EN User Manual Washer Dryer LB3690WT
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 5 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 7 4. CONTROL PANEL...........................................................................................................8 5.
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. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
www.aeg.com • • • • • • • • • • • • side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully opened. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation process. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after installation.. The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • • • 5 Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer. Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, and rubber backed articles and clothes, or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the washer dryer. Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be used as specified by the product manufacturer’s instructions. Remove all objects from items that could be a source of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
www.aeg.com • Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the flooring. • When the appliance is in its permanent position, check that it is fully level with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly. 2.2 Electrical Connection WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock. • The appliance must be earthed. • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
ENGLISH 7 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Rating plate Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance 5 6 7 3.2 How to activate the child safety device To close the door, turn the device anticlockwise until the groove is vertical. This device prevents children or pets from being closed in the drum. 3.3 Fixing plate kit (4055171146) Turn the device clockwise, until the groove is horizontal.
www.aeg.com 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 On/Off button 7 Drying time button 2 Programme knob 8 Drying level button 3 Display 9 Spin button 4 Start/Pause button 10 Temperature button 4 5 Delay Start button 6 Time Save button 4.
ENGLISH Spin area: Spin speed indicator B No Spin indicator1) Rinse Hold indicator 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme. Dryness level symbols1): Iron dry Cupboard dry Extra dry Display indicators2): C Door locked - You cannot open the door when this symbol is on. You can open the door only when the symbol goes off. Washing phase Drying phase Child safety lock Extra rinse Delay start 1) They come on when you set an automatic drying programme.
www.aeg.com Time area: Programme duration (washing and/or drying phase) When the programme starts, the time decreases in one minute steps. Delay start When you press the delay start button, the display shows the delay start time. D Alarm codes If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows alarm codes. Refer to "Troubleshooting" chapter. Error message The display shows this message for several seconds when: • You cannot set a function with the washing programme.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Seide - Soie Silk 30°C 1 kg 1000 rpm Special programme for silk and mixed synthetic items. 1,5 kg 1200 rpm Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate fabrics with Wool 40°C - Cold NonStop 60 min. 40°C - 30°C 11 «hand washing» care symbol.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) Baumwolle - Coton Cottons 6 kg Drying programme for cotton items. 1) The washing programme Cottons Eco at 60ºC with a load of 9 kg and the drying programme Cottons are the reference programmes for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
ENGLISH Programme Delicates Feinwäsche - Délicats 1) ■ ■ 13 2) ■ ■ 1) If the permanent Extra Rinse option is activated, the appliance adds some additional rinses. In the Rinse programme, if you set a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin. 2) If you set a shorter duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory.
www.aeg.com 5.
ENGLISH 15 6. CONSUMPTION VALUES The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature. At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme duration for the maximum load capacity. During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g.
www.aeg.com Rinse Hold • Set this option to reduce creasing. • The washing programme ends with water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing. • The door stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the door. • The display shows the indicator . To drain the water refer to "Draining water out after end of cycle". 7.3 Drying level Press this button to set one of 3 automatic dryness levels available.
ENGLISH 8.3 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a new programme. 17 • To activate/deactivate this option press Time Save and Delay Start at the same time until the relevant indicator comes on/goes off. 9. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Put 2 litre of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase. This activates the drain system. 2. Put a small quantity of detergent in the compartment for washing phase. 3.
www.aeg.com 10.3 Check the position of the flap 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until it stops. 2. Press the lever down to remove the dispenser. 1 2 3. To use powder detergent, turn the flap up. A 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.
ENGLISH 10.6 Starting a programme without the delay start Press button Start/Pause to start the programme. The relevant indicator stops to flash and stays on. On the display the indicator of the phase is operation starts to flash. The programme starts, the door is locked. The display show the indicator . The drain pump can operate for a short time when the appliance fills water. 10.
www.aeg.com The programme or the delay start continues. 10.13 End of cycle When the programme has finished, the appliance stops automatically. The acoustic signal operates (if it is active). In the display comes on and the door locked indicator goes off. The indicator of Start/Pause button goes off. 1. Press button On/Off to deactivate the appliance. After five minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function automatically deactivates the appliance.
ENGLISH 2. Load the laundry one item at a time. 3. Turn the programme dial to the programme applicable for the items to dry. The display shows the drying indicator . To have a good drying performance do not exceed the maximum drying loads recommended in the user manual. Do not set a spin speed lower than the automatic speed of the set programme. 11.2 Drying at automatic levels The laundry can be dried at pre-defined levels of dryness: 1.
www.aeg.com 12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 12.1 Non-Stop programme 1. Press On/Off for some seconds to activate the appliance. 2. Load the laundry one item at a time. To have a good drying performance do not exceed the maximum drying loads recommended in the user manual. Do not set a spin speed lower than the automatic speed of the set programme. 3. Put the detergent and the additives in the appropriate compartment. 4.
ENGLISH 12.5 Fluff in the fabrics During the washing and/or drying phase, some types of fabric, (sponge, wool, sweatshirt) could release fluff. The released fluff could stick to the fabrics during the next cycle. To prevent the fluff in your laundry, we recommend that you: • Do not wash dark fabrics after you have washed and dried light coloured fabrics (new sponge, wool, sweatshirt ) and the contrary. • Line dry this type of fabrics at open air when they are washed the first time.
www.aeg.com • 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 your appliance does not have the detergent dispenser with the flap device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the detergent's manufacturer). 13.4 Ecological hints 13.
ENGLISH 13.11 General Tips Refer to the «Drying programmes» table to find the average drying times. Experience will help you to dry the laundry better. Take note of the duration of the cycles done before. 25 1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing cycle. 2. Use special fabric conditioner for tumble dryers. When the drying programme is completed remove the laundry promptly. To avoid the static charge at the end of the drying cycle: 14. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 14.
www.aeg.com 14.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 3. 4. 14.6 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2.
ENGLISH 3. 4. 45° 20° 14.7 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. 1. 2. 2 1 1 2 1 3. 4.
www.aeg.com 5. 6. 1 2 7. 8. 1 2 9. 2 1 14.8 Emergency drain Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of 'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump. When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must activate the drain system again: 1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser. 2. Start the programme to drain the water. 14.
ENGLISH 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 2. Close the water tap. 3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose. 4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the emergency drain procedure. 5. When the drain pump is empty, install the inlet hose again. 29 WARNING! Make sure that the temperature is higher than 0 °C before you use the appliance again. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures. 15.
www.aeg.com Problem Possible solution 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. Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct. The appliance does not fill with water and drain immediately.
ENGLISH Problem 31 Possible solution 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. Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to 'Installation'.
www.aeg.com After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption. If the problem occurs again, contact the Authorised Service Centre. If the display shows other alarm codes. Deactivate and activate the appliance. If the problem continues, contact the Authorised Service Centre. 15.3 Emergency door opening To open the door, proceed as follows: In case of power failure or functioning failure the appliance door remains locked.
ENGLISH Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Maximum wash load Cotton 9 kg Maximum dry load Cotton Synthetics 6 kg 3 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1600 rpm 33 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.
www.aeg.
ENGLISH 35
132952800-A-492015 www.aeg.
