LB 1482 EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 4 6 6 7 9 11 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 16 19 22 22 SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ACCESSORIES CONTROL PANEL WASHING PROGRAMMES CONSUMPTION VALUES BEFORE FIRST USE USING THE APPLIANCE LOADING THE LAUNDRY FILLING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME AT THE END OF PROGRAMME HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLE SHOOTER AND SERVICE TECHNICAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol .
ENGLISH 3 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it. ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop, you’ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly.
www.aeg.com SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use, read this manual carefully: • For your safety and the safety of your property • To help the environment • For the correct operation of the appliance. Always keep these instructions with the appliance also if you move or give it to a different person. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes damage.
ENGLISH • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • Do not connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time. Let the water flow for some minutes, then connect the inlet hose. • The first time you use the appliance, make sure that the water hoses and the couplings do not have leakages. Electrical connection • Make sure that the appliance is earthed. • Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply.
www.aeg.com PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 7 2 8 3 9 10 6 4 5 6 11 1 Control panel 7 Mains cable 2 Lid 8 Water inlet valve 3 Lid handle 9 Water drain hose 4 Filter access door 10 Transit bolts 5 Lever to move the appliance 6 Adjustable feet 11 Feet for the appliance level ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 1 Plastic cap To close the hole on the rear side of the cabinet, after the removal of the transit bolt. 2 Plastic hose guide To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink.
ENGLISH 7 CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 9 1 On/Off button 6 2 Programme knob 7 3 Display 4 5 8 Start/Pause button 9 Delay start button ON OFF BUTTON 1 Press this button to activate or deactivate the appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. 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 button 4 . – All settings are cancelled.
www.aeg.com The display shows: A • The programme time When the programme starts, the time decreases with steps of 1 minute. • The 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' chapter. • Err The display shows this message for some seconds if: – You set a function that is not applicable for the programme. – You change the programme while it operates.
ENGLISH TEMPERATURE BUTTON 9 Press button 9 to change the default temperature. CHILD LOCK FUNCTION This function prevents children to play with the control panel. • To activate the function, press button 6 and button 7 at the same time until the display shows the symbol . • To deactivate the function, press button 6 and button 7 at the same time until the symbol goes off. You can activate the function: • Before you press the Start/Pause button 4 : the appliance cannot start.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature Type of load max. weight of load Delicates (Feinwäsche / Délicats) 40° - Cold Delicate fabrics as Wash acrylics, viscose, poly- Rinses ester items with norShort spin mal soil. max. 2,5 kg SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVE1) Machine washable wool. Hand washable wool and delicate fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol. max. 1 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD Drainage of the water Spin phase at the maximum speed.
ENGLISH 11 1) if you press the button 6 two times (Extra Quick duration), we recommend that you decrease the quantity of the load. It is possible to load fully the appliance, however the washing results are reduced. 2) The wash and spin phase is soft to prevent the creases of the laundry. The appliance adds some rinses. 3) The default phase of the spin speed is related to cotton items. Set the spin speed. Make sure that it agrees with the laundry. 4) Press EXTRA RINSE button to add rinses.
www.aeg.com BEFORE FIRST USE 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 temperature without laundry. This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub. USING THE APPLIANCE 1. 2. Open the water tap. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. 3. Press button 1 to activate the appliance. 4. 5. Put the laundry in the appliance. Use the correct quantity of detergent and additives. 6.
ENGLISH 13 SETTING AND STARTING A PROGRAMME 1. 2. Turn the programme knob. The indicator of button 4 flashes with red colour. 3. The indicators of the default temperature and spin speed come on. To change the temperature and/or the spin speed, press the related buttons. 4. Set the available functions and the delay start. When you press the relevant button, the indicator of the set function comes on or the display shows the related symbol. 5. Press button 4 to start the programme.
www.aeg.com AT THE END OF PROGRAMME • The appliance stops automatically. • The acoustic signals operate. • In the display comes on. • The indicator of the Start/Pause button 4 goes off. • You can open the lid 2 minutes after the appliance stops. The door lock symbol goes off. • Press button 1 to deactivate the appliance. After five minutes from the end of the programme, the AUTO OFF function automatically deactivates the appliance.
ENGLISH DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES • Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines. • Do not mix different types of detergents. • To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of detergent. • Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products. • Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the programme temperature and the level of soil. • If you use liquid detergents, do not set the prewash phase.
www.aeg.com CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before you clean it. DESCALING The water we use contains limescale. If it becomes necessary, use a water softener to remove limescales. Use a special product made for washing machines. Obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the manufacturer. Do this separately from the laundry wash. EXTERNAL CLEANING CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products.
ENGLISH 17 1. Open the drain filter door. 2. Put a container below the recess of the drain filter to collect the water that flows out. Turn the filter until it is vertical. Turn the filter fully and remove it. Remove fluff and objects. Clean the filter with water. Put it back and screw it in. Make sure that you tighten correctly the filter to prevent leakages. Close the drain filter door. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
www.aeg.com 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. 90˚ 4. EMERGENCY DRAIN Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (3) of 'To clean the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the filter. Put the drainage duct back and close the drain filter flap.
ENGLISH 19 TROUBLE SHOOTER AND SERVICE 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. 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. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase again.
ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Possible solution The appliance fills with water and drain immediately. The end of the drain hose is too low. Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The washing results are not satisfactory. The detergent you used was not sufficient or correct. Increase the detergent quantity or use a different one. You did not remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry. Use special products to remove the stubborn stains.
www.aeg.com TECHNICAL INFORMATION Dimensions Width / Height / Depth Electrical connection: Voltage Overall power Fuse Frequency 400 / 850 / 600 mm Water supply pressure Minimum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) Maximum 8 bar (0,8 MPa) 230 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum load Cotton Spin speed Maximum 6 kg 1400 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. INSTALLATION UNPACKING 1. Remove the external film. If necessary, use a cutter. 2.
ENGLISH 2 1 23 3. 4. Tilt the appliance backwards. Turn the appliance on one of the corners to remove the protection from the bottom. 5. 6. 7. Open the lid. Remove the polystyrene piece. Open the drum and remove all the items. 8. Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders. 9. Remove the three bolts.
www.aeg.com 10. Remove the plastic piece. 11. Replace the plastic spacer with the 1 plastic cap. You can find this cap in the user manual bag. 2 1 12. To install the appliance at the same level as neighbouring furniture, cut these plastic pieces. We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for when you move the appliance. WARNING! Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before you install the appliance. POSITIONING AND LEVELLING 1. 2. Pull the lever from right to left.
ENGLISH 3. 4. A 5. 6. 7. 25 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 the feet to adjust the level. Measure with a spirit level. Tighten the pieces A. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibration, noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation. • The appliance must be level and stable.
www.aeg.com 2. 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 .
ENGLISH 27 • 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 70 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.
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