AEG L6FBI842N User Manual

L6FBI842N
USER MANUAL
EN User Manual
Washing Machine
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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................. 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
4. ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................... 10
5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................11
6. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................... 12
7. DIAL AND BUTTONS................................................................................................ 13
8. PROGRAMMES .........................................................................................................15
9. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................18
10. BEFORE FIRST USE.................................................................................................18
11. DAILY USE................................................................................................................19
12. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 23
13. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 24
14. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................28
15. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................................31
16. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................32
17. QUICK GUIDE.........................................................................................................32
18. PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET IN REFERENCE TO E.U. REGULATION
1369/2017........................................................................................................................34
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information
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

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
Keep detergents away from children.
Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
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1.2 General Safety

Do not change the specification of this appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
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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 8 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.
The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose
sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.
Old hose sets must not be reused.
If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
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.
If a tumble dryer is stacked on the top of the washing
machine, make sure to use the correct stacking kit
approved by AEG (see more details in chapter
"Accessories - Stacking kit").

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

The installation must comply with relevant national regulations.
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts including rubber bush with plastic spacer.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the appliance is to be moved in the future they must be reattached to lock
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the drum to prevent an internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door cannot be fully opened.
• Do not put a closed container to collect possible water leakage under the appliance. Contact the Authorised Service Centre to ensure which accessories can be used.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need
to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• 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.
• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the replacement of the inlet hose.
• It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is due to the testing of the appliance with the use of water in the factory.
• You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the other drain hose and the extension.

2.4 Use

WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.
• Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
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• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry.
• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily soiled with oil, grease or other greasy substances. It can damage rubber parts of the washing machine. Prewash such fabrics by hand before loading them into the washing machine.
• Do not touch the glass door while a programme is in operation. The glass can get hot.

2.5 Service

• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre.

3. INSTALLATION

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

3.1 Unpacking

WARNING!
Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance.
• Use original spare parts only.

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).
WARNING!
Use the gloves.
1. Use a cutter to cut through external film.
2. Remove the external film.
3. Remove the cardboard top and the
polystyrene packaging materials.
4. Open the door and remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum.
5. Put the front polystyrene packaging
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element on the floor behind the appliance.
6. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it.
Make sure not to damage the hoses.
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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.
7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom.
8. Pull up the appliance in vertical position.
10. Remove the three bolts by using the key supplied with the appliance.
11. Pull out the plastic spacers.
12. Put the plastic caps, that you find in
the user manual bag, in the holes.
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We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movement of the appliance.

3.2 Installation on suspended flooring

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. It should be screwed to at least 2 floor beams and should extend beyond the front feet.
If possible, install the appliance where the floor is more stable.

3.3 Positioning and levelling

1. 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.
2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level.
WARNING!
Do not put cardboard, wood or equivalent materials below the appliance feet to adjust the level.
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.
When the machine is installed on a plinth or if a washer dryer is stacked on the washing machine, use the accessories described in chapter 'Accessories'. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the appliance and with the accessory.

3.4 The inlet hose

1. Connect the water inlet hose to the
back of the appliance.
2. Position it toward left or right depending on the position of the water tap.
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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.
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You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorized service centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways:
1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it around the plastic hose guide.
2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall.
Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains.
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.
Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water. There may be a return of dirty water into the appliance.

3.5 Water drainage

The drain hose should be positioned at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm from the floor.
3. To a stand pipe with vent-hole ­Insert the drain hose directly into a drain pipe. Refer to the illustration.
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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. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see the picture), you can push it directly into the stand pipe.
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.
Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink.
6. Position the hose directly to a built­in drain pipe in the room wall and
tighten it with a clamp.

4. ACCESSORIES

4.1 Available in www.aeg.com/shop or from authorised dealer

Only appropriate accessories approved by AEG ensure the safety standards of the appliance. If unapproved parts are used, any claims will be invalidated.

4.2 Fixing plate kit (4055171146)

Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
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4.3 Stacking kit

The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by

5. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

5.1 Special features

Your new washing machine meets all modern requirements for an effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption and respectful of fabric care.
using the correct stacking kit manufactured and approved by AEG.
Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances.
The stacking kit can be used only with the appliances specified in the leaflet provided with the accessory.
Read carefully the instructions supplied with the appliance and with the accessory.
WARNING!
Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine.
• The ProSense technology adjusts automatically the programme duration to the laundry in the drum to achieve perfect washing results in the minimum possible time.

5.2 Appliance overview

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