Please read these operating instructions through carefully, before using
the appliance.
Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first
pages of these operating instructions! Retain the operating instructions
for future reference, and pass them on to any future owners.
The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!,
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Important!), emphasize information which is important for your safety
or the correct functioning of the appliance. It is essential that this
information is observed.
0 This symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance.
This symbol gives you additional information and practical tips on using
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the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally
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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol.
If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact
our customer care department by letter or telephone:
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances Limited
P.O. Box 47
Newbury
Berkshire RG 14 5XL
Tel:01635 572700
Fax:01635 42970
nted on environmentally friendly paper.
Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically ....
Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these
warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer
Care Department.
General safety
• Repairs to the washing machine should only be carried out by
qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG
Service Force Center.
• Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or
the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing
internal components to be accessible.
• Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work!
• Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket.
• Do not spray the washing machine with water.
• During high temperature wash programs, the glass of the door may
become hot. Do not touch!
• Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump,
carrying out emergency emptying or opening the door in an
emergency.
• Small animals can nibble at mains cables and water hoses causing
electric shock hazard.
Installation
• This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only.
• Please follow the separate “Installation and connection instructions“
supplied with the appliance.
• Installation must comply with local water authority and building
regulations requirements.
• Before using the appliance for the first time, we recommend you run
a cotton wash cycle at 95 °C without any laundry and half the
recommended amount of detergent. This is to remove any residues
from the drum, which may have been left during manufacture.
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Safety instructions
Child Safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should
not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.
• Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines.
Please check the drum before use.
• Keep all packaging well away from children.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of childrens reach.
• When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy
the plug. Disable the door catch to prevent young children being
trapped inside.
During Use
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use.
• Only use the washing machine to wash normal domestic washing. If
the washing machine is used for any other purpose or is incorrectly
used, the manufacturer adopts no liability for any damages which
may result.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this
product in any way.
• Only use detergents which are suitable for automatic washing
machines, and follow the recommendations of the detergent
manufacturer.
• Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents
should not be washed.
• Do not use your washing machine for dry cleaning.
• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted
by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for
any damages.
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2 Disposal
Packaging
• Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials
are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any
danger to the environment.
• The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of
polyethylene (marking >PE<).
• The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene
(marking >PS<).
Washing machine
When disposing of the washing machine:
• Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug
• Disable the door catch to prevent young children
becoming trapped inside.
• Use an authorised disposal site.
2 Environmental tips
To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we
recommend that you follow these tips:
• Do not use a prewash for normally soiled washing.
• It is more economical to wash full loads.
• When washing small loads reduce the detergent by half to two thirds.
• Pre-treat stains, and then wash at a lower temperature.
• Use the energy saving program when washing light to normally soiled
garments.
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Important features of your appliance
• Program and temperature setting using the program selector.
• 4 extra programs selectable with buttons.
• Stain program for effectively treating stained washing.
• Energy saving program for light to normal soilage.
• Maximum Spin speed 1200 revolutions per minute, speed for the
final spin automatically adapted depending on the washing program:
–COTTONS/LINEN1200 revolutions per minute
–EASY CARES1000 revolutions per minute
–DELICATES1000 revolutions per minute
–WOOLLENS1000 revolutions per minute
• Speed for the final spin can be changed to 1000, 800, 600 or 400
revolutions per minute.
• Rinse hold can be added: the washing remains in the final rinse
water, it is not spun.
• Delay timer: program start can be delayed by 1 to max. 19 hours
(e.g. to times with a more economical power rate).
• Multi-display to show
–estimated program duration or time left until the end of the
program,
–delay timer (start time delay or time left to start of program),
–error code.
• Program progress display
• Automatic load adaptation with fuzzy logic: sensor controlled
washing process with variable number of rinse cycles, water quantity
dependent on foam and load, controlled spin etc, thus best washing
and rinsing results with the lowest automatically adapted water
consumption.
• 4-chamber detergent compartment for washing powder and fabric
softener: temporary delayed addition of softener, washing powder
and stain removing agent enables environmentally friendly washing
and improves the effectiveness of the detergents.
• ÖKO lock: The Öko lock ensures 100% effective detergent usage. The
Öko valve closes off the wash tub from the drainage system during all
wash programmes.
• Scoop ribs in the washing machine drum: ensure washing is wet fast
and equally.
• Anti-unbalance control system: for stability and smooth running.
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Important features of your appliance
• Extra water switch:
Position 0 = off
Position 1 = suds cooling
Position 2 = suds cooling and extra rinse
( See “Selecting suds cooling or suds cooling and an extra rinse“)
What does "update" mean?
The control system of your machine is fully electronic. The software
which determines this control system can be reprogrammed. If a state
of the art in washing technology is reached, your machine can be
updated.
The cost of the update will be advised at the time of the request.
For further information regarding this please contact the AEG
Customer Care Department.
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Description of the appliance
Front view
Control panel
Detergent drawer
with handle flap
Rating plate
(behind door)
Door with
handle
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Flap in front of
drain pump
Height adjustable feet
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Control panel
Program selector
Final spin speed/
RINSE HOLD button
DELAY TIMER button
Description of the appliance
Program progress
display
Display
DOOR Lock
START/PAUSE
button
program option buttons
Multi-display
Program selector
The program selector determines the
type of the washing cycle (e.g. water
level, drum movement, number of
rinses, spin speed) in accordance with
the type of washing, as well as the wash
temperature of the water. The different
setting positions have the following
effect:
OFF
Switches the washing machine off, in all other positions it is on.
COTTONS/LINEN
Main wash for cottons/linen (washing at 30-95 °C rinsing/fabric
softening, spinning).
Position ENERGY SAVING: Energy saving of the program at approx.
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67 °C for lightly to normal soilage, extended washing time
(cannot be combined with QUICK WASH and STAIN).
OVERDOSING
display
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Description of the appliance
EASY CARES
Main wash for easy care fabrics (washing at 30-60 °C rinsing/fabric
softening, spinning).
DELICATES
Main wash for delicates (washing at 30-40 °C, rinsing/fabric softening,
spinning, higher water level and reduced drum movement).
WOOLLENS
Main wash for machine washable woollens and delicate fabrics (wash
cold up to 40 °C, rinsing/fabric softening, spinning, higher water level
and considerably reduced drum movement).
GENTLE RINSE
Separate gentle rinse, e.g. for rinsing fabrics washed by hand (2 rinses
and spin).
STARCHING
1 Rinse with fabric softener or a starching agent. Additives from the
w compartment is added.
PUMP OUT
Pumping out the water after a rinse hold (without any spinning at all).
SPIN
Pumping out the water after a rinse hold and spinning, or separate
spinning of hand washed cottons/ linen.
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SHORT SPIN
Pumping out the water after a rinse hold and short spinning, or
separate short spin of handwashed, delicate fabrics (easy care washing,
delicates, woollens).
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Description of the appliance
Program Option buttons
The program option buttons are used to adjust the
washing program to the degree of soiling of the
washing.
Depending on the program different functions can
be combined.
PRE WASH
Cold prewash before the main wash which follows
automatically (not selectable for the WOOLLENS
setting).
SOAKING
Soak before the main wash which follows automatically (1 hour at
40 °C, extendable to max. 19 hours using the DELAY TIMER button, not
selectable for WOOLLENS program).
QUICK WASH
Shortened main wash for lightly soiled washing.
STAIN
To treat heavily soiled washing or stained washing with stain remover
(extended main wash with stain action phase, not selectable for
WOOLLENS program).
Final spin speed/RINSE HOLD button
With this button you can reduce the maximum speed
for the final spin. If RINSE HOLD is selected the
washing stays in the final rinse water, it is not spun.
START/PAUSE button
This starts the washing program and enables
interruption of a washing program.
DELAY TIMER button
With this button you can delay the start of
a washing program by 1 to 19 hours (max).
When the SOAKING button is pushed the
washing program starts immediately, the soak
can be extended by setting the delay timer,
the main wash follows automatically.
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Description of the appliance
Displays
Display DOOR
This lamp indicates when the door can be
opened if the machine is on:
– Green light = door can be opened
– Light off = door cannot be opened
– Red light = door is open
Multi-display
The multi-display
– shows the running time of the selected
program or the remaining wash time in
minutes (at the same time the display
lamp WASH TIME lights up); or
– shows the delay time or the remaining
time in hours until the start of the
washing program; or
– shows an error code (( and a number).
Program progress display
Before the start of the program, this shows
the program steps selected. During the
washing program, the display of the current
washing program step lights up.
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OVERDOSING display
This shows that in the washing program which
has just run, too much washing powder was
used and due to this reason an extra rinse was
carried out.
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Detergent drawer
k Compartment for prewash detergent/soaking agent
(water softening agent if used).
They are added right at the beginning of the washing program.
l Compartment for main wash detergent
(if you use a water softening agent and need compartment k
for the prewash/soaking agent, add the water softening agent to
the main detergent compartment l.)
They are added right at the beginning of the main washing
program.
Description of the appliance
Suction cap
(must be firmly
pushed on)
m Compartment for stain remover.
This is added during the STAIN action phase in the main wash at
the optimum time.
w Compartment for liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).
They are added to the final rinse water.
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Consumption values and time required for selected
programs
The values in the following table were determined under standard
conditions. They provide a useful guide for household use.
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Program selector/Temperature
COTTONS/LINEN 955521.70125
COTTONS/LINEN 605521.0011 0
COTTONS/LINEN 405520.60100
EASY CARE 402.5530.4588
DELICATES 302.5500.4055
WOOLLENS 301520.3055
1) These times are approximate.
Load
in kg
Water
in litres
Energy
in kWh
Time
in
minutes
Before using your machine for the first time
0 Slightly pull the detergent compartment out of the control panel.
0 Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent compartment into the
washing machine.
When this has been done the ÖKO lock can function correctly.
0 Run a wash cycle without laundry (COTTONS 95, with half the amount
of washing powder).
This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left
during manufacture.
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Preparing the washing cycle
Sorting out and preparing washing
• Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types
of washing and care symbols").
• Empty the pockets.
• Remove any metal parts (safety pins, badges).
• To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles:
close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps
such as on aprons.
• Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out (e.g. anoraks,
sleeping bags).
• For knitted coloured fabrics as well as woollens and fabrics with
appliqué: turn inside out.
• Put small and delicate items (baby socks, tights) in a washing net or a
pillow case with a zip.
• Handle curtains with special care. Remove metal strips or plastic
hooks.
• Keep coloureds and whites separately in different washing cycles.
• When washing fabrics requiring different wash temperatures always
select the lowest temperature.
• New coloured fabric often contains excess dyes. Wash this laundry
separately for the first time.
• Mix small and large pieces of washing! This improves the
effectiveness of the wash and the washing is distributed better when
spinning.
• Shake out washing before putting it into the machine.
• Unfold the washing before putting it into the drum.
Types of washing and care symbols
The care symbols assist in selecting the correct washing program. The
washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol.
The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always
maximum specifications.
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Preparing the washing cycle
Cottons I
Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol will withstand
maximum wash actions and high temperatures. The COTTONS/LINEN
program is suitable for this type of washing.
Linens G C
Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol will withstand
maximum wash actions and are colourfast at 40°C or 60°C. The
COTTONS/LINEN program is suitable for this type of washing.
Easy care washing D H
Fabrics such as finished cottons, cotton mixtures and synthetics with
this care symbol require a gentler washing action. The EASY CARES
program is suitable for this type of washing.
Delicates D
Fabrics such as layered fabrics, microfibres, synthetics or curtains with
this care symbol require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES
program is suitable for this type of washing.
Woollens and very delicate types of washing 9 ? B
Fabrics such as wool, wool mixtures or silk with this care symbol require
a very gentle wash cycle. The WOOLLENS program is suitable for this
type of washing.
Woollens with 9 (wool mark) may only be washed in the washing
machine if they bear the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for
machine washing".
Fabrics with the care symbol 8 (Hand washing) or @ (Do not wash!)
must not be washed in the washing machine!
Please follow care instructions "wash separately" and "wash separately
several times"!
Detergents and conditioners
Only use detergents and fabric softeners suitable for automatic
washing machine use. As a general rule follow the instructions of the
detergent manufacturers.
Which detergent to use
For most clothes and household textiles, CONVENTIONAL DETERGENTS
will give good washing results. Conventional detergents are available in
either a biological, such as Ariel, or a non-biological form, such as Fairy,
and are particularly suitable for whites. Biological detergents provide
improved stain removal, especially at lower temperatures.
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Preparing the washing cycle
For coloured clothes and household textiles, you should use COLOUR
DETERGENTS, like Ariel Color, which are designed to maintain the
original colour of these items, as well as providing excellent cleaning
performance. These are all biological detergents. They are particularly
suitable for matching and co-ordinated sets of lingerie, bedding or
towels.
For washing wool and silk, COLOUR DETERGENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE.
For wool items, you should use a GENTLE/FINE WASH DETERGENT, such
as Dreft, which has been tested and approved by the International Wool
Secretariat and carries the “Woolmark“. A similar detergent should also
be used for silk.
To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and
to make them last longer, you should use different types of detergent
for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates. Although
this may require buying two or three different products, you do not
need to use any more powder, or liquid, than if you were buying just
one.
And in which form
Not only are these different types of detergent, but they are also
available in different forms
Powders or Liquids
Powders and their liquid equivalent provide similar cleaning properties,
although liquids dissolve faster when hand washing and at lower
temperature washes.
Biological or Non-Biological
All Biological detergents contain enzymes. Different types of enzymes
assist with the removal of protein, starch and fat-based stains, such as
blood, egg, chocolate and gravy. However, some people prefer nonbiological detergents which do not contain enzymes.
Low Suds
In a front loading automatic washing machine, you should only use a
low suds detergent. The majority of detergents are now low suds
products.
„Big Box“ or Compact
Compared to their traditional “Big Box“ equivalents, compacts (or
concentrates as they are also known) have an improved performance
and environmental profile, as well as requiring a smaller dosage level.
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Preparing the washing cycle
Fabric Conditioners
These are ideal for improving “softness“. They also reduce static cling on
synthetics and make ironing easier. Fabric Conditioners come in three
forms:
– Liquids (regular or concentrated) which work in the final rinse.
– Sheets for use in the tumble dryer, and
– Combined Detergent and Fabric Softener
Use of detergents and additives
Choosing the Right Detergent
Always use a low lather powder or liquid. This is important as too much
lather prevents the articles from being properly cleansed and may
damage the machine.
Use of Powder Detergent
The washing powder should be placed in the appropriate compartments
in the detergent dispenser drawer before starting the programme.
Use of Liquid Detergent
A liquid detergent can be used in the middle compartment of the
dispenser drawer. Start the machine immediately upon placing the
liquid in the dispenser drawer.
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Use the Fabric Conditioners
Any liquid additives for softening or dressing the laundry must be
poured into the appropriate compartment of the detergent dispenser
drawer before starting the programme.
The compartment with the symbol w is for softeners and dressing
agents; never exceed the MAX, level.
When using super concentrated fabric conditioners, please follow the
manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
How much detergent and fabric softener?
The amount to be used depends on
• the load:
If the detergent manufacturer does not make any specifications for
small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads
only use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a
full load.
• the degree of soiling of the washing:
For only lightly soiled washing use less washing powder. Follow the
instructions of the detergent manufacturer and load.
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Preparing the washing cycle
• on the degree of hardness of the tap water:
The harder the water, the higher the dosage! You will find the
quantities to use according to water hardness on the detergent
packet.
Liquid detergent
Add liquid detergent using the dispenser provided by the detergent
manufacturer. Please follow the instructions on the packaging.
Using a water softening agent
In hard water areas, the use of a water softening agent can
reduce the amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturers
recommendations.
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Run wash cycle
Brief instructions
A washing cycle consists of the following steps:
0 Set the correct washing program:
– Set the program and temperature with the program selector.
– Set any program options required, change the final spin speed/select
RINSE HOLD.
– Set any DELAY TIMER if required.
0 Open the door, put in the washing.
0 Shut the door.
0 Add washing powder/conditioner.
0 Start washing program.
After the washing program has finished:
Important! If the washing cycle ended with rinse hold, carry out a
PUMP OUT, SPIN or SHORT SPIN before opening the door.
0 Open the door, remove the washing.
0 Set the program selector to OFF. Switch off the washing machine.
0 We recommend you unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply when the wash program has finished.
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Selecting the washing program
See "Program tables" for suitable program, correct temperature and any
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possible program options for the respective type of washing.
0 Set washing program and temperature:
set program selector to the washing
program desired with the required
temperature.
The estimated duration of the program
set is shown in minutes on the multidisplay.
0 If applicable select program options:
• The displays of the program options selected light
up.
• To change your selection press another button.
• To deselect simply press the button again.
Run wash cycle
0 If required reduce the spin speed for the final spin/
rinse hold: Press the final spin speed/RINSE HOLD
button repeatedly until the display of the required
spin speed or RINSE HOLD illuminates.
With RINSE HOLD the washing stays in the final
rinse water, it is not spun.
0 If applicable set the delay timer: press the DELAY
TIMER button repeatedly until the time delay
required is displayed, for example 12h for a 12 hour
delay start of the program.
If 19h is displayed and you press the button again the running time
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of the currently set washing program appears and the delay start is
cancelled.
If the SOAKING option is selected the delay timer determines the
soaking time. (Without delay timer the soaking time is approx. 1 hour.)
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Run wash cycle
Loading the washing
0 Sort the washing according to the type and prepare it correctly.
For information about the correct preparation of
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the washing see "Types of washing and care
symbols".
0 Open the door: pull the handle of the door.
0 Load the washing.
See the "Program tables" for the maximum load.
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0 Firmly shut the door.
Important! When shutting the door be careful not to catch any pieces
of laundry! The fabric and appliance could be damaged.
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Adding detergent/fabric softener
0 Open the detergent drawer: reach into the
recess under the drawer, pull the drawer out
as far as it will go.
0 Add detergent/conditioner.
For information about washing powder and
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fabric softeners see section "Detergents and
conditioners".
Run wash cycle
k Prewash agent/soaking agent
(for extra programs PRE WASH/SOAKING),
or water softening agent if used.
l Main detergent in powder form
(If you use water softening agent and need compartment k for
the prewash/soaking agent, add the water softening agent to
the main detergent compartment l.)
m Stain remover (only for STAIN action phase)
w Liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch).
Important: Do not fill above the MAX mark. When using thick
concentrated fabric conditioners and starches we recommend
you dilute the concentrate with water to ensure trouble-free
dispensing.
If using starch powder dissolve according to manufacturers
instructions.
0 Push the compartment in completely.
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Run wash cycle
Starting the washing program
0 Check the water tap is open.
0 Start the washing program: Press START/PAUSE button.
The washing program will start, or starts after the delay time set has
expired.
If the DOOR display is flashing red when the START/PAUSE button is
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pressed, the door is not correctly closed. Firmly close the door and press
the START/PAUSE button again.
With the delay timer set:
With the delay time set the multi-display shows the remaining time, in
hours, until the start of the wash program. During this time, you can
add washing or change or cancel the delay timer.
• Adding washing: press the START/ PAUSE button, this enables the
door to be opened. Then close the door and press the START/PAUSE
button again.
• Changing or cancelling the delay timer: press the button repeatedly
until the time desired is displayed; if the program running time is
displayed (such as 110 ) the washing program will start immediately.
Progress of the washing program
Before the start the selected program steps are
displayed by the program progress display. During
the washing program the current program step is
shown.
The remaining wash time until the end of the
program is continuously displayed in minutes.
During a washing program the spin speed can still
be changed or RINSE HOLD can still be set. No other
settings can be changed.
With the START/ PAUSE button, the washing program can be interrupted at any time and continued by pressing the button again. The
washing program cannot be changed during the pause.
To change or stop the washing program, turn the program selector to
the OFF position.
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Run wash cycle
End of wash cycle/Removing the washing
If RINSE HOLD was selected:
0 After a rinse hold, the water has to be pumped out:
– Either press the START/ PAUSE button (the washing is spun in
accordance with the program which has just finished; the final spin
speed can be changed whilst the washing is being spun using the spin
speed button),
or
– turn the program selector to PUMP OUT and press the START/PAUSE
button (the water is pumped out without the washing being spun),
or
– turn the program selector to SPIN or SHORT SPIN and press the
START/ PAUSE button (the washing is spun or spun gently).
After this program step has been completed the END lamp is
illuminated.
0 Open the door.
As soon as the DOOR display is green the door can be opened.
0 Turn the program selector to OFF.
0 Remove the washing.
0 After the program has finished, pull the detergent drawer out a little so
that it can dry. Leave the door ajar for a while. This helps to prevent
stagnant smells and to preserve the door seal.
0 Close the water tap.
0 We recommend you unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply when the wash program has finished.
If the OVERDOSING display lights up it shows that too much washing
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powder was used in the washing program which has just run. For this
reason an extra rinse was carried out. Check the dosage instructions of
the detergent manufacturers.
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Program tables
Washing
The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful
programs.
Type of washing,
care label
Cottons
I
Linen
GC
Easy cares
HD
Delicates
D
Woollens
9?B
2
Max. load
(dry weight)
5kg
5kg
2.5kg
2.5kg
(or 15-20m
curtains)
1kg
1
2
Program selector
Temperature
COTTONS/LINEN 95
Energy saving program:
COTTONS/LINEN
ENERGY SAVING
COTTONS/LINEN
30, 40, 50, 60
EASY CARES
30, 40, 50, 60
DELICATES
30, 40
WOOLLENS
COLD, 30, 40
Possible
extra
programs
PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN
PRE WASH
SOAKING
PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN
PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN
PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN
QUICK WASH
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1) A 10 l bucket holds about 2.5kg of dry washing (cottons).
2) Woollens with the wool mark may only be washed in the machine if they bear
the addition "does not felt" or "suitable for washing machine".
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Separate fabric softening/starching
Program tables
Type of washing
Cottons/ Linen5kgSTARCHING
Max. load
(dry weight)
Program selector
Separate rinsing
Type of washing
Cottons/ Linen5kg
Easy cares2.5kg
Delicates2.5 kg
Woollens1kg
Max. load
(dry weight)
Program selector
GENTLE RINSE
Separate spinning
Type of washing
Cottons/ Linen5kgSPIN
Easy cares2.5kg
Woollens1kg
Max. load
(dry weight)
Program selector
SHORT SPINDelicates2.5 kg
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Maintenance and Cleaning
In daily use
0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a
little so that it can dry out.
0 Leave the door ajar for a while. This helps to prevent stagnant smells,
and to preserve the door seal.
0 Close the water tap.
0 We recommend you unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply when the wash program has finished.
Control panel
Important! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners
to clean the panel and operating parts.
0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Only use warm
water.
Detergent compartment
Now and again the detergent compartment should be cleaned.
0 Pull out the detergent compartment as far as it will go.
0 Remove the detergent compartment
by pulling firmly.
0 Remove the suction cap.
0 Clean the suction cap under
running water.
0 Clean the separate compartments
with warm water.
A bottle brush is a useful aid.
0 Push on the suction cap firmly so
that it is sitting tightly.
0 Clean the inside of the detergent
compartment with a brush.
0 Insert the detergent compartment
into the guides and push it in.
Suction cap
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Washing machine drum
The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Any
objects left in the laundry which are likely to rust can stain the drum.
Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents
containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel
wool.
0 Remove rust stains on the drum with a stainless steel cleaning agent.
Door
0 Regularly check if there are deposits or foreign bodies in the rubber
seal behind the door and remove them.
Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost
If the washing machine is located where temperatures may fall
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below 0 °C the following precautions must be taken:
0 Turn off water taps
0 Empty the appliance (see “Carrying out an emergency emptying“)
0 Disconnect the inlet hose.
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Troubleshooting
The whistling noise when spinning may be different to
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your prevous washing machine which is due to the
modern drive system.
Certain problems etc.
If you call out an engineer and the fault is listed here, a charge is levied
even if the appliance is in guarantee.
If the error code (1 or (2 is displayed, check the troubleshooting
guide below before calling an engineer.
Display (1: see "No water flows in".
Display (2: see "Washing has not been spun sufficiently, ...“ in the fault
finding table below.
After eliminating the error, press the START/PAUSE button. If the error
code is displayed again, please contact your local AEG Service Force
Centre.
FaultPossible causeRemedy
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Washing machine does
not work.
No water flows in.
Error code (1 appears.
The mains plug is not
connected.
The fuse of the household
electrical system is faulty.
The door is not correctly
closed.
START/ PAUSE button not
pressed for long enough.
The water tap is closed.Open the water tap.
The inlet hose is blocked.
Plug in the mains plug.
Replace the fuse.
Close the door; you must
hear a click as it locks.
Press the START/PAUSE
button until the program
starts.
Unscrew the hose from the
tap, remove the filter and
clean it under flowing water.
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FaultPossible causeRemedy
Washing machine
vibrates during
operation or is
unsteady.
The suds in the main
wash cycle create too
much foam.
Water is leaking out
from under the
washing machine.
Fabric softener is not
added, compartment
À for fabric
softener is filled with
water.
The machine is not level.
There is very little washing in
the machine (e.g. only a bath
robe).
Water could not be completely pumped out before the
spin
- because there is a kink in
the outlet hose or
– the drain pump is blocked.
Probably too much washing
powder was used.
The inlet hose connections
are not tight.
The inlet hose has a leak.
The drain pump cover is not
tight.
Washing is caught in the
door.
Suction cap in the fabric
softener compartment is not
correctly fitted or is blocked.
Troubleshooting
Adjust the feet according to
the installation and
connection instruction.
This does not hinder the
machine from functioning
correctly.
Check that the outlet hose is
correctly laid and if applicable eliminate the kink or
clean the drain pump and if
necessary remove any
foreign bodies from the
pump housing.
Only use as much as the
washing powder manufacturer recommends.
Tighten the inlet hose
connections.
Check the inlet hose and if
necessary replace it.
Tighten cover by turning
clockwise.
Abort the program, remove
the washing caught in the
door, start a new program.
Clean the detergent
compartment, fit the suction
cap on firmly.
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Troubleshooting
FaultPossible causeRemedy
Washing has not been
spun sufficiently, there
is water left in the
drum.
Error code (2 appears.
The door cannot be
opened with the
machine on.
The rinse water is
cloudy.
When pressing a
program option button
the corresponding
display does not light
up.
Washing powder
residues are left in the
washing powder
compartment.
There is a kink in the outlet
hose.
Maximum pumping height
(drain height 1m from the
position of the machine) is
exceeded.
Drain pump is blocked.
The water drainage system is
blocked.
The door is locked due to
safety reasons (DOOR display
is off).
Probably caused by a
washing powder with a high
silicate content.
The program option selected
is not available with the
program set.
The water tap is not fully
open.
The inlet hose filter is
blocked.
The inlet valve filter is
blocked.
Eliminate the kink.
Please contact AEG Service
Force Centre, it has a retrokit available for pump
heights above 1m.
Switch off the machine and
pull the plug out of the
socket, clean the drain pump.
Clean the blockage.
Wait until the DOOR display
is green.
This does not affect the
rinse results. If necessary use
liquid detergent.
Make another selection.
Open the water tap fully.
Clean the filter.
Disconnect the inlet hose
from the machine and clean
filter.
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If the washing results are not satisfactory
If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in
the drum
• Insufficient washing powder has been added.
• Incorrect washing powder was used.
• Stains were not pretreated.
• Program or temperature was not set correctly.
• When using modular washing powders the individual components
were not used in the correct ratio.
If there are still grey stains on the washing
• Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with
insufficient washing powder.
• The temperature selected for the wash was too low.
• A frequent cause is that fabric softener especially a concentrated one
has come into contact with the washing. Wash out these types of
stains as fast as possible and use the fabric softener carefully.
If after the final rinse foam is still visible
• Modern washing powders can still cause foam in the final rinse cycle.
The washing is nevertheless sufficiently rinsed.
Troubleshooting
If there are white residues on the washing
• These are insoluble contents of modern washing powders. They are
not the result of an insufficient rinse.
Shake out the washing or brush it off. Turn the washing inside out
before washing it. Review your choice of powder, possibly use liquid
detergents.
Carrying out an emergency emptying
1 Warning! Isolate the washing machine from the mains supply before
the emergency emptying!
If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an emergency
emptying must be carried out.
Warning! The water, which flows out of the emergency emptying hose
can be hot. First allow the water to cool down before emergency
emptying!
0 Put down a flat container to catch the water draining out.
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Troubleshooting
0 Pull down the flap in the left corner of
the base strip and remove it.
0 Release the emergency emptying hose
from its holder.
0 Pull the emergency emptying hose out
a little.
0 Place a container underneath to
catch the water.
0 Release the plug of the emergency
emptying hose by turning it anticlockwise and pull it out.
The water will drain out. Depending on
the amount of water, it may be necessary
to empty the container catching the
water several times. To do this, temporarily
close the emergency emptying hose again with the plug.
When the water has drained out completely:
0 Push and twist the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose.
0 Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch on
to the holder.
0 Replace the flap in the base plate and close it.
When the washing machine is completely empty, the ÖKO lock
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can no longer function correctly. Therefore before the next wash, pour
in approx 1 litre water (pour it in through the washing powder
compartment).
Cleaning the drain pump
1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the plug out of the
socket before cleaning the drain pump!
0 First carry out an emergency emptying (see section "Carrying out an
emergency emptying").
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Troubleshooting
0 Place a towel on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump.
Surplus water may flow out.
0 Unscrew the cover of the drain pump
by twisting it anti-clockwise and pull
it out.
0 Remove any foreign bodies which may
be in the pump housing.
0 Check whether the impeller of the
pump can be turned. (It is normal for
the pump to turn in steps.) If the
impeller cannot be turned at all please
contact your local AEG Service Force
Centre.
0 Replace the cover (insert the ridges
on the cover into the guiding slots)
and screw on tightly in a clockwise
direction.
0 Close the emergency emptying hose,
push it in and twist.
0 Close the flap.
Unlocking the door in an emergency
If the door cannot be opened (e.g. due to a faulty door lock or due to a
power cut during the washing program), it can be opened using the
emergency unlock feature.
0 If water can be seen in the window of the door first carry out an
emergency emptying (see section "Carrying out an emergency
emptying").
0 Turn the knob anti-clockwise with the
help of a coin or a screwdriver.
0 Open the door by pulling on the door
handle.
Knob
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Troubleshooting
Selecting suds cooling or suds cooling and an extra rinse
The washing machine is on a very economical water consumption
setting.
For people who suffer from a washing powder allergy, it may be helpful
to rinse with extra water (extra rinse cycle). This can be set with the
extra water switch:
Position 1: Suds cooling
The suds are cooled down before being pumped out at the end of the
main wash (by adding cold water). This reduces thermal shock to
fabrics, helping to prevent creasing. (This setting is only effective for
COTTONS/LINEN at a temperature of above 40 °C.)
Position 2: Suds cooling and extra rinse
The water is cooled down as for position 1, in addition to this (except
for WOOLLENS) an extra rinse cycle is carried out.
On delivery of the machine the extra water switch is in the 0 position.
Due to the process of cooling down the suds or an extra rinse cycle, the
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water consumption and wash time is increased.
Setting:
0 Pull out the detergent drawer until the extra
water switch on the left of the frame is
accessible.
0 Set the extra water switch to
1 (suds cooling) or
2 (suds cooling and extra rinse).
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Technical data
Height x width x depth85x60x60cm
Depth with the door opened 95cm
Height adjustability approx. +10/-5mm
Empty weightapprox. 85kg
Full load (depending on the program)max. 5kg
Area of applicationhousehold
Drum speed when washing max. 53rpm
Drum speed when spinningsee type plate
Water pressure1-10bar
(=10-100N/cm
This appliance complies with the following EC directives:
;
• 73/23/EEC of 19/2/1973 ’Low voltage directive’
• 89/336 /EEC of 3/5/1989 ’EMC directive’ including the
Modification directive 92/31/EEC
Power supply
Please refer to the rating plate for specifications about the power
supply. The nominal voltage stated on the rating plate and type of
current must be identical with the nominal voltage and type of current
at the point of installation. Also refer to the rating plate for the fuse
required.
2
= 0.1-1.0MPa)
-1
Information for the electrician
When connecting the appliance without a plug, care must be taken
that this is done correctly. Please follow the relevant information in the
separate "Installation and connection instructions".
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Service & Spare Parts
If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your
appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in
the “Troubleshooting“ section have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical
breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service
calls.
Service & Spare Parts
If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts,
contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, by telephoning
0990 929 929
Help us to help you
Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning. When you
contact us we need to know.
1. Your name, address and post code.
2. Your telephone number.
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.
–What is the fault?
–When does the fault occur?
–Does the multi-display issue an error-message ((and a number)?
4. The model, production number and product identification number.
5. Date of purchase.
This information can be found on
the rating plate, so you have these
numbers to hand we recommend
you write them below.
F no..............................................
Customer care
For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or for further
information on AEG products please contact our
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances Limited
PO Box 47
Newbury
Berkshire RG 14 5XL
Tel:01635 572700
Fax:01635 42970
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Guarantee Conditions
AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this
appliance.
1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the
appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which
must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation.
The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to
faulty workmanship or faulty materials. The guarantee does not
cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to
misuse, accidental damage, neglect, faulty installation,unauthorised
modification or attempted repair, commercial use or failure to
observe requirements and recommendations set out in the
instruction book.
This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable
glassware, dust bags or filters.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform
the nearest customer service office (manufacturer´s service or
authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of
the repair (i. e. the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG
workshop).
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and
materials.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee
period for the appliance. Parts removed during guarantee repairs
become the property of AEG.
6. The purchaser´s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
If you should move to another country within Europe then your
guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following
qualifications:
– The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
– The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for
labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or
range of products.
– This guarantee relates to you and connot be transferred to another
user.
– Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European
Free Trade Area.
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Guarantee Conditions
– The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions
and is only used domestically, i. e. a normal household.
– The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new
country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre,
listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will then
ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and
able to look after you and your appliances.