AEG LB1481 User Manual

LAVAMAT BELLA 1481

User manual Washing machine Benutzerinformation Waschvollautomat

Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Operating instructions 3

Warnings 3

Use 3 Precautions to be taken against frost 3

Description of the appliance 4

Dispenser box 4 Control panel 5 Display 5

Personalisation 5

Child safety 5 Audible signal 6

How to run a wash cycle 6

Loading washing 6 Proportioning of detergents 7 Selecting the programme 7 Selecting the temperature 7 Selecting the spin speed 8 Selecting options 8 Selecting a start delay 9 Start of the programme 9 Programme sequence 9 Adding washing during the first 10 minutes

Modifying the programme in progress

10 Cancelling the programme 10 End of the programme 10

Washing guide 10

Sorting and preparing the washing 10 Wash loads depending on type of materials

Detergents and additives 11 International symbols 11

Programmes table 12 Consumption 13 Technical specifications 14 Care and cleaning 14

Descaling the appliance 14 The exterior 15 Dispenser box 15 Drainage filter 17 Water inlet filters 19

Operating problems 20

Installation instructions 22

Warnings 22 Installation 22

Unpacking 22 Untying 25 Water supply 27 Drainage 28 Electrical connection 29 Positioning 29

Environment 30

Disposing of the appliance 30 Protecting the environment 30

Garantie, Garanzia, Guarantee 30

Kundendienst, service-clientèle, Servizio clienti, Customer Service Centres 30

Subject to change without notice

Warnings

Operating instructions

Warnings

Keep this user manual with your appliance. If the appliance is sold or given to another person, please make sure this user manual is included. This way, the new user will have the relevant operating instructions and warnings. These warnings are for the safety of you and others around you. Please read these points carefully before installing and using your appliance. Thank you for your attention.

Use

• Unpack or ask for the appliance to be unpacked immediately upon arrival. Check the

outside of the appliance is not damaged in any way. Put any complaints you may have in writing on your copy of the delivery receipt.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (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 should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Do not modify or attempt to modify this appliance. This would put yourself in danger.

• Your appliance is intended for normal domestic use. Do not use the appliance for com-

mercial or industrial purposes or for any purpose other than the one it was designed for : washing, rinsing and spinning.

• Unplug and close inlet hose tap after using appliance.

• Only wash items suitable for this treatment. Refer to the instructions on the label of

each item.

• Do not machine wash clothes with ribbing, unfinished or torn material.

• Ensure that all coins, safety pins, brooches, screws etc have been removed before starting

a washing programme. If left in washing, they can seriously damage the appliance.

• Do not put items into the washing machine which have had stains removed with petrol,

alcohol, trichlorethylen etc. If such stain removers have been used, wait until the product has evaporated before putting these items into the drum.

• Put small items together (socks, belts etc.) in a small linen bag or pillow case.

• Use the amount of detergent recommended in the paragraph “Using the right amount

of detergent”.

• Always disconnect the power supply from the appliance before cleaning or maintenance.

Precautions to be taken against frost

If your appliance is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, the following precautions must be taken :

• Close the tap and disconnect the inlet hose.

• Place the end of this hose and the drain hose in a basin on the floor.

• Select the Drain programme let it run until the end of the cycle.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by turning the program selector to

“Stop”

• Unplug the appliance.

Description of the appliance

• Screw the inlet hose back on and replace the drain hose. This way, the water remaining in the hoses will be drained away, avoiding any ice formation which would damage your appliance. Before turning your appliance on again, ensure that it is installed in an area where the temperature will not fall below freezing.

Description of the appliance

Control panel

Lid

Lid handle

Filter access cover

Lever for moving the appliance

Adjustable levelling feet

Dispenser box

Prewash Wash

Softener (do not fill above the MAX symbol

)

Control panel

Programme selector

Display

Delay start pushbutton

Pushbuttons and their functions

Lights

Start/Pause pushbutton

Display

Length of cycle or Timer delay countdown

Delay start

Child safety

Personalisation

1 2 3

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Personalisation

Child safety

This option provides two types of locking :

- if the option is activated after the cycle has started, no changes to the options or program are possible. The cycle runs and you must deactivate the option to run a new cycle.

- if the option is activated before the cycle has started, the appliance cannot be started.

How to run a wash cycle

To activate the child safety device, you must :

1. Switch the appliance on.

2. Press the FLECKEN / TACHE and SENSITIV /

SENSIBLE buttons at the same time until confirmation with the

window. The appliance memorises the selection of this option. To deactivate child safety, repeat the process.

symbol in the display

Audible signal

The end of the programme and operating anomalies are indicated by acoustic beeps. If you want to remove these acoustic signals, please do the following :

1. Switch the appliance on.

2. Press the U/MIN / T/MIN and FLECKEN / TACHE

buttons until confirmation with an acoustic

beep.

3. The acoustic signal is removed.

The signal is only active if alarm sounds. If you want to reactivate the acoustic signal, please follow the same procedure.

How to run a wash cycle

Before you wash laundry in your washing machine for the first time, we recommend you run a preliminary wash at 95°C, with no laundry but with detergent. This will clean the tub.

Loading washing

• Open the lid of the appliance.

• Open the drum by depressing the locking

button A : The two shutters unlock automatically.

• Load the washing, close the drum and the lid

of your washing machine. Important : Before closing the lid of your appliance, ensure that the drum is properly closed :

• When the two shutters are closed,

• Locking button A released.

How to run a wash cycle

Proportioning of detergents

Your washing machine has been designed to reduce your water and detergent consumption. You can therefore reduce the amounts recommended by detergent manufacturers. Pour the dose of powder detergent into the wash have chosen a programme with prewash. Pour fabric softener into the compartment if necessary If you use another detergent type, refer to the section “detergents and additives” in the washing guide.

and prewash compartments if you

Selecting the programme

Turn the programme dial to the required wash programme, based on the kind of laundry and how dirty it is (see Programme Table). The indicator for the START/PAUSE button flashes in red. The duration of the selected programme is displayed in the display window.

The STOP chine off (it is on in all the other positions). This programme dial can be turned to the right or to the left.

WARNING!

If the programme dial is turned while the washing machine is on a washing cycle, the error code “Err” appears in the display window and the START/PAUSE button flashes in yellow for a few seconds. The programme then continues without taking any notice of the new position of the dial. To remedy the problem, put the dial back to its initial position. The breakdown of the cycle phases reappears in the display window.

position switches the washing ma-

Selecting the temperature

Press the TEMP. / TEMP.°C button until the desired temperature is displayed. (The temperatures available to each programme are indicated in the Programme Table). The

symbol means a cold wash.

How to run a wash cycle

Selecting the spin speed

Press the U/MIN / T/MIN button until the indicator for the desired spin speed lights up. You can also select the RINSE HOLD (SPÜLSTOPP / ARRÊT CUVE PLEINE) option. The maximum speed are : for Cottons, Cottons+Prewash, 40-60 Mix, Economy : 1400 rpm, for Jeans, Synthetics, Easy iron, Delicates, Wool plus, 30 Min, Super Eco : 900 rpm. At the end of the programme, if you have selected RINSE HOLD, you then need to select a SPIN or DRAIN programme to finish the cycle. RINSE HOLD (SPÜLSTOPP / ARRÊT CUVE PLEINE) The last rinse water is not drained at the end of the selected programme to avoid creasing the washing if it is not taken out of the drum immediately.

Selecting options

Options can be added to a wash programme that has already been selected. Press the button for the desired option. The corresponding indicator lights up. To deactivate an option, do the same thing. The corresponding indicator goes out.

Stain (FLECKEN / TACHE) For very dirty or stained washing. A stain removing product can be poured into the prewash compartment Sensitive (SENSITIV / SENSIBLE) Rinsing action increased by an additional rinse cycle with, at the same time, reduced drum movement (fabric protection). Ideal for frequent washes, for example, in the case of very sensitive skin (not compatible with the Rinse plus option). Time saving (ZEITSPAREN / GAIN DE TEMPS) This function allows you to reduce the length of the cycle depending on the type of programme selected.

Rinse plus

This option means one or more rinses can be added to the programmes Cottons, Synthetics and Delicates (not compatible with the Sensitive option). You are able to activate it permanently by proceeding in the following way : Press the TEMP. / TEMP.°C and U/MIN / T/MIN buttons for a few seconds. The Rinse plus (EXTRA SPÜLEN / RINCAGE PLUS) indicator lights up. The option is permanently activated, even if the appliance is switched off. To deactivate permanently, repeat the same operation.

in the product dispenser.

How to run a wash cycle

WARNING!

If the option selected is not possible, “Err” is displayed in the display window and the indicator for the START/PAUSE button flashes in yellow.

Selecting a start delay

This option allows you to delay the start of a wash programme by 30, 60, 90, 2 hours to 20 hours. Press the DELAY START (ZEITVORWAHL / DEPART DIFFERE) button until the display window indicates the period at the end of which you want the programme to start (0’ indicates immediate start). The corresponding symbol is displayed in the display window. You can change or cancel the delayed start time at any time before you press the START/ PAUSE pushbutton, by pressing the DELAY START (ZEITVORWAHL / DEPART DIFFERE). If you have already pressed the START/PAUSE pushbutton and you want to change or cancel the delayed start, proceed as follows :

• To cancel the delayed start and start the cycle immediately, press START/PAUSE and then

DELAY START (ZEITVORWAHL / DEPART DIFFERE). Press START/PAUSE to start the cycle.

•

To change the timer delay period, you must go through the STOP

program your cycle.

WARNING!

The lid will be locked during the delayed start time. If you need to open it, you must first pause the appliance by pressing the START/PAUSE pushbutton. After closing the lid again, press the START/PAUSE pushbutton.

position and re-

WARNING!

If you use a liquid detergent for a wash cycle with start delay, use a dosing ball that you place directly in the drum and select a programme without prewash. If you want to do a prewash at the same time as a start delay, please use a powder detergent.

Start of the programme

1. Check whether the water inlet tap is open.

2. Press the START/PAUSE button. The corre-

sponding indicator lights up in red. The LID (DECKEL / COUVERCLE) indicator lights up

(door locked). It is normal for the programme selector to remain stationary during the cycle. If a delayed start has been selected, the countdown appears on the display (hour by hour, then 90, and minute by minute from 60 min).

Programme sequence

The WASH (WASCHEN / LAVAGE) indicator lights up when the appliance is in progress.

Washing guide

Adding washing during the first 10 minutes

1. Press the START/PAUSE pushbutton. The corresponding indicator flashes in red.

2. The lid can only be opened around 2 minutes after the washing machine has come to

a stop. The LID indicator lights off.

3. Put the washing in and close the lid.

4. Press the START/PAUSE button again to continue the cycle.

Modifying the programme in progress

Before making any changes to the current programme, you need to pause the washing machine by pressing the START/PAUSE pushbutton. If the modification is not possible, “Err” flashes in the display window and the START/PAUSE button flashes in yellow for several seconds. If you still decide to change the programme, you must cancel the current programme (see below).

Cancelling the programme

If you want to cancel the programme, turn the programme selector to the STOP position.

End of the programme

The washing machine stops automatically ; the START/PAUSE pushbutton goes out and “0” flashes on the display. The lid can only be opened around 2 minutes after the washing machine has come to a stop. The LID indicator lights off.

Position the programme dial on the STOP

off.

2. Remove washing.

3. Unplug and close water inlet tap.

4. Check that the drum is in fact empty: if any textiles remain inside, they could be dam-

aged (shrunk) during the next wash or the colour could run onto other pieces of laundry.

WARNING!

We recommend leaving the lid and drum open after use to ventilate the water tank.

position : the washing machine is switched

Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the appliance will come out of the energy saving status.

Washing guide

Sorting and preparing the washing

• Sort washing by type and care label (refer to International symbols section below) :

normal wash for tough fabrics which can withstand intense washing and spinning cycles ; delicate wash for delicate fabrics which need to be treated with care. For mixed loads, loads with items of different types of material, choose a programme and a temperature suitable for the most fragile material.

• Wash whites and colours separately : Otherwise, whites will be coloured or will turn grey.

Washing guide

• New coloured clothes often contain excess dye. It is recommended to wash such items

separately the first time. Follow care instructions “wash separately” and “wash separately several times”.

• Empty pockets and unfold items.

• Remove loose buttons, pins and fasteners. Close zip fasteners, tie ups laces and straps.

• Turn multilayered fabrics (sleeping bags, anoraks, etc.), coloured headwear, wool and

material with printed designs inside out.

• Wash small fragile items (socks, tights, bras, etc) in a net bag.

• Take special care with curtains. Remove hooks and place net curtains in a net or bag.

Wash loads depending on type of materials

The amount of washing placed in the drum must not exceed the maximum capacity of the washing machine. This capacity can vary depending on the type of materials. Reduce the quantity if washing is heavily soiled or made of absorbant material. Not all textiles have the same volume in the drum or the same water absorption levels. In general, the drum must therefore be filled :

• to full capacity but avoiding excessive pressure on cotton, linen and cotton/ linen mix-

tures,

• to half capacity for processed cottons and synthetic fibres,

• to a third of its capacity for very fragile items such as net curtains and woollens. For mixed loads, fill drum depending on most fragile materials.

Detergents and additives

Only use detergents and additives designed for use in a washing machine. Refer to manufacturer’s recommendations and also Dispenser box and Using the right amount of detergent sections. We do not recommend mixing different types of detergents. This may spoil the washing. The amount of detergent to be used depends on the size of the load, the hardness of the water and how heavily soiled the washing is. If the water is soft, reduce the amount slightly. If the water contains lime scale (a descaler is recommended) or if the washing is heavily soiled or stained, increase the amount slightly. You can obtain information on the hardness level of water in your area by contacting your water company or other competent source. There are no restrictions on the use of powder detergents. Liquid detergents must not be used when a prewash has been selected. For cycles without prewash, they must be added via means of a dosing ball. Detergent tablets or doses must be placed in the detergent compartment of your appliance’s dispenser box. For stain removal before a wash cycle, please refer to manufacturer’s recommended amounts and instructions. If you use a detergent to remove stains, the wash cycle must be started immediately.

International symbols

NORMAL

WASH

Wash at

95°C

Wash at

60°C

Wash at

40°C

Wash at

30°C

Hand wash Do not

wash

Programmes table

DELICATE

WASH

IRONING High temperature

DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning (all

DRYING Dry flat Hang dry Dry on

BLEACHING Whitewashing (bleach) allowed

Programmes table

(max 200°C)

common sol-

vents)

(cold only and in diluted solu-

tion)

Mid temperature

(max 150°C)

Dry cleaning (all

common solvents

except trichlor-

ethylene)

clothes hanger

Low temperature

Dry cleaning (on-

ly oil-based solvents and R113)

Tumble drying permitted Do not tum-

No whitewashing (bleach)

Do not iron

(max 100°C)

Do not dry clean

High temperature

Mid temperature

ble dry

All the possibilities are not listed here, only the settings which are customary and sound in practice.

Programme / Type of washing Load Possible options

Cottons (Koch-/Buntwäsche / Blanc Couleurs) : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled

work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels.

Cottons+Prewash (Koch-/Buntwäsche +Vorwäsche / Blanc Couleurs+Prélavage)

40-60 Mix : At 40°C, this programme, like

Cotton 60°C, gives the best washing results while mixing cottons and synthetics.

Jeans : For washing denim clothes. The Rinse plus option is activated.

Synthetics (Pflegeleicht / Synthétiques) :

Synthetic fabrics, body linen, coloured fabrics, non-iron shirts, blouses.

5,5 kg

3,0 kg Rinse hold, Delay start

2,5 kg

Rinse hold, Stain1), Sensitive, Time saving, Rinse plus, Delay start

Rinse hold, Stain saving, Rinse plus, Delay start

Rinse hold, Stain plus, Delay start

Rinse hold, Stain saving, Rinse plus, Delay start

, Sensitive, Time

, Sensitive, Rinse

, Sensitive, Time

Programme / Type of washing Load Possible options

Easy iron (Leichtbügeln plus / Repassage facile plus) : For cottons and synthetics.

Reduces creasing and makes ironing easier. Delicates (Feinwäsche / Délicat) : For all

delicate materials, for example, curtains.

Wool plus (Wolle plus / Laine plus) :

Machine washable wool carrying the labels “pure new wool, machine washable, does not shrink”.

Delicate rinse (Feinspülen / Rinçage délicat) : Hand washed items can be rinsed in

this programme. Drain (Pumpen / Vidange) : Runs an empty

cycle after a Rinse hold or (Night Silence Plus).

Spin (Schleudern / Essorage) : A spin cycle from 400 to 1400 rpm after a Rinse hold (or Night silence plus).

30 Min : Ideal for laundry which just needs refreshing.

Super Eco : Highly energy efficient cold wash program for lightly soiled laundry made of cotton, synthetic or mixed fabrics. This program requires the use of detergent which is already active in cold water. Hint : In case of water inlet temperatures lower than 6°C the machine will execute a short heating phase. The detergent must be used with the supplied or a suitable detergent dosing cap (use the amount of the detergent recommended by detergent's manufacturer).

Economy (Energiesparen / Economie) 2) :

White or colour, e.g., normally soiled work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels.

1) Available with programmes with wash temperatures of 40°C and higher.

2) Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard.

1,0 kg Rinse hold, Rinse plus, Delay start

2,5 kg

1,0 kg Rinse hold, Delay start

5,5 kg Rinse hold, Rinse plus, Delay start

5,5 kg

5,5 kg Delay start

2,5 kg Delay start

3,0 kg Rinse hold, Rinse plus, Delay start

5,5 kg

Rinse hold, Stain plus, Delay start

Consumption

, Time saving, Rinse

, Sensitive, Rinse

Consumption

Programme Temperatures Water consump-

Cottons cold - 95 63 2,10 See display

tion in litres

Energy consump-

tion in kWh

Length in mi-

nutes

Technical specifications

Programme Temperatures Water consump-

Cottons+Prewash cold - 95 74 2,30 40-60 Mix 40 46 0,80 Jeans cold - 60 55 0,90 Synthetics cold - 60 45 0,80 Easy iron cold - 60 55 0,55 Delicates cold - 40 50 0,50

Wool plus Delicate rinse - 42 0,05 Drain - - 0,002 Spin - - 0,015 30 Min 30 40 0,35 Super Eco cold 38 0,13

Economy

1) Reference programme for test conforming to CEI 456 standard (Economy 60° programme) : 46 L / 0,93 kWh /

170 min

cold - 40 45 0,45

60 46 0,93

tion in litres

Energy consump-

tion in kWh

Average figures which can vary depending on conditions of use. Consumptions shown refer to the maximum temperature for each programme.

Technical specifications

Length in mi-

nutes

DIMENSIONS Height

LINE VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY POWER CONSUMPTION

WATER PRESSURE Minimum

Connection to water supply Type 20x27

Width Depth

230 V / 50 Hz

Maximum

850 mm 400 mm 600 mm

2300 W 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)

0,8 MPa (8 bar)

Care and cleaning

Unplug the appliance before cleaning.

Descaling the appliance

It is not generally necessary to remove limescale from the appliance if the detergent product is properly dosed. If it becomes necessary to remove limescale, use a commercially available special non-corrosive product specifically designed for washing machines. Follow the dosing instructions and observe the intervals between uses indicated on the packaging.

Care and cleaning

The exterior

Use warm soapy water to clean the exterior of the appliance. Never use alcohol, solvents or similar products.

Dispenser box

From time to time you should clean the detergent dispenser to remove any residues from detergent products and so avoid any operating anomalies.

1. Lift out the detergent dispenser.

2. Separate the two parts of the detergent

dispenser.

Care and cleaning

3. Clean the two parts of the detergent dis-

penser under running water.

4. Re-assemble the two parts of the deter-

gent dispenser.

5. Reposition the detergent dispenser.

Drainage filter

Clean the filter located at the base of the appliance regularly :

1. Open the door, with the aid of a screw-

driver, for example.

Care and cleaning

2. Place a bowl underneath it. Turn the plug

anti-clockwise until it is vertical and can

release the residual water.

Care and cleaning

3. Unscrew the plug completely and remove

it.

4. Clean it carefully under running water.

5. Put it back in.

6. Screw in the plug.

7. Close the door again.

Care and cleaning

Water inlet filters

Unscrew the ends of the water inlet pipe and clean the filters.

Operating problems

Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. However, should you notice a malfunction, please refer to the sections below before contacting the after-sales service.

Problems Causes

The washing machine doesn’t start or doesn’t fill :

The appliance fills but empties straight away :

The washing machine doesn’t rinse or doesn’t empty :

You have found water around the washing machine :

Wash is unsatisfactory : • the detergent is unsuitable for machine washing,

The appliance vibrates, is noisy :

the wash cycle is much too long :

• the appliance isn’t plugged in correctly, the electrical installation isn’t working,

• the lid of your appliance and the drum shutters aren’t closed firmly,

• the programme start command hasn’t been properly selected,

• there is a power failure,

• the water supply has been cut off,

• the water inlet tap is closed,

• the water inlet filters are dirty,

• a red tab appears on the water inlet hose.

• the drainage U-piece is fixed too low (see installation section).

• the drain hose is blocked or bent,

• the drainage filter is obstructed,

• the out of balance detector has been activated : washing is unevenly distributed in the drum,

• the “Drain” programme or “Night Silence Plus” or “Rinse hold” option have been selected,

• the height of the drainage U-piece is unsuitable.

• too much detergent has caused foam to overflow,

• the detergent is unsuitable for machine washing,

• the drainage U-piece isn’t attached correctly,

• the drainage filter hasn’t been put back in place,

• the water inlet hose is leaking.

• there is too much washing in the drum,

• the wash cycle is unsuitable,

• there isn’t enough detergent.

• the appliance hasn’t been untied properly (see untying section),

• the appliance isn’t level and is unbalanced,

• the appliance is too close to the wall or furniture,

• washing is unevenly distributed in the drum,

• the load is too small.

• the water inlet filters are dirty,

• the power or water supply has been cut off,

• the motor overheating detector has been activated,

• the water inlet temperature is lower than usual,

• the foam detection security system has been activated (too much detergent) and the washing machine has begun draining the foam,

• the out of balance detector has been activated : an extra phase has been added to distribute washing more evenly in the drum.

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