User manual AEG 1050VI

LAVAMAT 1050 VI La lavabiancheria-ecologica La lavadora ecológica A máquina de lavar roupa ecológica The ecological washing-machine AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT Istruzioni per l'uso Instrucciones para el uso Instruções de utilização Operating Instructions Allow me to introduce myself I am AEG's ÖKO LAVAMAT washing machine. I'm very economical with electricity, gentle with your laundry, particularly quiet when I'm working, simple to use and easy to care for. If, before using me, you read and carefully follow the instructions in this book, you are sure to be very happy with the way I wash your laundry! Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer ON/OFF switch Option buttons Water inlet hose Electric cable Drain hose Programme selector Transit devices fixing screws Adjustable feet Filter O ­S K Ö E IN G E R YS M A N Y TE M Printed on recycled paperEcological in practice, not just theory M A D 113 Contents Warnings Before installing... Warnings The AEG Öko-System / Ecological hints Installation instructions Removing the transit devices Positioning Building-in Connection Electrical connection Connection to the mains water supply Water drainage Brief instructions Preliminary operations for washing Sorting and selecting garments Pre-treatment Precautions Load sizes Selecting the programme Programme selector/switching on Programme phase indicator Option buttons and functions Detergents Choice of detergent Amount of detergent Preliminary water softening Using the detergent End of programme Additional rinse/Cooling Programme chart Maintenance and cleaning Detergent dispenser drawer Cleaning the filter/Emergency emptying Other How to deal with problems... Customer service Technical specifications 115 115 115 117 119 119 121 123 126 126 126 127 128 129 129 129 130 130 131 131 132 133 136 136 137 137 138 139 139 140 142 142 143 144 145 148 149 114 Warnings ­ Follow the instructions for installation and electrical connection. Before ­ Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged (for example dur- installing... ing transport). ­ Any water found in the detergent dispenser drawer is there as a result of factory testing. ­ To remove any manufacturing residues from the drum and the tub, carry out a wash cycle without any laundry, with the machine set on the 60°C coloureds programme and with 1/2 a measure of detergent. AEG household electrical appliances comply with general techni- Warnings cal safety manufacturing standards and with all safety regulations on the use of electrical appliances. However, the manufacturer is obliged to bring the following safety points to the attention of the user: ­ Before using the appliance, make sure that the voltage and type of current indicated on its rating plate correspond to the mains voltage and type of current in the place where it is to be installed. The rating plate also gives details of the electrical protection required. ­ If the appliance is installed in a location which is not insulated against frost, the emergency emptying procedure (see "Emergency emptying") should be used whenever there is any risk of the temperature dropping below zero. ­ Always disconnect the appliance before cleaning it or carrying out any maintenance. To be absolutely safe, check that the plug is removed from the socket or that the mains switch or safety circuit breaker are in the OFF position (see instructions for installation and electrical connection). ­ Avoid spraying the appliance with water. ­ Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the cable; always take hold of the plug itself! ­ Never start the appliance if: the power supply cable is damaged there are obvious signs of damage in the control panel area, to the top or along the base. ­ Repairs must only be carried out by qualified persons. Inexperienced repairs can seriously endanger the user. Always contact the Service Centre or an authorized dealer. Only genuine AEG spares comply with all standards! 115 ­ Do not allow children to play with the appliance and keep pets well away from it. ­ For safety, when disposing of the appliance make sure that the door catch is inoperative and cut off the power supply cable. ­ The Manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance for purposes for which it was not originally designed. ­ Never put your hands in the drum whilst it is still rotating. ­ Never touch the glass in the porthole door when the appliance is being used on a high-temperature programme; the glass gets very hot and can cause burns. ­ There is a danger of scalding if the porthole door or filter cover are opened during operation. ­ The water drain hose must be properly fixed to avoid any risk of scalding or flooding. ­ In the event of a fault, close the mains water taps and disconnect the appliance from the power supply by pulling out the plug or switching the safety circuit breaker (or breakers) to the OFF position. ­ Keep packaging materials away from children, especially cellophane which is particularly dangerous. ­ If washing garments which have previously been dry cleaned, first make sure that any remaining inflammable solvents have completely evaporated. ­ If the appliance is to be connected to a rainwater or other similar source of water instead of the mains water supply, follow the Water Board regulations. The Manufacturer accepts no responsibility for accidents resulting from failure to observe the above safety recommendations. 116 The AEG ÖKO-System / Ecological hints TE O ­S K Ö M A D E IN G E R YS This new machine is part of AEG's ÖKO-System range, which meets all requirements for modern handling of laundry with reduced consumption of water, energy and detergent. This is a rinsing and spinning process developed by AEG which Sensortronic ensures the best washing results with reduced water consumption. The automatic metering device automatically regulates the amount Automatic of water used according to the size of load and type of fabric. metering The drum is fitted with special paddles which keep the water mov- Drum paddles ing upwards. In this way, the laundry is soaked more evenly and faster. Preliminary softening of the water, achieved by means of a two- Preliminary stage device for dispensing the softener and detergent, ensures water softening ecological operation even in very hard water areas. All the materials used for packaging are non-polluting! They may Packaging be disposed of quite safely. information Plastic materials can be recycled and are marked with the following symbols: >PE< polyethylene >PS< polystyrene >PP< polypropylene You are advised to dispose of all cardboard packaging in special paper collection containers so that it can be recycled. M A N Y M 117 Ecological suggestions for economical washing For medium soiling, use programmes without prewash. This will save detergent and water. Always wash full loads for maximum savings. Use the "ENERGY SAVING" (Economy) programme for normally or lightly soiled cottons and coloureds. For best results, even at low temperatures, remove individual stains from laundry before washing. Use minimum amounts of detergent. Follow the instructions on the pack. 118 Installation instructions All transit devices must be removed before installing and Removing the transit devices connecting the appliance. Proceed as follows: Using a spanner, unscrew and remove the rear right-hand bolt. back P0255 Lay the machine on its back, taking care not to squash the hoses. This can be avoided by placing one of the corner packing pieces between the machine and the floor. Remove the polystyrene base and take off the bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw. bottom P0457 Carefully remove the right-hand bag. bottom P0015 119 Carefully slide out the other bags. bottom P0016 Re-fit the bottom panel using the 4 screws supplied with the door hinges (in the plastic bag) and the previously removed screw. bottom P0453 Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back. back P0256 120 Pull out the three plastic pegs from the holes into which the bolts were fitted. Plug the open holes with the plugs which you will find at the back of the appliance. back P0020 Hint: Keep all transit devices for re-use in case you move house. The machine stands on four adjustable rubber feet which can be Positioning used to compensate any unevenness in the floor or to adjust the machine to the correct height. P0254 121 Lock the feet in position by fully tightening up the locknuts. P0509 The appliance must be level and resting on all four feet. It must not tilt when pressure is exerted on one side only. If necessary, use a spirit level to check that it is perfectly level. The floor must be clean, dry and free of any wax residue or other polish to prevent any risk of sliding. Never use viscous substances to move the appliance by sliding it across the floor! It is inadvisable to stand the appliance on long pile carpet or rugs or on layers of foam rubber, as this could make it unstable. Place a rubber mat beneath the appliance if the floor is made of very small tiles. If the appliance is to be placed on non-solid flooring, especially made of wooden joists and flexible boards, a waterproof wood panel, 15 mm thick, must be secured with screws to at least two of the floor joists. If possible, the machine should be placed in a corner of the room, as this is where the joists are most firmly fixed and have less tendency to flex. Never use wedges of wood, cardboard or other similar materials to compensate for unevenness in the floor. If space is tight and you cannot avoid placing the machine next to a gas oven or coal burning stove, a sheet of insulating material (85 x 57 cm), covered with aluminium foil on the side facing the oven or stove, must be fitted between the two appliances. 122 This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen fur- Building-in niture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. 600 515 176,5 596 600 min. 820 min 818 416 120 54 8 1 195 P0965 90 0 49 165 160 A The machine is originally pre-arranged for the assembly of a door Preparation and assembly of the opening from right to left. In this case it is sufficient to screw in the hinges (1) and the door counter-magnet (6) provided with the appliance, at the right level (Fig. B). 6 4 1 1 2 7 5 3 23 P0982 8 B 123 a) Door The dimensions of the door should be: - width 595-598 mm - thickness 16-22 mm The height (C-Fig. C) depends on the height of the adjacent furniture's base. b) Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 14 mm) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes must be 416 mm. The distance (B) from the lower part of the worktop to the centre of the upper hole is approx. 178 mm. This is not a precise dimension since adjacent furniture also has to be taken into account. The door height can be adjusted by +/- 3.5 mm by means of the hinges. The required dimensions are given in the picture C. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood (2-Fig. B). HOLE DIA. 35 mm - Depth 14 mm 416 595598 B 16 -22 22+1 P0026 c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges to the machine by means of the M5x9 screws (3-Fig. B). 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 (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again. 124 C ,5 C d) Counter-magnet (6) The appliance is pre-arranged for a magnetic closure of the door. To enable a correct operation of this device, it is necessary to screw the counter-magnet (6) (steel disk + rubber ring) into the inner side of the door. Its position must correspond to the magnet (4) on the appliance (see picture D). 6 4 8 P0984 D If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates (7), the magnet (4) and the rubber cap (5) (Fig. B and E). Mount the countermagnet (6) and the hinges (1) as previously described. Important: the plastic screw (8) should never be loosened (Fig. B and E). E 4 6 5 7 1 3 8 P0983 2 125 Connection Electrical Details of the mains voltage, type of current and protection connection required are given on the appliance rating plate which can be found on the frame, after opening the porthole door. If the appliance is to be permanently connected to the power supply you must install a circuit breaker with a gap of at least 3 mm between the contacts, which enables the appliance to be completely isolated from the mains supply. The mains supply cable must not be extended. If it is not long enough, replace it with a new, longer cable or move the appliance closer to the power socket. Connection to Connect the water inlet hose to a tap with a 3/4" thread after havthe mains water ing inserted the small filter supplied with the machine. supply P0003 The minimum water pressure must be 5 N/cm2 and the maximum 100 N/cm2. If the pressure is too high, a reduction valve should be used. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you cannot move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. The end of the hose connected to the back of the machine can be turned in any direction. Simply slacken the connector fitting, position the hose as required and fully tighten the connector to avoid leakage of water. 126 P0021 Every appliance is fitted with a pump for discharging the wash and Water drainage rinse water. This pump is controlled by the programme selector mechanism and is capable of pumping water through the drain hose to a height of up to 1 m above the surface on which the machine is standing. The curved end of the drain hose can be positioned in two ways: Hooked over the edge of the sink. In view of the speed with which the water comes out during the discharge phase, it is important to ensure that the curved end of the hose cannot slip off the edge of the sink. It should therefore be tied to the tap with a piece of string or secured to the wall with a hook, by inserting the hook into the hole provided in the curved part of the hose. P0235 Joined into a branch of the sink waste pipe. The branch must be above the sink trap and at least 60 cm above the floor. The drain hose may be extended up to a maximum length of 400 cm. Use an extension with an internal diameter the same as that of the original hose. Use a suitable connector. The hose extension must rest on the floor and only the part near the drainage point must be raised. 127 Brief instructions Prepare the laundry Sort and select garments, carry out any pre-treatment Switch the machine on Press the ON/OFF button Select the programme Turn the selector dial to the required programme Press any option buttons required Open the porthole door Load the laundry into the machine Close the porthole door Measure out the detergent Press the START/PAUSE button At the end of the programme Release the ON/OFF switch Open the porthole door and remove the laundry 128 Preliminary operations for washing Check that garments are machine-washable by looking at the Sorting and international wash code symbols on the label. selecting garments 95 Whites Coloureds Synthetics Delicate fabrics Wool 60 60 40 40 40 40 30 30 Sort clothing according to type of fabric, degree of soiling and wash temperature. Wool garments marked with only the symbol should not be washed in your machine, but those on which the symbol is accompanied by the words "non felting" or "machine-washable" may be machine-washed. Never machine-wash garments labelled with the following symbols: Hand wash only Do not wash in water Dry clean only Do not dry clean May be bleached Do not use bleach Always follow the instruction "Wash separately". New coloured items often contain excess dye which could run and stain other, lighter items in the wash. It is advisable to wash these items separately the first time. A P F If possible, treat stains when they are still new. Use water, soap or Pre-treatment suitable detergents (stain remover spray, stick, paste, etc.). 129 Precautions Empty all pockets. Be particularly careful to remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins, loose change, etc..). Do up buttons and hooks, close zips and press studs. Tie up loose belts or long apron strings. Turn woollen garments, coloured embroidered garments and those with sewn-on designs inside out. Very small or delicate items (e.g. baby socks, tights) can be protected by placing them inside a pillowcase with zip fastener, or inside long socks. Treat net curtains with special care. The fabric may be damaged by opening the window or when removing the curtains for washing (pulled threads). Remove metal or plastic hooks or enclose in a net or cloth bag. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage. Net curtains should be spin dried only if the manufacturer's label states that this may be done. Load sizes (Maximum load of dry laundry) Whites/coloureds (cotton and linen) Soak Synthetics Delicate fabrics Curtains 4.5 kg 4.5 kg 2 2 kg kg 15-20 m2 depending on type of material 1 kg Woollens Quick wash programme for whites/coloureds Quick wash programme for synthetics/delicate fabrics 2.2 kg 2 kg Whenever possible, load the machine to maximum capacity; full loads are more economical. Do not however exceed the maximum load as this could lead to poor washing results. Reduce the load when washing fabrics which are particularly subject to creasing. 130 Selecting the programme Start/pause button 700 850 1000 O G F D C B A 30 40 30 40 95 E 60 50 40 30 60 50 30 40 ON/OFF switch Option buttons Programme phase indicator Programme selector Programme selector/Switching on The programme selector dial may be turned clockwise or anticlockwise. When the ON/OFF switch is pressed the machine switches on (power ON) or off. O G F D C B A WOOL 95 E 60 50 40 30 30 40 30 40 30 40 60 50 LINEN COTTON WHITES AND COLOUREDS DELICATES SYNTHETICS You may select normal washing programmes, or the following special programmes: For normally or lightly soiled cotton and linen whites the ECONO- ECONOMY MY ( ) programme may be used instead of the 95°C programme. The duration of the programme will be maintained, but the washing temperature is reduced to about 67°C, to save energy. For heavily soiled fabrics (except wool and delicates) the SOAK SOAKING "A" programme "A" may be selected. The cycle is performed at 40°C and ends with water in the drum. To drain the water depress the START/PAUSE button. After 18 hours soaking the water is drained automatically. This programme allows you to rinse and spin separately, items GENTLE RINSES "B" which have been washed by hand. 131 SOFTENING "C" This programme is for garments which have just been washed and need softening. Pour the liquid additive into the dispenser compartment marked with the symbol. The programme ends with spin at 1000 rpm. DRAIN "D" Water may be pumped out at the end of a programme, which ends with water in drum. LONG SPIN "F" Spin for cottons and linen at 1000 rpm. GENTLE Spin at 700 rpm for synthetics/delicate fabrics and for woolens. SPIN "G" CANCEL "O" It cancels the previously selected functions. Programme phase indicator PREWASH MAIN WASH RINSES RINSE HOLD PUMP OUT SPIN END When a programme is selected, the lights corresponding to the phases making up the programme come on. When the programme starts, the light corresponding to the programme phase in progress comes on. The end of the programme is indicated by the END light . 132 Option buttons and functions When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the lights go out. If a button whose function is not compatible with the programme selected is pressed, all the lights will start to flash. After about 1 second, they will go out. ON/OFF switch When this switch is pressed, the machine switches on. An acoustic signal will sound and the pilot light on the left comes on. If the programme selector dial is positioned on a programme, the pilot light corresponding to the Start/Pause button flashes and the programme phase indicator shows the different phases that make up the cycle. When the switch is pressed again, the machine switches off. Spin 700 - 850 - 1000 This button allows you to select a slower spin speed than normal. If this button is not pressed spinning will automatically be performed at the maximum speed for the programme selected. This is important when wishing to dry laundry in a tumble dryer because you will save time and energy. ON/OFF SPIN 133 If you select 850 or 700 rpm for cottons the machine will carry out an extra rinse. Synthetics and wool are spun at a maximum of 850 rpm. The spin speed may be reduced from 850 to 700 rpm. For delicate fabrics, the maximum spin speed is 700 rpm. If you select 700 rpm for synthetics by choosing at the same time the additional rinse option (see page 139), this rinse will be performed with more water. QUICK WASH Quick wash The quick wash option may be selected with all programmes, except the following: Economy, wool, delicates, intensive and all programmes with prewash. It is particularly suitable for lightly soiled loads. The washing time is reduced. VARIOMATIC Variomatic A specially gentle spin may be selected with all programmes, giving the following effects: ­ for cottons, softening "C" and spin programme "F" a VARIOMATIC spin programme is performed before the normal final spin. The spin takes place in stages, so allowing the laundry to untangle itself during and at the end of the spin programme. The cycle time is increased. ­ for synthetics/delicate fabrics The "Rinse Hold" (water in drum) phase is eliminated and a single gentle spin is performed at a maximum of 850 rev/min for synthetics, and 700 rev/min for delicate fabrics. ­ for wool The "Rinse Hold" phase is eliminated and a single gentle spin is performed at a maximum of 850 rev/min. 134 Prewash A programme with prewash may be selected for heavily soiled items. Result: A prewash cycle at a maximum temperature of 40°C is performed before washing. The prewash function cannot be used with the wool programme or when the QUICK WASH button is selected. Intensive The intensive option may be selected with all programmes except ECONOMY, WOOL, DELICATES and when the QUICK WASH button is selected. It allows thorough washing of heavily soiled laundry. The wash cycle time is extended by 10 minutes. Start/Pause After selecting the programme, the pilot light over this button starts to flash. Wait 2-3 seconds before depressing the START/PAUSE button . When the button is pressed, the pilot light goes out and the programme starts after 15-20 seconds. To interrupt the programme or to open the porthole door in the middle of a programme, press this button again. The pilot light will start to flash. The door can only be opened after about 2 minutes. When the button is pressed again, the programme resumes and the light goes out. Important: The door can only be opened if the water level is lower than the bottom of the porthole. Otherwise, the water must first be pumped out. The START/PAUSE button can also be used to pump out the water after the SOAK programme and after a programme which ends with water in drum: the soaking water is only pumped out, whilst in the other programmes the machine will perform a short spin. PREWASH INTENSIVE START/PAUSE 135 Detergents Choice of Any of the modern, commercially available detergents made for detergent use in domestic washing machines may be used. The type of detergent used depends on the type of fabric and soiling. The various types of soiling are: Dirt, e.g. dust, soot, sweat, organic stains, etc. Stains which respond to bleach, e.g. red wine, fruit, vegetables, etc. Protein stains, e.g. blood, milk etc. Detergents are available in the following forms: Powder detergent, with bleaching agent Liquid detergent, without bleaching agent Colour-safe detergents for delicate fabrics and coloureds, without bleaching agent and often also without whiteners. Detergents for wool, without bleach or enzymes, which will not damage wool fibres. Detergents for net curtains, with optical whiteners and substances which prevent the curtains from yellowing in sunlight. Water softening agents to reduce the hardness of tap water. Bleaching agents or stain removing salts, for concentrated use on stains or as an additive with bleach-free detergents. Pre-treatment agents, for removing stains prior to washing. Fabric softeners, to eliminate static charge for synthetics and to make fabrics feel soft. Starches and dressing agents, to make garments hold their shape and make them easier to iron. Dyes and colour removers may be used in the washing machine only if indicated on the product pack. 136 The amount of detergent used depends on the size of load, water Amount of detergent hardness and degree of soiling. Refer to the instructions on the products. Information on the hardness of water in residential areas can be obtained from the Local Water Authorities. Water hardness Level of hardness I II III IV soft medium hard very hard Clarke degrees less than 8 8-14 15-21 more than 21 °T.H. (French degrees) less than 13 13-24 25-36 more than 36 If the detergent manufacturer gives no indication of how much detergent to use for a part load, we recommend that you reduce the detergent measure by 1/3rd for a half load and that you use a half measure of detergent for a minimum load. The machine is fitted with a special device for preliminary soften- Preliminary ing of the water by dispensing the softener and the detergent in water softening two stages. In programmes without prewash it enables the softener and detergent to be dispensed separately for increased saving on detergent, and therefore less water pollution. Separate dispensing of the two substances means that initially, only the softener is added to the water. When the detergent is then added, because the water is already soft, it starts to act immediately on dirt in the fabrics. This process ensures optimum washing results, even with minimum measures of detergent. Normal water softening agents should be measured out according to the hardness of the water, following the instructions on the pack but, because of the preliminary softening device, you may reduce the quantity by 20%. In this case, always use the amount of detergent recommended on the detergent pack for level I hardness of water (soft). Even when a prewash programme is selected, it is still possible to protect the environment. Pour the detergent and water softening agent together into the prewash and main wash dispenser compartments. You may obviously continue to use normal detergents without softening agent, using an amount based on the pack recommendations and the degree of water hardness. 137 Using the detergent Prewash detergent Main wash detergent Chlorine Softener Programme chart Cl P0238 Warning: Powder detergents For programmes with Prewash in which the softening agent and detergent are poured into the same dispenser compartment, always pour in first the detergent and then the softening agent. Liquid detergents If you prefer liquid detergents, use the dispenser supplied with the product. Liquid additives The measure of liquid additive used (softener and chlorine) must not exceed the `MAX' level mark on the dispenser drawer. If thick fabric softeners or concentrated starches are used, it is advisable to dilute them by pouring water into the dispenser compartment, up to the `MAX' level mark. Programme chart On the programme chart you will find the main washing programmes. 138 End of programme At the end of the programme, open the porthole door when the Opening the END light comes on. Three acoustic signals will sound every porthole door 20 seconds for two minutes. Switching off Check that the drum has been completely emptied to avoid any items accidentally left there being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking), or their colour running into the next laundry load. Additional rinse/Cooling of the washing water The machine always operates with minimum water consumption. An additional rinse may be selected with programmes for cottons Selecting an and synthetics. additional rinse This increases both the amount of water used (of about 14.5 litres) and the programme time. In certain cases (very old drain pipes) it may be necessary to cool Selecting the the washing water from 95°C to about 67°C before draining. This cooling function is done by taking into the drum a certain amount of cold water (approx. 3.5 litres). The water consumption is also slightly increased. ­ Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer until the switch is accessible on the left-hand side. ­ Use a coin to turn the switch to the symbol if you want to perform the additional rinse or to the symbol if you want to perform both fonctions (additional rinse + water cooling). These fonctions have to be selected prior to selecting the washing programme. Additional rinse/ cooling adjustment device P0868 139 Programme chart Washing symbols used on fabric labels 95 30 60 40 Programme selector Max. load Whites Coloureds 95 4.5 kg 60 50 40 30 Cotton / Linen Energy saving programme (Economy) E 95 Cotton / Linen 60 40 30 Synthetics 60 50 40 30 2 kg Synthetics, mixed fabrics Delicates 40 30 40 30 2 kg Synthetics/net curtains/ Dresses and jackets 40 30 Wool 40 30 COLD 1 kg Wool/Wool mixtures/ Silk Cotton / Linen / Synthetics Soaking A 4.5 kg 2 kg B 2 kg 1 kg C 4.5 kg D 4.5 kg F 4.5 kg G 2 kg 1 kg O Synthetics / Delicates / Gentle rinse Wool Cotton / Linen All fabrics Cotton / Linen Softening Drain Long sping Synthetics / Delicates / Gentle sping Wool Cancel 140 Suitable option buttons PRE-WASH QUICK WASH INTENSIVE VARIOMATIC PRE-WASH VARIOMATIC PRE-WASH QUICK WASH INTENSIVE VARIOMATIC PRE-WASH VARIOMATIC VARIOMATIC VARIOMATIC VARIOMATIC 141 Maintenance and cleaning Detergent From time to time, clean off any detergent residue remaining in the dispenser drawer bottom of the drawer compartments. ­ To do this, pull out and remove the drawer by pressing down the catch. Cl P0166 The upper part of the liquid additive compartments can also be removed for easy cleaning. P0165 Drawer recess Detergent residue can also accumulate inside the drawer recess, which should be cleaned occasionally with an old toothbrush. After cleaning, refit the drawer and push it fully in. P0038 142 ­ After each wash programme, partially pull out the detergent drawer to let it dry. The filter collects fluff and any small objects which may accidentally have been left in the laundry. If this filter gets clogged, the programmes will not function properly. The filter should therefore be cleaned from time to time. Hot water remaining in the filter can scald! Allow it to cool before cleaning. Place a basin under the filter and unscrew it in order to remove it. Cleaning the filter/ Emergency emptying P0037 Remove the filter. P0039 Clean it under a running tap P0040 143 The drum The drum is made of stainless steel. Any rusty items left in the laundry (see "Preliminary operations for washing") could leave rust stains on the surface of the drum. These stains can be removed with a suitable stainless steel cleaner, available from the Service Centre. Porthole door Remove any deposits or foreign objects from the rubber seal on the porthole door. Leave the porthole door ajar after washing; leave it open to allow the drum to dry and ensure that the machine is properly aired. Descaling If the correct amount of detergent is used, descaling should not be necessary. If, however, it does become necessary, use only branded, non-corrosive descalers suitable for washing machines. These are available from the Service Centre. Control panel If necessary, clean the control panel with warm water only. 144 How to deal with problems... ... the machine does not start: Check that the appliance is plugged in. Check that a programme has been selected. Check that the START/PAUSE button has been pressed. Check that the porthole door is firmly shut. Check that the fuse has not blown. ... the door will not open: Check whether a programme is in progress. Check whether a programme which ends with water in drum has been selected. Check whether the water level is higher than the bottom of the door. ... the machine does not fill: Check that the taps are on. Check whether the filters in the inlet hoses are blocked. If the machine takes longer than usual to fill with water, check whether the filters in the inlet hoses are blocked. To do this, shut the water taps. Unscrew the hoses from the taps and remove the filters. Clean them with an old toothbrush then refit them. Tighten up the inlet hoses. Problems you can solve yourself P0041 ... spinning starts slowly: The electronic unbalance detection device has tripped because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. When rotation of the drum is reversed the laundry re-distributes itself. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and the spin resumes normally. ... the machine vibrates or is noisy: With very small loads (for example just one bathrobe) the machine may start to vibrate. This does not however affect performance. Check that the support feet are correctly adjusted. Refer to the installation instructions. Check that all the transit bolts and packing have been removed. Refer to the installation instructions. 145 ... the machine does not empty or does not spin: Check whether the drain hose is kinked. Check whether the filter is blocked. Check whether a programme which ends with water in drum has been selected. ... spinning is uneven: If an excessive amount of foam has been formed, the machine starts spinning and then stops until the foam has gone. Spinning then resumes normally. When selecting the next programme, check the amount of detergent used. ... the machine makes strange noises: The machine is fitted with a modern starting system which makes an unusual whistling or hissing noise, compared with other machines. This new system allows spinning to be started more gently and provides better control of gradual increase in spin speed. ... too much foam forms during washing: Too much detergent is being used or the detergent is of the wrong type. Check the amounts required. ... water is leaking from the bottom of the machine: Check whether the inlet hose is leaking. Check whether the drain hose clip has worked loose. Check whether the drain hose is damaged. Check that the filter is fully screwed in and properly fitted. ... washing results are poor: Too little detergent has been used or detergent is of the wrong type. If insufficient detergent is used, the laundry will look grey and lime deposits will be left in the machine. Use the correct amount of detergent. Check whether stains were adequately treated prior to washing. Check whether the programme and temperature selected were correct. ... stains remain even though they have been treated before washing: Probably the stains are indelible. Check with an expert. 146 ... there are grey marks on the laundry: Laundry stained with grease, creams or oil has been washed with insufficient detergent. The detergent was not strong enough to shift these stains. Check whether the temperature selected was too low. ... the fabric softener has left marks on the laundry: In this case the fabric softener, especially if of the concentrated type, has come into direct contact with the laundry. Wash out these marks immediately. ... detergent residue is left after the wash cycle: This is most probably due to non soluble components contained in modern detergents. It is not a sign of inadequate rinsing. Brush or shake the garments and, if necessary, wash them again. ... the fabric softener has not been introduced in the tub or there is water left in the compartment marked with the symbol: The drawer was pulled out whilst the machine was filling, or the drawer was not fully inserted. ... foam remains after the last rinse: Modern detergents can produce foam even after rinsing, but this will not affect the quality of the wash. ... no water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water. Their performance however is excellent. ... the laundry is not sufficiently spun and there is still water in the drum: Check whether the drain hose is kinked. Check whether the filter is blocked. If the Service Centre is called out for one of the faults listed above, or as a result of incorrect usage of the machine, repairs will not be carried out free of charge, even if the guarantee has not yet expired. 147 Customer service If you are unable to identify or resolve the problem by reading the instruction book, contact our Service Department. Always start by quoting the product code (E-Nr.) and the batch number (F-Nr) shown on the rating plate. Mod. . E-Nr. . .... .... . . ... .... .... . . ... F-Nr. . .... .... . . . Mod. . E-Nr. . .... .... . . ... .... .... . . ... F-Nr. . .... .... . . . For convenience, you are advised to note these details below. E-Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Technical specifications Dimensions: Height 82 cm Width 60 cm Depth 54.5 cm Connection Details concerning electrical connection are given on the rating plate. When connecting the appliance, make sure that the mains supply voltage and type of current shown on the rating plate are the same as those in the location where it is being installed. Drum speed: Washing max. 55 rev/min Spinning max. 1000 rev/min selectable: 850/700 rev/min Water pressure: minimum 5 N/cm2 maximum 100 N/cm2 Net weight: approx. 71 kg This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC. 149 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 124975510-01/1097