L7FC8432BI USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4 3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................6 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................16 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 staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments; – areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes. Do not exceed the maximum load of 8 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter). The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
ENGLISH • Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather. • The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean. • Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
www.aeg.com substances. It can damage rubber parts of the washing machine. Prewash such fabrics by hand before loading them into the washing machine. • Do not touch the glass door while a programme is in operation. The glass can get hot. 2.5 Service • To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre. • Use original spare parts only. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies. • Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
ENGLISH 7 3.3 Unpacking WARNING! Use the gloves. WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance. 1. Put two polystyrene packaging elements on the floor under the appliance. WARNING! It is strongly recommended that this action is carries out by two persons. 2. Carefully put the appliance down on its rear side. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 3. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 1 2 4.
www.aeg.com 5. 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. 6. Remove the three bolts, the hose holders and plastic spacers by using the spanner supplied with the appliance. F 7. Close the holes with the plastic caps you find in the user manual bag. Put the smallest cap F in upper hole and the two bigger caps G in lower holes.
ENGLISH 3.5 Positioning and levelling 1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. WARNING! Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance. Bring the appliance near the furniture recess before levelling it. For more details, refer to paragraph "Building in". x4 2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation.
www.aeg.com The inlet hose 1. Remove the inlet hose from inside the drum. 2. To connect the water inlet hose towards the proper direction and with the proper inclination, check the position of the water tap before connecting it to the back of the appliance. Make sure the hose is nor kinked, squashed but neither tensed. 45 20 O O 3. Connect the hose to the back of the appliance. Do not turn the inlet hose downwards, but turn it left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 4.
ENGLISH 11 To a stand pipe with vent-hole Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm (23.6”) and not more than 100 cm (39.3”). The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 40 mm - min. 1.6”) must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose. Ø 40 mm max.600 mm To a sink spigot Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with the supplied cable tie L.
www.aeg.com 596 mm If hoses run behind the appliance, make sure that nothing closes the small recess indicated with the measures 50 x 50 mm. 553 mm 819 mm 50 mm 50 mm 140 mm 76 mm The appliance is also equipped with an adhesive sponge pad H that you can find inside the drum. Attach it on the top of the appliance where indicated in the drawing. When levelling the appliance under the furniture, DO NOT squeeze the sponge pad.
ENGLISH 13 1. Remove the screws of the top cover on the rear of the appliance and install the antitilting device as shown in the drawing. ~10mm 2. Adjust the anti-tilting device so that the distance from the counter is 10mm. Loosen the nut counterclockwise with a 3mm wrench. Adjust the height and turn the nut clockwise to fix it. 3.9 Preparation and assembly of the cupboard door The dimensions of the cupboard door should be: • width min. 595 - max. 598 mm; • thickness 16-22 mm.
www.aeg.com Reversibility of the cupboard door Carry out the cupboard door reversibility before the appliance is built in completely. N M If the cupboard door has to be opened from left to right, invert the position of the hinge supports M with the magnetic plate N and lower plate O. O M N Make sure that the plate with magnet is on the upper position. O Cupboard door preparation For countersinking the door, it is recommended to call a professional.
ENGLISH 15 Set the position of the lower hole respecting dimensions and distances shown in the drawing (449 mm). Countersink the holes. 16-22 mm Ø 35 mm 449 mm 12,5 - 14 mm 22±1,5 mm 595-598 mm A Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes (dia. 35 mm, depth 12.5 - 14 mm depending on the depth of cupboard door) on the inner side of the door. The hinges will be fixed to the door by means of the four supplied screws A.
www.aeg.com Counter-magnet The appliance is pre set for a magnetic closure. For a correct closure: 1. Position the screw C and the countermagnet D on the magnetic plate N. Lean the cupboard door against the screw until it leaves a mark. 2. Open the cupboard door and screw the counter-magnet D (steel disk + rubber ring E) with the screw C in the inner side of the cupboard door, where the screw left the mark as described in the first step. 1 N 2 E D C 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4.
ENGLISH 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 1 2 Wool/Silk 4 5 6 7 Cottons Denim Cottons Eco Sport Synthetics 20min 3kg Delicates Duvet Outdoor Anti-allergy Rinse 3 Temp. Time Save Spin Delay Start Start/ Pause Steam Spin/Drain Prewash Stains Extra Rinse Soft Plus Plus Steam On/Off 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Programme dial Spin touch button Temp.
www.aeg.com The Temperature area: Temperature indicator . Cold water indicator. Child safety lock indicator. Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( ). ). ). • Warning code (e.g. • Error indicator ( ). ). Time Save indicator. Steam phase indicator. Anti-crease phase indicator. Drum clean indicator. This is a recommendation to perform the drum cleaning.
ENGLISH 19 6. DIAL AND BUTTONS 6.1 Introduction The options/functions are not available 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 incompatible options/ functions. 6.2 On/Off Press this button for a few seconds to activate or deactivate the appliance. Two different tunes sound while switching the appliance on or off.
www.aeg.com cheaper electricity tariffs are available. In some programmes the rinses are performed with more water. If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the only draining phase. The appliance empties the water out automatically after 18 hours approximately. This option increases the programme duration. The corresponding indicator above the touch button illuminates and also stays permanently on during next cycles until this option is deactivated. 6.9 Permanent Soft Plus 6.
ENGLISH down the Plus Steam button until comes on/goes off on the display. The appliance will default to this option after you switch it off. The Child Lock function may not be available for a few seconds after switching the appliance on. the shortest cycle to freshen up a small amount of laundry. The Time Save is available only with the programmes in the table. indicator 6.12 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start of a programme to a more convenient time.
www.aeg.com 7. PROGRAMMES 7.1 Programme Chart Programme Default temperature Temperature range Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Washing programmes Cottons 40 °C 90 °C - Cold Cottons Eco1) 40 °C 60 °C - 40 °C Synthetics 40 °C 60 °C - Cold Delicates 30 °C 40 °C - Cold 1400 rpm (1400- 400 rpm) 8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil.
ENGLISH Programme Default temperature Temperature range Outdoor 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Reference spin speed Spin speed range 1200 rpm (1200- 400 rpm) Maximum load 2 kg2) 1 kg3) 23 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Synthetic sport items. This programme is designed to gently wash modern outdoor sportswear and is also suitable for gym, cycling or jogging clothes or similar.
www.aeg.com Programme Default temperature Temperature range Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load 1 kg Steam - Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates. Short and gentle steam programme to refresh even your very delicate garments, including very delicate garments with sequins, lace etc. When treating smaller loads, the programme duration can be further reduced by means of the Time Save option.
ENGLISH Programme Default temperature Temperature range 20min 3kg 30 °C 40 °C - 30 °C Sport 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Denim 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Wool/Silk 40 °C 40 °C - Cold Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load 25 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1200 rpm (1200- 400 rpm) 3 kg Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn. 1200 rpm (1200- 400 rpm) 3 kg Synthetic sportswear. Intensive short cycle to deeply wash sportswear.
■ ■ Delicates ■ ■ ■ Outdoor ■ ■ ■ Time Save ■ Delay Start Synthetics Plus Steam ■ Soft Plus ■ Extra Rinse ■ Stains 2) Cottons Eco Prewash1) Programme No Spin www.aeg.
ENGLISH 27 8. SETTINGS 8.1 Acoustic signals This appliance has different acoustic signals, that operate when: • You activate the appliance (special short tune). • You deactivate the appliance (special short tune). • You touch the buttons (click sound). • You make an invalid selection (3 short sounds). • The programme is completed (sequence of sounds for about 2 minutes). • The appliance has a malfunction (sequence of short sounds for about 5 minutes).
www.aeg.com CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry gets caught between the seal and the door to avoid risk of water leakage and damage to the laundry. Washing heavily oiled, greasy stains could cause damage to rubber parts of the washing machine. 10.3 Filling the detergent and additives 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 ( ).
ENGLISH • Do not exceed to liquid detergent dose indicated 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. 29 The related indicator stops flashing and stays on. The programme starts, the door is locked. The display shows the indicator . The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water. 10.7 Starting a programme with the delay start 1.
www.aeg.com 10.8 The ProSense System load detection The programme duration in the display is referred to a medium/high load. After touching the Start/Pause button, the maximum declared load indicator goes off, the ProSense System starts the laundry load detection: 1. The appliance detects the load in the first 30 seconds. In the programmes where Time Save is available, during this phase the Time Save bars placed below the time digits play a simple animation. The drum rotates shortly. 2.
ENGLISH 10.11 Opening the door Adding garments 10.13 Draining water out after end of cycle If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum is still rotating you should not open the door. While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. The display shows the indicator . 1. Touch the Start/Pause button. In the display the related door lock indicator goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items.
www.aeg.com Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. If the dial is rotated to the "Reset" position , the appliance automatically turns off in 30 seconds. 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 33 • To help the environment, do not use more than the recommended quantity of detergent. • Follow the instructions that you find on packaging of the detergents or other treatments without exceeding • To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system. Refer to "Water hardness". the indicated maximum level ( ). • Use the recommended detergents for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil.
www.aeg.com 12.4 Door seal 12.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser To prevent possible deposits of dried detergent or clotted fabric softener and/or formation of mould in the detergent dispenser drawer, once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure: Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. 1. Open the drawer. Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out. 12.5 Cleaning the drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent unwanted deposits.
ENGLISH 35 12.7 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. 4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum. 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 .
www.aeg.com 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter. 180˚ 3. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anti-clockwise direction to open it, without removing. Let the water flow out. 4. When the bowl is full of water, turn the filter back and empty the container. 5. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out. 1 6. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it 2 7.
ENGLISH 37 8. Clean the filter under the water tap. 2 9. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 1 2 10. Close the pump cover. 1 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. Start the programme to drain the water.
www.aeg.com 12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1 2 3 45° 20° 12.9 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain pump' paragraph. 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. Start the programme to drain the water. 12.
ENGLISH 39 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. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check. In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously: • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable.
www.aeg.com 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 no 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 41 Problem Possible solution You cannot open the appliance door. • Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub, has been selected. • Make sure that the washing programme is finished. • Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. • Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power. • This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
www.aeg.com 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 3. Pull the emergency unlock trigger downward once. Pull it once again, keep it tensed and, in the meanwhile, open the appliance door. The emergency unlock trigger is located where indicated by the following picture. CAUTION! Risk of burns! Make sure that the water temperature is not too high and the laundry is not hot. If necessary, wait until they cool down.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (kg) 43 Energy Water Approxi- Remainconsump- consump- mate pro- ing moistion (kWh) tion (litre) gramme ture (%)1) duration (minutes) Delicates 40°C 2 0.30 47 60 35 Wool/Silk 30°C 1.5 0.15 58 70 30 Standard 60°C cotton 8 0.82 54 295 52 Standard 60°C cotton 4 0.56 39 235 52 Standard 40°C cotton 4 0.53 40 235 52 Standard cotton programmes 1) At the end of spin phase. Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.30 0.
www.aeg.com Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1351 rpm 1) The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not lower than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). If you cannot connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic system, connect it to your domestic cold water storage system. Make sure not to exceed a distance of 5.02 m (16.5 ft) between the appliance inlet hose and the bottom of the water storage tank. 2) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 16.
ENGLISH The 'standard 60 °C cotton programme' and the 'standard 40 °C cotton programme' are the standard washing programmes to which the information in the label and the fiche relates, these programmes are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and they are the most efficient in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
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