AEG Freestanding washer dryer L76680WD User Manual

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							CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3
2.  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 5
3.  PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 7
4.  CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................... 8
5.  PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................ 10
6.  CONSUMPTION VALUES............................................................................................. 14
7.  OPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 15
8.  SETTINGS...................................................................................................................... 16
9.  BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................................... 16
10.  DAILY USE................................................................................................................... 17
11.  DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY...................................................................................... 20
12.  DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING........................................................................... 21
13.  HINTS AND TIPS......................................................................................................... 23
14.  CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................................. 25
15.  TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................28
16.  TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................... 32
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							1.  SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect
installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future
reference.
1.1  Children and vulnerable people safetyWARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
• 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 use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
• Keep all packaging away from children.
• Keep all detergents away from children.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
1.2  General Safety
•
Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• The appliance can be installed as freestanding or
below the kitchen counter with correct space.
• Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side, where the appliance door can not be fully
opened.
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							•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation. Make sure that there isaccess to the mains plug after the installation.
• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable)
must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• Ensure you have good ventilation in the installation
room to avoid the back flow of gases into the room
from appliances burning other fuels, including open
fires.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from appliances burninggas or other fuels (if applicable).
• The operating water pressure (minimum and
maximum) must be between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8bar (0,8 MPa).
• Obey the maximum load volume of 8 kg (refer to the
“Programme chart” chapter).
• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Wipe away lint that has accumulated around the
appliance.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should
be washed in hot water with an extra amount of
detergent before being dried in the wash dryer.
• Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be
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							•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used
as specified by the fabric softener instructions.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and
matches.
• Never stop the wash dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
• The final part of a wash dryer cycle occurs without
heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will notbe damaged.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and
disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.2.  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1  Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you mustblock the drum.
• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Alwayswear safety gloves.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Make sure that the floor where you install the appliance is flat, stable,heat resistant and clean.
• Do not install the appliance where the appliance door can not be fullyopened.
• Always move the appliance vertically.• The rear surface of the appliance
must be put against the wall.
• 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
carpet.
• When the appliance is put in its permanent position, check if it is fully
level with the aid of a spirit level. If it
is not, adjust the feet until it is.2.2  Electrical ConnectionWARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
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							• Do not touch the mains cable or themains plug with wet hands.
• Only for UK and Ireland: The appliance has a 13 amp mains plug. Ifit is necessary to change the fuse inthe mains plug, use a 13 amp ASTA(BS 1362) fuse.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.2.3  Water Connection
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the water hoses.
• Before you connect the appliance to
new pipes or pipes not used for a
long time, let the water flow until it is
clean.
• The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.
2.4  UseWARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• Use this appliance in a household only.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammableproducts in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass of the door while a programme operates. The
glass can be hot.
• Do not dry the damaged items which
contain padding or fillings.
• If you have washed your laundry with a stain remover start an extra rinsecycle before you start a drying cycle.
• Make sure that you remove all metal objects from the laundry.
• Only dry fabrics which are applicable to dry in the washer-dryer. Follow the
instructions on the fabric label.
• Plastic items are not heat resistant. – If you use a detergent ball,remove it before you set the
drying programme.
– Do not use a detergent ball when you set a non-stop programme.WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Do not sit or stand on the open door. • Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.
2.5  Disposal
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the
appliance.
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							3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION3.1  Appliance overview1Worktop2
Detergent dispenser
3
Control panel
4
Door handle
5
Rating plate
6
Drain pump filter
7
Feet for the appliance level
3.2 Installation on suspended
flooring
Suspended wooden floors are
particularly susceptible to vibration.
To help prevent vibration we
recommend you place a waterproof
wood panel, at least 15 mm thick under
the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor
beams with screws, the wood panel must extend beyond the front feet.
If possible install the appliance in one of
the corners of the room, where the floor
is more stable.3.3  Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorized dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
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							4. CONTROL PANEL4.1  Control panel description1
On/Off button 
2
Programme knob
3
Display
4
Start/Pause button 
5
Delay Start button 
6
Time Save button 
7
Drying time button 
8
Drying level button 
9
Spin button 
10
Temperature button 
4.2 Display
A
Temperature area:Temperature indicatorCold water indicator.www.aeg.com8Temp.SpinDrying
LevelDelay
StartStart/PauseDrying
Time Time
SaveOn/Off
Easy Iron Cottons 
+ Prewash
Synthetics + Prewash
Delicates 
20 Min. - 3 kg Wool/Silk
Rinse
Spin/Drain
Wool Dry
Synthetics Dry
Cottons DrySuper Eco
Cottons
 Eco
Wash/Dry
60 min.
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Spin area:Spin speed indicatorNo Spin indicator1)Rinse Hold indicator1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
C
Dryness level symbols1):Iron dryCupboard dryExtra dryDisplay indicators2):Door locked - You  cannot open the door when this symbol is on.
You  can open the door only when the symbol goes off.Washing phaseDrying phaseChild safety lockExtra rinseDelay start1) 
They come on when you set an automatic drying programme.
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							D
Time area:Programme duration (washing and/or drying phase)
When the programme starts, the time decreases with steps of 1 mi-
nute.Delay start
When you press the delay start button, the display shows the delay
start time.Alarm codes
If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows alarm codes.
Refer to 'Troubleshooting' chapter.Message of error
The display shows this message for some seconds when:
• You cannot set a function with the washing programme.
• You try to change the washing programme while it operates.Programme is completed5.  PROGRAMMES5.1  Programme ChartProgramme
Temperature
rangeMaximum load
Maximum spin
speedProgramme description
(Type of load and soil level)Washing programmes
Cottons
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1600 rpmWhite cotton and coloured cotton . Normal soil
and light soil.
Cottons + Pre-
wash
95°C - Cold
8 kg
1600 rpmWhite cotton and coloured cotton . Heavy soil and
normal soil.
Synthetics
60°C - Cold
3.5 kg
1200 rpmSynthetic items or mixed fabric items . Normal soil.
Synthetics + Pre-
wash
60°C - Cold
3.5 kg
1200 rpmSynthetic items or mixed fabric items . Heavy soil
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