LB3680WT USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washer Dryer
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................6 3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................7 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................11 5.
ENGLISH 3 Subject to change without notice. 1. 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. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.aeg.com 1.2 General Safety • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not change the specification of this appliance. The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding product or below the kitchen worktop if space margins permit. Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully open. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation process.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard. Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has accumulated around the appliance. Items that have been soiled with substances such as vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed separately with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the washer dryer.
www.aeg.com 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation The installation must comply with relevant national regulations. • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. • Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather. • Always keep the appliance vertical when being moved. • Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor. • Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
ENGLISH WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • Do not sit or stand on the open door. • Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance. 2.5 Disposal • Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies. 7 • Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it. • Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.
www.aeg.com 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 10. Remove the three bolts by using the key supplied with the appliance. 1 2 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 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. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers. 12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes.
ENGLISH WARNING! Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level. 2. Position it toward left or right depending on the position of the water tap. 45 20 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.
www.aeg.com A If this occurs, close the water tap and contact the authorized service centre to replace the hose. 3.5 Water drainage The drain hose should stay at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorized service centre for the other drain hose and the extension. 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.
ENGLISH 5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot - Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the illustration. 6. Position the hose directly to a builtin drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clamp. Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink. 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4.
www.aeg.com 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 3 2 1 Programme Baumwolle Baumwolle Eco Pflegeleicht Feinwäsche Wolle/ Handwäsche Outdoor NonStop 60min 4 5 Dampf Spülen Schleudern/ Abpumpen Mode 11 10 9 12 1 Programme dial 2 Display 3 Drying time touch button 4 Drying level touch button 5 Mode touch button • Wash • 6 7 Dry Start/Pause touch button Stain/Prewash touch button 5.
ENGLISH Maximum load indicator. The load estimation. indicator flashes during the laundry Maximum laundry indicator. It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme. If you run a programme when the drum is overloaded, end of the programme. also flashes at the Drying time indicator. Door locked indicator. The digital indicator can show: , washing and/or drying phase). • Programme duration (e. g. • Delay time (e. g. or ). • Cycle end ( ).
www.aeg.com 5.3 Multilingual badges Adhesive badges in different languages are supplied with the appliance. Program Koge-/Kulørt Syntetisk Finvask Uld/Silke The desired badge can be glued around the programme dial. Damp Antiallergi 20 min. - 3 kg Motionstøj Vattæpper Jeans 6. DIAL AND BUTTONS 6.1 Introduction When pressing a key combination, do not tilt your fingers downwards . The sensors of the underneath buttons are sensitive and may interfere with Your choice. 6.
ENGLISH treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover. Pour the stain remover into . The stain remover compartment will be added in the appropriate phase of the washing programme. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C. • Prewash Use this option to add a pre-wash phase at 30 °C before the washing phase. This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry, especially if containing sand, dust , mud and other solid particles.
www.aeg.com 7. PROGRAMMES 7.1 Programme Chart Programme Programme description Washing programmes Cottons Cottons Eco White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. Cottons energy saving programme. This programme at 60ºC with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
ENGLISH Programme 17 Programme description Steam programmes2) Steam Steam can be used for dried, washed or worn once laundry. These programmes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer. Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle. Do not set a Steam programme with these types of items: • Items to be washed at a temperature lower than 40°C.
www.aeg.com Programme Default tempera- Maximum spin speed Maximum load ture Spin speed range Temperature range Delicates 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg Wool/Handwash 40 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1.5 kg Outdoor 30 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 2 kg NonStop 60min 30 °C 40 °C - 30 °C 1200 rpm 1200 rpm 1 kg 1.
Synthetics Delicates Outdoor NonStop 60min Steam Rinse Spin/Drain Wool/Handwash Cottons Eco 19 Cottons Programme ENGLISH Delay Start ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Timed drying ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Drying Levels ■ ■4) Options 1) If you set No Spin option, the appliance only drains the water. 2) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 3) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size.
www.aeg.
ENGLISH Dryness Level Type of fabric Cupboard Dry For items to be stored Cottons and Linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) Iron Dry Suitable for ironing Load (kg) 21 Spin Suggesspeed ted du(rpm) ration (mins) 4 1600 170 - 190 2 1600 80 - 100 1 1600 50 - 60 Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) 3 1200 130 - 145 1 1200 45 - 55 Delicates (acrylics, viscose and delicate mixed fabrics) 2 1200 150 Wool (woollen jumpers) 1 1200 170 - 190 Outdoor
www.aeg.com If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 8.4 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have one or two extra rinses when you set a new programme. • Simultaneously touch the and the extra rinse. • Simultaneously touch the and the button button twice to add two extra rinses. display. appears on the • Simultaneously touch the button and the button three times to remove extra rinses. The display only shows .
ENGLISH 23 Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products, but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level ( ). This quantity will however guarantee the best washing results. 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.
www.aeg.com 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap down. B 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 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. The indicator of the Start/Pause button flashes.
ENGLISH The PROSENSE estimation starts at the end of the countdown. 25 At the end of the load detection, in case of drum overload, the indicator flashing in the display: is Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments. To cancel the delay start: Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme again.
www.aeg.com 10.10 Interrupting a programme and changing the options When the programme is running, you can change only some options: 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. 10.11 Cancelling a running programme 1. Press the button On/Off to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. 2.
ENGLISH • You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you touch the 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 On/Off button to activate the appliance again. The display shows the end of the last set programme. 27 Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle.
www.aeg.com 11.3 Washing and Timed Drying 1. Tap on the button Timed drying repeatedly to set the desired time value (see the "Timed drying" table the "Programmes" chapter). The drying level indicator goes off and the indicator comes on. Each time you tap on this button the time value increases by 5 minutes. The display shows the set new time value. 2. Touch the Start/Pause to start the programme. The PROSENSE estimation starts.
ENGLISH To have a good drying by using less energy and in a shorter time, the appliance does not let you set a too low spin speed for the items to be washed and dried. 2. Touch button Start/Pause to start the programme. In the display the door locked indicator goes on, the indicator of the running phase starts flashing. The display also shows the remaining programme time. 12.3 Timed Drying 1.
www.aeg.com 14. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 14.1 The laundry load • Divide the laundry into: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool. • Follow the washing instructions on the laundry care labels. • Do not wash white and coloured items together. • Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommend that you wash them separately for the first couple of times. • Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts. • Empty pockets and unfold.
ENGLISH 14.5 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. • = The drying cycle is at high temperature • = The drying cycle is at reduced temperature • = The item can not be tumble dried. To find out the water hardness in your area, contact your local water authority. Use the correct quantity of water softener.
www.aeg.com CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 15.4 Door seal CAUTION! Do not clean the metal surfaces with chlorine-based detergent. 15.2 Descaling If the water hardness in your area is high or moderate, we recommend that you use a water descaling product for washing machines. Regularly examine the drum to check for limescale. The regular detergents already contain water softening agents, but we recommend to run a cycle with empty drum and a descaling product occasionally.
ENGLISH 33 1 2 2. Remove the top part of the additive compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm water, to remove any traces of accumulated detergent. After cleaning, replace the top part in its position. 15.7 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Clean the drain pump if: • The appliance does not drain the water. • The drum does not turn.
www.aeg.com 6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out. 7. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 2 1 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump access to collect the water that flows out. 3. Open the chute downwards. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter. 4. Turn the filter 180 degrees in anticlockwise direction to open it, without removing. Let the water flow out. 5.
ENGLISH 35 2 1 2 1 3 2. Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut. 12. Close the pump cover. 2 1 When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: a. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. b. Start the programme to drain the water. 3. Clean the valve filter on the back of the appliance with a toothbrush. 15.
www.aeg.com 15.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 45° 20° 15.9 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain the water, carry out the same procedure, described in 'Cleaning the drain filter' paragraph. If necessary, clean the pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3.
ENGLISH 37 The programme was not finished properly or the appliance stopped too early. If the alarm code appears again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. • • - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. • - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch it off and switch on again. - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution 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. • Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain phase.
ENGLISH 39 Problem Possible solution The washing results are not satisfactory. • Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent. • 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. Too much foam in the • Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the washing cycle. After the washing cycle, there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer.
www.aeg.com Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high. If necessary, proceed with an emergency drain (refer to «Emergency drain» in «Care and cleaning» chapter). To open the door, proceed as follows: 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the appliance off. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 3. Open the filter flap. 4. Pull twice the emergency unlock trigger downward and open the appliance door. 5. Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door. 6.
ENGLISH Programmes Load (kg) Wool/Handwash 30°C 41 Energy Water conApproximate proconsump- sumption (li- gramme duration tion (kWh) tre) (minutes) 1.5 0.30 60 75 1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. 18.
www.aeg.com 20. CH GUARANTEE Customer Service Centres Point of Service Industriestrasse 10 5506 Mägenwil Le Trési 6 1028 Préverenges Via Violino 11 6928 Manno Morgenstrasse 131 3018 Bern Zürcherstrasse 204E 9000 St. Gallen Seetalstrasse 11 6020 Emmenbrücke Schlossstrasse 1 4133 Pratteln Comercialstrasse 19 7000 Chur Spare parts service Industriestrasse 10, 5506 Mägenwil, Tel. 0848 848 111 Specialist advice/Sale Badenerstrasse 587, 8048 Zürich, Tel.
ENGLISH 43
157013082-A-452017 www.aeg.
