EN User Manual Washing Machine L 83480 SFL
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 6 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 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 • • • • • • 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. Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
ENGLISH 5 • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • UK and Ireland only. This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. • Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry. • Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance.
www.aeg.com 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Rating plate Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance 6 7 3.2 Installation on suspended flooring 3.3 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. Available from your authorised dealer. To limit vibration we recommend placing a waterproof wooden panel, at least 15 mm thick, under the appliance.
ENGLISH 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 On/Off button (On/Off) Programme knob Display Start/Pause button (Start/Pause) Delay Start button (Delay Start ) Time Save button (Time Save) 9 8 7 6 5 4 7 Extra Rinse button (Extra Rinse) 8 Stains/Prewash button (Stains/ Prewash) 9 Spin reduction button (Spin) 10 Temperature button (Temp.) 4.
www.aeg.com Spin speed of the set programme B No Spin symbol1) Rinse hold symbol 1) Only available for SPIN/DRAIN programme. The phase symbols When a programme is set, all the symbols of the phases related to the programme come on. When the programme starts, only the symbol of the phase in operation flashes. When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase is on.
ENGLISH 9 Programme time When the programme starts, the programme time decreases with steps of 1 minute. Delay start When you press the delay start button, the display shows the delay start time Alarm codes If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows alarm codes. Refer to «Troubleshooting». H The display shows this message for some seconds when: • you cannot set a function with the washing programme • you try to change the washing programme while it operates. When the programme is completed.
www.aeg.com the Stain symbol comes on when you activate the function. The Prewash symbol comes on when this function is activated. L The indicator bar is not fully filled when you set only one of the functions. The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the two functions. 5. PROGRAMMES 5.1 Programme Chart Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Cottons 95°C - Cold 8 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton.
ENGLISH 11 Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Rinse 4) Cold 8 kg 1400 rpm To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except woollens and very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the type of laundry. Jeans 60°C - Cold 8 kg 1200 rpm Items in denim and jersey. Also for dark coloured items. 20 Min. - 3 Kg 40°C - 30°C 3 kg 1200 rpm Cotton and synthetic items with light soil level or worn only once.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature range Anticrease Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1.5 kg Steam programme for synthetic items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. 1) To reduce creasing, 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 wash.
ENGLISH 13 Wool/Silk ■ Duvet ■ Anti-Allergy ■ Spin/Drain5) ■ Rinse ■ ■ Jeans ■ ■ 20 Min. - 3 Kg ■ Super Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ Cottons Eco ■ ■ ■ 4) ■ Delay Start Time Save 3) Extra Rinse 2) Stains/Prewash 1) Programme ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 6) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 7) ■ 1) If you use liquid detergent, set a programme without Prewash. The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C. 2) With a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.
www.aeg.com 6. CONSUMPTION VALUES The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature. At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme duration for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g.
ENGLISH Off Mode (W) 15 Left On Mode (W) The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC. 7. OPTIONS 7.1 Start/Pause Press button Start/Pause to start or interrupt a programme. 7.2 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours. The display shows the related indicator and delay time. 7.3 Time Save With this option you can decrease the programme duration.
www.aeg.com 8. SETTINGS 8.1 Acoustic signals The acoustic signals operate when: • You activate the appliance. • You deactivate the appliance. • You press the buttons. • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction. To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, press Stains/Prewash and Extra Rinse at the same time for 6 seconds. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 8.
ENGLISH 17 10.4 Check the position of the flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser. 1 2 CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 10.3 Filling the detergent and additives Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. Compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
www.aeg.com With the flap in the position DOWN: • Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit shown on 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. 10.7 Starting a programme with the delay start 10.
ENGLISH Now, you can set a new washing programme. Before starting the new programme the appliance could drain the water. In this case, make sure that the detergent is still in the detergent compartment, if not fill the detergent again. 10.11 Interrupting a programme and changing a option You can change only some options before they operate. 1. Press button Start/Pause. The related indicator flashes. 2. Change the option set. 3. Press the button Start/Pause again. The programme continues. 10.
www.aeg.com The appliance drains and spins automatically after approximately18 hours. 10.16 AUTO Stand-by option The AUTO Stand-by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when: • You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you press Start/Pause button. Press the button On/Off to activate the appliance again. • After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme Press the button On/Off to activate the appliance again.
ENGLISH programme temperature and the level of soil. • If your appliance does not have the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the detergent's manufacturer). 11.4 Ecological hints • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. • If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. • To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness 21 of your domestic system.
www.aeg.com 12.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 3. 4. 12.7 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2.
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www.aeg.com 12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 45° 20° 12.9 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 the drain system again: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2.
ENGLISH 25 13. TROUBLESHOOTING • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door! 13.1 Introduction • The appliance does not start 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 the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch off and switch on again.
www.aeg.com 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. 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.
ENGLISH 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. 27 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.
www.aeg.com 15. ENVIRONMENTAL 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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