L8FE74488 USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4 3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................... 5 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................................
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 access to the mains plug after the installation. • Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands. • Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. 2.3 Water connection • Do not cause damage to the water hoses. • Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.
www.aeg.com 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 1 3. Remove the internal film. 2 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 4. Open the door and remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum. 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. 5.
ENGLISH 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. 12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes. x4 The appliance must be level and stable. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movement of the appliance. 3.2 Positioning and levelling 1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.
www.aeg.com A 45 20 O O If this occur, close the water tap and contact the authorized service centre to replace the hose. 3.5 Water drainage 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. The drain hose should stay at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm. It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways: 1.
ENGLISH Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water. There may be a return of dirty water into the appliance. 3. To a stand pipe with vent-hole Insert the drain hose directly into a drain pipe. 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.
www.aeg.com without consuming more time, energy and water than necessary. • The steam as a quick and easy way to refresh the clothes. The gentle steam programmes remove odours and reduce creases in dry fabrics so they need little ironing. The Plus Dampf option, finishes every cycle with gentle steam that relaxes the fibres and reduces fabric creasing. Ironing will be easier! • The Flecken option pre-treats stubborn stains optimizing the effectiveness of the stain remover.
ENGLISH 11 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 3 2 1 4 5 12 1 Programme dial 2 Display 3 Eco touch button (Eco) 4 Time saving touch button (Zeit Sparen) 5 Rinse touch button (Spülen) • Extra rinse option (Extra Spülen) • Skipping wash phase - Only Rinse option (Nur Spülen) 6 Start/Pause touch button (Start/ Pause) 7 Stain/Prewash touch button (Flecken/ Vorw.
www.aeg.com 5.2 Display MIX Maximum load indicator. The indicator flashes during the laundry load estimation (refer to ProSense load detection paragraph) . Maximum laundry indicator. It blinks if the laundry amount exceeds the declared load. Door locked indicator. Delay start indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. or ). ). • Cycle end ( ). • Warning code (e.g. ). Washing phase indicator. It flashes during pre-wash and wash phase.
ENGLISH 13 Time saving indicator. Spin speed indicator. Rinse hold indicator. Extra silent indicator. Temperature indicator. The set. indicator appears when a cold wash is 6. KNOB AND BUTTONS 6.1 Ein /Aus 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. When the display shows the indicators and , the appliance does not heat the water. 6.4 U./Min.
www.aeg.com 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. 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. If you touch the Start/Pause button, the appliance performs the only draining phase. The appliance empties the water out automatically after 18 hours approximately.
ENGLISH After touching theStart/Pause button, the display shows the indicator and the selected delay time and the appliance begins the countdown. • In case of smaller load, touch this button twice to set an extra quick programme. The display shows the indicator • Extra Spülen option This option adds a few rinses according to the selected washing programme. Use this option for persons allergic to detergent residues and in areas where the water is soft.
www.aeg.com Programme Programme description Baumwolle White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme Baumwolle at 60 °C and the programme Baumwolle at 40 °C with the option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme».
ENGLISH Programme Anti-Allergie 20 min. - 3 kg Outdoor 17 Programme description White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organisms thanks to a washing phase with the temperature maintained above 60°C for some minutes. This helps in removing germs, bacteria, micro-organism and particles. An additional rinsing phase ensures a proper removal of detergent residues and pollens/allergenic items. In this way the wash is more effective.
www.aeg.com Programme Default tempera- Maximum spin speed ture Spin speed range Temperature range Maximum load Baumwolle 40 °C 95 °C - Cold 1400 rpm 1400 rpm - 400 rpm 8 kg Pflegeleicht 40 °C 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg Feinwäsche 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg Wolle/Seide 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1.5 kg Steam programme - Dampf - 1.
ENGLISH 19 Pflegeleicht Feinwäsche Wolle/Seide ÖKOPower Anti-Allergie 20 min. - 3 kg Outdoor Daunen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Nur Abpumpen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Nur Schleudern ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Flecken 1) ■ ■ ■ ■ Vorwäsche ■ ■ ■ ■ Extra Spülen ■ ■ ■ Nur Spülen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Zeit Sparen 3) ■ ■ ■ Zeitvorwahl ■ ■ ■ Plus Dampf1) ■ ■ Soft Plus ■ ■ Options U./Min.
www.aeg.com 7.2 Woolmark Apparel Care Green Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as «hand wash» provided that the garments are washed according to the instructions issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine. Follow the garment care label for drying and other laundry instructions. M1636 In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark. The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark 8. SETTINGS 8.
ENGLISH 21 comes on/goes off above the indicator. 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Make sure that all transit bolts have been removed from the appliance. 2. Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open. 3. Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by 5. Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without any laundry in the drum. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. . This action activates the drain system. 4.
www.aeg.com 10.3 Filling the detergent and additives 1 2 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. Compartment for prewash phase, soak programme or stain remover. Compartment for washing phase. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives. Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
ENGLISH 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. 23 In case a selection is not possible, no indicator comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. 10.
www.aeg.com Changing the delay start after the countdown has started this case, it will be not possible to guarantee the best washing results. About 20 minutes after the programme start, the programme duration could be adjusted depending on the capacity of water absorption of the fabrics. To change the delay start: 1. Touch the Start/Pause button to pause the appliance. The related indicator flashes. 2. Touch the Zeitvorwahl button repeatedly until the display shows the desired delay time. 3.
ENGLISH 25 10.10 Interrupting a programme and changing the options 3. Close the door and touch the button Start/Pause. The programme or the delay start continues. When the programme is running, you can change only some options: 10.13 End of the programme 1. Touch the button Start/Pause. The related indicator flashes. 2. Change the options. The given information in the display changes accordingly. 3. Touch the button Start/Pause again. The washing programme continues.
www.aeg.com • The drum still turns at regular intervals to prevent the creases in the laundry. • The door stays locked. • You must drain the water to open the door: 10.15 Stand-by option 1. If necessary, touch the U./Min. button to decrease the spin speed proposed by the appliance. 2. Touch the Start/Pause button: • You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you touch the Start/ Pause button. Press the button Ein /Aus to activate the appliance again.
ENGLISH 11.2 Stubborn stains For some stains, water and detergent is not sufficient. We recommend that you pre-treat 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. 11.
www.aeg.com Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product. 12.3 Maintenance wash The repeated and prolonged use of low temperature programmes can cause detergent deposits, fluff residues, bacterial growth and biofilm formation inside the drum and the tub. This could generate bad odours and mildew. To eliminate these deposits and hygienize the inner part of the appliance, run a maintenance wash regularly (at least once a month): 1. Remove all laundry from the drum. 2.
ENGLISH 29 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: 4. Insert the detergent drawer into the guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum. 1. Open the pump cover. 2 1 12.7 Cleaning the drain pump 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. 3.
www.aeg.com 5. When the bowl is full of water, close the drainage duct back and empty the container. 6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out. 2 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. 7. Close the drainage duct and turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 2 1 2 1 12. Close the pump access. 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. 9.
ENGLISH 31 12.8 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. 45° 20° 1 12.9 Emergency drain 2 3 2. Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut. If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain filter' paragraph.
www.aeg.com 13. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 13.1 Introduction The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. In case of major problems, the acoustic signals operate, the display shows an alarm code and the Start/Pause button may flash continuously: • - The appliance does not fill with water properly.
ENGLISH Problem Possible solution The appliance does not fill with water properly. Make sure that the water tap is open. 33 Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low. For this information, contact your local water authority. Make sure that the water tap is not clogged. Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged. Refer to “Care and cleaning”. Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution Make sure that the washing programme is finished. Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum. Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power. This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. If you need to open the door, please read carefully «Emergency door opening». The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates. Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct.
ENGLISH Before opening the door: 35 To open the door, proceed as follows: 1. Press the Ein /Aus button to switch the appliance off. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 3. Open the filter flap. 4. Keep the emergency unlock trigger pulled downward and, at the same time, 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.
www.aeg.com Programmes Load (kg) Energy Water Approxi- Remainconsump- consump- mate pro- ing moistion (kWh) tion (litre) gramme ture (%)1) duration (minutes) Standard cotton programmes Standard 60°C cotton 8 0.49 55 256 52 Standard 60°C cotton 4 0.38 44 161 52 Standard 40°C cotton 4 0.34 44 229 52 1) At the end of spin phase. Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.30 0.
ENGLISH 37 16. ACCESSORIES 16.1 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. 16.2 Connectivity This washing machine has been prepared upgradable by the Authorised Service Centre for connectivity. Register your washing machine at www.registeraeg.com to receive information when it will be possible to enable the connectivity functionality.
www.aeg.com 17. 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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