AEG L8FC8432BI User Manual

L8FC8432BI

USER
MANUAL

EN User Manual

Washing Machine

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................3

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... 4

3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................7

4. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................... 7

5. INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................8

6. CONTROL PANEL..............................................................................................19

7. DIAL AND BUTTONS......................................................................................... 21

8. PROGRAMMES..................................................................................................24

9. SETTINGS.......................................................................................................... 28

10. BEFORE FIRST USE........................................................................................29

11. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 29

12. HINTS AND TIPS..............................................................................................33

13. CARE AND CLEANING.................................................................................... 35

14. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................41

15. CONSUMPTION VALUES................................................................................45

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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 damage 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 from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept

away from the appliance 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:

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– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

– 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.

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
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.

• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.

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• Do not use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.

• Do not install or use a damaged
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.

• 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 (UK and
Ireland only).

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.

• When unpacking the appliance, 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.

• Make sure that there is access to the
tap after the installation.

2.4 Use

WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.

• 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.

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily
soiled with oil, grease or other greasy
substances. It can damage rubber

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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 operates. The glass can
get hot.

• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.

2.5 Internal lighting

WARNING!
Risk of injury.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.

• To replace the internal lighting,
contact the Authorised Service
Centre.

2.6 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.

• Please note that self-repair or non­professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.

• The following spare parts will be
available for 10 years after the model

has been discontinued: motor and
motor brushes, transmission between
motor and drum, pumps, shock
absorbers and springs, washing drum,
drum spider and related ball bearings,
heaters and heating elements,
including heat pumps, piping and
related equipment including hoses,
valves, filters and aquastops, printed
circuit boards, electronic displays,
pressure switches, thermostats and
sensors, software and firmware
including reset software, door, door
hinge and seals, other seals, door
locking assembly, plastic peripherals
such as detergent dispensers. Please
note that some of these spare parts
are only available to professional
repairers, and that not all spare parts
are relevant for all models.

2.7 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. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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3.1 Appliance overview

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Hinge supports

1

Detergent dispenser

2

Control panel

3

Magnetic plate

4

Door handle

5

Rating plate

6

Plate with rubber beater

7

4. TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension Width/ Height/ Total depth 59.6 cm /81.9 cm /55.3 cm

Electrical connection Voltage

Overall power
Fuse
Frequency

Drain pump filter

8

Front feet for levelling the appliance

9

Drain hose

10

Mains cable

11

Inlet hose connection

12

Back feet for levelling the appliance

13

The rating plate reports the model name
(A), product number (B), electrical ratings
(C) and serial number (D).

230-240 V
2000 W
13 A
50 Hz

x1 x2

x1

E

x2

x1 x1

x1 x2

x4 x1 x1

BA C D

F G H L

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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 mois‐
ture

Water supply pressure

1)

Water supply

Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg

Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1351 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 do‐
mestic 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.

2)

5. INSTALLATION

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

5.1 Be prepared for installation

It is recommended that
installation is carried out by
two persons.

Minimum
Maximum

IPX4

0.5 bar (0.05 MPa)
8 bar (0.8 MPa)

Cold water

5.2 The appliance is equipped with ...

5.3 Unpacking

1

2

1

2

WARNING!
Use the gloves.

WARNING!
Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the
appliance.

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1. Put two polystyrene packaging
elements on the floor under the
appliance.

WARNING!
It is strongly
recommended that this
action is carries out by two
persons.

2. Carefully put the appliance down on its
rear side.

Make sure not to damage
the hoses.

3. Remove the polystyrene protection
from the bottom.

4. Return the appliance in vertical
position and remove the socket
polystyrene protection.

F

G

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5. 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.

6. Remove the three bolts, the hose
holders and plastic spacers by using the
spanner supplied with the appliance.

7. Close the holes with the plastic caps
you find in the user manual bag. Put the
smallest cap F in upper hole and the two
bigger caps G in lower holes.

We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any
movement of the appliance.

5.4 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.

5.5 Positioning and levelling

x4

1100 mm 1450 mm

960 mm1230 mm

900 mm

1360 mm

max 1000 mm

min. 600 mm

max 1000 mm

min. 600 mm

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1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor.

WARNING!
Make sure that carpets do not
stop the air circulation below
the appliance.

Bring the appliance near the
furniture recess before
levelling it. For more details,
refer to paragraph "Building
in".

2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the
level.

A correct adjustment of the
appliance level prevents the
vibration, noise and the
movement of the appliance
when in operation.

The appliance must be level and stable.

CAUTION!
Do not put cardboard, wood or
equivalent materials below the
appliance feet to adjust the
level.

5.6 Hose and cable connection

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The inlet hose

1. Remove the inlet hose from inside the
drum.

2. To connect the water inlet hose towards
the proper direction and with the proper
inclination, check the position of the water tap
before connecting it to the back of the
appliance.

Make sure the hose is nor
kinked, squashed but neither
tensed.

3. Connect the hose to the back of the
appliance. Do not turn the inlet hose
downwards, but turn it left or right depending
on the position of your water tap.

4. Loosen the ring nut to fix it in the correct
position.

Use the hose supplied with appliance.

Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre for an inlet hose replacement.

Water drainage

The drain hose can be connected:

5. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold
water tap with 3/4 thread.

WARNING!
Make sure that there are no
leaks from the couplings.

Ø 40 mm

max.

600 mm

L

600 mm

min.

820 mm

min.

560 mm

16-22 mm

min.

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To a stand pipe with vent-hole
Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not
less than 60 cm (23.6) and not more than
100 cm (39.3).
The end of the drain hose must always be
ventilated , i.e. the inner diameter of the drain
pipe (min. 40 mm - min. 1.6) must be larger
than the external diameter of the drain hose.

To a sink spigot
Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it
with the supplied cable tie L.
Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop
to prevent particles going into the appliance
from the sink.

To a wall-pipe
Directly to a built-in drain pipe in the room
wall and tighten it with the supplied cable tie
L.

5.7 Building in

You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the service
centre for the other drain hose and the extension.

This appliance has been designed to be built
into the kitchen furniture. See the minimum
recess dimensions in the drawings.

553 mm

596 mm

140 mm

76 mm

50 mm

50 mm

819 mm

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If hoses run behind the
appliance, make sure that
nothing closes the small
recess indicated with the
measures 50 x 50 mm.

The appliance is also equipped with an
adhesive sponge pad H that you can find
inside the drum.
Attach it on the top of the appliance where
indicated in the drawing.
When levelling the appliance under the
furniture, DO NOT squeeze the sponge pad.

Before proceeding with appliance building in,
bring it near the recess and preposition the
inlet hose, the drain hose and the mains
cable.

WARNING!
Make sure they are not kinked
or squashed.

5.8 Installing anti-tilting device

(Accessory)

Install this accessory in case of risk of appliance tilting only.
If the height of the counter is 820 mm or lower, you cannot install the anti­tilting device.

1. Remove the screws of the top cover on the

~10mm

rear of the appliance and install the anti-tilting
device as shown in the drawing.

2. Adjust the anti-tilting device so that the
distance from the counter is 10mm. Loosen
the nut counterclockwise with a 3mm wrench.
Adjust the height and turn the nut clockwise
to fix it.

5.9 Preparation and assembly of the cupboard door

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The dimensions of the cupboard door should be:

• width min. 595 - max. 598 mm;

• thickness 16-22 mm.
Factory pre setting
The appliance is originally pre set for the
assembly of a cupboard door opening from
right to left.

The best solution would be to
screw the upper hinge to the
upper hole of the top plate
and the lower hinge to the
lower hole of the bottom plate.

M

N

O

M

N

O

x

y

y

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Reversibility of the cupboard door
Carry out the cupboard door reversibility
before the appliance is built in completely.

If the cupboard door has to be opened from
left to right, invert the position of the hinge
supports M with the magnetic plate N and
lower plate O.

Make sure that the plate with
magnet is on the upper
position.

Cupboard door preparation

For countersinking the door, it
is recommended to call a
professional.

Align the cupboard door to the furniture
correctly.
Measure the distance X to fix the height of
the hole to countersink the upper hinge. The
centre of the hole Y should be at the same
height of the stroke on the hinge support.