Welcome to AEG! Thank you for choosing our appliance. Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.aeg.com/support Subject to change without notice. CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION................2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................6 4. TECHNICAL DATA..................7 5.
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• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. • Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• 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.
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• Connect the mains plug to the mains • Make sure that all metal objects are socket only at the end of the installation. removed from the laundry. Make sure that there is access to the 2.5 Service mains plug after the installation. •...
• Remove the door catch to prevent children Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment or pets from becoming trapped in the (WEEE). drum. • Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 9 10 Control panel Drain hose...
Information for register product. The rating plate reports the model name The info label reports the model name (A), (A) , product number (B), electrical ratings (C) product number (B ) and serial number (C). and serial number (D). Mod. xxxxxxxxx Prod.No.
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5.1 Unpacking and positioning Adjust the appliance correctly to prevent vibration, noise and movement of the appliance when it operates. WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance. Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units.
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5.2 The inlet hose Accessories delivered with the appliance may 0.3-10 bar vary depending on the model. 1/2” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4” Make sure there is no damage to hoses and there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short.
5.4 Electrical connection The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance. At the end of installation you can connect the For any electrical work required to install this mains plug to the mains socket. appliance, contact our Authorised Service The rating plate and the 'Technical Data' Centre.
Temp. button 6.2 Indicators Child safety Child Lock The indicator comes on when you activate this device. lock You cannot open the appliance door when the indicator is on. Door lock indi‐ You cannot open the appliance door when the indicator flash‐ Door cator es.
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Programme Maximum load Programme description Default tempera‐ Reference spin (Type of load and level of soiling) ture speed Temperature range Rinse 6 kg To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except woollens and 1200 rpm very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the Cold type of laundry.
Universal pow‐ Liquid Uni‐ Liquid for Delicates Programme Special der 1) versal coloureds woollens Eco 40-60 ▲ ▲ ▲ At temperature higher than 60 °C the use of powder detergent is recommended. ▲ = Recommended -- = Not recommended 7.1 Woolmark Wool Care - Blue The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool gar‐...
The indicator of the set value are on. 9. SETTINGS 9.1 Acoustic signals • To activate/deactivate this option, press Extra Rinse and Time Save at the same The acoustic signals operate when: time until the indicator Child Lock comes on/goes off. •...
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2. Push the button A. The drum opens automatically. Detergent compartment for prewash phase. 3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a When you set a programme with a stain, add time. detergent (powder or liquid). 4. Shake the items before you put them in Detergent compartment for washing phase.
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2. Press button Start/Pause. The OptiSense starts estimating the weight of The appliance starts the countdown of the the load to calculate the real programme delay start. duration. The appliance automatically adjusts When the countdown is completed, the the programme duration to the load to programme starts automatically.
1. Press button On/Off to deactivate the 4. Press On/Off some seconds to deactivate appliance. the appliance. After five minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance. The appliance drains and spins 2. Remove the laundry from the appliance. automatically after approximately18 3.
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wash temperature and hardness of the water used. • Follow the instructions that you find on packaging of the detergents or other treatments without exceeding the indicated maximum level ( • Do not mix different types of detergents. • Use less detergent if: –...
12.5 Water hardness To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. If the water in your area is hard or medium Use the correct quantity of water softener. hard, we recommend that you use a water Follow the instructions that you find on the softener for washing machines.
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13.4 Descaling 13.6 Cleaning the drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent rust particles. For a complete cleaning: If the water in your area is hard or - Clean the drum with special products for medium hard, we recommend that you stainless steel.
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13.9 Cleaning the drain filter Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. Clean the drain pump if : -The appliance does not drain the water.
13.10 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 13.11 Emergency drain 2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a Because of a malfunction, the appliance container and let the water flow out of the cannot drain the water.
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• The indicator of button Start/Pause flashes WARNING! in red 11 times and 1 (or 2 or 3) time(s) in yellow: the mains supply is unstable. Wait Deactivate the appliance before you do until the mains supply is stable and the the checks.
Problem Possible solution The appliance makes an unusu‐ • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to 'Installation in‐ al noise. struction'. • Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to 'Installation instruction'. •...
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15.2 Legend Laundry load. hh:mm Programme duration. Energy consumption. °C Temperature in the laundry. Litres Water consumption. Spin speed. Remaining moisture at the end of spinning phase. The higher is the spin speed, the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture. Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions (e.g.