Electrolux 72620 Washer User Manual
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1. After eliminating the error press the START PAUSE button If the error code is displayed again please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre For all other errors displayed in the multi display please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre stating the error code Malfunction Washing machine does not work No water flows in Error code E appears 1 Li Possible Cause Mains plug is not plugged in House fuse is defective Door is not closed properly START PAUSE button not pressed for long enough Tap is closed Filter in the threaded fitting on the water inlet hose is blocked Remedy Insert mains plug Replace fuse Close door lock must engage audibly Keep START PAUSE button pressed until the program starts Open tap Unscrew the hose from the tap remove the filter and clean under running water Malfunction Washing machine vibrates during opera tion or is unstable Excessive foaming dur ing the main wash Water runs out from under the washing machine Fabric softener is not added compartment 18 for fabric softener is filled with water Possible Cause The machine is not level There is only very little wash ing in the machine e g only a bath robe Water could not be com pletely pumped out prior to spinning because the drain hose is kinked or the drain pump is blocked Probably too much detergent was used Threaded fitting2. ococccccccc eee eens 8 Description of the Appliance 0 0 eee ees 9 Front VIEW cues hec pales ale EE Rp ne 9 Detergent Dispenser Drawer lusssssssssssess eee eee 9 Control Panel aa oia 10 Program Selector ucc es Rab Rea aa 10 Program Option Buttons sssssssssesese eese 11 Consumption Data and Wash Times ooccccccccccc eee ee 12 What does update mean 0 0 cee eee 12 Before Using for the First Time o oooocccccccco eee 13 Preparing a Wash Load uuueeeeeeeA 13 Sorting and preparing a wash load 00 e eee e eee eee 13 Washing Types and Care Symbols 222202 cece eee eee eee 14 Detergents and Conditioners 0 ccc eee eee eee eee 14 Which Detergent evocan lad epee ERES 15 And in which form ooo 16 How much Detergent and Fabric Softener 2200000 17 Using a Water Softening Agent cece eect eet eee 17 Running a Wash Cycle sssssssessss esee 18 Brief Instr ctioris ers adds 18 Setting the Washing Program eee eens 19 Changing Spin Speed Selecting Rinse Hold ooooooccooo oo 19 Setting the Delay Timer nn cece eh 20 Opening and Closing the Door ooccccccccccncccc nenn 20 Loading the Washing ssseeeeeee RII 20 Adding Detergent Conditioner street 21 Starting the Washing Program 1 eee eet tenes 22 Washing Program Sequence 20 eee eee eee 23
3. plus water may flow out sl by twisting it anti clockwise 1 and pull it out 2 be in the pump housing Check whether the impeller of the pump can be turned It is normal for the pump to turn in steps If the impeller cannot be turned at all please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre on the cover into the guiding slots and screw on tightly in a clockwise direction 2 in and fix in place Close the flap 33 Operating Instructions Unlocking the Door in an Emergency If the door cannot be opened e g due to a faulty door lock or due to a power cut during the washing program it can be opened using the emergency unlock feature Eg 1 If water can be seen in the window of the door first carry out an emer gency emptying see section Carrying out an emergency emptying 2 Turn the knob anti clockwise with the help of a coin or a screwdriver 3 Open the door by pulling on the door handle Additional Rinse and or Wash Water Cooling The washing machine is on a very economical water consumption set ting For people who suffer from an allergy to detergents it it may be helpful to rinse with extra water additional rinse he wash water can be cooled down before being pumped out at the end of the main wash by adding cold water This reduces thermal shock to fabrics helping to prevent creasing i The program duration and water consumption are increased
4. able in different forms Whether you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is down to personal choice Traditional Powders Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum Liquids Measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum Compact Compact detergents or concentrates as they are also known are avail able in liquid or powder form and generally require a smaller dosage Follow the manufacturer s instructions to ensure the most economical usage Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer or alterna tively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device which should be placed on top of the laundry and at the back of the machine drum If you use a dosing device ball in a washer dryer please ensure the device ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme Fabric Conditioners These are ideal for improving softness and also reduce static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier They are available in two types For example Lenor liquid fabric softener for use in the washing machine washer dryer The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the sym bol 1 Follow the manufacturer s dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a
5. that has not been used for some time run off a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris that may have collected in the pipes Water Pressure The appliance is designed to operate within the following water pressure limits minimum 1 bar 14 5 p s i maximum 10 bar 145 p s i IMPORTANT At more than 10 bar 145 p s i Install pressure reducing valve e At less than 1 bar 14 5 p s i Unscrew the inlet hose from the appli ance at the inlet solenoid valve and remove the flow regulator to do this remove the sieve with needle nose pliers and remove rubber washer behind the sieve Replace sieve Retain the washer for future use 47 48 Installation and Connection Instructions Inlet Hose Connection Eg Connect the hose end with a straight Important This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only The inlet hose provided is 1 2 or 1 3 metres depending on the model If a longer inlet hose is required contact your AEG Service Force Centre Under no circumstances should hoses be connected together to provide a longer length The rubber washers are either set into the inlet hose threaded connec tion or supplied separately in the installation kit These washers must be fitted to ensure water tight seals Do not use any other washer Connect the hose to the machine with the right angled connector O Important Do not overtighten the plastic Q nuts on th
6. Observe instructions on detergent package 21 Operating Instructions Starting the Washing Program pg 1 Check whether the water tap is open 2 Start the washing program press the START PAUSE START O O button PAUSE The washing program is started or starts at the end of the time delay set i If the DOOR indicator flashes red when the START PAUSE button is pressed the door is not properly closed Close the door firmly and press the START PAUSE button again If the delay timer has been set The start time delay set on the delay timer counts down the time remaining until the program starts is displayed on the multi display in whole hours remaining During this time you can add washing change or stop the delay timer Adding washing press the START PAUSE button the door can be opened Then close the door and press the START PAUSE button again e Changing or stopping delay timer press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desired time is displayed when the program duration is displayed display in minutes e g 13 the washing pro gram starts without delay 22 Washing Program Sequence Operating Instructions Program Progress Display PRE WASH Prior to the start the program steps chosen MAINWASH O are displayed on the program progress display RINSE O During the washing program the current pro RINSE gram step is displayed SPIN O END O Multi Display i O WASH T
7. Washing Cycle Complete Removing the Washing 5 24 Contents Program Tables sssssssseeese esee II 25 W shing rss ee EE 25 Separate Fabric Softening Starching 2 22222sssereernennn 26 Separate RINSING ur reiben 26 Separate Spinning a e a e T a a n ernennen nennen 26 Maintenance and Cleaning eee eens 27 Control Panel uses un G14 ia E E 27 Detergent Dispenser Drawer sssssssessls nennen nenn 27 Washing Machine Drum ssssssessssse II 27 DOOR cdm etse tasa ire an lite edle Ue ssa det aerae ob 27 What to do when sssssssssesse e 28 Tro ble Sliboting cetera Halle 28 If the Washing Results are not Satisfactory nananana annann 31 Carrying out an Emergency Emptying 0 cece eee eee eee eee 32 Cleaning the Drain Pump 2 eee eee I 33 Unlocking the Door in an Emergency cccccccccccccccccccc 34 Additional Rinse and or Wash Water Cooling 0oooococccccco 34 Service tt Spare Parts u nenne 37 Guarantee Conditions sse 38 Contents Installation and Connection Instructions 40 Installation Safety Precautions 0 nennen nenn 40 Appliance Dimensions 0c eee I 41 Front and Side Views 2 2 2 cece eee eens 41 Rea VIEW qiiae twining on oe o Ee on lila 41 Appliance Installation 0 0 0 cece eee 42 Appliance Transit sua xo DEI 42 Remo
8. are maximum temperatures Cottons Textiles made from cotton and linen with this care symbol will with stand maximum wash actions and high temperatures The COTTONS LINEN program is appropriate for this type of washing Linen Textiles made from cotton and linen with these care symbols will with stand maximum wash actions and high temperatures The COTTONS LINEN program is appropriate for this type of washing Easy care washing Fabrics such as treated cottons cotton mixtures and synthetics with this care symbol need a softer washing action The EASY CARES program is suitable for this type of washing Delicates Fabrics such as those with layered fibres micro fibres as well as synthet ics and net curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful handling The DELICATES program is suitable for this type of washing Wool and particularly delicate washing o Textiles such as wool wool mixtures and silk with these care symbols require a very gentle wash cycle The WOOLLENS amp y Hand washing program is appropriate for this type of washing Important Fabrics with this care symbol S amp T Do Not Wash must not be washed in the washing machine Detergents and Conditioners Only use detergents and fabric softeners suitable for automatic washing machines As a general rule follow the instructions of the detergent manufacturers Which Detergent To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance i
9. by wash water cooling and or the additional rinse Additional Rinse RINSE i If this function is set an additional rinse is performed for the programs COTTONS LINEN EASY CARES and DELICATES As supplied from the factory the additional rinse function is not set Setting the Additional Rinse Function t 1 Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN 2 Press the SOAKING button for at least 5 seconds After the button has been kept pressed for 5 seconds RINSE flashes on the program progress display for 5 seconds 3 Whilst RINSE is flashing release the SOAKING button The additional rinse function is set once the flashing has ceased It con tinues to be set until specifically disabled 34 i 1 Press the SOAKING button for at least 5 seconds Operating Instructions When the additional rinse function is selected the RINSE indicator on the program progress display illuminates prior to program start and during the additional rinse If you wish to check whether the additional rinse function is selected Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN Press the SOAKING button briefly If RINSE flashes on the program progress display the additional rinse function is set Disabling the Additional Rinse Function Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN As soon as the button is pressed RINSE flashes on the program progress display After 5 seconds RINSE ceases to flash and illumi nates continuously f
10. on the water inlet hose is leaking The inlet hose has a leak The drain pump cover is not tight Washing is caught in the door Suction cap in the fabric sof tener compartment is not correctly fitted or is blocked Operating Instructions Remedy Adjust the feet according to the installation and connec tion instruction Does not impair function Check the drain hose and if necessary remove any kink or clean the drain pump and remove any foreign bodies from the pump housing It may be necessary to reduce the amount of deter gent used Follow the deter gent manufacturer s recommendations Tighten the inlet hose con nections Check the inlet hose and if necessary replace it Tighten cover by turning clockwise Stop the program remove the washing caught in the door start a new program Clean detergent dispenser drawer place suction cap firmly in position 29 30 Operating Instructions Malfunction Washing has not been spun sufficiently there is water left in the drum Error code Ce appears Door cannot be opened when the machine is switched off Remnants of detergent are building up in the detergent dispenser drawer Rinse water is cloudy When pressing a pro gram option button the corresponding display does not light up Possible Cause Drain hose is kinked Drain hose to high Drain pump is blocked The water drainage system is blocked The do
11. or turn the program selector to SPIN or SHORT SPIN and press the START PAUSE button the washing will be spun or short spun At the end of this program step the END indicator will illuminate Open the door As soon as the DOOR indicator is green the door can be opened Turn the program selector to OFF Remove the washing Close the water tap Pull the detergent drawer out a little after washing so that it can dry out Leave the door ajar so that air can circulate in the washing machine If the OVERDOSING indicator illuminates then too much detergent was used in the washing program just completed and as a result an addi tional rinse performed Next time you use the machine observe the detergent manufacturer s dosing instructions for the load to be washed Important If the washing machine is not to be used for a long period close the tap and isolate the washing machine from the mains Operating Instructions Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are given in the following but only those that are useful and meaningful in everyday use Type of Washing Max Load Program Selector Possible Care Symbol Weight Dry Temperature Option Buttons PRE WASH Cottons 5kg COTTONS LINEN SOAKING 22 QUICK WASH STAIN Energy Saving Program 5k COTTONS LINEN PRE WASH Cottons ENERGY SAVING mum PRE WASH Linen 5kg COTTONS LINEN SOAKING deus QUICK WASH STAIN PRE WASH Easy Cares 2 5kg EASY CARES SOAKING ST
12. spin will be automatically adjusted to suit the washing program COTTONS LINEN 1200 revolutions per minute EASY CARES 1000 revolutions per minute DELICATES 1000 revolutions per minute WOOLLENS amp Hand Washing 1000 revolutions per minute The speed for the intermediate spin is dependent on the program selected and cannot be changed 20 Operating Instructions Setting the Delay Timer t If necessary set the delay timer press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly icit until the desired time delay is displayed in the multi display for example 2h for a meme S WASH TIME 12 hour delay start of the program il If 15h is displayed and you press the button again the duration of the washing program set appears displayed in minutes e g 119 In this condition the start delay timer is not set If the SOAKING option is selected the delay timer determines the soaking time Without delay timer the soaking time is approx 1 hour Opening and Closing the Door t Opening pull the handle on the door t Closing press the door firmly When the appliance is switched on the DOOR DOOR O indicator shows whether the door can be opened green light door can be opened light off door cannot be opened at the moment red light door is open Loading the Washing i See Program Tables for maximum loads l l For information about the correct preparation of the washing see Washing Types and Car
13. 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 electrical regulations he switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point e Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable e he installation must comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements Appliances designed for cold water connection must not be con nected to hot water Installation and Connection Instructions Appliance Dimensions Front and Side Views Rear View Important This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only 41 Installation and Connection Instructions Appliance Installation i The appliance worktop must not be removed to gain a height reduction when installing under a kitchen worktop Appliance Transit e To prevent electrical components becoming wet when moving the appliance do not tip the washing machine onto it s front or the left hand side viewed from the front Do not transport the appliance without the transit packaging bolts bar in place Transporting the appliance without the transport pack aging bolts bar in place may cause damage to the product Never lift the appliance by the door he appliance i
14. 6 21 M Multi display 10 20 22 23 28 37 N Net curtains ox ae 14 25 0 OKG BEES A etuer nont 33 Open door 20 24 30 34 Overdosing 22222222 10 24 P Pre wash ssuuuuu 11 19 21 25 Program progress display 23 Index Q Quick wash 12 19 25 R Rating plate 9 37 45 46 RINSE euer Dev Ec TES 34 Rinse hold 222 22222 10 19 24 S Service Et Spare Parts 22 22222200 37 Sq cx 11 14 Soaking 9 11 19 20 21 25 SPIN sist ete vases renin the 10 11 19 23 26 Stains 8 9 12 19 21 25 31 Starch iu o fa heed bb oed x 9 21 Starching eeri iec nesrece ej 26 Stopping the Program 23 U update is Ire tct bem brennt utis 12 W Washing coloured aser 13 delicate ooooocccccccn 11 13 14 easy care ooo 10 14 25 gentle rinse s anenun 11 26 insufficiently clean 31 lightly soiled o o 12 17 normally soiled oooo 8 DOWder ains terna cen ate sents 16 powder residues 00000 31 Statching 2 idera oen v s 11 Water hatdness iecit de ves 17 pump out arca 11 24 softening agent 9 17 21 wash water cooling 34 35 Woollens 11 14 25 26 hand washable 11 25 51 AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete
15. AIN PRE WASH 2 5k Delicates ev ki DELICATES SOAKING dona 300 A Net Curtains QUICK WASH STAIN Woollens Hand Washing a S uns O Ys Ww 9 COLD to 40 1 A 10 litre bucket contains about 2 5 kg of dry washing cotton 25 Operating Instructions Separate Fabric Softening Starching Type of Washing Cottons Linen Easy Cares Delicates Separate Rinsing Type of Washing Cottons Linen Easy Cares Delicates Woollens Hand Washing Separate Spinning Type of Washing Cottons Linen Easy Cares Delicates Woollens Hand Washing 26 Max Load Weight Dry 5kg 2 5kg 2 5kg Max Load Weight Dry 5kg 2 5kg 2 5kg 1kg Max Load Weight Dry 5kg 2 5kg 2 5kg 1kg Program Selector STARCHING Program Selector GENTLE RINSE Program Selector SPIN SHORT SPIN Operating Instructions Maintenance and Cleaning Control Panel IS Important Do not use household furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean the panel and operating parts Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth Use warm water Detergent Dispenser Drawer Eg 1 2 3 4 Clean the separate compartments Push on the suction cap firmly so Clean the entire compartment area of The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned from time to time Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as it will go Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling sharply Remove the suction cap S
16. ASH RINSE HOLD END WOOLENS e gt 30 40 30 4 STAIN O GH WASH TIME mi DELICATES EASY CARES Program Option Buttons DELAY TIMER Button Multi Display OVERDOSING Indicator Program Selector The program selector defines the SHORT SPIN orr COTTONS nature of the washing cycle e g SPIN Ze los LINEN water level drum movement FUMP OUT ne number of rinses spin speed to suit TArcH ns __ so the type of washing as well as the SENTERINSE 40 wash temperature Se gt 30 WOOLLENS 40 OFF 9 ao Switches the washing machine off peucares the machine is switched on at all other positions COTTONS LINEN Main washing cycle for cottons linen at 30 C to 95 C 30 40 EASY CARES ENERGY SAVING position Energy saving program at approx 67 C for lightly to normally soiled cottons extended washing time cannot be combined with QUICK WASH and STAIN EASY CARES Main washing cycle for easy care fabrics at 30 C to 60 C Operating Instructions DELICATES Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 C or 40 C WOOLLENS amp y Hand Washing Main washing cycle cold to 40 C for machine washable woollens as well as for hand washable woollen fabrics and silk with the Uv hand washing care symbol GENTLE RINSE Separate gentle rinse e g for rinsing hand washed fabrics 2 rinses and a short spin STARCHING Separate starching separate softening se
17. Consumption Data and Wash Times The values given in the following table for selected programs were calculated under standard conditions They provide a useful guide for operation in the home Water Energy Time in Program Selector Temperature Load in kg lite l me Bonuses COTTONS LINEN 95 5 49 1 70 121 COTTONS LINEN 60 1 5 49 0 94 110 COTTONS LINEN 40 5 49 0 60 100 EASY CARES 40 2 5 54 0 50 82 DELICATES 30 2 5 53 0 40 65 WOOLLENS amp y Hand Washing 30 1 53 0 28 37 1 Note program setting for testing in accordance with EN 60 456 What does update mean The control system of your machine is fully electronic The software which determines this control system can be reprogrammed If a state of the art in washing technology is reached your machine can be updated The cost of the update will be advised at the time of the request For further information regarding this please contact the AEG Customer Care Department Operating Instructions Before Using for the First Time t 1 Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out a short distance 2 Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent dispenser drawer into the washing machine When this has been done the OKO lock can function correctly 3 Run a washing cycle without washing COTTONS 95 with half the amount of washing powder This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left during manufacture Preparing a Wash Load Sorting and preparing a wash l
18. IME The expected time remaining in minutes to the end of the program is displayed on the multi display Counting down of the remaining time may be stopped or corrected by the washing machine controller as a result of automatic adjustments to the program amount of washing washing type imbalance detection special rinse cycle etc Changing the Spin Speed The spin speed can be changed or RINSE HOLD set during the washing program Other settings cannot be altered Stopping the Program To stop the washing program early turn the program selector to OFF The washing program can be interrupted at any time using the START PAUSE button and then continued by pressing the button again It is hot possible to change the washing program during a pause 23 24 Operating Instructions Washing Cycle Complete Removing the Washing IS 1 N oun c Once the washing program has come to an end END illuminates on the program progress display If RINSE HOLD was selected the indicator beside the START PAUSE button flashes After a RINSE HOLD the water must first be pumped out Press either the START PAUSE button the washing will be spun in accordance with the program which has just been completed the spin speed can also be changed during spinning using the spin speed RINSE HOLD button or turn the program selector to PUMP OUT and press the START PAUSE button the water is pumped out without spinning
19. Important If the washing cycle ended with rinse hold carry out a PUMP OUT SPIN or SHORT SPIN before opening the door Open the door remove the washing Set the program selector to OFF Close the water tap We recommend you unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply when the washing program has finished Operating Instructions Setting the Washing Program i See Program Tables for a suitable program correct temperature and possible additional programs to suit the type of washing t Set the program selector to the SHORT SPIN ort COTTONS i i SPIN o LINEN desired program and the desired EN los temperature PUMP OUT ar P SAVING The expected duration of the pro NS 50 gram selected is displayed on the re multi display in minutes or WOOLLENS 30 49 3 gt If required select program option s The indicator of the program option selected PREWASH lights up To change the selection press another button SOAKING To cancel a selection press the button again QUICK WASH STAIN O Changing Spin Speed Selecting Rinse Hold t If necessary change the spin speed for the final spin O 0000 select rinse hold press the spin speed RINSE HOLD bs button repeatedly until the indicator of the required e spin speed or RINSE HOLD illuminates M With RINSE HOLD the washing stays in the final pa rinse water RINSE HOLD If you do not change the spin speed the final
20. OKO LAVAMAT 72620 update The environmentally friendly washing machine Instruction book Dear Customer Please read this instruction book through carefully before using the appliance Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first pages of this instruction book Retain the instruction book for future reference and pass it on to any future owners The warning triangle and or the key words Warning Caution Important emphasizes information which is important for your safety or the correct functioning of the appliance It is essential that this information is observed his symbol guides you step by step when operating the appliance This symbol gives you additional information and practical tips on using the appliance Tips and information about the economical and environmentally friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol If you require assistance or advice on your appliance please contact our customer care department by letter or telephone Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances Limited P O Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG 14 5XL Tel 01635 572700 Fax 01635 42970 Printed on environmentally friendly paper Whoever thinks ecologically also acts ecologically Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions ccc cece eee 6 Safety Instructions 00 ccc eens 6 Disposal viril IRR RN EUER EU hae 8 Environmental Tips
21. alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Only use detergents which are suitable for automatic washing machines and follow the recommendations of the detergent manu facturer e Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents should not be washed Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted by the manufacturer of these products We cannot be held liable for any damages Damage due to frost is not covered by the guarantee If the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur emergency draining must be carried out if danger of freezing occurs see Carrying out an emergency emptying In addi tion the inlet hose must be disconnected from the tap drained and laid on the floor Operating Instructions Child Safety his appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance e 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 childrens reach When disposing of the appliance cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug Disable the door catch to prevent young children being trapped inside General Safety Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified personnel Repairs c
22. arried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel work top or base area are damaged allowing inter nal components to be accessible e Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work Do not use the mains cable to pull the plug out of the socket Adaptors and extension cables must not be used There is risk of over heating During high temperature wash programs the glass of the door may become hot Do not touch Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump carry ing out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency Operating Instructions se 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 he external plastic covering and bags inside are made of polyethyl ene marking gt PE lt he padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene marking gt PS lt Washing Machine When disposing of the washing machine e Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug Disable the door catch to prevent young children becoming trapped inside Use an authorised disposal site se Environmental Tips To save water energy and to hel
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24. 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 cur rent electrical regulations The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point C This appliance is in accordance with the following EU Guidelines Low Voltage Guidelines 73 23 EEC dated 19 February 1973 include Guideline Change Notice 93 68 EEC EMC Guideline 89 336 EEC dated 3 May 1989 including Guideline Change Notice 92 31 EEC This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Directive 76 899 Voltage 240 V AC Fuse rating 13 amps See rating plate for further information This appliance meets VDE requirements Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No 82 499 EWG on radio interference AN WARNING Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by trained personnel Improper repairs may lead to serious risks for the user 46 Installation and Connection Instructions Water Connection i The washing machine is provided with safety devices preventing back contamination of the water supply and complies with local water authority requirements This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home s water supply Before connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework
25. e Symbols Eg 1 Sort and prepare washing according to type 2 Open the door pull the handle on the door 3 Load the washing Important Do not trap any washing when closing the door The fabrics and the machine could be damaged 4 Close the door firmly Operating Instructions Adding Detergent Conditioner l gt 1 Add detergent conditioner For instructions concerning detergents and conditioners see Detergents and Conditioners Open the detergent dispenser drawer press in the flap on the drawer so as to be able to grasp the handle 1 pull out the drawer 2 Pre wash detergent detergent for soaking for program options PRE WASH SOAKING or water softening agent Main wash detergent in powder form if you use a water softening agent and need compartment V J for the pre wash soaking detergent add the softening agent to the detergent in compartment VJ Stain remover only for STAIN action phase Liquid conditioners fabric softener starch Important Do not fill above the MAX mark When using thick concen trated fabric conditioners and starches we recommend you dilute the concentrate with water to ensure trouble free dispensing If using starch powder dissolve according to manufacturers instruc tions Push the detergent dispenser drawer right in When using Liquid Detergents Add liquid detergent with dosing containers provided by the detergent manufacturer
26. e threaded connectors SS Rubber Washer connector to the water supply tap with an 3 4 thread Rubber Washer Important Do not overtighten the HUS AMEN amp plastic nuts on the inlet hose threaded connectors Fine Filter WARNING Open the water taps slowly and check the connections are watertight before final positioning of the machine Installation and Connection Instructions Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic U Piece supplied The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm see dia gram thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe When discharging into a stand pipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90 cm 35 4 and no less than 60 cm 23 6 above floor level Ko Max 90 cm 35 4 Min 60 cm 23 6 n_ 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 can not be covered with water Longer drain hoses are availa ble in lengths of 2 7 and 4 metres from your AEG Service Force Centre 38mm 11 2 diameter standpipe Min 30 cm 12 If you intend the drain hose from the washing machine to em
27. enlis 33 0 44 62 29 29 Germany N rnberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 738 7910 UK Newbury 44 0 1635 572700 39 40 Installation and Connection Instructions INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Precautions his appliance is heavy care should be taken when moving it e When moving do not tip the washing machine onto it s front or left hand side viewed from the front This is to prevent the possibility of electrical components becoming wet Before installation inspect the machine for transport damage Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged contact your retailer Ensure all packaging and transit bolts bar have been removed see Removing of Transit Packaging Failure to remove packaging and transit bolt bar may cause serious damage to the product or property e Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be car ried out by a qualified plumber or competent person e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person e Check the electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rat ing plate of the appliance e Should the appliance mains cable need to be adapted for any reason this should only be carried out by a qualified competent person e n the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole
28. ght to stipulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG workshop 4 The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials 5 Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appli ance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG 6 The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee 38 Guarantee Conditions 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 connot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organ isation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France S
29. lst MAINWASH is continuously illuminated release the PRE WASH button Once MAINWASH has ceased to illuminate the wash water cooling function is disabled Additional Rinse and Wash Water Cooling The additional rinse and wash water cooling functions can be com bined Set as described in Additional rinse and Wash water cooling Service amp Spare Parts SERVICE amp 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 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 Service amp Spare Parts If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929 929 Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault What is the fault When does the fault occur Does the multi display issue an error message Land a number 4 The model production number and product identification number 5 Date of purchase This information can be found on the rating plate so you have these
30. numbers to hand we recommend you write them below PNC ans LAVAMAT XYZ AEG Customer Care For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance or further infor mation on AEG products please contact our customer care department Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances Limited P O Box 47 Newbury Berkshire RG 14 5XL Tel 01635 572700 Fax 01635 42970 37 Guarantee Conditions GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance 1 The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar docu mentation The guarantee does not cover commercial use 2 The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor per formance are due to misuse accidental damage neglect faulty installation unauthorised modification or attempted repair commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs removable glassware dust bags or filters 3 Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the ri
31. oad e Sort washing according to care symbol and type see Washing types and care symbols Empty all pockets Remove metal objects paper clips safety pins etc n order to prevent bunching up of washing and damage to washing close zippers button up duvets and pillow cases and tie up loose straps such as from aprons Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out sleeping bags anoraks etc Coloured knitted fabrics as well as wool and textiles with appliqu s should be turned inside out Place small and delicate articles socks tights bras etc into a washing net or a pillow case e Handle curtains with care Remove metal strips or plastic hooks Do not wash coloured and white washing together White washing will otherwise turn grey New coloured washing often contains excessive dye Wash these items separately the first time Mix small and large articles of washing This improves washing effi ciency and the washing is more evenly distributed during the spin cycle Operating Instructions e Shake out washing before placing into the washing machine Do not place folded washing into the drum Observe tips such as wash separately and wash separately several times Washing Types and Care Symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing program Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol The tem peratures indicated in the care symbols
32. or a further 5 seconds Whilst RINSE is continuously illuminated release the SOAKING button Once RINSE has ceased to illuminate the additional rinse function is disabled Wash Water Cooling The water is cooled prior to pumping out at the end of the main wash by adding cold water This setting is only effective for COTTON LINEN at a temperature of over 40 C Wash water cooling is not selected upon delivery from the factory Select Wash Water Cooling Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN Press the PRE WASH button for at least 5 seconds After the button has been kept pressed for 5 seconds MAINWASH flashes on the program progress display for 5 seconds Whilst MAINWASH is flashing release the PRE WASH button After blinking has stopped wash water cooling is selected It remains functional until it is deleted If you want to check and see if wash water cooling has been selected Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN Press the PRE WASH button briefly If MAINWASH flashes on the program progress display the wash water cooling function is set 35 36 Operating Instructions ES 1 Press the PRE WASH button for at least 5 seconds Switching off Wash Water Cooling Turn the program selector to SHORT SPIN As soon as the button is pressed MAINWASH flashes on the program progress display After 5 seconds MAINWASH ceases to flash and illumi nates continuously for 5 seconds Whi
33. or is locked due to safety reasons DOOR indicator is off Water tap is not fully open The inlet hose filter in the coupling of the inlet hose at the tap is blocked The inlet valve filter in the coupling of the inlet hose at the appliance is blocked The cause is probably a detergent with a high silicate content The program option selected is not available with the pro gram set Remedy Remove kink Check installation instructions Switch off the machine and pull the plug out of the socket Carry out emergency empty ing see Carrying out an Emergency Emptying Clean the drain pump Clean the blockage Wait until the DOOR indicator is green Open the water tap fully Clean filter Clean filter No negative impact on the rinsing results possibly use liquid detergent Make another selection Operating Instructions If the Washing Results are not Satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum e Insufficient washing powder has been added Incorrect washing powder was used e Stains were not pretreated Program or temperature was not set correctly e When using modular washing powders the individual components were not used in the correct ratio If there are still grey stains on the washing e Washing soiled with ointments grease or oils was washed with insuf ficient washing powder he temperature selected for the wash was
34. p protect the environment we recom mend that you follow these tips e Do not use a prewash for normally soiled washing e t is more economical to wash full loads e When washing small loads reduce the detergent by half to two thirds Pre treat stains and then wash at a lower temperature Use the energy saving program when washing light to normally soiled garments Operating Instructions Description of the Appliance Front View Detergent Control panel dispenser drawer Rating plate behind door Door with handle TE Height adjustable feet Flap in front of drain pump Detergent Dispenser Drawer Suction cap must be firmly pushed on uy Pre wash detergent soaking agent or water softening agent if used VU Main wash detergent in powder form and water softenening agent if required uy Stain remover 18 Liquid conditioners fabric softener starch 10 Operating Instructions Control Panel DOOR Indicator Program Progress Display Program Selector Spin Speed RINSE HOLD START PAUSE Button Button SHORT SPIN SPIN N PUMP OUT NL STARCHING OFF o con PRE WASH GQ 1200 DOOR PRE WASH 95 ENERGY SAVING 1000 MAINWASH O 60 once M e 300 O So O RINSE aa 600 O RINSE O GENTLE RINSE _ ad 400 SPIN O S COLD 30 QUICK DELAY TIMER ad 6 W
35. parate conditioning of wet washing 1 rinse liquid conditioner is washed in from the 18 compart ment and a spin PUMP OUT Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold without spinning SPIN Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold and spin or separate spinning of hand washed cottons linen SHORT SPIN Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold and short spin or sepa rate short spinning of delicate fabrics easy cares delicates woollens Program Option Buttons The program option buttons are used to adapt the washing program to suit the degree of soiling of dica the washing program options are not required for normally soiled washing SOAKING The different functions can be combined together depending on the program QUICK o PRE WASH Cold pre wash prior to the subsequent main STAIN O washing cycle that follows automatically SOAKING Approx 1 hour at 40 C Can be lengthened to a maximum of 19 hours using the DELAY TIMER button The main washing program then follows automatically Operating Instructions QUICK WASH Shortened main washing cycle for lightly soiled washing STAIN For treating heavily soiled or stained washing In wash stain treatment is washed in from the VJ compartment at the optimal point in the program cycle When the WOOLLENS y hand washing setting is chosen the pro gram options cannot be selected any buttons pressed do not have any effect i
36. pty into a sink make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked Use the plastic U Piece supplied 50 Technical Data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x60cm Depth with open door 95cm Height adjustment approx 10 5mm Weight when empty approx 85kg Load depending on the program max 5kg Area of use Household Wash cycle drum speed max 53 min r p m Spin cycle drum speed see rating plate Water pressure 1 10bar 210 100 N cm 0 1 1 0MPa AEG Service Force If you wish to contact your local AEG Service Force Centre for advice or spare parts telephone 0870 5 929 929 INDEX A Additional rinse 222222200 34 C Conditioner 14 16 21 liquid uud area 9 21 Cottonsiz dana da 10 14 25 26 Customer care llsssueeeesses 37 D Danger of freezing oooooo o 6 32 Delay timer oooooooooo o 10 20 22 Delicates ooooooomoo 11 14 25 26 Detergent 9 14 15 16 17 21 liquid cirio RS 16 21 Door opening 20 24 30 34 unlocking in an emergency 34 Drain pump ssseeeseeeeees 9 33 E Easy careS 000ee 10 14 25 26 Energy saving eee ee eee 10 25 F Fabric softener 9 16 17 21 26 G Guarantee 200 eee 6 28 38 H Hand Washing 11 25 26 L Limeseale sac u ser me 31 Linen een 10 14 25 26 Liquid detergent 1
37. s heavy care must be taken when moving it 42 Installation and Connection Instructions Removing Transit Packaging a A O e Important Ensure all transit packaging is removed prior to installation Retain transit packaging for future use The appliance is supplied with a spanner H and plastic caps E 2 pcs and G 1 pc Remove the hose holder A Remove the 2 screws B with the spanner supplied H Remove the 4 screws C Remove the transit bar D Cover the holes left by screws B the 2 plastic caps E Important When fitting the plastic caps press until they snap into the rear panel securely Replace the 4 screws C for safe keeping Remove the screw and compression spring F with the spanner H cover the hole with plastic cap G Important When fitting the plastic cap press until they snap into the rear panel securely 43 Installation and Connection Instructions Installation Site Preparation e The installation surface must be clean dry and level Do not install on deep pile carpet e f the appliance is installed next to heat source e g cooking appli ance a heat insulating pad 85 x 57 cm must be placed between the washing machine and the heat source Do not install the appliance in locations where the temperature may fall below freezing Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily acces
38. si ble for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Installation on a Suspended Floor Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration To help prevent vibration we recommend you place a waterproof wood panel at least 15 mm thick under the appliance secured to at least 2 floor beams with screws If possible install the appliance in one of the corners of the room where the floor is more stable Levelling the Appliance Using the four adjustable threaded feet compensation can be made for unevenness in the floor and the height of the appliance adjusted The height can be adjusted over the range 10 5 mm To adjust the feet use the special spanner supplied for removing the transport braces Ez 1 Slide the special key firmly onto the hexagon head of the threaded foot all the way to the stop 2 Adjust the threaded feet so that the appliance is level and sits stably The appliance must not rock across the corners when operating under load 3 If necessary check positioning with a spirit level Important Never use strips or shims of wood or cardboard etc to compensate for any uneveness in the floor Always use the adjustable feet 44 Electrical Connection AN Installation and Connection Instructions Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liabili
39. t 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 Whites We recommend the Ariel product range which is biological and designed to provide excellent cleaning and stain removal even at lower temperatures Non Biological If you prefer to use a non biological deter E gent which does not contain enzymes we recommend Fairy Fairy provides good e TM cleaning and stain removal Coloureds For coloured items you should use a deter gent which is designed to clean while main taining the original colour Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours Delicate Items When washing delicates such as wool you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics Dreft Automatic is suita ble for woollens and other delicates Laundry Bleach For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including coloureds Operating Instructions Operating Instructions And in which form Not only are there different types of detergent but they are also avail
40. too low A frequent cause is that fabric softener especially a concentrated one has come into contact with the washing Wash out these types of stains as fast as possible and use the fabric softener carefully If after the final rinse foam is still visible Modern washing powders can still cause foam in the final rinse cycle The washing is nevertheless sufficiently rinsed If there are white residues on the washing hese are insoluble contents of modern washing powders They are not the result of an insufficient rinse Shake out the washing or brush it off Turn the washing inside out before washing it Review your choice of powder possibly use liquid detergents 31 32 Operating Instructions Carrying out an Emergency Emptying Remove the emergency emptying hose Pull the emergency emptying hose Place the container under the hose Undo and remove the plug in the end of e f the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an emergency emptying must be carried out e f the washing machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures might occur emergency emptying must be carried out if danger of freezing occurs Furthermore the inlet hose must be disconnected from the tap drained and laid on the floor Warning Switch the washing machine off and pull the mains plug prior to emergency draining Warning The water which flows out of the emergency emptying hose can be hot First allo
41. tumble dryer We recommend the condi tioning sheets are pinned using a safety pin to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer Operating Instructions How much Detergent and Fabric Softener The amount to be used depends on e the load If the detergent manufacturer does not make any specifications for small loads use a third less for half loads and for very small loads only use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full load e the soiling For only lightly soiled washing use less washing powder Follow the instructions of the detergent manufacturer e the water hardness The harder the water the higher the dosage You will find the quanti ties to use according to water hardness on the detergent packet Using a Water Softening Agent In hard water areas the use of a water softening agent can reduce the amount of detergent necessary See manufacturers recommendations Operating Instructions Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions pg NO on 5 WN A washing cycle consists of the following steps Set the correct washing program select the program and the temperature with the program selector select any program options if required If necessary change the spin speed select RINSE HOLD Set time delay if required Open the door load the washing Shut the door Add detergent conditioner Start washing program When the Washing Program has Finished
42. ty should these safety measures not be observed Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The rating plate is located at the top of the rim of the open door The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted In the event of hav ing to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced Green for any reason The wires in the amp Yellow mains lead are coloured in accord ance with the following code WAMAT XYZ Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Cord Clamp he wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow he wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or col oured black he wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath WARNING A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a seri ous safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely 45 Installation and Connection Instructions Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a
43. uction cap Clean the suction cap under running water with warm water A bottle brush is a useful aid that it is sitting tightly the washing machine with a brush Set the detergent dispenser drawer into the guide tracks and push in Washing Machine Drum IS Door IS 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 AEG Service Force Centre has suitable agents available Part no 899 646 401 5214 Remove rust stains on the drum with a stainless steel cleaning agent Regularly check if there are deposits or foreign bodies in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them 27 28 Operating Instructions What to do when H Trouble Shooting The whistling noise when spinning may be different to your prevous washing machine which is due to the modern drive system 9 If you call out an engineer and the fault is listed here a charge is levied even if the appliance is in guarantee e f the error code E tor Ce is displayed in the multi display check the troubleshooting guide below before calling an engineer min Display I No water flows in Display Ce Washing has not been spun sufficiently
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45. w the water to cool down before emergency emp tying Have a flat container on hand to catch the water running out Pull down the flap in the left corner of the base strip 1 and remove it 2 y from its holder out a little the emergency emptying hose by turning it anti clockwise 1 and pull it out 2 The wash water runs out Depending upon the amount of water it may be necessary to empty the container several times Temporarily close the emergency emptying hose with the plug i Operating Instructions When the Water is Completely Drained Push and twist the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose Push the emergency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch on to the holder Put on the flap and close The KO lock does not function when the machine has been fully emp tied Therefore add approx 1 litre of water before the next wash pour in through the detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning the Drain Pump AN IS 1 Unscrew the cover of the drain pump Remove any foreign bodies which may Replace the cover 1 insert the ridges Close emergency emptying hose push Warning Switch off the washing machine and pull the mains plug out before cleaning the drain pump First carry out an emergency emptying see section Carrying out an emergency emptying Place a towel on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump Sur
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