AEG-Electrolux 1050VI User Manual

LAVAMAT 1050 VI

La lavabiancheria-ecologica
La lavadora ecológica
A máquina de lavar roupa ecológica
The ecological washing-machine

Istruzioni per l’uso
Instrucciones para el uso
Instruções de utilização
Operating Instructions

AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT

Allow me to introduce myself

I am AEG’s ÖKO LAVAMAT washing machine. I’m very economi­cal with electricity, gentle with your laundry, particularly quiet when
I’m working, simple to use and easy to care for.

If, before using me, you read and carefully follow the
instructions in this book, you are sure to be very happy with
the way I wash your laundry!

Description of the appliance

Detergent dispenser

drawer

SYSTEM

–

ÖKO

ON/OFF

switch

Option

buttons

Programme

selector

Filter

Water inlet hose

Electric cable

Adjustable feet

Drain hose

Transit devices

fixing screws

MADE IN GERMANY

Ecological in practice, not just theory

Printed on recycled paper-

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Contents

Warnings 115

Before installing... 115
Warnings 115

The AEG Öko-System / Ecological hints 117
Installation instructions 119

Removing the transit devices 119
Positioning 121
Building-in 123

Connection 126

Electrical connection 126
Connection to the mains water supply 126
Water drainage 127

Brief instructions 128
Preliminary operations for washing 129

Sorting and selecting garments 129
Pre-treatment 129
Precautions 130
Load sizes 130

Selecting the programme 131

Programme selector/switching on 131
Programme phase indicator 132
Option buttons and functions 133

Detergents 136

Choice of detergent 136
Amount of detergent 137
Preliminary water softening 137
Using the detergent 138

End of programme 139
Additional rinse/Cooling 139
Programme chart 140
Maintenance and cleaning 142

Detergent dispenser drawer 142
Cleaning the filter/Emergency emptying 143
Other 144

How to deal with problems... 145
Customer service 148
Technical specifications 149

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Warnings

– Follow the instructions for installation and electrical connection.
– Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged (for example dur-

ing transport).

– Any water found in the detergent dispenser drawer is there as a

result of factory testing.

– To remove any manufacturing residues from the drum and the

tub, carry out a wash cycle without any laundry, with the
machine set on the 60°C coloureds programme and with 1/2 a
measure of detergent.

AEG household electrical appliances comply with general techni­cal safety manufacturing standards and with all safety regulations
on the use of electrical appliances. However, the manufacturer is
obliged to bring the following safety points to the attention of the
user:
– Before using the appliance, make sure that the voltage and type

of current indicated on its rating plate correspond to the mains
voltage and type of current in the place where it is to be installed.
The rating plate also gives details of the electrical protection
required.

– If the appliance is installed in a location which is not insulated

against frost, the emergency emptying procedure (see “Emer­gency emptying”) should be used whenever there is any risk of
the temperature dropping below zero.

– Always disconnect the appliance before cleaning it or carrying

out any maintenance. To be absolutely safe, check that the plug
is removed from the socket or that the mains switch or safety
circuit breaker are in the OFF position (see instructions for instal-

lation and electrical connection).
– Avoid spraying the appliance with water.
– Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the cable;

always take hold of the plug itself!
– Never start the appliance if:

the power supply cable is damaged
there are obvious signs of damage in the control panel area,
to the top or along the base.

– Repairs must only be carried out by qualified persons.

Inexperienced repairs can seriously endanger the user.

Always contact the Service Centre or an authorized dealer. Only

genuine AEG spares comply with all standards!

Before
installing...

Warnings

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– Do not allow children to play with the appliance and keep pets

well away from it.

– For safety, when disposing of the appliance make sure that the

door catch is inoperative and cut off the power supply cable.

– The Manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by

incorrect or improper use of the appliance for purposes for

which it was not originally designed.
– Never put your hands in the drum whilst it is still rotating.
– Never touch the glass in the porthole door when the appliance

is being used on a high-temperature programme; the glass gets

very hot and can cause burns.
– There is a danger of scalding if the porthole door or filter cover

are opened during operation.
– The water drain hose must be properly fixed to avoid any risk of

scalding or flooding.
– In the event of a fault, close the mains water taps and discon-

nect the appliance from the power supply by pulling out the plug

or switching the safety circuit breaker (or breakers) to the OFF

position.
– Keep packaging materials away from children, especially cello-

phane which is particularly dangerous.
– If washing garments which have previously been dry cleaned,

first make sure that any remaining inflammable solvents have

completely evaporated.
– If the appliance is to be connected to a rainwater or other simi-

lar source of water instead of the mains water supply, follow the

Water Board regulations.

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The Manufacturer accepts no responsibility for accidents
resulting from failure to observe the above safety recom­mendations.

The AEG ÖKO-System / Ecological hints

SYSTEM

–

ÖKO

MADE IN GERMANY

This new machine is part of AEG’s ÖKO-System range, which
meets all requirements for modern handling of laundry with
reduced consumption of water, energy and detergent.

This is a rinsing and spinning process developed by AEG which
ensures the best washing results with reduced water consump­tion.

The automatic metering device automatically regulates the amount
of water used according to the size of load and type of fabric.

The drum is fitted with special paddles which keep the water mov­ing upwards. In this way, the laundry is soaked more evenly and
faster.

Preliminary softening of the water, achieved by means of a two­stage device for dispensing the softener and detergent, ensures
ecological operation even in very hard water areas.

All the materials used for packaging are non-polluting! They may
be disposed of quite safely.
Plastic materials can be recycled and are marked with the follow­ing symbols:

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

Sensortronic

Automatic
metering

Drum paddles

Preliminary
water softening

Packaging
information

You are advised to dispose of all cardboard packaging in special
paper collection containers so that it can be recycled.

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Ecological

suggestions for

economical

washing

For medium soiling, use programmes without prewash. This
will save detergent and water.

Always wash full loads for maximum savings.

Use the “ENERGY SAVING” (Economy) programme for nor­mally or lightly soiled cottons and coloureds.

For best results, even at low temperatures, remove individual
stains from laundry before washing.

Use minimum amounts of detergent. Follow the instructions on
the pack.

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Installation instructions

All transit devices must be removed before installing and
connecting the appliance.

Proceed as follows:
Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt.

back

P0255

Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses.
This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces
between the machine and the floor.

Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by
unscrewing the central screw.

bottom

Removing the
transit devices

P0457

Carefully remove the right-hand bag.

bottom

P0015

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Carefully slide out the other bags.

bottom

P0016

Re-fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door
hinges (in the plastic bag) and the previously removed screw.

bottom

P0453

Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from
the back.

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back

P0256

Pull out the three plastic pegs from the holes into which the bolts
were fitted.

Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find at the back
of the appliance.

back

P0020

Hint:

Keep all transit devices for re-use in case you move house.

The machine stands on four adjustable rubber feet which can be
used to compensate any unevenness in the floor or to adjust the
machine to the correct height.

P0254

Positioning

121

Lock the feet in position by fully tightening up the locknuts.

P0509

The appliance must be level and resting on all four feet. It must not
tilt when pressure is exerted on one side only. If necessary, use a
spirit level to check that it is perfectly level.
The floor must be clean, dry and free of any wax residue or other
polish to prevent any risk of sliding. Never use viscous substances
to move the appliance by sliding it across the floor!
It is inadvisable to stand the appliance on long pile carpet or rugs
or on layers of foam rubber, as this could make it unstable. Place
a rubber mat beneath the appliance if the floor is made of very
small tiles.
If the appliance is to be placed on non-solid flooring, especially
made of wooden joists and flexible boards, a waterproof wood
panel, 15 mm thick, must be secured with screws to at least two
of the floor joists. If possible, the machine should be placed in a
corner of the room, as this is where the joists are most firmly fixed
and have less tendency to flex.
Never use wedges of wood, cardboard or other similar materials to
compensate for unevenness in the floor.
If space is tight and you cannot avoid placing the machine next to
a gas oven or coal burning stove, a sheet of insulating material
(85 x 57 cm), covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the
oven or stove, must be fitted between the two appliances.

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This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen fur­niture.
The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A.

600

596

515

600 min.

Building-in

818

P0965

176,5

416

165

120

541

8

195

160

90
490

820 min

A

The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door
opening from right to left.
In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges (1) and the
counter-magnet (6) provided with the appliance, at the right level
(Fig. B).

6

1
1

7

2

4

5

3

3

8

P0982

2

B

Preparation and
assembly of the
door

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a) Door

The dimensions of the door should be:

- width 595-598 mm

- thickness 16-22 mm
The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height of the adjacent furni­ture's base.

b) Hinges

To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm,
depth 14 mm) on the inner side of the door. The distance between
the holes must be 416 mm.
The distance (B) from the lower part of the worktop to the centre
of the upper hole is approx. 178 mm.
This is not a precise dimension since adjacent furniture also has
to be taken into account. The door height can be adjusted by
+/- 3.5 mm by means of the hinges.
The required dimensions are given in the picture C.
The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood
(2-Fig. B).

HOLE DIA. 35 mm - Depth 14 mm

16-22

B

416

C

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22+1,5

595-598

P0026

C

c) Mounting the door

Fix the hinges to the machine by means of the M5x9 screws
(3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible
uneven thickness of the door.
To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw
(3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again.

d) Counter-magnet (6)

The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door.
To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to
screw the counter-magnet (6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the
inner side of the door.
Its position must correspond to the magnet (4) on the appliance
(see picture D).

6

4

P0984

8

If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of
the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the rubber cap (5) (Fig. B and E).
Mount the countermagnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously
described.

Important: the plastic screw (8) should never be loosened (Fig. B
and E).

D

E

4

5

P0983

6

7

1

3

8

2

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Connection

Electrical

connection

Connection to

the mains water

supply

Details of the mains voltage, type of current and protection
required are given on the appliance rating plate which can be
found on the frame, after opening the porthole door.

If the appliance is to be permanently connected to the power sup­ply you must install a circuit breaker with a gap of at least 3 mm
between the contacts, which enables the appliance to be com­pletely isolated from the mains supply.

The mains supply cable must not be extended. If it is not long
enough, replace it with a new, longer cable or move the appliance
closer to the power socket.

Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread after hav­ing inserted the small filter supplied with the machine.

P0003

The minimum water pressure must be 5 N/cm
100 N/cm

2

.

2

and the maximum

If the pressure is too high, a reduction valve should be used.

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The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you
cannot move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose
specially designed for this type of use.
The end of the hose connected to the back of the machine can be
turned in any direction. Simply slacken the connector fitting, posi­tion the hose as required and fully tighten the connector to avoid
leakage of water.

P0021

rinse water. This pump is controlled by the programme selector
mechanism and is capable of pumping water through the drain
hose to a height of up to 1 m above the surface on which the
machine is standing.

The curved end of the drain hose can be positioned in two ways:
Hooked over the edge of the sink. In view of the speed with

which the water comes out during the discharge phase, it is impor­tant to ensure that the curved end of the hose cannot slip off the
edge of the sink. It should therefore be tied to the tap with a piece
of string or secured to the wall with a hook, by inserting the hook
into the hole provided in the curved part of the hose.

P0235

Joined into a branch of the sink waste pipe. The branch must
be above the sink trap and at least 60 cm above the floor.

Water drainageEvery appliance is fitted with a pump for discharging the wash and

The drain hose may be extended up to a maximum length of
400 cm. Use an extension with an internal diameter the same as
that of the original hose. Use a suitable connector.

The hose extension must rest on the floor and only the part near
the drainage point must be raised.

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Brief instructions

Prepare the laundry

Sort and select garments, carry out any pre-treatment

Switch the machine on

Press the ON/OFF button

Select the programme

Tur n the selector dial to the required programme
Press any option buttons required

Open the porthole door

Load the laundry into the machine

Close the porthole door

Measure out the detergent

Press the START/PAUSE button

At the end of the programme

Release the ON/OFF switch

Open the porthole door and remove the laundry

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Preliminary operations for washing

Check that garments are machine-washable by looking at the
international wash code symbols on the label.

Whites

Coloureds

Synthetics

Delicate fabrics

Wool

95

60

40

60

40

3040

3040

Sort clothing according to type of fabric, degree of soiling and
wash temperature.

Wool garments marked with only the symbol should not
be washed in your machine, but those on which the symbol is
accompanied by the words “non felting” or “machine-wash­able” may be machine-washed.

Never machine-wash garments labelled with the following
symbols:

Hand wash only

Do not wash in water

Sorting and
selecting
garments

A

P

Dry clean only

F

Do not dry clean

May be bleached

Do not use bleach

Always follow the instruction “Wash separately”.

New coloured items often contain excess dye which could run
and stain other , lighter items in the wash. It is advisable to wash
these items separately the first time.

If possible, treat stains when they are still new. Use water, soap or
suitable detergents (stain remover spray, stick, paste, etc.).

Pre-treatment

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Precautions

Empty all pockets.
Be particularly careful to remove metal objects (paper clips,
safety pins, loose change, etc..).

Do up buttons and hooks, close zips and press studs.
Tie up loose belts or long apron strings.
Tur n woollen garments, coloured embroidered garments and

those with sewn-on designs inside out.
Very small or delicate items (e.g. baby socks, tights) can be

protected by placing them inside a pillowcase with zip fasten­er, or inside long socks.

Treat net curtains with special care.

The fabric may be damaged by opening the window or when
removing the curtains for washing (pulled threads). Remove
metal or plastic hooks or enclose in a net or cloth bag.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage.
Net curtains should be spin dried only if the manufacturer’s
label states that this may be done.

Load sizes

(Maximum load

of dry laundry)

Whites/coloureds (cotton and linen) 4.5 kg

Soak 4.5 kg

Synthetics 2 kg

Delicate fabrics 2 kg

Curtains 15-20 m

2

depending
on type of

material
Woollens 1 kg
Quick wash programme for whites/coloureds 2.2 kg
Quick wash programme for

synthetics/delicate fabrics 2 kg

Whenever possible, load the machine to maximum capacity; full
loads are more economical.
Do not however exceed the maximum load as this could lead to
poor washing results.
Reduce the load when washing fabrics which are particularly sub­ject to creasing.

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Selecting the programme

Start/pause button

700 1000850

O
G
F
D
C
B
A

95

E

60

50

40
30

30

40

30

60

50

40

30

40

ON/OFF switch

Option buttons

Programme phase

indicator

Programme selector

Programme selector/Switching on

The programme selector dial may be turned clockwise or anti­clockwise.
When the ON/OFF switch is pressed the machine switches on
(power ON) or off.

O
G

C

D
B

95

E

F

60

50

40

30

LINEN

COTTON
WHITES AND
COLOUREDS

A

40

60

50

SYNTHETICS

WOOL



DELICATES

30

40

30

40

30

Y ou may select normal washing pr ogrammes, or the following spe­cial programmes:

For normally or lightly soiled cotton and linen whites the ECONO­MY ( ) programme may be used instead of the 95°C programme.
The duration of the programme will be maintained, but the wash­ing temperature is reduced to about 67°C, to save energy.



ECONOMY

For heavily soiled fabrics (except wool and delicates) the SOAK
programme “A” may be selected.
The cycle is performed at 40°C and ends with water in the drum.
To drain the water depress the START/PAUSE button. After 18
hours soaking the water is drained automatically.

This programme allows you to rinse and spin separately, items
which have been washed by hand.

SOAKING “A”

GENTLE
RINSES “B”

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SOFTENING “C”

This programme is for garments which have just been washed and
need softening. Pour the liquid additive into the dispenser com­partment marked with the symbol. The programme ends with
spin at 1000 rpm.

DRAIN “D”

LONG SPIN “F”

GENTLE

SPIN “G”

CANCEL “O”

Water may be pumped out at the end of a programme, which ends
with water in drum.

Spin for cottons and linen at 1000 rpm.
Spin at 700 rpm for synthetics/delicate fabrics and for woolens.

It cancels the previously selected functions.

Programme phase indicator

PREWASH
MAIN WASH

RINSES
RINSE HOLD
PUMP OUT
SPIN
END

When a programme is selected, the lights corresponding to the
phases making up the programme come on.
When the programme starts, the light corresponding to the pro­gramme phase in progress comes on.
The end of the programme is indicated by the END light .

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Option buttons and functions

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights
come on. When they are pressed again, the lights go out.
If a button whose function is not compatible with the programme
selected is pressed, all the lights will start to flash. After about 1
second, they will go out.

ON/OFF switch

When this switch is pressed, the machine switches on. An
acoustic signal will sound and the pilot light on the left comes on.
If the programme selector dial is positioned on a programme, the
pilot light corresponding to the Start/Pause button flashes and
the programme phase indicator shows the different phases that
make up the cycle.
When the switch is pressed again, the machine switches off.

Spin

700 - 850 - 1000
This button allows you to select a slower spin speed than normal.

If this button is not pressed spinning will automatically be per­formed at the maximum speed for the programme selected.

This is important when wishing to dry laundry in a tumble
dryer because you will save time and energy.

ON/OFF

SPIN

133

If you select 850 or 700 rpm for cottons the machine will carry out
an extra rinse.

Synthetics and wool are spun at a maximum of 850 rpm. The spin
speed may be reduced from 850 to 700 rpm.

For delicate fabrics, the maximum spin speed is 700 rpm.
If you select 700 rpm for synthetics by choosing at the same time

the additional rinse option (see page 139), this rinse will be per­formed with more water.

QUICK WASH

VARIOMATIC

Quick wash

The quick wash option may be selected with all programmes,
except the following: Economy, wool, delicates, intensive and all
programmes with prewash. It is particularly suitable for lightly
soiled loads. The washing time is reduced.

Variomatic

A specially gentle spin may be selected with all programmes, giv­ing the following effects:

– for cottons, softening “C” and spin programme “F” a

VARIOMATIC spin programme is performed before the normal
final spin. The spin takes place in stages, so allowing the laun­dry to untangle itself during and at the end of the spin pro­gramme. The cycle time is increased.

– for synthetics/delicate fabrics

The “Rinse Hold” (water in drum) phase is eliminated and a sin­gle gentle spin is performed at a maximum of 850 rev/min for
synthetics, and 700 rev/min for delicate fabrics.

– for wool

The “Rinse Hold” phase is eliminated and a single gentle spin is
performed at a maximum of 850 rev/min.

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Prewash

A programme with prewash may be selected for heavily soiled
items.

Result:
A prewash cycle at a maximum temperature of 40°C is performed

before washing.
The prewash function cannot be used with the wool programme or

when the QUICK WASH button is selected.

PREWASH

Intensive

The intensive option may be selected with all programmes except

ECONOMY, WOOL, DELICATES and when the QUICK WASH
button is selected. It allows thorough washing of heavily

soiled laundry. The wash cycle time is extended by 10 minutes.

Start/Pause

After selecting the programme, the pilot light over this button starts
to flash.
Wait 2-3 seconds before depressing the START/PAUSE button .
When the button is pressed, the pilot light goes out and the pro­gramme starts after 15-20 seconds.
To interrupt the programme or to open the porthole door in the
middle of a programme, press this button again. The pilot light will
start to flash.

The door can only be opened after about 2 minutes.

When the button is pressed again, the programme resumes and
the light goes out.

Important: The door can only be opened if the water level is low­er than the bottom of the porthole. Otherwise, the water must first
be pumped out.

The START/PAUSE button can also be used to pump out the
water after the SOAK programme and after a programme which
ends with water in drum: the soaking water is only pumped out,
whilst in the other programmes the machine will perform a short
spin.

INTENSIVE

START/PAUSE

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Detergents

Choice of
detergent

Any of the modern, commercially available detergents made for
use in domestic washing machines may be used.
The type of detergent used depends on the type of fabric and soil­ing.

The various types of soiling are:

Dirt, e.g. dust, soot, sweat, organic stains, etc.

Stains which respond to bleach, e.g. red wine, fruit, veg-

etables, etc.

Protein stains, e.g. blood, milk etc.

Detergents are available in the following forms:

Powder detergent, with bleaching agent

Liquid detergent, without bleaching agent

Colour-safe detergents for delicate fabrics and
coloureds, without bleaching agent and often also without

whiteners.

Detergents for wool, without bleach or enzymes, which will
not damage wool fibres.

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Detergents for net curtains, with optical whiteners and sub­stances which prevent the curtains from yellowing in sunlight.

Water softening agents to reduce the hardness of tap water.

Bleaching agents or stain removing salts, for concentrat-

ed use on stains or as an additive with bleach-free detergents.

Pre-treatment agents, for removing stains prior to washing.

Fabric softeners, to eliminate static charge for synthetics and

to make fabrics feel soft.

Starches and dressing agents, to make garments hold their
shape and make them easier to iron.

Dyes and colour removers may be used in the washing
machine only if indicated on the product pack.

The amount of detergent used depends on the size of load, water
hardness and degree of soiling.
Refer to the instructions on the products.
Information on the hardness of water in residential areas can be
obtained from the Local Water Authorities.

Water hardness

Level
of hardness

Clarke
degrees

°T.H. (French
degrees)

Amount of
detergent

I - soft
II - medium
III - hard
IV - very hard

If the detergent manufacturer gives no indication of how much
detergent to use for a part load, we recommend that you reduce
the detergent measure by 1/3rd for a half load and that you use a
half measure of detergent for a minimum load.

The machine is fitted with a special device for preliminary soften­ing of the water by dispensing the softener and the detergent in
two stages. In programmes without prewash it enables the
softener and detergent to be dispensed separately for increased
saving on detergent, and therefore less water pollution.
Separate dispensing of the two substances means that initially,
only the softener is added to the water . When the detergent is then
added, because the water is already soft, it starts to act immedi­ately on dirt in the fabrics. This process ensures optimum washing
results, even with minimum measures of detergent.
Normal water softening agents should be measured out according
to the hardness of the water, following the instructions on the pack
but, because of the preliminary softening device, you may reduce
the quantity by 20%. In this case, always use the amount of deter­gent recommended on the detergent pack for level I hardness of

water (soft).

Even when a prewash programme is selected, it is still possible
to protect the environment. Pour the detergent and water soften­ing agent together into the prewash and main wash dispenser
compartments.
You may obviously continue to use normal detergents without soften­ing agent, using an amount based on the pack recommendations
and the degree of water hardness.

less than 8
8-14
15-21
more than 21

less than 13
13-24
25-36
more than 36

Preliminary
water softening

137

Using the
detergent

P0238

Warning:

Prewash detergent
Main wash detergent

Cl

Chlorine
Softener

Programme chart

Powder

detergents

Liquid

detergents

Liquid additives

Programme chart

For programmes with Prewash in which the softening agent
and detergent are poured into the same dispenser compart­ment, always pour in first the detergent and then the soft-

ening agent.

If you prefer liquid detergents, use the dispenser supplied
with the product.

The measure of liquid additive used (softener and chlorine)

must not exceed the ‘MAX’ level mark on the dispenser
drawer.

If thick fabric softeners or concentrated starches are
used, it is advisable to dilute them by pouring water into the
dispenser compartment, up to the ‘MAX’ level mark.

On the programme chart you will find the main washing pro­grammes.

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End of programme

At the end of the programme, open the porthole door when the
END light comes on. Three acoustic signals will sound every
20 seconds for two minutes.
Check that the drum has been completely emptied to avoid any
items accidentally left there being damaged in a subsequent wash
(e.g. shrinking), or their colour running into the next laundry load.

Additional rinse/Cooling of the washing water

The machine always operates with minimum water consumption.

An additional rinse may be selected with programmes for cottons
and synthetics.

This increases both the amount of water used (of about 14.5
litres) and the programme time.

In certain cases (very old drain pipes) it may be necessary to cool
the washing water from 95°C to about 67°C before draining. This
is done by taking into the drum a certain amount of cold water
(approx. 3.5 litres).

The water consumption is also slightly increased.

Opening the
porthole door ­Switching off

Selecting an
additional rinse

Selecting the
cooling function

– Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until the switch is acces-

sible on the left-hand side.

– Use a coin to turn the switch to the symbol if you want to perform

the additional rinse or to the symbol if you want to perform both
fonctions (additional rinse + water cooling).
These fonctions have to be selected prior to selecting the wash­ing programme.

P0868

Additional rinse/
cooling
adjustment
device

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Programme chart

Washing symbols
used on fabric
labels

95

60

40

30

Cotton / Linen

95

Cotton / Linen

60

3040

Synthetics, mixed
fabrics

3040

Synthetics/net curtains/
Dresses and jackets

3040

Programme selector Max. load

Whites 95

4.5 kg

Coloureds 60 50 40 30

Energy saving programme
(Economy)

Synthetics 60 50 40 30

Delicates 40 30

Wool 40 30 COLD

E

2kg

2kg

1kg

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Wool/Wool mixtures/
Silk

Cotton / Linen /

Soaking

Synthetics
Synthetics / Delicates /

Gentle rinse B

Wool
Cotton / Linen Softening C

All fabrics Drain D

Cotton / Linen Long sping F

Synthetics / Delicates /

Gentle sping G

Wool

Cancel O

A

4.5 kg
2kg

2kg
1kg

4.5 kg

4.5 kg

4.5 kg

2kg
1kg

Suitable option buttons

PRE-WASH QUICK WASH INTENSIVE VARIOMATIC

PRE-WASH VARIOMATIC

PRE-WASH QUICK WASH INTENSIVE VARIOMATIC

PRE-WASH VARIOMATIC

VARIOMATIC

VARIOMATIC

VARIOMATIC

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Maintenance and cleaning

Detergent

dispenser drawer

From time to time, clean off any detergent residue remaining in the
bottom of the drawer compartments.
– To do this, pull out and remove the drawer by pressing down the

catch.

Cl

P0166

The upper part of the liquid additive compartments can also be
removed for easy cleaning.

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P0165

Drawer recess

Detergent residue can also accumulate inside the drawer recess,
which should be cleaned occasionally with an old toothbrush.
After cleaning, refit the drawer and push it fully in.

P0038

– After each wash programme, partially pull out the detergent

drawer to let it dry.

The filter collects fluff and any small objects which may acciden­tally have been left in the laundry.
If this filter gets clogged, the programmes will not function properly.
The filter should therefore be cleaned from time to time. Hot water
remaining in the filter can scald! Allow it to cool before cleaning.

Place a basin under the filter and unscrew it in order to remove it.

P0037

Remove the filter.

Cleaning the
filter/
Emergency
emptying

P0039

Clean it under a running tap

P0040

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The drum

The drum is made of stainless steel. Any rusty items left in the laun­dry (see “Preliminary operations for washing”) could leave rust
stains on the surface of the drum. These stains can be removed
with a suitable stainless steel cleaner, available from the Service
Centre.

Porthole door

Descaling

Control panel

Remove any deposits or foreign objects from the rubber seal on
the porthole door.
Leave the porthole door ajar after washing; leave it open to allow
the drum to dry and ensure that the machine is properly aired.

If the correct amount of detergent is used, descaling should not be
necessary. If, however, it does become necessary, use only bran­ded, non-corrosive descalers suitable for washing machines.
These are available from the Service Centre.

If necessary, clean the control panel with warm water only.

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How to deal with problems...

... the machine does not start:

Check that the appliance is plugged in.
Check that a programme has been selected.
Check that the START/PAUSE button has been pressed.
Check that the porthole door is firmly shut.
Check that the fuse has not blown.

... the door will not open:

Check whether a programme is in progress.
Check whether a programme which ends with water in drum
has been selected.
Check whether the water level is higher than the bottom of the
door.

... the machine does not fill:

Check that the taps are on.
Check whether the filters in the inlet hoses are blocked.
If the machine takes longer than usual to fill with water, check
whether the filters in the inlet hoses are blocked.
To do this, shut the water taps. Unscrew the hoses from the
taps and remove the filters. Clean them with an old toothbrush
then refit them.
Tighten up the inlet hoses.

Problems you
can solve
yourself

P0041

... spinning starts slowly:

The electronic unbalance detection device has tripped
because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
When rotation of the drum is reversed the laundry re-distributes
itself. This may happen several times before the unbalance dis­appears and the spin resumes normally.

... the machine vibrates or is noisy:

With very small loads (for example just one bathrobe) the
machine may start to vibrate. This does not however affect
performance.
Check that the support feet are correctly adjusted. Refer to the
installation instructions.
Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been
removed. Refer to the installation instructions.

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... the machine does not empty or does not spin:

Check whether the drain hose is kinked.
Check whether the filter is blocked.
Check whether a programme which ends with water in drum
has been selected.

... spinning is uneven:

If an excessive amount of foam has been formed, the machine
starts spinning and then stops until the foam has gone. Spin­ning then resumes normally.
When selecting the next programme, check the amount of
detergent used.

... the machine makes strange noises:

The machine is fitted with a modern starting system which
makes an unusual whistling or hissing noise, compared with
other machines.
This new system allows spinning to be started more gently and
provides better control of gradual increase in spin speed.

... too much foam forms during washing:

Too much detergent is being used or the detergent is of the
wrong type. Check the amounts required.

... water is leaking from the bottom of the machine:

Check whether the inlet hose is leaking.
Check whether the drain hose clip has worked loose.
Check whether the drain hose is damaged.
Check that the filter is fully screwed in and properly fitted.

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... washing results are poor:

Too little detergent has been used or detergent is of the wrong
type.
If insufficient detergent is used, the laundry will look grey and
lime deposits will be left in the machine. Use the correct
amount of detergent.
Check whether stains were adequately treated prior to washing.
Check whether the programme and temperature selected
were correct.

... stains remain even though they have been treated before

washing:

Probably the stains are indelible. Check with an expert.

... there are grey marks on the laundry:

Laundry stained with grease, creams or oil has been washed
with insufficient detergent. The detergent was not strong
enough to shift these stains.
Check whether the temperature selected was too low.

... the fabric softener has left marks on the laundry:

In this case the fabric softener, especially if of the concentrat­ed type, has come into direct contact with the laundry.
Wash out these marks immediately.

... detergent residue is left after the wash cycle:

This is most probably due to non soluble components con­tained in modern detergents. It is not a sign of inadequate rins­ing.
Brush or shake the garments and, if necessary, wash them
again.

... the fabric softener has not been introduced in the tub or

there is water left in the compartment marked with the

symbol:

The drawer was pulled out whilst the machine was filling, or the
drawer was not fully inserted.

... foam remains after the last rinse:

Modern detergents can produce foam even after rinsing, but
this will not affect the quality of the wash.

... no water is visible in the drum:

Machines based on modern technology operate very econom­ically using very little water. Their performance however is
excellent.

... the laundry is not sufficiently spun and there is still water

in the drum:

Check whether the drain hose is kinked.
Check whether the filter is blocked.

If the Service Centre is called out for one of the faults listed
above, or as a result of incorrect usage of the machine,
repairs will not be carried out free of charge, even if the
guarantee has not yet expired.

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Customer service

If you are unable to identify or resolve the problem by reading the
instruction book, contact our Service Department. Always start by
quoting the product code (E-Nr.) and the batch number (F-Nr)
shown on the rating plate.

Mod.

Mod.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E-Nr.

F-Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . .

For convenience, you are advised to note these details below.

E-Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F-Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E-Nr.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F-Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Technical specifications

Dimensions:

Height 82 cm
Width 60 cm
Depth 54.5 cm

Connection

Details concerning electrical connection are given on the rating
plate.
When connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains supply
voltage and type of current shown on the rating plate are the same
as those in the location where it is being installed.

Drum speed:

Washing max. 55 rev/min
Spinning max. 1000 rev/min

selectable: 850/700 rev/min

Water pressure:

minimum 5 N/cm
maximum 100 N/cm

2
2

Net weight:

approx. 71 kg

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.

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Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg

http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
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