AEG Front loader washing machine L68480FL User Manual

This option stays active even
when you switch off the
appliance.8.3  Acoustic signals
The acoustic signals operate when:
• The programme is completed.
• The appliance has a malfunction.
To  deactivate/activate  the acoustic
signals, touch the buttons  Programmes
and  Temp.  at the same time for 4
seconds.If you deactivate the
acoustic signals, they
continue operate when the
appliance has a malfunction.9.  BEFORE FIRST USE1.Put a small quantity of detergent in
the compartment for washing phase.
2. Set and...

Compartment for liquid addi-
tives (fabric conditioner,
starch).CAUTION!
Do not exceed
the  MAX  level.Flap for powder or liquid de-
tergent.When you set a prewash option, put the
detergent for prewash phase directly into
the drum.10.4  Liquid or powder
detergent1.2.3.4.• Position  A for powder detergent (factory setting).
• Position  B for liquid detergent.When you use the liquid detergent:
• Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. • Do not put more liquid then the maximum level.• Do not set...

10.6 Setting a programme
1. Touch the programme button 
Programmes  and set the
programme: • The indicator of the button  Start/
Pause  flashes.
• The display shows the programme duration.
2. If necessary, change the temperature
and the spin speed 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
the message 
.
10.7  Starting a programme
without the Finish In option
Touch the button  Start/Pause .
• The...

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.10.11  Opening the door
While a programme (or the Finish In)
operates, the appliance door is locked. The indicator 
 is on.
CAUTION!
If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are
too high, you cannot open
the door.
To open the door during the first
minutes of the cycle (or when the
Finish In operates) :
1....

11. HINTS AND TIPS11.1  The laundry load
• Divide the laundry in: white, coloured, synthetics, delicates and wool.
• Obey the washing instructions that are on the laundry care labels.
• Do not wash together white and coloured items.
• Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash. We recommendthat you wash them separately for the
first times.
• Button up pillowcases, close zippers, hooks and poppers. Tie up belts.
• Empty the pockets and unfold the items.
• Turn inside out multilayered fabrics,...

12. CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.12.1  External cleaning
Clean the appliance only with soap and
warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.12.2  Descaling
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water descaling product for
washing machines.
Regularly examine the drum to prevent limescale and rust particles.
To remove rust particles use only special
products for washing machine. Do...

3.4.12.6 Cleaning the drain filterWARNING!
Do not clean the drain filter
if the water in the appliance
is hot.1.2.3.4.ENGLISH17   2
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3.4.12.8 Emergency drain
Because of a malfunction, the appliance
cannot drain the water.
If this occurs, do steps (1) through (9) of
'Cleaning the drain filter'. If necessary, clean the pump.
When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure, you must
activate again the drain system:
1. When you drain the water with the
emergency drain procedure, you
must activate again the drain system:
Put 2 litres of water in the main wash
compartment of the detergent
dispenser.
2. Start the...

• - No communication between
electronic elements of the appliance.
Switch off and switch on again.WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance
before you do the checks.13.2  Possible failuresProblemPossible solutionThe programme does
not start.Make sure that the mains plug is connected to the mains sock-
et. Make sure that the appliance door is closed. Make sure that there is not a damaged fuse in the fuse box. Make sure that the Start/Pause has been pressed. If the delay start is set, cancel the setting or wait...