L 87490 FL EN User manual
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 3 1. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.aeg.com • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa) • The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. 2.
ENGLISH mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. • Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean. • The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage. 2.
www.aeg.com Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum load Cotton Spin speed Maximum 9 kg 1400 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 8 9 10 4 5 11 6 12 7 1 Worktop 7 Feet for the appliance level 2 Detergent dispenser 3 Control panel 8 Water drain hose 4 Door handle 10 Mains cable 5 Rating plate 11 Transit bolts 6 Drain pump 12 Feet for the appliance level 9 Water inlet valve 4.
ENGLISH 7 4.2 Child safety device • When you activate this device, you cannot close the door. This prevents children or pets to be closed in the drum. To activate the device, turn it clockwise, until the groove is horizontal. To deactivate the device, turn it counterclockwise, until the groove is vertical. 5. CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 Anticrease Cottons Refresh Cottons Eco Super Eco Extra Silent Synthetics Easy Iron 20 Min.
www.aeg.com 5.3 Display 3 A B C D L E F K G J H I The display shows: The temperature of the set programme A Cold water The spin speed of the set programme B No Spin symbol1) Rinse Hold symbol 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme. Prewash phase Washing phase Rinses phase Spin phase C 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.
ENGLISH 9 You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You can open the door only when the symbol goes off. If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on: • The 'Rinse Hold' function is on. • There is water in the drum. F The delay start symbol comes on when you set the delay start function. G • The programme time When the programme starts, the programme time decreases with steps of 1 minute.
www.aeg.com The indicator bar is fully filled when you set to the maximum number of rinses. The Stain symbol comes on when you activate the function. The Prewash symbol comes on when you activate the function. 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. 5.4 Start/Pause button 4 Press button 4 to start or interrupt a programme. 5.
ENGLISH 5.11 Acoustic signals function You can hear the acoustic signals 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 button 8 and button 7 at the same time for 6 seconds. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate only when you press the buttons and when a malfunction occurs. 5.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature Type of load Max. weight of load Cycle description Functions Easy Iron4) 60 - Cold Synthetic fabrics with normal soil. max. load 4 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVE3) Delicates 40 - Cold Delicate fabrics as acrylics, viscose, polyester items with normal soil. max. load 4 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) STAINS2) EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVE3) Machine washable wool.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature Type of load Max. weight of load Cycle description Functions 20 Min. - 3 kg 40° - 30° Cotton and synthetic items with light soil or worn only one time. max. load 3 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUCTION Super Eco7) Cold Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic items). max. load 3 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE White and fast coloured cotton with normal soil. max.
www.aeg.com Steam - Anticrease This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. Cotton and synthetic items up to 1.5 Kg Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry more soft. Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (Kg) Energy con- Water consumption sumption (li(kWh) tre) 15 Approximate programme duration (minutes) Remaining moisture (%)1) Cottons 60 °C 9 1.60 69 168 52 Cottons 40 °C 9 1.00 69 164 52 Synthetics 40 °C 4 0.60 48 105 35 Delicates 40 °C 4 0.70 58 86 35 Wool/Hand wash 30 °C 2 0.35 57 61 30 Standard cotton programmes Standard 60 °C cotton 9 1.05 65 233 52 Standard 60 °C cotton 4.5 0.75 40 198 52 Standard 40 °C cotton 4.5 0.
www.aeg.com 5. Use the correct quantity of detergent and additives. 6. Set and start the correct programme for the type of laundry and soil. 9.1 Loading the laundry 1. 2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Shake the items before you put them in the appliance. Make sure not to put too much laundry in the drum. 3. Close the door. Open the appliance door. Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 9.
ENGLISH 17 Flap for powder or liquid detergent Turn it (up or down) in the correct position to use powder or liquid detergent. Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products. Check the position of the flap Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser. 1. 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down.
www.aeg.com 9.3 Setting and starting a programme 1. Turn the programme knob. The related programme indicator comes on. 2. The indicator of button 4 flashes with red colour. 3. The display shows the default temperature, the spin speed and the empty indicator bars of the available functions. 4. To change the temperature and/or the spin speed, press the related buttons. 5. Set the available functions. 6. 9.6 Change a function You can change only some functions before they operate. 1. Press button 4 .
ENGLISH If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high, the door lock symbol stays on and you cannot open the door. To open the door do the steps that follow: 1. Deactivate the appliance. 2. Wait for some minutes. 3. Make sure that no water is in the drum. If you deactivate the appliance, it is necessary to set the programme again. 9.10 At the end of the programme • The appliance stops automatically. • The acoustic signals operate. • In the display comes on.
www.aeg.com – Underwired bras. – Use a washing bag to wash small items. • A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase. If this occurs, adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. 10.2 Stubborn stains For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient. We recommend that you remove these stains before you put the items in the appliance. Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
ENGLISH find on the packaging of the manufacturer. Do this separately from the laundry wash. 11.2 External cleaning Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 21 the drum. Make regularly a maintenance wash. To do this: • Empty the laundry from the drum. • Set the hottest cotton wash programme • Use a correct quantity of powder detergent with biological properties.
www.aeg.com 3. 4. 5. 6. 11.7 Drain pump Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean. Remove the top part of the liquid additive compartment. Clean all the parts with water. Clean the dispenser recess with a brush. Put back the dispenser in the recess. • The display shows an alarm code because of the problem with water drain. WARNING! 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates.
ENGLISH 3. 4. 5. 1 6. 23 Put a container below the recess of the drain pump to collect the water that flows out. Press the two levers and pull forward the drainage duct to let the water flow out. When the container is full of water, put the drainage duct back again and empty the container. Do steps 4 and 5 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump. Pull back the drainage duct and turn the filter to remove it. 2 2 1 11.
www.aeg.com To clean the water inlet filters: Close the water tap. Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap. 3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 20° Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel. Install again the inlet hose. Make sure that the couplings are tight to prevent leakages. Open the water tap. 45° 11.9 Emergency drain Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water.
ENGLISH 25 12. TROUBLESHOOTING The start of the appliance does not occur or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If not, contact the service centre. With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows an alarm code: • - The appliance does not fill with water. • - The appliance does not drain the water. • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. • - The anti-flood device is on.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible cause The anti-flood device is on. The spin phase does not operate. The programme does not start. There is water on the floor. Possible solution • Disconnect the appliance. • Close the water tap. • Contact the service centre. The spin phase is off. Set the spin programme. The filter of the drain pump is blocked. Clean the filter of the drain pump. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Balance problems with the laundry load.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Possible solution The appliance fills The end of the drain with water and hose is too low. drain immediately. The washing results are not satisfactory. 27 Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The detergent you used Increase the detergent quantity was not sufficient or cor- or use a different one. rect. You did not remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains.
www.aeg.com 2. 3. Remove the cardboard top. Remove the polystyrene packaging materials. 4. Remove the internal film. 5. Open the door. Remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum. 6. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. Make sure not to damage the hoses.
ENGLISH 7. 8. 29 Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 1 2 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 10. Remove the three bolts. Use the key supplied with the appliance. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. 12. Put the plastic caps in the holes. You can find these caps in the user manual bag.
www.aeg.com WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before you install the appliance. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for when you move the appliance. 13.3 Positioning and levelling • Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. • Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance. • Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units • Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level.
ENGLISH 31 13.4 The inlet hose • Connect the hose to the appliance. Turn the inlet hose only left or right. Loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position. 20 O 45 O • Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3/4 thread. CAUTION! Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings. Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose.
www.aeg.com Water-stop device The inlet hose has a water stop device. This device prevents water leaks in the hose because of its natural ageing. The red sector in the window «A» shows this fault . If this occur, close the water tap and contact the service centre to replace the hose. A 13.5 Water drainage There are different procedures to connect the drain hose: With the plastic hose guide. • On the edge of a sink. • Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains.
ENGLISH 33 • If the end of the drain hose is this (see the drawing), you can push it directly into the stand pipe. Without the plastic hose guide. • To a sink spigot. Refer to the illustration. Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clip. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent that remaining particles go in the appliance from the sink. • Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clip. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm.
www.aeg.com 13.6 In the interest of the environment • Connect the appliance to the FOUL system for the drain water. The sewage works keeps the drain water for the treatment before to release safely it into a river. Do not connect this appliance to the surface drain system of the water because it releases the drain water directly into a river or stream without a treatment and this can cause of pollution. Contact your local water authority to have more information. 14.
ENGLISH 35
132914970-A-132013 www.aeg.
