L 87480 FL L 87680 FL WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
CONTENTS 4 6 7 8 8 9 14 18 18 18 19 20 21 23 25 30 33 SAFETY INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 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 HINTS AND TIPS CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALLATION SERVICE When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
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. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop, you’ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly.
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.
ENGLISH • • • • • • internal components and cause leakages or malfunctions. Do not install and connect a damaged appliance. Make sure to remove all packaging and transport bolts. Make sure that the mains plug is disconnected from the mains socket during installation. Only a qualified person must do the electrical installation, the plumbing and the installation of the appliance. This to prevent the risks of structural damage or injury.
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS PACKAGING MATERIALS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. ECOLOGICAL HINTS • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry. • If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature.
ENGLISH 7 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Dimensions Width / Height / Depth Total depth Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency 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 600 / 850 / 605 mm 640 mm 230-240 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz IPX4 Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum load Cotton Spin s
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 11 6 12 7 1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser 7 Feet for the appliance level 8 Water drain hose 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 9 Water inlet valve 10 Mains cable 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump 11 Transit bolts 12 Feet for the appliance level ACCESSORIES 1 2 4 3 1 Spanner To remove the transit bolts. 2 Plastic caps To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts.
ENGLISH 9 CONTROL PANEL 1 2 Anticrease 3 Cottons Refresh Extra Silent Economy Synthetics Super Eco Easy Iron 20 Min. - 3 kg Delicates Jeans Wool/Silk Rinse Duvet Spin/Drain Auto Off Anti-Allergy Temp.
DISPLAY 3 A B C D L E F K G J H I The display shows: The temperature of the set programme A Cold water The spin speed of the set programme B No Spin symbol1) Rinse Hold symbol 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme. Prewash phase Washing phase Rinses phase Spin phase C 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.
ENGLISH 11 You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You can open the door only when the symbol goes off. If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on: • The 'Rinse Hold' function is on. • There is water in the drum. F The delay start symbol comes on when you set the delay start function. G • The programme time When the programme starts, the programme time decreases with steps of 1 minute.
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. The Prewash symbol comes on when you activate the function. L The indicator bar is not fully filled when you set only one of the functions. The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the two functions. START/PAUSE BUTTON 4 Press button 4 to start or interrupt a programme.
ENGLISH - -, the appliance does not heat the water. ACOUSTIC SIGNALS FUNCTION You can hear the acoustic signals when: • You activate the appliance. • You deactivate the appliance. • You press the buttons. • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press button 8 and button 7 at the same time for 6 seconds. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate only when you press the buttons and when a malfunction occurs.
PROGRAMMES Programme Type of load Temperature Max. weight of load Cycle description Functions Cotton 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton with normal soil. max. load 8 kg Wash Rinses Long spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) STAIN EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVE2) Extra Silent 95° - Cold White and coloured cotton with normal soil. max. load 8 kg Wash Stop with water in the drum Rinses PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE STAIN TIME SAVE2) Synthetics 60° - Cold Synthetic or mixed fabric items with normal soil.
ENGLISH 15 Programme Type of load Temperature Max. weight of load Cycle description AntiAllergy 60° White cotton items. This programme removes microorganisms thanks to the washing by 60° C and adds one rinse. In this way the wash is more effective. Put a special additive for hygiene in the Stain compartment and set the Stain function. max. load 8 kg Wash SPIN REDUCTION Rinses RINSE HOLD Short spin PREWASH1) STAIN EXTRA RINSE Spin / Drain 0° All fabrics.
6) Set this programme to decrease the time and the consumption of energy and water. Use a special detergent for very low temperature. 7) Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption. The time of the washing programme is extended. STEAM PROGRAMMES Programme1) Type of load Max load Steam Refresh This cycle removes odours from the laundry.
ENGLISH The actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature.
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. USING THE APPLIANCE 1. Open the water tap. 2. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 3. Press button 1 to activate the appliance. 4.
ENGLISH 19 FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 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.
3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. 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 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.
ENGLISH 21 CANCEL A PROGRAMME CANCEL THE DELAY START 1. Press button 1 to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. 2. Press button 1 again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme. 1. Press button 4 . The related indicator flashes. 2. Press button 5 again and again until the display shows 0’. 3. Press button 4 . The programme starts. The appliance does not drain the water.
• Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew and odours. • Close the water tap. The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum: – The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. – The door stays locked. – You must drain the water to open the door. To drain the water: 1. If necessary, decrease the spin speed. 2. Press the Start/Pause button 4 . The appliance drain the water and spin. 3.
ENGLISH 23 HINTS AND TIPS THE LAUNDRY LOAD DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES • Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels. • Do not wash together white and coloured items. • 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.
Water hardness table Level Type Water hardness °dH °T.H. mmol/l Clarke 1 soft 0-7 0-15 0-1.5 0-9 2 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.
ENGLISH 25 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 separately from the laundry wash. EXTERNAL CLEANING CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.
DETERGENT DISPENSER To clean the dispenser: 1 1. Press the lever. 2. Pull the dispenser out. 2 3. 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. • The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain. Remove the top part of the liquid additive compartment.
ENGLISH 27 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. 2 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.
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 THE INLET HOSE FILTER AND THE VALVE FILTER It could be necessary to clean the filters when: • The appliance does not fill with water. • The appliance fills with the water for a long time. • The indicator of button 4 flashes and the display shows the related alarm.
ENGLISH 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. 29 2. Close the water tap. 3.
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.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause The anti-flood device is on. The spin phase does not operate. The programme does not start. 31 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.
Problem Possible cause Possible solution The appliance fills with water and drain 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 the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains. Incorrect temperature was set.
ENGLISH 33 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.
6. Put the front piece 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 35 12. Replace the plastic spacers with the plastic caps. 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. POSITIONING AND LEVELLING x4 • Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. • Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance.
Installation on a not hard floor When you install the appliance on a not hard floor (wooden planks floor), put a rigid support plinth under the appliance feet to prevent the noise and the vibration. Assemble the plinth with a waterproof wood panel (min. 15 mm thick) and at- tach it to the beams of the floor with minimum 2 screws. The plinth must extend of some cm more than the edges of the appliance.
ENGLISH 37 Water-stop device A 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. 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.
• 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.
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