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LAVAMAT 61271 WDBI EN WASHER DRYER USER MANUAL 2 www.aeg.com CONTENTS 4 5 7 8 11 13 14 14 14 15 19 21 23 27 31 37 SAFETY INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL WASHING PROGRAMMES DRYING PROGRAMMES CONSUMPTION VALUES FIRST USE DAILY USE - WASHING SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME DAILY USE - DRYING HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION BUILDING IN ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR: - Products - Brochures - User manuals - Trouble shooter - Service information www.aeg.com LEGEND Warning - Important Safety information. General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice. ENGLISH 3 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. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop, you’ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly. Along with a wide range of accessories designed and built to the high quality standards you would expect, from specialist cookware to cutlery baskets, from bottle holders to delicate laundry bags… Visit the webshop at: www.aeg.com/shop CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recommend the use of original spare parts. When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate. Model PNC Serial Number 4 www.aeg.com SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use, read this manual carefully: • For your safety and the safety of your property • To help the environment • For the correct operation of the appliance. Always keep these instructions with the appliance also if you move or give it to a different person. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes damage. CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PERSON SAFETY • Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is responsible for their safety. Do not let children play with the appliance. • Keep all packaging away from children. There is the risk of suffocation or injury. • Keep all detergents away from children. • Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open. • Before you close the appliance door, make sure that children and pets are not into the drum. • If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend to activate it. CHILD SAFETY DEVICE • When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the drum. To activate the device, turn it clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. To deactivate the device, turn it counterclockwise, until the groove is vertical. GENERAL SAFETY • Do not use the appliance for professional use. The appliance is only for domestic use. • Do not change the specifications of this appliance. There is the risk of injury and damage to the appliance. • Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. Risk of explosion or fire. • Obey the safety instructions on the detergent packaging to prevent burns to eyes, mouth and throat. • Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry. Hard and sharp material can cause damage to the appliance. • Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The glass can be hot. • Plastic items are not heat resistant. – If you use a detergent ball, remove it before you set the drying programme. – Do not use a detergent ball when you set a non-stop programme. • Before you set the drying programme, fully rinse items cleaned with flammable products. There is a risk of explosion. CARE AND CLEANING • Deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • Do not use the appliance without the filters. Make sure that the installation of the filters is correct. An incorrect installation causes water leakages. ENGLISH INSTALLATION • The appliance is heavy, be careful when you move it. • Do not transport your appliance without the transit bolts, you can damage internal components and cause leakages or malfunctions. • Do not install and connect a damaged appliance. • Make sure to remove all packaging and transport bolts. • Make sure that the mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation. • Only a qualified person must do the electrical installation, the plumbing and the installation of the appliance. This to prevent the risks of structural damage or injury. • Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C. • When you install the appliance on a carpet floor, make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the carpet. Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the carpet. Water connection • Do not connect the appliance with old hoses already used. Only use new hoses. • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • Do not connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time. Let the water flow for some minutes, then connect the inlet hose. • The first time you use the appliance, make sure that the water hoses and the couplings do not have leakages. Electrical connection • Make sure that the appliance is earthed. 5 • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Do not use multiple plugs and extension cables. There is a risk of fire. • Do not replace or change the mains cable. Contact the service centre. • Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and cable. • Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation. • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. • Permanent connection. To connect the appliance permanently, install a double-pole isolating switch between the appliance and the electricity supply. It must have a minimum distance of 3 mm between the switch contacts and it must be the correct type for the necessary load. It must agree with the last electrical legislation. The switch must not break the yellow and green ground cable. Only a qualified electrician must install this type of device. DISCARD THE APPLIANCE 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Cut off the mains cable and discard it. 3. Discard the door catch. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the appliance. There is a risk of suffocation (only for front-loading appliances). TECHNICAL INFORMATION Dimensions Width / Height / Depth Total depth 600 / 820 / 630 mm 640 mm 6 www.aeg.com Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Water supply pressure 230-240 V 2050 W 13 A 50 Hz IPX4 Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum wash load Cotton 7 kg Maximum dry load Cotton 3 kg Cotton big capacity 4 kg Synthetics 2 kg Maximum 1200 rpm Spin speed 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. ENGLISH 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 10 1 Detergent dispenser 6 Feet for the appliance level 2 Control panel 3 Door handle 7 Water drain hose 4 Rating plate 9 Water inlet hose 10 Feet for the appliance level 8 Mains cable 5 Drain pump ACCESSORIES 1 2 1 Spanner To remove the transit bolts. 2 Plastic caps 4 3 To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts. 3 Anti-flood inlet hose To prevent possible leakage 4 Plastic hose guide To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink. 8 www.aeg.com CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 A B C 1 Programme selector dial 7 Display 2 SPIN button 8 START/PAUSE button • Rinse hold position STAIN button 3 TIME SAVE button 4 5 EXTRA RINSE button 6 DRYING TIME button 9 DELAY START button 10 Indicator pilot lights: • A – Washing phase • B – Drying phase • C – Door locked DISPLAY The display shows the following information: Duration of the set programme When you set a programme, the display shows the duration in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the maximum load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. Set drying time when you set a drying programme, the display shows the drying time in minutes and/or hours (see paragraph «Drying»). After the programme has started, the appliance updates the remaining time every minute. ENGLISH 9 Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be dis(see chapter «Troubleshooting»). played, for example End of programme When the programme has finished, the display shows a blinking zero . The DOOR light C, the WASHING light A (or the DRYING light B) and the light of button 8 go out. The door can be opened. Incorrect option selection If you set an option which is not compatible with the wash programme, the display shows the message Err for some seconds. The yellow pilot light of button 8 light starts blinking. Delay Start When you press the relevant button to set the delay (20 hours max), it appears for some seconds, then the display shows the duration of the set programme. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour. When only 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute. Delay Start symbol This symbol comes on when you set the delay time. Child safety lock This symbol comes on when you activate the child lock function. INDICATOR PILOT LIGHTS A B C After you have pressed the button 8, the WASHING light (A) comes on. The machine is operating. When you set a drying programme, the DRYING light (B) illuminate and stays on during the drying phase. The DOOR light (C) indicates when the door can be opened: • light on: the door cannot be opened • light blinking: the door is opening in some minutes • light off: the door can be opened ACOUSTIC SIGNALS CHILD SAFETY LOCK The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases: • at the end of the cycle • in the event of operating problems. By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for some seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems). By pressing these two buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated. This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working. There are two different ways to set this option: • Before pressing button 8: it will be impossible to start the machine. 10 www.aeg.com • after pressing button 8: it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol comes on or disappears from the display. ENGLISH WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Cycle Description Cottons 95° - 30° Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3 kg White and coloured cotton Normally soiled items. Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN1) TIME SAVE2) EXTRA RINSE Cotton Economy 40° Max. load 7 kg White and fast coloured cotton Slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The appliance decreases the temperature and extends the washing time to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy. Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN EXTRA RINSE Cottons + Prewash3) 95° - 40° Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3 kg White and coloured cotton (Very soiled items). Prewash Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum speed SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN TIME SAVE2) EXTRA RINSE Synthetics 60° - 30° Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN 1) TIME SAVE2) EXTRA RINSE Easy Iron 40° Max. load 1 kg Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun. The laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses. Main wash SPIN REDUCTION Rinses RINSE HOLD Short spin EXTRA RINSE Spin at 1200 rpm Delicates 40° - 30° Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load kg 2 Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Options SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN1) TIME SAVE2) EXTRA RINSE 11 12 www.aeg.com Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Cycle Description Options Main wash SPIN REDUCTION Wool/Silk Rinses RINSE HOLD 30° - Cold Short spin at Max. load 2 kg 1200 rpm Machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme. Delicate Rinses Max. load 7 kg Programme for rinsing and spinning items which have been washed by hand. The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final spin. The spin speed can be reduced. Rinses SPIN REDUCTION Long spin RINSE HOLD Spin at 1200 EXTRA RINSE rpm Drain Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse hold option set. Draining of water Spin Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option set. before setTurn the programme dial to ting this programme. Reduce the spin speed if needed. Drain Long spin Spin at the maximum speed SPIN REDUCTION Drying — Syntetics Drying synthetic programme. DRYING TIME selection. Drying — Cottons Drying cotton programme. DRYING TIME selection. Refresh 30° Max. load 3 kg Quick wash for sport items, or cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or worn once. Main wash SPIN REDUCTION Rinses Short spin Spin at 1200 rpm ENGLISH Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Cotton Economy 60° Max. load 7 kg White and fast coloured cotton. Slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The appliance decreases the temperature and extends the washing time to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy. Cycle Description Main wash Rinses Long spin Spin at the maximum speed 13 Options SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD STAIN EXTRA RINSE For cancelling the running programme or to switch the machine off . 1) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher. 2) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 4, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results. 3) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected. DRYING PROGRAMMES Timed programmes Degree of Drying EXTRA DRY Ideal for towelling materials CUPBOARD DRY1) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Suitable for items to put away without ironing IRON DRY Suitable for ironing Type of Fabric Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) Drying Load Spin Speed Suggested drying time Minutes 4 kg 1200 180 - 200 3 kg 1200 120 - 130 1.5 kg 1200 85 - 95 4 kg 1200 170 - 190 3 kg 1200 110 - 120 1.5 kg 1200 75 - 85 2 kg 900 100 - 110 1 kg 900 60 - 70 4 kg 1200 140 - 160 3 kg 1200 90 - 100 1.5 kg 1200 60 - 70 1) In compliance with EC directive EN 50229 the cotton reference programme for the data entered in the Energy Label must be tested dividing the maximum washing load by two equal parts and drying with DRYING TIME each of them. 14 www.aeg.com CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 95° 2.2 72 Cottons 60° 1.35 67 Cotton Energy Saving Programme 60° 1) 1.05 49 Cottons 40° 0.85 67 Synthetics 40° 0.55 42 Delicates 40° 0.55 63 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.25 55 Programme duration (minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel. 1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. FIRST USE 1. To activate the drain system, put 2 litre of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. DAILY USE - WASHING 1. 2. Open the appliance door. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Shake the items before you put them in the appliance. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum. 3. Close the door. ENGLISH 15 Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES MAX The detergent compartment for the prewash phase, the soak programme and for the stain function. Add the detergent for prewash, soak and stain remover before the start of the programme. The detergent compartment for the washing phase. If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the programme. Liquid additives compartment (fabric conditioner, starch). Put the product in the compartment before you start the programme. This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME SETTING THE PROGRAMME (KNOB 1 ) Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme dial determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry. The pilot light of button 8 starts blinking. The programme dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. 16 www.aeg.com = Reset programme / switching OFF of the machine If you turn the programme dial to another programme when the appliance is working, the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks 3 times. The display shows the message Err to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new set programme. SETTING THE SPIN SPEED (BUTTON 2) When you set the programme, the appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed allowed by that programme. Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed. The relevant light will light up. RINSE HOLD : the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . The DOOR pilot light goes on. The pilot light of button 8 is off. The door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty the water out please read chapter «At the end of the programme». SETTING THE STAIN OPTION (BUTTON 3) Set this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover The appliance extends the main wash phase and intensifies the stain action phase. The relevant light illuminates. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C. If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into compartment . SETTING THE TIME SAVING OPTION (BUTTON 4) This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appliance. Press button 4 once DAILY The relative pilot light comes on. The washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry. Press button 4 twice SUPER QUICK The relative pilot light remains lit. The washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items used or worn for a short time. The display shows the decreased washing time. SETTING THE EXTRA RINSE OPTION (BUTTON 5) This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water (extra rinse). The appliance will perform some additional rinses. STARTING THE PROGRAMME (BUTTON 8) Press the button 8 to start the programme. The corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The pilot light A is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating. The pilot light C is on to indicate the door is locked. Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running. The corresponding red pilot light starts blinking. Press the button 8 again to restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted If you have chosen a delayed start with button 9, the machine will begin the countdown. If you set an incorrect option, the yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times. The display shows the message Err for some seconds. ENGLISH SETTING THE DELAY START (BUTTON 9) Press this button again an again to set the required delay. The display shows the set delay time value (up to 20 hours) for some seconds, then it shows the duration of the programme again. Set the delay before you press the button 8. You can delay the wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours. Adding items after you have set the delay (throughout the delay time the door will be locked): • Press the button 8 to put the machine in pause • Add the laundry, close the door . • Press the button 8 again. Setting the delayed start: • Set the programme and the required options. • Set the delay start. • Press the button 8: the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start: • Press the button 8 to set the washing machine to PAUSE; • Press the button 9 once until the display shows the symbol ’; • Press the button 8 again to start the programme. 17 and Turn the programme dial to then to the new programme position. Press the 8 button again to start the new programme. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out. INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme. CANCELLING A PROGRAMME Turn the selector dial to to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. OPENING THE DOOR The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN programme. When the machine is working and through the delay time, the door is locked. If, for any reason, it is necessary to open it, firstly press the button 8 to set the machine to pause If the light C after a few minutes goes off, the door can be opened. If the light C stays on and the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the door can not be opened. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it, turn the programme dial to to switch the machine off. After a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature !) . After closing the door, it is necessary to set the programme and the options again. Press button 8 to start the programme again. ALTERING AN OPTION OR A RUNNING PROGRAMME AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must press the button 8 to pause the appliance. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of button 8, the pilot lights A and C go off. A blinking will appear on the display. If you have set a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, the light C remains lit. The door is locked. The water You can change the set delay only after you set the washing programme again. 18 www.aeg.com must be emptied out before opening the door. During this time the drum continues to turn at regular intervals until water drain. Follow the below instructions to empty out the water: • Turn the programme selector dial to • • • • Set the DRAIN or SPIN programme Reduce the spin speed, if needed Press the button 8 When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . The pilot Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the appliance will come out of the energy saving status. light C goes off. The door can be opened. Turn the programme selector dial to to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. ENGLISH 19 DAILY USE - DRYING nutes. During this time the light C is on. The door cannot be opened. DRYING ONLY The recommended load size is 3 kg for cottons and linen, and 2 kg for synthetic items. It is also possible to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table). The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe. 1. Load the laundry. 2. Select a spin cycle at the maximum spin speed allowed for the type of laundry in order to obtain the best drying performances. 3. Set the drying programme for Cottons or Synthetic in the Drying sector of the programme dial. 4. Press button 6 to set the drying time. Press this button again and again until the time you want appears on the display. For Cottons you can set a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes (hours 4.10). For Synthetic you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes (hours 2.10). Every time you press this button the drying time increases by 5 minutes. Note! The programme time will automatically increase by a few minutes. 5. Press button 8 to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. If you set only 10 minutes of drying phase with the timed drying button, the appliance performs only a cooling phase. 6. At the end of the drying programme, some acoustic signals sound. A blinking appears on the display. The pilot light B, and C and the light of the button 8 go off. At this point, begins an anti-crease phase, which lasts for about 10 mi- If you need to open the door before or during the anti-crease phase or to interrupt it, press any button or turn the programme dial to any programme position (except O. The door can be opened after some minutes. (In any case do not try to open the door if it is locked!) . 7. Turn the selector dial to the O position to switch the machine off. 8. Remove the laundry. Note! The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry items rolling up during the spinning phase may result in partial dryness. In the exceptional case that at the end of the cycle the laundry remains slightly wet, we suggest that you unfold the rolled up items, redistribute them evenly in the drum and select an additional drying cycle of 20-30 minutes. NON-STOP PROGRAMME: WASHING AND TIMED DRYING The recommended load size is 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetic. It is also possible to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table). CAUTION! Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme. 1. 2. 3. Load the laundry. Add detergent and fabric softener. Switch the machine on: turn the selector dial to the required washing programme/fabric. 4. Press the relevant buttons to set the required options. If possible, do not set a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too long 20 www.aeg.com a drying time therefore saving energy. In any case the lowest values you can select are 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics and 700 r.p.m. for delicate fabrics. The reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying. 5. Press the button 6 to set the drying time. When selecting a «non-stop programme» the pilot lights A and B illuminate. The DRYING TIME value appears on the display for some seconds, then the entire duration of the washing and drying cycle appears. If you set a washing programme and only 10 minutes of drying cycle by pressing the button 6, the total duration of the cycles displayed includes also the unrolling and the cooling phase. 6. Press the button 8 to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. 7. At the end of the programme, follow the indications given in the previous chapter. Then, turn the selector to the O position to switch the machine off. 8. Remove the laundry. FLUFF IN THE GARMENTS During the WASHING AND/OR DRYING PHASE, certain types of fabric, as spongecloth, wool, sweatshirt, could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. This drawback increases with technical fabrics. To prevent the lint in your clothes, it is recommended: • To do not wash dark fabrics after you washed and dried light colored fabrics (new sponge, wool, sweatshirt especially) and vice versa. • To air-dry this type of fabrics when they are washed the first time. • To clean the filter. • Perform one or more rinse cycles to wash the drum between the washing and drying of fabrics with different colors. • After the drying phase, thoroughly clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet rag. ENGLISH 21 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS THE LAUNDRY LOAD DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES • Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels. • Do not wash together white and coloured items. • Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first times. • Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. • Empty the pockets and unfold the items. • Turn inside out multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations. • Remove hard stains. • Wash with a special detergent heavy soil stains. • Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase. • Do not wash in the appliance : – Laundry without hems or with cuts – Underwired bras. – Use a washing bag to wash small items. • A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. • Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines. • Do not mix different types of detergents. • To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. • Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products. • Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil. • If you use liquid detergents, do not set the prewash phase. • If your appliance has not the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball. STUBBORN STAINS For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient. We recommend that you remove these stains before you put the items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric. WATER HARDNESS If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener. To know the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the products. Equivalent scales measure the water hardness: • German degrees (°dH). • French degrees (°TH). • mmol/l (millimol for each litre - international unit for the hardness of water). • Clarke degrees. Water hardness table Level Type 1 soft Water hardness °dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke 0-7 0-15 0-1.5 0-9 22 www.aeg.com Level Type 2 Water hardness °dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke medium 8-14 16-25 1.6-2.5 10-16 3 hard 15-21 26-37 2.6-3.7 17-25 4 very hard > 21 > 37 >3.7 >25 DRYING HINTS Prepare the drying cycle • Open the water tap. • Do a check if the connection of the drain hose is correct. Refer to installation chapter for more information. • For the maximum laundry load of the drying programmes, refer to the drying programmes table. Do no not set a drying programme for this laundry: – Very delicate items. – Synthetic curtains. – Woollen and silk items. – Pieces of clothing with metal inserts. – Nylon stockings. – Quilts. – Bed covers. – Duvets. – Anoraks. – Sleeping bags – Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail solvents or similar. – Garments with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber. GARMENT LABELS When you dry ther laundry, obey the indications on the labels of the manufacturers: • = The item can be tumble dried • = The drying cycle is at high temperature • = The drying cycle is at reduced temperature • = The item can not be tumble dried. DRYING CYCLE DURATION The drying time can change depending on: • speed of the last spin • dryness level • type of laundry • weight of the load size GENERAL TIPS Refer to the «Drying programmes» table to find the average drying times. The experience will help you to dry the laundry in a more correct way. Take note of the duration drying time of the cycles done before. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: • Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle. • Use special fabric conditioner for tumble dryers. When the drying programme is completed remove the laundry in a short time. ADDITIONAL DRYING If, at the end of the drying programme, the laundry is still damp, set a short drying cycle again. WARNING! To avoid creases of fabrics or shrinks of the clothing do not over dry the laundry. ENGLISH 23 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before you clean it. DESCALING The water we use contains limescale. If it becomes necessary, use a water softener to remove limescales. Use a special product made for washing machines. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the manufacturer. Do this separately from the laundry wash. EXTERNAL CLEANING Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. DOOR SEAL Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. DRUM Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles. Only use special products to remove rust particles from the drum. To do this: • Clean the drum with special product for stainless steel. • Start a short programme for cotton at the maximum temperature with a small quantity of detergent. DETERGENT DISPENSER To clean the dispenser: 1. 2. 1 MAX 2 Press the lever. Pull the dispenser out. 24 www.aeg.com 3. 4. Remove the top part of the liquid additive compartment. Clean all the parts with water. MAX 5. 6. WARNING! Before unscrewing the pump cover, switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the socket. DRAIN PUMP The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump; • a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “Troubleshooting” for more details). A Clean the dispenser recess with a brush. Put back the dispenser in the recess. Proceed as follows: 1. Unplug the appliance. 2. If it is necessary, wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 4. Release the emergency emptying hose (B), place it in the container and remove its cap cover. B ENGLISH 5. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover (A) by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff. 6. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller. 7. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service Centre. 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Replace the filter into the pump by inserting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise. 9. WARNING! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. 25 THE INLET HOSE FILTER AND THE VALVE FILTER It could be necessary to clean the filters when: • The appliance does not fill with water. • The appliance fills with the water for a long time. • The indicator of button 8 flashes and the display shows the related alarm. Refer to 'Troubleshooting'. WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 26 www.aeg.com To clean the water inlet filters: 1. 2. Close the water tap. Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap. 3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush. 4. 5. 6. 7. 20° Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel. Install again the inlet hose. Make sure that the couplings are tight to prevent leakages. Open the water tap. 45° EMERGENCY EMPTYING OUT FROST PRECAUTIONS If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the appliance: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. place a bowl on the floor; 5. place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl; 6. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl; Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; 7. clean the pump if necessary as previously described; 8. replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; 9. screw the pump again. If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. close the water tap; 2. unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap; 3. place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor. Let water drain out; 4. screw the water inlet hose back on; 5. put the cap on the emergency emptying hose again; 6. reposition the emergency emptying hose. By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C. ENGLISH 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: • : problem with the water supply • : problem with the water draining • : door open • : anti-flooding system has activated Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 8 to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. Problem Possible cause/Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. • Replace the fuse. The programme dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been pressed. • Please turn the programme dial and press the button 8 again. The delay start has been set. • If the laundry is to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start. The Child safety lock has been activated. • Deactivate this device. The machine does not fill: The water tap is closed. • Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked. • Clean the water inlet filters. (See "Cleaning the water inlet filters" for more details) The door is not properly closed. • Close the door firmly. The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «Water drainage» section. 28 www.aeg.com Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. You have set an option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases. • Set the draining or the spinning programme. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry. There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. • Check the water inlet hose connection. The drain or the inlet hose is damaged. • Replace it with a new one. The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action. • Refit the cap on the emergency emptying hose or screw the filter fully in. Unsatisfactory washing results: Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains. The correct temperature was not selected. • Check if you have selected the correct temperature. Excessive laundry load. • Reduce the laundry load. The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the DOOR light has gone off. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. ENGLISH Problem 29 Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates or • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. is noisy: The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. • Load more laundry. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin. • The laundry load is perhaps to little, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme. The machine does not dry or does not dry properly: The drying time has not been selected. • Select the drying time. The water tap is not turned on. • Open the water tap. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. The machine is overloaded. • Reduce the laundry load. The selected drying time or dryness degree was not suitable for the laundry. • Select the suitable drying time or the dryness degree for the laundry. The machine makes an unusual noise: The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine. No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. The display shows the : alarm code Anti-flooding system has activated. • Pull out the plug from the power socket, close the water tap and contact the Service Force Centre. 30 www.aeg.com Problem Possible cause/Solution The laundry is full of different colored fluff: The fabrics washed in the previous cycle released fluff of a different colour. • The drying phase helps to eliminate some fluff. • Clean the clothes with a fluff remover. In case of an excessive amount of fluff in the drum repeat the following procedure twice: • Thoroughly clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door with a wet rag. • Perform a rinse cycle. • Put a wool or piled fabric rag inside the drum. • Perform a drying cycle of 10 minutes. • Remove the old wool cloth. Now you can wash other garments. ENGLISH 31 INSTALLATION UNPACKING 1. Use the gloves. Remove the external film. If necessary, use a cutter. 2. 3. Remove the cardboard top. Remove the polystyrene packaging materials. 4. Remove the internal film. 5. Open the door. Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum. 32 www.aeg.com 6. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 8. 1 2 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 10. Remove the three bolts. Use the key supplied with the appliance. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. ENGLISH 33 12. Put the plastic caps in the holes. You can find these caps in the user manual bag. WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before you install the appliance. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for when you move the appliance. POSITIONING AND LEVELLING • Install the machine on a flat hard floor. • Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. • Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. • After having levelled the appliance, tighten the lock nuts. • The appliance must be level and stable. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coalburning stove, an insulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the cooker or stove, must be inserted between the two appliances. Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked. CAUTION! The machine must not be installed in rooms where the temperature can drop below 0°C. 34 www.aeg.com THE INLET HOSE • Connect the hose to the appliance. Turn the inlet hose only left or right. Loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 20 O 45 O • Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4 thread. CAUTION! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose. 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 . If this occur, close the water tap and contact the service centre to replace the hose. A WATER DRAINAGE There are different procedures to connect the drain hose: ENGLISH 35 With the plastic hose guide. • On the edge of a sink. • Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains. Attach the guide to the water tap or the wall. • To a stand pipe with vent-hole. Refer to the illustration. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm (23.6”) and not more than 100 cm (39.3”). The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drainpipe (min. 38 mm — min. 1.5”) must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose. • If the end of the drain hose is this (see the drawing), you can push it directly into the stand pipe. 36 www.aeg.com Without the plastic hose guide. • To a sink spigot. Refer to the illustration. Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clip. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent that remaining particles go in the appliance from the sink. • Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clip. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. IN THE INTEREST OF THE ENVIRONMENT • Connect the appliance to the FOUL system for the drain water. The sewage works keeps the drain water for the treatment before to release safely it into a river. Do not connect this appliance to the surface drain system of the water because it releases the drain water directly into a river or stream without a treatment and this can cause of pollution. Contact your local water authority to have more information. ENGLISH 37 BUILDING IN OVERVIEW • This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in Fig 1. 600 mm min. 596 mm 560 mm 555 mm min. 820 mm 818 mm 75 mm 60 mm 100 mm 170 mm Fig.1 Preparation and assembly of the door • The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door opening from right to left (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 16-22 mm X Ø 35 mm 416 mm 22±1,5 mm 14 mm 595-598 mm Fig. 3 • Door The dimensions of the door should be: – width 595-598 mm – thickness 16-22 mm – the height X depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base (Fig. 3). 38 www.aeg.com 1 2 • Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm. The distance from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture's dimensions. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood 1 and 2 (Fig. 4) supplied with the appliance. Fig. 4 • Mounting the door Fix the hinges to the appliance by means of the M5x15 screws . The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw , adjust the door and tighten the screw A again (Fig. 5). A Do not remove the screw B (Fig. 5. B Fig. 5 • Counter-magnet The appliance is prearranged for a magnetic closure of the door. To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet A (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door. Its position must correspond to the magnet B on the appliance (Fig. 6). A B C Do not remove the screw C. Fig. 6 D A C E B If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates E , the magnet D and the plate C. Mount the counter-magnet D and the hinges A as previously described (Fig. 7 ) CAUTION! Do not remove the screw B. ENGLISH Fig. 7 39 www.aeg.com/shop 132927190-A-022012
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