Please read these user instructions carefully.
Above all, observe the "Safety" section in the first pages. Keep these
user instructions in a safe place for future reference. Please pass them
along to future owners of the appliance.
Important information concerning your safety and proper functioning
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of the appliance is highlighted with the warning triangle or the signal
words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe carefully.
0 1. This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.
2. ...
Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical
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tips on using the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally
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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover.
These user instructions include tips for the correction of possible mal-
functions by the user. See the section "What to do when...".
Our customer service department is at your disposal should technical
problems occur. See also the "Service" section.
Printed on paper manu
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
The safety standards of AEG electric appliances are in keeping with the
recognised rules of technology and the law governing the safety of
appliances. Nevertheless as a manufacturer we are committed to familiarise you with the following safety instructions:
Prior to initial start-up
• Observe the "Installation and Connection Instructions" below in
these user instructions.
• If the appliance is delivered during the winter and temperatures are
below freezing, allow the appliance to stand at room temperatur e for
24 hours before operation
Intended use
• The washing machine is intended exclusively for the washing of nor-
mal household washing in the home. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended, or if it is improperly operated, the
manufacturer can assume no liability for damages which may occur.
• Additions or modifications to the washing machine are strictly for-
bidden due to safety reasons.
• Use only those detergents which are suitable for the washing
machine. Observe instructions provided by the detergent manufacturer.
• Laundry to be washed may not contain any flammable solvents. This
must also be taken into consideration when washing pre-washed
laundry.
• Do not use the washing machine for dry-cleaning.
• Dyes and bleaches may only be used in the washing machine if such
use has been expressly endorsed by the manufacturer of these products. We can assume no liability for damages which may occur.
• Use tap water only. Rain water and industrial water may only be used
if they fulfil requirements in accordance with DIN1986 and DIN1988.
• Damage due to frost is not covered by the guarantee! If the washing
machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures
might occur, emergency draining must be carried out if danger of
freezing occurs (see "Emergency Draining"). Furthermore, the inlet
hose must be disconnected from the tap and laid on the floor.
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Safety of children
• Packaging materials (e.g. sheet and Styrofoam) can be dangerous for
children. Danger of asphyxiation! Keep packaging materials at a safe
distance from children.
• Children are often unable to recognise the dangers involved with
electrical appliances. Provide for proper supervision during operation,
and do not allow children to play with the washing machine – the
danger exists that a child might lock itself into the appliance.
• Make certain that children or small animals do not climb into the
drum of the washing machine.
• If the washing machine needs to be disposed of, remove the mains
plug, destroy the door lock, cut off the electrical cable and dispose of
the plug and remaining cable separately. In this way children are prevented from locking themselves in and are not exposed life threatening danger.
General Safety
• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by trained
personnel. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If
repairs are required, contact customer service or your dealer.
• Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the
control panel, the work surface, or the plinth are damaged to such an
extent that components inside the machine are openly accessible.
• Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and
servicing. In addition, unplug from the mains or – in the case of permanent connection – pull the circuit breaker, or completely remove
screw type fuses.
• Never remove the mains plug by pulling on the cable. Always grip the
plug.
• Multi-way plugs / connectors and extension cables must not be used!
• Do not clean the washing machine with a jet of water. There is a risk
of electric shock!
• When high temperature washing programs are selected, the glass in
the door becomes hot. Do not touch!
• Leave the water in the machine to cool down before performing an
emergency drain or cleaning the circulation pump.
• Small animals may gnaw at electrical power cables and water hoses.
There is a risk of electric shock and damage from water leaks! Keep
small animals away from the washing machine.
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2 Disposal
Dispose of the packaging!
Dispose of washing machine packaging materials properly. All packaging materials are environmentally sound and can be safely disposed of,
or burned in a refuse incineration plant.
The plastic parts can be reused:
• The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethyl-
ene (marking >PE<).
• The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene
(marking >PS<).
Corrugated components are made from recycled paper and should be
disposed of at a paper recycling station.
Dispose of your old appliance!
If, at some point in time, the service life of the appliance has expired,
please take it to your nearest recycling centre, or to your appliance
dealer, who will accept the old appliance for a minimal fee.
2 Environmental protection tips
• No pre-wash is required for normally soiled washing. This saves you
detergent, water and time (and is good for the environment!).
• If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the wash-
ing machine is especially efficient.
• For small loads, use only one half to one third of the recommended
detergent quantity.
• Stains and soiling confined to given areas can be removed by means
of appropriate pre-treatment. You can then wash at lower temperatures.
• Wash lightly to medium soiled cottons with the energy saving pro-
gram.
• Softeners are often not required. Try it! If you use a dryer, your wash-
ing will be soft and fluffy, even without softeners.
• A water softener should be used for water within a hardness range of
mid to high (as of hardness level II, see "Detergents and Conditioners"). Detergent can then always be dosed for water hardness level I
(= soft).
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Description of the Appliance
Front View
Control Panel
Door with
handle
Operating instructions
Drawer for
detergent and
softener
Rating plate
(behind door)
Flap in front of
the circulation
pump
Drawer for Detergent and Conditioner
kPre Wash Detergent/
Detergent for
Soaking or
Stain Remover
lMain Wash Deter-
gent (powder) and,
if necessary, Water
Softener
wLiquid Conditioner
(Softener, Finisher,
Starch)
Threaded feet
(height adjustable)
Suction Cap
(must be securely
fitted)
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Control Panel
Spin Speed/RINSE HOLD Buttons
Program Selector
Temperature Selector
Washing Type Buttons
ON/OFF
Button
Program Selector
You define the type of wash using the
program selector.
Attention! Program selector may only
be rotated clockwise!
The various positions have the following effect:
Position k (PRE WASH)
Cold pre wash prior to the main wash, the main wash follows automatically. (Not for washing type s/WOOLLENS.)
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Position 1 (STAIN)
For treating heavily soiled or stained washing. Lengthened main wash,
stain remover is washed in at the optimal point in the program cycle.
(Not for washing type s/WOOLLENS.)
Position 2 (MAIN WASH)
Main wash for normally soiled washing.
Position 3 (QUICK WASH)
Shortened main wash for lightly soiled washing.
Position 4 (RINSE)
Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand washed fabrics (spinning in accordance with the selected washing type or rinse hold).
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3 Rinse hold (o) means: the washing is left in the last rinse water, it is
not spun.
Position 5 (CONDITIONER)
Separate conditioning, separate starching, separate treatment of wet
cotton/linen or easy-care washing (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed
in from the w compartment, spinning in accordance with the selected
washing type or rinse hold).
Position 6 (SPIN)
Spinning after a rinse hold or separate spinning of hand washed fabrics
in accordance with the selected washing type.
Position 7 (SOAKING)
Separate soaking (temperature automatically limited to a maximum of
40°C), the washing is left in the water at the end of the program
(Not for washing type s/WOOLLENS).
3 After soaking the required main wash must be set, the program does
automatically continue.
Position 8 (PUMP OUT)
Pumps out the water after a rinse hold (without spinning).
Temperature Selector
You can set the following temperature
levels on the temperature selector:
r (COLD), 30, 40, 50, 60, E, 70, 80, 95
2 The E setting (Energy Saving Program) is
suitable for lightly to normally soiled cottons; temperature reduced to appr ox. 67°C.
Washing Type Button
The program sequence (e.g. max. possible temperature, water level, drum movement, number of
rinses, spin speed) is altered to suit the type of
washing using the washing type buttons.
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
For cottons and linen.
} (EASY-CARES)
For easy-care washing (mixed fabrics). Temperature automatically limited to a maximum of
60°C.
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à (DELICATES)
For delicate washing (temperature automatically limited to a maximum
of 40°C).
s (WOOLLENS)
For machine washable woollens and particularly delicate fabrics (temperature automatically limited to a maximum of 40°C).
M (ON/OFF) Button
This button is used to switch on the washing
machine and start the selected program, or to
switch off the washing machine.
Consumption Data and Time Required
The values given in the following table for selected programs were calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for operation in the home.
Program
Selector
Position 2
(MAIN
WASH)
1)Note: program setting for testing in accordance with EN 60 456
Temperature
Selector
95
1)
60
40
40
30
30
Washing Type
Button
t
(COTTONS/
LINEN)
t
(COTTONS/
LINEN)
t
(COTTONS/
LINEN)
}
(EASY CARES)
Ã
(DELICATES)
s
(WOOLLENS)
Load
in kg
2.5 50 0.4393
2.5 52 0.4383
Water
in Litres
5 54 1.70143
5 54 1.05129
5 54 0.63129
2 51 0.3258
Energy
in kWh
Time in
minutes
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Before Washing for the First Time
0 1.Pull the detergent drawer out from the control panel a little.
2. Pour around 1 litre of water into the washing machine via the detergent drawer . This will ensure when the washing machine is started that
the water container is closed and that the ECO valve can function correctly.
3. Perform a washing cycle without any washing, position 2 (MAIN WASH)
95, with half the normal dose of detergent.
This serves to remove residues resulting from production of the
appliance from the drum and the water container.
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Prepare washing cycle
Sort washing and prepare
• Sort washing according to care symbol and type (see "Washing types
and care symbols").
• Empty all pockets.
• Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
• In order to prevent bunching up of washing and damage to washing,
close zippers, button up duvets and pillow cases, and tie up loose
ends from, for example, aprons.
• Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags,
anoraks etc.).
• Coloured, knitted fabrics, as well as wool and textiles with appliqués
should be turned inside out.
• Place small and delicate articles (baby booties, stockings, bras etc.)
into a washing net, a pillow case with zipper, or in large socks before
washing.
• Treat net curtains particularly carefully. Remove metal curtain rail
rollers or burred plastic rollers, or wrap these in a net or bag.
We cannot accept any liability for damage.
• Do not wash coloured and white washing together. White washing
will otherwise turn grey.
• New, coloured washing often contains excessive dye. Wash these
items separately the first time.
• Mix small and large articles of washing! This improves washing effi-
ciency, and the washing is more favourably distributed during the
spin cycle.
• Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine.
• Do not place folded washing into the drum.
• Observe tips for proper care such as "wash separately" and "wash
separately several times"!.
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Washing Types and Care Symbols
Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing prog ram.
Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures indicated in the care symbols are maximum temperatures.
Cottons ç
Cotton and linen fabrics with this care symbol are resistant to the
mechanical action of the washing machine and high temperatures. The
t (COTTONS/LINEN) program is suitable for this type of washing.
Linen èë
Cotton and linen fabrics with this care symbol are resistant to the
mechanical action of the washing machine. The t (COTTONS/LINEN)
program is suitable for this type of washing.
Easy-care washing êíî
Fabrics such as treated cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with
this care symbol need careful handling. The } (EASY-CARES) pr ogram
is suitable for this type of washing.
Delicates ì
Fabrics such as those with layered fibres, micro-fibres, as well as synthetics and net curtains with this care symbol need particularly careful
handling. The à (DELICATES) program is suitable for this type of
washing.
Woollens and particularly delicate washing 9ì
Fabrics such as woollens, wool mixtures and silk with this care symbol
are particularly delicate in respect of the mechanical action of the
washing machine. The s (WOOLLENS) program is suitable for this type
of fabrics.
Important! Fabrics with the
ï (hand washing) or ñ (do not wash!)
care symbols must not be washed in the washing machine!
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Detergent and conditioner
Which detergent and conditioner?
Use only detergents and conditioners which are suitable for use in
washing machines. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions.
How much detergent and conditioner?
The required quantity depends upon:
• the amount of washing
2 If the detergent manufacturer does not include dosing instructions for
reduced loads, use one third less for half loads and only half of the full
load detergent quantity for very small loads.
• extent of soiling of the washing
• hardness of tap water
Observe instructions for use and dosing provided by the detergent and
conditioner manufacturer.
Using Water Softener
In the case of medium to very hard water (from har dness band II) water
softener should be used. Observe the manufacturer’s instructions! Then
always use detergent dosing for hardness band I (= soft). Information
on the hardness of the water in your area is provided by your local
water board.
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Information on Water Hardness
Hardness Band
I – soft 0 – 7 to 1.3
II – medium-hard 7 – 14 1.3 – 2.5
III – hard 14 – 21 2.5 – 3.8
IV – very hard greater than 21 greater than 3.8
Water hardness in °dH
(German hardness scale)
Water hardness in mmol/l
(millimol per litre)
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Performing A Wash
Brief Instructions
A wash is performed in the following steps:
0 1.Open the door, load the washing.
2. Close the door.
3. Add detergent/conditioner.
4. Set the correct washing program:
– Set the program on the program selector;
– Set the temperature on the temperature selector;
– Select the washing type using the washing type buttons.
5. Press the M (ON/OFF) button.
The washing machine is switched on. The washing program starts.
6. If necessary, change the spin speed or select rinse hold.
You can alter this setting and the temperature at any time during the
wash.
At the end of the washing program:
The washing program is finished when the M (ON/OFF) button indicator extinguishes.
Important! If the washing cycle ends with rinse hold, perform either
PUMP OUT (position 8) or SPIN (position 6) before opening the door.
7. Open the door, remove the washing.
8. Press the M (ON/OFF) button.
The washing machine is switched off.
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Loading the Washing
3 For maximum loads see the "Program Tables". For notes on the correct
preparation of the washing, see "Washing Types and Care Symbols".
0 1.Sort the washing by type and prepare.
2. Open the door: pull the handle on the door.
3. Load the washing.
Important! Do not trap any washing when closing
the door! The fabrics and the machine could be
damaged!
4. Close the door firmly.
Adding Detergent/Conditioner
3 For information on detergents and conditioners see
"Detergents and Conditioners".
0 1.Open the drawer: press in the flap on the
drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle
(1), pull out the drawer (2).
2. Add detergent/conditioner.
k
l
w
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Pre wash detergent/detergent for soaking
or stain remover
(only for k/PRE WASH, position 7/
SOAKING or position 8/STAIN programs.)
Powdered main wash detergent and water
softener, if necessary.
(If you use water softener, add the water
softener on top of the main wash detergent.)
Liquid conditioner
(softener, finisher, starch, other treatments)
Important! Do not fill the compartment beyond the MAX mark. Thick
liquid detergents can be diluted up to the MAX mark, powdered starch
can be dissolved.
3. Push the drawer fully home.
When using liquid detergents:
Add liquid detergent using the dosing containers provided by the
detergent manufacturer. Observe the instructions on detergent pack.
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Setting the Washing Program
3 For suitable programs and the right temperature for the relevant type
of washing, see "Program Tables".
Important! Only turn the pro-
gram selector clockwise!
0 1.Set the program selector to the
desired washing program.
2. Set the temperature selector to the
required temperature.
3. Select the washing type.
– The display for the chosen washing type illumi-
nates.
– To change the selection, press another button.
Starting the Washing Program
0 1.Check whether the water tap is open.
2. Switch on the washing machine: Press the M (ON/OFF)
button.
– The washing program starts.
– The door is locked at the latest 15 seconds after
program start. The M (ON/OFF) indicator illuminates.
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Changing the Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold
0 If desired, reduce the spin speed for the final spin or
select rinse hold:
– Press the button for the required spin speed
– press the o (RINSE HOLD) button.
The indicator for the required spin speed (or o )
illuminates.
If o (RINSE HOLD) is selected, the washing is left in
the last rinse water, it is not spun.
3 If you do not reduce the spin speed, the final spin for all washing
programs is automatically performed at 1000 revolutions per minute.
The speed for the intermediate spin is dependent on the program
selected and cannot be changed.
During the Washing Program
Program Progress Indicator
The program selector serves as a progr am pr ogress indicator by r otating
in a clockwise direction to the end of the program.
3 In the case of the STAIN (position 1), MAIN WASH (position 2) and
QUICK WASH (position 3) programs, immediately after program start
the program selector moves to a position directly behind QUICK WASH
(position 3). The program selector then indicates the progress of the
program as usual.
Changing Settings
During the washing program you can:
– Change the spin speed
– Select o (RINSE HOLD)
– Change the temperature setting
Other settings cannot be altered.
Stopping the Program Early
0 1.Press the M (ON/OFF) button.
2. Turn the program selector clockwise to position 8 (PUMP OUT).
3. Press the M (ON/OFF) button again.
The water is pumped out.
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Wash Complete/Removing the Washing
The washing program is finished when the M (ON/OFF) button
indicator lamp extinguishes.
After a Rinse Hold:
After a rinse hold the water must be pumped out first, or the washing
spun:
0 Either press one of the buttons to change the final spin speed/ (the
indicator lamp for the required spin speed illuminates)
or
turn the program selector clockwise to position 6 (SPIN),
(washing is spun in accordance with the program just completed),
or
turn the program selector clockwise to position 8 (PUMP OUT)
(water is pumped out).
Once the Program is Finished:
0 1.Open the door.
2. Remove the washing.
Important! The washing machine still needs to be switched off.
3. Press the M (ON/OFF) button.
4. Close the water tap.
5. Pull out the detergent drawer a little so that it can dry out. Leave the
door ajar so that air can circulate in the washing machine.
Important! If the washing machine is not to be used for a long period:
close the tap and isolate the washing machine from the mains.
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Progr am Tables
Washing
Not all possible settings are listed in the following, but only those that
are useful and meaningful in everyday use.
Washing Type,
Care Symbol
Cottons
ç
Energy Saving
Program:
Cottons
ç
Linen
èë
Easy-Cares
êíî
Max. Load
(weight dry)
5kg
5kg
5kg
2.5kg
Program
1)
Selector
Position 2
(MAIN WASH)
Position k
(PRE WASH)
Position 1
(STAIN)
Position 3
(QUICK WASH)
Position 2
(MAIN WASH)
Position k
(PRE-WASH)
Position 2
(MAIN WASH)
Position k
(PRE-WASH)
Position 1
(STAIN)
Position 3
(QUICK WASH)
Position 2
(MAIN WASH)
Position k
(PRE WASH)
Position 1
(STAIN)
Position 3
(QUICK WASH)
Temperature
Selector
70 to 95
E
30 to 60
30 to 60
Washing Type
Button
t
(COTTONS/
LINEN)
t
(COTTONS/
LINEN)
t
(COTTONS/
LINEN)
}
(EASY CARES)
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Washing Type,
Care Symbol
Max. Load
(weight dry)
Program
1)
Selector
Temperature
Selector
Washing Type
Button
Position 2
(MAIN WASH)
Position k
(PRE-WASH)
2
Position 1
(STAIN)
r (COLD)
to 40 Ã(DELICATES)
Delicates
ì
2.5kg
(or 15-20m
net curtains)
Position 3
(QUICK WASH)
Position 2
Woollens
9 ì
2)
2kg
(MAIN WASH)
Position 3
r (COLD)
to 40 s(WOOLLENS)
(QUICK WASH)
1)A 10-litre bucket contains about 2.5kg of dry washing (cotton).
2)Only wash woollen garments with the woolmark in the machine if they are also
marked with "does not produce fluff", "non-fluffing" or "washing machine-safe".
Attention! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleansers
for cleaning control panels and control elements.
0 Wipe control panels with a moist cloth. Use warm water.
Detergent drawer
The detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time.
0 1.Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go.
2. Remove the detergent drawer by pulling sharply.
3. Remove siphon cap.
4. Clean the siphon cap under running
water.
5. Clean compartments with warm
water from the rear. For best results
use a bottle brush.
6. Push the siphon cap all the way on so
that it is securely seated.
7. Clean the entire compartment area of
the washing machine with a brush.
8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in.
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Washing drum
The washing drum is made of rust-free stainless steel. Rusty objects in
the washing drum may lead to rust deposits on the drum.
Attention! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with acid containing
decalcifying age nts, abr asives containing chlorine or iron, or steel wool.
Appropriate cleansers are available from our customer service department.
0 Remove rust deposits at the drum with a stainless steel cleanser.
Fill-in door
0 Check on a regular basis to see if deposits or foreign objects are pr esent
in or at the rubber sleeve behind the door, and remove.
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What to do when…
3
The somewhat different, in comparison to older washing machines, whistling noise during spinning is due to
the modern drive system.
A rattling sound on startup – in particular when using
for the first time – is caused by the circulation pump
and is due to the design.
Trouble Shooting
In the case of a malfunction try to solve the problem with the aid of
the notes given here. If you call in customer service to resolve one of
the malfunctions listed here, or rectify an error made in the operation
of the appliance, the customer service engineer’s visit is not free of
charge, even during the period of guarantee.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Washing machine does
not work.
The machine does not
take in water.
Mains plug is not plugged in. Insert mains plug.
House fuse in defective.
Door is not closed properly.
Tap is closed.
Sieve in the threaded fitting
on the water inlet hose is
blocked.
Replace fuse or switch on
trip.
Close door, lock must e ngage
audibly
Press the M (ON/OFF) button;
Open tap;
Reselect program;
Press the M (ON/OFF) button
again.
Unscrew the hose from the
tap, remove the sieve and
clean under running water
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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Washing machine
vibrates during operation or is unstable.
Excessive foaming
during the main wash.
Water runs out from
under the washing
machine.
Softener is not washed
in, w compartment
for conditioner is full
with water.
Appliance does not
spin, water in the
drum.
The height adjustable threaded feet are not correctly
adjusted.
There is only very little
washing in the drum (e.g.
only a towelling dressing
gown).
Water cannot be completely
pumped out because the
drain hose is kinked
or
the circulation pump is blocked.
Probably too much detergen t
was used
Threaded fitting on the
water inlet hose is leaking.
Drain hose is leaking.
Circulation pump cover is
not closed properly.
Washing is trapped in the
door.
Suction cap in the compartment for conditioner is not
correctly positioned or is
blocked.
o (RINSE HOLD) selected. Deselect o (RINSE HOLD).
Soaking program is finished.
Adjust threaded feet as per
the installation instructions.
Function is not impaired.
Check the drain hose and if
necessary remove any kink or
clean the circulation pump
and remove any foreign
bodies from the pump housing.
Dose detergent exactly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tighten the water inlet hose
Check drain hose and if
necessary replace.
Close cover properly.
Stop program, remove
washing from the door, start
a new program.
Clean detergent drawer,
place suction cap firmly in
position.
Pump out the water and set
the main wash cycle as
desired.
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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Drain hose is kinked. Remove kink.
Washing is not spun
properly, water is still
visible in the drum.
It is not possible to
open the door.
Rinse water is cloudy.
Remnants of detergent
are building up in the
detergent drawer.
Program selector skips
k (PRE WASH).
Program selector
remains stationary at
position 7 (SOAKING).
Stain remover is not
washed in.
Maximum pumping height
(drain height 1m above the
floor on which the machine
is standing) exceeded.
Circulation pump is blocked.
In the case of siphon connection: siphon is blocked.
Program is not yet finished;
M (ON/OFF) indicator lamp is
illuminated.
This is probably due to using
a detergent with a high silicate content.
Tap is not fully open. Open tap fully.
The sieve in the threaded fit-
ting on the water inlet hose
at the tap is blocked.
Sieve on threaded fitting for
the water inlet hose on the
machine is blocked.
k (PRE WASH) combined
with s (WOOLLENS).
Position 7 (SOAKING) is combined with s (WOOLLENS).
Position 1 (STAIN) is combined with s (WOOLLENS).
Please contact customer service who have a retrofit kit
for pumping to heights of
greater than 1m.
Switch off the machine and
unplug from the mains, clean
the circulation pump.
Clean siphon.
Wait until the M (ON/OFF)
indicator lamp extinguishes.
No negative impact on the
rinsing results, possibly use
liquid detergent.
Clean sieve.
Clean sieve.
k (PRE WASH) cannot be
combined with s
(WOOLLENS).
Position 7 (SOAKING) ca nnot
be combined with
s (WOOLLENS).
Position 1 (STAIN) cannot be
combined with s
(WOOLLENS).
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If the washing results are not satisfactory
If the washing is grey and there are calcium deposits in the drum
• Too little detergent was used.
• The wrong detergent was used.
• Special soiling was not pre-treated.
• Program or temperature not set correctly.
• When using component detergents, the individual components were
not used in the correct proportions.
If there are still gray stains on the washing
• Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with too
little detergent.
• Too lower temperature was used for washing.
• A common cause is that softener – particularly that in concentrated
form – has got onto the washing. Wash out any such spots as quickly
as possible and use that particular softener carefully.
If at the end of the last rinse foam is still visible
• Modern detergents can cause foam also in the last rinse. The washing
is however sufficiently rinsed.
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If there are white remnants on the washing
• This is an insoluble material contained in modern detergents.
This is not the result of unsatisfactory rinsing.
Shake or brush the washing. Perhaps you should turn the washing
inside out before washing in future. Reconsider choice of detergent,
possibly use liquid detergent.
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Perform emergency drain
• If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water then an
emergency drain must be performed.
• If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing
temperatures might occur, emergency draining must be carried out if
danger of freezing occurs.
Furthermore, the inlet hose must be disconnected from the tap and
laid on the floor.
Warning! Switch the washing machine off and pull the mains plug
1
prior to emergency draining.
Attention! The water which runs out of the emergency draining hose
can be hot. There is a danger of scolding! Before an emergency drain
first allow the water to cool down!
0 1. Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out.
2. Open the flap on the left of the pedestal
cover downwards and remove.
3. Remove the emergency drain hose from
the bracket.
4. Pull the emergency drain hose out a little.
5. Place the container under the hose.
6. Undo and remove the plug in the end of
the emergency drain hose by turning it in
an anti-clockwise direction.
The wash-water runs out. Depending
upon the amount of water, it may be
necessary to empty the container several
times. Temporarily close the emergency
drain hose with the plug to this end.
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When the water is completely drained:
7. Press the end stop firmly back into the emergency drain hose.
8. Push the emergency drain hose back in a little and allow it to snap into
the mounting.
9. Put on the flap and close.
The ECO valve does not function when the machine has been fully
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emptied. Therefore add approx. 1liter of water before the next wash
(pour in through the detergent drawer).
Clean the circulating pump
Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the mains plug
1
before cleaning the circulation pump!
0 1. First perform emergency draining (see above: "Perform Emergency
Drain").
2. Lay a cloth on the floor in front of the circulation pump cover. Some
water may run out.
3. Unscrew the circulation pump cover in an
anti-clockwise direction and remove.
4. Remove foreign body from the pump
housing.
5. Check whether it is possible to turn the
pump impeller. (Jerky pump movement is
normal.) If it is not possible to turn the
impeller, contact customer service.
6. Replace cover (insert stud on the cover
into the guide slot) and tighten in a
clockwise direction.
7. Close emergency drain hose, push in and
fix in place.
8. Close the flap.
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Additional Rinse/Water Cooling
The washing machine is set up for extremely low water consumption.
• For people who suffer from an allergy to detergents, it can be useful
to rinse with more water (additional rinse).
• It may be necessary to cool the water before it is pumped out in order
to prevent damage to plastic waste pipes (water cooling).
You can activate these functions using the More Water Switch.
3 The program duration and water consumption are increased by water
cooling and/or the additional rinse.
Position "1": Water Cooling
At the end of the main wash, the water is cooled (by adding cold water)
prior to pumping out.
This setting is only effective for t (COTTONS/LINEN) with a temperature above 40 °C.
Position "2": Water Cooling and Additional Rinse
The water is cooled as in position 1, and an additional
rinse is also performed during the t (COTTONS/LINEN), } (EASY-CARES) and à (DELICATES) programs.
3 As supplied the More Water Switch is set to position 0.
Make the Adjustment:
0 1.Pull out the detergent drawer until the More
Water Switch is accessible in the frame on the left.
2. Set the More Water Switch to
"1" (water cooling) or
"2" (water cooling and additional rinse).
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Installation and Connection Instructions
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Safety Precautions
• Do not tip the washing machine over the front or the left side (seen
from the front). Electrical components could become wet!
• Check the washing machine for transport damages. You should never
connect a damaged appliance. In the event of a damage consult your
dealer.
• Make certain that all shipping braces have been removed and that
the splash guard is attached to the appliance, see "Shipping Brace
Removal". Otherwise damage may occur to the machine or close by
furniture during the spin cycle.
• The plug may only be inserted into a properly installed earthing con-
tact safety socket. Extension cables, octopus plugs or adapters may
not be used.
• For permanent connection a current interruption device must be pro-
vided for in the electrical circuit (fuse, circuit breaker, ground fault
circuit interrupter or the like) with a contact opening of at least
3 mm which allows for disconnection of the appliance at all poles.
Permanent connection may only be carried out by an authorised
electrician.
• Before starting your appliance please ensure that the nominal volt-
age and type of current specified on the rating plate are the same as
those used at the place of installation. Please also refer to the rating
plate for the type of fuse to be used.
• Prior to carrying out modifications on the appliance (on the worktop
or front door) pull out the mains plug.
• The mains feed-line may only be replaced by the customer service or
by an authorised electrician.
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Dimensions of the appliance
Front and Side Views
Rear View
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Installation of the appliance
Washing machines with arched covers are not suited for installation
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beneath countertops.
Transporting the appliance
• Do not lay the washing machine on the front or on the left side (seen
from the front); otherwise the electrical components could become
wet!
• Never transport the appliance without transportation protection.
Remove the protection only at the place of installation! Transportation without protection can lead to damages to the appliance.
• Neither lift the appliance by an open door nor by the base.
• The appliance weighs approx. 85kg.
• By transportation with a trolley: Place the trolley only sidewise.
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Remove transportation protection
Attention! Be absolutely certain that all shipping braces have been
removed before installing the appliance.
Store all shipping braces in a safe place in case they are required for
future transport (moving).
Special spanner H and cover caps E (2 off) and G (1 off) are supplied
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with the appliance.
0 1. Remove flexible tubing holder A.
2. Remove the two screws B with special spanner H.
3. Remove the four screws C.
4. Detach transportation rail D.
5. Close the two large openings with the cover caps E.
Attention! Press cover caps forcefully in, so that they snap into the
rear wall (protecting the interior of the appliance against sprayed
water).
6. Drive in the screws C into the four small holes again.
7. Remove the screw and compression spring F with special spanner H,
cover the hole with caps G.
Attention! Press cover caps forcefully in, so that they snap into the
rear wall (protecting the interior of the appliance against sprayed
water).
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Prepare the installation place
• The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor wax and
other smearing substances, so that the appliance does not slip off. Do
not use any lubricant as sliding aid.
• Installation on a high-veil carpet or floor tiles with soft sponge backs
is not recommended because the standing safety of the appliance is
then no longer ensured.
• By installation surfaces with small-format tiles, lay a conventional
rubber mat underneath.
• Small unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by
laying pieces of wood, carton or similar elements, but rather basically
compensated by adjusting the screw feet.
• When it is unavoidable to install the appliance besides a gas or a
coal-fuelled cooker, due to spatial reasons: insert a piece of heatinsulating board (85 x 57 cm) between the cooker and the washing
machine; the board side facing the cooker must be provided with an
aluminium foil.
• The washing machine may not be installed in a frost-endangered
room. Frost-caused damages!
Flexible feed and drain tubings may not be crinkled or squeezed..
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Installation on a concrete base
When installing on a concrete base,
for safety reasons it is imperative
that steel plates are installed, the
washing machine is then installed in
these plates. The steel plates are
available from customer service
under ET-No. 645 425 058.
Installation on vibrating
floors
In the case of floors that vibrate, especially wooden floors with floorboards that flex, a water-proof wooden panel of at least 15 mm thickness must be firmly screwed to at least 2 floor beams. If possible, install
the appliance in a corner of the room: the wooden floor is more firmly
supported in the corners and thus has less tendency to resonant vibration.
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Levelling on uneven floors
Using the four adjustable threaded feet, compensation can be made for
unevenness in the floor and the height of the appliance adjusted. The
height can be adjusted over the range +10... -5mm.
To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the
transport braces.
0 1.Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head of the threaded foot
all the way to the stop.
2. Adjust the threaded feet so that the appliance is level and sits stably.
The appliance must not rock across the corners when operating under
load.
3. If necessary, check positioning with a spirit level.
Important! Never compensate for small areas of unevenness in the
floor through the use of wooden wedges, cardboard or the like. Levelling should only ever be performed by adjusting the feet.
Power supply
Details on the mains voltage,
type of current and the necessary fuse protection are to be
found on the rating plate. The
rating plate is above and
behind the door.
For permanent electrical connection within the electrical
circuit, provisions must be made which allow for electrical disconnection of the appliance from the mains with a contact opening of at least
3 mm at all poles. Suitable devices include circuit breakers, fuses
(threaded fuses must be entirely removed from the socket), ground
fault circuit interrupters and contactors. Permanent connection may
only be carried out by an authorised electrician.
;
This appliance conforms to the following EC directives
– "Low-Voltage Directive" 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973
and Directive amendment 93/68/EWG
– "EMC Directive" 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
and Directive amendment 93/68/EWG
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Water connection
The washing machine is provided with safety devices which prevent
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reverse pollution of drinking water and conform to the State regulations issued by water supply authorities (e.g. in Germany: DVGW Directives). Further protective measures in the installation are hence
unnecessary.
Attention! Appliances for cold water connection may not be connected to warm water!
Permissible water pressure
Water pressure must be equal to a least 1 bar (= 10N/cm2 = 0.1 MPa),
and no more than 10 bar (= 100N/cm
• By more than 10 bar: connect a pressure reduction valve upstream.
• By less than 1 bar: Unscrew the flexible inlet tubing on the magnetic
inlet valve on one side of the appliance and remove the flow meter
(thereby remove the sieve by means of a pair of pointed pliers and
then remove the rubber washer behind it). Remount the sieve.
2
= 1 MPa).
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Water feed
A flexible pressure tubing of 1.3m length is supplied.
If a longer feed tubing is needed, a complete VDE-approved tubing set
with mounted screw connections, supplied by our customer service,
should be used exclusively.
– For washing machines without Aqua-Control, tubing sets are
available in lengths of 2.2m, 3.5m and 5m.
– For washing machines with Aqua-Control, tubing sets are available
in lengths of 2.0m, 2.9m and 3.9m.
Attention! Under no circumstances may tubing be pieced together for
the purpose of lengthening!
Sealing rings are either inserted in plastic nuts of the tubing screw con-
3
nection or contained in an accompanying packet. Do not use other
seals.
0 1. Connect the angled hose connector to the
machine.
Attention! Plastic nut at the tube coupling
may only be hand tightened.
2. Connect the straight hose connector to a water tap
with an R 3/4 (inch) thread.
Attention! Only tighten the plastic nuts on the
hose connectors by hand.
3. By opening the water tap slowly prior to the initial
operation, check whether the connection is tight.
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Water drain-off
The drain-off tubing can be connected either to a siphon or be hanged
in a washing or sink basin or in a bathtub.
For extension (max. 3 m floor length and up to 80 cm high) only original tubing may be used. The customer service supplies drain-off tubing
of 2.7 and 4m lengths.
Water drain-off inside a siphon
The spout at the end of the tubing fits all common siphon types.
0 Make the connection spout/siphon secure with a tubing clip.
Water drain-off inside a basin
For hanging in a wash basin, sink or bath,
the drain hose must be prevented from
moving using the detachable elbow supplied.
The tube could otherwise be pushed out of
the basin by the reactive force imparted by
draining water.
Small sink basins are not suitable!
0 Fasten the elbow on the water tap or on
the wall by means of the hole.
Delivery heights above 1m
Every washing machine is provided with a suds pump for draining the
washing/rinsing suds, which can deliver liquids via the drain-off tubing
up to a height of 1m, measured from the standing level of the machine.
For delivery heights above 1m please establish contact with the AEG
customer service.
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Technical data
Height x Width x Depth85x60x60cm
Depth with open door 95cm
Height adjustmentapprox. +10/-5mm
Weight when emptyapprox. 85kg
Load (depending on the program)max. 5kg
Area of useHousehold
Wash cycle drum speed max. 53min
Spin cycle drum speedsee type plate
Water pressure1-10bar
(=10–100N/cm
2
= 0.1 – 1.0MPa)
-1
r.p.m.
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Service Departments
SERVICE DEPARTMENTS
ELECTROLUX s.r.o.
divize AEG Domácí spotøebièe
Servis
Hanusova ulice
140 21 Praha 4
Tel.: 02/61 12 26 21/26 22
Telefax: 02/61 12 29 47
tø. Gen. Piky 3
613 00 Brno
Tel.:05/45 24 51 13
Telefax: 05/45 24 51 03
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Guarantee Conditions
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Záruka, servis a náhradní díly
Pøeètìte si tento návod k obsluze a dodr¤ujte v nìm uvedené rady a pokyny. V mnoha
pøípadech si budete moci vyjasnit jakékoli pochybnosti sami a tudí¤ vyhnout se zbyteèným voláním do servisu. Pøedchozí èásti nazvané „Co dìlat, kdy¤...“ a „Servis“ obsahuje doporuèení, co by se mìlo zkontrolova døíve, ne¤ zavoláte servisního technika.
Jestli¤e po tìchto kontrolách závada stále existuje, zavolejte vaše nejbli¤ší autorizované servisní støedisko AEG. Ujistìte se, ¤e mù¤ete sdìlit model a seriové èíslo spotøebièe. Tyto informace naleznete na datovém štítku pøístroje. Originální náhradní díly lze
koupit od autorizovaných støedisek servisu AEG.
Podmínky záruky
My, výrobce, zaruèujeme, ¤e jestli¤e bìhem 12 mìsícù od data zakoupení tohoto
spotøebièe AEG se tento spotøebiè nebo jakákoli jeho èást uká¤ou jako vadné pouze z
dùvodu vadného zpracování nebo vadného materiálu, provedeme podle našeho uvá¤ení
bud’ opravu nebo výmìnu tého¤ bez placení za prací, materiál nebo pøepravu za pøedpokladu, ¤e
– spotøebiè byl správnì instalován a pou¤íván pouze na napìtí na štítku jmenovitých
hodnot
– spotøebiè byl pou¤íván pouze pro normální domácí úèely a v souladu s pokyny
výrobce pro provoz a údr¤bu na spotøebièi neprovádìla servis, údr¤bu ani opravu jiná
ne¤ námi autorizovaná osoba
– všechny servisní práce podle této záruky musí provádìt servis AEG nebo jím autorizo-
vané støedisko
– ka¤dý vymìnìný spotøebiè nebo vymìnìná vadná souèást se stanou naším vlastnict-
vím
– tato záruka platí vedle vašich zákonných nebo jinak právnì podlo¤ených práv
Výjimky – tato záruka se nevztahuje na:
– poškození nebo po¤adavky vzniklé v dùsledku pøepravy, nesprávného pou¤ití nebo
nedbalosti, výmìny ¤árovek a snímatelných èástí ze skla nebo plastických hmot
– náklady spojené s po¤adavky na odstranìní závad spotøebièe, který je nesprávnì
instalován
– spotøebièe, které jsou pou¤ívány v komerèním prostøedí vèetnì pronajímaných
– zemì Evropského spoleèenství. Lze pou¤ít standarní záruku, ale zajištìní, ¤e spotøebiè
splòuje normy platné v pøíslušné zemi, kam byl spotøebiè dopraven, je na zodpovìdnosti a na náklady vlastníka. Mù¤e být vy¤adován doklad o koupi.
Bezpeènost
Pøeètìte si tento návod a varovná upozornìní na zaèátku tohoto návodu.
Výrobce nezodpovídá za vady zpùsobené nesprávnì pou¤ívaným výrobkem nebo
výrobkem pou¤ívaným pro jiné úèely ne¤ jsou úèely specifikované v tomto
návodu.
If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section
"What to do when ..." in these user instructions. If you do not find any
applicable instructions there, contact your customer service centre.
(Addresses and telephone number can be found in the "Service Departments" section.)
Be well prepared before you phone. This facilitates the diagnosis and
the decision as to whether a customer service visit is necessary. With
our checklist you can gather important information before making
your call:
Make a note of the PNC number and
the S-number.
Both of these number can be found
on the rating plate on the inside of
the door of your washing machine.
S-No.
In addition to this please establish if possible:
• How is the malfunction noticeable ?
• Under what circumstances does the malfunction occur?
Service
You will be charged even during the warranty period
– if you could have corrected the malfunction yourself with the help of
the malfunctions table (see "What to do when ..." section),
– if the customer service technician is required to make several trips
because he had not received all relevant information before his visit,
and must return, for example, to pick up replacement parts. This
additional driving can be avoided if your telephone call is well prepared, as described above.
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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg