AEG 50720 manual

LA V A M A T 5 0 7 2 0 W ashing machine Instruction book[...]

2 Dear Customer , Please read this instruction book thr ough car efully , be fore using the appliance. Please ensure you fully under stand the safety instructions on the fir st pages of thi s instruction book! Re ta in the instruction book f or fu tu r e ref e re n ce , a n d pa s s i t on t o a n y f ut u re o w ne rs . 1 The warning triangle and/[...]

Contents 3 CONTENTS Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Envi[...]

Contents 4 Progra m Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 Separate Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents 5 Installation and Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Appliance Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Front and Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6 OPER ATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions Y our safety is of paramount importance, please ensur e you read these warnings before installing or using the appliance. If you ar e unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings, contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Initial Start-up • Observe the " Installation and Connection I[...]

Operating Instructions 7 Child Safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Childr en should not be allowed to tamper with the contro ls or play with the appliance. • P ets and children have been known to climb into washing machines. Please check the drum before use. • Keep all packaging well away fr om children. • Keep all[...]

Operating Instructions 8 2 Disposal Packaging • Dispose of the packaging material correctly . All packaging materials are envir onmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • The external plastic covering and bags inside are made of polyethyl- ene (marking >PE<). • The padding is made of CFC free exp[...]

Operating Instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Fr ont View Deter gent Dispenser Drawer Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door with handle Flap in front of drain pump Height adjustable feet Rating plate (behind door) k Pre wash detergent/ soaking agent or stain re m ove r l Main wash detergent in powde r form an d water softenening age[...]

Operating Instructions 10 Contr ol panel Pr ogr am Selector Select the type of washing cycle using the progr am selector . Important! Only turn the progr am selector clockwise! The various positions have the following effect: COTT ONS/LINEN , EASY -CAR ES (+button) Program Gr oup For cottons/linen: Set the progr am selector to the desir ed pr ogr a[...]

Operating Instructions 11 • RINSE Separate rinse, e.g. for rinsing hand washed fabrics (sp inning in accord- ance with the selected washing type or rinse hold). 3 Rinse hold means: the washing is left in the last rinse water , it is not spun. • CONDITIONER Separate conditioning of cotton/linen or easy-car e washing. This set- ting can also be u[...]

Operating Instructions 12 PRE WASH/SOAKING • PRE WASH Set the progr am se lector to PRE WASH/SOAKING. Pre wash (appr ox. 15 minutes, temper atur e limited to max. 40 ° C) prior to the main wash, t he main wash follows automatically . 3 PRE WASH can only be combined with CO TTONS/LINEN or EASY -CARES main wash. • SOAKING Set the progr am se lec[...]

Operating Instructions 13 Consumption Data and Time Requir ed The values given in the following table for selected progr ams were calculated under standard conditions. They pr ovide a useful guide for operation in the home. Befor e Using for the First Time 0 1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer a short distance out of the control panel. 2. P our [...]

Operating Instructions 14 Pr eparing a Wash Load Sorting and pr eparing a wash load • Sort washing according to car e symbol and type (see "Washing types and care symbols"). • Empty all pockets. • Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.). • In order to pr event bunching up of washing and damage to washing, close zipper[...]

Operating Instructions 15 W ashing T ypes and Care Symbols Care symbols assist in the selection of the correct washing pr ogram. Washing should be sorted accor ding to type and care symbol. The tem- peratur es indicated in the care symbols ar e maximum temperatur es. Cottons ç Textiles made from cotton and linen with this car e symbol will with- s[...]

Operating Instructions 16 Deter gents and Conditioners Only use detergents and fabric softener s suitable for automatic washing machines. As a general rule follow the instructions of the detergent manufactur ers. Which Deter gent? To ensur e you obtain the best wash results from your appliance, it is important to use the right deter gent in your ev[...]

Operating Instructions 17 And in which form? Not only ar e there differ ent types of detergent, but they ar e also avail- able in different forms. Whether you choose a powder or liquid in traditional or compact form, is down to per sonal choice. Tr aditional Powders P our the powder directly into the dispenser drawer . Do not sprinkle powder onto c[...]

Operating Instructions 18 How much Deter gent and F abric Softener ? The amount to be used depends on • the load: 3 If the deter gent manufacturer does not make a ny specifications for small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only use half of the amount of washing powder recommended for a full load. • the soiling: [...]

Operating Instructions 19 P erforming a Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is performed in the following steps: 0 1. Check whether the water tap is opened. 2. Open the door , load the washing. 3. Close the door . 4. Add detergent/conditioner . 5. Set the correct washing pr ogram: – Set the pr ogram on the pr ogram sele ctor; – Set[...]

Operating Instructions 20 Loading the Washing 3 See "Progr am Tables" for maximum loads. For information about the corr ect prepar ation of the washing see "Washing T ypes and Care Symbols". 0 1. Sort and prepar e washing according to type. 2. Open the door: pull the handle on the door . 3. Load the washing. Important! Do not tr[...]

Operating Instructions 21 Setting the Washing Pr ogram 3 For suitable progr ams and the right temperatur e for the relevant type of washing, see "Progr am Tables". Important! Only turn the progr am selector clockwise! 0 1. Set the progr am selector to the desired washing pr ogram. 2. Set the tempera ture selector to the desired temper atu[...]

Operating Instructions 22 Starting the Washing Pr ogram 0 1. Check whether the water tap is opened. 2. Switch on the washing machine: Press the ON/OFF button. The ON/OFF indicator illuminates, the washing progr am starts. Changing the Spin Speed or Selecting Rinse Hold 0 If desired, r educe the spin speed for the final spin or select rinse hold: ?[...]

Operating Instructions 23 W ash Complete / Removing the W ashing The washing progr am normally ends with the final spin. After Soaking: 0 Release the SOAKING button (the CO TTONS/LINEN or EASY -CARES main wash starts). After a Rinse Hold: After a rinse hold the water must be pumped out, or the washing spun: 0 1. Release the RINSE HOLD button. 2. Ei[...]

Operating Instructions 24 Pr ogram T ables Wa s h i n g The following tables list the most commonly used and most useful progr ams. Was hing Type, Car e Symbol Max. Load (dry weight) 1) 1) A 10 l itre buck et contains about 2.5 k g of dry washing (cott on). Progr am Selector Tem pe - rat u re Selector Additional Button Cottons ç 5k g STAIN 70 t o [...]

Operating Instructions 25 Separ ate Rinsing Separ ate Gentle Rinsing / Star ching / Conditioning Separ ate Spinning Typ e o f Wa s hi n g Max. Lo ad (dry weight) Progr am Selector Additional Button Cottons/Linen 5k g RINSE Easy-Car es 2.5 kg EASY-CARES Delicates 2.5 kg GENTLE RINSE Woollens 2k g Typ e o f Wa s hi n g Max. Lo ad (dry weight) Progr a[...]

Operating Instructions 26 W ashing with Pre W ash W ashing with Soaking Typ e of Wa shi n g Max. Load (dry weight ) Program Selector Tem pe ra tu re Selector Additional Button Cottons/Linen 5k g PRE WASH/ SOAKING 30 to 95 Easy-Car es 2.5 kg 30 to 60 EASY-CARES Typ e o f Wa s hi n g Max. Load (dry weight) Progr am Selector Tem p era tu re Selector A[...]

Operating Instructions 27 Maintenance and Cleaning Contr ol P anel Important! Do not use househol d furniture polish or abrasive cleaners to clean the panel and operating parts. 0 Wipe over the operating panel with a damp cloth. Use warm water . Deter gent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser dr awer should be cleaned from time to time. 0 1. Pu[...]

Operating Instructions 28 What to do when … 3 The whistling noise when spinning may be different to your prevous washing machine which is due to the modern drive system. T r ouble Shooting If you call out an engineer and the fault is listed here, a charge is levied even if the appliance is in guar antee. Malfunction Po s s i b l e C a us e Remedy[...]

Operating Instructions 29 Water runs out fr om under the washing machine. Threaded fitting on the water inlet hose is leaking. Tighten the in let hose con- nections. The inlet hose has a leak. Check the i nlet hose and if necessary r eplace it. The drain pump cover is not tight. Tighten cover by turning clockwise. Washing is caug ht in the door . A[...]

Operating Instructions 30 If the Washing Results ar e not Satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are pr esent in the drum • Insufficient washing powder has been added. • Incorrect washing powder was used. • Stains were not pretr eated. • Progr am or temperature was not set corr ectly . • When using modular washin[...]

Operating Instructions 31 Carrying out an Emer gency Emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water an emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below fr eezing temperatur es might occur , emergency emptying must be carried out if danger of freezing occur s. Furthermor e, the[...]

Operating Instructions 32 When the Water is Completely Dr ained: 7. Push and twist the plug firmly back into the emergency emptying hose. 8. Push the emer gency emptying hose back in a little and let it catch on to the holder . 9. Put on the flap and close. 3 The Ö KO lock does not function when the machine has been fully emp- tied. Therefor e add[...]

Service & Spare P arts 33 SERVICE & SPAR E PARTS If after carrying out the nece ssary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e . In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or ele[...]

Guarantee Conditions 34 GUAR A NTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guar antee to the first pur chaser of this appliance. 1. The guar antee is valid fo r 12 months commenci ng when the applian ce is handed over to the first r eta il purchaser , which must be verified by purchase inv oice or similar docu- mentation. The guara[...]

Guarantee Conditions 35 Euro pean Guar antee If you should move to another country within Europe then y our guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: – The guarantee starts fr om the date you first pur chased your pr oduct. – The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and part[...]

Installation and Connectio n Instructions 36 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Safety Pr ecautions • This appliance is heavy , care should be taken when moving it. • When moving, do not tip the washing machine onto it ’ s fr ont or left hand side (viewed from the fr ont). This is to pr event the possibility of electrical c[...]

Installation and Connection Instru ction s 37 Appliance Dimensions Front and Side Views Rear View Hot Water inlet Cold Water inlet[...]

Installation and Connectio n Instructions 38 Appliance Installation 3 The appliance worktop must not be removed to gain a height r eduction when installing under a kitchen worktop. Appliance T r ansit • To pr event electrical components beco ming wet when moving the appliance, do not tip the washing machine onto it ’ s fr ont or the left hand s[...]

Installation and Connection Instru ction s 39 Removing Tr ansit Packaging Important! Ensure all tr ansit packaging is r emoved prior to installation. Retain tra nsit packaging for futur e use. 3 The appliance is supplied with a spanner (H) and plastic caps (E) (2 pcs.) and (G) (1 pc). 0 1. Remove the hose holder (A). 2. Remove the 2 screws (B) with[...]

Installation and Connectio n Instructions 40 Installation-Site Pr eparation • The installation surface must be clean, dry and level. • Do not install on deep pile carpet. • If the appliance is installed next to heat sour ce (e. g. cooking appli- ance), a heat insulating pad (85 x 57 cm) must be placed be tween the washing machine and the heat[...]

Installation and Connection Instru ction s 41 Electrical Connection Any electrical work requir ed to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before sw itching on, make[...]

Installation and Connectio n Instructions 42 P ermanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the requir ed load in compliance with the cur- rent[...]

Installation and Connection Instru ction s 43 W ater Pressur e The appliance is designed to operate within the following water pressur e limits: – minimum 1 bar (14.5 p. s. i.) – maximum 1 0 bar (145 p. s. i.) IMPORTANT! • At more than 1 0 bar (145 p. s. i.): Install pressur e-reducing valve. • At less than 1 bar (14.5 p. s. i.): Unscrew th[...]

Installation and Connectio n Instructions 44 Hot and Cold W ater Connection Washing machines with hot and cold fill should be connected as shown below . Important! The incoming hot water temperatur e must not exceed 70 ° C. If only a cold water supply is available, connect the two hoses to the cold water outlet by means of a “ Y “ connection p[...]

Installation and Connection Instru ction s 45 Wa t e r Dra i na g e The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed usin g the plastic “ U-Piece “ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring ther e is an air break between the drain hose[...]

Installation and Connectio n Instructions 46 T echnical Data Height x Width x Depth 85 x 60 x 60 cm Depth with open door 95 cm Height adjustment appr o x. +1 0/-5 mm Weight when empty approx. 85 kg Load (depending on the progr am) max. 5 kg Area of use Household Wash cycle drum speed max. 53 min -1 r. p . m . Spin cycle drum speed see rating plate [...]

Index 47 INDEX C Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . 11 , 16 , 17 , 20 , 25 liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 20 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 15 , 24 , 25 , 26 Customer care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 D Danger of freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 , 31 Delicates . . . . . . . [...]

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