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132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 2 Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend 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!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 3 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main features of your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 4 Contents How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Max. load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Add detergent and additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 5 Contents Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 6 Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 7 Safety instructions Child safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. • Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. • Keep all packaging well away from children. • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy the plug.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 8 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >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.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 9 Main features of your washing machine • Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. • Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. • Energy saving programme for normally soiled cotton items. • Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 900, 700 or 500 rpm. • RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing. • Delay start: programme start can be delayed by 1 to 24 hours (e.g.
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132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 12 Description of the appliance Position 40°C Easy to iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position COLD = cold wash ON/OFF button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press it again to switch the machine off. Mains-on light This light comes on when the ON/OFF button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again.
2992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 13 Description of the appliance To alter or cancel the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY START button until the required time is displayed or, if you wish to cancel the delay, until the symbol 0 h is displayed. Then press the START/PAUSE button again. When the delay is cancelled, the display shows the duration of the wash programme previously selected.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 14 Description of the appliance QUICK WASH By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with the wool and economy programme and cannot be used with STAIN. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 15 Description of the appliance Display The display shows the following information: • If the programme selector dial is on the RESET position, three flashing dashes appear immediately after pressing the ON/OFF button to indicate that the machine is ready to be selected for the required wash programme. • Duration of the selected wash programme, calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 16 Description of the appliance Cancelling/Altering a programme To cancel or alter a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the RESET position: three flashing dashes will be displayed, the programme is cancelled. The machine will maintain the water in the tub. To drain water, select DRAIN programme.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 17 Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Programme chart Compartment for prewash or soak detergent and stain remover. The prewash or soak 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. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 18 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.). • To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 19 Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Approximate dry weights Bathrobes 1200 g Work shirts 300-600 g Quilt covers 700 g Sheets 500 g Blouses 100 g Hand towels 200 g Tea towels 100 g Shirts 200 g Pillowcases 200 g Night-gowns/Pyjamas 200-250 g Tablecloths 200-300 g Underwear 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:01 PM Pagina 20 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 21 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent?.... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 22 Preparing the wash cycle And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 23 How to wash Max. load - cottons - easy cares and delicates - wool 4.5 kg 2 .kg 1 .kg 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 additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a prewash, a SOAK or a STAIN-Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment .
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 24 How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light up. The display shows the duration of the programme.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 25 How to wash Starting the programme To start the selected programme, press the START/PAUSE START button; the corresponding light stops flashing. PAUSE The pilot light corresponding to the wash phase which is running is illuminated. If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the display. During this period it is possible to load other laundry: press the START/ PAUSE button. Open the door.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 26 Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Additional functions Consumption* Max. Energy Water Duration load kWh lt. min. Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work White 95°-60° garments, sheets, Cotton household linen, underwear, towels. STAIN QUICK PREWASH EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 4.5 kg 1.7 43 156 Cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 27 Programme chart Special programmes Programme Type of laundry Programme phases Soak Heavily soiled fabrics, except wool. Soak at 30°C. Stop with water in drum. To empty: press the START/PAUSE button. The machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours. Rinses This programme can 3 rinses with liquid be used for additive. rinsing hand Spin. washed garments. Hand washed gar- 1 rinse with liquid Softeners ments to be additive. starched or Spin. softened.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 28 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little 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. Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 29 Cleaning and maintenance To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them. Drain filter The drain filter collects threads and small objects inadvertently left in the laundry.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 30 Cleaning and maintenance Unscrew the hose from the tap. To do this you must press the yellow button on the hose first. Clean the filter with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 31 Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines. Troubleshooting If a problem arises, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 32 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). The machine does not fill The machine fills then empties immediately Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The small filter of the water Clean the filter. inlet hose is clogged (E10). The door is not properly closed (E40). Close the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 33 Something not working? Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy The door will not open Possible cause Solution The transit bolts have not been removed. Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. The feet have not been adjusted. Carefully level the machine. There is little laundry in the drum. Correct operation of the machine is not affected. The programme is still running and the drum is turning.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 34 Something not working? Problem Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin 34 Possible cause Solution The unbalance detection device that prevents excessive vibration during spinning has cut in. If the laundry is not evenly distributed inside the drum at the beginning of the spin cycle, the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 35 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. • The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey stains remain on the laundry • Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 36 Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 82x60x54.5 cm 91 cm ± 13 mm approx. 75 kg approx. 4.5 kg max. domestic max. 55 rpm 1400/900/700/500 rpm 50-800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 37 Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG 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. Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 38 This information can be found on the rating plate, so you have these numbers to hand we recommed you write them below. Prod. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ser.-No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance, or further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 39 Standard Guarantee Conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 40 European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: - The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. - The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products. - This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 41 Instructions for installation and electrical connection Safety instructions for the installer • This appliance is heavy, care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the retailer. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not completely removed.
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132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 43 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt and lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. P025 Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 44 Installation Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find in the envelope containing the instruction booklet. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 45 Installation Water inlet (cold water connection only) Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. Do not connect to a hot water supply.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 46 Installation Min. 30 cm.(12") The upright standpipe should have a minimum length of 30 cm (12”) from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see diagram). Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water. 38 mm.(1/1 2") diameter standpipe 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.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 47 Installation Electrical connections WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 48 Installation Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 49 Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. 600 600 in. 570 m 120 416 818 176, 5 820 min 596 515 160 195 541 8 90 0 49 165 A Preparation and assembly of the door The machine is originally prearranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 50 Building-in c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x8 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again. d) Counter-magnet (6) The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 51 Building-in If it is not possible to 5 mm Hardwood strip use one solid piece, 40 mm due to the additional height required, ensure that any additional 100 mm 600-605 mm strips of timber are Front glued and screwed to view F the underside of the base (see Fig. F). Drill four fixing holes see Fig. G Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forward as the adjoining plinth line will allow.
132992080.qxd 5/22/03 5:02 PM Pagina 52 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de 132.992.080-01-0503 Subject to change without notice From the Electrolux Group. The world’s No. 1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use.