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Contents Safety instructions Disposal e Environmental tips important features of your appliance Description of the appliance . Front view Control panel Program selector Program selector as progress indicator Temperature selector EASY-CARES button Final spin speed button RINSE HOLD button Indication lamp ON . Detergent drawer Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs Before using your machine for the fist time Preparing the washing cycle Sorting out and preparing washing .
Contents Program tables . 23 Washing 23 Separate rinsing .24 Separate fabric softenmglstarchmg . 24 Separate spinning Separate rewash Maintenance and Cleaning s 26 In daily use 26 Control panel 26 Detergent compartment 26 Washing machine drum 27 Dora 27 Precautionary measures in the event of a risk of frost 27 Troubleshooting .. e 28 Certain problems etc.
/I Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. General safety * Repairs to the washing machine should only be carried out by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Center.
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.
~ Disposal Packaging » Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. * The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of polyethylene {marking * The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene {marking Washing machine When disposing of the washing machine: ¢ Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug. « Disable the door catch to prevent young children becoming trapped inside.
Important features of your appliance # Setting the program using the program selector and temperature selector. » Stain program for effectively treating stained washing. « Button EASY-CARES for careful treatment of easy-care fabrics. » Energy saving program for light to normal silage cottons. * Maximum Spin speed 1000 revolutions per minute, « Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 700 revolutions per minute. # Rinse hold can be added: the washing remains in the final rinse water, it is not spun.
Description of the appliance Front view Control pane Detergent drawer XEG | Rating plate {behind door) Door with handle | Lapin front of Height adjustable feet drain pump
Description of the appliance Control panel 10 Program selector Temperature selector Button Final spin speed Button EASY-CARES ks o (ST newton —— [\ | impropriety ncs Program selector By means of the program selector the washing machine is switched on and off. ~ Switching on: Pull out program selector. Switching off: Push in program selector. The washing cycle is set via the program selector. Different setting positions have the following effect: Button RINSE HOLD Indicator ON pun P Ut CATIONS / UNEVEN.
Description of the appliance i1 * RINSE Separate rinse, €.9. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (spin according to the selected washing cycle). » CONDITIONER Conditioner rinse (or starching): Liquid conditioner or starch is added from the compartment during the rinse. * SPIN Spin after RINSE HOLD, or separate spin for hand-washed fabrics. Program group DELICATE * DELICATE Main wash cycle for delicate (Wash rinse/conditioner short spin}.
Description of the appliance Program selector as progress indicator The program selector serves as a progress indicator by moving clockwise until the end of the program is reached. Temperature selector You can set the following temperature steps via o temperature selector: %, Cold, Position E {energy-saving program] is suitable for I boiled washing of light to normal soiling; reduced 79 0 temperature to approx. 67°C. « To EASY-CARES button For easy-care washing.
Description of the appliance Detergent drawer Suction cap {must be firmly pushed on) Compartment for per-wash detergent or stain remover. They are added for PRE WASH right at the beginning of the washing program or for STAIN at the optimum time during the main wash. Detergent compartment for main wash {and water softening agent if used). \QI Compartment for liquid conditioners {fabric softener, starch). They are added to the final rinse water.
Consumption values and time requirement for selected programs The values in the following table were determined under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for household use. 1} The energy ¢ 2) These times are approximate. Before using your machine for the first time 5 Slightly pull the detergent drawer out of the control panel. 35 Pour about 1 liter of water through the detergent compartment into the washing machine. . When this has been done the OKD lock can function correctly.
Preparing the washing cycle Sorting out and preparing washing » Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types of washing and care symbols™). * Empty the pockets. * Remove any metal parts [safety pins, badges). * To prevent washing from getting damaged and forming bundles: close zips, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, tie up loose straps such as on aprons. * Turn clothes made from double layer fabric inside out {e.g. anoraks, sleeping bags).
Preparing the washing cycle 16 Types of washing and care symbols The care symbols assist in selecting the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to the type and care symbol. The temperature specifications in the care symbols are always maximum specifications. Cottons \¥5) Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol will withstand maximum wash actions and high temperatures. The COTTONS/LINEN program is suitable for this type of washing.
Preparing the washing cycle Washing powders and conditioners Which washing powder and conditioner? Only use washing powders and fabric softeners suitable for automatic washing machines. As a general rule follow the instructions of the manufacturers.
Run wash cycle Brief instructions washing cycle proceeds in the following steps: Check whether the water tap is opened. Open the door, load the washing. Shut the door. Add washing powder/conditioner. Set the correct washing program and temperature. Press EASY-CARES button if required. Pauli out program selector. Washing program starts automatically after six seconds. Alter the final spin speed or defect RINSE HOLD if required.
Run wash cycle Add detergent/conditioner B Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. B35 Add detergent/conditioner. Ei} For instructions on detergent and conditioners, see "Washing powders and conditioners™. \lj Rewash agent or stain remover (for extra programs PRE WASH or STAIN} \fl] Main detergent in powder form {and water softening agent if used) \$B/ Liquid conditioners (fabric softener, starch). Important: Do not fill above the MAX mark.
Run wash cycle 20 Selecting the washing program Efl Suitable program and correct temperature for the respective type of = washing, see "Program Tables.” Set the washing program CATIONS / UNEVEN important! Program selector may only be rotated clockwise! Set the program selector to the woo ‘ devised washing program — Set the temperature oo s, #F> Set the temperature selector to the desired temperature. For easy-cares washing: U35 Press the EASY-CARES button.
Run wash cycle Start the washing program, set the final spin speed or select RINSE HOLD B Check whether the water tap is opened. B To start the washing machine pull out the program selector. The indicator ON light is illuminated, washing program starts automatically after six seconds. IS Reduce the spin speed for the final spin or select w000 © RINSE HOLD if required: 20 Press the button final spin speed or press the RINSE HOLD button.
Run wash cycle 22 End of wash cycle/removing the washing 55 B8R R The washing program normally ends with the final spin. After PRE WASH: After PRE WASH, the main wash cycle must be set as desired, the “ program does not continue automatically, Set the main wash cycle desired. After Rinse Hold: After a Rinse Hold the water must be pumped out first or the washing spun: Release RINSE HOLD button.
Program tables Washing The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful programs. Wil Pannier i 89 tire bucket contains about 2,5kg of dry washing cotton. 2)Waoolien clothing with swollen symbol may only be washed in the machine if they bear the addition "does not felt,” “non-felting” or "washing machine resistant™.
Maintenance and Cleaning In daily use B35 After the program has finished pull out the detergent drawer a little so that it can dry out. S Leave the door ajar for a while. This helps to prevent stagnant smiles, and helps to preserve the door seal, Close the water tap. We recommend you unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply when the wash program has finished. [ oy Control panel Important! Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean the panel and aerating parts.
Maintenance and Cleaning Washing machine drum The washing machine drum is made from rust-free stainless steel. Any objects left in the laundry which are likely to rust can stain the drum. Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with descaling agents containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. BS Remove rust stains on the drum with a stainless steel cleaning agent.
Troubleshooting [fl The whistling noise when spinning may be different to = your previous washing machine which is due to the modern drive system. Certain problems ete.
Troubleshooting G e If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns grayish and limescale deposits are present in the drum = Insufficient washing powder has been added. * [correct washing powder was used. # Stains were not retreated. » Program or temperature was not set correctly. * When using modular washing powders the individual components were not used in the correct atria.
Troubleshooting Carrying out an emergency emptying Warning! Isolate the washing machine from the mains supply before the emergency emptying! {f the washing machine ne longer pumps out the water an emergency emptying must be carried out. Warning! The water, which flows out of the emergency emptying hose can be hat. First allow the water to cool down before emergency emptying! Put down a flat container to catch the water draining out.
Troubleshooting 32 Cleaning the drain pump & Warning! Switch off the washing machine and pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning the drain pump! £ First carry out an emergency emptying [see section "Carrying out an emergency emptying”). B Place a toque! on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump. Surplus water may flow out. B3 Unscrew the cover of the drain pump by twisting it anti-clockwise and pull it out, ¥ Remove any foreign bodies which may be in the pump housing.
Technical data Height x width x depth 85x80x80cm Depth with the door opened 95em Height adjust ability approx. Empty weight approx. 85kg Full load {depending on the program) max. 5kg Area of application household Drum speed when washing max.
k2 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 Center. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks 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.
Index A Automatic load recognition 8 C Conditioner liquid Connection foothold , Canton mixtures Cottons Curtains Customer care D Delicate . Detergent Drain pump £ Easy cares Emergency emptying Energy saving F Fabric softener H Hand washing 16 L Limescale Linen . Liquid detergent M Main Wash Wain washing detergent . Microfibers . 0 OKO lock P Pr-wash .. detergent .. Program interruption Pump aut Q Quick wash Rating plate .. Rinse Rinse doth S Service £ Spare Parts . Silk . Spin Stain . Stain remover .
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