L 85275 XFL EN User manual
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 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 mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. 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.
www.aeg.com Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture Water supply pressure IPX4 Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Cold water Water supply 1) 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 4.1 Accessories 1 1 Spanner 2 To remove the transit bolts. 2 Plastic caps 4 To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts. 3 Anti-flood inlet hose To prevent possible leakage 4 Plastic hose guide To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink. 3 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.
www.aeg.com 5.1 AUTO Off button 1 Press this button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. The AUTO OFF function automatically deactivates the appliance to stop the energy consumption when: • You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you press button 4 . – All settings are cancelled. – Press button 1 to activate the appliance again. – Set again the washing programme and all possible options.
ENGLISH 9 The phase symbols • When a programme is set, all the symbols of the phases related to the programme come on. • When the programme starts, only the symbol of the phase in operation flashes. • When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase is on. D The steam symbol comes on when you set a Steam programme. E The detergent overdosing comes on at the end of the cycle when the appliance detects too much detergent. You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on.
www.aeg.com If you make a wrong selection the message Err indicates that the selection is not possible. The time save symbol comes on when you set one of the programme duration: J • Shortened duration • Extra Quick The extra rinse symbol comes on when this function is activated. K The value shows the total number of the rinses. The indicator bar is fully filled when you set to the maximum number of rinses. The Stain symbol comes on when you activate the function.
ENGLISH recommend that you use this function when you have laundry with a high level of soil. The set of this function increases the programme duration. 5.9 Spin button 9 Press this button to: • Decrease the maximum speed of the spin phase of the programme. The display shows only the spin speeds available with the set programme. • Deactivate the spin phase. • Activate the 'Rinse Hold' function. Set this function to prevent fabric creases.
www.aeg.com 6. PROGRAMMES Programme Temperature Type of load Max. weight of load Cottons 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton Wash with heavy level of soil. Rinses max. load 7 kg Long spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1)/ STAINS2) EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVE3) Extra Silent 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton Wash with normal level of soil. Rinses max.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature Type of load Max. weight of load Cycle description Functions Anti-Allergy 60° White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60° C and adds on rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Put a special additive for hygiene in the Prewash compartment and select the option Stain. max. load 7 kg Wash Rinses Long spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1)/ STAINS2) EXTRA RINSE Spin / Drain4) All fabrics.
www.aeg.com 2) The Stain function is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C. 3) If you select the Extra Quick duration, we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the load. It is possible to load fully the appliance, however the washing results are reduced. 4) To select the DRAIN programme only, set the function NO SPIN. 5) Press EXTRA RINSE button to add rinses. With a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
ENGLISH 15 7. CONSUMPTION VALUES At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can greatly be reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 7 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration don’t reach 1 hour).
www.aeg.com 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. 9. USING THE APPLIANCE 1. 2. 3. Open the water tap. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. Press button 1 to activate the appliance. 4. Put the laundry in the appliance. 5. Use the correct quantity of detergent and additives. 6.
ENGLISH 17 The detergent compartment for the washing phase. If you use a liquid detergent, put it 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. Flap for powder or liquid detergent Turn it (up or down) in the correct position to use powder or liquid detergent.
www.aeg.com 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. 9.3 Setting and starting a programme 1. 2. Turn the programme knob. The related programme indicator comes on. The appliance does not drain the water. 2. The indicator of button 4 flashes with red colour. 3.
ENGLISH To open the appliance door: 1. Press button 4 . The door lock symbol in the display goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. 3. Close the appliance door and press button 4 . The programme or the delay start continues. 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.
www.aeg.com • Wash with a special detergent heavy soil stains. • Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase. • Do not wash in the appliance : – Laundry without hems or with cuts – Underwired bras. – Use a washing bag to wash small items. • A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. 10.
ENGLISH 21 11.1 Descaling 11.3 Maintenance wash 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 separately from the laundry wash. With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this: • Empty the laundry from the drum.
www.aeg.com 3. 4. 5. 6. 11.7 Drain pump Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean. Remove the top part of the liquid additive compartment. Clean all the parts with water. Clean the dispenser recess with a brush. Put back the dispenser in the recess. • The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain. WARNING! 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates.
ENGLISH 3. 4. 5. 1 6. 23 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. When the container is full of water, put the drainage duct back again and empty the container. Do steps 4 and 5 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump. Pull back the drainage duct and turn the filter to remove it. 2 2 1 11.
www.aeg.com To clean the water inlet filters: Close the water tap. Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap. 3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 20° 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° 11.9 Emergency drain Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water.
ENGLISH 25 12. TROUBLESHOOTING The start of the appliance does not occur 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 Problem Possible cause The anti-flood device is on. The spin phase does not operate. The programme does not start. There is water on the floor. 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.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Possible solution The appliance fills The end of the drain with water and hose is too low. drain immediately. The washing results are not satisfactory. 27 Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The detergent you used Increase the detergent quantity was not sufficient or cor- or use a different one. rect. You did not remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains.
www.aeg.com 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. 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.
ENGLISH 7. 8. 29 Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 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. 12. Put the plastic caps in the holes. You can find these caps in the user manual bag.
www.aeg.com 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. 13.3 Positioning and levelling • Install the appliance on a flat hard 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 • Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level.
ENGLISH 31 13.4 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.
www.aeg.com 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 . If this occur, close the water tap and contact the service centre to replace the hose. A 13.5 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.
ENGLISH 33 • If the end of the drain hose is this (see the drawing), you can push it directly into the stand pipe. Without the plastic hose guide. • To a sink spigot. Refer to the illustration. Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clip. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent that remaining particles go in the appliance from the sink. • Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clip. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm.
www.aeg.com 13.6 In the interest of the environment • Connect the appliance to the FOUL system for the drain water. The sewage works keeps the drain water for the treatment before to release safely it into a river. Do not connect this appliance to the surface drain system of the water because it releases the drain water directly into a river or stream without a treatment and this can cause of pollution. Contact your local water authority to have more information. 14.
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