L 88689 FL2 EN User manual
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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. 2.2 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
www.aeg.com Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Water supply 1) Cold water Maximum load Cotton 8 kg Spin speed Maximum 1600 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 4.
ENGLISH 4.2 Accessories 1 1 Spanner 2 To remove the transit bolts. 2 Plastic caps 4 To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts. 3 Anti-flood inlet hose To prevent possible leakage 4 Plastic hose guide To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink. 3 5. CONTROL PANEL 1 2 Anticrease 3 Cottons Refresh Cottons Eco Super Eco Synthetics 20 Min.
www.aeg.com Stain Prewash 9 Spin button 10 Temperature button 5.1 AUTO Off button 1 Press this button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. The AUTO OFF function automatically deactivates the appliance to stop the energy consumption when: • You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you press button 4 . – All settings are cancelled. – Press button 1 to activate the appliance again. – Set again the washing programme and all possible options.
ENGLISH 9 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. • When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase is on. D The steam symbol comes on when you set a Steam programme. E The detergent overdosing symbol comes on at the end of the cycle when the appliance detects too much detergent.
www.aeg.com • 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. When the door is open - Refer to 'Loading the laundry' paragraph • The maximum programme load The symbols shows the maximum load for the set programme. • The weight of laundry The symbol shows the weight of the laundry inside the drum.
ENGLISH 11 The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the maximum number of rinses. The Stain symbol comes on when you activate the function. M The Prewash symbol comes on when this function is activated. 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.
www.aeg.com 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.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature Easy Iron4) 60 - 0° Delicates 40 - 0° Wool / Silk 40 - 0° Duvet 60 - 30° Anti-Allergy 60° Spin / Drain 5) 0° Rinse 0° Type of load Max. weight of load Cycle description Functions Synthetic fabrics with normal soil. max. load 4 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVE3) Delicate fabrics as Wash acrylics, viscose, poly- Rinses ester items with nor- Short spin mal soil. max.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature Type of load Max. weight of load Cycle description Functions Wash Rinses Short spin Outdoor 40° - 0° Waterproof, sports and outdoor items. Do not use any fabric softener! max. load 2.5 kg SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH1) EXTRA RINSE 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) 0° Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic items). max.
ENGLISH 15 STEAM PROGRAMMES Type of load Programme1) Steam Refresh This cycle removes odours from the laundry. Max load Cotton and synthetic up to 1.5 items Kg Steam does not remove animal odours. Steam Anticrease This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. Cotton and synthetic up to 1.5 items 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.
www.aeg.com 7. CONSUMPTION VALUES At programme start the display shows the duration programme for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can greatly be reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 8 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; real load 1 kg, the programme duration don’t reach 1 hour).
ENGLISH 2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest 17 temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. 9. USING THE APPLIANCE 1. 2. Open the water tap. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. For a correct operation of the weight sensor, activate the appliance and set the programme BEFORE you put the laundry in the drum. 9.
www.aeg.com Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door. There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry. 9.3 Filling the detergent and additives The detergent compartment for the prewash phase and the soak programme. Add the detergent for prewash and soak before the start of the programme. The detergent compartment for the washing phase. If you use a liquid detergent, put it immediately before you start the programme.
ENGLISH 19 Check the position of the flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 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. With the flap in the position DOWN: – Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. – Do not put more liquid detergent than the limit showed in the flap. – Do not set the prewash phase. – Do not set the delay start function. 5. 6.
www.aeg.com 9.5 Cancel the delay start 1. Press button 4 . The indicator flashes. 2. Change the function set. 1. Press button 4 . The related indicator flashes. 2. Press button 5 again and again until the display shows 0’. 9.10 Open the door 3. Press button 4 . The programme starts. While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. To open the appliance door: 9.6 Starting the programme • Press button 4 to start the programme. The related indicator flashes no more.
ENGLISH • Keep the door ajar, to prevent mildew and odours. • Close the water tap. The washing programme is completed, but there is water in the drum: – The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry. – The door stays locked. – You must drain the water to open the door. 21 2. Press the Start/Pause button 4 . The appliance drain the water and spin. 3. When the programme is completed and the door lock symbol goes off, you can open the door 4. Deactivate the appliance.
www.aeg.com add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball. 10.4 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. To know the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the products. Equivalent scales measure the water hardness: • German degrees (°dH).
ENGLISH 23 11.4 Door seal Regularly examine the seal and remove all objects from the inner part. 11.5 Drum Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles. Only use special products to remove rust particles from the drum. To do this: • Clean the drum with special product for stainless steel. • Start a short programme for cotton at the maximum temperature with a small quantity of detergent. 11.6 Detergent dispenser To clean the dispenser: 1 1. 2. Press the lever.
www.aeg.com 11.7 Drain pump Regularly examine the drain pump and make sure that it is clean. • 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. Do not clean the drain pump if the water in the appliance is hot. The water must be cold before you clean the drain pump. Clean the pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum cannot turn.
ENGLISH 2 1 11.8 The inlet hose filter and the valve filter 7. Remove fluff and objects from the pump. 8. Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn. If this does not occur, contact the service centre. 25 9. Clean the filter under the water tap and put it back in the pump into the special guides. 10. Make sure that you tighten correctly the filter to prevent leakages. 11. Put the flap back and close the drain pump door.
www.aeg.com 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. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (6) of 'To clean the drain pump'. If necessary, clean the pump. Put the drainage duct back and close the drain pump flap.
ENGLISH • • - The appliance does not drain the water. • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. 27 - The anti-flood device is on. WARNING! Deactivate the appliance before you do the checks. Problem Possible cause Possible solution The appliance does not fill with water. The water tap is closed. Open the water tap. The water inlet hose is damaged. Make sure that the water inlet hose has no damages. The filters in the water inlet hose is blocked . Clean the filters.
www.aeg.com Problem The programme does not start. There is water on the floor. Possible cause Possible solution 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. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again. The mains plug is not connected in the mains socket. Put in the mains plug. Blow out fuse in the household fuse box. Replace the fuse. You did not press button 4 .
ENGLISH Problem 29 Possible cause Possible solution You did not remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains. Incorrect temperature was set. Make sure that you set the correct temperature. Too much laundry load. Decrease the laundry load. The drum is empty and the display shows there is some weight in (J). It is necessary to set a tare. Press button 1 to deactivate the appliance and to activate it again.
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. 31 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 33 • 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. 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 .
www.aeg.com • On the edge of a sink. • Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains. Attach the guide to the water tap or the wall. • To a stand pipe with vent-hole. Refer to the illustration. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drainpipe must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose. Without the plastic hose guide.
ENGLISH 14. ENVIRONMENT 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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