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LF6E8431A EN User Manual Washing Machine USER MANUAL
2 www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3 2. CONDITIONS OF USE................................................................................................ 4 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4 4. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................5 5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................9 6. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................... 11 7. DIAL AND BUTTONS................................................................................................ 12 8. PROGRAMMES .........................................................................................................15 9. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................19 10. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................. 20 11. DAILY USE................................................................................................................20 12. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 25 13. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 26 14. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. 31 15. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................34 16. ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................... 35 17. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................35 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it. Visit our website for: Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information: www.aeg.com/webselfservice Register your product for better service: www.registeraeg.com CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice.
ENGLISH 3 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. • Do not let children play with the appliance. • Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away from this appliance when it is in operation at all times. • Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately. • Keep detergents away from children. • Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open. • Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision. 1.2 General Safety • Do not change the specification of this appliance. • Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter). • The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa). • The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
4 www.aeg.com • The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre. • Old hose sets must not be reused. • If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard. • Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket. • Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance. • Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. 2. CONDITIONS OF USE This appliance is intended to be used in • By clients in serviced apartments, household and similar applications such holiday apartments and other as: residential type environments. • Farm houses 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Installation • The floor area where the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, • Remove all the packaging and the heat resistant and clean. transit bolts. • Make sure that there is air circulation • Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. between the appliance and the floor. If the appliance is to be moved in • Adjust the feet to have the necessary future they must be reattached to lock space between the appliance and the the drum to prevent internal damage. flooring. • Always take care when moving the • Do not install the appliance where the appliance as it is heavy. Always use appliance door cannot be fully safety gloves and enclosed footwear. opened. • Do not install or use a damaged • Do not put a container to collect appliance. possible water leakage under the • Follow the installation instruction appliance. Contact the Authorised supplied with the appliance. Service Centre to ensure which • Do not install or use the appliance accessories can be used. where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the 3.2 Electrical connection weather. • The appliance must be earthed.
ENGLISH 5 • Always use a correctly installed • This appliance is for household use shockproof socket. only. • Make sure that the parameters on the • Follow the safety instructions on the rating plate are compatible with the detergent packaging. electrical ratings of the mains power • Do not put flammable products or supply. items that are wet with flammable • Do not use multi-plug adapters and products in, near or on the appliance. extension cables. • Make sure that all metal objects are • Make sure not to cause damage to removed from the laundry. the mains plug and to the mains • Do not wash fabrics which are heavily cable. Should the mains cable need soiled with oil, grease or other greasy to be replaced, this must be carried substances. It can damage rubber out by our Authorised Service Centre. parts of the washing machine. • Connect the mains plug to the mains Prewash such fabrics by hand before socket only at the end of the loading them into the washing installation. Make sure that there is machine. access to the mains plug after the • Do not touch the glass door while a installation. programme is in operation. The glass • Do not touch the mains cable or the can get hot. mains plug with wet hands. • Do not pull the mains cable to 3.5 Service disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre. 3.3 Water connection • Use original spare parts only. • Do not cause damage to the water 3.6 Disposal hoses. • Before connection to new pipes, WARNING! pipes not used for a long time, where Risk of injury or suffocation. repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, • Disconnect the appliance from the etc.), let the water flow until it is clean mains electrical and water supplies. and clear. • Cut off the mains electrical cable • Ensure that there are no visible water close to the appliance and dispose of leaks during and after the first use of it. the appliance. • Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming 3.4 Use trapped in the drum. • Dispose of the appliance in WARNING! accordance with local requirements Risk of injury, electrical for the disposal of Waste Electrical shock, fire, burns or damage and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). to the appliance. 4. INSTALLATION WARNING! 4.1 Unpacking Refer to Safety chapters. WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance.
6 www.aeg.com 5. Carefully put down the appliance WARNING! with the rear side on it. Use the gloves. 6. Put the front polystyrene packaging 1. Remove the external film. If element on the floor under the necessary, use a cutter. appliance. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 2. Remove the cardboard top and the polystyrene packaging materials. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 1 3. Remove the internal film. 2 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 4. Open the door and remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum. 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is due to the testing with water of the appliance in factory.
ENGLISH 7 WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 10. Remove the three bolts by using the key supplied with the appliance. x4 The appliance must be level and stable. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. A correct adjustment of the 12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in appliance level prevents the the user manual bag, in the holes. vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any 4.3 The inlet hose movement of the appliance. 1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance. 4.2 Positioning and levelling 2. Position it toward left or right depending on the position of the 1. Install the appliance on a flat hard water tap. floor. Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance. Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units. 2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level.
8 www.aeg.com A If this occur, close the water tap and 45 O contact the authorized service centre to 20 O replace the hose. 4.5 Water drainage The drain hose should stay at a height of Make sure that the inlet hose not less than 60 cm and not more than is not in vertical position. 100 cm. 3. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set You can extend the drain it in the correct position. hose to maximum 400 cm. 4. Connect the water inlet hose to the Contact the authorized cold water tap with 3/4" thread. service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: 1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide. CAUTION! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the short. Contact the service guide to the water tap or to the wall. centre for the replacement of the inlet hose. Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains. 4.4 Water-stop device The inlet hose has a water stop device. This device prevents water leaks in the hose because of its natural ageing. The red sector in the window «A» shows this fault.
ENGLISH 9 5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot - Remove the plastic Make sure that the drain membrane from the sink trap spigot. hose end is not immersed in 6. Connect the drain hose to the spigot the water. There may be a and tighten it with a clamp. return of dirty water into the appliance. 3. To a stand pipe with vent-hole - Insert the drain hose directly into a 1 drain pipe. Refer to the illustration. ø16 2 W011 7. Position the hose directly to a built- in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clamp. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm - min. 1.5") must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose. 4. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see the picture), you can push it directly into the stand pipe. 5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5.1 Special features programme duration in 30 seconds. The washing programme is tailored to Your new washing machine meets all the laundry load and the type of fabric modern requirements for an effective without consuming more time, energy treatment of laundry with low water, and water than necessary. energy and detergent consumption and • The steam has a quick and easy way respectful of fabric care. to refresh the clothes. The gentle • The ProSense technology detects steam programmes remove odours the laundry load size defining the
10 www.aeg.com and reduce creases in dry fabrics so • Thanks to the Soft Plus option, the they need little ironing. fabric softener is uniformly spread out The Plus Steam option, finishes every in the laundry and deeply penetrates cycle with gentle steam that relaxes the fabric fibres favouring a perfect the fibres and reduces fabric creasing. softness. Ironing will be easier! 5.2 Appliance overview 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 11 12 6 7 1 Worktop 8 Drain hose 2 Detergent dispenser 9 Inlet hose connection 3 Control panel 10 Mains cable 4 Door handle 11 Transit bolts 5 Rating plate 12 Hose support 6 Drain pump filter 7 Feet for levelling the appliance
ENGLISH 11 6. CONTROL PANEL 6.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 Program Eco Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool / Silk Time Save 4 Steam Extra Rinse Anti-Allergy 20 min. - 3 kg Only Drain Only Spin Stain Prewash Only Rinse 5 Outdoor Stains/ Rinse Temp. Spin Prewash Duvet Jeans Extra Rinse Soft Plus Delay Start Start/Pause On/Off 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 Programme dial 8 Delay start touch button 2 Display 9 Soft Plus touch button 3 Eco touch button 10 Spin reduction touch button 4 Time Save touch button • Rinse Hold option 5 Rinse touch button • Extra Silent option • Extra rinse option • Skipping wash and rinse phases - • Skipping wash phase - Only Rinse Only Spin option option • Skipping wash, rinse and spin 6 Start/Pause touch button phases - Only Drain option 7 Stains/Prewash touch button 11 Temperature touch button • Stain option 12 On/Off push button • Prewash option 6.2 Display
12 www.aeg.com Maximum load indicator. The indicator flashes during the laundry load estimation (refer to ProSense load detection paragraph) . Maximum laundry indicator. It blinks if the laundry amount exceeds the declared load. Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. ). • Delay time (e. g. or ). • Cycle end ( ). • Warning code (e.g. ). Washing phase indicator. It flashes during pre-wash and wash phase. Rinsing phase indicator. It flashes during rinse phase. When the Permanent Extra Rinse option is activated, the indicator appears. Spinning and draining phase indicator. It flashes during spin and drain phase. Steam phase indicator. Child safety lock indicator. ECO Energy saving indicator. Time saving indicator. Spin speed indicator. Rinse hold indicator. Extra silent indicator. Temperature indicator. The indicator appears when a cold wash is set. 7. DIAL AND BUTTONS 7.1 On/Off As the Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease Pressing this button for a few seconds the energy consumption in a few cases, allows to activate or deactivate the you may need to activate the appliance appliance. Two different tunes sound again. while switching the appliance on or off.
ENGLISH 13 For more details, refer to Stand-by If you touch the Start/Pause button, paragraph in Daily Use chapter. the appliance performs the spinning phase and drains the water. 7.2 Introduction The appliance empties The options/functions are the water out not selectable with all automatically after 18 washing programmes. Check hours approximately. the compatibility between • Activate the Extra Silent option. options/functions and The intermediate and the final washing programmes in the spinning phases are suppressed and "Programme Chart". An the programme ends with water in the option/function can exclude drum. This helps to reduce creasing. another one, in this case the The display shows the indicator . appliance doesn't allow you The door stays locked. The drum to set the incompatible turns regularly to reduce creasing. options/functions together. You must drain the water to unlock the door. 7.3 Temp As the programme is very quiet, it is suitable for use at night time when When you select a washing programme, cheaper electricity tariffs are available. the appliance automatically proposes a In some programmes the rinses are default temperature. performed with more water. Touch this button repeatedly until the If you touch the Start/Pause button, desired temperature value appears on the appliance performs the only the display. draining phase. When the display shows the indicators The appliance empties the water out and , the appliance does not automatically after 18 heat the water. hours approximately. 7.4 Spin • Drain Only option (Skipping the wash, rinse and spin phases) . When you set a programme, the The appliance performs the only appliance automatically sets the draining phase of the selected maximum spin speed allowed. washing programme. Touch repeatedly this button to: The display shows the indicator • Decrease the spin speed. (cold), and the indicator (no The display shows only spin) and the indicator . the spin speeds available • Spin Only option (Skipping the wash for the set programme. and rinse phases) . • Activate the Rinse Hold option. The appliance performs only the The final spin is not performed. The spinning phase of the selected water of the last rinse is not drained washing programme. out to prevent the fabrics from The display shows the indicator creasing. The washing programme ends with water in the drum. (cold), the phase indicator and the spin speed. The display shows the indicator . The door stays locked and the drum If it is necessary to reduce turns regularly to reduce creasing. the spin speed, select a You must drain the water to unlock programme with a lower the door. spin speed as default.
14 www.aeg.com 7.5 Stains/Prewash the selected delay time and the appliance begins the countdown. Press this button repeatedly to activate one of the two options. 7.8 Rinse The relevant indicator goes on in the With this button you can select one of display. the following options: • Stain • Extra Rinse option Select this option to add an anti-stain This option adds a few rinses phase to a programme in order to according to the selected washing treat heavily soiled or stained laundry programme. with stain remover. Use this option for persons allergic to Pour the stain remover into detergent residues and in areas compartment . The stain remover where the water is soft. will be added in the appropriate phase of the washing programme. This option increases slightly the programme This option is not duration. available with a • Skipping wash phase - Only Rinse temperature lower than option 40 °C. The appliance performs only the • Prewash rinsing phase, the spinning and the Use this option to add a pre-wash draining phases of the selected phase at 30 °C before the washing programme. phase. The corresponding indicator above the This option is recommended for touch button illuminates. heavily soiled laundry, especially if containing sand, dust , mud and other 7.9 Time Save solid particles. With this option you can decrease the The options can increase the programme duration. programme duration. • If your laundry is normally or lightly soiled, it may be advisable to shorten 7.6 Soft Plus the washing programme. Touch this Set the Soft plus option to optimise the button once to decrease the duration. fabric softener distribution and improve • In case of smaller load, touch this the fabric softness. button twice to set an extra quick programme. It is suggested when you use the fabric softener. The display shows the indicator . This option slightly increases This option can also be used the programme duration. to shorten the Steam programme duration. 7.7 Delay Start 7.10 Eco With this option you can delay the start Set this option for slightly or normally of a programme in a more convenient soiled items washed at 30°C or higher time. temperatures. Touch the button repeatedly to set the The appliance decreases the washing required delay. The time increases by temperature and extends the washing steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2 time to obtain a good washing efficiency hours up to 20 h. by saving energy. The display shows the After touching the Start/Pause button, indicator . the display shows the indicator and
ENGLISH 15 7.11 Start/Pause Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme. 8. PROGRAMMES 8.1 Programme Chart Washing programmes Programme Programme description Washing programmes White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Cottons Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil. Synthetics Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. Delicates Normal soil. Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate Wool/Silk fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.1) Steam programme Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. Steam Steam can be used for dried2), washed or worn once laundry. This programme reduce creases and odours3) and relaxes the fi- bres. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the drum. After a steam programme, ironing be- comes effortless. Do not use any detergent. If necessary, re- move stains by washing or using localized stain removal. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle. Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items: • Items that are not suitable for tumble drying. • All items with plastic, metal, wooden parts or alike. Washing programmes White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organ- Anti-Allergy isms thanks to a washing phase with the temperature main- tained above 60°C for some minutes. This helps in removing germs, bacteria, micro-organism and particles. An additional rinsing phase ensures a proper removal of detergent residues and pollens/allergenic items. In this way the wash is more ef- fective. Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn. 20 min. - 3 kg
16 www.aeg.com Programme Programme description Do not use fabric softener and make sure that Outdoor there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Synthetic sport items. This programme is designed to gently wash modern outdoor sporting garments and is also suitable for sporting clothes such as gym, cycling or jogging and simi- lar. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg. Waterproof, waterproof-breathable fabrics and water-re- pellent items. This programme can also be used as water-re- pellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydrophobic coating. To perform the water-repellent re- storing cycle, proceed as follows: • Pour the washing detergent in the compartment . • Pour a special water-repellent restorer for fabric in the drawer compartment for fabric softener . • Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg. To further improve the water-repellent restorer action, dry the laundry in a tumble dryer by setting the Outdoor drying programme (if available and if the garment care label permits tumble drying). Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes, duvets, down Duvet jackets and similar items. Denim clothing and jersey items. Normal soil. This pro- Jeans gramme performs a gentle rinsing phase, designed for denim, that reduces fading and avoids washing powder residues on the fibres. 1) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme. 2) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry can be humid. Line dry the items for about 10 minutes. 3) Steam programme doesn't remove particularly intense odour. Programme temperature, maximum spin speed and maximum load Programme Default tempera- Maximum spin speed Maximum load ture Spin speed range Temperature range Washing programmes Cottons1) 40 °C 1400 rpm 8 kg 95 °C - Cold 1400 rpm - 400 rpm
ENGLISH 17 Programme Default tempera- Maximum spin speed Maximum load ture Spin speed range Temperature range 40 °C 1200 rpm 3 kg Synthetics 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 40 °C 1200 rpm 3 kg Delicates 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 40 °C 1200 rpm 1.5 kg Wool/Silk 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Steam programme - - 1.5 kg Steam Washing programmes 1400 rpm 60 °C 8 kg Anti-Allergy 1400 rpm - 400 rpm 30 °C 1200 rpm 3 kg 20 min. - 3 kg 40 °C - 30 °C 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 30 °C 1200 rpm 2.5 kg2) Outdoor 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1 kg3) 40 °C 800 rpm 2.5 kg Duvet 60 °C - 30 °C 800 rpm - 400 rpm 40 °C 1200 rpm 8 kg Jeans 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1) The cotton programme at 40 °C with the ECO option is recommended for a full load of normally soiled cotton and is the water and energy rating label programme in accordance with AS/NZS2040.2 and AS/NZS6400. 2) Washing programme. 3) Washing programme and waterproofing phase.
18 www.aeg.com Programme options compatibility 20 min. - 3 kg Anti-Allergy Synthetics Delicates Outdoor Cottons Wool/Silk Duvet Steam Jeans Spin ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Rinse Hold ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Extra Silent ■ ■ ■ Drain Only ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Spin Only ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Stain1) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Prewash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Extra Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Only Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 2) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Time Save3) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Delay Start ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Plus Steam 1) ■ ■ ■ ■ Soft Plus ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 2) This option is not available with a temperature lower than 30 °C. 3) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.
ENGLISH 19 8.2 Woolmark Apparel Care - Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as «hand wash» Blue provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1623 In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark 9. SETTINGS 9.1 Child Lock • The programme is completed (sequence of sounds for about 2 With this option you can prevent that the minutes). children play with the control panel. • The appliance has a malfunction • To activate/deactivate this option, (sequence of short sounds for about 5 touch the Spin and the Stains/ minutes). Prewash buttons simultaneously until To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, touch the Stains/Prewash and the the indicator comes on/goes off Delay Start buttons simultaneously for on the display. about 6 seconds. You can activate this option: • After you touch the Start/Pause If you deactivate the button: all the buttons and the acoustic signals, they programme dial are deactivated continue operate when the (except On/Off button ). appliance has a malfunction. • Before you touch the Start/Pause button: the appliance cannot start. 9.3 Permanent Extra Rinse The appliance keeps the selection of this With this option you can permanently option after you switch it off. have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. 9.2 Acoustic signals • To activate/deactivate this option This appliance is provided with different touch the Temp. button and the Spin acoustic signals, that operate when: button simultaneously until the • You activate the appliance (special indicator of the Extra Rinse button short tune). comes on/goes off and appears/ • You deactivate the appliance (special disappears above the indicator short tune). on the display. • You touch the buttons (click sound). • You make a wrong selection (3 short sounds).
20 www.aeg.com 10. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that all transit bolts have This action activates the drain system. been removed from the appliance. 4. Set and start a programme for cotton 2. Make sure that the electrical power is at the highest temperature without available and the water tap is open. any laundry in the drum. 3. Pour 2 litres of water into the This removes all possible dirt from the detergent compartment marked by drum and the tub. . 11. DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 11.1 Activating the appliance 1. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 2. Open the water tap. 3. Press the On/Off button for a few seconds to activate the appliance. A short tune sounds (if activated). The programme dial is automatically set on Cotton programme . The display shows the maximum load, CAUTION! the default temperature, the maximum Make sure that no laundry spin speed, the indicators of the phases stays between the seal and making up the programme and the cycle the door. There is a risk of duration. water leakage or damage to the laundry. 11.2 Loading the laundry 1. Open the appliance door. 11.3 Filling the detergent and 2. Shake the items before you put them additives in the appliance. 3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum. 4. Close the door firmly. Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. Compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
ENGLISH 21 Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives. Flap for powder or liquid detergent. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap guarantee the best washing down. results. After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser. 11.4 Check the position of the flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 2. Press the lever down to remove the With the flap in the dispenser. position DOWN: 1 • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit shown on 2 the flap. • Do not set the prewash phase. • Do not set the delay start function. 5. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. 3. To use powder detergent, turn the 6. Carefully close the detergent flap up. dispenser.
22 www.aeg.com The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water. 11.7 Starting a programme with the delay start 1. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. The indicator comes on. 2. Touch the Start/Pause button. Make sure that the flap does not cause a The appliance starts the countdown of blockage when you close the drawer. the delay start. When the countdown is completed, the 11.5 Setting a programme programme starts. 1. Turn the programme dial to select The PROSENSE estimation the desired washing programme. The starts at the end of the related programme indicator comes countdown. on. Cancelling the delay start after The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes. the countdown has started The display shows the maximum To cancel the delay start: declared load for the programme, the default temperature, the maximum spin 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to speed, the washing phase indicators pause the appliance. The related (when available) and an indicative indicator flashes. programme duration. 2. Touch the Delay Start button 2. To change the temperature and/or repeatedly until the display shows . the spin speed, touch the related 3. Touch the Start/Pause button again buttons. to start the programme immediately. 3. If desired, set one or more options by touching the related buttons. The Changing the delay start after related indicators come on in the the countdown has started display and the given information changes accordingly. To change the delay start: In case a selection is not 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to possible, no indicator comes pause the appliance. The related on and an acoustic signal indicator flashes. sounds. 2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. 11.6 Starting a programme 3. Touch the Start/Pause button again Touch the Start/Pause button to start the to start the new countdown. programme. The related indicator stops flashing and 11.8 The ProSense load stays on. detection In the display, the indicator of the operating phase starts flashing and the The programme duration in maximum load indicator goes off. the display is referred to a The programme starts, the door is medium/high load. locked. The display shows the indicator .
ENGLISH 23 After touching the Start/Pause button, 11.9 Programme phase the maximum declared load indicator indicators goes off, the indicator flashes, the ProSense starts the laundry load When the programme starts the indicator detection: of the running phase flashes and the other phase indicators are steady on. 1. The appliance detects the load in the E.g. the washing or pre wash phase is first 30 seconds: the indicator and the time dots flash, the drum running: . rotates shortly. 2. At the end of the load detection, the When the phase ends the relevant indicator goes off and the time indicator stops flashing and is steady on. The next phase indicator starts flashing. dots stop flashing. The programme duration will be adjusted accordingly and could increase or decrease. After E.g. the rinse phase is running: . further 30 seconds, the water filling starts. If you select the Plus Steam the steam phase indicators come on. At the end of the load detection, in case of drum overload, the indicator is flashing in the display: The steam phase is running: . In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible The anti-crease phase is running: to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments. . Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the 11.10 Interrupting a programme again. The ProSense phase programme and changing the can be repeated up to three times (see options point 1). When the programme is running, you Important! If the laundry amount will not can change only some options: be reduced, the washing programme starts anyway, despite the overload. In 1. Touch the button Start/Pause. this case, it will be not possible to The related indicator flashes. guarantee the best washing results. 2. Change the options. The given information in the display changes About 20 minutes after the accordingly. programme start, the 3. Touch the button Start/Pause again. programme duration could The washing programme continues. be adjusted again depending on the capacity 11.11 Cancelling a running of water absorption of the programme fabrics. 1. Press the button On/Off to cancel The ProSense detection is the programme and to deactivate carried out with complete the appliance. washing programmes only 2. Press the button On/Off again to (no skipping phase activate the appliance. selected). Now, you can set a new washing programme.
24 www.aeg.com If the ProSense phase is After five minutes from the end of the already carried out and the programme, the energy saving function water filling is already automatically deactivates the appliance. started, the new programme When you activate the starts without repeating appliance again, the display the ProSense phase. The show the end of the last water and the detergent are selected programme. Turn not drained out in order to the programme dial to set a avoid waste. The display new cycle. shows the maximum 2. Remove the laundry from the duration of the programme, appliance. updating it about 20 minutes 3. Make sure that the drum is empty. after the starting of the new 4. Keep the door and the detergent programme. dispenser slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours. 11.12 Opening the door 5. Close the water tap. If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are 11.14 Draining water out after too high and/or the drum end of cycle still rotates you cannot open If you have chosen a programme or an the door. option that does not empty out the water of the last rinse, the programme is While a programme or the delay start completed, but: operates, the appliance door is locked. 1. Touch the button Start/Pause. • The display shows the indicator , the In the display the related door lock option indicator or and the indicator goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. If door locked indicator . The necessary, add or remove the items. indicator of the running phase 3. Close the door and touch the button flashes. Start/Pause. • The drum still turns at regular intervals The programme or the delay start to prevent the creases in the laundry. continues. • The door stays locked. • You must drain the water to open the 11.13 End of the programme door: When the programme has finished, the 1. If necessary, touch the Spin button to appliance stops automatically. The decrease the spin speed proposed acoustic signals operate (if they are by the appliance. active). 2. Touch the Start/Pause button: In the display all washing phase • If you have set , the appliance indicators become steady and the time drains the water and spins. area shows . • If you have set , the appliance only drains the water. The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off. The option indicator or goes out, while the indicator flashes and then The door unlocks and the indicator goes off. goes off. 3. When the programme is completed 1. Press the On/Off button to and the door locked indicator deactivate the appliance. goes off, you can open the door. 4. Press the On/Off button a few seconds to deactivate the appliance.
ENGLISH 25 • After 5 minutes from the end of the In any case, the appliance washing programme empties the water out Press the On/Off button to activate automatically after the appliance again. approximately 18 hours. The display shows the end of the last set programme. 11.15 Stand-by option Turn the programme dial to set a new The Stand-by function automatically cycle. deactivates the appliance to decrease If you set a programme or an the energy consumption when: option that ends with water • You do not use the appliance for 5 in the drum, the Stand-by minutes before you touch the Start/ function doesn't deactivate Pause button. the appliance to remind you Press the button On/Off to activate to drain the water. the appliance again. 12. HINTS AND TIPS a. interrupt the programme and WARNING! open the door (refer to Refer to Safety chapters. "Opening the door when a programme or the delay start 12.1 The laundry load operates"); b. manually redistribute the load so • Divide the laundry into: white, that the items are spaced evenly coloured, synthetics, delicates and around the tub; wool. c. press the Start/Pause button. The • Follow the washing instructions on the spin phase continues. laundry care labels. • Do not wash white and coloured items together. 12.2 Stubborn stains • Some coloured items can discolour For some stains, water and detergent is with the first wash. We recommend not sufficient. that you wash them separately for the first couple of times. We recommend that you pre-treat these • Button up pillowcases, close zippers, stains before you put the items in the hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. appliance. • Empty pockets and unfold. Special stain removers are available. Use • Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and the special stain remover that is items with printed illustrations inside applicable to the type of stain and fabric. out. • Pre-treat tough stains. 12.3 Detergents and other • Wash heavy soil stains with a special treatments detergent. • Be careful with curtains. Remove the • Only use detergents and other hooks and put the curtains in a treatments specially made for washing bag or pillowcase. washing machines: • Do not wash laundry without hems or – powder detergents for all types of with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash fabric, small and/or delicate items (e.g. – powder detergents for delicate underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ). fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens, • A very small load can cause balance – liquid detergents, preferably for problems with the spin phase leading low temperature wash to excessive vibration. If this occurs: programmes (60 °C max) for all
26 www.aeg.com types of fabric, or special ones for • If you pre-treat the stains, you can use woollens only. a stain remover when you set a • Do not mix different types of programme with a low temperature. detergents. • To use the correct quantity of • To help the environment, do not use detergent, check the water hardness more than the recommended quantity of your domestic system. Refer to of detergent. "Water hardness". • Follow the instructions that you find on packaging of the detergents or 12.5 Water hardness other treatments without exceeding If the water hardness in your area is high the indicated maximum level ( ). or moderate, we recommend that you • Use the recommended detergents for use a water softener for washing the type and colour of the fabric, the machines. In areas where the water programme temperature and the hardness is soft it is not necessary to use level of soil. a water softener. 12.4 Ecological hints To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. • Set a programme without the Use the correct quantity of water prewash phase to wash laundry with softener. Follow the instructions that you normal soil. find on the packaging of the product. • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. 13. CARE AND CLEANING The regular detergents already contain WARNING! water softening agents, but we Refer to Safety chapters. recommend to run a cycle with empty drum and a descaling product 13.1 External cleaning occasionally. Clean the appliance with mild soap and Always follow the warm water only. Fully dry all the instructions that you find on surfaces. the packaging of the product. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 13.3 Maintenance wash The repeated and prolonged use of low CAUTION! temperature programmes can cause Do not clean the metal detergent deposits, fluff residues, surfaces with chlorine-based bacterial growth inside the drum and the detergent. tub. This could generate bad odours and mildew. 13.2 Descaling To eliminate these deposits and If the water hardness in your hygienize the inner part of the appliance, area is high or moderate, we run a maintenance wash regularly (at recommend that you use a least once a month): water descaling product for 1. Remove all laundry from the drum. washing machines. 2. Run a cotton programme with the highest temperature without Regularly examine the drum to check any detergent. limescale.
ENGLISH 27 13.4 Door seal 1 2 Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. 2. Remove the top part of the additive 13.5 Cleaning the drum compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm Regularly examine the drum to prevent water, to remove any traces of rust particles. accumulated detergent. After For a complete cleaning: cleaning, replace the top part in its position. 1. Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 2. Run a short cotton programme at high temperature with empty drum and with a small quantity of powder detergent , in order to rinse out any left residues. 13.6 Cleaning the detergent 3. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower dispenser part of the recess. Use a small brush To prevent possible deposits of dried to clean the recess. detergent or clotted fabric softener and/or formation of mould in the detergent dispenser drawer, once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure: 1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out. 4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum.
28 www.aeg.com 2 1 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain 13.7 Cleaning the drain pump pump access to collect the water that flows out. WARNING! 3. Squeeze the two levers and pull the Disconnect the mains plug drainage duct forward to open it. from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. 1 1 Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum does not turn. 2 • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump. • The display shows the alarm code 4. Let the water flow out. . WARNING! • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until the water cools down Proceed as follows to clean the pump: 5. When the bowl is full of water, close 1. Open the pump cover. the drainage duct back and empty the container. 6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flowing out.
ENGLISH 29 2 1 7. Close the drainage duct and turn the 11. Put the filter back into the special filter anti-clockwise to remove it. guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 2 2 1 1 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. 9. Make sure that the impeller of the 12. Close the pump access. pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 2 1 When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 10. Clean the filter under the water tap. a. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. b. Start the programme to drain the water.
30 www.aeg.com 13.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter. 45° 20° 1 13.9 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain the water, 2 carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain filter' paragraph. If 3 necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must 2. Remove the inlet hose from the activate the drain system again: appliance by loosening the ring nut. 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Start the programme to drain the water. 13.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 3. Clean the valve filter on the back of 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the the appliance with a toothbrush. mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. 5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again. WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is higher than 0 °C before you use the 4. When you reconnect the hose to the appliance again. back of the appliance, turn it left or The manufacturer is not right (not in vertical position) responsible for damages depending on the position of your caused by low temperatures. water tap.
ENGLISH 31 14. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 14.1 Introduction The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an • - The mains supply is unstable. alarm code and the Start/Pause button Wait until the mains supply is stable. may flash continuously: • - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. • - The appliance does not fill with Switch it off and switch on again. water properly. • - The anti-flood device is on. • - The appliance does not drain Disconnect the appliance and close the water. the water tap. Contact the Authorised • - The appliance door is open or Service Centre. not closed correctly. Please check the WARNING! door! Deactivate the appliance If the appliance is before carrying out any overloaded, remove check. some items from the drum and/or keep pressed the door while touching the Start/Pause button until the indicator stops flashing (see the picture below). 14.2 Possible failures Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. • Make sure that the appliance door is closed. The programme does • Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. not start. • Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched. • If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown. • Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.
32 www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution • Make sure that the water tap is open. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. • Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. The appliance does not • Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or fill with water properly. bends. • Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct. • Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. The appliance fills with • Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The water and drains immedi- hose may be positioned too low. Refer to 'Installation in- ately struction'. • Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. • Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. • Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil- ter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. The appliance does not • Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct. drain the water. • Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase. • Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. • Set the spin programme. The spin phase does not • Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the fil- operate or the washing ter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. cycle lasts longer than • Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin usual. phase again. This problem may be caused by balance prob- lems. • Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages. There is water on the • Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have floor. no damages. • Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it. • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has been selected. • Make sure that the washing programme is finished. • Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the You cannot open the ap- drum. pliance door. • Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power. • This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. If you need to open the door, please read carefully «Emergency door opening».
ENGLISH 33 Problem Possible solution • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to The appliance makes an 'Installation instruction'. unusual noise and vi- • Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are brates. removed. Refer to 'Installation instruction'. • Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The programme duration • The ProSense function is able to adjust the programme du- increases or decreases ration according to the type and the laundry load size. Re- during programme exe- fer to 'The ProSense load detection' in 'Daily Use' chapter. cution. • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter- gent. The washing results are • Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before not satisfactory. you wash the laundry. • Make sure that you set the correct temperature. • Decrease the laundry load. Too much foam in the • Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the washing cycle. After the washing cycle, • Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for there are some deter- powder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent). gent residues in the dis- • Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser accord- penser drawer. ing the indications given in this user manual. After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 14.3 Emergency door opening CAUTION! In case of power failure or functioning Risk of injury! Make sure failure the appliance door remains that the drum is not locked. The washing programme rotating. If necessary, wait continues when the power is restored. If until the drum stops the door remains locked in case of rotating. failure, it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock function. Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not Before opening the door: too high. If necessary, CAUTION! proceed with an Risk of burns! Make sure emergency drain (refer to that the water «Emergency drain» in temperature is not too «Care and cleaning» high and the laundry is not chapter). hot. If necessary, wait until they cool down. To open the door, proceed as follows: 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off.
34 www.aeg.com 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the 5. Take out the laundry and then close mains socket. the appliance door. 3. Open the filter flap. 6. Close the filter flap. 4. Keep the emergency unlock trigger pulled downward and, at the same time, open the appliance door. 15. TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width/ Height/ Depth/ 600 mm/ 850 mm/ 571 mm/ 600 mm Total depth Electrical connection Voltage 220 - 240 V Overall power 2200 W Fuse 10 A Frequency 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid particles IPX4 and moisture ensured by the protective cover, ex- cept where the low voltage equipment has no pro- tection against moisture Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 1) Cold water Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
ENGLISH 35 16. ACCESSORIES 16.1 Available in The stacking kit can be used only with the appliances specified in the leaflet www.aeg.com/shop or from provided with the accessory. authorised dealer Read carefully the instructions supplied Only appropriate with the appliance and with the accessories approved by accessory. AEG ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If WARNING! unapproved parts are used, Do not put the tumble dryer any claims will be under the washing machine. invalidated. 16.3 Pedestal with the drawer 16.2 Stacking kit To raise your appliance and makes loading and unloading laundry easier. The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by The drawer can be used for laundry using the correct stacking kit storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products manufactured and approved by AEG. and more. Read carefully the instructions supplied Verify the compatible with the accessory. stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances. 17. WARRANTY FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW 1. In this warranty ZEALAND a) ‘acceptable quality’ as referred to in clause 10 of this warranty has ALL AEG BRANDED APPLIANCES the same meaning referred to in This document sets out the terms and the ACL; conditions of the product warranties b) ‘ACL’ means Schedule 2 to the for AEG Appliances. It is an important Competition and Consumer Act document. Please keep it with your 2010; proof of purchase documents in a safe c) ‘Appliance’ means any AEG place for future reference should you product purchased by you and require service for your Appliance. accompanied by this document;
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