User manual AEG L16820

LAVAMAT 16820 Washer-dryer Instruction Booklet 1600 1200 900 700 RINSE HOLD EXTRA DRY CUPBOARD DRY IRON DRY DRYING TIME DELAY TIMER REMAINING TIME AQUA ALARM WASH RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING DELICATE SPIN SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS 16820 OFF 95 COTTONS LINEN ECONOMY 60 40 - 60 MIX 40 RINSE WOOL SILK COLD 30 40 COLD 30 PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME SAVER START PAUSE END OVER DOSING DOOR 40 DELICATES 30 DRYING 60 EASY CARES 50 40 40 EASY IRON DRYING PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION Dear customer, Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. The warning triangle and/or the key words (Warning!, Caution!) emphasize information that is particularly important for your safety or correct functioning of the appliance. This symbol guides you, step by step, in the operation of the appliance. The information marked with this symbol provides additional instructions and practical tips on the use of the appliance. Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol. Should any problems arise, this booklet provides instructions on how to solve them by yourself; see section "Something not working?". If this information is not sufficient, please contact our nearest SERVICE CENTRE (address and telephone numbers are indicated on the enclosed leaflet). Printed on recycled paper. People who think ecologically, act accordingly.... 2 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips for environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main features of your washer-dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Programme selector dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Programme Option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PREWASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 STAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SENSITIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TIME SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 START/PAUSE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SPIN SPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 RINSE HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ELECTRONIC DRYING button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DRYING TIME button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DELAY TIMER button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Programme progress display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cancelling a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Altering a programme which is running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Opening the door after the programme has started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Preparing the wash cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sorting out and preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Weight of laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Types of fabric and care labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20 Detergents and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22 Which detergent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 And in which form?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Fabric conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3 Contents Preparing the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Garments not suitable for drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Drying symbols on garment labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Duration of the drying cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Modification of the drying time or degree of drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Fibre residue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Additional drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Add detergent and additive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Selection of the desired wash programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selection of the desired options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selection of the SPIN SPEED or RINSE HOLD option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selection of the EXTRA RINSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Selection of the DELAY TIMER option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Starting the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 At the end of the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 How to dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Drying only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Programme charts: wash and special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32 Programme chart: timed drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Consumption data for timed drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 After each wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Periodical cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Drain pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Water inlet filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Emergency emptying out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Frost precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Something not working? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-41 Unsatisfactory washing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 4 Contents Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45 Standard Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Instructions for installation and electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Safety instructions for the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Dimensions of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Front view and side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Installation on a suspended floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Water drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Permanent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 5 Safety instructions Your safety is of paramount importance, please ensure you read this instruction book before installing or using this appliance. General safety · Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. · Never start the machine if the mains cable is damaged or the control panel or worktop are damaged allowing inner components to be accessible. · Unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations. · Never pull the mains cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. · During high temperature wash programmes and during the drying cycle, the door glass may get hot. · Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or before opening the door in an emergency. Installation · Follow the installation instructions carefully. · Carry out a first wash without laundry (COTTONS 60, with half the amount of detergent) in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the tub and the drum. · Your appliance is provided of a new «antiflood device». To make active this feature is needed close the bottom of the machine with the bottom cover that you can find inside the drum. Please read the instructions inserted into bottom cover bag. 6 Safety instructions Child safety · This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. · Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. · Keep all packaging well away from children. · Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. · When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy the plug. Disable the door catch to prevent young children being trapped inside. During use · Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water tap after use. · This appliance is designed for domestic use only. If the machine is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any possible damage that might occur. · For safety reasons, the appliance must not be modified. · Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and follow the manufacturer's instructions. · Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents should not be machine washed. · Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for any damage. 7 Disposal Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! Tips for environmental protection To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: · Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). · Use the energy saving programme (Economy) when washing normally soiled garments. · The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded (for both washing and drying cycles). · When small loads are washed, use only half to two thirds of the recommended amount of detergent. · The machine will consume less energy if the laundry is adequately spun before being dried. · With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature. 8 Main features of your washer-dryer · Programme and temperature setting using the programme selector. · Stain programme for effectively treating stained washing. · Energy saving programme (Economy) for normally soiled cotton items. · Speed for the final spin can be reduced to 1200, 900 or 700 rpm. · RINSE HOLD: the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to prevent creasing. · DELAY TIMER (delayed start): programme start can be delayed by 30 minutes to 23 hours (e.g. to times with a more economical power rate). · Programme progress display showing the programme steps selected and the programme phase which is running. · Because of its gentle washing action, the special wool cycle washes your garments with extreme care. · The drying programmes will enable you to have dry and soft laundry in a short time. · 3-compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener. · Unbalance detection device: to prevent vibration during spinning. 9 Description of the appliance Front view Detergent drawer Control panel 1600 1200 900 700 RINSE HOLD EXTRA DRY CUPBOARD DRY IRON DRY DRYING TIME DELAY TIMER REMAINING TIME AQUA ALARM WASH RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING DELICATE SPIN SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS 16820 OFF 95 COTTONS LINEN ECONOMY 60 40 - 60 MIX 40 RINSE WOOL SILK COLD 30 40 COLD 30 PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME SAVER START PAUSE END OVER DOSING DOOR 40 DELICATES 30 DRYING 60 EASY CARES 50 40 EASY IRON DRYING 40 Door Drain pump Adjustable feet 10 Description of the appliance Control panel C 1600 1200 900 700 RINSE HOLD D EXTRA DRY CUPBOARD DRY IRON DRY E F G AQUA ALARM WASH RINSE DELICATE SPIN SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS 16820 OFF 95 COTTONS LINEN ECONOMY 60 40 - 60 MIX 40 30 DRYING 60 EASY CARES 50 DRYING TIME DELAY TIMER REMAINING TIME RINSE + SPIN DRYING RINSE WOOL SILK COLD 30 40 COLD 30 PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME SAVER START PAUSE END OVER DOSING DOOR 40 DELICATES 40 40 EASY IRON DRYING A B H J A B C D E F G H J = = = = = = = = = Option buttons START/PAUSE button Spin speed button Electronic drying button Drying time button Delay start button Display Programme progress display Programme selector dial Programme selector dial The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses), the washing temperature and AQUA ALARM 16820 enables the required drying proCOTTONS DELICATE SPIN OFF gramme to be selected according to LINEN SPIN 95 the type of laundry. ECONOMY DRAIN 60 SOFTENERS 40 - 60 MIX The selector dial is divided into 6 secRINSE 40 tions: COLD 30 30 DRYING WOOL · Cottons-Linen 40 EASY 60 SILK CARES COLD 50 30 40 40 40 · Easy Cares (synthetics) EASY IRON DELICATES DRYING · Delicates · Wool/silk (hand washing) · Special programmes · Reset programme O/OFF The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position ECONOMY corresponds to the ENERGY SAVING programme for normally soiled laundry, extended washing time (cannot be combined with TIME SAVER). The washing temperature will decrease. 11 Description of the appliance Position 40°C Easy iron. In this position the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Position COLD = cold wash Programme Option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the START/PAUSE button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. When an incorrect option is selected, the button light flashes for 2 seconds and in the display the Err message appears. PREWASH The machine performs a prewash cycle. The prewash cycle ends with a short spin in programmes for Cotton and Easy cares, and with emptying of the water without spinning for Delicates. This option is not available with the wool programme and cannot be used with STAIN option. For use when washing heavily soiled laundry. Important: By depressing the SPIN SPEED and DRYING TIME buttons at the same time the machine will perform an extra rinse (see page 27). STAIN To treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase, not selectable for wool or programmes with temperatures lower than 40°C). This function cannot be used with PREWASH. SENSITIVE By depressing this button the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse in the programmes for COTTONS and EASY CARES. This option cannot be used with EASY IRON. TIME SAVER By pressing this button the washing time is reduced. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry. This option is not available with wool and economy programme. 12 Description of the appliance START/PAUSE button This button has two functions: a) Start After having selected the required programme, press this button to start the machine. If you have selected the DELAY TIMER option, the machine starts its hourly countdown. b) Pause To interrupt a programme which is running, press the START/PAUSE button: the information on the display remains lit and the START/PAUSE pilot light starts to flash. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the START/PAUSE button again. SPIN SPEED Press this button to reduce the maximum speed of the final speed proposed by the machine for the selected programme or to select RINSE HOLD option. The maximum spin speed for cotton is 1600 rpm, for easy cares, wool and delicates 900 rpm. RINSE HOLD By selecting this option, the last rinse water is not emptied out, to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished, the pilot light END on the programme progress display illuminates, the the pilot light DOOR is red to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty out water: · select the DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spinning. · select the SPIN/DELICATE SPIN programmes for spinning. · select the SPIN SPEED and depress the START/PAUSE button; Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to O/OFF and then to the DRAIN, SPIN or DELICATE SPIN programmes. If the water is not emptied out, the machine automatically empties itself after 18 hours. The RINSE HOLD option cannot be selected for the automatic WASHING & DRYING programme. 13 Description of the appliance ELECTRONIC DRYING button EXTRA DRY CUPBOARD This button enables you to choose the required degree DRY of drying for cottons and synthetics: IRON Extra dry (not for easy cares) DRY - Cupboard dry - Iron dry (not for easy cares) The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degree of dryness. DRYING TIME button If you wish to carry out a timed programme instead of an electronic programme push the button until the drying time you want appears in the display according to the fabrics (cotton or easy cares) you have to dry. For COTTON and EASY CARES you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 130 minutes. DELAY TIMER button The wash programme can be delayed from 30, 60, 90 minutes and then 1 hour by 1 hour up to a maximum of 23 hours. The button must be pressed after selecting the programme and before pressing the START/PAUSE button. The figures indicating the delay appear for about 3 seconds in the display. The duration of the selected wash programme is then displayed. After depressing the START/PAUSE button, the machine starts its hourly countdown. To annul the preset delay, press the START/PAUSE button, then press the DELAY TIMER button until the symbol 0' is displayed. Then press the START/PAUSE button again. Display The display shows the following information: · Duration of the selected programme (in minutes), calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. · Selected drying time (max. 130 minutes for cotton and easy cares). After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. 14 Description of the appliance · When the programme has finished, a steadily lit zero is displayed. · Delayed start, (23 hours max.) programmed using the special button. The countdown is updated every hour. · Alarm code indicating a fault in the machine operation (see page 38). Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. When the programme has finished, the END pilot light comes on. WASH RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING END OVER DOSING DOOR When the programme has finished, if the OVER DOSING light comes on, it indicates that too much detergent has been used or that the drain filter is blocked. Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme which is running, turn the programme selector dial to the O/OFF position. Warning! After a programme which ends with water in the drum (RINSE HOLD option), turn the selector dial first to O and then to the DRAIN, SPIN or DELICATE SPIN programme. Altering a programme which is running To alter a programme, first set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. Any function can be modified before the machine starts it. After selecting the new option press the START/PAUSE button again to re-start the selected programme. To modify the selected programme turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF and then choose a new programme. The water is not emptied out and after pressing the START/PAUSE button again the machine restarts with the newly selected programme. 15 Description of the appliance Opening the door after the programme has started To open the door set the machine to PAUSE by pressing the START/PAUSE button. The DOOR light on the control panel beside the START/PAUSE button indicates if the door can be opened: · green light: the door can be opened; · red light: the door cannot be opened; The door can be opened if: · the machine is not already heating or drying; · the water level is not above the bottom edge of the door; · the drum is not turning. If you need to open the door, switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to position O/OFF, and wait about 3 minutes before opening the door (pay attention to the temperature and the level of the water in the tub). 16 Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash or stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). It is emptied at the last rinse. The quantity of additives must not exceed the "MAX" mark in the drawer. Before the first wash Before your first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. 17 Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out and preparing the laundry · Sort out the laundry according to type of fabrics and care labels (see "Types of fabric and care labels"). · Empty pockets. · Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). · To prevent the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to close zips, button up pillowcases and quilt covers and tie up loose straps such as those of aprons. · Turn double faced items inside out (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.) · Turn coloured knitted fabrics, woollens and fabrics with trim inside out. · Wash small and delicate items (baby socks, tights) inside a laundry net or in a pillow case closed with a zip, or in larger socks. · Treat curtains with special care. Remove all metal or plastic hooks or put them in a net or a bag. We decline any responsibility in case of damage. · Whites and coloureds must be washed separately: white items can loose their whiteness. · New coloured fabrics often have excess dyes; it is advisable to wash them separately for the first time. · Wash small and large items together; this improves the washing result and the laundry is better distributed during spinning. · Shake out garments before putting them into the machine. · Insert each garment separately. 18 Preparing the wash cycle Weight of laundry Sort of laundry Bathrobes Work shirts Quilt covers Sheets Blouses Hand towels Tea towels Shirts Pillowcases Night-gowns/Pyjamas Tablecloths Underwear Approximate dry weights 1200 g 300-600 g 700 g 500 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 200 g 200-250 g 200-300 g 250 g Types of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash programme. The laundry should be sorted out according to the type of fabric and the instructions indicated on care labels. Temperatures indicated on labels are always maximum temperatures. Cotton 95 Linen and cottons marked with this symbol can be washed at high temperatures. Cotton 60 Linen and cottons marked with this symbol are colourfast and can be washed at 60°C. Cotton 40 30 Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours, therefore the washing temperature must not exceed these values. Synthetics 40 60 Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gentle wash programme and they must therefore be washed using the specific programme. 19 Preparing the wash cycle Delicates 40 30 Microfibres, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols require a very gentle treatment. The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of fabric. 40 30 Woollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are particularly sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL programme is suitable for this type of fabric. The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by Woolmark for the washing of machine washable Woolmark products provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this machine. M9605. If the label has the symbol be machine washed! (do not wash), the garments must not 20 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Which detergent?.... To ensure you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right detergent in your everyday wash, and only detergents recommended for use in automatic machines. To maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles and to make them last longer you should use different types of detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or delicates. WHITES We recommend the Ariel product range which is biological and designed to provide excellent cleaning and stain removal even at low temperatures. NON BIOLOGICAL If you prefer to use a non biological detergent, which does not contain enzymes we recommend Fairy. Fairy provides good cleaning and stain removal. COLOUREDS For coloured items you should use a detergent which is designed to clean while maintaining the original colour. Ariel Color does not contain bleach and therefore helps to preserve colours. DELICATE ITEMS When washing delicates such as woollens, you should use a product which is specially designed to care for fine fabrics. Dreft Automatic is suitable for woollens and other delicates. LAUNDRY BLEACH For additional stain removal you may wish to use a product such as Ace Gentle Bleach which is used in addition to your chosen detergent. Ace is suitable for all washable fabrics including silks, woollens and coloureds. STAIN REMOVER For heavily soiled garments to be washed with STAINAction, you should use stain removers such as VANISH In-Wash, Ecover Stain Salt and GloWhite Booster. TOUGHER ON STAINS NEW STAIN REMOVER FOR WHITES AND COLOURS IN-WASH JUST ADD TO DETERGENT 21 Preparing the wash cycle And in which form? Not only are there different types of detergent, but they are also available in different forms. Whether you chose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form is your own personal choice. TRADITIONAL POWDERS Pour the powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Do not sprinkle powder onto clothes in the machine drum. TRADITIONAL LIQUIDS Liquid can be placed in the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer marked with the symbol , start the machine immediately upon placing the detergent in the dispenser drawer. Alternatively the detergent is measured into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum. COMPACT POWDERS AND LIQUIDS Compact detergents (or concentrates as they are also known) are available in liquid or powder form, and generally require a smaller dosage. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure the most economical usage. Pour the detergent directly into the dispenser drawer, or alternatively measure the detergent into the specially designed dosing device* which should be placed on top of the laundry, and at the back of the machine drum. * If you use a dosing device in a washer dryer, please ensure the dosing device/ball is removed before carrying out a drying programme. FABRIC CONDITIONERS These are ideal for improving "softness", and also reduce static cling on easy-cares and make ironing easier. They are available in two types: · For example Lenor liquid fabric softener, for use in the washing machine/washer dryer. The liquid fabric softener should be poured into the compartment marked with the symbol . Follow the manufacturer's dosage instructions and never exceed the MAX level. · Bounce conditioning sheets for use in a tumble dryer. We recommend the conditioning sheets are pinned (using a safety pin) to an article of laundry and placed in the tumble dryer. 22 Preparing the drying cycle As a dryer, the machine works on the condensation principle. Therefore, the water tap must be open and the drain hose must drain water into a sink or into the drain pipe, even during the drying cycle. Load Sort of laundry Linen and cottons Easy cares max. load (dry weight) 3 kg 2 kg Warning: Loads of washed laundry exceeding these values must be divided before being dried, otherwise poor results will be obtained. Garments not suitable for drying · Particularly delicate items such as synthetic curtains, woollen and silk, garments with metal inserts, nylon stockings, bulky garments such as anoraks, bedcovers, quilts, sleeping bags and duvets must not be machine dried. · Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foamrubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard. · Also, fabrics containing residues of setting lotions or hair sprays, nail solvents or similar solutions must not be machine dried in order to avoid the formation of harmful vapours. 23 Preparing the drying cycle Drying symbols on garment labels Always look at the garment label to check whether garments can be machine dried. The following symbols refer to drying: Machine drying is usually possible Normal drying (normal temperature) Gentle drying (reduced temperature) Do not machine dry Duration of the drying cycle The drying time can vary according to · the final spin speed; · the required degree of drying (extra dry, cupboard dry or iron dry); · the type of laundry; · the size of load. The usual drying times for the timed programmes are indicated in the programme chart (pag. 33). As you become more familiar with the appliance, you will discover the drying times that best suit your needs according to the various type of fabric. It is a good idea to make a note of these times. Modification of the drying time or degree of drying (just in case of washing + drying) If you wish to modify the drying time or the degree of drying when a drying programme is running, first depress START/PAUSE button to set the machine to PAUSE. After modifying the time or degree, depress START/PAUSE again to continue the programme. Fibre residue After drying fluffy fabrics, such as new towels, it is advisable to perform the RINSE programme to be sure that any residue that may remain in the tub is completely removed and does not stick to garments dried afterwards. After each drying cycle the filter should be checked and cleaned. Additional drying Should the laundry still be too wet at the end of the programme, set another short drying time. 24 Warning! To prevent the formation of creases or shrinking of fabrics, avoid excessive drying. How to wash Max. load - cottons - easy cares and delicates - wool, silk and (handwash) 6 kg 3 kg 2 kg Load the laundry Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door. Add detergent and additive Pull the drawer out till it stops. Pour the main wash detergent into compartment . If you wish to perform a prewash, a STAIN-Action programme, pour detergent or stain remover into compartment . Important! Do not use normal detergent for the STAIN-Action programme, always use a STAIN remover. Pour the fabric softener into compartment "MAX" mark. Close the drawer gently, pushing it fully in. without exceeding the 25 How to wash Selection of the desired wash programme Turn the programme selector dial to the desired position: the lights corresponding to the different phases making up the selected programme light up. The display shows the duration of the programme. AQUA ALARM WASH RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING END OVER DOSING DOOR DELICATE SPIN SPIN DRAIN SOFTENERS 16820 OFF 95 COTTONS LINEN ECONOMY 60 40 - 60 MIX 40 30 DRYING 60 EASY CARES 50 RINSE WOOL SILK COLD 30 40 COLD 30 40 DELICATES 40 40 EASY IRON DRYING Selection of the desired options The options available depend on the degree of soiling of the laundry. The corresponding light comes on. PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME SAVER Selection of the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the relevant button; the light corresponding to the selected speed comes on. When selecting the RINSE HOLD option, the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water. 1600 1200 900 700 RINSE HOLD If the spin speed is not reduced , the final spin speed will be as follows: - cottons, linens 1600 r.p.m. - easy cares 900 r.p.m. - delicates 900 r.p.m. - wool/silk (hand washing) 900 r.p.m. 26 How to wash EXTRA RINSE 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 extra rinse is available only with the cotton, easy care and delicates. Selection of the RINSE + (extra rinse) option Press simultaneously SPIN SPEED and DRYING TIME buttons for about 3 seconds: the RINSE+ light in the programme progress display comes on. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press SPIN SPEED and DRYING TIME buttons again until the RINSE+ light comes off. Selection of the DELAY TIMER option To delay starting of a programme, press the DELAY TIMER button before starting the machine. The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 3 seconds, after which the duration of the selected programme will appear on the display. When the START/PAUSE button is pressed, the selected delay will appear again on the display and the machine starts its countdown. 27 How to wash Starting the programme 1. Check that the water tap is open. DOOR 2. Press START/PAUSE to start the programme. If the Delay Start option has been selected the programme will start at the end of the countdown. At the start of the programme, if the "END" light blinks for few minutes, the acoustic signal sounds and on the display appears E40, that indicates that the door is open. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again. If the delay start option has been selected, the machine starts its countdown, in hours, which will appear on the display. During this period it is possible to load other laundry, to modify or cancel the delay time. · Load other laundry: press the START/PAUSE button. Open the door. Load the laundry. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again. · Cancel the delay time: press the START/PAUSE button. Press the DELAY TIMER button until on the display appears 0', if you wish to cancel it. Press the START/ PAUSE button again to let the programme restart. Programme progress display By selecting the wash programme, the pilot lights corresponding to the various phases making up the programme come on. After the machine has started, only the running phase pilot light stays on. WASH RINSE RINSE + SPIN DRYING END OVER DOSING DOOR Display The time to the end of the programme decreases minute by minute and appears on the display. REMAINING TIME 28 How to wash At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. A zero appears on the display. The END light comes on in the programme progress display, the START/PAUSE light is off and the DOOR light is green. If the OVER DOSING light comes on it indicates that too much detergent has been used. At the next wash carefully follow the detergent manufacturer's instructions. Measure out detergent according to amount, type, degree of soil of fabrics and water hardness. This light could come on also when the drain filter is blocked. Turn the selector dial to O. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected the RINSE HOLD light remains lit and the DOOR light is red to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door either To empty out water: · select the DRAIN programme to empty out the water without spinning. · select the SPIN/DELICATE SPIN programmes for spinning. · select the SPIN SPEED and depress the START/PAUSE button; Warning! The programme selector dial must be turned first to O/OFF and then to the DRAIN, SPIN or DELICATE SPIN programmes. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O/OFF. Remove the laundry from the drum. Check that the drum is empty so as to avoid any forgotten items being damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. shrinking) or their colour running into a load of whites. Close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. 29 How to wash Automatic washing and drying (NON-STOP programme) Warning! For NON-STOP programmes, it is also essential not to exceed the maximum load sizes of 3 kg for cotton and 2 kg for easy cares. Load the laundry. Add detergent and additive. Do not use a dosing device when carrying out automatic washing and drying programme. Select the wash programme. Select the required options by means of the relevant buttons. If possible, do not select a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid a too long drying time so saving energy. When automatically washing and drying it is not possible to select a spin speed lower than 900 r.p.m. for cottons. Select the drying time or degree of drying. Start the programme by depressing the START/PAUSE button. At the end of the programme, turn the selector dial to O/OFF. Remove the laundry. How to dry Drying only Max. load - cottons 3 kg - synthetics 2 kg During the drying programme the water tap must be open and the drain hose must be correctly positioned. Turn the programme selector dial to DRYING for cottons or easy cares. If you wish to carry out the timed drying press the relevant button until the time you want appears in the display. If you wish to carry out the electronic drying depress the relevant button until the light corresponding to the degree of dryness required (extra dry, cupboard dry or iron dry) illuminates. Press the START/PAUSE button to start the programme. At the end of the cycle turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF and remove the laundry. 30 Programme chart Wash programmes Wash Temp. programme Fabrics Additional functions STAIN PREWASH TIME SAVER SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED STAIN PREWASH SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED Consumption* Max. Energy Water Duration load kWh lt. min. Cotton and linen, for example normally soiled work White 95°-60° garments, sheets, Cottons household linen, underwear, towels. Cotton and linen, for example normally to lightly soiled sheets and household linen. 6 kg 2.30 58 143 ECONOMY 60° 6 kg 1.07 45 127 60°40°-30° Coloured cotton or Coloured linen fabric, shirts, cottons 40°-60° underwear, towels. MIX Synthetic fabrics, 60°-50° underwear, 40° coloured garments, Easy cares EASY non-shrink shirts, IRON blouses. STAIN PREWASH TIME SAVER SENSITIVE 6 kg EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 1.30 55 122 STAIN PREWASH TIME SAVER SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED STAIN PREWASH 40°-30° Delicate fabrics, for TIME SAVER SENSITIVE Delicates COLD example curtains. EXTRA RINSE RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED RINSE HOLD SPIN SPEED 3 kg 0.85 53 90 3 kg 0.50 57 58 Wool/silk 40°-30 Wool, wool mixtures, silk and COLD handwash. 2 kg 0.35 50 57 In compliance with EC directive 92/75, the consumption figures indicated on the energy label refer to the "ECONOMY 60°C" wash programme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be used as a guide only, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. It refers to the highest temperature for each wash programme. 31 Programme chart Special programmes Programme Consumption* DescripAdditional Max. Programme phases Energy Water Duration tion functions load kWh lt. min. This programme can 3 rinses with liquid RINSE HOLD be used for additive. 6 kg 0.03 50 23 SPIN SPEED rinsing hand Short spin. washed gar- (900 rpm max) ments. RINSE HOLD 6 kg SPIN SPEED Rinse Hand washed 1 rinse with liquid garments to additive. Softeners be starched Long spin. or softened. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option / 20 24 Drain The water is emptied out. / / / 2 Spin Separate spin Long spin. for cottons. SPIN SPEED 6 kg / / 13 Delicate spin O /OFF Separate spin for easy cares Short spin. SPIN SPEED 3 kg and delicate (900 rpm max) fabrics. For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off. / / 6 / / / * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be used as a guide only, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. 32 Programme chart Timed Drying Degree of drying Type of fabric Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels etc.) Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) Max. load Spin speed Drying time mins 85-95 45-55 75-85 40-50 Extra dry Ideal for towelling materials 3 kg 1.5 kg 3 kg 1.5 kg 1600 1600 1600 1600 Cupboard dry (*) Suitable for items to Easy cares and put away without mixed fabrics ironing (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) 2 kg 900 70-80 1 kg 900 35-45 3 kg 1.5 kg 1600 1600 55-65 35-45 Iron dry Suitable for ironing (*) The CUPBOARD DRY drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with standard EEC 92/75. 33 Consumption data for timed drying The values shown in the chart have been obtained in laboratory tests. They may vary when the appliance is used at home, but they can be used as a guide. Degree of drying Cotton Extra dry Cotton Cupboard dry Easy cares Cupboard dry Cotton Iron dry Spin speed Max load 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg Water litres 23 20 20 Energy kWh 2,40 2,10 1,20 Duration minutes 85-95 75-85 70-80 1600 1600 900 1600 3 kg 16 1,60 55-65 34 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash programme, pull the dispenser drawer out a little to let it dry. Leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate. If the machine is not used for a prolonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. Maintenance Wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash: The drum should be empty of laundry. Select the hottest cotton wash programme. Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder (such as Ariel Futur). Periodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet with soap and water only. Rinse with clean water and dry. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Detergent dispenser drawer After a while, detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer. Clean the drawer, from time to time, by rinsing it under a running tap. To remove the drawer from the machine, press the button in the rear lefthand corner. 35 Cleaning and maintenance To facilitate cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment can be removed. Detergent can also accumulate inside the drawer recess: clean it with an old toothbrush. Refit the drawer after cleaning. Door seal Regularly check to see, if there are deposits or foreign objects in the rubber seal behind the door and remove them. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. Open the pump door. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. 36 Cleaning and maintenance Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter P1097 back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. Close the pump door. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the hose from the tap. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: · pull out the plug from the power socket; · close the water tap; · if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; · open the the pump door; · place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; · clean the pump if necessary as previously described; · replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; · screw the pump again and close the door. 37 Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: · Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. · Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. · Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. 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. Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, different from the noise made by traditional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor. If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the modern technology of new washing machines that use less water than traditional machines. Troubleshooting If a problem arises, you can try to solve it yourself following the instructions below. If you call out an engineer when one of the following problems arises, or to repair a fault due to incorrect use, the call-out will be charged even if requested within the guarantee period. During machine operation the following alarm codes may be displayed: - E10: problem with the water supply - E20: problem with water draining - E40: door open At the same time the END light falshes and an acoustic signal sounds. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the START/PAUSE button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. 38 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution Replace the fuse. The main electrical fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown. The door is not properly closed (E40). The machine does not work The plug is not connected. The START button has not been pressed. The DELAYED START option has been selected. The water inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). The machine does not fill Close the door; the click of the lock should be heard. Insert the plug. Press the button. Check the selected delay on the display. Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. The water tap is closed (E10). Open the water tap. The small filter of the water Clean the filter. inlet hose is clogged (E10). The door is not properly closed (E40). Close the door. Place the hose at the right height (see Installation section). Check the whole length of the hose and remove the kink. Clean the pump or check the hose. Empty out the water by selecting the DRAIN or SPIN programme. The machine fills then empties immediately The end of the drain hose is too low. The drain hose is squashed or kinked (E20). The drain pump or the drain hose are clogged (E20). The machine does not empty and/or does not spin The RINSE HOLD option (stop with water in drum) has been selected. The laundry is not evenly Redistribute the laundry distributed inside the drum. manually in the drum. 39 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Too much detergent has been used. An unsuitable detergent has been used that creates too much foam. Solution Measure detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a suitable washing machine detergent. Check that the hose is firmly screwed on at both ends. Fully screw the pump into place. One of the connectors on the water inlet hose is There is water on the floor leaking. The drain pump has not been properly screwed on after cleaning. The cap on the emergency Replace the cap on the emptying hose has not been emergency emptying hose replaced after cleaning the after cleaning the pump. pump. The transit bolts have not been removed. The machine vibrates or is noisy Check that the machine has been unpacked as described in the Installation section. Carefully level the machine. Correct operation of the machine is not affected. Wait until the end of the programme before opening the door. Before opening the door, the water must be emptied out. The feet have not been adjusted. There is little laundry in the drum. The programme is still running and the drum is turning. The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. The door will not open The machine is heating the Wait until the end of the water or drying the heating or drying phase. clothes. In any case to open the door the DOOR light must green. The display shows the alarm code EF0 The water safety system starts working to prevent any flooding. Swithc the machine off, close the inlet pipe, and call the Service Force Centre. 40 Something not working? Problem Possible cause Solution The unbalance detection device that prevents excessive vibration during spinning has cut in. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin If the laundry is not evenly distributed inside the drum at the beginning of the spin cycle, the machine detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations. Only when the laundry is more evenly distributed will the spin cycle be performed, at a lower speed, if the laundry is not evenly distributed. If, after about 15 minutes, the laundry is still tangled, the machine will not spin. Therefore, if the laundry is still wet at the end of the cycle, it is advisable to redistribute it manually inside the drum and to select the spin programme. Open the water tap. The water tap is not open (E10). The drain pump is clogged. Clean the pump. The drying time or degree of Select the required function. dryness has not been selected. The machine will not dry or An appropriate drying time the laundry is not dry or the degree of dryness enough has not been chosen. Select the appropriate drying time or degree suitable for the required degree of drying, according to the type of fabric (cottons or synthetics). Reduce the load. There is too much laundry inside the appliance. 41 Something not working? Unsatisfactory washing results If the laundry looks grey and lime scale is found in the drum · Too little detergent has been used. · An unsuitable detergent has been used. · Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. · The programme/temperature has not been correctly selected. If grey stains remain on the laundry · Laundry stained with ointments, grease or oil has been washed with an insufficient amount of detergent. · The temperature selected for the wash programme was too low. · Fabric softener - especially the concentrated type - has come into direct contact with the laundry. Wash these stains immediately and pour fabric softener carefully. Foam is still visible even after the last rinse · Modern detergents often produce foam, even in the last rinse. However the laundry has been completely rinsed. White residue is left on the laundry · This is due to insoluble components in modern detergents and is therefore not the result of insufficient rinsing. Shake or brush the laundry. In future, it may be better to turn garments inside out before washing them. Check the choice of detergent; try using liquid detergents. 42 Technical data Height x Width x Depth Depth with door opened Height adjustment Net weight Load (depending on programme) Use Drum speed during washing Drum speed during spinning Water pressure 84x60x60 cm 101.5 cm ± 10 mm approx. 84 kg approx. 6 kg domestic max. 55 rpm 1600/1200/900/700 rpm 50-800 kPa This appliance complies with the following EC directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 "Low voltage directive", including directive 93 / 68 / EEC - 89/336/EEC of 3.5.1989 "Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive". 43 Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks in the "Troubleshooting" section have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls. Service & Spare Parts If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, by telephoning: 08705 929 929