AEG L6FBG842R, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine L6FBG842R ...

Page 2: ...eatures you might not find on ordinary appliances Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it Visit our website to Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service and repair information www aeg com support Register your product for better service www registeraeg com Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www aeg com shop CUSTOMER CARE AND SER...

Page 3: ...nd 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 appro...

Page 4: ...ose 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...

Page 5: ...nce 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 ...

Page 6: ...ther 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 non professional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee The following spare parts will be availa...

Page 7: ...sible time Thanks to the Soft Plus option the fabric softener is uniformly spread out in the laundry and deeply penetrates the fabric fibres favouring a perfect softness 3 2 Fixing plate kit 4055171146 If you install the appliance on a plinth secure the appliance in the fixing plates 3 3 Appliance overview 1 2 3 9 5 6 7 4 10 8 11 12 1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 R...

Page 8: ...um 0 5 bar 0 05 MPa 8 bar 0 8 MPa Water supply 2 Cold water 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 ...

Page 9: ...port of the appliance 5 Put the plastic caps that you find in the user manual bag in the holes 5 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 pos...

Page 10: ... to the back of the appliance 2 Position it toward left or right depending on the position of the water tap 20º 20º 45º 45º 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 extens...

Page 11: ...o a stand pipe with vent hole Insert the drain hose directly into a drain pipe Refer to the illustration The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inner diameter of the drain pipe min 38 mm min 1 5 must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose 4 If the end of the drain hose looks like this see the picture you can push it directly into the stand pipe 5 Without the pl...

Page 12: ...ical work required to install this appliance contact our Authorised Service Centre The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution 6 ACCESSORIES 6 1 Available in www aeg com shop or from authorised dealer Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory Only appropriate accessories approved by AEG ensure...

Page 13: ...tra Rinse option Only Rinse option 6 Start Pause touch button 7 Stains Prewash skipping touch button Stains option Prewash option 8 Anti Allergy touch button 9 Soft Plus touch button 10 Spin reduction touch button 11 Temp touch button 12 On Off push button 7 2 Display MIX Maximum load indicator The indicator flashes during the laundry load estimation Door locked indicator ENGLISH 13 ...

Page 14: ...r Temperature indicator The indicator appears when a cold wash is set Spin speed indicator No spin speed indicator Spin phase is off Rinse hold indicator Extra silent indicator Time saving indicator 8 DIAL AND BUTTONS 8 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 fun...

Page 15: ...e 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 Extra Silent option The intermediate and the final spinning phases are suppressed and the programme ends with water in the drum This helps to reduce creasing The display shows the in...

Page 16: ...ral minutes This helps in removing germs bacteria micro organism and particles The addition of vapour together with an additional rinsing phase ensures a proper removal of detergent residues and pollens allergenic items making it suitable for delicate and sensitive skins 8 8 Time Save With this option you can decrease the programme duration If your laundry is normally or lightly soiled it may be a...

Page 17: ... not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser Outdoor clothing technical sport fabrics waterproof and breathable jackets shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation The recommended laundry load is 2 kg This programme can also be used as water repellent restoring cycle specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydropho bic ...

Page 18: ...liance adds some rinses Programme temperature maximum spin speed and maximum load Programme Default tempera ture Temperature range Reference spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load Washing programmes Eco 40 60 40 C 1 60 C 30 C2 1400 rpm 1400 rpm 400 rpm 8 kg Cottons 40 C 95 C Cold 1400 rpm 1400 rpm 400 rpm 8 kg Synthetics 40 C 60 C Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm 400 rpm 3 kg Delicates 30 C 40 C Cold 1200...

Page 19: ... Label consumption values According to EU regulation 1061 2010 this programme at 60 C is the Standard 60 C cotton programme and at 30 C is the Standard 40 C cotton programme They are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined ener gy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the s...

Page 20: ...commend that you decrease the load size It is possible to fully load the appliance however the washing results can be less satisfactory Suitable detergents for washing programmes Programme Universal powder1 Liquid Uni versal Liquid for coloureds Delicates woollens Special Eco 40 60 Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool Silk 20 min 3kg Outdoor Duvet Easy Iron 1 At temperature higher than 60 C the use o...

Page 21: ...s 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 10 3 Permanent Extra Rinse With this option you can permanently have an extra rinse whe...

Page 22: ...al and the door There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry CAUTION Washing heavily oiled greasy stains could cause damage rubber parts of the washing machine 12 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 liqui...

Page 23: ...lap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer 12 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 the maximum declared load for the programme the default temperature the default spin speed the washing phase indicators when available and an indi...

Page 24: ...down 12 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 12 8 The ProSense load detection After touching the Start Pause button 1 The indicator flashes 2 The ProSense starts the laundr...

Page 25: ...gh and or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door 1 Touch the Start Pause button 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 Start Pause button The programme or the delay start continues 4 The door can be opened when the programme is complete or set spinning or draining programme optio...

Page 26: ...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 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 T...

Page 27: ... excluding delicate Prefer powder detergents containing bleach for whites and laundry sanitization liquid detergents preferably for low temperature wash programmes 60 C max for all types of fabric or special ones for woollens only The choice and quantity of detergent will depend on type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour of clothes size of the load degree of soiling wash temperatu...

Page 28: ...each cycle keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air circulation and dry the humidity inside the appliance this will prevent mildew and odours If the appliance is not used for a long time close the water tap and unplug the appliance Indicative periodic cleaning schedule Descaling Twice a year Maintenance wash Once a month Clean door seal Every two months Clean drum Every t...

Page 29: ...eaning draining system allowing light fluff fibers that fall off the clothes to be drained out with the water Regularly examine the seal Coins buttons other small items can be recovered at the end of the cycle Clean it when needed using ammonia cream cleanser agent without scratching the seal surface Always obey the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product 14 7 Cleaning the drum ...

Page 30: ... rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum 14 9 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 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 co...

Page 31: ...f water turn the filter back and empty the container 6 Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out 7 Turn the filter anti clockwise to remove it 1 2 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 Service Centre 10 Clean the filter under the water tap 11 Put the fil...

Page 32: ...sening the ring nut 3 Clean the valve filter on the back of the appliance with a toothbrush 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 14 11 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain the water carry out the same procedure described in Cleaning the drain pump paragraph If necessary c...

Page 33: ... display shows an alarm code and the Start Pause button may flash continuously Problem Possible solution The appliance does not fill with water prop erly Make sure that the water tap is open Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low For this information contact your local water authority Make sure that the water tap is not clogged Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks dam...

Page 34: ... is no 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 countdown Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on Check the position of the knob on the selected programme The appliance fills with water and drains im mediately Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position The hose may be positi...

Page 35: ... to adjust the programme dura tion according to the type and the laundry load size Refer to The ProSense System load detection in Daily Use chapter The washing results are not satisfactory Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry Make sure that you set the correct temperature Decrease the laundry loa...

Page 36: ...reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https eprel ec europa eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance Refer to Product description chapter for the position of the rating plate 16 2 Legend kg Laundry load h mm Programme dur...

Page 37: ...ing to Regulation 1061 2010 Standard cotton pro grammes Load kg Energy consump tion kWh Water consump tion li tres Approxi mate pro gramme duration minutes Remain ing mois ture 1 For Standard 60 C cotton Set Eco 40 60 at 60 C 8 0 81 52 290 52 For Standard 60 C cotton Set Eco 40 60 at 60 C 4 0 57 40 228 52 For Standard 40 C cotton Set Eco 40 60 at 30 C 4 0 51 40 226 52 1 At the end of spin phase Of...

Page 38: ...0 1200 1 Reference indicator of the spin speed 2 Suitable for washing heavily soiled textiles 3 Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons 4 It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry 17 QUICK GUIDE 17 1 Daily use 1 2 1 2 3 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket Open the water tap Load the laundry Pour the detergent and other treatment in the proper compartment of the ...

Page 39: ...cription Eco 40 60 8 kg White and coloured cottons Normally soiled garments Cottons 8 kg White cotton and coloured cotton Synthetics 3 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items Delicates 3 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics viscose poly ester items Wool Silk 1 5 kg Machine washable wool hand washable wool and delicates 20 min 3kg 3 kg Synthetic and mixed fabric Lightly soiled items and garments t...

Page 40: ...rature and performs a soft wash and spin phase The appliance adds some rinses 18 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste Return the product to you...

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