AEG NOVAMAT430
Owner's Manual

"Washing guide") Follow the manufacturer's instructions for recommended quantities. If the water is soft, decrease the quantity. If the water is hard or if the laundry is very soiled or stained, increase the detergent quantity a little. For information regarding the degree of hardness in your area, enquire with your local authorities. Bleach You may use a bleach agent in all the washing programmes. However, make sure that the fabric withstands the treatment. Bleach is automatically washed down into the drum. Pour 1/4 to 1 glass of 12° chl bleach into compartment "c " before switching the machine on. Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the "MAX" mark. Softener Compartment "d" allows automatic addition to the last rinse of a liquid softener. Follow the quantities recommended on the bottle. Make sure that the level of the liquid never exceeds the "MAX" mark.

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Electrical connection
Before you plug the appliance into the wall socket, make sure that : � The supply voltage of the domestic wiring system does not fluctuate by more than 10% plus or minus from the value shown on the rating plate. � The meter, the fuses, the supply line and the wall socket are all suitable to carry the maximum load required by the washing machine (2,2 kW). The existing safety rules call for the appliance to be connected to an efficient ground wire. The manufacturer disclaims any liability whatsoever if this accident prevention rule is not complied with. This appliance complies with E.E.C. directive n° 87/ 308 of 06.1987 relative to radio interference suppression.

Removal of internal packing
The parts protecting the inner components of the machine during transit are red. They must all be removed before using your machine for the first time. These parts and their securing means should be kept in case the machine has to be transported again. 1. Tilt the machine backwards (fig. 1). 2. Unscrew and remove the 2 screws A end the 2 red washers B situated under the washing machine, then pull on the red plastic ring to take part C out of the machine (fig. 1). 3. Straighten up the machine. 4. After removing the 4 nuts D, the 4 washers (fig. 2), remove the 4 red plastic sleeves E : pull the ring, rotating it at the same time leftwards and rightwards (fig. 3). If you do not manage to take the red socket off, use a wrench and turn it anticlockwise as shown on the picture (fig. 3 et 4). 5. Unscrew and remove the 4 threaded pins F. 6. Plug the holes left by pins F with plugs G (to be found in the plastic bag with the instruction manual) taking care to shut down the central part as shown on drawing (fig. 5) and take the polystyrene block (fig. 6) away. Your washing machine is now ready to be operated.

Water connection
� The end of the water inlet hose must be connected to a cold water tap having 3/4" gas thread spout or to a water tap having a quick-coupling connector after having introduced in the hose ring nut a rubber sealing washer also provided with the machine. � The curved end of the outlet hose should be inserted into a drain pipe not less than 70 cm and not more than 1,0 m from floor level. Make sure that the drain hose is always safely secured so that it will not become loose or fall down from its position. The water should drain freely and consequently, the drain hose should not be chocked or placed in such a way as to obstruct the normal water flow. If an extension is required, remember that it might cause a malfunction in the drain pump, particularly if the extension has a length in excess of 1 meter or if the diameter of the extension is smaller than the diameter of the original drain hose. Water pressure : minimum 5 N/cm2 (0,5 kg/cm2) maximum 80 N/cm2 (8 kg/cm2)

Levelling and positioning
To enable the appliance to be moved with ease, it is provided with two fixed wheels located at the rear of the base. Level the appliance very carefully by adjusting the levelling feet located at the front of the base. Then tighten the lock nuts at the top of the feet, using a spanner.

Cleaning the drain filter

Be careful : when the machine is installed on carpeted floor, ensure that the carpet do not obstruct the openings, located at the base of the machine, which are provided for ventilation.

The machine is equipped with a drain filter located at the front bottom behind a small flapdoor. This filter should be cleaned regularly as follows: � open the flapdoor of the filter compartment

by pressing it inwards with a finger at the higed side � turn the filter knob anticlockwise and pull the filter out � clean the filter thoroughly � refit the filter and turn the knob clockwise.

Subject to technical alterations.