conditioners”.

0 1. Open the detergent dispenser additives

drawer : press the flap so as to be able
to grasp the handle (1), and pull out the
drawer (2).

2. Add the detergent/conditioners.

Compartment for in-wash stain
treatment powders/tablets

(for use with the STAIN programme
option only)

Compartment for main wash
detergent

(If you use a water softener and need
the right-hand compartment for the
Pre-wash/Soaking agent, add the wa­ter softener to this compartment with
the main wash detergent.)

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Compartment for liquid conditioners

(softeners, finishers, starch)
Important! Do not fill the compartment past the
MAX mark. If required, dilute concentrated fluids up
to the MAX mark, and dissolve powdered starches.
Note: A small amount of water remaining in the liquid
conditioner compartment is normal and does not
affect the wash results.

Compartment for Pre-wash detergent/

Soaking agent

(for the PRE WASH/SOAKING programme options only)

or for water softener

Operating Instructions

3. Push the detergent dispenser drawer in fully

If using liquid detergents/tablets:

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Add liquid detergent or tablets in the quantity recommended by the
washing detergent manufacturer. Add liquid detergent with the dosage
container provided by the detergent manufacturer.

Starting the wash programme

0 1. Check that the water tap is open.

2. Starting the wash programme: Press the
START/PAUSE button.
The wash programme is started or starts after
the end of the time delay set.

If the DOOR indicator flashes red when pressing the START/PAUSE but-

3

ton, then the door is not properly closed. Press the door firmly closed
and press the START/PAUSE button again.

If a delay start has been set:

The delay time set counts down, the remaining time until the start of
the programme is displayed in the multi display (in hours remaining).
During this time, you can add washing or change the delay time or
cancel it.

• Adding washing: Press the START/PAUSE button. The door can be

opened. Then close the door and press the START/PAUSE button
again.

• Changing or stopping the delay time: Press the DELAY TIMER button

until the desired time is displayed; when the duration of the pro­gramme is displayed (e. g. 120 minutes) the wash programme starts
immediately.

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Operating Instructions

Washing Programme Progress

Programme progress display

Prior to the start, the programme steps chosen are
displayed by the Programme progress display.
During the washing programme the current
programme step is displayed.

Multi display

The expected time remaining (in minutes)
up to the end of the programme is shown
in the Multi display.

The multi display indicates the estimated duration, in minutes, of the

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programme. These timings are estimates and can vary according to in­coming water temperature, type and quantity of laundry, out of bal­ance spin detection and foam detection. During the programme
countdown, the remaining time can be recalculated due to any of the
above factors.

Changing spin speed

During the washing programme, the spin speed can still be changed or
RINSE HOLD can be set.
Other settings cannot be changed.

Stopping the programme

0 Turn the progamme selector to OFF in order to stop the washing

prematurely.
The programme can be interrupted at any time with the START/PAUSE

3

button and can be continued again by pressing this button again.

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Operating Instructions

Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing

Once the wash programme has come to an end the END indicator illu­minates on the programme progress display.

• If the EASY IRON programme was selected, and anti-crease phase of

approximately 30 minutes follows the programme end. Here, the
multi display shows the remaining time and the END indicator illumi­nates. During the anti-creasing phase, the door can be opened at any
time and the washing can be removed.

• If RINSE HOLD was selected, the display next to the

START/ PAUSE button flashs.

0 1. After a rinse hold, the water must first be pumped out:

– Either press the START/PAUSE button (water is pumped out and the

washing is spun according to the completed programme; using the
RINSE HOLD spin speed button, it is possible to change the spin speed
during spinning),
or

– Turn the programme selector to DRAIN and press the START/ PAUSE

button (the water is pumped off without spinning),
or

– Turn the programme selector to SPIN or SHORT SPIN and press START/

PAUSE button (water is pumped out and the washing is spun accord-

ingly).

After the end of this programme step, the END display lights up.

2. Open the door.
As soon as the indicator next to the DOOR button is green, the door can
be opened (not if programme security is activated. For details see „Pro­gramme security„).

3. Remove the washing.

4. Turn the programme selector to OFF.

5. After washing, pull the washing detergent drawer out a little so that it

can dry out. Leave the door ajar so that air can circulate in the drum.
If the OVERDOSING indicator illuminates, then too

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much detergent was used in the washing programme
just completed. Observe the dosing recommendations
of the detergent manufacturer as well as the load quantity for the next
wash.

Important: If the washing machine is not to be used for a long period:
Close the water tap and disconnect the washing machine from the
electricity mains. (Anti-flood: The Aqua Control with Aqua Alarm does
not function if the power supply is interrupted).

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Operating Instructions

Programme Tables

Washing

The tables do not show all the possible settings, only those most likely
to be selected for everyday purposes.

Type of washing,

Care symbol

Cottons/Coloureds

èç

Cottons/Coloureds
ë è ç

Easy-Cares
î í ê

Delicates

ì

3)

3)

Max. Load

(Dry weight)

(or 15-20m

net curtains)

1)

Programme selector

2)

Temperature [in °C]

6kg ENERGY SAVING 60

COTTONS/LINEN,

6kg

3kg REFRESH 30

3kg

1kg

3kg REFRESH 30

3kg

3kg FASHION 40

EASY-CARES
20 to 95

COTTONS/LINEN,
EASY-CARES
20 to 60

EASY IRON

2

DELICATES 30, 40

Possible

Programme

options or

functions

PRE WASH
SENSITIVE
STAIN
TIME SAVER

PRE WASH
SENSITIVE
STAIN
TIME SAVER

PRE WASH
SENSITIVE
STAIN
TIME SAVER

4)

40

PRE WASH
STAIN
TIME SAVER

PRE WASH
STAIN
TIME SAVER

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Operating Instructions

Type of washing,

Care symbol

Wool/ Handwash
9 ì ï

Silk/Handwash ï 1kg SILK/P 30 TIME SAVER

1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard
load.

2) A 10 litre bucket holds around 2.5kg of dry clothes (cotton).

3) Programme settings for testing in accordance with or in support of standard EN
60 456 and IEC 60 456, are described in the Chapter “Consumption Values and
Programme Times“.

4) Creasing can be largely avoided by keeping wash loads under 1kg (roughly 5 to 7
easy-care men's shirts).

Max. Load

(Dry weight)

1)

Programme selector

2)

Temperature [in °C]

2kg WOOL/P COLD to 40

Separate Rinse/Conditioning/Starching/Treating

Type of washing

Cottons/ Coloureds 6kg STARCHING

Wool/Handwash 2kg

Max. load

(dry weight)

Programme selector

STARCHING + TIME SAVER

button

Possible

Programme

options or

functions

Separate Spinning

Type of washing

Cottons/ Coloureds 6kg

Easy-Cares 3kg

Delicates 3kg

Silk 1kg

Max. load

(dry weight)

Programme selector

SPIN

SHORT SPINWool/Handwash 2kg

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Operating Instructions

Maintenance and Cleaning

Control panel

Important! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners

to clean panel and operating parts.

0 Wipe over the operating panels with a damp cloth. Use warm water.

Detergent Dispenser Drawer

The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned from time to time.

0 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go.

2. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling sharply.

3. Take the conditioner insert out of the

middle compartment.

4. Clean the conditioner insert under
running water.

5. Clean the separate compartments
with warm water. It is best to use
a flat brush.

6. Push on the conditioner insert
as far as it will go so that it is
securely in place.

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Operating Instructions

7. Use a brush to clean the entire
compartment area of the washing
machine, particularly also the
nozzles on the top side of the
compartment.

8. Set the detergent dispensing
drawer into the guide tracks and
push it in.

Washing Machine Drum

The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Any
objects left in the laundry which are likely to rust can stain the drum.

Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents
containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron, or steel
wool. Your local AEG Service Force Centre has suitable agents available.

0 Remove any rust stains on the drum using a stainless steel cleaning

agent.

Maintenance Wash

With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up

3

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.

0 1. Select the hottest cotton wash programme.

2. Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder.

Main door

0 Regularly check to see if there are deposits or foreign objects in the

rubber seal behind the door, and remove them.

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Operating Instructions

What to do if...

Trouble Shooting

If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following
checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre. Important: If
you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault
caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if
the appliance is in guarantee.

• If the fault code C1 or C2 is shown in the

multi-display, you may be able to remedy
the fault yourself (see the Fault table be­low). When you have remedied the fault,
press the START/PAUSE button.

• With all other displayed faults (C plus number or letter): switch appli-

ance off and on again. Reset the wash programme and press the

START/PAUSE button.
If the fault code is displayed again, please contact the Customer Service
department quoting the fault code.

Problem Possible cause Remedy

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Washing machine does
not work.

Door cannot be closed.

Water is not entering.
Error code
pears.

(1 ap-

The mains plug is not
plugged in.

The house fuse has blown. Replace the fuse.

Door is not properly closed.

START/PAUSE button has not
been pressed long enough.

Child safety feature is
switched On.

Water tap is closed. Open water tap.

Filter in the socket of the in­let hose connection is
blocked.

Water tap is blocked with
limescale or is faulty.

Plug in the mains plug.

Close door; Lock must en­gage audibly .

Keep the START/PAUSE but­ton pressed until the pro­gramme starts.

Cancel child safety feature
(see section „Child safety
feature“).

Close water tap. Disconnect
hose from water tap, remove
filter and clean under
running water.

Check the water tap and
have it reaired if necessary.

Operating Instructions

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Washing machine vi­brates during operation
or is unstable.

Excessive foaming dur­ing the main wash.

Transport packaging has not
been removed.

The machine is not level.

There is very little washing in
the drum (e.g. only a dressing
gown).

Water could not be fully
pumped out before spinning
because the drain hose is
kinked or water pump is
blocked.

Probably too much detergent
has been used.

The screw Connection on the
inlet hose is leaking.

Drainage hose is leaking.

Remove transport packaging
according to setting up and
connection instructions.

Adjust the feet according to
installation and connection
instructions.

This does not affect the op­eration of the machine.

Check the drain hose and re­move any kink if necessary,
or clean the drain pump and,
if necessary, remove foreign
bodies from the pump hous­ing.

If may be necessary to re­duce the amount of deter­gent used. Follow the
detergent manufacturer’s
recommendations.

Tighten the inlet hose screw
connection.

Check the drain hose and re­place it if necessary.

Water leaks out of the
washing machine.

The drain pump runs
constantly - even when
the appliance is
switched off.

The drain pump cover is not
correctly close.

Washing is caught in the
door.

The emergency emptying
hose is not correctly closed
or is leaking.

The Aqua Control anti-flood
system has been activated.

Close cover correctly.

Stop the programme, remove
the washing caught in the
door. Restart the programme.

Close the emergency empty­ing hose (see section „Carry
out emergency emptying“).
Call your local Service Force
Centre if the emergency
emptying hose is leaking.

Close the water tap, remove
the mains plug and inform
your local Service Force Cen­tre.

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Operating Instructions

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Fabric softener was not
rinsed in, compart­ment æ for condition­ers is filled with water.

Washing is heavily
creased.

The washing has not
been spun as dry as
usual.

The washing is not suf­ficiently spun. Water is
left in the drum.

Error code

(2 appears.

The insert in the comparti­ment for conditioners is not
correctly attached or is
blokked.

Probably too much washing
has been put in drum.

The washing was not able to
be distributed evenly in the
drum prior to spinning.

Drain hose is kinked. Remove the kink.

Maximum pump height
(emptying height 1m from
base surface of the appli­ance) is exceeded.

Drain pump is blocked.

At the siphon connection: Si­phon is blocked.

Clean the detergent dis­penser drawer and attach the
conditioner insert correctly.

Pay attention to the maxi­mum load quantity (see pro­gramme tables). In the case
of easy-care fabrics select
the EASY IRON programme.

Always load the drum as ful
as possible with a combina­tion of large and small items.

Contact your local Service
Force Centre. For pumping
heights over 1 m a conver­sion kit is available as a spe­cial accessory.

Switch off appliance and pull
out the mains plug. Clean
the drain pump.

Clean siphon.

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The door cannot be
opened when appliance
is switched on.

Remnants of detergent
are building up in the
detergent drawer.

The rinse water is
cloudy.

The door is locked for safety
reasons (DOOR display is
OFF).

The programme security
function is On.

Water tap is not fully
opened.

The inlet hose filter in the
coupling of the inlet hose at
the tap is blocked.

The cause is probably a de­tergent with a high silicate
content.

Wait until the DOOR display
lights up green.

Cancel programme security
(see section „Programme
protection“).

Open water tap fully.

Close the water tap. Unscrew
the inlet pipe from water tap
and from the appliance and
clean the filter.

No negative influence on the
rinse results, use a liquid de­tergent if necessary.

Operating Instructions

Problem Possible cause Remedy

When pressing a pro­gramme option button
the corresponding dis­play does not light up.

Programme cycledis­play flashes constantly.

The selected programme op­tion cannot be combined
with the set programme.

Programme security is
switched On; the pro­gramme selector has been
moved during the wash cy­cle.

Make another selection.

Turn programme selector to
its original position (see
„Programme security“).

If the washing results are not satisfactory

If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in
the drum

• Insufficient detergent has been added.

• Incorrect detergent was used.

• Stains were not pre-treated.

• Programme or temperature was not set correctly.

• If using modular detergents, the individual components were not

used in the correct ratio.

If there are still grey stains on the washing

• Soiled garments with ointments, grease or oils were washed with in-

sufficient detergent.

• The temperature selected for the wash was too low.

• A frequent cause is that fabric softener - particularly a concentrated

one - has come into contact with the washing. Wash out these types

of stains as soon as possible and use the fabric softener carefully.

If after the last rinse foam is still visible

• Modern detergents can still cause foam in the final rinse cycle. How-

ever, the washing is still sufficiently rinsed.

If there are white residues on the washing

• These are insoluble contents of modern detergents. They are not the

result of an insufficient rinse. Shake out the washing or brush it off.

Turn the washing inside out before washing it. Review your choice of

detergent and if necessary use liquid detergent.

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Operating Instructions

Carrying out an emergency emptying

• If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water, emergency

emptying must be carried out.

• If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing

temperatures might occur, emergency emptying must be carried out.

Furthermore: unscrew the inlet hose from the water tap and drain off

the water. Empty the drainage hose.
Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull out the mains plug

1

prior to performing emergency emptying.
Warning! The water, which flows out of the emergency emptying hose

can be hot. First allow the water to cool down before you carry out the
emergency emptying.

0 1. Have a flat container on hand to catch the water.

2. Pull down the flap in the right corner of
the base strip outwards and pull it off.

3. Remove the emergency emptying hose
from its holder.

4. Place the container under the hose.

5. Detach the plug of the emergency emp-

tying hose by turning it anticlockwise
and pull it out.

The water runs out. Depending on the
amount of water, it may be necessary to
empty the collecting vessel several
times. To do this, close the emergency
emptying hose temporarily with the
plug.

Discard the water from the container, replace it under the emergency
emptying hose and remove the plug from the hose.

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Operating Instructions

When the water is completely drained:

6. Push the plug securely into the emergency emptying hose and turn it

clockwise to secure it.

7. Replace the emergency emptying hose in its holder.

8. Put on the flap and close.

Drain pump

The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover of the drain pump must
only opened in the event of a malfunction when no more water is be­ing pumped out, e.g. if the pump is blocked.
Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no for­eign objects left in the pockets or in between the items to be washed.
Paper clips, nails etc. which may find their way into the washing ma­chine along with the washing will remain in the drain pump housing.

To restart the drain pump when it is blocked, please proceed as follows:
Warning! Switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug

1

before cleaning the drain pump!

0 1. First carry out an emergency emptying procedure (see section “Carrying

out emergency emptying”).

2. Place a cloth on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump.
Residual water may run out.

3. Unscrew the drain pump cover in an
anti-clockwise direction and pull it out.

4. Remove any foreign objects and fabric
lint from the pump housing.

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Operating Instructions

5. Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert
the webs on the cover into the guide
slots and screw on the cover in a clock­wise direction.

6. Close the emergency emptying hose and
place it in the holder.

7. Close the flap.

Emergency unlocking of the door

If the door cannot be opened, it can be opened using the emergency
unlock feature.

Warning! If it is necessary to unlock the door manually, always ensure

1

that the washing machine has been disconnected from the electricity
supply first.

0 1. If water can be seen in the window of the door, first perform and emer-

gency emptying (see section "Carry out emergency emptying“).

2. Pull down the flap in the right hand
side of the base panel.

3. Turn the rotary knob clockwise using a
coin. The door springs open.

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Operating Instructions

Additional rinse cycle (RINSE+)

The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption.
However, for people who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be
helpful to rinse with extra water.

If this function is selected, an extra rinse is added to the COTTONS/

3

LINEN, EASY-CARES, EASY IRON and DELICATES programmes.
When delivered, the machine is not set for the additional rinse.

To set the additional rinse:

0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.

2. Press and hold the SENSITIVE button for at least 5 seconds.
When the button has been pressed for 5 seconds, RINSE
the Programme Progress display for 5 seconds.

3. While RINSE
When it stops flashing, the additional rinse is set. It remains set until
cancelled again.

When the additional rinse has been set, the RINSE
on the display before the programme starts and during the additional
rinse.

4. If you want to check whether the additional rinse has been set:

– Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.
– Push the SENSITIVE button briefly.

If RINSE
rinse has been set.

+ is flashing, release the SENSITIVE button.

+ indicator flashes

+ flashes on the Programme Progress display, the additional

+ flashes on

To cancel the additional rinse:

0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.

2. Press and hold the SENSITIVE button for at least 5 seconds.
As soon as the button is pressed, RINSE
Progress display. After 5 seconds, RINSE
continuously for another 5 seconds.

3. While RINSE
When RINSE

An additional rinse cycle increases water consumption and the pro-

3

gramme duration.

+ is lit continuously, release the SENSITIVE button.
+ is no longer lit, the additional rinse has been cancelled.

+ flashes on the Programme
+ stops flashing and remains lit

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Operating Instructions

Water cooling

It may be necessary to cool the water before draining, to prevent ther­mal damage to the plastic outlet pipes.

The water is cooled before draining out at the end of the main wash

3

(by adding cold water).
(This setting is only available with the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES
programmes, with temperatures over 40 °C.)
When the washing machine is delivered, water cooling is not set, except
for the SENSITIVE programme option.

To set the water cooling function:

0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.

2. Press and hold the PRE WASH button for at least 5 seconds.
When the button has been pressed for 5 seconds, MAIN WASH flashes
on the Programme Progress display for 5 seconds.

3. While MAIN WASH is flashing, release the PRE WASH button.
When it stops flashing, water cooling has been set. The function re­mains set until cancelled again.

4. If you want to check whether water cooling has been set:

– Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.
– Press the PRE WASH button briefly.

If MAIN WASH flashes on the Programme Progress display, water cool­ing has been set.

To cancel water cooling:

0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.

2. Press and hold the PRE WASH button for at least 5 seconds.
As soon as the button is pressed, MAIN WASH flashes on the Pro­gramme Progress display. After 5 seconds, MAIN WASH stops flashing
and remains lit continuously for another 5 seconds.

3. While MAIN WASH is lit continuously, release the PRE WASH button.
When MAIN WASH is no longer lit, water cooling has been cancelled.

The water cooling function raises water consumption and extends pro-

3

gramme time.

Additional rinse cycle and water cooling

You can combine the additional rinse and water cooling functions.
Set the two functions as described under "Additional rinse cycle" and
"Water cooling".

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Operating Instructions

Variomatic spin

The variomatic spin is integrated into the final spin. The washing does
not cling to the side of the drum as much and can be taken out more
easily. This can be set with the COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES pro­grammes.

To set Variomatic Spin:

0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.

2. Press and hold the STAIN button for at least 5 seconds.
When the button has been pressed for 5 seconds, the END light flashes
on the Programme Progress display for 5 seconds.

3. While END is flashing, release the STAIN button. When it stops flashing,
Variomatic Spin has been set. It remains set until cancelled again.

4. If you want to check whether Variomatic Spin has been set:

– Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.
– Press the STAIN button briefly.

If the END light flashes on the display, Variomatic Spin is set.

To cancel Variomatic Spin:

0 1. Turn the programme selector to SHORT SPIN.

2. Press and hold the STAIN button for at least 5 seconds.
As soon as the button is pressed, the END light flashes on the Pro­gramme Progress display. After 5 seconds, the END light stops flashing
and remains continuously lit for another 5 seconds.

3. While END is continuously lit, release the STAIN button. When END is
no longer lit, Variomatic Spin has been cancelled.

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Operating Instructions

Programme Protection

To protect a programme setting against unintentional changes or tam­pering (for example, programme selector turned or buttons pressed ac­cidentally, etc.), set the Programme Protection. This will protect your
washing from damage.

The Programme Protection can be set or released at any time while the

3

programme is running.

Setting the Programme Protection:

0 1. Set the desired programme.

2. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme.

3. Press and hold the PRE-WASH and SENSITIVE buttons at the same time,

for around 5 seconds. The programme progress display flashes for
5 seconds;
The Programme Protection is now set.

No other settings can be selected as long as the Programme Protection

3

is active. The door cannot be opened with the DOOR button. Also, when
the wash cycle is completed, the Programme Protection must be re­leased before the door can be opened.

If one of the buttons is pressed to try to change the setting while the
wash programme is running, the programme progress display flashes
for 5 seconds.

If the programme selector is turned to try to change the setting, the
programme progress display flashes until the programme selector is re­turned to its original setting. This does not affect the wash cycle.

The programme selector must be at the original position before the

3

Programme Protection can be cancelled.

Cancelling the Programme Protection:

0 Press and hold the PRE-WASH and SENSITIVE buttons at the same time,

for around 5 seconds. The programme progress display flashes for
5 seconds, then remains lit steadily for 5 seconds. The Programme Pro­tection is now released.

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Child Safety Feature

If the child safety feature is set,
the door cannot be closed and no
washing programme can be
started.

Setting the child safety feature

0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob

on the inside of the door clock­wise as far as it will go.

Warning! The rotary knob must

1

not be in a vertical position after
adjustment, otherwise the child
safety feature is not active. The ro­tary knob must project as shown in
the diagram.

Cancelling the child safety
feature

0 Turn the rotary knob anticlockwise

as far as it will go.

Operating Instructions

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Installation and connection instructions

Installation and connection instructions

Installation Safety Precautions

• When moving do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto

its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the pos­sibility of the electronic components becoming wet.

• Before installation inspect the machine for transport damage. Do not

connect the appliance if it is damaged - contact your retailer.

• Ensure all packaging and transit bolts/bars have been removed, see

„Removal of Transit Packaging“. Failure to remove transit bolts/bars
may cause serious damage to the appliance or property.

• Always insert the plug into a correctly installed earthed socket.

• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be

carried out by a plumber or competent person.

• Check that the electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the

appliance´s rating plate.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried

out by an electrician or competent person.

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Installation and connection instructions

Installation of the appliance

Transporting the appliance

• Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand

side (viewed from the front). This is to prevent the possibility of the
electronic components becoming wet.

• Never transport the unit without the transport packaging and bolts/

bars. Do not remove the transport packaging until the appliance is at
the installation location. Transporting the unit without the transport
packaging can damage it.

• Never lift the appliance by the door.

When transporting the unit with a sack trolley:

• Attach the sack trolley only at the side. The shovel of the sack trolley

must not be longer than 24 cm, otherwise the float switch can be de­stroyed.

Remove transport packaging

Important! It is essential to re-

move the transport packaging be­fore putting the appliance into
operation. Keep all parts of the
transport packaging in a safe
place for future use.

0 1. Open both hose holders on the

appliance's rear side and remove
the hoses and mains cable.

2. Pull both hose holders off the ap­pliance with a strong pull.

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Installation and connection instructions

The special spanner A and the

3

caps B (2 each) and C (1 each)
are supplied with it.

3. Remove the screw D, including
the compression spring with the
special spanner A.

4. Cover the hole with the cap C.
Important! When fitting the

plastic caps, press until they snap
into the rear panel securely.

5. Remove the two screws E with
the special spanner A.

6. Remove the 4 screws F.

7. Remove the transit bar G.

8. Screw the 4 screws F back in for

safe keeping.

9. Close the 2 large holes with the
caps B.

Important! When fitting the
plastic caps, press until they snap
into the rear panel securely.

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Installation and connection instructions

Installation-Site preparation

• The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. Do not install on

a deep pile carpet.

• Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by

laying pieces of wood, card or similar materials, but should always be
compensated for by adjusting the screw feet.

• If the appliance is installed next to a heat source (e.g. cooking appli-

ance), a heat insulating pad (87 x 57 cm) must be placed between the
appliance and the heat source.

• Do not install the appliance in locations where the temperature may

fall below freezing.

• Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessi-

ble for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.

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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Installation and connection instructions

Levelling the appliance

Self adjusting foot: The rear foot of your washing machine is designed

3

like a spring leg. This makes the machine very stable even at high spin
speeds.

If the washing machine is still not stable during spinning, proceed as
follows:

0 1. Set the three adjustable feet to

the nominal value of 10 mm.
Use the supplied spanner.

If the self adjusting foot does
not reach the floor:

2. Manually extend the self
adjusting foot (rear left) to
the required length.

3. Check the appliance is level using
a spirit level.

Important! Never use strips or
shims of wood or cardboard etc.
to compensate for any uneven­ness in the floor. Always use
the adjustable feet.

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Installation and connection instructions

Electrical Connection

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

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

1

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety
measures not be observed.

Before switching on, make sure
the electricity supply voltage is
the same as that indicated on the
appliance rating plate.
The rating plate is located at the
top of the rim of the open door.

The appliance is supplied with a
13amp plug fitted. In the event of
having to change the fuse in the
plug supplied, a 13amp ASTA ap­proved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.

Should the plug need to be replaced
for any reason, proceed as described
below.

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

Blue

Green & Yellow

Brown

Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

• The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi-

nal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured
green and yellow.

• The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or

coloured black.

• The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked

“L“ or coloured red.

• Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire

present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.

WARNING! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a

1

serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is
disposed of safely.

Cord Clamp

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Installation and connection instructions

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 appliance is in accordance with the following EU Guidelines:

;

– Low Voltage Guidelines 73/23 EEC dated 19 February 1973, include

Guideline Change Notice 93/68 EEC

– EMC Guideline 89/336 EEC dated 3 May 1989, including Guideline

Change Notice 92/31 EEC.

This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Di­rective 76/899.

Voltage 240 V AC: Fuse rating 13 amps
See rating plate for further information.
This appliance meets VDE requirements.
Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed.

This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No. 82/499/EWG on radio in­terference.

WARNING! Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by

1

trained personnel. Improper repairs may lead to serious risks for the
user.

Water connection

The washing machine is provided with safety devices preventing back-

3

contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au­thority requirements.
This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home’s
water supply.
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.

Important!

– Appliances for connecting to cold water must not be connected to

hot water.

– Only use new hose sets for the connection.

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Water pressure

Installation and connection instructions

The appliance is designed to operate within the following water
pressure units. Minimum 1 bar (= 10N/cm
10 bar (= 100 N/cm

2

= 1 Mpa).

2

= 0.1 Mpa), maximum

• If more than 10 bar: Install a pressure-reduction valve upstream

• If less than 1 bar: Unscrew the inlet hose from the appliance at the

inlet solenoid valve and remove the flow regulator (to do this, remove
the filter with needle nose pliers and remove the rubber washer be­hind the filter). Replace the filter.

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Installation and connection instructions

Inlet Hose Connection

A pressure hose 1.5m in length is supplied.
If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set
of hoses with fitted hose screw connections offered by your local Serv­ice Force Centre is permissible.
– Hose sets in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m are available for washing

machines without Aqua Control.

– Hose sets in lengths of 2.0 m, 2.9m and 3.9m are available for wash-

ing machines with Aqua Control.

Important! Never cut hoses into pieces in order to extend them!

Sealing rings are supplied either in the plastic

3

nuts of the hose screw connection or in the
enclosed pack. Do not use other seals!

0 1. Connect the hose with the angled

connection to the machine.

Important!

– Do not lay the inlet hose verti-

cally downwards. Instead, turn
it to the right or left as shown
in the diagram.

– Tighten firmly to prevent

leakage but do not use
excessive force.

2. Connect the hose with a straight connection to a
water tap with a screw thread R 3/4 (inches).
Important! Only tighten the screw connection
manually.

3. By slowly opening the water tap before putting
the washing machine into operation it is possible
to check that the connection is free of leaks.

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Installation and connection instructions

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) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and
standpipe.

Important! It is essential to lay
the drainage hose without kinks.

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.

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.
Longer drain hoses are available
in lengths of 2.7 and 4 metres
from your AEG Service Force
Centre.

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Installation and connection instructions

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

Important! The end of the
drainage hose must not be
submerged in the pumped-out
water. Otherwise, the water
could be sucked back into the ap­pliance.

Pump head of greater than 1m

Every washing machine includes a wash water pump for the removal of
wash and rinse water, which can pump fluids through the outlet hose
up to a height of 1m, measured from the surface on which the machine
stands.

For pump heads of greater than 1m please contact your local
AEG Service Force Centre.

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Installation and connection instructions

Technical Data

Height adjustment of about +10/-5mm
Load (depending on programme) up to 6kg
Area of use Domestic
Drum spin speed see Rating Plate
Water pressure 1-10bar

(=10–100N/cm

Dimensions

2

= 0.1–1.0MPa)

(dimensions in mm)

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Warranty conditions

Warranty conditions

Great Britain

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 appli-

ance 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 appli-

ances 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.

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 domesti-

cally, 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.

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France Senlis [phone]

Germany Nürnberg [phone]

Italy Pordenone [phone]

Sweden Stockholm [phone]

UK Slough [phone]

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Index

Index

A

Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 26

Automatic adjustment foot

. . . . . . . . . . 9, 48

C

Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 43

Circulation pump
Coloureds
Conditioner
Conditioning
Correcting the programme
Cottons

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 27, 28

Cottons/Linen, Easy-Cares
Customer Service

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 27, 28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 18, 19, 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 28

. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

. . . . . . . . . .10, 27

. . . . . . . . . . 15, 30, 31, 59

D

Delay timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12, 21

Delicates
Detergent
Detergent dispenser drawer
Drain
Drain pump

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 17, 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 18, 19, 24

. . . . . . . . . . 9, 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

E

Easy iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 27

Easy-Cares
Emergency emptying
Emergency unlocking
Energy Saving programme

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . . . . . 12, 27

F

Fashion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 27

H

Handwashable

silk

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 27

wool

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

I

In-wash stain treatment products . . . . . . 23

L

Linen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Load

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 27

M

Multi-display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 31

N

Net curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

O

Opening the door . . . . . . . . . . 22, 26, 38, 42

Over-dosed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

P

Pre-wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 23, 27

Pre-wash detergent
Programme option buttons
Programme progress display
Programme protection
Pump out

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 23

. . . . . . . . 12, 27

. . . . . . . . . . . .10

. . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 42

R

Rating plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 49, 50

Refresh

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 27

Rinse hold
Rinse+
Rinsing
Risk of frost

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 20, 26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 36

S

Sensitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Short Spin
Silk
Soaking
Soaking agent
Softener
Spinning
Stain
Stain removers
Starching

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 17, 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 23

. . . . . . . . . . 11, 19, 20, 22, 25, 28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 28

T

Time Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 27

U

update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

W

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 31, 56

Wash time
Water

Water cooling
Wool

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

hardness
pumping out
softener

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 18, 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 17, 27

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Service & Spare Parts

Service & Spare Parts

If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur­chase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning:

0870 5 929 929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force
Centre covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further informa­tion about Service Force, please visit the website at

www.serviceforce.co.uk

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details
under the heading „What to do if...“

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the
following details:

1. Your name, address and post code.

2. Your telephone number.

3. Clear and concise details of the
fault.

4. The model and serial number of

the appliance (found on the rating
plate).

5. The purchase date.
Please not that the valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation

is required for in-guarantee service calls.

Customer Care

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

www.aeg.co.uk.

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

(*)Calls may be recorded for training purposes

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