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Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) empha- size information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
Safety instructions The safety of AEG appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as man- ufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified person- nel.
Safety instructions Child safety • Children are often not aware of the dangers of electrical appliances. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside.
Discarding Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy!
Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and help protect the environment, we recom- mend that you follow these tips: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). •...
Main features of your washing machine • Temperature regulated by selector knob. • The spin phases can be suppressed in order to obtain a gentle washing for extremely delicate items. • The anti-crease function can be selected for synthetics, delicates and woollens: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to avoid creases forming.
Description of the appliance ON/OFF button Press this button to start the programme. Press it again to interrupt or change the programme and to switch the machine off at the end of the programme. Warning! Before selecting a programme or modifying a programme already started, the machine must be switched off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Description of the appliance Detergent and additive dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash detergent. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see “Types of fabric and care labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). •...
Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Approximate Sort of laundry dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas...
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Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a particularly gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing.
Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent and additive? Use only detergents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. How much detergent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufacturer does not provide any indications on the amount of detergent for small loads, use about one third less than the suggested amount for half loads and half the amount for very small loads;...
How to wash Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment If you wish to perform a pre-...
How to wash Select the required option Press the button if required. Start the programme Press the ON/OFF button: the mains-on light comes on and the programme starts. End of the programme The machine stops automatically. The mains-on light goes out. If the anticrease option has been selected, empty out the water before opening the door:...
Programme chart Energetic programmes for cottons and linen Maximum load: 4.5 kg Possible Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Cycle description option Prewash Cottons Whites and coloureds Wash at 30°-95°C 30°-95° with prewash 3 rinses Long spin Wash at 30°-95°C Cottons Whites and coloureds 30°-95°...
Programme chart Gentle programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates, woollens Maximum load: 2 kg - wool 1 kg Possible Progr. Temp. Type of laundry Cycle description option Prewash Synth. Synthetics with Wash at 40°-60° C 40°-60° prewash 3 rinses Short spin Wash at 40°-60°C Synth.
Consumption data and duration of main programmes The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests and have been estimated at a water supply temperature of 15°C. They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as indicative values.
Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a lit- tle to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old tooth- brush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry. Check regularly that the filter is clean.
Cleaning and maintenance Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharging (pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are clogged), proceed as follows to empty the machine: • pull out the plug from the power socket; • close the water tap; •...
Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise (different from the noise made by tradi- tional washing machines) this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, it is due to the modern technology of new washing machines which use less water than traditional machines.
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Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The drain hose is Check the whole length of squashed or kinked. the hose and remove the kink. The drain filter or the Clean the filter or check drain hose are clogged. the hose. The “anticrease”...
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Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The programme is still Wait until the end of the running. programme before opening the door. The door lock has not yet Wait about 2 minutes for The door will not open released. the door lock to release.
Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum • Too little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable detergent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. •...
Technical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x54 cm Depth with door opened 91 cm Height adjustment ± 13 mm approx. Net weight 63 kg approx. Load (depending on programme) 4.5 kg max. domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 600 rpm max.
Service In the section “Something not working?” some problems that can be solved by yourself are listed. Read this section in the event of problems. If you are not able to find a solution, contact the Service centre. (Addresses and telephone numbers are given on the enclosed leaflet). In all cases, explain your problem carefully, in order to facilitate trou- bleshooting: the engineer will be able to decide whether a service visit is necessary.
Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. •...
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back. Take care not to squash the hoses which can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor.
Installation Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen units. • The floor surface must be clean and dry, without any wax or polish residue to avoid any possibility of sliding.
Installation Water inlet Connect the water inlet hose to a separate tap with a 3/4" thread after hav- ing inserted the small filter “A” supplied with the machine. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned in any direction.
Installation 3. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain hose must not be kinked.