16. ACCESSORIES...................... 36 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
ENGLISH SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
The appliance must be connected to the water mains • using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre. Old hose sets must not be reused. • If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must •...
ENGLISH access to the mains plug after the • Do not put flammable products or installation. items that are wet with flammable • Do not touch the mains cable or the products in, near or on the appliance. mains plug with wet hands. •...
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7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 3. Remove the internal film. 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 4. Open the door and remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum.
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ENGLISH 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. 12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes. The appliance must be level and stable. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation.
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If this occur, close the water tap and contact the authorized service centre to replace the hose. 3.5 Water drainage The drain hose should stay at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than Make sure that the inlet hose 100 cm.
ENGLISH 5. Without the plastic hose guide: Put Make sure that the drain the drain hose in the spigot and hose end is not immersed in tighten it with a clip. Refer to the the water. There may be a illustration.
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• The Flecken option pre-treats and water than necessary. stubborn stains optimizing the • The steam as a quick and easy way to effectiveness of the stain remover. refresh the clothes. The gentle steam •...
ENGLISH 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 11 10 Programme dial Steam Plus touch button (Plus Dampf) Display Spin reduction touch button (U./Min.) Eco touch button (Eco) Time saving touch button (Zeit • Rinse Hold option Sparen) • Extra Silent option Rinse touch button (Spülen) •...
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5.2 Display Maximum load indicator. The indicator flashes during the laundry load estimation (refer to ProSense load detection paragraph) . Maximum laundry indicator. It blinks if the laundry amount exceeds the declared load. Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator.
ENGLISH Time saving indicator. Spin speed indicator. Rinse hold indicator. Extra silent indicator. Temperature indicator. The indicator appears when a cold wash is set. 6. KNOB AND BUTTONS 6.1 Ein /Aus When the display shows the indicators , the appliance does not Pressing this button for a few seconds heat the water.
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The display shows the indicator effectiveness. The door stays locked. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. This option is not You must drain the water to unlock available with a the door.
ENGLISH After touching theStart/Pause button, • In case of smaller load, touch this button twice to set an extra quick the display shows the indicator programme. the selected delay time and the appliance begins the countdown. The display shows the indicator This option can also be used 6.8 Spülen to shorten the Dampf...
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Programme Programme description White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption Baumwolle values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme Baumwolle at 60 °C and the programme Baumwolle at 40 °C with the option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cot-...
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ENGLISH Programme Programme description Synthetic sport items. This programme is designed to gently wash modern sports clothes such as gym, cycling or jogging Outdoor clothes and similar outdoor items. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg. To reach better results, do not use fabric soft- ener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser.
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Programme Default tempera- Maximum spin speed Maximum load ture Spin speed range Temperature range 40 °C 1200 rpm 3 kg 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Feinwäsche 40 °C 1200 rpm 1.5 kg 40 °C - Cold...
8. SETTINGS 8.1 Child Lock To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, touch the Flecken/Vorw. and the With this option you can prevent that the Zeitvorwahl buttons simultaneously for children play with the control panel. about 6 seconds. • To activate/deactivate this option, If you deactivate the touch the Flecken/Vorw.
ENGLISH 10. DAILY USE 10.3 Filling the detergent and WARNING! additives Refer to Safety chapters. 10.1 Activating the appliance 1. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 2. Open the water tap. 3. Press the Ein /Aus button for a few seconds to activate the appliance.
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With the flap in the position DOWN: • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit shown on in the flap. • Do not set the prewash phase. • Do not set the delay start function.
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ENGLISH Changing the delay start after In case a selection is not possible, no indicator comes the countdown has started on and an acoustic signal To change the delay start: sounds. 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to 10.6 Starting a programme pause the appliance.
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10.10 Interrupting a this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best washing results. programme and changing the options About 20 minutes after the programme start, the When the programme is running, you programme duration could can change only some options:...
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ENGLISH 3. Close the door and touch the button • The drum still turns at regular intervals Start/Pause. to prevent the creases in the laundry. The programme or the delay start • The door stays locked. continues. • You must drain the water to open the door: 10.13 End of the programme 1.
11. HINTS AND TIPS Special stain removers are available. Use WARNING! the special stain remover that is Refer to Safety chapters. applicable to the type of stain and fabric. 11.1 The laundry load 11.3 Detergents and other treatments • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and •...
ENGLISH use a water softener for washing Use the correct quantity of water machines. In areas where the water softener. Follow the instructions that you hardness is soft it is not necessary to use find on the packaging of the product. a water softener.
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1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out. 12.7 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! 2. Remove the top part of the additive...
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ENGLISH 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain 7. Close the drainage duct and turn the pump access to collect the water that filter anti-clockwise to remove it. flows out. 3. Squeeze the two levers and pull the drainage duct forward to open it. 8.
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12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter.
ENGLISH 12.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
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• - No communication between WARNING! electronic elements of the appliance. Deactivate the appliance Switch it off and switch on again. before carrying out any check. • - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible solution Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase. Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. The spin phase does not Set the spin programme. operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usual.
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Problem Possible solution Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Make sure that you set the correct temperature. Decrease the laundry load. Too much foam in the Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the washing cycle.
ENGLISH 5. Take out the laundry and then close 6. Close the filter flap. the appliance door. 14. CONSUMPTION VALUES The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera- ture.
AEG. 16.3 Fixing plate kit Verify the compatible If you install the appliance on a plinth, stacking kit by checking the secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
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ENGLISH Read carefully the instructions supplied To raise your appliance and makes with the appliance and with the loading and unloading laundry easier. accessory. The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products WARNING! and more. Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine.