16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............47 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 damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
This appliance is designed for single household • domestic use in an indoor environment. This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest • rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
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ENGLISH the drum to prevent an internal • Do not use multi-plug adapters and damage. extension cables. • Always take care when moving the • Make sure not to cause damage to appliance as it is heavy. Always use the mains plug and to the mains safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
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• Follow the safety instructions on the sensors, software and firmware detergent packaging. including reset software, door, door • Do not put flammable products or hinge and seals, other seals, door items that are wet with flammable locking assembly, plastic peripherals products in, near or on the appliance.
ENGLISH 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 10 11 12 Hinge supports Drain pump filter Detergent dispenser Front feet for levelling the appliance Control panel Drain hose Magnetic plate Mains cable Door handle Inlet hose connection Rating plate Back feet for levelling the appliance Plate with rubber beater The rating plate reports the model name (A), product number (B), electrical ratings...
Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and IPX4 moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against mois‐ ture Water supply pressure Minimum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) Maximum 10 bar (1.0 MPa)
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ENGLISH 1. Put two polystyrene packaging elements on the floor under the appliance. WARNING! It is strongly recommended that this action is carries out by two persons. 2. Carefully put the appliance down on its rear side. Make sure not to damage the hoses.
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6. Remove the three bolts, the hose holders and plastic spacers by using the spanner supplied with the appliance. 7. Close the holes with the plastic caps you find in the user manual bag. Put the smallest cap F in upper hole and the two bigger caps G in lower holes.
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ENGLISH The appliance must be level and stable. CAUTION! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 5.5 Hose and cable connection 1100 mm 1450 mm 1230 mm 960 mm 1360 mm 900 mm The inlet hose 1.
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3. Connect the hose to the back of the appliance. Do not turn the inlet hose downwards, but turn it left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 4. Loosen the ring nut to fix it in the correct position.
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ENGLISH To a sink spigot Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with the supplied cable tie L. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink. To a wall-pipe Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with the supplied cable tie...
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The appliance is also equipped with an adhesive sponge pad H that you can find inside the drum. Attach it on the top of the appliance where indicated in the drawing. When levelling the appliance under the furniture, DO NOT squeeze the sponge pad.
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ENGLISH Reversibility of the cupboard door Carry out the cupboard door reversibility before the appliance is built in completely. If the cupboard door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the hinge supports M with the magnetic plate N and lower plate O.
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Set the position of the lower hole respecting dimensions and distances shown in the 16-22 mm drawing (449 mm). Countersink the holes. Ø 35 mm 12,5 - 14 mm 22±1,5 mm 595-598 mm Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia.
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ENGLISH Counter-magnet The appliance is pre set for a magnetic closure. For a correct closure: 1. Position the screw C and the counter- magnet D on the magnetic plate N. Lean the cupboard door against the screw until it leaves a mark. 2.
ENGLISH Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Reset position ( • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( • Warning code (e.g. • Error indicator ( Zeit Sparen indicator. Anti-stain indicator. Extra Rinse indicator.
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You must drain the water to unlock was selected. the door. As the programme is very quiet, it is 7.4 Temperatur suitable for use at night time when cheaper electricity tariffs are When you select a washing programme, available.
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ENGLISH Recommended when you use fabric A small laundry load helps to softener. reach better results. This option increases the programme duration. 7.11 Child Lock The corresponding indicator above the With this option you can prevent children touch button illuminates and also stays from playing with the control panel.
(max. half load recommended). the shortest cycle to freshen up a small amount of laundry. ■ ■ ■...
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) perature load Temperature range 1400 rpm 8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Normally, heavily and lightly soiled items. Baumwolle 40 °C 90 °C - 900 rpm 3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.
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Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) perature load Temperature range 900 rpm 2 kg Do not use fabric softener and Outdoor make sure that there is no soften‐ 1 kg er residue in the detergent dis‐...
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) perature load Temperature range 1 kg Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates. Short and gen‐ tle steam programme to refresh even your very Dampf delicate garments, including very delicate gar‐ ments with sequins, lace etc.
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Programme Reference Maxi‐ Programme description Default tem‐ spin speed (Type of load and level of soiling) perature load Temperature range 700 rpm 3 kg Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes, du‐ vets, down jackets and similar items. Daunen 40 °C 60 °C -...
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Programme spin ■ ■ ■ ■ Wolle/Seide 1) Vorwäsche and Flecken cannot be selected together. 2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 3) If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only.
ENGLISH 8.2 Woolmark Wool Care - Blue The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as «hand wash» provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manu‐...
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A short tune sounds. 11.2 Loading the laundry - Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. 1. Open the appliance door. 2. Empty the pockets and unfold the items before you put them in the - Compartment for washing phase.
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ENGLISH 3. To use powder detergent, turn the 2. To change the temperature and/or flap up. the spin speed, touch the related 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap buttons. down. 3. If desired, set one or more options by touching the related buttons.
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11.10 Cancelling a running 2. Touch the Zeitvorwahl button programme repeatedly until the display shows and the indicator goes off. 1. Press the button Ein/Aus to cancel the programme and to deactivate the 3. Touch the Start/Pause button appliance.
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ENGLISH 11.12 End of the programme 2. Press the Start/Pause button: the appliance drains the water and spins. When the programme has finished, the The option indicator Rinse Hold appliance stops automatically. The disappears. acoustic signals operate (if they are active).
12. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 12.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Follow the washing instructions on the • Empty pockets and unfold the items. laundry care labels.
ENGLISH 12.4 Ecological hints • Use only detergents and other treatments specially made for To save water, energy and to help washing machines. First, follow these protect the environment, we recommend generic rules: that you follow these tips: – powder detergents for all types of fabric, excluding delicate.
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CAUTION! the appliance: this will prevent mildew Do not use alcohol, solvents and odours. or chemical products. If the appliance is not used for a long time: close the water tap and unplug the CAUTION! appliance.
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ENGLISH 13.8 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 Clean it when needed, using ammonia picture and pull it out.
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13.9 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water.
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ENGLISH 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter. 180˚ 3. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anti-clockwise direction to open it, without removing.
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8. Clean the filter under the water tap. 9. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 10. Close the pump cover. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 1.
ENGLISH 13.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 45° 20° 13.11 Emergency drain 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. If the appliance cannot drain the water, 2. Close the water tap. carry out the same procedure, described 3.
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14.1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the tables). WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code and the...
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ENGLISH • Make sure that the door is properly closed. The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. • The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. Switch the appliance off and on again. No communication be‐ •...
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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.
ENGLISH 14.2 Emergency door To open the door, proceed as follows: opening 1. Press the Ein/Aus button to switch the appliance off. In case of power failure or functioning 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the failure the appliance door remains mains socket.
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The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
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