Instruction Manual

Warnings
Before selecting a programme or
changing an ongoing programme the
machine must be switched off by
depressing the ON/OFF push-button.
Garments which have been in contact
with volatile petroleum products
should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care
should be taken to ensure that the
fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.
Wash small items such as socks,
laces, washable belts etc In a
washing bag or pillow case as it Is
possible for such items to slip down
between the tub and the inner drum.
Only use the advised quantities of
fabric softener. Damage to the fabric
can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
As some auvets and eiderdowns
should be washed/dried in large
commercial machines because of
their bulk, please check with the
manufacturer of the item before
washing in a domestic machine, even
if the dry weight of the item is within
the limit advised.
Only tumble dry fabrics which are
designed to be tumble dried.
If it is necessary to open the door
during the drying cycle, take care not
to touch the inside of the glass
porthole as this gets very hot.
Never tumble dry items that have had
contact with chemicals such as dry
cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile
nature and could cause an explosion.
Only tumble dry items which have
been washed in water or require
airing.
The users should always check that
they have not left their gas lighters
(disposable or otherwise) in their
clothing.
Before the drying cycle always
remove reusable plastic detergent
dispenser designed to be placed
inside the drum with the clothes as
the plastic used is not designed to
withstand the heat of the drying
cycle.
Pets and children have been known to
climb into washing machines. Please
check your drum before use.
If the machine is situated on a
carpeted floor, please adjust the feet
to ensure that air can circulate freely.
Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or more serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local AEG Service
Centre. Always Insist on genuine AEG
spare parts.
Servicing
■ PROBLEM
■ THE MACHINE DOES
NOT DRAIN OR SPIN
• CAUSE
• You have pressed the
«Rinse Hold» button
• The drain filter is
clogged
• The drain hose is bent
• The drainage system
pipes are blocked
• The drain hose
extension is incorrect
• The wash load
is unbalanced
► SOLUTION
► Press this button again
to drain the water
► Clean the filter. Before
doing this see page 35 '
► Straighten the hose out
► Consult a qualified
plumber
^ Consult a qualified
plumber
► Redistribute the clothes
inside the drum to ailow
the machine to spin
■ THE MACHINE LEAKS
• Too much washing ► Reduce the quantities
OR OVERFLOWS
powder
of washing powder
• Unsuitable washing
► Only use washing
powder
powder suitable for
automatic machines
• The inlet hose ring is ► Tighten the ring (see
loose page 10)
• The detergent dispenser ► Clean the drawer and
drawer or recess are recess (see page 33-34)
clogged
• The end of the drain ► Position the drain hose
hose is not securely correctly
positioned
■ THE MACHINE
• The internal packing
► Remove internal
VIBRATES OR IS NOISY
has not been removed
packing (see p. 7)
• The machine is not Adjust the feet (see
level page 12)
• The machine is in
^ Move the machine; it
contact with the wall or
should rest freely on its
furniture feet
• The washing load is
► Remember to shake out
badly distributed
large items (e.g. sheets)
when loading
• The machine is ► Run the draining
overloaded programme (15), reduce
the load and continue
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