L 98685 FL L 98485 FL EN User manual
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the 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. Always keep these instructions with the appliance also if you move or give it to a different person. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes damage. 1.
www.aeg.com To replace the internal lamp, contact the service centre. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket before the replacement of the internal lamp. 1.6 Installation • The appliance is heavy, be careful when you move it. • Do not transport your appliance without the transit bolts, you can damage internal components and cause leakages or malfunctions. • Do not install and connect a damaged appliance. • Make sure to remove all packaging and transport bolts.
ENGLISH 5 Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency 230 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum load Cotton 8 kg Spin speed Maximum 1400 rpm (L98485FL) 1600 rpm (L98685FL) 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 3.
www.aeg.com 3.1 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. CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 Gewichtssensor Glätten Koch/Bunt Auffrischen Extra Leise Energiesparen Super Eco Pflegeleicht Leichtbügeln Memory 1 20Min.
ENGLISH • You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you press button 6 . – All settings are cancelled. – Press button 1 to activate the appliance again. – Set again the washing programme and all possible options. 7 • After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme. Refer to 'At the end of programme'. 4.3 Programme knob 2 Turn this knob to set a programme. The related programme indicator comes on. 4.
www.aeg.com • The end time of the washing programme . Programme end symbol The symbol comes on when the digits shows the programme end time. • The time of delay – When you set the delayed start the time of the programme end increases by steps of 30 minutes till 10 hours and by steps of one hour till 20 hours. • The end of the programme The display shows a zero. This part comes on only if the door is open - Refer to 'Loading the laundry'.
ENGLISH 9 The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set functions. The default spin speed of the programme. I ___ No spin 1) Rinse hold 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme. The default temperature of the programme. J Cold wash 4.5 DAMPF BUTTON 4 Touch button 4 to set the steam level. This is possible only with programmes where the steam function is available. The duration of the steam phase changes accordingly to your selection. 4.
www.aeg.com FLECKEN Use this function for laundry with hard stains to remove. When you set this function, put the stain . remover into compartment The programme duration increases. This function is not available with a temperature lower than 40° C. VORWÄSCHE Use this function for heavy soil. The appliance adds a prewash phase to the main wash. The programme duration increases. EINWEICHEN Use this function for heavy soil. The appliance soaks the laundry at 30°C for about half an hour before to wash.
ENGLISH 11 5. WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme Temperature Type of load Weight of load Programme description Koch/Bunt 95° - Cold White and colWash oured cotton Rinses with heavy level Long spin of soil. Maximum load 8 kg SPIN REDUCTION SPÜLSTOPP FLECKEN1) VORWÄSCHE2) EINWEICHEN EXTRA SPÜLEN ZEIT SPAREN3) Extra Leise 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton with normal level of soil.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature Type of load Weight of load Programme description Feinwäsche 40° - Cold Rinses Short spin Delicate fabrics Wash as acrylics, visRinses cose, polyester Short spin items with normal soil.
ENGLISH Programme description 13 Programme Temperature Type of load Weight of load Functions Spülen 0° All fabrics Rinse with Maximum load 8 additives kg Spin phase SPIN REDUCTION SPÜLSTOPP EXTRA SPÜLEN7) Jeans 60° - Cold Items like pants, Wash shirts or jackets Rinses in Jeans and al- Short spin so jersey realized with hi-tech materials. Maximum load 8 kg SPIN REDUCTION SPÜLSTOPP VORWÄSCHE 2) EINWEICHEN EXTRA SPÜLEN ZEIT SPAREN3) 20 min.
www.aeg.com 4) This program removes the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by 60°C and adds on rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Important! Put into the compartment Stain a special additive for hygiene and select the option Stain. 5) The default spin speed is for cotton items. Set the spin speed applicable with your laundry. 6) If you select this function the appliance performs only a drain phase. 7) Press button to add rinses.
ENGLISH 15 5.1 Woolmark Certificate The wool wash of this machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool containing garments labeled as «hand wash» provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. M1144 In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. ©The Woolmark Company Pty Ltd. 5.
www.aeg.com 6. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. To activate the drain system, put 2 litre 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. 6.
ENGLISH 3. The indicator of button 6 flashes with red colour. 4. The display shows the default temperature and spin. If it is necessary, touch button 12 and button 11 to change the water temperature and the spin speed. 5. If it is necessary, touch the other buttons to add some functions or to set a delayed start. The display shows the symbol of the set function and the digit ( D ) shows the delayed time. 7.2 Loading the laundry 1. 2. Open the appliance door.
www.aeg.com 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 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.
ENGLISH 4. 19 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 showed in 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. 7.4 Set the delay start 1.
www.aeg.com 1. Touch button 6 . The indicator flashes. 2. Change the function set. 3. 4. 5. 6. Touch button 6 again. The washing programme continues. 7.9 Open the door To open the appliance door: 1. If the temperature and the level of the water is too high, the door lock symbol stays on. You cannot open the door. If necessary, do the following procedure to open the door: 1. Deactivate the appliance. 2. Wait for some minutes. 3. Make sure that no water is in the drum.
ENGLISH • Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first times. • Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. • Empty the pockets and unfold the items. • Turn inside out multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations. • Remove hard stains. • 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.
www.aeg.com 10. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before you clean it. 10.1 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 separately from the laundry wash. 10.2 External cleaning CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 10.
ENGLISH 23 10.6 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. 10.7 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. Clean the dispenser recess with a brush.
www.aeg.com 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 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump.
ENGLISH 25 9. Clean the filter under the water tap and put it back in the pump into the special guides. 10. Make sure that you tighten correctly the filter to prevent leakages. 11. Put the flap back and close the drain pump door. 2 1 10.8 The inlet hose filter and the valve filter • The indicator of button 6 flashes and the display shows the related alarm. Refer to 'Troubleshooting'. It could be necessary to clean the filters when: • The appliance does not fill with water.
www.aeg.com Put the drainage duct back and close the drain pump flap. 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. 2. 3. 4. Close the water tap. Remove the water inlet hose Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. 5. Empty the drain pump.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause The display tells The water drain hose is to check the damaged. drain filter: the appliance does not drain the water. 27 Possible solution Make sure that the water drain hose has no damages. The filter of the drain pump is blocked. Clean the filter of the drain pump. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. The connection of the water drain hose is not correct. Make sure that the connection is correct. The display tells to check the door.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible cause Possible solution The Child Lock function is activated. Deactivate the Child Lock function. There is water on Leakages from the couthe floor. plings of the water hoses. Make sure that the couplings are tight. Leakages from the drain Make sure that the drain pump pump. filter is tight. You cannot open the appliance door. The water drain hose is damaged. Make sure that the water inlet hose has no damages. The washing programme is in operation.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause After a steam programme, garments are not sufficiently smooth. A wrong STEAM proNote the composition of the gramme has been selec- fabric. ted (e.g. Synthetic instead of Cotton). 29 Possible solution Excessive laundry load. Reduce the laundry load The drum is emp- It is necessary to set a ty and the distare. play shows there is some weight in . Press button 1 to deactivate the appliance and to activate it again. The drum is full but the display shows 0.0 kg.
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. 31 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. 12.3 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 33 • 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. This device prevents water leaks in the hose because of its natural ageing. The red sector in the window «A» shows this fault .
www.aeg.com • 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. Without the plastic hose guide.
ENGLISH 13. 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. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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