L 77480 FL EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
www.aeg.com/au CONTENTS 4 5 7 7 8 11 14 14 14 14 16 17 18 20 25 28 33 SAFETY INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ACCESSORIES CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMMES BEFORE FIRST USE USING THE APPLIANCE LOADING THE LAUNDRY FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME AT THE END OF THE PROGRAMME HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION WARRANTY ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol .
ENGLISH 3 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. CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recommend the use of original spare parts. When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
www.aeg.com/au SAFETY INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF USE This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: • Farm houses. • By clients in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and other residential type environments. Before installation and use, read this manual carefully: • For your safety and the safety of your property • To help the environment • For the correct operation of the appliance.
ENGLISH • • • • • internal components and cause leakages or malfunctions. Do not install and connect a damaged appliance. Make sure to remove all packaging and transit bolts before first use. Make sure that the mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation. Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C. When you install the appliance on a carpet floor, make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the carpet.
www.aeg.com/au Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 1) Cold water Maximum load Cotton Spin speed Maximum 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
ENGLISH PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 11 6 12 7 1 Worktop 7 Levelling feet 2 Detergent dispenser 8 Water drain hose 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 9 Water inlet valve 10 Mains cable 5 Rating plate 11 Transit bolts 6 Drain pump 12 Levelling feet ACCESSORIES 1 2 1 Spanner To remove the transit bolts. 2 Plastic caps 4 3 To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts.
www.aeg.com/au CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 Economy Cottons Super Eco + Prewash 20 Min. - 3 kg Extra Silent Quick Intensive Synthetics Jeans + Prewash Curtains Easy Iron Rinse Delicates Spin/Drain Wool/Silk On/Off Temp.
ENGLISH B • The default spin speed of the programme. • 'No Spin'1) and 'Rinse Hold' symbols. C • The display symbols.2) Symbols 9 Description Washing phase Rinse phases Spin phase Child lock You cannot open the door when this symbol is on. You can open the door only when the symbol goes off. If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on: • There is water in the drum. • The 'Rinse Hold' function is on.
www.aeg.com/au Some programmes accept only one of the two functions. EXTRA RINSE BUTTON 7 Press button 7 to add rinsing phases to a programme. Use this function for persons allergic to detergents and in areas where the water is soft. STAIN BUTTON 8 Press button 8 to add the stain phase to a programme. Use this function for laundry with hard stains to remove. When you set this function, put the stain . remover into compartment This function increases the programme duration.
ENGLISH PROGRAMMES Programme Temperature Type of load Max. weight of load Cycle description Functions Cottons 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton. max. load 8 kg Wash Rinses Long spin Spin Reduction Rinse Hold Prewash1) Stains2) Extra Rinse Time Save3) Cottons + Prewash 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton with heavy level of soil. max. load 8 kg Wash Rinses Long spin Spin Reduction Rinse Hold Prewash1) Stains2) Extra Rinse Time Save3) Extra Silent 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton. max.
www.aeg.com/au Programme Temperature Type of load Max. weight of load Cycle description Wool / Silk 40 - 0° Machine washable wool. Hand washable wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol. max. load 2 kg Wash Spin Reduction Rinses Rinse Hold Short spin Spin / Drain All fabrics. Drainage Spin Reduction The maximum load of the laundry of the wa- No Spin is related to the type of laundry. ter Spin phase. 5) 0° Functions Rinse All fabrics. max.
ENGLISH 13 3) If you set the Extra Quick duration, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load. It is possible to fully load the appliance, however the washing results are reduced. 4) The wash and spin phase is delicate to prevent the creases of the laundry. The appliance adds some rinses. 5) The default phase of the spin speed is related to cotton items. Set the spin speed. Make sure that it agrees with the laundry. To select the DRAIN programme only, set the function NO SPIN.
www.aeg.com/au BEFORE FIRST USE To activate the drain system, put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. 1. USING THE APPLIANCE 1. 2. Open the water tap. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 3.
ENGLISH 15 The detergent compartment for the prewash phase and the soak programme. Add the detergent for prewash and soak before the start of the programme. The detergent compartment for the washing phase. If you use a liquid detergent, put it in immediately before you start the programme. Liquid additives compartment (fabric conditioner, starch). Put the product in the compartment before you start the programme. This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives.
www.aeg.com/au 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down. With the flap in the position DOWN: – Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. – Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit shown on the flap. – Do not set the prewash phase. – Do not set the delay start function. 5. 6. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. Carefully close the detergent dispenser. Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer. SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME 1.
ENGLISH 2. Press button 5 again and again until the display shows 0’. 3. Press button 4 . The programme starts. 17 If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high, the door lock symbol stays on and you cannot open the door. To open the door do the steps that follow: 1. Deactivate the appliance. 2. Wait for some minutes. 3. Make sure that no water is in the drum. OPEN THE DOOR While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. To open the appliance door: 1.
www.aeg.com/au HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS THE LAUNDRY LOAD DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels. • Do not wash white and coloured items together. • Some coloured items may run with the first wash. We recommend you wash them separately the first time. • Buttom up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poopers, and tie up belts. • Empty the pockets.
ENGLISH Level Type 2 Water hardness °dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke medium 8-14 16-25 1.6-2.5 10-16 3 hard 15-21 26-37 2.6-3.7 17-25 4 very hard > 21 > 37 >3.
www.aeg.com/au CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before you clean it. DESCALING The water we use contains limescale. If it becomes necessary, use a water softener to remove limescales. Use a special product made for washing machines. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the manufacturer. Do this as an extra wash cycle without laundry. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.
ENGLISH 21 DETERGENT DISPENSER To clean the dispenser: 1 1. 2. Press the lever. Pull the dispenser out. 3. Remove the top part of the liquid additive compartment. Clean all the parts with water. 2 4. 5. 6. DRAIN PUMP Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean. Clean the pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum cannot turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump.
www.aeg.com/au To clean the drain pump: 1. Open the drain pump door. 2. Pull the flap out to remove it. 3. Put a container below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out. Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out. 4. 1 5. 6. When the container is full of water, put the drainage duct back again and empty the container. Do steps 4 and 5 repeatedly until no more water flows out from the drain pump.
ENGLISH 23 9. Clean the filter under the water tap and put it back in the pump into the special guides. 10. Make sure that you correctly tighten the filter to prevent leakages. 11. Put the flap back and close the drain pump door. 2 1 THE INLET HOSE FILTER AND THE VALVE FILTER • The indicator of button 4 flashes and the display shows the related alarm. Refer to 'Troubleshooting'. WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
www.aeg.com/au When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate again the drain system: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Start the programme to drain the water. FROST PRECAUTIONS If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can be less than 0 °C, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3.
ENGLISH 25 TROUBLESHOOTING The machine does not start or it stops during operation.. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the service centre. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • - The appliance does not fill with water. • - The appliance does not drain the water. • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. • - The anti-flood device is on.
www.aeg.com/au Problem Possible cause The anti-flood device is on. The spin phase does not operate. The programme does not start. Possible solution • Disconnect the appliance. • Close the water tap. • Contact the service centre. The spin phase is off. Set the spin programme. The filter of the drain pump is blocked. Clean the filter of the drain pump. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Balance problems with the laundry load. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Possible solution The appliance fills with water and drains immediately. The end of the drain hose is too low. Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The washing results are not satisfactory. The detergent you used was not sufficient or correct. Increase the detergent quantity or use a different one. You did not remove stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains. Incorrect temperature was set.
www.aeg.com/au INSTALLATION 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.
ENGLISH 29 6. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully lay the appliance down with the rear side on the packaging. Make sure you do not damage the hoses. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Pull up the appliance back into 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.
www.aeg.com/au 12. Cover the holes with the plastic caps provided 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. POSITIONING AND LEVELLING • Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. • Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance.
ENGLISH 31 THE INLET HOSE • Connect the hose to the appliance. Turn the inlet hose only left or right. Loosen 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 ¾” 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.
www.aeg.com/au WATER DRAINAGE There are different procedures to connect the drain hose: 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.
ENGLISH 33 WARRANTY FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ALL AEG BRANDED APPLIANCES This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for AEG Appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Appliance. 1.
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ENGLISH SERVICE AUSTRALIA www.aeg.com/au FOR SERVICE or to find the address of your nearest state service centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 1300 363 664 OR EMAIL customercare@aegaustralia.com.au For the cost of a local call (Australia only) FOR SPARE PARTS or to find the address of your nearest state spare parts centre in Australia PLEASE CALL 13 13 50 OR EMAIL customercare@aegaustralia.com.
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