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/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the fol- lowing 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 how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - there is a risk that they could become trapped inside.
Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >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! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
DIsposal • If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness (starting from hardness degree II, see “Detergents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of detergent can then be adjusted to hardness degree I (= soft). Main features of your washing machine •...
Control panel A = SPIN SPEED button C = START PAUSE button E = Programme progress display G = RINSE+ button L = DELAY TIMER button Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
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Description of the appliance COTTONS Washing programme for white cotton at 95°C (main wash - rinses/sof- tener - long spin). LINEN/EASY CARES Washing programme for cotton and synthetics (main wash from 60°C to COLD - rinses/softener - long spin). 40-60 MIX Washing programme for slightly soiled cotton items or mixed fabrics.
Description of the appliance EASY IRON With this programme the laundry is gently washed at 40°C and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. It cannot be combined with SENSITIVE option. Position ENERGY SAVING corresponds to a programme for normally soi- led laundry with extended washing time.
Cancelling the delayed start • Depress START PAUSE button. • Depress DELAY TIMER button until the the symbol 0’ is displayed. • Depress START PAUSE button again to restart the machine • To modify the delay time, after the programme has already started, turn the selector dial to OFF (RESET) in order to cancel the current washing programme, set a new programme again and select the new desired delay time.
Description of the appliance means of the relevant button and then depress the START PAUSE but- ton. The water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed. Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to OFF (RESET) and then to the DRAIN programme or SPIN or DELICATE SPIN.
TIMER SAVER By pressing this button the washing time is reduced with COTTONS , LINEN/EASY CARES and DELICATES programmes. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with 40-60 MIX and ENERGY SAVING programmes. Display (WASH TIME) The display shows the following information: •...
Description of the appliance Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the OFF (RESET) position. Warning! After cancelling a programme, please check if there is water left in the drum, otherwise turn the selector dial first to OFF (RESET), then select the programme DRAIN and the end press the START PAUSE button.
Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash detergent and stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle.
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.). •...
Weight of laundry Bathrobes Work shirts Quilt covers Sheets Blouses Hand towels Tea towels Shirts Pillowcases Night-gowns/Pyjamas Tablecloths Underwear Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pro- gramme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on care labels.
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Preparing the wash cycle Delicates Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very 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.
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 additives Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into com- partment If you wish to perform a PREWASH pour...
Select the desired options depending on the degree of soil of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on. Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button; the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on.
How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is opened and the drain hose is correctly connected. 2. Press START PAUSE to start the programme. The corrisponding light stops flashing and only the pilot light of the running phase wiil stay If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown.
At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A steadly zero appears on the display. The END light comes on in the programme progress display and the START PAUSE pilot light has gone out. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the light DOOR will be red and the DOOR will be locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
Programme chart Wash programmes for cottons, mixed and synthetics Wash Temp. programme COTTONS 95° and Linens ENERGY ● 60° SAVING Cottons 60°- LINEN / 40°- EASY 30°- CARES COLD 40-60 40° EASY 40° IRON ● In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indi- cated on the energy label refer to the ENERGY SAVING wash programme for cotton.
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Programme chart Wash programmes for delicates, wool and silk Wash Temp. Fabrics programme Delicate fabrics, for DELICATES 40°-30° example curtains. Wool, wool mixtures WOOL bearing the 40°-30° “Pure new wool, COLD non-shrink, machine Hand wash washable” label SILK 40°-30° Silk items COLD * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry,...
Programme chart Special programmes Programme Description This pro- gramme can be DELICATE used for rinsing RINSES hand washed garments For emptying out the last rinse water in DRAIN programmes with the RINSE HOLD option Separate spin SPIN for cottons Separate spin DELICATE for synthetics, SPIN...
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 Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
Cleaning and maintenance Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emer- gency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked.
Cleaning and maintenance Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug from the power socket; close the water tap; if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; open the the pump door;...
: the water safety system (AQUA ALARM) is running. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, con- tact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre. Problem The machine does not work...
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Something not working? Problem The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately The machine does not empty and/or does not spin There is water on the floor The display shows the alarm code Possible cause The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10).
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Problem The transit bolts have not been removed. The machine vibrates or is noisy The feet have not been adjusted. There is little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running and the drum is turning. The water level is above the The door will not open bottom edge of the door.
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 Height adjustment Load (depending on programme) Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure This appliance complies with the following EC directives: 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 “Low voltage directive”, including directive 93 / 68 / EEC 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive”.
Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX 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.
Ser. No......Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG/ELECTROLUX appliance, or further information on AEG/ELECTROLUX products please contact our Customer Care Department at the address below or visit our website at: www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk...
Guarantee Conditions AEG/ELECTROLUX 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 pur- chase invoice or similar documentation.
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 appliance.
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appli- ance. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the poly- styrene base from the bottom. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.
Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.
Installation • This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. 2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine. Important! Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap.
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Installation Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which should have internal diameter approximately 38mm thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe. When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level.
Installation If you intend the drain hose from the machine to empty into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” sup- plied. Important Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the...
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG/ELEC- TROLUX Service Centre. Permanent connection...
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