L7FE7261BI 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 7 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 17 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 1 Wool/Silk Denim Outdoor 20min 3kg 2 90° 1200 Cottons Eco 60° 900 Synthetics 40° 700 Delicates 30° Cottons Duvet Anti-allergy Sport Steam Rinse Spin/Drain 5 Time Save Start/ Pause Delay Start 20° Cold 11 Night 10 The permanent options are set by holding pressed the relative button for at least 3 seconds.
www.aeg.com Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Reset position ( ). • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. • Cycle end ( ). ). ). • Warning code (e.g. • Error indicator ( ). ). Time Save indicator. Anti-stain indicator. Extra Rinse indicator. Steam phase indicator. Add garments indicator. it lights at the beginning of the washing phase, when it is still possible to pause the appliance and add more laundry. Child safety lock indicator. Machine clean indicator.
ENGLISH dashes to indicate that no programme was selected. 6.4 Temp. When you select a washing programme, the appliance automatically proposes a default temperature. 19 As the programme is very quiet, it is suitable for use at night time when 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 only the draining phase. The indicator Cold = cold water.
www.aeg.com Recommended when you use fabric softener. 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. 6.11 Child Lock With this option you can prevent children from playing with the control panel. To activate/deactivate this option, hold the Plus Steam button pressed until the indicator display. comes on/goes off on the 6.
ENGLISH very quick cycle for a smaller lightly soiled load (max. half load recommended). 21 Time Save with steam programmes the shortest cycle to freshen up a small amount of laundry. When setting a steam programme, this button allows to chose three steam levels and the programme duration is reduced accordingly: The Time Save is available only with the programmes in the table. • : maximum. • : medium. • : minimum.
www.aeg.com Programme Default temperature Temperature range Reference spin speed Maximum load Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1200 rpm 3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil. 1200 rpm 2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fabrics requiring gentler washing . Normal soil. 1200 rpm 7 kg White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organisms thanks to a washing phase with the temperature maintained above 60°C for some minutes.
ENGLISH Programme Default temperature Temperature range Reference spin speed Maximum load 23 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Special programmes 1200 rpm 7 kg All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fabrics. To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. 1200 rpm 7 kg All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Programme for rinsing and spinning the laundry. The default spin speed is the one used for cotton programmes.
www.aeg.com Programme Default temperature Temperature range Reference spin speed 1200 rpm Outdoor 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Maximum load 2 kg4) 1 kg5) 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. The recommended laundry load is 2 kg.
ENGLISH Programme Default temperature Temperature range Wool/Silk 40 °C 40 °C - Cold Reference spin speed 1200 rpm (1200 - 400 rpm) Maximum load 1.5 kg 25 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol6). 1) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values.
www.aeg.com Spin/Drain Rinse ■ ■ 20min 3kg Outdoor Denim Wool/Silk ■ ■ ■ Duvet ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■3) ■ Time Save Steam Delay Start Plus Steam2) Soft Plus 2) Prewash1) No spin Quiet Rinse Hold Programme Spin 26 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) Prewash and Stains cannot be selected together. 2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 3) If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only. 7.
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 After touching the Start/Pause button: 1. The ProSense System starts estimating the weight of the load to calculate the real programme duration. During this phase the Time placed below the Manager bars time digits play a simple animation. 2. After about 15-20 minutes the Time Manager bars disappear and new cycle duration is displayed.
ENGLISH 4. Keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours. 5. Close the water tap. 10.13 Draining water out after end of cycle If you have chosen a programme or an option that does not empty out the water of the last rinse, the programme is completed, but: • The time area shows and the . display shows the door locked • The indicator of the Start/Pause button starts flashing. • The drum still turns at regular intervals to prevent creases in the laundry.
www.aeg.com • Use a washing bag to wash small and/or delicate items (e.g. underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ). • A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase leading to excessive vibration. If this occurs: a. interrupt the programme and open the door (refer to "Daily Use" chapter); b. manually redistribute the load so that the items are spaced evenly around the tub; c. press the Start/Pause button. The spin phase continues.
ENGLISH 33 12. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 12.1 External cleaning Clean the appliance with mild soap and warm water only. Fully dry all the surfaces. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 12.
www.aeg.com 1. Remove all laundry from the drum. 2. Run a Cottons programme with the highest temperature. 3. Add a small quantity of powder detergent into the empty drum, in order to rinse out any left residues. Occasionally, at the end of a cycle the display may show the icon : this is a recommendation to perform the “drum cleaning”. Once the drum cleaning has been performed, the icon disappears. 12.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 3.
ENGLISH Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. 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 35 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 . Proceed as follows to clean the pump: 2 1.
www.aeg.com 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. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate.
ENGLISH 37 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. 12.
www.aeg.com 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 • - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch it off and switch on again. The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. • - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. • - The appliance does not fill with water properly.
www.aeg.com Problem The appliance does not fill with water properly. Possible solution • Make sure that the water tap is open. • Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. • Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. • Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks, damages or bends. • Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct.
ENGLISH 41 Problem Possible solution The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates. • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to "Installation instruction". • Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to "Installation instruction". • Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The programme duration • The ProSense System is able to adjust the programme duincreases or decreases ration according to the type and the laundry load size.
www.aeg.com 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. 4. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door. 14. CONSUMPTION VALUES Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant standards.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (kg) Wool/Silk 30°C 43 Energy Water Approxi- Remainconsump- consump- mate pro- ing moistion (kWh) tion (litre) gramme ture (%)1) duration (minutes) 1.5 0.14 60 70 30 Standard 60°C cotton 7 0.93 52 250 53 Standard 60°C cotton 3.5 0.70 41 205 53 Standard 40°C cotton 3.5 0.55 41 200 53 Standard cotton programmes 1) At the end of spin phase. Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.48 0.
www.aeg.com Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1151 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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