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Rinse hold indicator.

Quiet indicator.

Pre-wash indicator.

Stain indicator.

ECO

Energy saving indicators. It appears when you set the Cottons Eco pro-

gramme.

Delay start indicator.

6.

DIAL AND BUTTONS

6.1

On/Off

Pressing this button for a few seconds

allows to activate or deactivate the

appliance. Two different tunes sound

while switching the appliance on or off.

As the Stand-by function automatically

deactivates the appliance to decrease

the energy consumption in a few cases,

you may need to activate the appliance

again.

For more details, refer to Stand-by

paragraph in Daily Use chapter.

6.2

Introduction

The options/functions are

not selectable with all

washing programmes. Check

the compatibility between

options/functions and

washing programmes in the

"Programme Chart". An

option/function can exclude

another one, in this case the

appliance doesn't allow you

to set the incompatible

options/functions together.

Make sure the screen and

touch buttons are always

clean and dry.

6.3

Temp.

When you select a washing programme,

the appliance automatically proposes a

default temperature.

Touch this button repeatedly until the

desired temperature value appears on

the display.

When the display shows the indicators

and

, the appliance does not

heat the water.

6.4

Spin

When you set a programme, the

appliance automatically selects the

maximum spin speed.

Touch this button repeatedly to:

•

Decrease the spin speed.

The display shows only

the spin speeds available

for the set programme.

•

Activate the Rinse Hold option

.

The water of the last rinse is not

drained out to prevent the fabrics

from creasing. The washing

programme ends with water in the

drum and the final spin phase is not

performed.

The display shows the indicator

.

The drum turns regularly to reduce

creasing.

The door stays locked. The drum

turns regularly to reduce creasing.

You must drain the water to unlock

the door.

Touch Start/Pause button: the

appliance performs the spinning

phase and drains the water.

•

Activate the Quiet option.

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Section	Page
CONTENTS	2
1. SAFETY INFORMATION	3
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety	3
1.2 General Safety	3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
2.1 Installation	6
2.2 Electrical Connection	6
2.3 Water Connection	6
2.4 Use	7
2.5 Service	7
2.6 Disposal	7
3. INSTALLATION	7
3.1 Unpacking	7
3.2 Installation on suspended flooring	9
3.3 Positioning and levelling	9
3.4 The inlet hose	9
3.5 Water-stop device	10
3.6 Water drainage	10
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	12
4.1 Appliance overview	12
5. CONTROL PANEL	13
5.1 Control panel description	13
5.2 Display	13
6. DIAL AND BUTTONS	15
6.1 On/Off	15
6.2 Introduction	15
6.3 Temp.	15
6.4 Spin	15
6.5 Stains/Prewash	16
6.6 Delay Start	16
6.7 Quick Wash	16
6.8 Anti-crease	16
6.9 Time Drying	17
6.10 Auto Drying	17
6.11 Mode	17
6.12 Start/Pause	17
7. PROGRAMMES	17
7.1 Programme Chart	17
7.2 Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue	21
7.3 Automatic drying	21
7.4 Timed drying	22
8. BEFORE FIRST USE	23
9. SETTINGS	24
9.1 Child Lock	24
9.2 Acoustic signals	24
9.3 Permanent Extra Rinse	24
10. DAILY USE	24
10.1 Using weight sensors	24
10.2 Before activating the appliance	24
10.3 Activating the appliance and setting a programme	24
10.4 Loading the laundry	25
10.5 Filling the detergent and additives	25
10.6 Check the position of the flap	26
10.7 Starting a programme	27
10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start	27
Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started	27
Changing the delay start after the countdown has started	27
10.9 The ProSense load detection	27
10.10 Programme phase indicators	27
10.11 Interrupting a programme and changing the options	28
10.12 Cancelling a running programme	28
10.13 Opening the door - Adding garments	28
10.14 End of the programme	28
10.15 Draining water out after end of cycle	29
10.16 Stand-by option	29
11. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING	29
11.1 Complete wash&dry programmes	30
Automatic Non-Stop programme	30
Non-automatic wash&dry programmes	30
11.2 Washing and Drying - Automatic levels	30
11.3 Washing and Timed Drying	30
11.4 At the end of the drying programme	31
12. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY	31
12.1 Preparation to drying	31
12.2 Drying - Automatic levels	31
12.3 Timed Drying	32
12.4 At the end of the drying programme	32
13. FLUFF IN THE FABRICS	32
14. HINTS AND TIPS	33
14.1 The laundry load	33
14.2 Stubborn stains	33
14.3 Detergents and other treatments	33
14.4 Ecological hints	33
14.5 Water hardness	34
14.6 Prepare the drying cycle	34
14.7 Items not suitable for drying	34
14.8 Garment labels	34
14.9 Drying cycle duration	34
14.10 Additional drying	34
14.11 General Tips	34
15. CARE AND CLEANING	34
15.1 External cleaning	34
15.2 Descaling	35
15.3 Maintenance wash	35
15.4 Door seal	35
15.5 Cleaning the drum	35
15.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser	35
15.7 Cleaning the drain pump	36
15.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter	38
15.9 Emergency drain	39
15.10 Frost precautions	39
16. TROUBLESHOOTING	39
16.1 Introduction	39
16.2 Possible failures	40
16.3 Emergency door opening	42
17. CONSUMPTION VALUES	43
18. TECHNICAL DATA	44
19. ACCESSORIES	45
19.1 Available in www.aeg.com/shop or from authorised dealer	45
19.2 Fixing plate kit	45

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