USER
MANUAL
L6FBI861N
EN User Manual
Washing Machine
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................6
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................10
5. CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................... 11
6. DIAL AND BUTTONS................................................................................................12
7. PROGRAMMES .........................................................................................................14
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................17
9. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 17
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................18
11. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 22
12. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 23
13. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................27
14. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................................30
15. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................31
16. ACCESSORIES.........................................................................................................32
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
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.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
• Keep detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should
be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
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General Safety
1.2
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• 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).
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• The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable)
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
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent 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 instruction
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 where 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.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
• Do not put a container to collect
possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
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2.2 Electrical connection
• 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.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Follow the safety instructions on the
detergent packaging.
• 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.
• 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).
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
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3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Unpacking
WARNING!
Remove all the packaging
and the transit bolts before
installing the appliance.
WARNING!
Use the gloves.
1. Use a cutter to cut through external
film.
2. Remove the external film.
4. Open the door and remove the
polystyrene piece from the door seal
and all the items from the drum.
5. Carefully put down the appliance
with the rear side on it.
6. Put the front polystyrene packaging
element on the floor under the
appliance.
Make sure not to damage
the hoses.
7. Remove the polystyrene protection
from the bottom.
3. Remove the cardboard top and the
polystyrene packaging materials.
8. Fully clean and dry the bottom of the
appliance.
CAUTION!
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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:
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Attach the sound barriers at
a room temperature.
13. Pull up the appliance in vertical
position.
14. Remove the power supply cable and
the drain hose from the hose holders.
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• A (FRONT) = Front of the
appliance
• B (BACK) = Rear of the appliance
10. Remove the adhesive strip from the
sound barriers.
11. Attach the four barriers to bottom of
the appliance.
12. Refer to the illustration. Make sure
that the barriers are securely
attached.
It is possible to see water
flowing from the drain hose.
This is due to the testing
with the appliance of water
in factory.
15. Remove the three bolts by using the
key supplied with the appliance.
16. Pull out the plastic spacers.
17. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
3.5 Water drainage
The drain hose should stay at a height of
not less than 60 cm and not more than
100 cm.
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.
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.
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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: Put
the drain hose in the spigot and
tighten it with a clip. Refer to the
illustration.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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 built-in
drain pipe in the room wall and
tighten it with a clip.
You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
authorized service centre for the other
drain hose and the extension.
4.1 Appliance overview
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Delay St art
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Option
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Spin
Temp.
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Worktop
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Detergent dispenser
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Control panel
3
Door handle
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Rating plate
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Drain pump filter
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Feet for levelling the appliance
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5. CONTROL PANEL
5.1 Control panel description
Drain hose
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Inlet hose connection
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Mains cable
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Transit bolts
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Hose support
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Programme dial
1
Display
2
Delay Start touch button
3
Time Save touch button
4
Start/Pause touch button
5
Options touch button
6
• Stains option
• Prewash option
• Rinse only option
Spin Spin reduction touch button
7
• No spin
option
• Rinse hold
option
Temp.
8
touch button
On/Off
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push button
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5.2 Display
A The digital indicator can show:
• Programme duration (e. g. ).
• Delay time (e. g. or ).
• Cycle end ( ).
• Warning code ( ).
B Extra rinse indicator. It lights on when this option is se-
lected .
C
D Child safety lock indicator.
The indicator blink during the laundry load detections.
E Door locked indicator.
6. DIAL AND BUTTONS
6.1 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.
As the Stand-by function automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease
the energy consumption in a few cases,
you may need to activate the appliance
again.
For more details, refer to Stand-by
paragraph in Daily Use chapter.
6.2 Introduction
The options/functions are
not selectable with all
washing programmes. Check
the compatibility between
options/functions and
washing programmes in the
"Programme Chart". An
option/function can exclude
another one, in this case the
appliance doesn't allow you
to set the incompatible
options/functions together.
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6.3 Temp.
When you select a washing programme,
the appliance automatically proposes a
default temperature.
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
The indicator = cold water of the set
temperature comes on (the appliance
does not heat the water).
6.4 Spin
When you set a programme, the
appliance automatically sets the
maximum spin speed allowed.
Touch repeatedly this button to:
Activate the Rinse hold option
• Set this option to prevent the laundry
creases.
• The related indicator comes on.
• There is a water in the drum when the
programme is completed.
• The door stays locked and the drum
turns regularly to reduce creasing.
• You must drain the water to unlock
the door.
• If you touch the Start/Pause button,
the appliance performs the spinning
phase and drains the water.
The appliance empties the
water out automatically after
18 hours approximately.
Activate the No spin option
• Set this option to deactivate all spin
phases. Only the drain phase is
available.
• The related indicator comes on.
• Set this option for very delicate
fabrics.
• The rinses phase uses more water for
some washing programmes.
The spin speed can be
reduce.
6.5 Options
Press this button repeatedly to activate
one of the available options.
• Stains
Select this option to add an anti-stain
phase to a programme in order to
treat heavily soiled or stained laundry
with stain remover.
Pour the stain remover into
compartment . The stain remover will
be added in the appropriate phase of
the washing programme.
This option can increase
the programme duration.
This option is not
available with a
temperature lower than
40 °C.
• Prewash
Use this option to add a prewash
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.
This option can increase
the programme duration.
• Rinse only
The appliance performs only the
rinsing phase, the spinning and the
draining phases of the selected
programme.
The relevant indicator comes on.
6.6 Delay Start
With this option you can delay the start
of a programme in a more convenient
time.
Touch repeatedly the button to set the
required delay. The time increases by
steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2
hours up to 20 h.
The indicator of the option and the
indicator of the set value are on. After
touching theStart/Pause button the
appliance begins the countdown.
6.7 Time Save
This option may be advisable to shorten
the washing programme.
Use this option for items with normal or
light soil or items to refresh.
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Touch this button once to decrease the
duration.
In case of smaller load, touch this button
twice to set an extra quick programme.
The indicator of the option and the
indicator of the set value are on.
7. PROGRAMMES
7.1 Programme Chart
Washing programmes
Programme Programme description
Washing programmes
Cottons
Cotton Eco
6.8 Start/Pause
Touch the Start/Pause button to start,
pause the appliance or interrupt a
running programme.
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil.
White and coloured cotton
White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil.
Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption
values. According to regulation 1061/2010, the programme
Cottons at 60 °C and the programme Cottons at 40 °C with the
option are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They
are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton
laundry.
The water temperature of the washing phase
may differ from the temperature declared for
the selected programme.
Synthetics
Delicates
Wool/Silk
20 min. - 3 kg
Cotton 20°
Duvet
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.
Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose, polyester items.
Normal soil.
Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and delicate
fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol.
Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn.
Mixed fabric (cotton and synthetic items)2).
Single synthetic blanket, padded clothes, duvets, down
jackets and similar items.
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Programme Programme description
Easy Iron
Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Normal and light
3)
soil.
To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fab-
Drain/Spin
1)
During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't
rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme.
2)
This programme is for daily use and has the lowest energy and water consumption whilst maintaining
a good washing performance.
3)
To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin
phase. The appliance adds some rinses.
rics, except woollens and delicate fabrics.
Programme temperature, maximum spin speed and maximum load
Programme Default tempera-
ture
Maximum spin speed
Spin speed range
Maximum load
Temperature
range
Washing programmes
Cottons
Cotton Eco
Synthetics
Delicates
Wool/Silk
20 min. - 3 kg
Cotton 20°
Duvet
Easy Iron
40 °C
95 °C - Cold
60 °C
60 °C - 40 °C
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
40 °C
40 °C - Cold
30 °C
40 °C - 30 °C
Cold
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
40 °C
60 °C - Cold
1600 rpm
1600 rpm - 800 rpm
1600 rpm
1600 rpm - 800 rpm
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm
1200 rpm
1200 rpm - 800 rpm
1600 rpm
1600 rpm - 800 rpm
800 rpm
800 rpm - 800 rpm
800 rpm
800 rpm - 800 rpm
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8 kg
3 kg
3 kg
1,5 kg
3 kg
8 kg
3 kg
3 kg
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Programme Default tempera-
ture
Maximum spin speed
Spin speed range
Maximum load
Temperature
range
Drain/Spin
1)
Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin
option then only the drain phase is available.
1)
1600 rpm
1600 rpm - 800 rpm
8 kg
Programme options compatibility
Options
Programme
Cottons
Cotton Eco
Synthetics
Delicates
Wool/Silk
20 min. - 3 kg
Duvet
Cotton 20°
Easy Iron
Spin ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
No spin
Rinse hold
1)
Stains
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Prewash ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rinse only ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Drain/Spin
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Time Save
2)
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Delay Start ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
1)
This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 °C.
2)
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.
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7.2 Woolmark Apparel Care -
Blue
The wool wash cycle of this machine has
been approved by The Woolmark
8. SETTINGS
8.1 Child Lock
With this option you can prevent children
from playing with the control panel.
• To activate/deactivate this option,
touch the Spin and the Options
buttons simultaneously until the
indicator comes on/goes off on
the display.
You can activate this option:
• After you touch the Start/Pause
button: all the buttons and the
programme dial are deactivated
(except On/Off button ).
• Before you touch the Start/Pause
button: the appliance cannot start.
The appliance keeps the selection of this
option after you switch it off.
8.2 Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when the
programme is completed (sequence of
sounds for about 2 minutes).
Company for the washing of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are washed
according to the instructions issued by
the manufacturer of this washing
machine. Follow the garment care label
for drying and other laundry instructions.
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In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification
trademark.
To deactivate/activate the acoustic
signals, touch the Delay Start and the
Time Save buttons simultaneously for
about 6 seconds.
If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.
8.3 Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a new
programme.
• To activate/deactivate this option
touch the Temp. button and the Spin
button simultaneously until relevant
indicator
display.
comes on/goes off on
9. BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Make sure that all transit bolts have
been removed from the appliance.
2. Make sure that the electrical power is
available and the water tap is open.
3. Pour a small quantity of detergent
into the compartment marked .
4. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
any laundry in the drum.
This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.
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10. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Activating the appliance
1. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press the On/Off button for a few
seconds to activate the appliance.
A short tune sounds (if activated). The
programme dial is automatically set on
Cotton programme .
10.2 Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
3. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
Make sure not to put too much laundry
in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.
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).
Maximum level for quantity of liquid
additives.
Flap for powder or liquid detergent.
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.
After a washing cycle, if
necessary, remove any
detergent residue from the
detergent dispenser.
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.
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flap up.
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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.
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap
down.
Make sure that the flap does not cause a
blockage when you close the drawer.
10.5 Setting a programme
1. Turn the programme dial to select
the desired washing programme. The
related programme indicator comes
on.
The indicator of the Start/Pause button
flashes.
The display shows 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.
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10.6 Starting a programme
with the delay start
Touch the Start/Pause button.
The appliance starts the countdown of
the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the
programme starts.
The PROSENSE adapts
starts at the end of the
countdown.
Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started
To cancel the delay start:
1. Touch the Start/Pause button to
pause the appliance. The related
indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Delay Start button
repeatedly until the display shows .
3. Touch the Start/Pause button again
to start the programme immediately.
Changing the delay start after the countdown has started
To change the delay start:
1. Touch the Start/Pause button to
pause the appliance. The related
indicator flashes.
2. Touch the Delay Start button
repeatedly until the display shows
the desired delay time.
3. Touch the Start/Pause button again
to start the new countdown.
10.7 Starting a programme
Touch the Start/Pause button to start the
programme.
The related indicator stops flashing and
stays on.
The programme starts, the door is
locked. The display shows the indicator
.
The drain pump can operate
shortly before the appliance
fills water.
10.8 The ProSense load detection
After touching the Start/Pause button
the ProSense technology starts the
laundry load detection:
1. The appliance detects the load
within a few minutes, the indicator
blink, the drum rotates shortly.
2. At the end of the load detection, the
indicator goes off .
About 20 minutes after the
programme start, the
programme duration could
be adjusted depending on
the capacity of water
absorption of the fabrics.
The ProSense detection is
carried out with complete
washing programmes only
(no skipping phase
selected).
10.9 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.
10.10 Cancelling a running programme
1. Press the button On/Off to cancel
the programme and to deactivate
the appliance.
2. Press the button On/Off again to
activate the appliance.
Now, you can set a new washing
programme.
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If the ProSense phase is
already carried out and the
water filling is already
started, the new programme
starts without repeating
the ProSense phase. The
water and the detergent are
not drained out in order to
avoid waste.
10.11 Opening the door
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.
While a programme or the delay start
operates, the appliance door is locked.
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.
10.12 End of the programme
When the programme has finished, the
appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signals operate (if they are
active).
In the display all washing phase
indicators become steady and the time
area shows .
The indicator of the Start/Pause button
goes off.
The door unlocks and the indicator
goes off.
1. Press the On/Off button to
deactivate the appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
When you activate the
appliance again, the display
show the end of the last
selected programme. Turn
the programme dial to set a
new cycle.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
3. Make sure that the drum is empty.
4. Keep the door and the detergent
dispenser slightly ajar to prevent
mildew and odours.
5. Close the water tap.
10.13 Draining water out after
end of cycle
If you have chosen a programme or an
option that does not empty out the
water of the last rinse, the programme is
completed, but:
• The display shows the door locked
indicator
• The drum still turns at regular intervals
to prevent the creases in the laundry.
• The door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the
door:
1. If necessary, touch the Spin button to
decrease the spin speed proposed
by the appliance.
2. Press Start/Pause to continue the
cycle
3. When the programme is completed
and the door locked indicator
goes off, you can open the door.
4. Press the On/Off button a few
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
In any case, the appliance
empties the water out
automatically after
approximately 18 hours.
10.14 Stand-by option
The Stand-by function automatically
deactivates the appliance to decrease
the energy consumption when:
• 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.
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• 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.
11. HINTS AND TIPS
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 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.
• Turn multilayered fabrics, wool and
items with printed illustrations inside
out.
• Pre-treat tough stains.
• Wash heavy soil stains with a special
detergent.
• Be careful with curtains. Remove the
hooks and put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash laundry without hems or
with cuts. Use a washing bag to wash
small and/or delicate items (e.g.
underwired bras, belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance
problems with the spin phase leading
to excessive vibration. If this occurs:
a. interrupt the programme and
open the door (refer to
"Opening the door when a
programme or the delay start
operates");
b. manually redistribute the load so
that the items are spaced evenly
around the tub;
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.
c. press the Start/Pause button. The
spin phase continues.
11.2 Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat these
stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use
the special stain remover that is
applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3 Detergents and other treatments
• Only use detergents and other
treatments specially made for
washing machines:
– powder detergents for all types of
fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for
low temperature wash
programmes (60 °C max) for all
types of fabric, or special ones for
woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of
detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use
more than the recommended quantity
of detergent.
• Follow the instructions that you find
on packaging of the detergents or
other treatments without exceeding
the indicated maximum level ( ).
• Use the recommended detergents for
the type and colour of the fabric, the
programme temperature and the
level of soil.
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11.4 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, check the water hardness
of your domestic system. Refer to
"Water hardness".
12. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 External cleaning
Clean the appliance with mild soap and
warm water only. Fully dry all the
surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.
CAUTION!
Do not clean the metal
surfaces with chlorine-based
detergent.
12.2 Descaling
If the water hardness in your
area is high or moderate, we
recommend that you use a
water descaling product for
washing machines.
11.5 Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
additive for water softening. In areas
where the water hardness is soft it is not
necessary to use him.
To find out the water hardness in your
area, contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of additive for
water softening. Follow the instructions
that you find on the packaging of the
product.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
product.
12.3 Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it
is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum.
• Select the cotton programme with the
highest temperature or use if is
available programme Machine Clean.
Add a small quantity of powder
detergent into empty drum, in order
to rinse out any left residues.
12.4 Door seal
Regularly examine the drum to check any
limescale.
The regular detergents already contain
water softening agents, but we
recommend to run a cycle with empty
drum and a descaling product
occasionally.
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
12.5 Cleaning the drum
Regularly examine the drum to prevent
rust particles.
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For a complete cleaning:
1. Clean the drum with special products
for stainless steel.
Always follow the
instructions that you find on
the packaging of the
product.
2. Run a short cotton programme at
high temperature or use if is available
programme Machine Clean. Add a
small quantity of powder detergent
into empty drum, in order to rinse
out any left residues.
12.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser
To prevent possible deposits of dried
detergent or clotted fabric softener
and/or formation of mould in the
detergent dispenser drawer, once in a
while carry out the following cleaning
procedure:
1. Open the drawer. Press the catch
downwards as indicated in the
picture and pull it out.
Make sure that all detergent residue
3.
is removed from the upper and lower
part of the recess. Use a small brush
to clean the recess.
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.
4. Insert the detergent drawer into the
guide rails and close it. Run the
rinsing programme without any
clothes in the drum.
12.7 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:
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• The appliance does not drain the
water.
• The drum does not turn.
• The appliance makes an unusual
noise because of the blockage of the
drain pump.
• The display shows the alarm code
.
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:
1. Open the pump cover.
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the drainage duct back and empty
the container.
6. Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the
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7. Close the drainage duct and turn the
filter anti-clockwise to remove it.
2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain
pump access to collect the water that
flows out.
3. Squeeze the two levers and pull the
drainage duct forward to open it.
8. If it is necessary, remove fluff and
objects from the filter recess.
9. Make sure that the impeller of the
pump can rotate. If it does not
rotate, contact the Authorised
4. Let the water flow out.
Service Centre.
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12.8 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.
10. Clean the filter under the water tap.
2. Remove the inlet hose from the
appliance by loosening the ring nut.
11. Put the filter back into the special
guides by turning it clockwise. Make
sure that you tighten the filter
correctly to prevent leakages.
3. Clean the valve filter on the back of
the appliance with a toothbrush.
12. Close the pump access.
4. When you reconnect the hose to the
back of the appliance, turn it left or
right (not in vertical position)
depending on the position of your
water tap.
45°
20°
12.9 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.
12.10 Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area
where the temperature can reach the
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values around 0° C or drop below,
remove the remaining water from the
inlet hose and the drain pump.
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.
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.
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WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
13.1 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.
• - The appliance does not drain
the water.
•
- The appliance door is open or
not closed correctly. Please check the
door!
If the appliance is
overloaded, remove
some items from the
drum and/or keep
pressed the door while
touching the Start/Pause
button until the indicator
stops flashing (see
the picture below).
• - 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.
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WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance
before carrying out any
check.
13.2 Possible failures
Problem Possible solution
The programme does
not start.
Make sure that the appliance door is closed.
Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box.
Make sure that the Start/Pause has been touched.
If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait for the end of
Deactivate the Child Lock function, if it is on.
The appliance does not
fill with water properly.
Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low.
Make sure that the water tap is not clogged.
The appliance fills with
water and drains immediately.
The appliance does not
drain the water.
Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends.
Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if
Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct.
Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain
Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with
Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains socket.
countdown.
Make sure that the water tap is open.
For this information, contact your local water authority.
Make sure that the water inlet hose has no kinks, damages or
bends.
Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct.
Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The
hose may be positioned too low (see 'Water drainage' paragraph).
Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged.
necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.
phase.
water in the tub.
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Problem Possible solution
The spin phase does not
Set the spin programme.
operate or the washing
cycle lasts longer than
usual.
Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if
necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'.
Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase
again. This problem may be caused by balance problems.
There is water on the
floor.
Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and
there is not water leakages.
Make sure that the drain hose have no damages.
Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quan-
tity of it.
You cannot open the appliance door.
Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in
tub, has been selected.
Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
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 and vi-
Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to 'In-
stallation'.
brates.
Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are re-
moved. Refer to 'Installation'.
Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.
The programme duration
increases or decreases
during programme exe-
The ProSense function is able to adjust the programme dura-
tion according to the type and the laundry load size. Refer to
'The ProSense load detection' in 'Daily Use' chapter.
cution.
The washing results are
Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent.
not satisfactory.
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.
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Problem Possible solution
Too much foam in the
drum during the washing
cycle.
After the washing cycle,
there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer.
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.
Reduce the quantity of detergent.
Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for powder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent).
Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser according
the indications given in this user manual.
14. 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.
During the washing programme, the Prosense technology can vary the
wash duration and the consumption values. For more details see 'The
Prosense load detection' paragraph in 'Daily Use' chapter.
Programmes Load
(kg)
Cottons 60°C 8 1,40 70 210 44
Cottons 40°C 8 1,20 69 205 44
Synthetics 40°C 3 0,60 56 140 35
Delicates 40°C 3 0,55 59 95 35
Wool/Silk 30°C 1,5 0,45 62 75 30
Standard cotton programmes
Standard 60°C cotton
Standard 60°C cotton
Energy
consumption (kWh)
8 0,81 52 275 44
4 0,57 40 228 44
Water
consumption (litre)
Approximate programme
duration
(minutes)
Remaining mois-
ture (%)
1)
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Programmes Load
Standard 40°C cotton
1)
At the end of spin phase.
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
15. TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension Width/ Height/ Depth/
Total depth
Electrical connection Voltage
Overall power
Fuse
Frequency
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
Water supply pressure1)Minimum
Maximum
(kg)
Energy
consumption (kWh)
Water
consumption (litre)
Approximate programme
duration
(minutes)
4 0,51 40 226 44
600 mm/ 850 mm/ 571 mm/ 600 mm
230-240 V
2200 W
13 A
50 Hz
IPX4
0,5 bar (0,05 MPa)
8 bar (0,8 MPa)
Remaining mois-
ture (%)
1)
Water supply
2)
Cold water
Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg
Energy Efficiency Class A+++ -20%
Spin Speed Maximum 1600 rpm
1)
The appliance works correctly if the water pressure is not lower than 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar). If you cannot
connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap of the primary hydraulic system, connect it to your
domestic cold water storage system. Make sure not to exceed a distance of 5.02 m (16.5 ft) between the
appliance inlet hose and the bottom of the water storage tank.
2)
Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3/4'' thread.
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16. ACCESSORIES
16.1 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.
16.2 Fixing plate kit
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
16.3 Stacking kit
The tumble dryer can be stacked on the
top of the washing machine only by
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.
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. Return the product to
your local recycling facility or contact
your municipal office.
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