18. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............40 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 beginning the installation and use of this 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.
1.2 General Safety This appliance is for washing domestic-type, machine- • washable laundry only. 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.
ENGLISH 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation 2.2 Electrical connection The installation must comply WARNING! with relevant national Risk of fire and electric regulations. shock. • Remove all the packaging and the • WARNING: This appliance is transit bolts including rubber bush designed to be installed / connected with plastic spacer.
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• When unpacking the appliance, It is motor and drum, pumps, shock possible to see water flowing from the absorbers and springs, washing drum, drain hose. This is due to the testing drum spider and related ball bearings, of the appliance with the use of water heaters and heating elements, in the factory.
ENGLISH 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Special features to the laundry in the drum to achieve perfect washing results in the Your new washing machine meets all minimum possible time. Read the modern requirements for an effective paragraph "The ProSense System treatment of laundry with low water, load detection "...
4. TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 59.7 cm /84.7 cm /66.0 cm Electrical connection Voltage 230 V Overall power 2100 W Fuse 10 A Frequency 50 Hz 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‐...
ENGLISH 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. 2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level. WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials WARNING! below the appliance feet to...
Requirements: 3/4’’ thread. Flow direction indicated by the arrow. 5.3 The inlet hose Nur für Deutschland Stellen Sie gemäß der Deutschen Trinkwasserverordnung sicher, dass Sie beim Anschluss des Wasserzulaufschlauches eine Sicherheitsvorrichtung anbringen (gemäß DIN EN 1717 Flüssigkeitskategorie 2 Typ EC oder ED und EN 13959) die den Rückfluss in den...
ENGLISH Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for information on inlet hose replacement. 5.4 Water-stop device The inlet hose has a water stop device. This device prevents water leaks in the hose because of its natural ageing.
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It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: min.600 mm max.1000 mm • Connect the drain hose to the spigot The end of the drain hose and tighten it with a clamp. must always be ventilated , •...
If you install the appliance on a plinth WARNING! that is not an accessory supplied by Do not put the tumble dryer AEG, secure the appliance in the fixing under the washing machine. plates. Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the Read carefully the instructions supplied depth of your appliances.
ENGLISH The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( ). • Warning code ( • Indication of total operating hours of the appliance. Refer to the 'Operating hours counter' section in the 'Settings' paragraph for more details.
8.5 Schleudern This option can increase the programme duration. When you set a programme, the This option is not appliance automatically sets the available with a maximum spin speed allowed. temperature lower than 40 °C. Touch repeatedly this button to: •...
ENGLISH 9. PROGRAMMES 9.1 Programme Chart Washing programmes Programme Programme description Washing programmes Eco 40-60 White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normally soiled items. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended, ensuring good washing re‐ sults.
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Programme Programme description Denim clothing and jersey items. Normal soiled. This pro‐ Jeans gramme performs a gentle rinsing phase, designed for denim, that reduces fading and does not cause washing powder resi‐ dues on the fibres. Mixed fabric sportswear like polyester, polyester, elastane Sportwäsche...
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ENGLISH Programme Default tempera‐ Reference spin Maximum load ture speed Temperature Spin speed range range 40 °C 800 rpm Daunen 3 kg 800-800 rpm 60 °C - Cold ( 1400 rpm Schleudern/Abpumpen 10 kg 1400 rpm - 800 rpm 1400 rpm 10 kg Spülen 1400 rpm - 800 rpm...
3. Press and hold the Zeitvorwahl and (except Ein /Aus button ). Zeit Sparen buttons for some • Before you touch the Start/Pause seconds (within 10 seconds after the button: the appliance cannot start. switching on. After these 10 seconds,...
ENGLISH 3. Pour a small quantity of detergent This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. into the compartment marked 4. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without any laundry in the drum. 12.
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results.
ENGLISH Changing the delay start after The display shows an indicative programme duration. the countdown has started 2. If necessary, change the temperature, the spin speed, the To change the delay start: cycle duration, or add available 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to options.
1. Rotate the selector knob to the "Reset" The ProSense detection is position carried out with complete 2. Wait for 1 second. The display shows washing programmes only (no skipping phase selected). Now, you can set a new washing programme.
ENGLISH In the display all washing phase 1. If necessary, touch the Schleudern indicators become steady and the time button to decrease the spin speed proposed by the appliance. area shows . 2. Press Start/Pause to continue the The indicator of the Start/Pause button cycle goes off.
13.2 Stubborn stains • Do not wash white and coloured items together. For some stains, water and detergent is • Some coloured items can discolour not sufficient. with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the We recommend that you pre-treat these first couple of times.
ENGLISH • the wash load to turn grey, • To use the correct quantity of • greasy clothes, detergent, refer to the quantity • mould in the appliance. suggested by the detergent producer and check the water hardness of you Excessive detergent may cause: domestic system.
Remove any foreign objects (such as available programme metal clip, buttons, coins, etc) that you Maschinenreinigung. Add a small may find in the door seal, the filters and quantity of powder detergent into the drum. Refer to "Door seal with double empty drum, in order to rinse out any lip trap", "Cleaning the drum", "Cleaning...
ENGLISH 14.8 Cleaning the detergent 3. Flush the detergent drawer out under running warm water to remove any dispenser traces of accumulated detergent. After cleaning, replace the top part in To prevent possible deposits of dried its position. detergent or clotted fabric softener 4.
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2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and pump access to collect the water that objects from the filter recess. flows out. 9. Make sure that the impeller of the 3. Open the chute downwards. Always pump can rotate.
ENGLISH 12. Close the pump cover. 3. Clean the valve filter on the back of the appliance with a toothbrush. 14.10 Cleaning the inlet hose 4. When you reconnect the hose to the back of the appliance, turn it left or and the valve filter right (not in vertical position) It is recommended to clean both the...
0° C or drop below, 5. When the drain pump is empty, remove the remaining water from the install the inlet hose again. inlet hose and the drain pump. WARNING! 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the Make sure that the mains socket.
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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. Internal fail. No com‐ •...
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Problem Possible solution • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has not been selected. • Make sure that the washing programme is finished. You cannot open the • Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the appliance door.
ENGLISH 16. CONSUMPTION VALUES 16.1 Introduction See the web link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about Energy Label. 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.
Power consumption in different modes Off (W) Stand-by (W) Delay start (W) 0.50 0.50 4.00 Time to Off/Standby mode is 15 minutes maximum. 16.4 Common programmes These values are indicative only. Programme Litres hh:mm °C Baumwolle 2.90 4:05 52.00 1400 95°C...
ENGLISH Connect the mains plug to the mains 2. Set the desired options (1) by means socket. of the corresponding touch buttons. To start the programme, touch the Open the water tap. Start/Pause (2) button. Load the laundry. 3. The appliance starts. At the end of the programme, remove the Pour the detergent and other treatment laundry.
Programmes Load Product description All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate Schleudern/Abpumpen 10 kg fabrics. Programme for spinning and draining the water. All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate 10 kg Spülen fabrics. Programme for rinsing and spinning. White cotton items. This program removes more...
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