L6FBG842R USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4 3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................5 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................10 5.
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.
www.aeg.com • • • • • • • • The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering. The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre. Old hose sets must not be reused. If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
ENGLISH 2.2 Electrical connection • The appliance must be earthed. • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply. • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. • Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
www.aeg.com 3.1 Unpacking WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance. WARNING! Use the gloves. 1. Use a cutter to cut through external film. 5. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. 6. Put the front polystyrene packaging element on the floor under the appliance. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 2. Remove the external film. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 3.
ENGLISH 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is due to the testing with water of the appliance in factory. 7 We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movement of the appliance. 3.2 Installation on suspended flooring Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
www.aeg.com 45 20 O O x4 The appliance must be level and stable. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation. Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position. 3. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4" thread. 3.4 The inlet hose 1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance. 2.
ENGLISH 9 4. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see the picture), you can push it directly into the stand pipe. 2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall. Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains. 5. Without the plastic hose guide: Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clip. Refer to the illustration. Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water.
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ENGLISH 11 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 3 2 1 4 5 12 1 Programme dial 2 Display 3 Eco touch button 4 Time Save touch button 5 Rinse touch button • Extra rinse option • Skipping wash phase Rinse only 6 Start/Pause touch button 7 Stains/Prewash touch button 8 9 10 11 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 • Stains option • Prewash option Delay Start touch button Soft Plus touch button Spin reduction touch button Temperature touch button On/Off push button 5.2 Display MIX Maximum load indicator.
www.aeg.com Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. or ). ). • Cycle end ( ). • Warning code ( ). Washing phase indicator. It flashes during prewash and wash phase. Rinsing phase indicator. It flashes during rinse phase. The Extra Rinse option. The extra rinse is set . indicator appears above the when a Spinning and draining phase indicator. It flashes during spin and drain phase. Child safety lock indicator.
ENGLISH 6.2 Introduction The options/functions are not selectable with all washing programmes. Check the compatibility between options/functions and washing programmes in the "Programme Chart". An option/function can exclude another one, in this case the appliance doesn't allow you to set the incompatible options/functions together. 6.3 Temperature When you select a washing programme, the appliance automatically proposes a default temperature.
www.aeg.com containing sand, dust , mud and other solid particles. The options can increase the programme duration. 6.6 Rinse With this button you can select one of the following options: • Extra rinse option This option adds a few rinses according to the selected washing programme. Use this option for persons allergic to detergent residues and in areas where the water is soft. This option increases slightly the programme duration.
ENGLISH 15 7. PROGRAMMES 7.1 Programme Chart Washing programmes Programme Programme description Washing programmes Cottons White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme Cottons at 60 °C and the programme Cottons at 40 °C with the option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme».
www.aeg.com Programme Programme description Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor Synthetic sport items. This programme is designed to gently wash modern outdoor sporting garments and is also suitable for sporting clothes such as gym, cycling or jogging and similar. The recommended laundry load is 2,5 kg. Waterproof, waterproof-breathable fabrics and water-repellent items.
ENGLISH Programme 17 Default tempera- Maximum spin speed Maximum load ture Spin speed range Temperature range Synthetics 40 °C 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg Delicates 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg Wool/Silk 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1,5 kg 60 °C 1400 rpm 1400 rpm - 400 rpm 8 kg 20 min.
■ ■ ■ ■ Stains 1) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Prewash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Extra rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ Rinse only ■ ■ ■ 2) ■ ■ ■ Time Save3) ■ ■ ■ Delay Start ■ ■ ■ Soft Plus ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Duvet ■ Outdoor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Drain/Spin Easy Iron 20 min. - 3 kg Anti-Allergy Delicates ■ Synthetics ■ Cottons Wool/Silk www.aeg.com Programme 18 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
ENGLISH 19 8. SETTINGS 8.1 Child Lock With this option you can prevent children from playing with the control panel. • To activate/deactivate this option, touch the Spin and the Stain/Prewash buttons simultaneously until the indicator comes on/goes off on the display. You can activate this option: • After you touch the Start/Pause button: all the buttons and the programme dial are deactivated (except On/Off button ). • Before you touch the Start/Pause button: the appliance cannot start.
www.aeg.com 4. Close the door firmly. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results. CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 10.
ENGLISH 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. Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner. 6. Carefully close the detergent dispenser. 21 The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes.
www.aeg.com Changing the delay start after the countdown has started 10.9 Programme phase indicators To change the delay start: When the programme starts the indicator of the running phase flashes and the other phase indicators are steady on. 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related indicator flashes. 2. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. 3. Touch the Start/Pause button again to start the new countdown. E.g.
ENGLISH 10.12 Opening the door If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door. While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. 1. Touch the button Start/Pause. In the display the related door lock indicator goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items. 3. Close the door and touch the button Start/Pause. The programme or the delay start continues. 10.
www.aeg.com Press the On/Off button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. 11. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 11.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool.
ENGLISH • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. • If you pre-treat the stains, you can use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. • To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system. Refer to "Water hardness". 25 additive for water softening. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use him. To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority.
www.aeg.com For a complete cleaning: 1. Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 2. Run a short cotton programme at high temperature or use if is available programme Machine Clean. Add a small quantity of powder detergent into empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues. 12.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 3.
ENGLISH 27 Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum does not turn. • The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump. • The display shows the alarm code . WARNING! • Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates. • Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot. Wait until the water cools down 5. When the bowl is full of water, close the drainage duct back and empty the container. 6.
www.aeg.com 12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter. 1 10. Clean the filter under the water tap. 2 3 2. Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut. 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise.
ENGLISH 29 values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 45° 20° 12.9 Emergency drain 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. 5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again.
www.aeg.com WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. 13.2 Possible failures Problem Possible solution The programme does not start. Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown. Deactivate the Child Lock function, if it is on.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usual. Set the spin programme. 31 Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. This problem may be caused by balance problems. There is water on the floor. Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution Too much foam in the Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the washing cycle. After the washing cycle, there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer. Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for powder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent). Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser according the indications given in this user manual. After the check, activate the appliance.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (kg) 4 Standard 40°C cotton 33 Energy Water Approxi- Remainconsump- consump- mate pro- ing moistion (kWh) tion (litre) gramme ture (%)1) duration (minutes) 0,51 40 226 52 1) At the end of spin phase. Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.30 0.30 The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC 15.
www.aeg.com 16. ACCESSORIES 16.1 Available in www.aeg.com/shop or from authorised dealer The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by using the correct stacking kit manufactured and approved by AEG. Only appropriate accessories approved by AEG ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances.
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