Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a
later date.
Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.
The following symbols are used in the text:
1Safety instructions
Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety.
Attention: Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted
technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as
manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about
the following safety instructions.
Before Using for the First Time
• Refer to the "Installation and Connection Instructions" further on in
this user information.
• If units are delivered in the winter months at minus temperatures:
Store the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours
before putting it into operation.
Correct Use
• The washing machine is only intended for washing normal domestic
washing. If the appliance is used for a wrong purpose or wrongly
operated, the manufacturer cannot assume any liability for any
damages.
• Additions or modifications to the washing machine are strictly forbidden due to safety reasons.
• Use only detergent which is suitable for washing machines. Refer to
the detergent manufacturer's instructions.
• The washing must not contain any flammable solvents. Also bear this
in mind when washing pre-cleaned washing.
• Do not use the washing machine for dry-cleaning.
• Dyes /dye-removing agents may only be used in the washing machine
if the manufacturer expressly permits use of these products. We cannot accept liability for any damage.
• Use only water from the water mains. Use rain water or service water
only if it meets the requirements defined in DIN 1986 and DIN 1988.
• Frost damage is not covered by the warranty! If the washing machine
is in a room subject to possible frost hazards, emergency emptying
must be carried out if there is a risk of frost (see the Section "Carrying out emergency emptying“).
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Operating Instructions
Child Safety
• Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for
children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children.
• Children frequently cannot recognise hazards involved in handling
electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure that they are properly supervised during operation and never allow children to play with the
washing machine -there is a riskthat they can lock themselvesinside it.
• Ensure that children or small animals do not climb into the washing
machine's drum.
• When disposing of washing machines pull out the mains plug, destroy
the door lock, cut off the electrical supply lead and dispose of the
plug and remaining cable. This means that playing children cannot
shut themselves in and cannot encounter a potentially lethal hazard.
General Safety
• Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified
specialists. Incorrect repairs may result in significant risk to the user.
If repairs are necessary, consult our customer service or your specialist dealer.
• Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the
conrol panel, work surface or base panel area are so badly damaged
that the interior of the unit is openly accessible.
• Switch off the washing machine before carrying out cleaning, care
and maintenance work. Also pull the mains plug out of the socket or,
– if it is permanently connected, – switch off the circuit breaker at
the household power distribution box or completely remove the
screw-in fuse.
• If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and shut off the tap.
• Never pull the cable to remove the plug from the socket. Always
pull the plug itself.
• Multiple connectors, couplings and extension cables must not be
used. There is a risk of fire with overheating!
• Do not spray down the washing machine with a water jet. Risk of
electric shock!
• The glass in the door becomes hot in the case of wash programmes
with high temperatures. Do not touch!
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Operating Instructions
• Allow the washing solution to cool before carrying out an emergency
emptying operation or cleaning the drain pump.
• Small animals can chew the power cables and water hoses. Risk of
electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away
from the washing machine.
Disposal
Packaging material
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The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<,
>PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate
container at the community waste disposal facilities.
2Old appliance
The symbol
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
W on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
1Warning! When an appliance is finished with, remove the plug from
the mains socket. Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them.
Destroy the door lock. This prevents children from trapping themselves
inside and endangering their lives.
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Operating Instructions
2 Environmental tips
• A pre-wash cycle is not necessary in the case of washing which is not
excessively dirt. This saves detergent, water and time (and is gentle on
the environment.)
• If the indicated load capacities are taken full advantage of, the washing machine is especially efficient.
• For small loads, use only one half to one third of the recommended
detergent quantity.
• Suitable pre-treatment enables marks and limited amounts of dirt to
be removed. You can then wash at a lower temperature.
• Wash slightly to normally dirty cottons with the energy-saving program.
• There is often no need for the softener. Try it once! If you use a drier,
your washing will become soft and fluffy even without a softener.
• In the case of medium to high water hardness (hardness range runs to
upwards, see "Detergent and care agents“), you should use a water
softener. The detergent can then always be metered for hardness
range I (= soft).
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Unit description
Front view
Drawer for
detergent and
care agent
Operating Instructions
Control panel
Rating plate
(behind filling
door)
Main door
Screw feet
(height-adjustable)
Drawer for Detergent and Conditioners
Main wash detergent
(powder) and water
softener if required
Flap in front of
drain pump
Pre-wash detergent,
In-wash stain
treatment products
or water softener
The programme selector is
used to select the wash cycle
(for example, water level, drum
movement, number of rinses,
spin speed) and the water
temperature according to the
type of washing.
Programme selector
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I (OFF)
• Switches the washing
machine off - at all other positions the machine is on.
• To amend programme settings selected by mistake, turn the selector
to I (OFF). This restores the original settings.
t (COTTONS/ LINEN)
Main wash cycle for Cottons/Coloureds (cottons/linens) from 30 °C to
95 °C.
Operating Instructions
} (EASY-CARES)
Main wash cycle for easy-care fabrics (mixed fibres) at 40 °C or 60 °C.
< (EASY IRON) position: main wash cycle at 40°C for easy-care
fabrics which, after washing with this programme, require only light
ironing or no ironing at all.
à (DELICATES)
Main wash cycle for Delicates at 30 °C or 40°C.
s (WOOL)/Ñ (SILK) P (Handwash)
Main wash cycle (cold or 30 °C) for machine-washable or handwashable woollen items and silk, carrying the symbol ï (Handwash).
u (GENTLE RINSE)
Separate gentle rinse, for example to rinse hand-washed items
(3 rinses, liquid conditioner washed in from æ compartment, spin).
v (DRAIN)
Draining of the water after one rinse hold (without spinning).
The effect of o (Rinse Hold) is that the washing is left to soak in the
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last rinse water, without spinning.
K (SPIN)
Draining of the water after Rinse Hold and Spin, or separate Spin for
hand-washed Cottons/Linen.
ECO (ENERGY SAVING)
Energy and water saving wash at approx. 60 °C for lightly to normally
soiled Cottons/Coloureds (cottons/linen) with an extended wash time
(cannot be combined with the ]/QUICK option).
Programme Option Buttons
The programme option buttons are used to adapt
the programme to suit the degree of soiling of the
wash. The programme options are not needed for
normally soiled washing.
The different functions can be combined together,
depending on the programme.
k (PRE-WASH)
Warm pre-wash before the main wash, which
follows automatically; intermediate spin in the
t (COTTONS/LINEN) and } (EASY CARES)
programme; no intermediate spin in the Ã
(DELICATES) programme.
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Operating Instructions
ä (STAIN)
For heavily soiled or stained washing. In-wash stain treatment products
are washed in at the optimum time as the programme progresses.
Can only be selected with wash temperatures of 40 °C and above, as
stain treatment products are only effective at higher temperatures.
] (QUICK)
Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled washing.
With the s (WOOL)/Ñ (SILK) P (Handwash) setting, the programme
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option buttons cannot be used. (Any buttons that are pressed have no
effect.)
Consumption Values and Programme Times
The following tables give the values for selected programmes under
standard conditions. The tables do, however, give a helpful guide for
normal household use.
Programme selector/Temperature
t (COTTONS/LINEN) 95
ECO (ENERGY SAVING) 60
t (COTTONS/ LINEN) 405520.5511 2
} (EASY-CARES) 402.5560.4576
à (DELICATES) 302.5580.3564
s (WOOL)/Ñ (SILK)
P (Handwash) 30
1) Note: Programme setting for testing in accordance with standard EN60 456.
Actual consumption will vary from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, inlet water temperature, room temperature, type and quantity
of washing, detergent used, variations in mains voltage and any option functions selected.
1)
Load
in kg
5561.90130
5490.94125
2520.3552
Water
in litres
Energy
in kWh
Time
in minutes
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Operating Instructions
Before the First Wash
0 1. Pull out the washing powder drawer slightly.
2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the washing powder drawer into
the washing machine. With the next program start, this will close the
solution container and the eco-sluice can function correctly.
3. Run the washing cycle without washing (t/COTTONS/ LINEN 95 °C,
with half the amount of washing detergent). This removes residues left
over from production on the drum and solution container.
Prepare washing cycle
Sort washing and prepare
• Sort the washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Was-
hing types and care codes").
•Empty all pockets.
• Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
• To prevent damage to the washing and tangled washing: Close zip
fasteners, button bed and pillow covers closed, tie up loose strings
e.g. of aprons.
• Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags,
anoraks etc.).
• In the case of knitted coloured textiles and also with wool and texti-
les with jewelry attached: turn inside out.
• Wash small and sensitive items (e.g. baby socks, tights and stockings,
bras etc.) in a washing net, a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger
socks.
• Handle curtains with particular care. Metal rollers or burred, plastic
rollers must be removed or tied into a net or bag. We cannot accept
liability for damage.
• Coloureds and white items must not be washed together in a washing
cycle. This could discolour white washing or turn it grey.
• There is often excess dye in new, coloured items. It is best to wash
such items separately the first time.
• Mix small and large items. This improves the washing effect and the
washing is more favourably distributed during spinning.
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Operating Instructions
• Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine.
• Do not place folded washing into the drum.
• Pay attention to the care instruction "wash separately" and "wash
separately several times".
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 their care symbols.
The temperature indicated on the care symbol is the maximum wash
temperature.
Cottons ç
Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to
machine washing or high temperatures. The t (COTTONS/LINEN)
programme is suitable for this type of washing.
Linen èë
Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to
machine washing. The t (COTTONS/LINEN) programme is suitable for
this type of washing.
Easy-Cares êí
Materials such as fine cotton, wool-blend fabrics, viscose, and synthetics
with these care symbols require gentler treatment. The } (EASYCARES)/< (EASY IRON) programmes are suitable for this type of
washing.
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Delicatesì
Materials such as layered fibres, microfibres, viscose, synthetics, and net
curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful treatment.
The à (DELICATES) programme is suitable for this type of washing.
Wool/silk and especially sensitive materials 9ìï
Woollens, wool blends and silk with these care symbols are particularly
sensitive to machine washing. The s (WOOL)/Ñ (SILK) P (Handwash) programme is suitable for this type of washing.
Important! Materials with the care symbol ñ (Not machine-
washable!) should not be washed in the washing machine.
Operating Instructions
Detergents and care agents
Which detergent and care agent?
Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
How much detergent and care agent?
The required quantity depends upon:
• extent of soiling of the washing
• on the hardness class of the mains water
• the amount of washing
If the detergent manufacturer does not give any metering quantities
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for small loads, add a third less for half a load or only half the amount
of detergent for small loads for < (EASY IRON) which is recommended for a full load.
Observe the instructions for use and dosing provided by the detergent
and conditioner manufacturer.
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Operating Instructions
Water softener
For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you
should use softener. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Then
always add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I
(= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the
local water hardness.
Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water
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pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the
package is sufficient.
Water hardness details
Hardness class
I - soft0 - 7to 1.3
II - medium hard7 - 141.3 - 2.5
III - hard14 - 212.5 - 3.8
IV - very hardgreater than 21greater than 3.8
Water hardness in °dH
(German hardness scale)
Water hardness in mmol
(millimol per litre)
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Operating Instructions
Running a washing cycle
Brief instructions
A washing cycle consists of the following steps:
0 1. Open the door and load the washing.
2. Close the door.
3. Add detergent/conditioner.
4. Set the appropriate washing programme:
– Set the programme and temperature using the programme selector
– Set programme options as required.
5. Change the Spin Speed /select o (RINSE HOLD) as necessary.
6. Start the washing programme by pressing the O/s (START/PAUSE)
button.
After the washing programme has ended:
Important! If the washing cycle has ended with a Rinse Hold, select
v (DRAIN) or K (SPIN) before opening the door.
7. Open the door and remove the washing.
The door can be opened after the K (DOOR) light goes off and the
L (END) light has come on.
8. To switch off the washing machine: turn the programme selector to
I (OFF).
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Operating Instructions
Opening and closing the door
0 To open: pull the door by the handle.
0 To close: push the door firmly shut.
When the machine is switched on,
the K (DOOR) light and the
O/s (START/PAUSE) light indicate
whether the door can be opened
K
(DOOR)
indicator
flashesflashesyes, after about 2 minutes
litlit
is offflashesyes
1) Door is locked due to high water level or high temperature.
If the L (END) light flashes 4 times, it means there was an attempt to
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start a wash programme without closing the door properly. If this
O/s (START/PAUSE)
indicator
Can the door be opened?
happens, push the door firmly shut and start the wash programme
again.
Add the washing
For the maximum filling quantities, see the "Program tables".
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See "Sort and prepare washing" for information on correctly preparing
the washing.
0 1. Sort and prepare the washing according to type.
2. Open the filling door: Pull on the handle of the filling door.
3. Fill with washing.
Important! When closing the door, make
sure no items of washing get stuck! This
could damage textiles and the unit.
4. Close the filling door securely.
no
1)
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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 drawer:
press the flap on the drawer so as to be
able to grasp the handle (1), and pull
out the drawer (2).
2. Add the detergent/conditioners.
Compartment for main
wash powder detergents
(If you use a water softener and need
the right-hand compartment for the
pre-wash/soaking agent, add the water
softener to the left-hand compartment
with the main wash detergent.)
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,
dissolve powdered starches.
Note: A small amount of water remaining in the liquid
conditioner compartment is normal and does not affect
rinse results.
Compartment for Pre-wash detergent
or in-wash stain treatment products
(for the k / PRE-WASH or ä / STAIN programme options only)
or for water softener
3. Push the drawer in fully.
If using liquid detergents/tablets:
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Add liquid detergent or tablets using the dosage container provided by
the detergent manufacturer. Follow the instructions on the detergent
packaging.
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Operating Instructions
Setting the washing programme
For the appropriate programme,
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temperature and possible
programme options suitable
for any type of washing,
see "Programme Tables".
0 1. Select the desired wash
programme and temperature
with the programme selector.
2. If required, select the appropriate programme
option(s):
The indicator of the selected programme option
illuminates.
– To change the selection, press another button.
– To cancel a selection, press the button again.
Changing Spin Speed/selecting o (RINSE HOLD)
0 To change the Spin Speed for the final rinse or
select o (RINSE HOLD):
Keep pressing the Spin Speed/o (RINSE HOLD)
button until the indicator light for the desired
speed (or o /RINSE HOLD) comes on.
If o (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
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adjusted to suit the washing programme:
– t (COTTONS/ LINEN)1000 revolutions per minute
– ECO (ENERGY SAVING)1000 revolutions per minute
– } (EASY-CARES)/<(EASY IRON)1000 revolutions per minute
– Ã (DELICATES)1000 revolutions per minute
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– s (WOOL)/ Ñ (SILK)
P (Handwash)
The speed of intermediate spins depends on the selected programme
and cannot be changed.
1000 revolutions per minute
Operating Instructions
Starting the Wash Programme
0 1. Check that the water tap is open.
2. To start the wash programme, press the O/s (START/
PAUSE) button. The wash programme starts.
If L (END) flashes 4 times when the O/s (START/
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PAUSE) button is pressed, the door is not closed properly. In this case,
push the door in firmly, and press O/s (START/PAUSE) again.
Programme Progress
Programme Progress Display
Prior to the start, the programme steps chosen
are displayed by the programme progress display.
During the wash programme, the current programme
step is displayed.
Changing the washing programme
Changing or cancelling the programme
0 1. Press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button.
2. Turn the programme selector to I (OFF). The washing programme is
cancelled.
3. Set another washing programme, if required.
Otherwise, turn the programme selector to v (DRAIN) or K (SPIN) and
press the O/s (START /PAUSE) button.
(The water is drained or the washing is spun.)
The washing programme can be temporarily interrupted at any time
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by pressing the O/s (START/PAUSE) button. It is then re-started by
pressing the button again. A washing programme can only be changed
after the programme selector has been turned to I (OFF).
Selecting a programme option
The programme options ] (QUICK) or ä (STAIN) can still be selected
after the programme has started.
0 1. Press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button.
2. Press the ] (QUICK) or ä (STAIN) button.
3. Press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button. The washing programme
continues.
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Operating Instructions
Changing the Spin Speed
The Spin Speed can still be changed or o (RINSE HOLD) set, while the
programme is running.
0 1. Press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button.
2. Change the spin speed with the Spin Speed/o (RINSE HOLD) button.
3. Press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button again. The washing programme
continues.
Washing cycle complete/removing the washing
Once a washing programme cycle has come to an end, L (END)
illuminates on the Programme Progress Display.
If o (RINSE HOLD) was selected, the indicator lights beside K(DOOR)
and L (END) come on.
0 1. After a Rinse Hold, the water must first be drained:
– Either turn the programme selector to I (OFF), then turn to
v (DRAIN) and press the O/s (START/ PAUSE) button
(the water is drained without spinning),
or
– turn the programme selector to I (OFF), then turn to K (SPIN) and
press the O/s (START/PAUSE) button
(the water is drained and the washing given a spin. The spin speed
can also be changed during the spin cycle).
When this stage of the programme is completed, the L (END) light
comes on.
2. Open the door.
The door can be opened after the K (DOOR) light goes off and the
L (END) light has come on.
3. Remove the washing.
4. Turn the programme selector to I (OFF).
5. Close the water tap.
6. After the washing cycle is completed, pull out the detergent dispenser
drawer slightly, to allow it to dry. Leave the door slightly open, to air
the inside of the washing machine.
Important! If the washing machine is not used for a long time:
Close the water tap and disconnect the washing machine from the
electricity mains.
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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
ç
Cottons/Coloureds
èç
Coloureds
èë
Easy-cares
êí
Delicates
ì
Wool/Silk (Handwash)
9ìï
3)
Max. Load
(Dry weight)
(or 15-20m
net curtains)
1)
Programme selector
2)
Temperature [in °C]
5kg
5kgECO (ENERGY SAVING)
5kg
2.5kg
1kg
2.5kg
2kg
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
95
t (COTTONS/LINEN)
30 to 60
} (EASY-CARES)
40, 60
< (EASY IRON)
40
à (DELICATES
2
30, 40
s (WOOL)/Ñ (SILK)
P (HANDWASH)
COLD, 30
Possible
programme
options
k (PRE-WASH)
or
ä (STAIN)
] (QUICK)
k (PRE-WASH)
or
ä (STAIN)
k (PRE-WASH)
or
ä (STAIN)
] (QUICK)
k (PRE-WASH)
or
5)
ä (STAIN)
] (QUICK)
k (PRE-WASH)
] (QUICK)
4)
4)
1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard load.
2) A 10 litre bucket holds around 2.5 kg of dry clothes (cotton).
3) Programme settings for testing in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and
IEC 60 456 are described in the chapter "Consumption Values and Programme Times“.
4) A temperature of at least 40 °C is needed for the STAIN programme, to make stain
treatment products effective.
5) Creasing can largely be avoided, but only by keeping wash loads under 1 kg, About
1 kg of dry clothes is equivalent to between 5 and 7 easy-care men's shirts.
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Operating Instructions
Separate Rinsing
Type of washing
Cottons/Coloureds5kg
Easy-Cares/Delicates
1) Reduced spin speed
Separate Spinning
Type of washing
Cottons/Coloureds5kg
Easy-Cares
Delicates
Wool/Silk (Handwash)
1) Reduced spin speed.
1)
1)
Max. load
(dry weight)
1)
1)
2.5kg
Max. load
(dry weight)
2.5kg
2.5kg
2kg
Programme selector
u (GENTLE RINSE)
Programme selector
K (SPIN)
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Operating Instructions
Cleaning and Care
Control panel
Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts.
0 Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, 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. Take the conditioner insert out of the
middle compartment.
4. Clean the conditioner insert under
running water.
5. Clean the compartments with warm
water from the rear side. 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 rinsing-in section of the washing
machine, particularly also the
nozzles on the top side of the rinsing-in chamber.
8. Set the detergent drawer into the
guide tracks and push in.
Washing Drum
The washing drum is made of stainless steel. Rusting foreign bodies in
the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.
Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with decalcifying
agents containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron, or
steel wool. Our Customer Service can provide suitable agents.
0 Remove any rust deposits on the drum using a stainless steel cleaning
agent.
Main door
0 Check on a regular basis to see if deposits or foreign objects are present
in or at the rubber sleeve behind the door, and remove.
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Operating Instructions
What to do if ...
Remedying Faults
In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of
the information provided here. If you call Customer Service to deal
with one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating fault, the
customer service technician's visit will not be free of charge, even during the warranty period.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The mains plug is not inserted. Insert the mains plug.
The house fuse has blown.Replace the fuse.
The washing
machine does not
work.
The door cannot be
closed.
The indicator
L (END) flashes
4times.
The indicator
L (END) flashes
once.
The indicator
L (END) flashes
8times.
The door is not closed
properly.
The O/s (START/PAUSE)
button was not pressed for
long enough.
The child safety feature is
engaged.
The door is not closed
properly.
The water tap is closed.
The filter in the socket of the
inlet hose is blocked.
Water tap is blocked with
limescale or is faulty.
The programme selector has
not clicked into place
correctly.
Close the door.
There should be an audible
click.
Press and hold the O/s
(START/ PAUSE) button until
the programme starts.
Release child safety feature
(see Section "Child Safety
Feature").
Close the door properly.
Start the programme again.
Open the water tap.
Start the programme again.
Close the water tap.
Disconnect the hose from the
water tap, remove the filter
and clean under running
water.
Check the water tap and have
it repaired if necessary.
First turn the programme
selector to I (OFF), then set
the desired programme to the
exact position.
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Operating Instructions
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
The washing
machine vibrates
when operating,
or is noisy.
Excessive foaming
during the main
wash.
Water leaks out
of the washing
machine.
Fabric softener was
not rinsed in, the
æ compartment is
filled with water.
Transit packaging was not
removed.
The machine is not level.
There is very little washing in
the drum (for example one
dressing gown).
Water could not be fully
drained out before spinning
because the drain hose is
kinked or the water pump is
blocked.
Probably too much detergent
has been used
The screw connection of the
inlet hose is leaking.
The drainage hose is leaking.
The drain pump cover is not
correctly closed.
Washing is caught in the door.
The emergency emptying hose
is not correctly closed or is
leaking.
The insert in the conditioner
compartment is not correctly
attached or is blocked.
Remove the transit packaging
as described in the Installation
and Connection instructions.
Adjust the feet according to
the Installation and
Connection instructions.
This does not affect the
operation of the machine.
Check the drain hose and
remove any kinks if necessary
or clean the water pump and if
necessary remove any foreign
bodies from the pump
housing.
It may be necessary to reduce
the amount of detergent used.
Follow the detergent
manufacturer's
recommendations.
Tighten the inlet hose screw
connection.
Check the drainage hose and
replace if necessary.
Close the 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.
Clean the detergent dispenser
drawer and attach the
conditioner insert correctly.
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ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Pay attention to the maximum
Washing is heavily
creased.
The washing has
not been spun as
dry as usual.
Washing is not
thoroughly spun,
water remains
visible in the drum.
The indicator
L (END) flashes
twice.
The door cannot be
opened when the
washing machine
is on.
O/s (START/
PAUSE) and K
(DOOR) lights come
on.
Probably too much washing
has been put in the drum.
The washing was not able to
be distributed evenly in the
drum prior to spinning.
The drain hose is kinked.Remove the kink.
The maximum pump height
(outlet height 1 m from
the base of the appliance)
is exceeded.
The drain pump is blocked.
For siphon attachments:
the siphon is blocked.
Door is locked due to high
water level, or high
temperature.
load quantity (see Programme
Tables). In the case of easycare 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 the machine and
disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the drain pump.
Clean the siphon.
Wait until the programme has
ended, the K (DOOR) light
goes off and the L (END)
light is lit.
If it is necessary to open the
door immediately,
Turn the programme selector
to I (OFF); then turn it to v (DRAIN). Press the O/ s
(START/ PAUSE) button.
When the water has been
pumped out, the door can be
opened.
Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Power failure
during a wash
programme (all
indicator lights
are off).
Remnants of
detergent are
building up in the
detergent drawer.
The rinse water is
cloudy.
When pressing
a programme
option button,
the corresponding
indicator does not
light up.
The failure may be caused by
a blown house fuse or by a
mains supply fault into the
house.
(For safety reasons, the door
remains locked for around
2 minutes.)
The water tap is not fully
opened.
The inlet hose filter in the in
coupling of the inlet hose at
the tap is blocked.
The cause is probably a
detergent with a high silicate
content.
The selected programme
option cannot be combined
with the set programme.
The programme continues
when power is restored.
If washing has to be taken out
during a power cut:
Turn the control knob to
I (OFF).
Carry out emergency emptying
(see Section "Carry out
emergency emptying“).
After about 2 minutes,
the door can be opened by
pulling on the handle.
Open the water tap fully.
Close the water tap. Unscrew
the inlet hose from the water
tap and from the machine.
Clean the filter.
This has no negative effects on
rinse results; use a liquid
detergent if necessary.
Make another selection.
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Operating Instructions
If the wash results are not satisfactory
Washing is grey and scale is being deposited in the drum
• Too little detergent is being used.
• The right detergent was not used.
• Special soiling was not pre-treated.
• Programme or temperature was not correctly set.
There are grey stains on the washing.
• Washing soiled with ointment, grease or oil was washed with too lit-
tle detergent.
• It was washed at too low a temperature.
• A common cause is that fabric conditioner – especially a concentrate
– has got onto the washing. Such stains should be washed out as
quickly as possible and make sure that you are careful when using
fabric conditioner.
After the last rinse foam can still be seen.
• Modern detergents may create foam even in the last rinse cycle. The
washing is however sufficiently rinsed.
There are white residues on the washing.
• This is due to the insoluble ingredients in modern detergents.
They are not caused by insufficient rinsing.
Shake or brush the washing. If possible turn the washing inside out
before washing. Check your choice of detergent. Especially with dark
colours it is advisable to use liquid detergents.
Carrying out emergency drainage
• If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution,
emergency drainage must be performed.
• If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost,
emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of
frost.
In addition: unscrew the inlet hose form the water tap and place it on
the floor. Empty the drainage hose.
Warning! Switch off the washing machine before performing emer-
1
gency drainage and pull out the mains plug.
Caution! The washing solution escaping from the emergency drainage
hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding! Allow the washing solution
to cool down before performing emergency drainage.
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Operating Instructions
0 1. Place a flat collecting vessel in order to collect the washing solution
which is draining off.
2. Fold open the flap in the right section
of the base outwards and pull it off.
3. Remove the emergency drainage hose
from its holder.
4. Place the container under the hose.
5. Detach the plug of the emergency drainage hose by turning it anticlockwise
and pull it out.
The washing solution runs out. Depending on the amount of solution, it may
be necessary to empty the collecting
vessel several times. To do this, close the
emergency drainage hose temporarily
with the plug.
When the water is completely drained:
6. Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it
clockwise to secure it.
7. Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder.
8. Put on the flap and close.
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Operating Instructions
Drain pump
The drain pump is maintainance-free. The cover of the drain pump is
required to be opened only in the event of a malfunction when no
more water is being pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked.
Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no
foreign objects present in the pockets or inbetween 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 (foreign objects are protected by the pump wheel).
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 motion and pull it out.
4. Remove any foreign objects and fabric
lint from the pump housing and from
the pump wheel.
5. Check that you are able to turn the
pump wheel at the very rear of the
pump housing. (If the wheel rotates
with a jerky motion, this is normal.) If
you cannot turn the pump wheel, please
contact customer service.
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Operating Instructions
6. Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert
the webs on the cover into the guide
slots and securely screw on the cover in
a clockwise motion.
7. Close the emergency emptying hose and
place it in the holder.
8. Close the flap.
Additional rinse cycles (Á+/RINSE+)
The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption.
However, people who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be
helpful to rinse with extra water.
If Á+ (RINSE+) is selected, two extra rinses are added to the
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t (COTTONS/LINEN), }(EASY-CARES), <(EASY IRON), and
à (DELICATES) programmes.
When delivered, the machine is not set for additional rinses.
To set the additional rinse cycles:
0 1. Turn the programme selector to t (COTTONS/LINEN, }(EASY-
CARES)/<(EASY IRON) or à (DELICATES) (any temperature).
2. Press and hold k (PRE WASH) and ] (QUICK) at the same time for at
least 2 seconds. On the programme progress display the Á (RINSE)
and Á+ (RINSE+) lights come on. The additional rinse cycles are set. It
remains set until cancelled again.
The additional rinse cycles raise water consumption and extend
3
programme times.
To cancel the additional rinse cycles
0 1. Turn the programme selector to t (COTTONS/LINEN), }(EASY-
CARES)/<(EASY IRON) or à (DELICATES) again.
2. Press and hold k (PRE WASH) and ] (QUICK) at the same time for at
least 2 seconds. Á+ (RINSE+) goes off on the programme progress
display. The additional rinse cycles are cancelled.
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Child Safety Feature
If the child safety feature is set,
the filling door can no longer be
closed and no washing program
can be started.
Setting the child safety feature
0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob
on the inside of the filling 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
• Do not tilt the washing machine onto its front or onto its right side
(viewed from the front). Electronic components can get wet.
• Check the washing machine for transport damages. A damaged unit
must never be put into operation under any circumstances. In the
event of damage, please contact your supplier.
• Ensure that all parts of the transport safeguard are removed and that
the unit is splash protected, see "Removing transport safeguard".
Otherwise, the units or neighbouring furniture can be damaged when
spinning.
• Always insert the plug into a correctly installed earthed socket.
• In the case of permanent connection: A permanent connection may
only be made by an authorised specialist.
• Before putting the machine into operation, ensure that the mains
voltage and current type shown on the unit's rating plate correspond
with those at the place where the machine is being installed. The fuse
rating is also found on the rating plate.
• Should work be carried out on the water supply installations in order
to allow the machine to be connected properly to the water supply,
this work must be carried out by an authorised installer.
• Should work be carried out on the mains supply in order to allow the
machine to be connected properly to the electricity supply, this work
must be carried out by an authorised electrician.
• The mains lead may only be replaced by the customer service or by an
authorised electrician.
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Installation and connection instructions
Installation of the appliance
Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing
3
under units.
Transporting the appliance
• Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side
(viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical components can get
wet.
• Never transport the unit without the transport safeguard. Do not
remove the transport safeguard until the appliance is at the installation location. Transporting the unit without the transport safeguard
can damage it.
• Lift the appliance neither by an open filling door nor by the base.
• When transporting the unit with a sack trolley: Attach the sack trol-
ley only at the side.
Removing the transit packaging
Important! Before using the appli-
ance for the first time, all parts of
the transit packaging must be removed! Keep the transit packaging
in a safe place, in case it is needed at
a later date when the appliance is to
be moved (e.g. moving house).
1. At the back of the appliance, open
both hose clips and remove both
hoses and mains cable.
2. Remove both hose clips from the appliance by jerking them hard.
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Installation and connection instructions
3. Remove both plastic caps sideways.
3Special spanner A and sealing caps B
(2 off) and C (1 off) are supplied
with the appliance.
4. Remove screw D with its compression spring using special spanner A.
5. Turn sealing cap C upside down as
shown in the illustration.
6. Seal hole using sealing cap C.
7. Unscrew and remove two screws E
using special spanner A.
8. Unscrew and remove four screws F
using special spanner A.
9. Remove transit bar G.
10. Screw in the four screws F again.
11. Seal the two big holes using sealing
caps B.
Important! Press all sealing caps B
(2 off) and C (1 off) in firmly, so that
they snap into place. (Splash protection).
Prepare the installation place
• The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish
residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip
away. Do not use lubricants as a 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.
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Installation and connection instructions
• Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by
laying pieces of wood, card or similar materials, but rather should
always be compensated for by adjusting the screw feet.
• If, for space reasons, it is not possible to avoid setting up the unit
directly next to a gas or coal-fired cooker: install a thermal insulation
panel between the cooker and washing machine (85 x 57cm) which
must have an aluminium film on the side against the cooker.
• The washing machine must not be set up in a room where there is a
danger of frost. Frost hazard!
• Flexible feed and drain tubings may not be crinkled or squeezed.
Installation on vibrating floors
Where the floor vibrates, particularly in the case of wooden beam
floors with pliable boards, securely screw a water-resistant wooden
panel at least 15mm thick onto at least 2 floor planks. If possible, set up
the unit in the corner of a room, as the wooden floor is optimally restrained there and is therefore least likely to be subject to resonance
vibrations.
Compensate for floor unevenness
Floor unevenness can be compensated for and the height can be corrected with the four adjustable screw feet. The height can be adjusted
in 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 as far as it will go.
2. Adjust the screw feet so that the
unit is horizontal and stable. The
unit must not wobble over when
loaded.
3. If necessary, check the setting
with a spirit level.
Important! Minor unevenness of
the floor surface should never be
levelled out by laying pieces of
wood, card or similar materials,
but rather should always be compensated for by adjusting the adjustable feet.
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Installation and connection instructions
Electrical connection
Details of the mains voltage, current
type and required fuses can be
found on the rating plate. The
rating plate is located at the top
above the filling 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 complies with the following EC directives:
;
– The "Low Voltage Directive" 72/23/EU with changes
– The "EMC Directive" 89/336/EU with changes
Water connection
The washing machine has safety features which prevent back-contami-
3
nation of the drinking water and which conform to the national regulations of the water authorities (e.g. for Germany: DVGW guidelines).
This means that additional protective measures in the installation are
not necessary.
Important!
– Units for connecting to cold water must not be connected to hot
water.
– Use only new hose sets for the connection.
Permissible water pressure
The water pressure must be at least 1 bar (= 10 N/cm2 = 0.1 Mpa),
maximum 10 bar = 100 N/cm
• If more than 10 bar: Connect a pressure-reduction valve upstream.
• If less than 1 bar: Unscrew the inlet hose on the unit side at the sole-
noid intake valve and remove the flow regulator (to do this, remove
the filter with pointed pliers and take out the rubber washer behind).
Replace the filter.
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2
= 1 Mpa).
Installation and connection instructions
Water inflow
A pressure hose of 1.35m 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 our Customer
Service 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 2.0m, 2.9m and 3.5m are available for washing
machines with Aqua-Control.
Important! Never cut into pieces in order to extend the hoses!
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 run it
to the right or left as shown in
the diagram.
– Tighten the hose screw connec-
tion only by hand.
2. Connect the hose with the
straight connection to a water valve with a
screw thread R 3/4 (inches).
Important! Only tighten the screw connection
manually.
3. By slowly opening the water valve before putting the washing machine into operation, check
that the connection is free of leaks.
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Installation and connection instructions
Water drain
The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a
wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub.
Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the
floor and then up to 80cm high). Customer Service stocks drainage
hoses in lengths of 2.7 and 4m.
Important! It is essential to lay the drainage hose without kinks.
Water drain-off inside a siphon
The grommet on the hose end fits all
standard siphon types.
0 Secure the connection between the
grommet and siphon with a hose clamp.
Water drain-off inside a basin
Important!
– Small basins are not suitable for
drainage. Water could overflow!
– The end of the drainage hose must not
be submerged in the pumped-out
water. Otherwise, the water could be
sucked back into the unit.
– When hanging in a wash basin or a
bath tub, the drainage hose must be
secured with the supplied attachable
bend to prevent it slipping. The backsurge force of the escaping water
could otherwise force the hose out of
the basin.
0 Tie the bend to the tap or the wall using
a piece of string.
Delivery heads over 1m
To pump off the washing / rinsing solution, every washing machine has
a drain pump which carries liquids up to a height of 1m via the drainage hose, calculated from the machine's standing surface.
Please contact Customer Service for delivery heads of over 1m.
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Installation and connection instructions
Technical data
Adjustment possibilityApprox. +10 / -5mm
Filling quantity (program-dependent)max. 5kg
Area of useDomestic
Drum speed, spinningSee rating plate
Water pressure1-10 bar (= 10 - 100 N/cm
= 0.1 - 1.0 Mpa)
LAVAMAT W 1050
Manufacturer's name or trade markAEG
Manufacturer's model or type number47 B MG CB 13 A
Country of originGermany
Rated voltage220 V
Rated frequency 60 Hz
Rated input2000 W
Rated operating and rest time respectively125 minutes (60 °C)
Total maximum rated input of the motors
and heating elements that can be in circuit
simultaneously
Washing capacity in kg5 kg
Capacity of the water extractor in kg5 kg
Standard quantity of water in litres49 l
2100 W
2
Dimensions
(dimensions in mm)
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Guarantee/Customer Service
Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland
In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden.
Further after-sales service agencies overseas
In these countries our AEG-Electrolux agents’ own guarantee conditions are applicable. Please obtain further details direct.
Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente
Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la région sont valables. Vous pouvez les consulter sur place.
Otros puntos de Postventa en el extranjero
En estos países rigen las condiciones de nuestros representantes locales.
las cuales pueden ser consultadas allí mismo.
Ulteriori uffici del servizio tecnico assistenza clienti all’estero
In questi paesi sono valide le condizioni di garanzia dei partner locali.
Queste condizioni possono essere esaminante sul luogo.
Serviços de assistência técnica no estrangeiro
Nestes países são válidas as condições de garantia dos concessionários
locais, podendo aí ser consultadas.
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saját jótállási feltételek alkalmazhatók. A további adatokat kérjük
közvetlenül szerezzék be.
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Servisne službe
Na garancijskem listu boste našli seznam pooblašèenih servisnih
služb AEG-Electrolux.
U.A.E. Abu Dhabi
Universal Trading Company
P.O. Box 43 99
Tel.: 6335331
Service Center 6733974
Egypt
Middle East Commercial
Center
4 Salah El Dein St. - 2nd floor
Heliopolis, Kairo
Egypt
Tel.: 2024181719
Awad Badi Nahas Est
Shara Siteen
Jeddah 21463
Phone: 6646583
Alia Trading Co
Mecca Road
Riyadh 11491
Phone 4645977
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Japan
Electrolux Japan Ltd.
Domestic Appliances
Department
Maruzen Showa Warehouse
Building
Tookai 4-5-12, Ota-ku
143-006 Tokyo
Tel.: 0120-13-7117
Fax: 03-3790-5257
In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can
remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”).
If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the
Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.
In order to be able to assist you
quickly, we require the following
information:
– Model description
– Product number (PNC)
– Serial number (S No.)
(for numbers see rating plate)
– Type of fault
– Any error messages displayed by
the appliance
So that you have the necessary reference numbers from your appliance
at hand, we recommend that you write them in here:
Model description:.....................................
PNC:.....................................
S No:.....................................
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