AEG Freestanding washer dryer L76685NWD User Manual

							Programme
Temperature rangeMaximum load
Maximum spin
speedProgramme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Wool
40°C - Cold
1,5 kg
1200 rpmMachine washable wool, hand washa-
ble wool and delicate fabrics  with
«hand washing» care symbol.2)NonStop 60 min.
40°C - 30°C1 kg
1200 rpmComplete programme composed of a
washing phase and of a drying phase for
a small load of mixed fabrics (cotton and
synthetic items).
Steam
1.5 kgSteam programme for  cotton and syn-
thetic items . This cycle helps to refresh
and dewrinkle the laundry. Do not set this
programme with items washed at a tem-
perature lower than 40°C.
Rinse
Cold
8 kg
1600 rpmTo rinse and spin the laundry.  All fabrics,
except woollens and very delicate fabrics.
Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the
type of laundry.
Spin/Drain
3)8 kg
1600 rpmTo spin the laundry and to drain the wa-
ter in the drum.  All fabrics, except wool-
lens and delicate fabrics .20 min. - 3 kg
40°C - 30°C3 kg
1200 rpmCotton and synthetic items with light
soil level  or worn only once.
Easy Iron
60°C - Cold
4 kg
800 rpmSynthetic items requiring a gentle
wash . Normal and light soil.4)
Delicates
40°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpmDelicate fabrics such as acrylics, vis-
cose, polyester items . Normal soil.Drying programmes
Wool
1 kgDrying programme for  woollens.
Synthetics
3 kgDrying programme for  synthetic items.ENGLISH11         
						

							Programme
Temperature rangeMaximum load
Maximum spin
speedProgramme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Cottons
6 kgDrying programme for  cotton items.1) 
The washing programme Cottons Eco at 60ºC with a load of 8 kg and the drying programme Cottons
are the reference programmes for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75
standards.The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared
for the selected programme.
2)  During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't
rotate or doesn't rotate properly, but this is normal for this programme. 3)  Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin
option then only the drain phase is available.
4)  To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin
phase. The appliance adds some rinses. This programme is not compatible with drying.
Programme options compatibility
Programme 1)2)Cottons ■ ■■■■Cottons Eco ■ ■■■ 3)■Cottons + Prewash       Synthetics ■ ■■■■Silk ■ ■■■■Wool ■ ■  ■NonStop 60 min.      Steam ■ ■■■■Rinse ■    ■Spin/Drain4) ■ ■■■■20 min. - 3 kg■ ■■■■Easy Iron ■ ■  ■www.aeg.com12                   
						

							Programme 1)2)Delicates ■ ■■ ■1) If the permanent Extra Rinse option is activated, the appliance adds some additional rinses. In the
Rinse programme, if you set a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin. 2)  If you set a shorter duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load
the appliance, however the washing results can be less satisfactory. 3)  For this programme you can set only the Extra Quick duration.
4)  Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin
option then only the drain phase is available.5.2  Automatic dryingDryness LevelType of fabricLoad Extra Dry
For towelling materialsCottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)up to 6 kg  Cupboard Dry1)
For items to be stored
Cottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)up to 6 kgSynthetics and mixed fab-
rics
(jumpers, blouses, under-
wear, household linen)up to 3 kgSilk items  (blouses, shirts,
clothing..)up to 1 kgWool items  (woollen jump-
ers)up to 1 kg  Iron Dry
Suitable for ironingCottons and Linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc)up to 6 kg1)  Hints for test institute  The test performance, in accordance with EN 50229, must be carried out with
a FIRST drying load of the maximum declared drying capacity (load composition according to EN61121)
by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton. The SECOND drying load with the residual load must be tested by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cotton.5.3  Timed dryingDryness LevelType of fabricLoad
(kg)Spin
speed
(rpm)Suggested
duration
(mins)Extra Dry
For towelling materialsCottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)61600220 - 24041600140 - 16021600100 - 110ENGLISH13           
						

							Dryness LevelType of fabricLoad
(kg)Spin
speed
(rpm)Suggested
duration
(mins)Cupboard Dry
For items to be storedCottons and Linen
(bathrobes, bath towels, etc)61600210 - 23041600130 - 1502160090 - 100Cupboard Dry
For items to be storedSynthetics and mixed fab-
rics
(jumpers, blouses, under-
wear, household linen)31200100 - 1101120040 - 50Wool
(woollen jumpers)11200110 - 130Silk
(blouses, shirts, clothes etc)1100080Iron Dry
Suitable for ironingCottons and Linen
(sheets, tablecloths, shirts,
etc)61600150 - 1704160085 - 1052160055 - 655.4  Woolmark Apparel Care -
Blue
• The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark
Company for the washing of wool
garments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are
washed according to the instructions
issued by the manufacturer of this
washing machine. Follow the garment
care label for drying and other
laundry instructions. M1230
• The wool drying cycle of this machine has been approved by The WoolmarkCompany for the drying of woolgarments labelled as «hand wash»
provided that the garments are dried
according to the instructions issued
by the manufacturer of this machine.
Follow the garment care label for other laundry instructions. M1224
In UK, Eire, Hong Kong and India the
Woolmark symbol is a certification trademark.6.  CONSUMPTION VALUESThe data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the
data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera-
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							At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme dura-
tion for the maximum load capacity.
During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically cal- culated and can be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than themaximum load capacity (e.g. Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 8 kg,the programme duration exceeds 2 hours; actual load 1 kg, the pro-
gramme duration will be less than 1 hour).
When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot flashes in the display.ProgrammesLoad
(kg)Energy
consump-
tion (kWh)Water con-
sumption (li-
tre)Approximate pro-
gramme duration
(minutes)Cottons 60°C81.6072168Cottons Eco
Cotton Energy Saving Pro-
gramme 60°C1)
81.0357220
Cottons 40°C81.0072164Synthetics 40°C40.6050110Delicates 40°C40.706091Wool/Handwash 30°C1,50.3557581)  «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the
data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.7.  OPTIONS7.1  Temperature
Set this option to change the default
temperature.
Indicator 
 = cold water.
The display shows the set temperature.
7.2  Spin
With this option you can decrease the
default spin speed.
The display shows the indicator of the set
speed.
Additional spin options:
No Spin
• Set this option to remove all spin phases.
• Set it for very delicate fabrics.
• To compensate for the absence of
spinning, the rinse phase uses more
water for some washing programmes.
• The display shows the indicator
 .
Rinse Hold
• Set this option to reduce creasing. • The washing programme ends with water in the drum. The drum turns
regularly to reduce creasing.
• The door stays locked. You must drain the water to unlock the door.
• The display shows the indicator 
 .
To drain the water refer to
"Draining water out after
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							7.3 Drying level
Press this button to set one of 3
automatic dryness levels available. The
display shows the symbol of the set level:
•
Iron dry  – laundry to be ironed
•
Cupboard dry  – laundry to be put
in storage
•
Extra dry  – laundry to be fully
dried
You  cannot  set all
automatic levels for each
type of fabric.7.4  Drying time
Press this button to set the time that suits
the fabrics you have to dry. The displayshows the set value.
Each time you press this button the time
value increases by 5 minutes.
Drying durations may be
restricted by the programme
selected.7.5  Time Save 
With this option you can decrease the
programme duration.
• Press this button one time to set 'Shortened duration' for items with
daily soil.
• Press this button two times to set 'Extra Quick' for slightly soiled items
only.
Some programmes accept
only one of the two options.7.6  Delay Start 
With this option you can delay the start
of a programme from 30 minutes to 20
hours.
The display shows the related indicator
and delay time.
8.  SETTINGS8.1  Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• You activate the appliance.
• You deactivate the appliance.
• You press the buttons.
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To  deactivate/activate  the acoustic
signals, press Drying Level and Drying
Time at the same time for 6 seconds.If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.8.2  Child Lock 
With this option you can prevent that the
children play with the control panel.
• To  activate/deactivate  this option,
press Temp. and Spin at the same
time until the indicator 
  comes on/
goes off .
You can activate this option:
• After you press Start/Pause : the options and the programme knob arelocked.
• Before you press Start/Pause : the appliance cannot start.
8.3  Permanent Extra Rinse
With this option you can permanently
have an extra rinse when you set a newprogramme.
• To  activate/deactivate  this option
press Time Save and Delay Start at the same time until the relevantindicator  comes on/goes off .
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							9. BEFORE FIRST USE1.Put 2 litre of water in the detergent
compartment for washing phase.
This activates the drain system.
2. Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
3. Set and start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.10.  DAILY USE10.1  Loading the laundry
1. Open the appliance door.
2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item
at a time.
3. Shake the items before you put them
in the appliance.
Make sure you do not put too much laundry in the drum.
4. Close the door firmly.CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry becomes trapped between
the seal and the door. There
is a risk of water leakage or
damage to the laundry.10.2  Filling the detergent and
additivesCompartment for prewash phase,
soak programme or stain remover.Compartment for washing phase.Compartment for liquid additives
(fabric conditioner, starch).Maximum level for quantity of liquid
additives.Flap for powder or liquid detergent.Always follow the
instructions that you find on the packaging of the
detergent products.10.3  Check the position of the
flap
1. Pull out the detergent dispenser until
it stops.
2. Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.
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							3.To use powder detergent, turn the
flap up.
4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap
down.
With the flap in the
position DOWN: • Do not usegelatinous or thick
liquid detergents.
• Do not put more liquid detergent than
the limit shown on in
the flap.
• Do not set the prewash phase.
• Do not set the delay start function.
5. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
6. Carefully close the detergent
dispenser.
Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer.
10.4  Activating the appliance
1.Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
2. Open the water tap.
3. Press button On/Off to activate the
appliance.
A short tune sounds.
10.5  Setting a programme
1.Turn the programme knob and set
the programme: • The related programme indicator comes on.
• The indicator of Start/Pause flashes.
• The display shows: the default temperature, the spin speed, the
indicators of the programme
phases and the programme duration.
2. If necessary, change the
temperature, the spin speed, the
cycle duration, or add available
options. When you activate an
option, the indicator of the set
option comes on.
If you set something
incorrect, the display shows
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							10.6 Starting a programme
without the delay start
Press button Start/Pause to start the
programme.
The relevant indicator stops to flash and
stays on.
On the display the indicator of the phase is operation starts to flash.
The programme starts, the door is
locked. The display show the indicator
.
The drain pump can operate
for a short time when the
appliance fills water.10.7  Behaviour of the
applianceAfter approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts automatically the cycle
time to the laundry you
have put in the drum to
have perfect washing
results in the minimum
necessary time.
• The display shows the new time value.10.8  Starting a programme
with the delay start
1. Press button Delay Start again and
again until the display shows the
number of minutes or hours of delay.
The related indicator comes on.
2. Press button Start/Pause.
The appliance starts the countdown of
the delay start.
When the countdown is completed, the programme starts automatically.
Before you press button
Start/Pause to start the
appliance, you can cancel or
change the set of the delay
start.10.9  Cancelling the delay start
To cancel the delay start:
1.Press button Start/Pause to set the
appliance to pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Press button Delay Start repeatedly
until the display shows 
.
3. Press button Start/Pause again to
start the programme immediately.
10.10  Interrupting a
programme and changing a
option
You can change only some options before they operate.
1. Press button Start/Pause.
The related indicator flashes.
2. Change the option set.
3. Press the button Start/Pause again.
The programme continues.
10.11  Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press button On/Off to cancel the
programme and to deactivate the
appliance.
2. Press button On/Off again to activate
the appliance.
Now, you can set a new washing
programme.
Before starting the new
programme the appliance
could drain the water. In this
case, make sure that the
detergent is still in the
detergent compartment, if
not fill the detergent again.10.12  Opening the doorIf the temperature and level
of the water in the drum are
too high and/or the drum
still rotates you cannot open
the door.
While a programme or the delay start operates, the appliance door is locked.
1. Press button Start/Pause.
In the display the related door lock
indicator goes off.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Close the door and press button
Start/Pause.
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							The programme or the delay start
continues.10.13  End of cycle
When the programme has finished, the
appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signal operates (if it is active).
In the display 
 comes on and the door
locked indicator 
 goes off.
The indicator of Start/Pause button goes
off.
1. Press button On/Off to deactivate
the appliance.
After five minutes from the end of the
programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance.
When you activate the
appliance again, the display
show the end of the last set
programme. Turn the
programme knob to set a
new cycle.
2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
3. Make sure that the drum is empty.
4. Keep the door ajar, to prevent
mildew and odours
10.14  Draining water out after
end of cycle
The washing programme is completed,
but there is water in the drum :
The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry.
The door lock indicator 
 is on. The
door stays locked.
You must drain the water to open the door:
1. If necessary, decrease the spin
speed.
2. Press the Start/Pause button.
The appliance drains the water and
spins.
3. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator 
 goes
off, you can open the door .
4. Press On/Off some seconds to
deactivate the appliance.
The appliance drains and
spins automatically after
approximately18 hours.10.15  AUTO Stand-by option
The AUTO Stand-by function
automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption
when:
• You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you press Start/Pausebutton.
Press the button On/Off to activate
the appliance again.
• After 5 minutes from the end of the washing programme
Press the button On/Off to activate
the appliance again.
The display shows the end of the last
set programme.
Turn the programme knob to set a
new cycle.
If you set a programme or an
option that ends with water
in the drum, the AUTO
Stand-by function  doesn't
deactivate  the appliance to
remind you to drain the
water.11.  DAILY USE - DRYING ONLYWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.11.1  Drying settingWARNING!
Make sure that the water
tap is open.
1. Press On/Off for some seconds to
activate the appliance.
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