L7WC8632BI USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washer Dryer
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................6 3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................7 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................18 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. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.aeg.com • • • • • • • • • • This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – 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. The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding product or below the kitchen worktop if space margins permit.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 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. Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has accumulated around the appliance.
www.aeg.com • • Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket. 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation The installation must comply with relevant national regulations. • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
ENGLISH 2.4 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. • Do not touch the glass door while a programme is in operation. The glass can get hot. • Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items that contain padding or fillings. • If laundry has been washed with a stain remover, carry out an additional rinse cycle before starting a drying cycle.
www.aeg.com 3.2 The appliance is equipped with ... A B C D E x4 x2 x1 x1 x1 F G H L x1 x2 x1 x1 x1 x2 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.
ENGLISH 3. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 1 2 4. Return the appliance in vertical position and remove the socket polystyrene protection. 1 2 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.
www.aeg.com 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. G We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movement of the appliance. 3.4 Installation on suspended flooring Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. To limit vibration we recommend placing a waterproof wooden panel, at least 15 mm thick, under the appliance.
ENGLISH The appliance must be level and stable. CAUTION! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 3.6 Hose and cable connection 900 mm 960 mm 1360 mm max 1000 mm max 1000 mm min. 600 mm 1230 mm 1450 mm min. 600 mm 1100 mm The inlet hose 1. Remove the inlet hose from inside the drum. 2.
www.aeg.com 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. Loosen the ring nut to fix it in the correct position. 5. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4 thread. WARNING! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. Use the hose supplied with appliance. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short.
ENGLISH 13 max.600 mm To a sink spigot Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with the supplied cable tie L. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink. To a wall-pipe Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with the supplied cable tie L. L You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. 3.
www.aeg.com 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. Before proceeding with appliance building in, bring it near the recess and preposition the inlet hose, the drain hose and the mains cable. WARNING! Make sure they are not kinked or squashed. 3.
ENGLISH ~10mm 15 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. Factory pre setting The appliance is originally pre set for the assembly of a cupboard door opening from right to left.
www.aeg.com 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 Make sure that the plate with magnet is on the upper position. M N O Cupboard door preparation For countersinking the door, it is recommended to call a professional. y Align the cupboard door to the furniture correctly. Measure the distance X to fix the height of the hole to countersink the upper hinge.
ENGLISH 17 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. A To align the door perfectly, make sure that the edge of cupboard door is parallel with the appliance edge and to respect the proper opening angle (max. 105 °C). max.
www.aeg.com 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4.1 Appliance overview 1 2 10 3 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hinge supports Detergent dispenser Control panel Magnetic plate Door handle Rating plate Plate with rubber beater 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 Drain pump filter Front feet for levelling the appliance Drain hose Mains cable Inlet hose connection Back feet for levelling the appliance 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 1 NonStop 60min Denim 2 5 Synthetics Delicates Wool/ Handwash 7 Temp.
ENGLISH The permanent options are set by holding pressed the relative button for at least 3 seconds. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 19 9 Mode - Dry touch button and permanent Anti-crease option 10 Time Save touch button and permanent Child Lock option 11 Stains touch button and permanent Soft Plus option 12 Prewash touch button and Programme dial Spin touch button Temp.
www.aeg.com Time Save indicator. Time Dry indicator. Steam phase indicator. Auto Dry indicator: Iron dry Cupboard dry Extra dry Washing phase indicator Extra Rinse indicator. Soft Plus indicator. Drum clean indicator. This is a recommendation to perform the drum cleaning. Refer to paragraph "Cleaning the drum" in "Care and cleaning" chapter. Anti-crease phase indicator. Drying phase indicator. The spin area: Spin speed indicator No Spin indicator. Spin phase is off. Rinse Hold indicator.
ENGLISH 21 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 The options can increase the programme duration. This option increases the programme duration. 6.7 Permanent Extra Rinse 6.10 Time Save With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. With this option you can reduce the programme duration depending on the load size and the degree of soiling.
ENGLISH When setting a steam programme, this button allows to chose three steam levels and the programme duration is reduced accordingly: • : maximum. • : medium. • : minimum. 23 6.14 Auto Dry Touch this button to set one the automatic dryness levels proposed by the appliance. On the display the relevant dryness indicator goes on: • Iron dry: laundry to be ironed. 6.11 Child Lock • With this option you can prevent children from playing with the control panel.
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 Wool/Handwash 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1600 rpm (1600- 400 rpm) 8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil.
ENGLISH Programme Default temperature Temperature range Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load 1 kg Steam - 25 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.
www.aeg.com Programme Default temperature Temperature range Anti-allergy 60 °C Sportswear 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Outdoor 30 °C 40 °C - Cold Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1600 rpm (1600 - 400 rpm) 8 kg White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organisms thanks to a washing phase with the temperature maintained above 60°C for several minutes. This helps remove germs, bacteria, micro-organism and particles.
ENGLISH Programme Default temperature Temperature range Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load 27 Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Reset position. The display shows dashes only. 1) Cottons energy saving programme. This programme at 60ºC with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for data entered in the energy label, in compliance with 96/60/EC Directive. Set this programme to have a good washing results and decrease the energy consumption.
Outdoor Denim ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Time Save ■ Stains Prewash2) Sportswear 1) Anti-allergy No Spin Programme ■ Delay Start www.aeg.com Spin 28 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ NonStop 60min ■ ■ 1) This option excludes the option. 2) Prewash and Stains cannot be selected together. 3) If you set the No Spin option, the appliance performs draining only. 7.
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ENGLISH completed, touch the Mode - Wash and the Prewash buttons simultaneously for about 2 seconds. The display shows On or Off. 31 If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue to operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open. 2. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by . This action activates the drain system. 3.
www.aeg.com 10.3 Filling the detergent and additives - Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. 2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser. 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down. - Compartment for washing phase. - Compartment for fabric softener and other liquid treatments(fabric conditioner, starch). - Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives. - Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
ENGLISH 33 Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer. When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically. 10.5 Setting a programme Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started 1. Turn the programme dial to select the desired washing programme. The indicator of Mode - Wash button illuminates. The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes. The display shows an indicative programme duration and the maximum load. 2.
www.aeg.com In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments. Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme again. The ProSense phase can be repeated up to three times (see point 1). Important! If the laundry amount will not be reduced, the washing programme starts anyway, despite the overload. In this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best washing results.
ENGLISH The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off. The door unlocks and the indicator goes off. 1. Press button On/Off to deactivate the appliance. After five minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance. 2. 3. 4. 5. When you activate the appliance again, the display shows the end of the previous programme. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is empty.
www.aeg.com 11.1 Complete wash&dry programme Automatic Non-Stop programme or programmes Depending on the model, the appliance may be equipped with one or more NonStop 60min programmes, automatic wash&dry programmes where it is not necessary to set the Mode - Dry. Proceed as follows: 1. After loading laundry and detergent, press the On/Off button for some seconds to activate the appliance. 2. Set the NonStop 60min programme by means of the programme dial. The indicators and appear on the display. 3.
ENGLISH The display also shows the remaining programme time. 11.4 At the end of the drying programme • The appliance stops automatically. • The acoustic signals operate (if they are active). • In the display comes on. • The indicator of the Start/Pause button goes off. The door locked goes off. The appliance continues to operate with the anti-crease phase for approximately 30 minutes or more if Anti-crease option was set. The anti-crease phase reduces creasing.
www.aeg.com 12.3 Timed Drying 1. Tap on the Time Dry button repeatedly to set the desired time value (see the "Timed drying" table the "Programmes" chapter). The drying level indicator goes off and the indicator comes on. Each time you tap on this button the time value increases by 5 minutes. The display shows the set new time value. 2. Touch the Start/Pause to start the programme. In the display the door locked indicator comes on. The display also shows the remaining programme time. 12.
ENGLISH 39 14. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 14.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Follow the washing instructions on the laundry care labels. • Do not wash white and coloured items together. • Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first couple of times. • Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. • Empty pockets and unfold.
www.aeg.com 14.5 Water hardness • If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines. In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener. • = The drying cycle is at high temperature • = The drying cycle is at reduced temperature • = The item can not be tumble dried. To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Use the correct quantity of water softener.
ENGLISH 41 CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. CAUTION! Do not clean the metal surfaces with chlorine-based detergent. 15.2 Descaling If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water descaling product for washing machines. Regularly examine the drum to check for limescale. Regular detergents already contain water softening agents, but we recommend to run a cycle with an empty drum and a descaling product occasionally.
www.aeg.com 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. 3. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. Use a small brush to clean the recess. 15.
ENGLISH 43 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. Open the pump cover. 1 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.
www.aeg.com 6. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it 1 2 7. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate. If it does not rotate, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 8. Clean the filter under the water tap. 2 1 9. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.
ENGLISH 45 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. 15.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1 2 3 45° 20° 15.9 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain pump' paragraph.
www.aeg.com 15.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. 5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3.
ENGLISH 47 16.2 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. • Check the position of the knob on the selected programme.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution The spin phase does not operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usual. • Set the spin programme. • 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.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution The appliance does not dry or does not dry correctly. • • • • The laundry is full of different colours fluff. 49 Turn the water tap on. Make sure the drain filter is not clogged. Reduce the laundry load. Make sure you have set the correct cycle. if necessary, set again a short drying time. The fabrics washed in the previous cycle released fluff of a different colour: • The drying phase helps to eliminate some fluff. • Clean the clothes with a fluff remover.
www.aeg.com 4. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door. 17. CONSUMPTION VALUES Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant standards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltage and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing programme duration. Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of product.
ENGLISH 2) Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) 8 bar (0.8 MPa) Maximum wash load Cotton 8 kg Maximum dry load Cotton Synthetics 4 kg 3 kg Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1550 rpm 51 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 2) The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not lower than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar).
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