EN User Manual LF9A1612A Washing Machine
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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION...... 3 2. CONDITIONS OF USE...... 4 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...... 4 4. INSTALLATION...... 6 5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...... 10 6. THE WATER SOFTENER (SOFTWATER TECHNOLOGY)...... 12 7. CONTROL PANEL...... 15 8. FIRST TIME START-UP...... 16 9. TOUCH SCREEN...... 18 10. BEFORE FIRST USE...... 19 11. PROGRAMMES...... 20 12. OPTIONS...... 25 13. DAILY USE...... 29 14. SETTINGS...... 34 15. HINTS AND TIPS...... 38 16. CARE AND CLEANING...... 39 17. TROUBLESHOOTING...... 44 18. TECHNICAL DATA...... 48 19. ACCESSORIES...... 49 20. WARRANTY ...... 50
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Subject to change without notice. ENGLISH 3 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The 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 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. • Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. • Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away unless continuously supervised. • Do not let children play with the appliance. • Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately. • Keep detergents away from children. • Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open. • Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision. 1.2 General Safety • Do not change the specification of this appliance. • Do not exceed the maximum load of 10 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter). • The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa). 4 www.aeg.com
• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering. • The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre. • 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 appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket. • Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance. • Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. 2. CONDITIONS OF USE
This appliance is intended to be used in • By clients in serviced apartments, household and similar applications such holiday apartments and other as: residential type environments. • Farm houses 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Installation • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. The installation must comply • Do not install or use the appliance with relevant national where the temperature can be less regulations. than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather. • Remove all the packaging and the • The floor area on which the appliance transit bolts. is to be installed must be flat, stable, • Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. heat resistant and clean. If the appliance is to be moved in the • Make sure that there is air circulation future they must be reattached to lock between the appliance and the floor. the drum to prevent an internal • Do not install the appliance directly damage. above a floor drain. • Always take care when moving the • Adjust the feet to have the necessary appliance as it is heavy. Always use space between the appliance and the safety gloves and enclosed footwear. flooring. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. ENGLISH 5
• Do not install the appliance where the • You can extend the drain hose to appliance door cannot be fully maximum 400 cm. Contact the service opened. centre for the other drain hose and • Do not put a container to collect the extension. possible water leakage under the appliance. Contact the Authorised 3.4 Use Service Centre to ensure which accessories can be used. WARNING! Risk of injury, electric shock, 3.2 Electrical connection fire, burns or damage to the appliance. WARNING! Risk of fire and electric • This appliance is for household use shock. only. • Follow the safety instructions on the • The appliance must be earthed. detergent packaging. • Always use a correctly installed • Do not put flammable products or shockproof socket. items that are wet with flammable • Make sure that the parameters on the products in, near or on the appliance. rating plate are compatible with the • Make sure that all metal objects are electrical ratings of the mains power removed from the laundry. supply. • Do not wash fabrics which are heavily • Do not use multi-plug adapters and soiled with oil, grease or other greasy extension cables. substances. It can damage rubber • Make sure not to cause damage to parts of the washing machine. the mains plug and to the mains Prewash such fabrics by hand before cable. Should the mains cable need loading them into the washing to be replaced, this must be carried machine. out by our Authorised Service Centre. • Do not touch the glass door while a • Connect the mains plug to the mains programme is in operation. The glass socket only at the end of the can get hot. installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the 3.5 Service installation. • Do not touch the mains cable or the • To repair the appliance contact an mains plug with wet hands. Authorised Service Centre. • Do not pull the mains cable to • Use original spare parts only. disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. 3.6 Disposal WARNING! 3.3 Water connection Risk of injury or suffocation. • Do not cause damage to the water hoses. • Disconnect the appliance from the • Before connection to new pipes, mains electrical and water supplies. pipes not used for a long time, where • Cut off the mains electrical cable repair work has been carried out or close to the appliance and dispose of new devices fitted (water meters, it. etc.), let the water flow until it is clean • Remove the door catch to prevent and clear. children or pets from becoming • Ensure that there are no visible water trapped in the drum. leaks during and after the first use of • Dispose of the appliance in the appliance. accordance with local requirements • Do not use an extension hose if the for the disposal of Waste Electrical inlet hose is too short. Contact the and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose. 6 www.aeg.com 4. INSTALLATION
4. Open the door and remove the WARNING! polystyrene piece from the door seal Refer to Safety chapters. and all the items from the drum. 4.1 Unpacking WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance.
WARNING! Use the gloves.
1. Remove the external film. If 5. Carefully put down the appliance necessary, use a cutter. with the rear side on it. 6. Put the front polystyrene packaging element on the floor under the appliance.
2. Remove the cardboard top and the polystyrene packaging materials.
Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom.
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8. Fully clean and dry the bottom of the appliance. ENGLISH 7
Attach the sound barriers at a room temperature. 13. Pull up the appliance in vertical position.
CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 9. Make sure to identify the different sizes and the positions of the sound 14. Remove the power supply cable and barriers. Refer to the illustration: the drain hose from the hose holders.
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B It is possible to see water • A (FRONT) = Front of the flowing from the drain hose. appliance This is due to the testing • B (BACK) = Rear of the appliance with water of the appliance 10. Remove the adhesive strip from the in factory. silent barriers. 15. Remove the three bolts by using the 11. Attach the four barriers to bottom of key supplied with the appliance. the appliance. 12. Refer to the illustration. Make sure that the barriers are securely attached.
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16. Pull out the plastic spacers. 17. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes. B 8 www.aeg.com
A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation.
When the machine is installed on a plinth or if a washer dryer is stacked on the washing machine, use the accessories described in We recommend that you chapter 'Accessories'. Read keep the packaging and the carefully the instructions transit bolts for any supplied with the appliance movement of the appliance. and with the accessory. 4.2 Positioning and levelling 1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units. 2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level. WARNING! 4.3 The inlet hose Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials 1. Connect the water inlet hose to the below the appliance feet to cold water tap with 3/4" BSP thread. adjust the level.
Use the hose supplied with the appliance.
CAUTION! x4 Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. The appliance must be level and stable. 2. Connect the other end of the inlet hose to the back of the appliance. The hose can be turned in any direction. 3. Position it toward left or right depending on the position of the water tap. ENGLISH 9
4.5 Water drainage The drain hose should be positioned at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm from the floor. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorized service centre for the other drain hose and the 45 O extension. 20 O It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: 1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose Make sure that the inlet hose guide. is not in vertical position. 4. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. Simply loosen the fitting, rotate the hose and retighten the fitting, making sure there are no water leaks. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the short. Contact the service guide to the water tap or to the wall. centre for purchasing a new, longer hose specially Make sure that the plastic designed for this type of guide cannot move when use. the appliance drains.
4.4 Water-stop device The inlet hose has a water stop device. This device prevents water leaks in the hose because of its natural ageing. The red sector in the window «A» shows this fault.
Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water. There may be a A return of dirty water into the appliance. If this occurs, close the water tap and 3. To a stand pipe with vent-hole - contact the authorized service centre to Insert the drain hose directly into a replace the hose. drain pipe. Refer to the illustration. 10 www.aeg.com
5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot - Remove the plastic membrane from the sink trap spigot. 6. Connect the drain hose to the spigot and tighten it with a clamp.
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2 The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , W011 i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm - 7. Position the hose directly to a built- min. 1.5") must be larger in drain pipe in the room wall and than the external diameter tighten it with a clamp. of the drain hose. 4. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see the picture), you can push it directly into the stand pipe.
5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5.1 Special features • The Oko-Mix technology has been designed to protect the fabric fibres Your new washing machine meets all thanks to different pre-mixing phases modern requirements for an effective that dissolves first the detergent and treatment of laundry with low water, then fabric softener in the water energy and detergent consumption and before they are distributed in the proper care of fabric. laundry. So every fibre is reached and • The interactive touch screen display cared for. makes the setting and the use of the • Thanks to the Weight Sensors the appliance more immediate and appliance can detect the weight of agreeable. your load and advise on how much • The SoftWater Technology acts as detergent you need to achieve the water softener and removes harsh best results without waste. minerals from the inlet water and • The ProSense technology adjusts supplies soft water for the washing. automatically the programme Wash after wash, fabric stiffness, duration to the laundry in the drum to shrinkage and colour fading are achieve perfect washing results in the prevented. minimum possible time. ENGLISH 11
• The steam has a quick and easy way • The Stains option pre-treats stubborn to refresh the clothes. The gentle stains optimizing the effectiveness of steam programmes remove odours the stain remover. and reduce creases in dry fabrics so • Thanks to the Soft Plus option, the they need little ironing. fabric softener is uniformly spread out The Plus Steam option, finishes every in the laundry and deeply penetrates cycle with gentle steam that relaxes the fabric fibres favouring a perfect the fibres and reduces fabric creasing. softness. Ironing will be easier! 5.2 Appliance overview
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5.3 Detergent dispenser and 1 Worktop salt compartment 2 Detergent dispenser and salt compartment Always follow the 3 Control panel instructions that you find on the packaging of the 4 Door handle detergent products. Anyway, 5 Rating plate we recommend not to 6 Drain pump filter exceed the maximum indicated level in each 7 Feet for levelling the appliance compartment ( ). 8 Drain hose 9 Inlet hose connection 10 Mains cable 11 Transit bolts 12 Hose support 12 www.aeg.com
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Salt M ax▼ Compartment for salt. Read carefully 'The x ▼ Ma Water Softener
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Salt Maximum level for detergent/ additives quantity.
When selecting a prewash Compartment for washing phase: phase, put the detergent/ powder detergent, stain remover. additive in a dosing ball inside the drum. When using liquid detergent, make sure that the special After a washing cycle, if container for liquid necessary, remove any detergent is inserted. detergent residue from the Refer to 'Filling the detergent dispenser. detergent and additives' in 'Daily Use' chapter.
6. THE WATER SOFTENER (SOFTWATER TECHNOLOGY)
6.1 Introduction The first time you turn the The water contains harsh minerals. The appliance on, the touch higher the content of these minerals the screen proposes different harder the water is. settings: one on this is water hardness level. Hard water can reduce the effectiveness of the detergent, reduce the softness of fabrics and contribute towards shrinkage 6.2 How to set the water and colour fading. hardness level This appliance is equipped with a water The appliance allows you to chose softener able to provide the right degree between 7 levels corresponding to 7 of water softening to preserve the fabric different ranges of water hardness. integrity, colour brightness and ensuring Depending on the country, the water good wash performances at low hardness is expressed in equivalent temperature. scales: e.g. French degrees (°f), German The water softener should be adjusted degrees (°d), English degrees (°e), according to the water hardness of your mmol/l and ppm. inlet water. A correct setting allows to If necessary, please contact your local achieve the best washing results and the water authority to check the water maximum garments protection. hardness in your area. To set the water softener correctly, Check in the "Water hardness levels" please refer to 'How to set the water table which is the proper level. hardness level'. ENGLISH 13
To set the water hardness level: 7. Tap on the Water Hardness bar to exit and to confirm the chosen level. 1. Press the On/Off button for a few 8. Scroll up and down the setting list to seconds to activate the appliance. find the Water Softener bar and tap 2. Wait until the programme screen on it to enter. appears and scroll up and down the list to find Settings. Wat er Sof t ener Wash < Wash > 3. Tap on to enter the setting list. 9. Scroll the bar right and left to chose: • Wash: the water softener acts Spin during washing phase only. This setting satisfies most of the use Machine Clean condition. Settin g s • Wash & Rinse: if the inlet water is particularly hard (6 and 7 levels), O KO Power we suggest to set the water ColourPro softener also during rinsing phase to preserve the fabric softness. 4. Scroll the list up and down to find Water Hardness. This setting increases 5. Tap on the Water Hardness bar. the salt consumption. 6. Scroll the level list right and left to • OFF: to deactivate the water chose the proper level. softener. <5 6 7> Water hardness levels Levels as indi- Levels cated on the Water hardness range tester1) °f °d °e (French (German (English mmol/l ppm degrees) degrees) degrees) 1 C01 ≤5 ≤3 ≤ 4 ≤0.5 ≤ 50 14 www.aeg.com Levels as indi- Levels cated on the Water hardness range tester1) °f °d °e (French (German (English mmol/l ppm degrees) degrees) degrees) 2 C02 6 - 13 4 - 7 5 - 9 0.6 - 1.3 60 - 130 3 C03 14 - 21 8 - 11 10 -15 1.4 - 2.1 140 - 210 42) C04 22 - 29 12 - 16 16 - 20 2.2 - 2.9 220 - 290 5 C05 30 - 37 17 - 20 21 - 26 3.0 - 3.7 300 - 370 6 C06 38 - 45 21 -25 27 - 32 3.8 - 4.5 380 - 450 7 C07 ≥46 ≥26 ≥33 ≥4.6 ≥460 1) If supplied with the appliance. 2) Factory setting, able to satisfy most of the use conditions. 6.3 Pouring salt The water softener function acts through M special resins present in the appliance. ax▼ ▼ To regenerate the resins and make them Max ▼ ready to soften the water pour a special Max Salt salt in the compartment : 1. Open the detergent dispenser. M ax▼ 3. Pour the special salt. x ▼ Ma ▼ ax M Salt Max ▼ SALT ▼ Max ▼ Max 2. Open the compartment . 4. Close the salt compartment and the detergent dispenser. Regularly check if there is enough salt. ENGLISH 15 Salt The compartment can contain about Only use special salt for 600 gr of salt that are sufficient for about dishwasher and/or washing 20 - 300 washing cycles (or 4 - 70 weeks) machine. Other types of depending on the set water hardness salts are less efficient and level and whether the water softener is over time could damage the activated during wash phase only. If the water softener technology water softener is activated also during permanently. Do not use rinse phase, the salt refilling lasts 5 - 80 fine salt! washing cycles (or 1 - 18 weeks) depending on the set water hardness The appliance works level. Refer to 'How to set the water normally even without salt, hardness level'. but without exploiting its full potential. If you use the The display shows the message Top up appliance without salt for a salt at the end of a cycle when long time, once the salt is compartment needs to be refilled finally refilled, the water with salt, even if a little salt still remains. softener function is completely restored after a WARNING! few long washing cycles. Pour the salt in the compartment only. WARNING! Do not put anything but salt in the compartment . If any other detergent/additive is poured inadvertently in this compartment, please refer to 'Eliminating detergent or other additives from salt compartment' in 'Troubleshooting' chapter. 7. CONTROL PANEL 7.1 Control panel description 2 3 Start/Pause 4 1 16 www.aeg.com 1 On/Off button (On/Off) 4 Start/Pause button (Start/Pause) 2 Programme dial 3 Touch screen 8. FIRST TIME START-UP Each time you turn the appliance on, the 8.2 Time setup Start-up Screen appears on the touch screen. 1. Scroll the hour and minute bars to the right or to the left to set the current time. 3/ 4 I nf o AEG Set Clock 1 3 :45 <12 13h 14> 1 3 .45 <44 45mi n 46> The first time you turn the appliance on, after the Start-up Screen you are guided 2. Tap on the Set Clock bar to set the through the initial setup procedure. time. 8.1 Language setup 3/ 4 I nfo Set Clock 1 3 :45 1. Scroll the language list to find the desired language and hold the h desired language pressed to set it. <12 13 14> 1/ 4 L a n g u a g e <44 45mi n 46> Svenska SV Deut ch DE 3. The following screen pops up: English EN • tap on OK to confirm the set I taliano I T time. • tap on Change to change it. Francais FR 4/ 4 Set Clock 2. The following screen pops up: • tap on OK to confirm the Current t ime: language: • tap on Change to change it. 13:45 2/ 4 L a n g u a g e C h a n g e O K You’ve s elect ed: English C h a n g e O K ENGLISH 17 8.3 More settings I nfo After you set the time, the More settings Buzzer L o n g screen pops up. 4 More Settings Wat er Hardness More settings to get th e best results from this machin e will follow. Set <3 4 5> them now? 2. Scroll the level list right or left to set the desired water hardness level. L a ter Set 3. Tap on the Water Hardness bar. The following window pops up. If you tap on Later, the programme list Wat er Hardness screen appears and you can set the desired programme. Wat er hardness is set t o 3h01min O KO Power 4 ColourPro 40 Co tto n s C h a n g e O K 1200 Cot t ons Eco 4. Tap on OK to confirm or on Change to change the level. Synthetics More 8.5 Detergent Dosing If you tap on Set, proceed with next settings. You can set the average quantity of detergent suggested on the detergent 8.4 Water Hardness packaging. The display suggests to set the proper Det ergent advice water hardness level to improve the washing results. The following window pops up. Advise on det ergent level for best result s. Set now or later? Wat er Hardness L a ter Set Select wat er hardness f or best results. Keep def ault sett ing? 1. Tap on Set. The following window pops up. C h a n g e O K Det ergent advice • Tap on OK to confirm the default setting. Set det ergent dose for full load in 10 kg machine. Ref er to det ergent 1. Tap on Change to enter the Water packaging f or recommended dosage Hardness submenu. L a ter O K 2. Tap on OK to enter the Detergent Dosing menu. 3. Tap on the Detergent Type 1 or Detergent Type 2 bar. 18 www.aeg.com 5. Tap on the Detergent Type 1 bar. Info The following window pops up. Tap on OK to confirm your choice. Detergent Dosing OFF Det ergent advice Detergent Type 1 Detergent Type 2 You’ve selected: 50 4. Scroll the submenu bar right or left to set the detergent dosage in ml that C h a n g e O K matches with the average dosage suggested on the detergent The setting is complete. packaging. O K Info Detergent Type 1 OFF Set t ings complet e. <40 50 ml 60> O K 9. TOUCH SCREEN Each time you turn the appliance on, the return to the programme list screen just Start-up Screen appears on the touch tap on the programme name (e.g. screen. Cottons). 1h07min AEG Max 10. 0 Kg 40 Cotto n s 1200 1 3 .45 More After a few seconds, the programme list The summary screen shows: screen appears proposing Cottons as • Programme maximum load, default programme. programme name. 3h01min 1h07min O KO Power ColourPro 40 Max 10. 0 Kg 40 Co tto n s 1200 Cotto n s Cot t ons Eco 1200 Synthetics More More If you don't scroll the programme list up • Programme duration. If selected, this and down, in a few seconds the area can also show the delayed start programme summary screen appears. To or the Time Save symbol. ENGLISH 19 • up and down, or 1h07min Max 10. 0 Kg 40 Cotto n s 1200 More • right or left. • The currently selected options. The shortcut allows to enter the additional option menu. 1h07min Max 10. 0 Kg 40 Cotto n s To set some options or settings it is 1200 sufficient to change the status from OFF to ON just tapping on the relevant bar. More Programmes, options and settings can also be set by When a shortcut is visible on turning the programme dial the summary screen, it is and in horizontal submenus possible to enter an option/ the desired choice can be setting menu by just tapping set just tapping on the on the relevant shortcut. arrows < or >. The different option/setting menus can be scrolled: 10. BEFORE FIRST USE 3. Make sure that there is salt in the During installation or before Salt first use you may observe compartment marked by and set some water in the appliance. the proper water hardness level. This is a residual water left in Refer to "How to set the water the appliance after a full hardness level". functional test in the factory 4. Pour 2 litres of water into the to ensure the appliance is detergent compartment marked by delivered to customers in perfect working order and is . no cause for concern. This action activates the drain system. 5. Set and start a programme for cotton 1. Make sure that all transit bolts have at the highest temperature without been removed from the appliance. any detergent and laundry in the 2. Make sure that the electrical power is drum. available and the water tap is open. 20 www.aeg.com 11. PROGRAMMES 11.1 Programme Chart All washing programmes benefit from the softened water, if the water softener is active. Washing programmes Programme Programme description Washing programmes OKOPower Cotton and fast-coloured synthetic items. Complete washing programme that, in only 59 minutes, washes the daily soiled laundry intensively and ensures a good washing performance in a short time. ColourPro Coloured cottons and synthetics. Low-temperature cycle for a greater colour protection keeping good cleaning results thanks to softened water. To get the best care of your fabrics, we recommend not to fill the drum completely. Cottons White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. Cottons Eco White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. Synthetics Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil. Delicates Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing. Normal soil. ENGLISH 21 Programme Programme description Wool/Silk Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol1). Woolmark Apparel Care - Green The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments la- belled as «hand wash» provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1361 In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. Steam programme Steam Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. Steam can be used for dried2), washed or worn once laundry. This programme reduce creases and odours3) and relaxes the fi- bres. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the drum. After a steam programme, ironing be- comes effortless. Do not use any detergent. If necessary, re- move stains by washing or using localized stain removal. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle. Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items: • Items that are not suitable for tumble drying. • All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike. Washing programmes 20min 3kg Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn. 22 www.aeg.com Programme Programme description Outdoor Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg. This programme can also be used as water-repellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydropho- bic coating. To perform the water-repellent restoring cycle, proceed as follows: • Pour the washing detergent in the compartment . • Pour a special water-repellent restorer for fabric in the drawer compartment for fabric softener . • Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg. To further improve the water-repellent restor- ing action, dry the laundry in a tumble dryer by setting the Outdoor drying programme (if available and if the garment care label permits tumble drying). Jeans Denim clothing and jersey items. Normal soil. This pro- gramme performs a gentle rinsing phase, designed for denim, that reduces fading and does not cause washing powder resi- dues on the fibres. Anti-Allergy White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organ- isms thanks to a washing phase with the temperature main- tained above 60°C for several minutes. This helps remove germs, bacteria, micro-organism and particles. An additional rinsing phase ensures a proper removal of detergent residues and pollens/allergenic items. In this way the wash is more ef- fective. Rinse All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Pro- gramme for rinsing and spinning the laundry. The default spin speed is the one used for cotton programmes. Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry. If necessary, set the Extra Rinse option to add rinses. With a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin. Drain All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Pro- gramme for draining the water left in the drum. Spin All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Pro- gramme for spinning the laundry and draining the water left in the drum. The default spin speed is the one used for cotton programmes. Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry. ENGLISH 23 Programme Programme description Machine Clean Maintenance cycle with hot water to clean and freshen the drum and to remove residue that may cause odour. For the best result use this cycle once a month. Before running this cy- cle, remove all items from the drum. Pour a cup of chlorine bleach or a washing machine cleaner in the washing phase compartment. DO NOT use both together. After the drum cleaning, run a further rinse cy- cle with empty drum and no detergent to re- move any residue of bleach. Run this programme especially when the mes- sage Cleaning cycle recommended pops up. If the cleaning programme is postponed, the message keeps on popping up during next uses until it is run. 1) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme. 2) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry can be humid. Line dry the items for about 10 minutes. 3) Steam programme doesn't remove particularly intense odour. Programme temperature, maximum spin speed and maximum load Programme Default temperature Maximum spin speed Maximum load Temperature range Spin speed range OKOPower 30 °C 1600 rpm 5 kg 60 °C - 30 °C 1600 rpm - 400 rpm ColourPro 30 °C 1200 rpm 10 kg 30 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Cottons 40 °C 1600 rpm 10 kg 95 °C - Cold 1600 rpm - 400 rpm 1) 40 °C 1600 rpm Cottons Eco 10 kg 60 °C - 40 °C 1600 rpm - 400 rpm Synthetics 40 °C 1200 rpm 4 kg 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Delicates 40 °C 1200 rpm 4 kg 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Wool/Silk 40 °C 1200 rpm 2 kg 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Steam - - 1.5 kg 20min 3kg 30 °C 1200 rpm 3 kg 40 °C - 30 °C 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 24 www.aeg.com Programme Default temperature Maximum spin speed Maximum load Temperature range Spin speed range Outdoor 30 °C 1200 rpm 2.5 kg2) 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1 kg3) Jeans 40 °C 1200 rpm 10 kg 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Anti-Allergy 1600 rpm 60 °C 10 kg 1600 rpm - 400 rpm Rinse 1600 rpm - 10 kg 1600 rpm - 400 rpm Drain - - 10 kg Spin 1600 rpm - 10 kg 1600 rpm - 400 rpm Machine Clean 1200 rpm 60 °C - 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1) This programme at 40 ºC is recommended for a full load of cotton and is the water and energy rating label programme in accordance with AS/NZS2040 and AS/NZS6400. 2) Washing programme. 3) Washing programme and waterproofing phase. Programme options compatibility When you set a washing programme and enter the menu , the dis- play shows the available options only. Child Lock, Delay Start and Memory are selectable with all programmes. 3) 1) 3) 2) Soak Eco Prewash Soft Plus Stains Extra Rinse Anti-crease Spin Speed Extra Silent Steam Level Rinse & Hold Time Save Plus Steam OKOPower ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ColourPro ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cottons Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ENGLISH 25 3) 1) 3) 2) Soak Eco Prewash Soft Plus Stains Extra Rinse Anti-crease Spin Speed Extra Silent Steam Level Rinse & Hold Time Save Plus Steam Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Wool/Silk ■ ■ Steam ■ 20min 3kg ■ ■ Outdoor ■ ■ ■ ■ Jeans ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Anti-Allergy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ Drain Spin ■ Machine ■ Clean 1) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory. 2) This option is not available with a temperature lower than 30 °C. 3) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 12. OPTIONS 12.1 Introduction When an option shortcut is on the programme summary When you enter the menu screen, just tap on it to enter More, the display will the relevant option submenu show only the options directly. available for the programme set. To turn an option on/off or to enter the option submenu, tap on the option bar. 1h07min To exit the option submenu, tap on the option bar again. Max 10. 0 Kg 40 Cottons 1200 More 26 www.aeg.com 12.3 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start To return to the programme summary of a programme to a more convenient screen, tap on the programme bar. time. 1. Tap on the Delay Start bar to enter 1. Tap on the Temperature bar to The drum turns regularly to reduce enter the submenu. creasing. You must drain the water to 2. Scroll the submenu bar to set the unlock the door. desired temperature. Cold= Cold Touch the Start/Pause button: the wash. appliance performs the draining When you return to programme phase only. summary screen, the set temperature will The appliance empties the be shown. water out automatically after approximately 18 hours. 12.6 Spin Speed When you set a programme, the 12.7 Eco appliance automatically selects the maximum spin speed. Set this option for slightly or normally soiled items washed at 30°C or higher 1. Tap on the Spin Speed bar to enter temperatures. the submenu. 2. Scroll the submenu bar right or left Tap on the Eco bar to turn the option on. to: The appliance decreases the washing • Decrease the spin speed; temperature and extends the washing The display shows only time to obtain a good washing efficiency the spin speeds available by saving energy. for the set programme. When you return to programme • or activate the Rinse & Hold summary screen, the shortcut will option ; be on. When you return to programme summary screen, the indicator 12.8 Stains shows up. The water of the last rinse is not 1. Tap on the Stains bar to enter the drained out to prevent the fabrics submenu. from creasing. The washing 2. Tap on the bar of the option you programme ends with water in the want to set: drum and the final spin phase is not • Stains performed. Select this option to pre-treat heavily The door stays locked. soiled or stained laundry using stain The drum turns regularly to reduce remover. creasing. You must drain the water to Pour the stain remover into unlock the door. compartment . The stain remover Touch the Start/Pause button: the is pre-mixed and heated with appliance performs the spinning detergent in order to improve its phase and drains the water. effectiveness. • or activate the Extra Silent option. When you return to programme This option can increase the programme duration. summary screen, the indicator will be on. This option is not All spinning phases (intermediate spin available with a and final spin) are suppressed and the temperature lower than programme ends with water in the 40 °C. drum. This helps to reduce creasing. As the programme is very quiet, it is • Prewash suitable for use at night time when Use this option to add a prewash cheaper electricity tariffs are available. phase at 30 °C before the washing In some programmes the rinses are phase. performed with more water. This option is recommended for The door stays locked. heavily soiled laundry, especially if 28 www.aeg.com containing sand, dust , mud and other Tap on the Plus Steam bar to activate solid particles. the option (ON status). Put the detergent for This option can increase the prewash in a dosing ball programme duration. inside the drum. A small laundry load helps to This option can increase reach better results. the programme duration. • Soak When you return to programme Use this function for heavy soiled summary screen, the shortcut will be garments. The appliance soaks the on. laundry at 30°C for about half an hour before washing. 12.11 Soft Plus When you return to programme Set the Soft Plus option to optimise the summary screen, the shortcut will be fabric softener distribution and improve on. the fabric softness. 12.9 Extra Rinse It is suggested when using the fabric softener and especially when the drum is With this option you can add up to 3 full and the laundry is very soiled. rinses accordingly to the selected washing programmes. This option increases slightly the programme duration. Useful for people allergic to detergents and with sensitive skin. Tap on the Soft Plus bar to activate the 1. Tap on the Extra Rinse bar to enter option (ON status). the option submenu. When you return to programme 2. Scroll the bar right to add from 1, 2 or 3 additional rinses (OFF= no summary screen, the shortcut will be additional rinse). on. When you return to programme summary screen, the shortcut will be 12.12 Anti-crease on. The dots indicate the number of When this option is set, at the end of the additional rinses selected. cycle the drum performs smooth movements for about 30 minutes to This option increases the favour the garments softness. programme duration. Tap on the Anti-crease bar to activate If the Extra Rinse is set as a the option (ON status). default option and you When you return to programme select a compatible washing programme, the touch summary screen, the shortcut will be on. screen will show . In this case, by setting the Extra Rinse option , it is possible 12.13 Steam Level to add just one rinse . With this option you can change the steam level depending on the laundry 12.10 Plus Steam size. 1. Tap on the Steam Level bar to enter This option adds a steam phase followed the submenu. by a short anti-crease phase at the end 2. Scroll the list right or left to set one of the washing programme. of the following levels: The steam phase reduces fabric creasing • Minimum and facilitates the fabric ironing. • Medium ENGLISH 29 • Maximum 1h07min This is available with the Set t ings Steam programme only. C o tton s 40 Co tto n s M1 12.14 Memory 1200 Cot t ons Eco With this option it is possible to save the More two most used washing programmes. Synthetics To save your favourite programmes: To change a saved programme: 1. First set the washing programme and 1. First set the washing programme and the desired options. the desired options. 2. Tap on the Memory bar to enter the 2. Tap on the Memory bar to enter the submenu. submenu. 3. Tap on the Memory 1 or Memory 2 3. Tap on the Memory 1 or Memory 2 to save the set programme. The bar with In Use status. A message status will change from Empty to In pops up asking if you want to empty Use . or replace the saved programme. When you return to programme list 4. Tap on Replace. screen, the M1 or M2 will be on next to To cancel a saved programme: the programme name when you set it. 1. Tap on the Memory bar to enter the Afterwards, each time you submenu. turn the appliance on, the 2. Tap on the Memory 1 or Memory 2 M1 and/or M2 programmes bar. A message pops up asking if you appear among the first five want to empty or replace the saved programmes automatically programme. proposed by the appliance 3. Tap on Empty. M1 or M2 will and you can set them in the disappear in the programme list programme list screen screen. directly. 13. DAILY USE WARNING! 13.3 Activating the appliance Refer to Safety chapters. and setting a programme Press the On/Off button to turn the 13.1 Using weight sensors appliance on. For a correct use of the weight sensor, the drum must be empty when activating the appliance. Set the programme BEFORE you put the laundry in the drum. 13.2 Before activating the A short tune sounds (if activated). The appliance appliance proposes Cottons as default programme. 1. Make sure that the mains plug is The led of Start/Pause button flashes. connected to the mains socket. 2. Make sure that the water tap is open. 30 www.aeg.com 13.4 Stand-by function spin speed and the programme duration. The Stand-by function automatically 3. You can tap on the Temperature bar deactivates the appliance to decrease to change the water temperature. the energy consumption when: 4. You can tap on the Spin Speed bar • You do not use the appliance for 5 to change the spin speed or to set minutes before pressing the Start/ Rinse & Hold or Extra Silent option. Pause button and turning the 5. You can tap on More to enter the appliance on. menu of the additional available Press the On/Off button to activate options and set one or more of them. the appliance again. Afterwards, the shortcuts of the set • After 5 minutes from the end of the options show up on the programme washing programme. summary screen. Press the On/Off button to activate The message This setting is the appliance again. not available pops up in The display shows the end of the last case of wrong selection. set programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. 13.6 Loading the laundry If you set a programme or an 1. Open the appliance door. option that ends with water The weight sensor window pops up. in the drum, the Stand-by Cot t ons 40 function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. 10 kg 13.5 Setting a programme 1. Turn the programme dial to set the Ready t o st art desired programme. 2. Shake the garments before you put them in the drum. 3h01min 3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item OKOPower ColourPro 40 at time. Cottons 1200 Cottons Eco On the display the weight of the laundry More Synthetics is updated by steps of 0.5 kg and the programme duration is updated accordingly when you return to the programme summary screen. Or just tap on the programme name in the programme summary window to return to the programme list window and scroll the programme list up or down to set the desired programme. 2. After a few seconds the display shows programme summary screen indicating the maximum load, the default temperature, the maximum ENGLISH 31 If you put in the drum more If you change the washing laundry than the maximum programme after closing the load, the display tells that door, the display may tell the suggested load has you that the laundry is now been exceeded. exceeding the maximum You can wash your laundry recommended load for the anyway, but the water and new programme: open the energy consumption door and remove a few increase. garments. To have the best consumption and washing 13.7 Filling the detergent and performance remove the excess items. additives The overload indication is We recommend that you do shown only in programmes not exceed the maximum with a maximum load lower than the appliance indicated level ( ). maximum load. Please read "Detergents 4. Close the door. Make sure that no type and quantity of laundry stays between the seal and detergent" in "Hints and the door. There is a risk of water tips" chapter. leakage or damage to the laundry. 1. Open the detergent dispenser. M ax▼ x ▼ Ma ▼ ax M Salt 5. If you have already set Detergent 2. Put the powder detergent in the Type 1 or Detergent Type 2 with average suggested dosage for the compartment . If using liquid type of detergent you are using , the detergent, refer to 'Filling the liquid appliance recommends the detergent'. detergent quantity to pour. M Cot t ons 40 ax▼ Det ergent advice: x ▼ Ma ▼ ax 60ml / 50ml M Type 1 / Type 2 Salt Ready t o st art Refer to the "Detergent Dosing" section in the chapter "Settings". 3. If desired, pour the fabric softener in the compartment . 32 www.aeg.com M ax▼ Max ▼ ▼ Max Liquid x ▼ Ma ▼ Max ▼ ax M ▼ Max Salt Salt 4. Close the detergent dispenser. 3. Close the detergent dispenser. 13.8 Starting a programme M ax▼ 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme. x ▼ Ma The related led stops flashing and stays ▼ ax M on. Salt The door is locked. The window describing the running programme pops up, showing: • The programme name. • The remaining time to programme end. Filling the liquid detergent • The progress bar. • The ProSense phase first and then 1. Insert the proper container for liquid the running programme phase. detergent. • The indicator . When it is on, it is still possible to stop the cycle and add clothes. • The door locked indicator , when the indicator goes off. M ax▼ • The estimated cycle end time. x ▼ • The shortcut . Ma ▼ ax M Cot t ons 40 Salt 3h01min 2. Pour the liquid detergent in the compartment . Washing F inished at 15: 42 The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water. 2. If necessary, tap on to enter the option list and activate the Child Lock option. Refer to "Child Lock" section in the "Options" chapter. ENGLISH 33 The shortcut shows up. Keep 2. After about 20 minutes the display pressed for about three seconds to shows the new programme duration, deactivate the Child Lock. the expected programme time and advise you about the running phase. Starting a programme with The ProSense detection is delay start carried out with complete 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to washing programmes only. start the programme. The related led stops flashing and stays 13.10 Interrupting a on. programme and changing the The door is locked. The appliance starts the countdown and options the door is locked. When the programme is running, you Cot t ons 40 can change only some options: 1. Touch the Start/Pause button . Starts in The related led start flashing. 1h29min 2. Tap on to change the options. In the option list only the available Reset options will be active. F inished at 15: 36 3. Touch the Start/Pause button again. The washing programme continues and 2. Tap on Reset to cancel the delay the programme duration can change. start and then touch the Start/Pause button or wait until the countdown is 13.11 Cancelling a running completed. programme The programme will start normally. 1. Press the On/Off button to cancel The ProSense detection the programme and to deactivate starts at the end of the the appliance. countdown. 2. Press the On/Off button again to activate the appliance. During the cycle, the display Now, you can set a new washing will inform you about each programme. running phase (e.g. washing, rinsing and so on). If the ProSense phase is already carried out and the 13.9 The ProSense load water filling is already started, the new programme detection starts without repeating After touching the Start/Pause button: the ProSense phase. The 1. The ProSense starts the laundry load water and the detergent are detection to calculate the real not drained out in order to programme duration. The display avoid waste. shows the message Adjusting programme to current load. 13.12 Opening the door The appliance adjusts automatically the programme duration to the load If the temperature and level to achieve perfect washing results in of the water in the drum are the minimum possible time. The too high and/or the drum programme duration could increase still rotates you cannot open or decrease. the door. 34 www.aeg.com 3. Make sure that the drum is empty. If is on: the water 4. Keep the door and the detergent temperature and level are dispenser slightly ajar to prevent not high and it is still mildew and odours. possible to open the door 5. Close the water tap. and add clothes. 13.14 While a programme or the delay start Draining water out after operates, the appliance door is locked. end of cycle 1. Touch the Start/Pause button . If you have chosen a programme or an In the display the related door lock option that does not empty out the indicator goes off. water of the last rinse, the programme is 2. Open the appliance door. If completed, but: necessary, add or remove the items. • The display shows 0 min and the 3. Close the door and touch the Start/ Start/Pause button starts flashing. Pause button. • The drum still turns at regular intervals The programme or the delay start to prevent the creases in the laundry. continues. • The indicator is still on and the 13.13 End of the programme door stays locked. • You must drain the water to open the When the programme has finished, the door: appliance stops automatically. The 1. Touch the Start/Pause button: acoustic signals operate (if they are active). • If you have set , the appliance drains the water and spins. The display tells that the cycle is finished and shows 0h00min. • If you have set , the appliance only drains the water. The Start/Pause button goes off. 2. If necessary, change the spin speed proposed by the appliance: touch The door unlocks and the indicator the Start/Pause button to pause the goes off. programme; tap on and then on 1. Press the On/Off button to the Spin Speed bar. deactivate the appliance. 3. When the programme is completed After five minutes after the end of the programme, the energy saving function and the door locked indicator automatically deactivates the appliance. goes off, you can open the door. 4. Press the On/Off button for a few When you activate the seconds to deactivate the appliance. appliance again, the display shows the end of the last In any case, the appliance selected programme. Turn empties the water out the programme dial to set a automatically after new cycle. approximately 18 hours. 2. Remove the laundry from the appliance. 14. SETTINGS 14.1 Introduction 1. In the programme summary screen, just tap on the screen to return to the programme list screen. 2. Scroll the list up or down to find Settings. ENGLISH 35 14.4 Display Brightness Spin You can regulate the display brightness Machine Clean through 5 brightness levels. Settin g s To change the display brightness: O KO Power 1. Tap on the Display Brightness bar. ColourPro 2. Scroll the brightness level bar right or left to find the desired level. 3. Tap on the shortcut to enter the 2. Scroll right or left to set the proper 2. Tap on the Programmes bar to water level. return to the programme summary screen. 14.9 Detergent Dosing <5 6 7> Through this setting you can save the 3. Tap on the Water Hardness bar to average detergent dosage suggested in return to the machine setting list or the detergent packaging, so the tap on the Programmes bar to return appliance will advise you about the to the programme summary screen. necessary detergent dosage for your cycles. 14.7 Extra Rinse Default It is possible to set two types of detergent: e.g., the value entered in With this option you can permanently Detergent Type 1 could refer to powder have two additional rinses each time you detergent and the value entered in switch the appliance on and if you set a Detergent Type 2 could refer to liquid compatible programme. detergent. To activate/deactivate this option: 1. Tap on the Detergent Dosing. 1. Tap on the Extra Rinse Default bar 2. Tap on the Detergent Type 1 or (ON status). Detergent Type 2 bar. 2. Tap on the Programmes bar to return to the programme summary Info screen. OFF If the Extra Rinse Default is active, the Detergent Dosing screen will show and by setting the Detergent Type 1 Extra Rinse option, it will be possible to Detergent Type 2 add just one rinse . If the Extra Rinse Default is activated, 3. Scroll the bar right or left to set the the screen will also show the shortcut . average detergent dosage in ml as Refer to "Shortcuts" section in this suggested on the detergent chapter. packaging. 14.8 Soft Plus Default Info Set the Soft Plus Default to optimise the Detergent Type 1 OFF fabric softener distribution and improve the fabric softness. The Soft Plus option remains permanently on. <40 50 ml 60> It is suggested when using the fabric softener and especially when the drum is full and the laundry is very soiled. 4. Tap on the Detergent Dosing bar to return to the machine setting list or This option increases slightly tap on the Programmes bar to return the programme duration. to the programme summary screen. To activate/deactivate this option: 1. Tap on the Soft Plus Default bar (ON status). ENGLISH 37 14.10 Water Softener 14.12 Shortcuts Read the "The Water This setting allows to bring the shortcuts Softener (SoftWater shown in the next drawing visible on the Technology)" chapter summary screen. carefully. To activate the shortcuts: With this setting you can decide when 1. Tap on the Shortcuts bar to open the water softener function should the list of the available shortcuts. operate: 2. Tap on the bar of the desired < Wash > shortcut/shortcuts by changing the status to ON. 2. Scroll the submenu bar right or left to 3. Tap on To return to the factory settings: 2. Tap on OK to return to factory settings or on Cancel to keep the 1. Tap on the Factory Reset bar. current settings. The following window pops up. Do you want to clear all your programmed settings? Cancel OK 15. HINTS AND TIPS b. manually redistribute the load so WARNING! that the items are spaced evenly Refer to Safety chapters. around the tub; c. press the Start/Pause button. The 15.1 The laundry load spin phase continues. • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and 15.2 Stubborn stains wool. For some stains, water and detergent is • Follow the washing instructions on the not sufficient. laundry care labels. • Do not wash white and coloured We recommend that you pre-treat these items together. stains before you put the items in the • Some coloured items can discolour appliance. with the first wash. We recommend Special stain removers are available. Use that you wash them separately for the the special stain remover that is first couple of times. applicable to the type of stain and fabric. • Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. 15.3 Detergents type and • Empty pockets and unfold. quantity of detergent • Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and items with printed illustrations inside Low sudsing detergent is required for out. this washing machine to prevent • Pre-treat tough stains. oversudsing problems, unsatisfied • Wash heavy soil stains with a special washing result and harm to the detergent. appliance. Low sudsing detergents • Be careful with curtains. Remove the designed for front load washing hooks and put the curtains in a machines are labelled "Front loading", washing bag or pillowcase. "high efficiency", "HE" or "Matic". • Do not wash laundry without hems or Do not use wrong types of detergent, with cuts. such as Top Loading, Handwash • Use a washing bag to wash small detergent or Soap-Based products in and/or delicate items (e.g. underwired your front-load washing machine. This bras, belts, tights, etc. ). can result in excessive suds, longer • A very small load can cause balance cycle time, low spin speeds, poor problems with the spin phase leading rinsing and overloading of the motor to excessive vibration. If this occurs: and, in extreme cases, suds flowing a. interrupt the programme and out of the appliance with symptoms open the door (refer to "Daily similar to water leak. Use" chapter); ENGLISH 39 Quantity of detergent to be result to the list below and adjust the amount of detergent for your future used washes accordingly. The choice of detergent and use of Not enough washing powder causes: correct quantities not only affects your • the wash load to turn grey, wash performance, but also helps to • greasy clothes. avoid waste and protect the environment. Too much washing powder causes: • sudsing, Although biodegradable, detergents • reduced washing effect, contain substances which in large • inadequate rinsing. quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature. Use less detergent if: • you are washing a small load, The choice and quantity of detergent will • the laundry is lightly soiled, depend on: • large amounts of foam during • type of fabric (delicates, woollens, washing. cottons, etc); • the colour of clothes; • size of the load; 15.4 Ecological hints • degree of soil; • Set a programme without the • wash temperature; and prewash phase to wash laundry with • hardness of the water used. normal soil. Water hardness is classified by so-called • Always start a washing programme "degrees" of hardness. with the maximum load of laundry allowed. Information on hardness of the water in • If you pre-treat the stains, you can use your area can be obtained from the a stain remover when you set a relevant water supply company, or from programme with a low temperature. your local authority. • To use the correct quantity of You may have to try using the detergent detergent, refer to the quantity quantity as per manufactures' suggested by the detergent instructions then compare the wash producer. 16. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! 16.2 Descaling Refer to Safety chapters. If you use the salt regularly to activate the SoftWater 16.1 External cleaning Technology, the descaling procedure described in this Clean the appliance with mild soap and paragraph is not necessary. warm water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. If the water hardness in your CAUTION! area is high or moderate, we Do not use alcohol, solvents recommend that you use a or chemical products. water descaling product for washing machines. CAUTION! Do not clean the metal Regularly examine the drum to check for surfaces with chlorine-based limescale. detergent. The regular detergents already contain water softening agents, but we recommend to run a cycle with empty 40 www.aeg.com drum and a descaling product Always follow the occasionally. instructions that you find on the packaging of the Always follow the product. instructions that you find on the packaging of the 2. Run a short cotton programme at product. high temperature with empty drum in order to rinse out any residues left . 16.3 Maintenance wash 16.6 Cleaning the detergent The repeated and prolonged use of low dispenser and the salt temperature and short programmes can cause detergent deposits, fluff residues compartment and bacterial growth inside the drum and Before cleaning, make sure the tub. This could generate bad odours that the all compartments and mildew. are empty. To eliminate these deposits and hygienize the inner part of the appliance, To prevent possible deposits of dried run a maintenance wash after about 60 detergent, clotted fabric softener, cycles, especially when the message formation of mould in the dispenser Cleaning cycle recommended pops up drawer and/or salt fouling in the salt on the display: compartment, once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure: 1. Remove all laundry from the drum. 2. Run the Machine Clean programme 1. Open the drawer. Press the catch as as described in the ‘Programmes’ indicated in the picture and pull the chapter. drawer out. If the cleaning programme is Max postponed, the message keeps on popping up during next uses until it is run. Max ▼ 16.4 Door seal ▼ Max ▼ Max Salt 2. Remove the insert for the softener and, if inserted, the container for liquid detergent. Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. ▼ Max Max ▼ 16.5 Cleaning the drum ▼ Max Max Salt Regularly examine the drum to prevent ▼ rust forming. ▼ Max ▼ For a complete cleaning: Max Salt 1. Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel. ENGLISH 41 M ax▼ x ▼ Ma ▼ ax M Salt 3. Wash the drawer and all inserts 6. Insert the detergent drawer into the under running water. guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum. Max ▼ M ax▼ ▼ Max x ▼ Ma ▼ ax M Salt 4. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the detergent conveyor. Use a cloth. 16.7 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. 5. Make sure that all detergent residue • The drum does not turn. is removed from the upper and lower • The appliance makes an unusual part of the recess. Use a small brush noise because of the blockage of the to clean the recess. drain pump. • The message Check that the drain filter is not clogged pops up. 42 www.aeg.com WARNING! • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until the water cools down Proceed as follows to clean the pump: 1. Open the pump cover. 5. When the bowl is full of water, turn the filter back and empty the container. 6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out. 2 7. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 1 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. 3. Open the chute downwards. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any 1 water spillages when removing the 2 filter. 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. 9. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 4. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anti- clockwise direction to open it, without removing. Let the water flow out. 10. Clean the filter under the water tap. ENGLISH 43 16.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter. 1 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 2 2 3 2. Remove the inlet hose from the 1 appliance by loosening the ring nut. 12. Close the pump cover. 2 3. Clean the valve filter on the back of the appliance with a toothbrush. 1 When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: a. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. b. Start the programme to drain the water. 4. When you reconnect the hose to the back of the appliance, turn it left or right (not in vertical position) depending on the position of your water tap. 44 www.aeg.com 16.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the 45° mains socket. 20° 2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. 16.9 Emergency drain 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. If the appliance cannot drain the water, 5. When the drain pump is empty, carry out the same procedure, described install the inlet hose again. in 'Cleaning the drain filter' paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump. WARNING! Make sure that the When you drain the water with the temperature is higher than 0 emergency drain procedure, you must °C before you use the activate the drain system again: appliance again. 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash The manufacturer is not compartment of the detergent responsible for damages dispenser. caused by low temperatures. 2. Start the programme to drain the water. 17. TROUBLESHOOTING • Check that the drain filter is not WARNING! clogged - The appliance does not Refer to Safety chapters. drain the water. • Check that the door is properly 17.1 Introduction closed - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check WARNING! the door! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any If the appliance is check. overloaded, remove some items from the The appliance does not start or it stops drum and/or keep the during operation. door pressed while pressing the Start/Pause First try to find a solution to the problem button until the indicator (refer to the "Possible failures" table). If the problem persists, contact the stops flashing (see Authorised Service Centre. the picture below). In case of major problems, the buzzer operates, an alarm message pops and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously, e.g.: • Check that the water inlet tap is open - The appliance does not fill with water properly. ENGLISH 45 Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. • Cleaning cycle recommended - Run the Machine Clean programme as described in ‘Programmes’ chapter. If the cleaning programme is postponed, the message keeps on popping up during next uses until it is run. If the cleaning programme is • Programme will continue when postponed, the message electricity supply is stable - The keeps on popping up mains supply is unstable. Wait until during next uses until it is the mains supply is stable. run. • A water leak has been detected - The anti-flood device is on. 17.2 Possible failures Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. The programme does • Make sure that there is no damaged fuse in the fuse box. not start. • Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched. • If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown. • Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on. • Make sure that the water tap is open. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. • Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. The appliance does not • Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or fill with water properly. bends. • Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct. • Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. The appliance fills with • Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The water and drains immedi- hose may be positioned too low. Refer to "Installation in- ately struction". 46 www.aeg.com 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 • Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct. drain the water. • Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase. • Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. • Set the spin programme. The spin phase does not • Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil- operate or the washing ter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning". cycle lasts longer than • Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin usual. phase again. This problem may be caused by balance prob- lems. • Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. There is water on the • Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have floor. no damages. • Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it. • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has been selected. • Make sure that the washing programme is finished. • Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the You cannot open the ap- drum. pliance door. • Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power. • This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. If you need to open the door, please read carefully "Emer- gency door opening". • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to The appliance makes an "Installation instruction". unusual noise and vi- • Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are brates. removed. Refer to "Installation instruction". • Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The programme duration • The ProSense function is able to adjust the programme du- increases or decreases ration according to the type and the laundry load size. Re- during programme exe- fer to "The ProSense load detection" in "Daily Use" chap- cution. ter. ENGLISH 47 Problem Possible solution • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter- gent. • Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. • Make sure that you set the correct temperature. • Decrease the laundry load. The washing results are • Make sure that no other type of detergent has been poured not satisfactory. Salt the compartment . In this case, refer to "Eliminating de- tergent or other additives from salt compartment'. • Make sure that no salt has been poured in the compart- ment . If it happens, run a rinse cycle or run the washing cycle again. Too much foam in the • Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the washing cycle. • Check if the water softener has been set to act also during Excessive consumption rinse phase. Refer to "How to set the water hardness level" of salt. in "The Water Softener (SoftWater Technology)" chapter. The drum is empty and • Press the On/Off button to deactivate the appliance and the display shows there is activate it again to set a tare. some weight in. • You loaded the laundry before activating the appliance. The drum is full but the Press the On/Off button to deactivate the appliance. display shows 0.0 kg. • Empty the drum and follow the necessary steps. (Refer to "Loading the laundry") After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 17.3 Emergency door opening CAUTION! In case of power failure or functioning Risk of burns! Make sure failure the appliance door remains that the water locked. The washing programme temperature is not too continues when the power is restored. If high and the laundry is not the door remains locked in case of hot. If necessary, wait until failure, it is possible to open it using the they cool down. emergency unlock function. Before opening the door: 48 www.aeg.com 6. Close the filter flap. CAUTION! Risk of injury! Make sure that the drum is not 17.4 Eliminating detergent or rotating. If necessary, wait other additives from salt until the drum stops Salt rotating. compartment Any type of detergent and additives Make sure that the water inadvertently poured in the compartment level inside the drum is not too high. If necessary, must be eliminated completely. proceed with an emergency drain (refer to If this happens, please proceed as «Emergency drain» in follows: «Care and cleaning» 1. Pull the drawer out. chapter). To open the door, proceed as follows: Max 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. Max 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the ▼ mains socket. ▼ Max ▼ 3. Open the filter flap. Max 4. Pull twice the emergency unlock Salt trigger downward and open the appliance door. 2. Eliminate any trace of detergent or additive and clean the compartment thoroughly. 3. Insert the drawer back and pour salt in the compartment . 4. Close the drawer. 5. Run a cotton or synthetic cycle, without reducing time, to restore the water softener function. 5. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door. 18. TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width/ Height/ Depth/ 600 mm/ 850 mm/ 630 mm/ 660 mm Total depth Electrical connection Voltage 220 - 240 V Overall power 2200 W Fuse 10 A Frequency 50 Hz ENGLISH 49 Level of protection against ingress of solid particles IPX4 and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex- cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro- tection against moisture Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 1) Cold water Maximum Load Cotton 10 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1600 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 19. ACCESSORIES 19.1 Available in 19.3 Stacking kit www.aeg.com/shop or from authorised dealer Only appropriate accessories approved by AEG ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. 19.2 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance with the fixing plates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by using the correct stacking kit manufactured and approved by AEG. Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances. The stacking kit can be used only with the appliances specified in the leaflet provided with the accessory. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the appliance and with the accessory. WARNING! Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine. 50 www.aeg.com 19.4 Pedestal with the drawer To raise your appliance and make loading and unloading laundry easier. The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products and more. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. 21. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol . appliances marked with the symbol Put the packaging in relevant containers with the household waste. Return the to recycle it. Help protect the product to your local recycling facility or environment and human health by contact your municipal office. recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ALL AEG BRANDED APPLIANCES This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for (c) cosme tic damage which does not affect the operation of the Appliance; AEG Appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof (d) damage to the Appliance caused by: of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should there be a (i) negligence or accident; manufacturing defect in your Appliance. This warranty is in addition to other (ii) misuse or abuse, including failure to properly maintain or service; rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law. (iii) impr oper, negligent or faulty servicing or repair works done by 1. In this warranty: anyone other than an Electrolux authorised repairer or ASC; (a) ‘ ACL’ or ‘Australian Consumer Law’ means Schedule 2 to the Competition and (iv) normal wear and tear; Consumer Act 2010; (v) power surges, electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply; (b) ‘ Appliance’ means any Electrolux product purchased by you and accompanied (vi) incomplete or improper installation; by this document; (vii) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation; (c) ‘ASC’ means Electrolux’s authorised serviced centres; (viii) insect or vermin infestation; (d) ‘ AEG’ is the brand controlled by Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd of 163 O’Riordan Street, Mascot NSW 2020, ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of (ix) failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with Appliances purchased in Australia and Electrolux (NZ) Limited (collectively the Appliance; “Electrolux”) of 3-5 Niall Burgess Road, Mount Wellington, in respect of In addition, Electrolux is not liable under this warranty if: Appliances purchased in New Zealand; (a) the Appliance has been, or Electrolux reasonably believes that the Appliance (e) ‘ Warranty Period’ means the period specified in clause 3 of this warranty; has been, used for purposes other than those for which the Appliance was (f) ‘ you’ means the purchaser of the Appliance not having purchased the intended, including where the Appliance has Appliance for re-sale, and ‘your’ has a corresponding meaning. been used for any non-domestic purpose; (b) the Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing; 2. Application: This warranty only applies to new Appliances, purchased and used in Australia or New Zealand and is in addition to (and does not exclude, restrict, or (c) the Appliance’s serial number or warranty seal has been removed modify in any way) other rights and remedies under a law to which the Appliances or defaced. or services relate, including any non-excludable statutory guarantees in Australia 8. How to claim under this warranty: To enquire about claiming under this warranty, and New Zealand. please follow these steps: 3. Warranty Period: Subject to these terms and conditions, this warranty continues (a) c arefully check the operating instructions, user manual and the terms of for in Australia for a period of 60 months and in New Zealand for a period of 60 this warranty; months, following the date of original purchase of the Appliance. (b) have the model and serial number of the Appliance available; 4. R epair or replace warranty: During the Warranty Period, Electrolux or its ASC (c) have the proof of purchase (e.g. an invoice) available; will, at no extra charge if your Appliance is readily accessible for service, without (d) telephone the numbers shown below. special equipment and subject to these terms and conditions, repair or replace any parts which it considers to be defective. Electrolux may, in its absolute 9. Australia: For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in Australia: Electrolux discretion, choose whether the remedy offered for a valid warranty claim is repair goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian or replacement. Electrolux or its ASC may use refurbished parts to repair your Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and Appliance. You agree that any replaced Appliances or parts become the property for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also of Electrolux. entitled to have the Appliance repaired or replaced if the Appliance fails to be of 5. T ravel and transportation costs: Subject to clause 7, Electrolux will bear the acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. ‘Acceptable reasonable cost of transportation, travel and delivery of the Appliance to and from quality’ and ‘major failure’ have the same meaning as referred to in the ACL. Electrolux or its ASC. Travel and transportation will be arranged by Electrolux as 10. New Zealand: For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in New part of any valid warranty claim. Zealand, the Appliances come with a guarantee by Electrolux pursuant to the 6. Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty. provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act, the Sale of Goods Act and the Fair Trading Act. Where the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand for commercial 7. Exclusions: You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed purposes the Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply. is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship. This warranty does not cover: You accept that if you make a warranty claim, Electrolux and (a) light globes, batteries, filters or similar perishable parts; 11. Confidentiality: its agents including ASC may exchange information in relation to you to enable (b) parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux; Electrolux to meet its obligations under this warranty. Important Notice Before calling for service, please ensure that the steps listed in clause 8 above have been followed. FOR SERVICE FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest SERVICE AUSTRALIA or to find the address of your nearest authorised service centre in Australia spare parts centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 1300 363 664 PLEASE CALL 13 13 50 OR EMAIL OR EMAIL [email protected] [email protected] For the cost of a local call (Australia only) aeg.com/au For the cost of a local call (Australia only) FOR SERVICE SERVICE NEW ZEALAND FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest or to find the address of your nearest authorised service centre in New Zealand spare parts centre in New Zealand PLEASE CALL 0800 234 234 PLEASE CALL 0800 10 66 20 OR EMAIL [email protected] aegnewzealand.co.nz OR EMAIL [email protected] (New Zealand only) (New Zealand only) AEG_Warr_May17 www.aeg.com/au 157017510-A-052018