L61270BI USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 3 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.aeg.com • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa) • The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. 2.
ENGLISH Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. • Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean. • The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage. 2.2 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
www.aeg.com Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 1) Cold water Maximum load Cotton 7 kg Spin speed Maximum 1200 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 4.
ENGLISH 7 4.2 Child safety device • When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the drum. To activate the device, turn it clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. To deactivate the device, turn it counterclockwise, until the groove is vertical. 5.
www.aeg.com Duration of the set programme When you set a programme, the display shows the duration in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the maximum load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be (see chapter «Troubleshooting»).
ENGLISH events of operating problems). By pressing these two buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated. 5.4 Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working. 9 There are two different ways to set this option: • Before pressing button 8: it will be impossible to start the machine.
www.aeg.com Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Wool / Silk 40° - Cold Max. load 2 kg Machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme. Sport Intensive 40° - Cold Max. load 3 kg Synthetic fabric items with normal soil.
ENGLISH Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Type of Laundry Maximum Load Cycle Description 11 Options Main wash Mix 20° 4) Rinses 20° Short spin Max. load 3 kg Special programme for cotton, synthetic and mixed fabrics with light soil. Set this programme to decrease the energy consumption. Make sure that the detergent is for low temperature in order to have good washing results.
www.aeg.com Programmes Load (Kg) Energy consumption (kWh) Water consumption (litre) Approximate programme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) Cottons 60 °C 7 1.35 67 150 52 Cottons 40 °C 7 0.85 67 140 52 Synthetics 40 °C 3 0.55 42 90 35 Delicates 40 °C 3 0.55 63 65 35 Wool/Hand wash 30 °C 2 0.25 55 60 30 Standard cotton programmes Standard 60 °C cotton 7 1.01 52 180 52 Standard 60 °C cotton 3.5 0.78 44 149 52 Standard 40 °C cotton 3.5 0.
ENGLISH 13 Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 9.2 Filling the detergent and additives MAX The detergent compartment for the prewash phase, the soak programme and for the stain function. Add the detergent for prewash, soak and stain remover before the start of the programme. The detergent compartment for the washing phase. If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the programme.
www.aeg.com If you turn the programme dial to another programme when the appliance is working, the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks 3 times. The display shows the message Err to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new set programme. 9.4 Setting the TEMPERATURE (button 2) When setting a programme, the appliance automatically proposes the default temperature provided for that programme.
ENGLISH The display shows the decreased washing time. 9.10 Starting the programme (button 8) Press the button 8 to start the programme. The corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The pilot light A is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating. The pilot light B is on to indicate the door is locked. Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running. The corresponding red pilot light starts blinking.
www.aeg.com If the light B after a few minutes goes off, the door can be opened. If the light B stays on and the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the door can not be opened. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it, turn the programme dito switch the machine off. After al to a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature !) .
ENGLISH We recommend that you remove these stains before you put the items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric. 10.3 Detergents and additives • Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines. • Do not mix different types of detergents. • To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent.
www.aeg.com 11.3 Door seal Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. 11.4 Drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles. Only use special products to remove rust particles from the drum. To do this: • Clean the drum with special product for stainless steel. • Start a short programme for cotton at the maximum temperature with a small quantity of detergent. 11.5 Detergent dispenser To clean the dispenser: 1 1. 2. Press the lever.
ENGLISH 11.6 Drain pump filter The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump; • a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “Troubleshooting” for more details). A 19 WARNING! Before unscrewing the pump cover, switch the appliance off and remove the mains plug from the socket. Proceed as follows: Unplug the appliance.
www.aeg.com 7. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service Centre. 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Replace the filter into the pump by inserting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise. 9. WARNING! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump.
ENGLISH 4. 5. 6. 7. 20° 21 Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel. Install again the inlet hose. Make sure that the couplings are tight to prevent leakages. Open the water tap. 45° 11.8 Emergency emptying out 11.9 Frost precautions If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the appliance: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4.
www.aeg.com During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: • : problem with the water supply • • : door open • : anti-flooding system has activa- ted Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 8 to restart the programme.
ENGLISH Problem 23 Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. The machine does not • Clean the drain filter. empty and/or does not You have set an option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all spin: the spinning phases. • Set the draining or the spinning programme. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. • Load more laundry.
ENGLISH 25 13. INSTALLATION 13.1 Unpacking 1. Use the gloves. Remove the external film. If necessary, use a cutter. 2. 3. Remove the cardboard top. Remove the polystyrene packaging materials. 4. Remove the internal film. 5. Open the door. Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum.
www.aeg.com 6. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 8. 1 2 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 10. Remove the three bolts. Use the key supplied with the appliance. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers.
ENGLISH 27 12. Put the plastic caps in the holes. You can find these caps in the user manual bag. WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before you install the appliance. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for when you move the appliance. 13.2 Positioning and levelling • Install the machine on a flat hard floor. • Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
www.aeg.com 13.3 The inlet hose • Connect the hose to the appliance. Turn the inlet hose only left or right. Loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 20 O 45 O • Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4 thread. CAUTION! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose. Water-stop device The inlet hose has a water stop device.
ENGLISH 29 With the plastic hose guide. • On the edge of a sink. • Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains. Attach the guide to the water tap or the wall. • To a stand pipe with vent-hole. Refer to the illustration. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drainpipe must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose.
www.aeg.com You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. 14. BUILDING IN 14.1 Building in • This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in Fig 1. 600 mm min. 596 mm 560 mm 555 mm min. 820 mm 818 mm 75 mm 60 mm 100 mm 170 mm Fig.
ENGLISH 31 Fig. 3 1 2 • Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5-14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture) on the inner side of the door. The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 416 mm. The distance from upper edge of the door to the centre of the hole depends on the adjacent furniture's dimensions. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of screws for wood 1 and 2 (Fig. 4) supplied with the appliance. Fig.
www.aeg.com D A If the door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the plates E , the magnet D and the plate C. Mount the counter-magnet D and the hinges A as previously described (Fig. 7 ) CAUTION! Do not remove the screw B. C E B Fig. 7 15. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances.
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