L7WEC166R 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.........................................................................................12 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding product or below the kitchen worktop if space margins permit. Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully open. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation process. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after installation.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Items that have been soiled with substances such as vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed separately with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the washer dryer. Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled with industrial chemicals. Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
www.aeg.com 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation The installation must comply with relevant national regulations. • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the 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. • Always keep the appliance vertical when it is being moved. • Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor. • Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
ENGLISH – If a detergent ball is used, remove it before starting a drying programme. – Do not use a detergent ball if setting a non-stop programme. WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • Do not sit or stand on the open door. • Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance. 7 • Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it. • Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.
www.aeg.com 5. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. 6. Put the front polystyrene packaging element on the floor under the appliance. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 9. 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. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 10.
ENGLISH We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movement of the appliance. 3.2 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. It should be screwed to at least 2 floor beams and should extend beyond the front feet. If possible, install the appliance where the floor is more stable. 3.3 Positioning and levelling 1.
www.aeg.com You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorized service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: 45 20 O O Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position. 3. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4" thread. 1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide. 2.
ENGLISH 11 5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot - Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the illustration. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38 mm min. 1.5") must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose. 4. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see the picture), you can push it directly into the stand pipe.
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ENGLISH 13 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 3 2 1 Programme Time Drying Cottons Cottons Eco Synthetics Delicates Wool/Handwash Outdoor NonStop 60min Steam Rinse Spin/Drain Dry Temp. 13 12 5.
www.aeg.com Laundry weight indicator. The icon flashes during laundry load estimation (refer to "PROSENSE load detection" paragraph). Maximum laundry indicator. It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme. Detergent quantity indicator: the value shows the percentage of detergent quantity needed. Child safety lock indicator. Drying time indicator. Door locked indicator. The digital indicator can show: , washing and/or drying phase).
ENGLISH 15 Quiet indicator. Pre-wash indicator. Stain indicator. ECO Energy saving indicators. It appears when you set the Cottons Eco programme. Delay start indicator. 6. DIAL AND BUTTONS 6.1 On/Off Pressing this button for a few seconds allows to activate or deactivate the appliance. Two different tunes sound while switching the appliance on or off.
www.aeg.com programme ends with water in the drum. This helps to reduce creasing. 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. The display shows the indicator . The door stays locked. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. You must drain the water to unlock the door. Touch the Start/Pause button: the appliance performs only the draining phase.
ENGLISH 6.9 Time Drying Touch this button to set the time that suits the fabrics you have to dry (refer to "Timed drying" table). The display shows the set value. Each time you touch this button the time value increases by 5 minutes. You cannot set all time values for different types of fabrics. 6.10 Auto Drying Touch this button to set one of 3 automatic dryness levels proposed by the appliance. On the display the relevant dryness indicator goes on: • • ironed.
www.aeg.com Programme Programme description Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other Wool/Handwash Outdoor fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol1). Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation.
ENGLISH 19 Programme Programme description Spin/Drain To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fabrics, except woollens and delicate fabrics. 1) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme. 2) If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry, at the end of the cycle the laundry could be humid.
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Auto Drying 21 Spin/Drain Rinse Steam Non Stop 60min Outdoor Wool/Handwash ■4) Delicates Cottons Eco ■ Options Synthetics Cottons Programme ENGLISH 1) If you set No Spin option, the appliance only drains the water. 2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 3) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.
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ENGLISH Dryness Level Type of fabric Cupboard Dry For items to be stored Cottons and Linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Iron Dry Suitable for ironing Load (kg) Spin spee d (rpm) 6 1600 235 - 255 4 1600 155 - 175 2 1600 115 - 125 Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household and bed linen) 4 1200 135 - 145 1 1200 40 - 50 Delicates (acrylics, viscose and delicate mixed fabrics) 2 1200 150 Wool (woollen jumpers) 1 1200 110 - 130 Outdoor sporting garments
www.aeg.com • After you touch the Start/Pause button: all the buttons and the programme dial are deactivated (except On/Off button ). • Before you touch the Start/Pause button: the appliance cannot start. The appliance keeps the selection of this option after you switch it off. completed, touch the Delay Start and the Quick Wash buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds. 9.2 Acoustic signals 9.
ENGLISH 25 4. If necessary, touch the related buttons to add some options and/or to set a delayed start. The display shows the symbol of the set option and/or the digit shows the delayed time. 10.4 Loading the laundry 1. Open the appliance door. The display shows . 2. Shake the items before you put them in the drum. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at time. On the display the weight of the laundry is updated by steps of kg 0.5 and the programme duration is updated accordingly.
www.aeg.com 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down. 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 ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results. After a washing cycle, if necessary, remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser. 10.6 Check the position of the flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 2.
ENGLISH In the display, the indicator of the operating phase starts flashing and the detergent percentage indicator goes off. The programme starts, the door is locked. The display shows the indicator . The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water. 10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start 1. Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. The indicator comes on. 2. Touch the Start/Pause button.
www.aeg.com 2. Change the options. The given information in the display changes accordingly. 3. Touch the button Start/Pause again. The washing programme continues. 10.14 End of the programme 10.12 Cancelling a running programme In the display all washing phase indicators become steady and the time 1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. 2. Press the button On/Off again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme.
ENGLISH 1. If necessary, touch the Spin button to decrease the spin speed proposed by the appliance. 2. Touch the Start/Pause button: • If you have set , the appliance drains the water and spins. • If you have set , the appliance only drains the water. The option indicator or goes out, while the indicator flashes and then goes off. 3. When the programme is completed and the door locked indicator goes off, you can open the door. 4. Press the On/Off button a few seconds to deactivate the appliance.
www.aeg.com programme duration is updated accordingly. 6. Close the door. 7. Put the detergent and the additives in the appropriate compartment. 11.2 Washing and Drying Automatic levels 1. Tap on the Auto Drying button repeatedly until the display shows the required dryness level. The indicators in the display illuminate accordingly: a. b. c. items; Iron dry: for cotton Cupboard dry: for cotton and synthetic items; Extra dry: for cotton items.
ENGLISH With a drying-only programme the display do not show the laundry weight and the PROSENSE estimation is deactivated. 2. Load the laundry one item at a time. 3. Turn the programme dial to the programme suitable for the items to dry. 4. Tap on the Mode button twice to exclude washing and perform drying only. The Dry indicator is on. The indicators the display.
www.aeg.com 13. FLUFF IN THE FABRICS During the washing and/or drying phase, some types of fabric, (sponge, wool, sweatshirt) could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. This inconvenient increases with technical fabrics. To prevent the fluff in your laundry, we recommend that you: • To do not wash dark fabrics after you washed and dried light coloured fabrics (hand towel, wool, sweatshirt ) and the contrary.
ENGLISH 14.3 Detergents and other treatments • Only use detergents and other treatments specially made for washing machines: – powder detergents for all types of fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer powder detergents containing bleach for whites and laundry sanitization – liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60 °C max) for all types of fabric, or special ones for woollens only. • Do not mix different types of detergents.
www.aeg.com 14.10 Additional drying If, at the end of the drying programme, the laundry is still damp, set a short drying cycle again. WARNING! To avoid creasing and shrinkage do not overdry the laundry. 14.11 General Tips Experience will help you to dry the laundry better. Take note of the duration of the cycles done before. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: 1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle. 2. Use special fabric conditioner for tumble dryers.
ENGLISH 35 1. Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel. Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 2. Run a short cotton programme at high temperature with empty drum and with a small quantity of powder detergent, in order to rinse out any residues left . 15.
www.aeg.com 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 without removing. Let the water flow out. . 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: 1. Open the pump cover. 2 1 2.
ENGLISH 10. Clean the filter under the water tap. 37 15.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter. 1 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 2 3 2 2.
www.aeg.com 15.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 45° 20° 15.9 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain filter' paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3.
ENGLISH 39 The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. • • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. • - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch it off and switch on again. - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution 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. • Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase.
ENGLISH 41 Problem Possible solution 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. Too much foam in the • Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the washing cycle. After the washing cycle, there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer.
www.aeg.com 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 3. Open the filter flap. 4. Pull twice the emergency unlock trigger downward and open the appliance door. 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. CAUTION! Risk of injury! Make sure that the drum is not rotating. If necessary, wait until the drum stops rotating.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (kg) Cottons Eco Cotton Energy Saving Pro- 43 Energy Water conApproximate proconsump- sumption (li- gramme duration tion (kWh) tre) (minutes) 10 0.92 61 275 Cottons 40°C 10 1.30 85 205 Synthetics 40°C 4 0.78 55 130 Delicates 40°C 4 0.60 63 91 1.5 0.
www.aeg.com 19. ACCESSORIES 19.3 Pedestal with the drawer 19.1 Available in www.aeg.com/shop or from authorised dealer Only appropriate accessories approved by AEG ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated. 19.2 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance with the fixing plates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
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