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.
If a tumble dryer is stacked on the top of the washing • machine, make sure to use the correct stacking kit approved by AEG (see more details in chapter "Accessories - Stacking kit"). 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation •...
ENGLISH 2.2 Electrical connection • This appliance is for household use only. • The appliance must be earthed. • Follow the safety instructions on the • Always use a correctly installed detergent packaging. shockproof socket. • Do not put flammable products or •...
3. INSTALLATION 4. Open the door and remove the WARNING! polystyrene piece from the door seal Refer to Safety chapters. and all the items from the drum. 3.1 Unpacking WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance.
ENGLISH If possible, install the appliance where the floor is more stable. 3.3 Positioning and levelling 1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance. Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units.
3.4 The inlet hose You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. 1. Connect the water inlet hose to the Contact the authorized back of the appliance. service centre for the other 2. Position it toward left or right...
ENGLISH 5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot - Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the illustration. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e.
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4.2 Appliance overview 11 12 Worktop Drain hose Detergent dispenser Inlet hose connection Control panel Mains cable Door handle Transit bolts Rating plate Hose support Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance...
ENGLISH 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 11 10 Programme dial Delay start touch button (Delay Start) Display Steam Plus touch button (Plus Steam) Eco touch button (Eco) Time saving touch button (Time Spin reduction touch button (Spin) Save) •...
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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. Quiet indicator. Temperature indicator. The indicator appears when a cold wash is set. 6. DIAL AND BUTTONS 6.1 On/Off 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 the Start/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 Rinse to shorten the Steam...
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Programme Programme description White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption Cottons values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme Cottons at 60 °C and the programme Cottons at 40 °C with the option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton pro-...
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ENGLISH Programme Programme description Do not use fabric softener and make sure that Outdoor there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg. This programme can also be used as water-repellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydropho- bic coating.
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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 Delicates 40 °C 1200 rpm 1.5 kg 40 °C - Cold...
8. SETTINGS 8.1 Child Lock completed, touch the Stains/Prewash and the Delay Start buttons With this option you can prevent that the simultaneously for about 6 seconds. children play with the control panel. If you deactivate the • To activate/deactivate this option,...
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 On/Off button for a few seconds to activate the appliance.
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 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.
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:...
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.
12.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser To prevent possible deposits of dried detergent or clotted fabric softener and/or formation of mould in the detergent dispenser drawer, once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure: 1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out.
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ENGLISH WARNING! • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until the water cools down Proceed as follows to clean the pump: 1. Open the pump cover. 5.
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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 • Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. There is water on the • Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have floor.
13.3 Emergency door opening To open the door, proceed as follows: 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the In case of power failure or functioning appliance off. failure the appliance door remains 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the locked.
The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by Read carefully the instructions supplied using the correct stacking kit with the accessory. manufactured and approved by AEG.
ENGLISH 17. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS marked with the symbol with the Recycle the materials with the symbol household waste. Return the product to Put the packaging in applicable your local recycling facility or contact containers to recycle it. Help protect the your municipal office.