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 start a programme for cotton
at the highest temperature without
laundry.This removes all possible dirt from the
drum and the tub.10.  DAILY USEWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.10.1  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 not to put too much laundry in the drum.
4. Close the door.
CAUTION!
Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and
the door. There is a risk of
water leakage or damage to
the laundry.10.2  Using detergent and
additives
1. Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.
2. Carefully close the detergent drawer10.3  Detergent compartmentsDetergent compartment for
washing phase.
If you use liquid detergent,
put it immediately before you
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							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 the prewash option.
• Do not set the delay start (or Finish in option).10.5  Activating the appliance
Press and hold for a couple of seconds the  On/Off  button to activate or
deactivate the appliance.
A tune sounds when the appliance is activated. The appliance performs a startup animation. The animation quickly
shows each washing programme and the
default temperature and spin settings.
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							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 indicator of the button  Start/
Pause  stops to flash and stays on.
• The programme starts, the door locks, the indicator 
 is on.
• The drain pump can operate for a short time at the beginning of the
washing cycle.
After approximately 15
minutes from the start of the
programme:
• The appliance adjusts automatically the
programme duration
agree with the laundry
load.
• The display shows the new value.10.8  Starting a programme
with the Finish In option
1. Touch the button  again and again
to choose the number of hours in
which you want the washing cycle to
be finished.
The display shows the number of hours
you set (e.g. 
) and the indicator above
the button 
 is on to show that his
option is active.
2. Touch the button  Start/Pause :
• The door is locked.
• The appliance starts the
countdown.
• When the countdown is completed, the programme startsautomatically.You can cancel or change
the set of the 
 option
before you touch the button 
Start/Pause  . After touching
the button  Start/Pause  you
can only cancel the Finish In
option.
To cancel the  option:
a. Touch the button  Start/Pause to
set the appliance to pause. The
indicator of button  Start/Pause
flashes.
b. Touch the button 
 until the
indicator above this button goes
off.
Touch the button  Start/Pause
again to start the programme
immediately.
10.9  Interrupting a
programme and changing the
options
You can change only some options before they operate.
1. Touch  Start/Pause  .
The indicator of this button flashes. 2. Change the options. If you change
any option the Finish In option (if set)
will be disabled.
3. Touch  Start/Pause  again.
The programme continues.
10.10  Cancelling a running
programme
1. Press the button On/Off for some
seconds to cancel the programme
and to deactivate the appliance.
2. Press the same button again to
activate the appliance. Now, you can
set a new washing programme.
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							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. Touch the button  Start/Pause to
pause the appliance.
2. Wait until the indicator 
 goes off.
3. You can open the door.
4. Close the door and touch the button 
Start/Pause  again. The programme
(or the Finish In) continues.
10.12  At the end of the
programme
• The appliance stops automatically. • The acoustic signal operates (if it is activated).
• In the display 
 comes on.
• The indicator of the button  Start/
Pause  goes off.
• The door lock indicator 
 goes off.
• You can open the door.
• Remove the laundry from the appliance. Make sure that the drum is
empty.
• Press the button  On/Off for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
• Close the water tap.
• Keep the door and the detergent drawer ajar, to prevent the mildewand odours.
The washing programme is completed,
but there is water in the drum:
• The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry.
• The indicator 
 flashes to remind
you to drain the water.
• The door lock indicator 
 is on. The
indicator of button  Start/Pause
flashes. The door stays locked.
• You must drain the water to open the door.
Draining the water:
1. To drain the water.
• Touch the button  Start/Pause .
The appliance drains the water
and spins with the maximum spin
speed for selected washing
programme.
• Alternatively, touch the button Spin to change the spin speedand then touch the button  Start/
Pause . The appliance drains the
water and spins. If you set 
, the
appliance only drains.
2. When the programme is completed
and the door lock indicator 
 goes
off, you can open the door.
3. Press the button  On/Off for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
10.13  AUTO-OFF option
The AUTO-OFF stand-by option
automatically deactivates the appliance
to decrease the energy consumption. All the indicators and the display go off
when :
• You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you touch the  Start/
Pause .
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.
Touch the button  Programmes if you
want to set a new cycle.
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							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, wool and items with painted
illustrations.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash with a special detergent heavy soil stains.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash in the appliance laundry without hems or with cuts. Use a
washing bag to wash small and/or
delicate items (e.g. underwired bras,
belts, tights, etc. ).
• A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase. If this
occurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase
again.11.2  Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you remove these stains before you put the items in the
appliance.
Special stain removers are available. Use the special stain remover that is
applicable to the type of stain and fabric.
11.3  Detergents and additives
• Only use detergents and additives
specially made for washing machines:– powder detergents for all types of fabric,
– powder detergents for delicate
fabrics (40 °C max) and woollens,
– liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash
programmes (60 °C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for
woollens only.
• Do not mix different types of detergents.
• To help the environment, do not use more than the correct quantity of
detergent.
• Obey the instructions that you find on the on packaging of these products.
• Use the correct products for the type and colour of the fabric, the
programme temperature and the
level of soil.
• If your appliance has not the detergent dispenser with the flap
device, add the liquid detergents with
a dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).11.4  Ecological hints
• Set a programme without the
prewash phase to wash laundry withnormal soil.
• Always start a washing programme with the maximum load of laundry.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a lowtemperature.
• To use the correct quantity of the detergent, check the water hardness
of your domestic system
11.5  Water hardness
If the water hardness in your area is high
or moderate, we recommend that you
use a water softener for washing
machines. In areas where the water
hardness is soft it is not necessary to use
a water softener.
To know the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water authority.
Use the correct quantity of the water softener. Obey the instructions that youfind on the packaging of the product.
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							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 this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the product.12.3  Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Make regularly a maintenance
wash. To do this:
• Remove the laundry from the drum.
• Set the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small
quantity of detergent.12.4  Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
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							3.4.12.6 Cleaning the drain filterWARNING!
Do not clean the drain filter
if the water in the appliance
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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 programme to drain the
water12.9  Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area
where the temperature can be less than
0° C, remove the remaining water from
the inlet hose and the drain pump.
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Put the two ends of the inlet hose in
a container and let the water flow out
of the hose.
4. Empty the drain pump. Refer to the
emergency drain procedure.
5. When the drain pump is empty,
install the inlet hose again.WARNING!
Make sure that the
temperature is more than 0
°C before you use the
appliance again.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages
caused by low temperatures.13.  TROUBLESHOOTINGWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.13.1  Introduction
The start of the appliance does not occur
or it stops during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem
(refer to the table). If not, contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
With some problems, the acoustic signals operate and the display shows
an alarm code:
•
 - The appliance does not fill with
water properly.
•
 - The appliance does not drain
the water.
•
 - The appliance door is open or
not closed correctly. Please check the
door!
•
 - The mains supply is unstable.
Wait until the mains supply is stable.
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							• - 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 for the end of
countdown. Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on.The appliance does not
fill with water properly.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 filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the
valve are not clogged. Refer to “Care and cleaning”.Make sure that the inlet hose has no kinks or bends.Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is cor-
rect.The appliance does not
fill with water and drain
immediately.Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position. The
hose may be too low.The appliance does not
drain the water.Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged. Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if
necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Make sure that the connection of the drain hose is correct. Set the drain programme if you set a programme without drain
phase. Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with
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