LAVAMAT 981 SENSORTRONIC User manual

LAVAMAT 981
SENSORTRONIC
WASHING MACHINE
Operating Instructions

Please
read
and
follow
the
instructions
in
this
booklet
Separate
instructions
on
installation
and
connec-
Contents
tion
are
supplied
with
the
machine.
illustrations
(unfold
pages
for
easy
reference)
4-6
Important
Your
Lavamat
7
To
avoid
damage
during
transit
we
have
fitted
Check
list
—
What
to
do
before
transit
bars
to
the
machine
Please
remove
these
and
after
every
programme
7
before
installing
and
connecting
the
machine.
Sorting
the
laundry
7-8
You
will
find
details
how
to
do
this
in
the
installa-
Opening
and
closing
the
door
5+8
tion
instruction
supplied
with
the
machine
Load
sizes
8
Washing
powder,
conditioner
and
starch
9
Any
residue
of
water
in
the
machine
is
due
to
our
Explanation
of
controls
10-11
thorough
tests
before
the
machine
leaves
the
How
to
switch
the
machine
on
and
off
11
factory.
Programme
charts
12-15
How
to
look
after
your
Lavamat
16
Emergency
drain
16
If
you
think
your
machine
is
not
working
properly
16-17
Service/technical
data
18+19
...
Saves
water
A new rinse-spin development reduces suds-
ing in the cotton/linen programmes during the
intermediate spinning cycles. Each spin cycle
is Started at slow spin speed during which the
suds are monitored. The benefit to you is an
optimum rinsing result while saving consider-
able amounts of water. The machine uses
only 80 litres of water for a cotton wash
including a prewash and only 75 litres for a
THE NEW DEVELOPMENT FROM AEG main wash programme.
The process is fully automatic and can be
recognised by the frequent change in the spin
it uses 20% less washing powder and pro-
tects the environment
The new Dual Eco Lavamat features a device PPoegs.
which uses all the detergent for the washing In cases too much detergent has been used,
cycle without losing any in the sump. the machine automatically introduces an
See further advice on Page 9 additional rinse (see programme sequence
indicator, page 11) which increases the over-
This Lavamat from the Dual Eco range deve- all water consuption somewhat.
loped by AEG important!
. Saves detergent If this washing machine is replaced with a new
The Eco valve closes off the wash tub from one, ensure that the door lock of the old washing
the drainage-system and all the detergent is machine is destroyed to prevent children from
available for the washing cycie without losing locking themselves in the machine and endang-
any. ering their tives.

Please read and follow the instructions in this booklet
This is a domestic washing machine for dom-
estic use only.
It must only be used for washing laundry recom-
mended by the manufacturer for machine wash-
ing carrying the relevant International Textile
Care Labelling Code following the instructions
contained in this booklet.
The machine must be installed and cared for and
maintained as instructed in this instruction book-
let and in the instailation instructions.
Any other use, installation, maintenance may
lead to damage to the machine, persons or prop-
erty.

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Opening the loading door — before the
machine is connected.
1. Turn rotary control for emergency drain (A) a
quarter turn anti-clockwise to the stop posi-
tion.
2. Using a coin turn disc (B) anti-clockwise until
the loading door springs open.
3. Turn rotary control for emergency drain (A) in
clockwise direction.
7
Opening the loading door — after the machine
has been connected to the power supply.
Press button.

Your Lavamat
Fig. 1/A Washprogramme selector and pro-
gramme progression indicator
Fig. 1/B
Fig. 1/C
Fig. 1/D
Fig. 1/E
Temperature selector
On/Off button with indicator light
Door release button
Button for easy-care fabrics and quick
wash/mixed loads
Fig. 1/F
Fig. 1/G
Button for delicates
Button for wool
Fig. 1/H Button for small loads
Fig. 1/! Button for energy saving programmes
Fig. 1/K VARIOMATIC spin button
Fig. 1/L Button for lower spin speed
Fig. 1/M Detergent dispenser
(with double-sided programme
chart*), removable, rating plate under
dispenser.
Fig. 1/N Drain pump with emergency drain, and
emergency door release to the left
*)Replacement programme charts are availlable
from AEG Service-Department.
Check list — what to do before and after every programme
If the machine is not permanently connected:
@ Plug in the machine and switch on at the
power socket.
E Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked.
To hook the hose securely over the sink edge
use the hose holder provided (figure 2).
If the sink edge is too wide thread a piece of
string through the hole in the hose holder
(see figure 2/arrow) and secure on the wall
or the tap over the sink. Make sure that the
drain hose is not submerged in the pumped
off water.
@ Connect the water inlet hoses to the taps.
Before you select a programme:
M@ Open the water taps.
M Open the door (press door release button 9).
E Distribute the laundry in the drum, close the
door.
Sorting the laundry
Sorting the laundry
Check the manufacturer's instructions or the care
label inside each garment (see the International
Textile Care Labelling Code in the programme
chart). The laundry should be sorted into:
M Pull open the detergent dispenser (figure 3)
and pour washing powder and fabric condi-
tioner into the relevant compartments. Close
the dispenser carefully.
E Select the wash programme (see programme
chart in this book and in the dispenser
drawer). press the on/off button to start the
programme.
End of programme:
Open door and remove laundry from the drum.
If nothing else is to be washed,
E press the on/off button
E return the temperature selector to the “off”
position
@ turn off the water taps and switch off at the
power socket and remove the plug.
Cottons and linens (whites and coloureds)
Easy-care fabrics
Delicate synthetics
Woollens

Sorting the laundry
Practical Hints
E Do not mix whites and coloureds as the
whites will become grey.
E New items tend to lose some of their colour
when washed for the first time. It is therefore
advisable to wash them separately the first
time
E Woollen items which carry the wool symbol
must also bear the description "machine
washable”. Woollen items which only bear the
wool symbol cannot be washed in washing
machines.
@ Make sure that no metal items (e g paper-
clips, coins, safety pins, pins) are left in the
laundry. Fasten buttons. zips hooks and eyes.
tie loose belts. long apron strings etc
E Remove stubborn stains prior to washing
Opening and closing the door
To open: Press door release button T
and the door springs open
To close: Close the door firmly to engage the
lock
The door is locked throughout the wash pro-
gramme It can be opened after the programme
has finished.
Useful advice
How to open the door during a power cut.
see page 16.
@ Synthetic curtains should be handled carefully
as they snag easily. Remove the hooks or
rollers and place the curtains in a pillowcase
or washbag, to wash. We accept no responsi-
bility for any damage through incorrect
handling.
Small or delicate items (e. g. baby socks, ladies
tights} can be washed in an old pillowcase con-
verted into a washbag by closing it with a
drawstring.
Important
it is vital that laundry treated with inflammable
liquids is NOT washed in the washing machine
until these liquids have totally evaporated.
Furthermore, only water from the water tap
must be used for washing and no other liquids
must be used to wash clothes in a washing
machine.
Load sizes
You will find details as to how much laundry you
can wash in your machine in the programme
chart but you may find the following general
information useful:
@ When washing cottons and linens fill the drum
with dry laundry leaving a space of a hand's
breadth between laundry and the top of the
drum.
i A i0-litre (2'4 gallon) bucket will take approxi-
mately 2.5 kg of tightly packed dry laundry
{cottons and linens).
How to open the door if the machine is not
connected:
1 Turn rotary control for emergency drain (A)
(fig. 4/1) a quarter turn anti-clockwise to the
stop position.
2. Using a coin turn disc (B) anti-clockwise until
the loading door springs open.
3. Turn rotary control for emergency drain (A) in
clockwise direction.
W Distribute the laundry in the drum as loosely
as possible.
Single or large items can cause vibration:
If you are washing a single large item, eg: a
towelling dressing gown or bath mat this may
cause vibration and instability of the machine.
It does not affect the operation of the machine.

ansa amar an ekaa o. namical arana hraban ana TR oo Bete sis
seater,
Washing powder, conditioner and starch
E In an automatic washing machine you need to
use a low lather washing powder. We recom-
mend Ariel automatic which has been spe-
cially formulated for automatics.
@ To soft rinse or starch laundry be sure to use
liquid fabric conditioner (we recommend
Lenor) or starch. If, however, you wish to use
powder starch, then dissolve the starch
according to the manufacturer's instructions
and pour the dissolved starch straight into
the drum after the wash programme has fin-
ished and select the separate starching pro-
gramme.
E How much washing powder you use depends
on the water hardness (soft, medium, hard,
very hard), the quantity of laundry and the
degree of soiling. Your local Water Board will
advise you on the hardness of the water in
your area. On the washing powder packet you
will find instructions as to how much powder
to use (according to water hardness).
PLEASE NOTE:
E Your machine is equipped with a device, Eco
Valve, which utilises all the detergent you add
for the wash without losing any.
E For this reason you can reduce the amount of
detergent recommended on the packet by
20% (4).
Before selecting a programme, pour washing
powder and fabric conditioner into the relevant
compartments of the dispenser.
To do this pull open the dispenser drawer.
You will find 3 compartments (figure 3):
Compartment Ly (right): washing powder
T for the pre-wash
Compartment yy (centre): washing powder
for the main
wash
liquid fabric con-
ditioner or
starch.
Compartment \ 83 | (left):
M This feature means you save money but
maintain excellent wash results and you con-
tribute towards protecting the environment.
E Do not fill any measuring beakers supplied
with the detergents to the levels marked but
follow our recommendations avove.
E Overdosing of detergent can lead to poorer
wash results due to oversudsing and the
machine may introduce an additional rinse if
unusually large quantities of suds are
detected.
HM When washing lightly soiled laundry reduce
the amount of detergent even further or eli-
minate the pre-wash.
WE When wash small loads with @2) load button --
reduce the amount of power by 1/3.
Important! Do not use any bleaching agents
containing chlorine or sulphur or acidiferous des-
calers.
Information for Test institutes:
Tests should be conducted with 80% of the
quantity quoted in standard DIN 44983 as this
machine utilises all the detergent for the washing
cycle without losing any
Do not fill above "MAX" indicator level as
otherwise the liquid may drain immediately.
Liquid detergents can be used in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions. Insert for the
detergent dispenser are available for your AEG
stockist under the number E 605898 823 as
optional extras.
Carefully close the dispenser completely.
The dispenser can be removed from the machine
for cleaning (see page 16).

Explanation of controls
For normally soiled laundry use a programme
without pre-wash (select programme number 2).
For more heavily soiled jaundry use a pre-wash
and a main wash (select programme number 1}
with the exception of wool.
To select a wash programme set the programme
selector (figure 1/A) to the required programme
number, the temperature selector (figure 1/B) to
the required temperature and press any selector
button (Ss) required (figure 1/E to L).
Programme selector
The programme selector has 7 settings for the
main and the additional programmes. The pro-
grammes are indicated by numbers (see pro-
1 2 3
co
o)
o
s
£
/ ©
/
"Information re Additional rinse see page 2 and 10
Temperature selector
The temperature selector is variable. If the
selector is set to “®` the machine will carry out a
gramme chart) and below the numbers you will
find the programme progression.
The programme selector must be turned
clockwise and only when the machine is
switched off.
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Se G1 & jgj
Sf ae Py Z et
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= TERE.
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cold wash. During a hot wash the glass of the
door may get hot, please take care and do not
touch.
Selector Buttons
\ | Button for easy-care fabrics
=== (figure 1/E)
y Button for delicate synthetics
———ee (figure 1/F)
Button for wool (figure 1/G)
You will find further details regarding these buttons
under “programme cycle” in the programme chart.
Button for quick wash or multi-fabric
wash (In connection with programme
“3”)
L
Press this button in addition to the selected pro-
gramme number “3“ when washing lightly soiled
laundry (cottons, linens and easy-care fabrics).
Depending on the temperature selected the pro-
gramme may take up to 45minutes. When mixing
laundry with different wash labels, e. g. \©9 and
Ey you need to select the lower temperature.
This programme is not to be combined with but-
tons @ or È.
Button for small loads
(figure 1/H)
Press this button in addition to a selected pro-
gramme if you want to wash smaller loads. Cot-
tons and linens up to 2.5 kg, easy-care fabrics
up to 1 kg. Reduce amount of washing powder
by '4. Do not press this button when washing
woollens.
Although the half ioad button is very valuable for
the smaller loads as the amount of water used
for a wash programme is reduced we would like
to point out that the most economical wash is still
the full capacity one.
Button for energy saving programme
(figure 1/1)
Press this button in addition to the selected pro-
gramme if you want to wash lightly to normally
soiled cottons and linens and easy-care fabrics.

Explanation of controls
By selecting E in conjunction with a programme
at \©°f or \95{ you will save energy as the
machine will carry out a somewhat longer wash at
40 °C instead of 60 °C or at 60 °C instead of 95 °C.
& T Press both buttons for a very
a3 economical wash of small loads
of lightly soiled cottons and linens and easy-care
fabrics.
Button for VARIOMATIC Spinning
(figure 1/K)
1. Press this button if you want a VARIOMATIC
spin instead of the normal spin at the end of a
cotton/linen programme. The VARIOMATIC
spin is a sequence of spins with loosening of
the laundry in between each spin. This
reduces tangling and creasing of the laundry.
However, it increases the length of the pro-
gramme by approx. 20 mins. If you do not
select this button the normal spin follows
automatically after the last rinse.
2 Tocancel the rinse hold” when washing
easy-care fabrics, delicates and woollens,
press this button The laundry is then auto-
matically spun with gentle VARIOMATIC. If
you do not select this button the laundry is left
in the last rinse water or soak solution (Soak
programme). For pump out and spin select
programme 5 + button ted + X. For pump
out only select programme 7.
Press one of these button if you wish to reduce
the spin speed from 1200 r.p m. to a lower one. If
you do not select one of these buttons the laun-
dry will be spun at 1200 r.p m.
Buttons for lower spin
speeds (figure 1/L.)
If faundry is to be dried in a tumble dryer use the
1200 r.p m. spin speed for maximum water
extraction
Easy-care fabrics, delicates and woollens are
automatically spun at only 850 r.p m to minimise
creasing
How to switch the machine on and off
How to start the machine
1. Turn the programme selector clockwise to
the required programme, select the required
temperature and press any buttons as
required (see programme chart).
2. Press the on/off button. The indicator light will
come on and the programme will begin.
The programme selector will rotate during the
programme. stopping temporarily during the
heating up period.
How to switch off the machine
At the end of the programme press the door
release button to open the door. Remove the
laundry.
If the programme selector has stopped on
“rinse hold”, turn the programme selector to 5/7
— see programme charts, to pump out the
water. You can now open the door and remove
the laundry.
If nothing else is to be washed:
E Press the on/off button — the indicator light `
will go out,
@ return the temperature control to the “off”
position,
release any depressed buttons,
E close the water taps and switch off at the
power socket and remove the plug.
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Main programmes
International | Fabrics Type of laundry Pro-
Textile Care gramme
Labelling
Code
White cotton and linen articles Bed and table linen, towels, Hot wash
without special finishes underwear, white or
colourfast
Cotton, linen or rayon articles
without special finishes where
colours are fast at 60 °C
Coloured blouses, Coloureds
aprons, overalls, bed linen,
shirts, towels
Cotton, linen or rayon articles Deep coloured laundry Coloureds
colours are fast at 40 °C but not at 60 °C
White cotton articles with special Shirts, bed linen,
finishes capable of being boiled but nappies,
requiring drip drying or delicate baby clothes
white cottons and linens
Easy-care
White nylon;
white polyester/cotton
mixtures
Blouses,
shirts,
overalls
Easy-care
Coloured nylon; polyester: cotton and
rayon articles with special finishes;
acrylic/cotton mixtures; coloured
polyester/cotton
Sheets, pillow cases,
duvet covers, shirts,
blouses, skirts,
trousers, underwear
Easy-care
Delicate synthetics Delicates
Jumpers, blouses,
dresses,
curtains
Wool, including blankets and
wool mixtures with cotton or rayon;
silk
Machine washable
woollens
Wool
Cottons, linens, easy-care fabrics except
delicates and wool
Quick
wash
Lightly soited laundry
Note: To cancel Rinse Hold
Please turn to page 7 for information on what Press button Q as part of the programme
to do before starting a wash programme. selection for easy-care fabrics, delicate
ae
synthetics
or
wool.
The
programme
finishes
)RinseHold —— . with a gentle VARIOMATIC spin.
The laundry is left in the last rinse water. Turn
the programme selector to setting 5+ but- **) Load size for
ton
ke
+
$)
{pump
out
and
gentle
VARIO-
E
Lightly
and
normally
soiled
laundry
5
kg
MATIC spin) or to setting 7 (pump out only). @ Heavily soiled laundry 3.5 kg
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Load Programme Selection
Buttons
Programme Cycle
©
= 0
() | Pre-wash — main wash — 3 rinses with
GRO)
intermediate spinning — final spin
D Pre-wash — main wash — 3 rinses with
©
©
intermediate spinning — final spin
Pre-wash — main wash — 3 rinses with
intermediate spinning — final spin
Pre-wash — main wash ~- 3 rinses —
rinse hoid*)
ta
CD) | Pre-wash — main wash — rinses —
size Pro- Tempe-
gramme rature
Selector Selector
up to lee!
5 kg**)
Energy saving programme
1or2 E \/
up to „69
5 kg**)
Energy saving programme
Tor2 Ee (oy
up to 1or2 Fare ld
5 kg**)
up to 1or2 sie A ke
2 kg
Energy saving pioa omp
1or2 E ï
up to 1or2 . . (80s
2kg
Energy saving programme
1 or 2 E 69)
up to 1or2 Bae tai
2 kg
up to 1or2 ey... uy
2 kg
up to 2 za GOJ
t kg
+
up to 3 oy... EQ
2.5 kg
1 with pre-wash
2 without pre-wash
ta
ii
tw ED
©
rinse hold*)
Pre-wash -~ main wash — 3 rinses —
rinse hoid*)
Pre-wash — main wash —
filis to high water level — 3 rinses —
rinse hold*)
Main wash — fills to high water level —
gentle wash action ***) —
3 rinses —
rinse hold*)
Shortened main wash —
3 rinses —
rinse hold*)
***) During the wash the machine is stationary
for 25 minutes so do not move on the pro-
gramme control.
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Additional programmes
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Programme Laundry Load size |
i
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Soft rinsing — starching — Cottons and upto 5kg
spinning linens í
se Sk ATA Ta y ee Pe ee, bees a aah (ha aes yo Boe + Parnes fence Soo Seat Bayes,
Soft rinsing — Easy-care fabrics and up to 2 kg
starching delicate synthetics,
poets, atts a set op eens Eee
Spinning Cottons and up to 5kg
linens
Pump out — gentle VARIOMATIC spin Easy-care fabrics, up to 2 kg
delicate synthetics
woollens
Soak programme Cottons and up to 5 kg *)
| (prior to main wash cycle) linens,
i heavily soiled up to 3.5 kg
paneer ae Sie ease See eee ayaa eer ae 5 a
Pump out | For laundry -
which should
not be spun
Se Ae Tae A e Sande ct eee te
Note:
Please turn to page 7 for information on
what to do before starting a programme.
*) Rinse Hold
The laundry is left in the last rinse water.
Turn the programme selector to setting 5 + button ted + G
(pump out and gentle VARIOMATIC spin) or setting 7 (pump out only).
To cancel Rinse Hold
Press button G as part of the programme selection for
easy-care fabrics, delicate synthetics and wool. `
The programme finishes with a gentle VARIOMATIC spin.
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Programme selection | Programme Cycle
Programme Temperature Buttons |
Selector Selector
4
x
O
|
Rinsing
-
spinning
4 — eed A Rinsing with
: rinse hold’) i
5 - @ Spinning — for laundry
washed and rinsed by hand
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5 - Pump out —
hed g © gentle VARIOMATIC spin —
, for laundry washed
| by hand
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6 sar 9 O | Pre-wash (soaking) ~ tills
| to high water ievel --
laundry is left in the
wash solution Proceed as
for rinse hold *)
7 a M Pump out,
e.g. following a programme with
| rinse hold *)
Additional Rinse
Your Lavamat has been designed to save water. It features three rinses which give optimum
results, but if an extra rinse cycle is required as standard (for example if someone in your house-
hold has very sensitive or problem skin) this can be activated by an AEG Service Engineer at no
extra cost to you. The water consumption of the machine is thus increased by 30%.
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How to look after your Lavamat
Protecting the machine against frost
Any
damage
due
to
frost
is
not
covered
by
”Emergency
drain“
below)
as
well
as
from
the
warranty.
If
the
machine
is
situated
in
a
room
water
inlet
hoses
(disconnect
the
inlet
hoses
which
might
be
affected
by frost,
any
water
from
the
water
taps
and
drain).
must be removed from the drain pump (see
Emergency drain
If you wish to remove your laundry during a 2. To open the loading door, turn the disc B anti-
power cut or if the machine is defective use the clockwise (in direction of the arrow to the left)
emergency drain facility to empty the water. until the door springs open.
1. Turn control A to the left of the drain pump 3. Replace rotary control on emergency drain
(fig. 4/1) a quarter turn anti-clockwise to the tube. Push in emergency drain tube and
stop position. Pull emergency drain tube for- secure rotary control by turning a quarter turn
ward (fig. 4/2) and remove rotary control. clockwise.
Drain residual water into container (place a Take care when draining any hot wash solution.
cloth under the container).
Care and maintenance The drum of your machine is made of stainless
steel and cannot rust. However, rust may be
introduced with the laundry (zips, paper-clips,
hair pins, tacking or safety pins). Remove such
Stains with a stainless steel cleaner.
The detergent dispenser requires cleaning from
time to time.
To do this remove the drawer completely by
pulling it out. Clean the dispenser. Siot it into the
guide rails and push to close. Do not use any abrasives. Do not use any
Before replacing the detergent dispenser, clean scouring pads.
the roof of the aperture over the detergent com-
partments with a brush.
From time to check and clean any reside from
the rubber gasket in the loading door.
Do not use furniture polish or abrasive cleaning
agents to clean the fascia panel of the machine.
To clean the fascia panel use lukewarm water
only.
if you think your machine is not working properly
Non functioning of your washing machine is please check through the following fault finding
mostly due to minor causes which you can rectify chart.
yourself. Before you cail out a service engineer
The door cannot be opened The machine does not fill with water
M@ Before a programme: Have you pressed the W Have you turned on the taps?
door release button? E Are the filters (where fitted) in the water inlet
The programme does not start hoses blocked?
The filter is located where the hose attaches
to the tap. A further filter is located in the hose
connection to the machine. Unscrew the hose
@ Have you closed the door properly? and clean the filters under running water.
E Have you pressed the on/off button?
M@ Have you turned on the taps?
E Is the machine plugged in?
W Are the fuses in working order?
The machine vibrates or moves
E If there is too little laundry in the drum this may
lead to vibration. Therefore, wash more items.
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if you think your machine is not working properly
However, movement may also result from:
Blocked drain pump.
Kinked or twisted drain hose.
Transit bars have not been removed.
The machine is not installed properly
(see installation instructions supplied).
The machine is oversudsing
E Have you used too much washing powder?
Use less powder for the next wash or omit the
pre-wash.
E Have you used a low lather powder?
Water is leaking from underneath the machine
E Check the water inlet hose connections to the
taps and to the machine. Check the drain
hose connection to the machine.
E Check the water inlet and outlet hoses for
leaks.
@ Check that the cover to the pump is closed
properly. (See “Cleaning the drain pump”,
point 5).
. The spin speed varies and is irregular
If suds are detected the spin speed is
reduced until sudsing is reduced and spinning
can begin again. This spinning pattern is an
indication of this most modern of rinse/spin
technologies.
. Spin cycle is delayed
This is normal if the load is unbalanced. In
this case the electronic out-of-balance control
system has been activated and the drum will
turn in both directions loosening the clothes
to distribute them more evenly in the drum.
This can happen several times until the
clothes are distributed well enough for the
machine to commence the spin cycle.
... Washed laundry shows grey residues, so
called grease balls
Laundry soiled with grease, oil, medical
creams, body grease was washed with too
little washing powder so that the washing
powder was unable to dissolve the grease.
Use more washing powder
. Suds and foam is visible after the last rinse
Modern washing detergents incorporate ten-
sides which reduce the greying effect particu-
larly on easy-care fabrics. These tensides
create a type of foam on the last rinse water
which is not a negative reflection on the rins-
ing efficiency of the washing machine.
The machine did not spin properly or pump
out completely
E isthe water drain hose kinked or twisted?
In this case the drain pump cannot pump out
sufficient water
WE isthe drain pump blocked? (See “Cleaning
the drain pump’).
The machine does not pump out any water
This means the drain pump may be blocked
and would require cleaning as follows.
Cleaning the drain pump
1. Switch off at the power socket and remove
the plug.
2. Empty drain pump (see “Emergency drain” on
page 16).
3 Push and unscrew cover to pump anti-
clockwise (fig. 5) and pull out to remove.
Place cloth on floor to absorb any moisture.
4. Remove the obstructions blocking the pump
and make Sure that the pump impeller (fig. 7)
is rotating fully and not impeded by any parti-
cles lodged behind the impeller.
5. Replace pump cover, giving it a slight push
and close it by turning it clockwise. Make
sure it is closed properly otherwise water will
leak from the pump.
6. Close emergency drain tube with rotary con-
trol and push back into the machine. Secure
rotary control to the machine by giving it a
quarter turn clockwise.
Note
Piease use the fault-finding chart “If you think
your machine is not working properly” as a
check list for the proper performance of your
machine.
If you call a service engineer in connection
with one of the aforementioned problems
please note that the cost involved for this call
will have to be passed on to you even during
the warranty period.
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Service
Should you be unable to locate the cause of the
problem in spite of the check list “If you think
your machine is not working properly”, then
please contact your AEG Service Department.
If you require to have your machine serviced you
will assist the Service Department by quoting the
F and E numbers which you will find on the rating
plate under the detergent dispenser. These num-
bers enable the Service Dept. to order any parts
to complete the repair on first call, if at all possi-
ble.
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For easy reference we would recommend that
you transfer these numbers in the space provided
below:
Product number (E-No.)
Serial number (F-No.)
These numbers enable the Service Department
to allocate spare parts so that the machine is
repaired on first call, wherever possible.
Our appliances comply with the relevant safety
regulations. Repairs of electrical appliances
must only be carried out by specialists. Repairs
carried out by any other personal present con-
siderable safety hazards to the user.

Technical Data
Dimensions:
With worktop (where fitted):
Height 85.0 cm
Width 60.0 cm
Depth 60.0 cm
Without worktop:
Height 82.0 cm
Width 59.5 cm
Depth 57 0 cm
Electrical connection:
Please see information on the rating plate of
the appliance.
Capacity:
Depending on the programme
up to 5 kg
Energy consumption: (on cold fill) 2.1 kWh
Drum speed:
Washing
Spinning
or
950/850/650 r p m
50r p m./25r.p.m. wool
1200rpm
Water pressure:
1 -- 10 bar cold water supply
0 3 — 10 bar hot water supply
Weight:
approx. 85 kg
The appliance complies with the radio interference requirements laid out in the EEC Directive 82/499
and the standard EN 60555 part 1—3/DIN VDE 0838 Part 1 — 3, June, 1987
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AEG Domestic Appliances Ltd
Customer Care Department
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire SL1 1DZ
Telephone: [phone]