AEG L76810 User Manual

LAVAMAT 76810

Washing machine

User information

Dear customer,

Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date.

Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance.

The following symbols are used in the text:

1Safety instructions

Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety.

Attention: Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.

3Useful tips and hints

2Environmental information

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Contents
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Before the first wash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Preparing and sorting washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Running a washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Opening the door/loading washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Adding detergent/additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Selecting the programme options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
RINSE + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
TIME SAVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
PRE WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
STAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
SENSITIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Setting the delay timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Programme progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Interrupting a programme/adding washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Overdosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Child safety device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
What to do if.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Remedying small malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
If the wash results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Carrying out an emergency drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Drain pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	24
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25
Consumption values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25

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Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Safety information for the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Where to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Making the appliance level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Water drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Guarantee/Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating Instructions

1 Safety

Prior to using for the first time

•Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”.

•If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.

Correct use

•The washing machine is only designed for the washing of normal domestic laundry at home.

•Additions or modifications to the washing machine are not permitted.

•Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines.

•The washing must not contain any inflammable solutions. Danger of explosion!

•Do not use the washing machine for dry cleaning.

•Dyes/colour removers may only be used in the washing machine, if the manufacturer of these products expressly permits this. We cannot be held responsible for any damage arising.

Child safety and Infirm Persons

•Keep packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.

•This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children often do not recognise the hazards associated with electrical appliances. Do not allow children to use the washing machine unsupervised.

•Make sure that children and pets don’t climb into the drum of the washing machine. Could endanger life!

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General safety

•Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified service engineers.

•Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible.

•Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and servicing. In addition, pull the mains plug out of the socket or – in the case of a permanent connection – switch off the cut-out in the fuse box or remove the screw fuse completely.

•If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and shut off the water tap.

•Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable. Always pull the plug.

•Multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables must not be used.

This could constitute a fire hazard through overheating.

•Never wash the washing machine down with a water jet. Danger of electric shock!

•In washing programmes with high temperatures the glass in the door gets hot. Do not touch it.

•Before emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the drain pump or opening the door in an emergency, let the water cool down.

•Small animals can nibble at the cables and water hoses. Danger of electric shock and danger of water damage! Keep small animals away from the washing machine.

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Description of the appliance
Detergent dispenser			Control panel
drawer
			Rating plate
			(behind door)
Screw feet			Plinth flap/
			Drain pump
(height adjustable)
Control panel
SPIN/RINSE HOLD button	Multi-display
DELAY TIMER button		Programme progress display
Programme option buttons		DOOR indicator	Programme knob
START/PAUSE button	OVERDOSING indicator
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Programme overview

		Additional programmes						Spin speed
Programme	loadmax. washing)(dry	+RINSE	SAVERTIME	WASHPRE	STAIN	SENSITIVE	1600		1000/700/500		HOLDRINSE
	1)
ENERGY SAVING2)	7kg	•		•	•	•	•		•		•
COTTONS/LINEN	7kg	•	•3)	•	•4)	•	•		•		•
95, 60, 40, 30
40-60 MIX	7kg	•		•	•	•	•		•		•
EASY-CARES	3,5kg	•	•	•	•4)	•			•		•
60, 50, 40, 30
EASY IRON 40	1kg	•	•	•	•				•		•
DELICATES	3,5kg	•	•	•					•		•
40, 30
WOOL/SILK H (Hand-washing)	2kg								•		•
40, 30, COLD
RINSE	3,5kg								•		•
DRAIN
SPIN	7kg						•		•
REFRESH	3,5kg								•		•

1)A 10 litre bucket contains approx. 2.5 kg dry washing (cotton)

2)Programme settings for tests in accordance with or in the style of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the chapter “Consumption values”.

3)Recommended load for short progammes is 3,5kg; full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.

4)STAIN can only be set from 40° upwards, as stain removal agent only becomes effective at higher temperatures.

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Application/Features	Care
	symbols1)
Energy-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled	MO
whites or coloureds made of cotton/linen.
Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen.	JMO
Programme for cottons/linen, which is indicated for various wash temperatures.	JM
Items which according to their care label are normally washed separately at 40 °C or
at 60 °C, can be washed together in this programme. In this way the drum capacity is
better used, saving energy. Achieves the washing results of a normal 60° programme.
Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics.	IKN
Special programme which washes at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which after being	KN
washed using this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all.
Gentle programme for delicate textiles such as bonded fibres, micro-fibres, synthet-	IK
ics, net curtains (load max. 20 to 25m2 curtains). If used together with RINSE HOLD,
also suitable for fabrics with climatic membranes, e.g. outdoor clothing.
Specially gentle programme for machine and hand-washable wool/silk.	QLH
Separate gentle rinse (3 rinse cycles, liquid conditioner is washed in from the	IKN
compartment &, gentle spin).	QLH
Draining following a rinse hold.
Draining and spinning, e.g. following a rinse hold, or separate spinning of hand-	JMO
washed cottons/linen.
Special programme which washes at 30 °C, approx. 30 minutes, for brief washing of	JMO
e.g. worn-once, lightly soiled sports clothing or new clothes.	IKN

1) The figures in the care symbols indicate the maximum temperatures.

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Before the first wash

In order to remove any residues from the drum and water container which may have been left during manufacturing, perform the first wash cycle without any washing in the machine. Programme: COTTONS/LINEN 95, press TIME SAVER, add 1/4 of a measuring cup of washing powder.

Preparing and sorting washing

Preparing washing

•Empty pockets. Remove foreign bodies (e. g. coins, paper clips, nails, etc.).

•Do up zips, button up covers to prevent damage to washing.

•Remove the runners from net curtains or cover them with a net or a bag.

•Wash sensitive and small items in a net or a pillow case, e.g. net curtains, tights, socks, handkerchiefs, bras.

Important! Bras and other items containing wires should NOT be washed in this washing machine.

Sorting washing

•By colour: Wash white and coloured washing separately. Washing can run.

•By temperature, type of washing and care symbol.

Important! Do not wash fabrics with care symbol G(= do not wash!) in the washing machine.

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Running a washing cycle

Opening the door/loading washing

1.To open the door: pull the door by the handle.

When the machine is switched on, the DOOR light and the START/ PAUSE light indicate whether the door can be opened:

	DOOR indicator	START/PAUSE indicator	Can the door be opened?
	lit green	flashes red or is off	yes
	lit green	lit red	yes, after the START/PAUSE
			button has been pressed
	lit red	flashes red	no, water level and/or
	or is off	or lit red	temperature too high

2. Unfold washing and load it loosely into the machine. Mix large and small items.

Important! Do not get any washing caught between the door and the rubber seal.

3.Push the door shut firmly. Door catch must audibly click shut.

Adding detergent/additives

Important: Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines.

1For USA and Canada only!

Important! Only LOW-SUDSING detergent suitable for a front-loading washing machine can be used in this machine. This machine can heat the water up to 95 degrees celsius, or 200 degrees fahrenheit, and care should be taken to ensure that the correct washing powder is used. If you have any doubt, check with your dealer or the distributor. WARRANTY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE VOIDED IF A LOW SUDSING DETERGENT IS NOT USED.

Dose detergent and additives according to the instructions of the detergent and additive manufacturers. Follow the instructions on the packaging.

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