14. TECHNICAL DATA....................28 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
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ENGLISH manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 •...
Old hose sets must not be reused. • If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must • be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard. Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the •...
ENGLISH • This appliance complies with the • Do not put flammable products or E.E.C. Directives. items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. 2.3 Water connection • Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry.
3.2 Appliance overview Control panel Lid push handle Drain pump filter Lever to move the appliance Feet for levelling the appliance Rating plate 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 12 11 On/Off push button • Extra Rinse option •...
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ENGLISH Delay Start touch button • Skipping phases - Only Spin Steam Finish touch button Temperature touch button Spin touch button • Skipping phases - Only Drain 4.2 Display Maximum load indicator. The icon flashes during programme time estimation (refer to "PROSENSE load detection" paragraph). Delay start indicator.
Child safety lock indicator. Time saving indicator. Temperature indicator. The indicator appears when a cold wash is set. Spin speed indicator. Rinse hold indicator. Extra Silent indicator. 5. PROGRAMME CHART Washing programmes Programme Default Maximum Maxi- Programme description tempera-...
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ENGLISH Programme Default Maximum Maxi- Programme description tempera- spin speed ture Spin speed load Tempera- range ture range 40 °C 1200 rpm Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, vis- 40 °C - 1200 - 400 2,5 kg cose and mixed fabrics requiring Delicates Cold gentler washing.
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Programme Default Maximum Maxi- Programme description tempera- spin speed ture Spin speed load Tempera- range ture range Do not us fabric soft- ener and make sure there is no softener residue in the deter- gent dispenser. Outdoor clothing, technical, sport...
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ENGLISH Programme Default Maximum Maxi- Programme description tempera- spin speed ture Spin speed load Tempera- range ture range Denim clothing and jersey items. Normal soil. This programme per- 40 °C 1200 rpm forms a gentle rinsing phase, de- 60 °C - 1200- 400 3 kg signed for denim, that reduces fading...
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Time Save ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Delay Start ■ ■ ■ ■ Steam Finish ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Soft Plus 1) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
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ENGLISH During the washing programme, the Prosense technology can vary the wash duration and the consumption values. For more details see 'The Prosense load detection' paragraph in 'Daily Use' chapter. Programmes Load Energy Water Approxi- Remain- (kg) consump- consump- mate pro- ing mois- tion (kWh) tion (litre)
7. OPTIONS 7.1 Introduction • In case of smaller load, touch this button twice to set an extra quick The options/functions are programme. not selectable with all The display shows the indicator washing programmes. Check the compatibility between This option can also be used...
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ENGLISH In some programmes the rinses are This option can increase performed with more water. the programme duration and is not available with a The display shows the indicator temperature lower than The lid stays locked. The drum turns 40 °C. regularly to reduce creasing.
Touch the button repeatedly to set the This option can increase the required delay. The time increases by programme duration. steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2 hours up to 20 h. When the programme stops the display...
ENGLISH 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Connect the mains plug to the mains This removes all possible dirt from the socket. drum and the tub. 2. Open the water tap. 3. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase. 4.
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Detergent compartment for pre- wash phase. The marks MAX are the maximum levels of the quantity of detergent (powder or liquid). When you set a programme with a stain, add detergent (powder or liq- uid). Detergent compartment for wash- ing phase.
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ENGLISH • Position A for powder detergent (factory setting). • Position B for liquid detergent. When you use the liquid detergent: • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid then the maximum level. 10.5 Setting a programme 10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start...
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10.11 Cancelling a running 10.13 Opening the Lid when programme the programme operates 1. Press button On/Off to cancel the CAUTION! programme and to deactivate the If the temperature and level appliance. of the water in the drum are 2.
ENGLISH When you activate the The appliance drains and appliance again, the display spins automatically after show the end of the last set approximately18 hours. programme. Turn the programme knob to set a 10.17 AUTO Stand-by option new cycle. The AUTO Stand-by function 2.
• If your appliance does not have the detergent dispenser with the flap 11.2 Stubborn stains device, add the liquid detergents with...
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ENGLISH 12.3 Maintenance wash 12.4 Lid seal With the low temperature programmes it Regularly examine the seal. Clean it is possible that some detergent stays in when needed, using ammonia cream the drum. Perform a maintenance wash cleanser agent without scratching the regularly.
ENGLISH 12.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 90˚ 12.8 Emergency drain 2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in Because of a malfunction, the appliance a container and let the water flow out cannot drain the water.
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First try to find a solution to the problem • - The appliance lid or drum (refer to the table). If the problem doors are open or not closed persists, contact the Authorised Service correctly. Please check both! Centre.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. • Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. • Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil- ter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning". The appliance does not •...
Problem Possible solution After the washing cycle, • Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (left for there are some deter- powder detergent - right for liquid detergent). gent residues in the dis- • Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser accord- penser drawer.