EN User Manual Washing Machine LW 74486 FL
www.aeg.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6 4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 7 5. PROGRAMMES ..
ENGLISH 3 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 • • • • 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. Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
ENGLISH • UK and Ireland only. This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse. • 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.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
www.aeg.com 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Appliance overview 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Worktop Detergent dispenser Control panel Door handle Rating plate Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance 6 7 3.2 Installation on suspended flooring Stacking kit Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration. To limit vibration we recommend placing a waterproof wooden panel, at least 15 mm thick, under the appliance.
ENGLISH Read carefully the instructions supplied with the appliance and with the accessory. WARNING! Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine. 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Control panel description 1 2 3 Anticrease Cottons Refresh Cottons Eco Super Eco Extra Silent + Prewash Synthetics 20 Min. - 3 kg Easy Iron Jeans Delicates Wool/ Silk Duvet Rinse Spin/Drain Temp.
www.aeg.com Spin area: Spin speed indicator B No Spin indicator1) Rinse Hold indicator 1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme. Display indicators: Washing phase Rinses phase Spin phase C Child safety lock Door locked You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You can open the door only when the symbol goes off. Delay start Time area: Programme duration Delay start D Alarm codes Message of error Programme is completed 5. PROGRAMMES 5.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range Cottons 95 °C - Cold Cottons + Prewash 95 °C - Cold Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 8 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. 8 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and coloured cotton. Heavy soil and normal soil. 8 kg White and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. The programme eliminates all spinning phase to perform a silent cycle. The cycle stops with water in the tub. 3.
www.aeg.com Programme Temperature range Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 20 Min.-3kg 40 °C - 30 °C 3 kg 1200 rpm Cotton and synthetic items with light soil level or worn only once. Super Eco Cold 3 kg 1200 rpm Mixed fabric (cotton and synthetic items)4). 8 kg 1400 rpm White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal soil. The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended.
ENGLISH Programme Temperature range 11 Maximum load Maximum spin speed Programme description (Type of load and soil level) 1.5 kg Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. This cycle helps to dewrinkle the laundry. Steam Anticrease 1) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase. The appliance adds some rinses. 2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash.
www.aeg.com Stains1) Extra Rinse2) Time Save3) Delay Start Programme Spin 12 ■ ■ ■ ■ Delicates ■ ■ Wool/Silk ■ ■ Duvet ■ Spin/Drain4) ■ Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■ Jeans ■ ■ ■ ■ 20 Min.-3kg ■ Super Eco ■ ■ Cottons Eco ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■5) ■ 1) The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 °C. 2) If you set Extra Rinse option, the appliance adds some additional rinses.
ENGLISH 6. CONSUMPTION VALUES Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant standards. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry and ambient temperature. Water pressure, the supply voltage and the temperature of inlet water may also affect the washing programme duration. Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of product.
www.aeg.com Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W) 0.30 0.30 The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation 1015/2010 implementing directive 2009/125/EC . 7. SETTINGS 7.1 Acoustic signals The acoustic signals operate when: • You activate the appliance. • You deactivate the appliance. • You press the buttons. • The programme is completed. • The appliance has a malfunction.
ENGLISH 15 8.6 Stains • Set this option to remove all spin phases. • Set it for very delicate fabrics. • To compensate for the absence of spinning, the rinse phase uses more water for some washing programmes. • The display shows the indicator Set this option to add the stain phase to a programme. . Rinse Hold Use this option for laundry with hard stains to remove. • Set this option to reduce creasing. • The washing programme ends with water in the drum. The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing.
www.aeg.com 10.4 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 CAUTION! Make sure that no laundry becomes trapped 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. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric conditioner, starch).
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. Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer. 10.5 Setting a programme 1.
www.aeg.com 10.10 Interrupting a programme and changing a option You can change only some options before they operate. 1. Press button Start/Pause. The related indicator flashes. 2. Change the option set. 3. Press the button Start/Pause again. The programme continues. 10.11 Cancelling a running programme 1. Press button On/Off to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance. 2. Press button On/Off again to activate the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing programme.
ENGLISH 10.15 AUTO Stand-by option 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 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 button On/Off to activate the appliance again. 19 The display shows the end of the last set programme. Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle.
www.aeg.com 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). 11.4 Ecological hints • Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry allowed. • If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low temperature. • To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardness of your domestic system.
ENGLISH 12.5 Cleaning the detergent dispenser 1. 2. 1 2 3. 4. 12.6 Cleaning the drain filter Do not clean the drain filter if the water in the appliance is hot. Regularly check the drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean. Repeat the steps 2 and 3 until the water stops flowing out.
www.aeg.com 1. 2. 180° 3. 4. 2 2 1 1 5. 6. 7. 8.
ENGLISH 23 Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillage. 12.7 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 1. 2. 1 2 3 3. 4. 45° 20° 12.8 Emergency drain Because of a malfunction, the appliance cannot drain the water. If this occurs, do steps (1) through (8) 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.
www.aeg.com 13. TROUBLESHOOTING • - The appliance door is open or not closed correctly. Please check the door! 13.1 Introduction • The appliance does not start or it stops during operation. - The mains supply is unstable. Wait until the mains supply is stable. • First try to find a solution to the problem (refer to the table). If the problem persists, contact the Authorised Service Centre. - No communication between electronic elements of the appliance. Switch off and switch on again.
ENGLISH Problem 25 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 connection of the drain hose is correct. Set the drain option if you set a programme without drain phase. • Set the drain option if you set an option which ends with water in the drum. • Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.
www.aeg.com 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. You cannot set an option. • Make sure that you press only the wanted touch button(s). After the check, activate the appliance. The programme continues from the point of interruption.
ENGLISH recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the * 27 household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
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