EN User Manual Washing Machine L 73476 WVFL
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 5 4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................7 5.
ENGLISH 1. 3 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.
www.aeg.com • • • • • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
ENGLISH • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. 2.3 Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • 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. 2.4 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • Use this appliance in a household only.
www.aeg.com 3.2 Available from your authorized dealer Only appropriate accessories approved by AEG ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Available from your authorized dealer. If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. Stacking kit Available from your authorized vendor.
ENGLISH 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 10 1 On/Off button (Ein/Aus) 2 Programme knob 3 Display 4 Start Pause button (Start/Pause) 5 Delay start button (Zeitvorwahl) 9 8 7 6 5 4 7 Extra rinse button (Extra Spülen) 8 Stain button (Flecken) 9 Spin reduction button (U./Min.) 10 Temperature button (Temp.) 6 Time save button (Zeit Sparen) 4.2 Display A B Temperature area: A Temperature indicator Cold water indicator.
www.aeg.com 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 Child safety lock C 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. You can open the door only when the symbol goes off.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Koch/Bunt 95°C - Cold Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 7 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. 7 kg Koch/Bunt + Vor- 1400 rpm wäsche 95°C - Cold Pflegeleicht + Vorwäsche 60°C - Cold Leichtbügeln 60°C - Cold Feinwäsche 40°C - Cold Wolle/Seide 40°C - Cold Schleudern/ White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and normal soil. 7 kg White and coloured cotton.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature range Schnell Intensiv 60°C - 40°C 20 Min. - 3 kg 40°C - 30°C Baumwolle Eco4) 60°C - 40°C Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 5 kg 1200 rpm Quick washing programme for white/fast colour cottons and mixed fabrics with light soil level. 3 kg 1200 rpm Cottons and synthetics items with light soil level or worn only once. 7 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and colour-fast cotton. Normal soil.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range 11 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 helps to dewrinkle the laundry. Glätten 40°C 1) To reduce the creases of the laundry, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase. The appliance adds some rinses. 2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle washing.
www.aeg.com Programme Zeitvoren1) Spülen 2)Sparen 3) wahl Fleck- U./ Min. Schnell Intensiv ■ 20 Min. - 3 kg ■ Baumwolle Eco ■ ■ Extra Zeit ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (kg) Energy con- Water consumption sumption (kWh) (litre) ApproxiRemaining mate promoisture gramme du- (%)1) ration (minutes) Koch/Bunt 60 °C 7 1,30 62 157 52 Koch/Bunt 40 °C 7 0,80 62 154 52 Pflegeleicht 40 °C 3.5 0,53 45 127 35 Feinwäsche 40 °C 3.5 0,57 53 100 35 1.5 0,25 45 56 30 Wolle/Seide 30 °C 2) 13 Standard cotton programmes Standard 60 °C cotton 7 0,87 52 240 52 Standard 60 °C cotton 3.5 0,75 41 215 52 Standard 40 °C cotton 3.
www.aeg.com 7.3 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. • To activate/deactivate this option press Zeitvorwahl and Zeit Sparen at the same time until the indicator Extra Spülen comes on/goes off. 8. OPTIONS 8.1 Programme knob When you set this option, put the stain Turn this knob to set a programme. The related programme indicator comes on. remover into compartment 8.
ENGLISH 15 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase. This activates the drain system. 2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase. 3. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. 10. DAILY USE 10.1 Activating the appliance 1. Open the water tap. 2. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 3.
www.aeg.com 1 2 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. A 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. 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 4.
ENGLISH The programme starts, the door is locked. The display show the indicator . The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water. 10.7 Behaviour of the appliance After approximately 15 minutes from the start of the programme: • The appliance adjusts automatically the cycle time to the laundry you have put in the drum to have perfect washing results in the minimum necessary time. • The display shows the new time value. 10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start 1.
www.aeg.com 10.13 Opening the door when the delay start is active The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. While the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. To open the appliance door: The door lock indicator door stays locked. is on. The 1. Press button Start/Pause. You must drain the water to open the door: In the display the door lock indicator goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. 3. Close the door and press button Start/Pause. The delay start continues.
ENGLISH 11.1 The laundry load • 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.
www.aeg.com 12. CARE AND CLEANING 12.3 Maintenance wash WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this: 12.1 External cleaning Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces. • Remove the laundry from the drum. • Set the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of detergent.
ENGLISH 3. 4. 12.6 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2. 1 1 2 3. 4.
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ENGLISH 23 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 again the drain system: 1.
www.aeg.com 13. TROUBLESHOOTING • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door! 13.1 Introduction • The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. • First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the Authorised Service Centre. - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch off and switch on again.
ENGLISH 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. 25 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.
www.aeg.com 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. 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.
ENGLISH 27 15. 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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