19. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..............50 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 and drying domestic- • type machine-washable and dryable laundry only. Do not use the dryer function if laundry has been • soiled with industrial chemicals. This appliance is designed for single household •...
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ENGLISH The operating water pressure at the water entry point • from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa). The appliance maximum load is 8.0 kg. Do not exceed • the maximum load of each programme (refer to the "Programmes"...
The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place • without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items reach a temperature that will not cause damage to them. Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam •...
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ENGLISH • Before connection to new pipes, pipes • Remove a detergent ball (if used) not used for a long time, where repair before starting a drying programme. work has been carried out or new • Do not use a detergent ball if setting a devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let non-stop programme.
• Remove the door catch to prevent for the disposal of Waste Electrical children or pets from becoming and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). trapped in the drum. • Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview...
ENGLISH 4. TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width/ Height/ Total 59.7 cm /84.7 cm /57.6 cm depth Electrical connection Voltage 230 V Overall power 2100 W Fuse 10 A Frequency 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid particles IPX4 and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex‐ cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro‐...
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4. Open the door and remove the 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical polystyrene piece from the door seal position. and all the items from the drum. 5. Carefully put the appliance down on 9. Remove the power supply cable and its rear side.
ENGLISH 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. 12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes. The appliance must be level and stable. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation.
45º 45º 20º 20º If this occurs, close the water tap and contact the authorized service centre to replace the hose. 5.5 Water drainage The drain hose should be positioned at a height of not less than 60 cm and not Make sure that the inlet hose more than 100 cm from the floor.
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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. Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water.
The power supply cable must be easily The manufacturer does not accept any accessible after installing the appliance. responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above For any electrical work required to install safety precaution.
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ENGLISH 6.2 Display Washing phase indicator: it flashes during prewash and wash phase. Rinsing phase indicator. It flashes during rinse phase. Spin and drain phase indicator. It flashes during spin and drain phase. Drying phase indicator. Drying time indicator. Door locked indicator. The digital indicator can show: •...
Rinse hold indicator. Spin speed indicator. Iron drying indicator. Cupboard drying indicator. Extra drying indicator. 7. DIAL AND BUTTONS 7.1 Aan/Uit - Marche/Arrêt Touch this button repeatedly until the desired temperature value appears on Pressing this button for a few seconds the display.
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ENGLISH The appliance empties Before setting this option, the water out select a suitable washing automatically after 18 programme for the hours approximately. garments. The appliance will performs the most • Activate the Extra Silent option. fitting spin cycle for your The intermediate and the final garments care (e.g.
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These two options cannot be You cannot set all time set together. values for different types of fabrics. 7.6 Startuitstel - Départ 7.9 Droogtegraad - Niveau Différé séchage With this option you can delay the start of Touch this button to set one of 3 a programme in a more convenient time.
ENGLISH 8. PROGRAMMES 8.1 Programme Chart Programme Reference Maximum Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed load ture Spin speed Temperature range range 1400 rpm Eco 40-60 (Wash 1400 rpm - 8.0 kg only mode) 400 rpm 40 °C White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normally soiled items.
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Programme Reference Maximum Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed load ture Spin speed Temperature range range Maintenance cycle with hot water to clean and freshen the drum and to re‐ Machine clean move residue that may cause odour. Be‐...
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ENGLISH Programme Reference Maximum Programme description Default tempera‐ spin speed load ture Spin speed Temperature range range Cotton, synthetic and mixed items. Spe‐ cial steam cycle without washing that can Stoom - Vapeur be used to prepare your dried laundry for ironing or refreshing garments worn once.
The fragrance (AEG Steam compatible with it. Fragrance) The fragrance is available on AEG web shop or by The AEG Steam Fragrance allows you to authorised dealer. refresh even your delicate clothes, removing wrinkles and adding freshness 8.4 Automatic drying Initial cycle times for programmes with Droogte‐...
Dryness Level Type of fabric Load Synthetics and mixed fab‐ up to 3.0 kg rics (jumpers, blouses, under‐ wear, household and bed lin‐ Delicate fabrics up to 2.0 kg (acrylics, viscose and deli‐ cate mixed fabrics) Wool items up to 1.0 kg...
10. SETTINGS 10.1 Child Lock Vlek./Voorw. - Tache/Prélav. and the Startuitstel - Départ Différé buttons With this option you can prevent children simultaneously for about 3 seconds. from playing with the control panel. The acoustic signals, they • To activate/deactivate this option,...
ENGLISH 11.4 Check the position of the CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry flap stays between the seal and 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until the door. There is a risk of it stops. water leakage or damage to 2.
With the flap in the To perform washing only, position DOWN: make sure that only the • Do not use gelatinous Wassen - Lavage indicator is or thick liquid on above the MODUS - detergents. MODE button. • Do not put more...
ENGLISH 2. Touch the Startuitstel - Départ Différé button to start the programme again. The button repeatedly until the display ProSense System phase can be repeated up to three times (see point 1). shows 3. Touch the Start/Pauze - Départ/ Important! If the laundry amount will not Pause button again to start the be reduced, the washing programme...
1. Touch the Start/Pauze - Départ/ 3. Close the door and touch the Start/ Pause button. Pauze - Départ/Pause button. The related indicator flashes. The programme or the delay start 2. Change the options. The given continues. information in the display changes 4.
ENGLISH • The display shows the indicator , the In any case, the appliance empties the water out option indicator and the automatically after door locked indicator . The approximately 18 hours. indicator of the running phase flashes. 11.15 Stand-by option •...
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5. Set the desired options, if there are The display also shows the remaining available. programme time. 6. Touch the MODUS - MODE button 12.3 Washing and Timed once to activate also the drying function. The Wassen - Lavage and Drying Drogen - Séchage indicators come...
ENGLISH 13. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Extra dry: for cotton items. This appliance is an The display shows the drying automatic washer dryer. programme duration. To have a good drying by 13.1 Preparation to drying using less energy and in a shorter time, the appliance 1.
• Press the button Aan/Uit - Marche/ 1. Remove the laundry from the Arrêt for some seconds to deactivate appliance. the appliance. 2. Make sure that the drum is empty. After some minutes from After drying phase, clean the...
ENGLISH 15.3 Detergent type and cords, shoelaces, ribbons and any other loose elements. quantity • Do not wash laundry without hems or with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash The choice of detergent and use of small and/or delicate items (e.g. correct quantities not only affects your underwired bras, belts, tights, wash performance, but also helps to...
15.4 Ecological hints 15.7 Items not suitable for drying To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend Do not set a drying programme for that you follow these tips: this laundry: • Synthetic curtains. • Normally soiled laundry may be •...
ENGLISH Experience will help you to dry the 2. Use special fabric conditioner for laundry better. Take note of the duration tumble dryers. of the cycles done before. When the drying programme is completed remove the laundry promptly. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: 1.
Regularly examine the drum to check for Always obey the instructions limescale. that you find on the The regular detergents already contain packaging of the product. water softening agents, but we recommend to run a cycle with empty 16.7 Cleaning the drum...
ENGLISH 2. Remove the top part of the additive 16.9 Cleaning the drain pump compartment to aid cleaning. Make sure that all detergent residue is WARNING! removed from the upper and lower Disconnect the mains plug part of the recess. Use a small brush from the mains socket.
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2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. 3. Open the chute downwards. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter. 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess.
ENGLISH 2. Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut. 12. Close the pump cover. 3. Clean the valve filter on the back of the appliance with a toothbrush. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: a.
1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in compartment of the detergent a container and let the water flow out dispenser. of the hose. 2. Start the programme to drain the 4.
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ENGLISH • Make sure that the water tap is open. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. The appliance does For this information, contact your local water authority. not fill with water prop‐ •...
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Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. • Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. The programme does •...
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent. • Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before The washing results you wash the laundry. are not satisfactory. • Make sure that you set the correct temperature. •...
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the 5. Take out the laundry and then close mains socket. the appliance door. 3. Open the filter flap. 6. Close the filter flap. 4. Pull the emergency unlock trigger downward once. Pull it downward once again, keep it tensed and, in the meanwhile, open the appliance door.
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ENGLISH Remaining moisture at the end of the cycle. The higher is the spin speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture at the end of washing cycle. Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions (e.g.
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