LFM9C9413N USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4 3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................6 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................10 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.
www.aeg.com by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments; – areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes. Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the "Programme chart" chapter). The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa). The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
ENGLISH • The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean. • Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor. • When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly. • Do not install the appliance directly above a floor drain. • Do not spray water on the appliance and do not expose it to excessive humidity.
www.aeg.com 2.6 Disposal WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies. • 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. • Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). 3. INSTALLATION WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 3.
ENGLISH Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 12. Refer to the illustration. Make sure that the barriers are securely attached. x4 1 2 8. Fully clean and dry the bottom of the appliance. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 9. Make sure to identify the different sizes and the positions of the sound barriers. Refer to the illustration: 7 A B Attach the sound barriers at a room temperature. 13.
www.aeg.com 16. Pull out the plastic spacers. 17. 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.
ENGLISH 9 A 45 20 O O If this occurs, 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 be positioned at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm from the floor. You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm.
www.aeg.com 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.
ENGLISH then fabric softener in the water before they are distributed in the laundry. So every fibre is reached and cared for. • The ProSense technology detects the laundry load size defining the programme duration in 30 seconds. The washing programme is tailored to the laundry load and the type of fabric without consuming more time, energy and water than necessary. • The steam has a quick and easy way to refresh the clothes.
www.aeg.com Salt Max ▼ ▼ Sa lt M ax ▼ ax M Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch). Compartment for salt. Read carefully 'The Water Softener technology ( Soft Water)'. Maximum level for detergent/ additives quantity. Salt Compartment for washing phase: powder detergent, stain remover. When using liquid detergent, make sure that the special container for liquid detergent is inserted. Refer to 'Filling the detergent and additives' in 'Daily Use' chapter.
ENGLISH 3. Touch the Stains/Prewash and the Plus Steam buttons simultaneously (by touching the two buttons at the same instant, as shown in the next drawing) for some seconds until the display shows the default level C04 and the indicator goes on. It means the water softener is active during washing only. 13 condition. However, if the inlet water is particularly hard (C06 and C07 levels), we suggest to set the water softener also during rinsing phase to preserve the fabric softness.
www.aeg.com Levels Water hardness range °f (French degrees) C07 °d °e (German de- (English degrees) grees) ≥46 ≥26 mmol/l ≥33 ppm ≥4.6 ≥460 1) Factory setting, able to satisfy most of the use conditions. 5.3 Pouring salt The water softener function acts through special resins present in the appliance. To regenerate the resins and make them ready to soften the water pour a special Max ▼ SALT ▼ ax M salt in the compartment M ax ▼ Salt : 1. Open the detergent dispenser. Max ▼ ax M 4.
ENGLISH WARNING! Do not put anything but salt Salt in the compartment . If any other detergent/additive is poured inadvertently in this compartment, please refer to 'Eliminating detergent or other additives from salt compartment' in 'Troubleshooting' chapter. 15 The appliance works normally even without salt, but without exploiting its full potential.
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ENGLISH 17 7.2 Display MIX Maximum load indicator. The icon flashes during laundry load estimation (refer to "PROSENSE load detection" paragraph). Maximum laundry indicator. It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme. Salt Salt refilling indicator. The compartment needs salt refilling: the compartment is empty or the salt is not enough. Delay start indicator. Door locked indicator. The digital indicator can show: • Programme duration (e. g.
www.aeg.com Anti-crease phase indicator. Child safety lock indicator. Time saving indicator. Temperature indicator. The set. indicator appears when a cold wash is Spin speed indicator. Rinse hold indicator. Extra silent indicator. Pre-wash indicator. Stain indicator. Extra rinse indicator. 8. DIAL AND BUTTONS 8.1 On/Off 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.
ENGLISH When the display shows the indicators and , the appliance does not heat the water. 8.4 Spin When you set a programme, the appliance automatically selects the maximum spin speed. Touch this button repeatedly to: • Decrease the spin speed. The display shows only the spin speeds available for the set programme. • Activate the Rinse Hold option . The water of the last rinse is not drained out to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
www.aeg.com If the Extra Rinse is set as a default option and you select a compatible washing programme, the display . In this case, by shows pressing the Extra Rinse button , it is possible to add just one rinse. 8.7 Plus Steam This option adds a steam phase followed by a short anti-crease phase at the end of the washing programme. The steam phase reduces fabric creasing and facilitates the fabric ironing. The indicator flashes on the display during steam phase.
ENGLISH 21 8.12 Start/Pause Touch the Start/Pause button to start, pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme. 9. PROGRAMMES 9.1 Programme Chart All washing programmes benefit from the softened water, if the water softener is active. Washing programmes Programme Programme description Washing programmes Cottons White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal, heavy and light soil. Cotton Energy saving programme.
www.aeg.com Programme Programme description Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. Steam Steam can be used for dried2), washed or worn once laundry. This programme reduce creases and odours3) and relaxes the fibres. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the drum. After a steam programme, ironing becomes effortless. Do not use any detergent. If necessary, remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal. Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle.
ENGLISH Programme 23 Programme description Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser. Outdoor Outdoor clothing, technical, sport fabrics, waterproof and breathable jackets, shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation. The recommended laundry load is 2.5 kg. This programme can also be used as water-repellent restoring cycle, specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydrophobic coating.
www.aeg.com Programme Default temperature Maximum spin speed Maximum load Temperature range Spin speed range 30 °C 60 °C - 30 °C 1400 rpm 1400 rpm - 400 rpm 5 kg 60 °C 1400 rpm 1400 rpm - 400 rpm 9 kg 20 min. - 3 kg 30 °C 40 °C - 30 °C 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 3 kg Outdoor 30 °C 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm - 400 rpm OKOPower Anti-Allergy 2.5 kg1) 1 kg2) 1) Washing programme. 2) Washing programme and waterproofing phase. Delicates Anti-Allergy 20 min.
Outdoor 20 min. - 3 kg ■ Anti-Allergy ■ OKOPower Soft Plus Steam ■ Wool/Silk ■ Delicates Synthetics Plus Steam1) ColourPro Cottons ENGLISH ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1) This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C. 2) This option is not available with a temperature lower than 30 °C. 3) If you set the shortest 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. 9.
www.aeg.com the Delay Start buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds. If you deactivate the acoustic signals, they continue operate when the appliance has a malfunction. 10.3 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse when you set a programme where it is selectable. • To activate/deactivate this option touch the Extra Rinse button and the Options button simultaneously the relevant indicator comes on/goes off. This option adds two rinses and the display shows 10.
ENGLISH 27 Max ▼ Max ▼ ax M ▼ ax ▼ Sa lt Sa lt M ax ▼ M ax ▼ M 2. Put the powder detergent in the compartment . If using liquid detergent, refer to 'Filling the liquid detergent'. Filling the liquid detergent 1. Insert the proper container for liquid detergent. Max ▼ ax Max ▼ ▼ Sa lt M ax ▼ M ax ▼ Sa lt M ax ▼ M 3. If desired, pour the fabric softener in the compartment . 2. Pour the liquid detergent in the .
www.aeg.com default temperature, the maximum spin speed, the washing phase indicators (when available) and an indicative programme duration. 2. To change the temperature and/or the spin speed, touch the related buttons. 3. If desired, set one or more options by touching the related buttons. The related indicators come on in the display and the given information changes accordingly. In case a selection is not possible, no indicator comes on and an acoustic signal sounds. 11.
ENGLISH In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments. 29 If you select the Plus Steam the steam phase indicators come on. Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the programme again. The ProSense phase can be repeated up to three times (see point 1). The anti-crease phase is running: Important! If the laundry amount will not be reduced, the washing programme starts anyway, despite the overload.
www.aeg.com While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked. If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door. 1. Touch the button Start/Pause. In the display the related door lock indicator goes off. 2. Open the appliance door. If necessary, add or remove the items. 3. Close the door and touch the button Start/Pause. The programme or the delay start continues. 4.
ENGLISH • 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. Turn the programme dial to set a new cycle. 31 If you set a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water. 12. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 12.
www.aeg.com 12.4 Ecological hints • Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil. • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. • If you pre-treat the stains, you can use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. • To use the correct quantity of detergent, refer to the quantity suggested by the detergent producer. 13. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 13.
ENGLISH 33 2. Run a short cotton programme at high temperature with empty drum and with a small quantity of powder detergent, in order to rinse out any residues left . Max ▼ Before cleaning, make sure that the all compartments are empty. ▼ ▼ ax lt Sa 3. Wash the drawer and all inserts under running water. Max ▼ M ax 1. Open the drawer. Press the catch as indicated in the picture and pull the drawer out.
www.aeg.com 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: 6. 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. Max ▼ ax ▼ 2 ax ▼ M Sa lt M 34 13.7 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING! Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 1 2.
ENGLISH 5. When the bowl is full of water, turn the filter back and empty the container. 6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out. 7. Turn the filter anti-clockwise to remove it. 35 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages. 2 1 12. Close the pump cover. 1 2 8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and objects from the filter recess. 9.
www.aeg.com 13.8 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 13.9 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.
ENGLISH 37 14. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 14.1 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.
www.aeg.com Problem The appliance does not fill with water properly. Possible solution • Make sure that the water tap is open. • 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 inlet hose has no kinks, damages or bends. • Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct.
ENGLISH 39 Problem Possible solution The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates. • Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to "Installation instruction". • Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are removed. Refer to "Installation instruction". • Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small. The programme duration • The ProSense function is able to adjust the programme duincreases or decreases ration according to the type and the laundry load size.
www.aeg.com Any type of detergent and additives inadvertently poured in the compartment Salt must be eliminated completely. If this happens, please proceed as follows: ax 1. Pull the drawer out. Max ▼ ax ▼ M Sa lt 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. Salt compartment ▼ To open the door, proceed as follows: 14.
ENGLISH 41 During the washing programme, the Prosense function can vary the wash duration and the consumption values. For more details see 'The Prosense function' paragraph in 'Daily Use' chapter. Programmes Load (kg) Energy consumption (kWh) Water consumption (litre) Approximate programme duration (minutes) 9 1.65 90 220 9 0.32 53 261 Cottons 40°C 9 1.20 90 210 Synthetics 40°C 4 0.72 55 160 Delicates 40°C 4 0.60 60 120 Wool/Silk 30°C 2 0.
www.aeg.com Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover, except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against moisture IPX4 Water supply pressure 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) 8 bar (0,8 MPa) Minimum Maximum Cold water Water supply 1) Maximum Load Cotton Energy Efficiency Class Spin Speed 9 kg A+++ Maximum 1400 rpm 1) Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread. 17. ACCESSORIES 17.1 Available in www.aeg.
ENGLISH 43 To raise your appliance and make loading and unloading laundry easier. WARNING! Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine. 17.4 Pedestal with the drawer The drawer can be used for laundry storage e.g.: towels, cleaning products and more. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory. 18. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it.
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