EN User Manual Washing Machine L 72270 VFL
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 6 4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................6 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 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. Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
ENGLISH • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. 2.3 Water connection • Do not cause damage to the water hoses. • Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear. • Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance. 2.
www.aeg.com 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Rating plate Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance 6 7 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 ECO 20 Min.
ENGLISH 4.2 Display A B C D Temperature area: Temperature indicator A Cold water indicator. Spin area: Spin speed indicator B No Spin indicator1) Rinse Hold indicator 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme. Display indicators: Washing phase Rinses phase Spin phase C Child safety lock Door locked You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol flashes. Wait till the symbols is off before opening the door.
www.aeg.com Time area: Programme duration Delay start D Alarm codes Message of error Programme is completed 5. PROGRAMMES 5.1 Programme Chart Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Washing programmes Cottons 95°C - Cold Cottons + Prewash 95°C - Cold 7 kg 1200 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. 7 kg 1200 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and normal soil.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range 9 Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 3,5 kg 1200 rpm Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items. Normal soil. 1,5 kg 1200 rpm Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and Spin/Drain 7 kg 1200 rpm To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fabrics. Rinse 7 kg 1200 rpm To rinse and spin the laundry.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1,5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle removes odours from the laundry.6) Steam Refresh 40°C Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. 1,5 kg Steam Anticrease 40°C 1) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase.
ENGLISH Programme 1) ■ ■ 20 Min.- 3 Kg 2) 11 3) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4) ■ 1) The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower then 40°C. 2) If you set Extra Rinse option, the appliance adds some additional rinses. In the Rinse programme, if you set a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin. 3) If you set a shorter duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size.
www.aeg.com At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme duration for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can be greatly 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; actual load 1 kg, the programme duration will be less than 1 hour).
ENGLISH 13 7. SETTINGS 7.1 Acoustic signals The acoustic signals operate 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 and time for 6 seconds. at the same If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 7.
www.aeg.com When you set this option, put the stain • The display shows the indicator remover into compartment . Rinse Hold . This option increases the programme duration. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C. 8.7 Spin With this option you can decrease the default spin speed. The display shows the indicator of the set speed. • Set this option to reduce creasing. • The washing programme ends with water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing.
ENGLISH 15 10.4 Check the position of the flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser. 1 2 CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry becomes trapped between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 10.3 Filling the detergent and additives Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. Compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
www.aeg.com 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 in 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. Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer. 10.5 Setting a programme 1.
ENGLISH 10.10 Interrupting a programme and changing a option You can change only some options before they operate. 1. Press button Start/Pause. The related indicator flashes. 2. Change the option set. 3. Press the button Start/Pause again. The programme continues. 10.11 Cancelling a running programme 1. Press button On/Off to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. 2. Press button On/Off again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme.
www.aeg.com You must drain the water to open the door: 1. If necessary, decrease the spin speed. 2. Press the Start/Pause button. The appliance drains the water and spins. 3. When the programme is completed and the door lock indicator goes off, you can open the door . 4. Press On/Off some seconds to deactivate the appliance. The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately18 hours. 10.
ENGLISH • • • • • – liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. Do not mix different types of detergents. To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products. Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil.
www.aeg.com Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. 12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 3. 4. 12.6 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2.
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www.aeg.com 12.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 45° 20° 12.8 Emergency drain Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2.
ENGLISH 23 13. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 13.1 Introduction The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • • - The appliance does not drain the water. • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution The appliance does not fill with water and drain immediately. Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The hose may be too low. The appliance does not drain the water. Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution The cycle is longer than the time displayed. An unbalanced laundry load increases the duration time. This is a normal behaviour of the appliance. The washing results are not satisfactory. Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent. 25 Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Make sure that you set the correct temperature. Decrease the laundry load. You cannot set an option.
www.aeg.com 15. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Please recycle all materials marked with the symbol . Dispose of all packaging materials appropriately and help to protect the environment, and future generations. Do not dispose of electrical equipment marked with the symbol * along with the general house hold waste. Dispose all electrical goods via applicable local authority collections, or at local authority or, commercial recycling centres.
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