AEG L61472WDBI User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Washer Dryer
L61472WDBI

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................6
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................7
4. CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................... 9
5. PROGRAMMES .........................................................................................................11
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES......................................................................................... 14
7. OPTIONS....................................................................................................................14
8. SETTINGS...................................................................................................................15
9. BEFORE FIRST USE................................................................................................... 16
10. DAILY USE................................................................................................................16
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY...................................................................................18
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING....................................................................... 19
13. HINTS AND TIPS..................................................................................................... 20
14. CARE AND CLEANING.......................................................................................... 22
15. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................26
16. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................28
17. TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................37
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Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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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 for any injuries or
damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away unless continuously supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
the door is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
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•The appliance shall be installed as a freestanding
product or below the kitchen worktop if space
margins permit.
•Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a
sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite
side, that would prevent the appliance door from
being fully open.
•Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at
the end of the installation process. Make sure that the
mains plug is accessible after installation.
•The ventilation opening in the base must not be
covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.
•WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on
and off by a utility.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the
appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of
unwanted gases into the room from appliances
burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.
•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes from any appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
•The operating water pressure at the water entry point
from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar
(0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).
•Do not exceed the maximum load of 7 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
•The appliance must be connected to the water mains
using the new supplied hose 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.
•Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has
accumulated around the appliance.
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•Items that have been soiled with substances such as
vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol,
kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers should be washed separately with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried in the washer
dryer.
•Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled
with industrial chemicals.
•Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.
•Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, and rubber backed articles and
clothes, or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should
not be dried in the washer dryer.
•Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be
used as specified by the product manufacturer’s
instructions.
•Remove all objects from items that could be a source
of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.
•Never stop the washer dryer before the end of the
drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
separated so that residual heat can dissipate.
•The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items
reach a temperature that will not cause damage to
them.
•Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam
to clean the appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
The installation must comply
with relevant national
regulations.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Do not install or use the appliance
where the temperature can be less
than 0°C or where it is exposed to the
weather.
• Always keep the appliance vertical
when it is being moved.
• Make sure that there is air circulation
between the appliance and the floor.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• The floor area on which the appliance
is to be installed must be flat, stable,
heat resistant and clean.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place.
If the appliance is to be moved in the
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent an internal
damage.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check if it is
levelled correctly with the aid of a
spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet
accordingly.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
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.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• UK and Ireland only. This appliance is
fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is
necessary to change the mains plug
fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362)
fuse.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
2.3 Water Connection
• Do not cause damage to the water
hoses.
• Before connection to new pipes,
pipes not used for a long time, where
repair work has been carried out or
new devices fitted (water meters,
etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.
• Ensure that there are no visible water
leaks during and after the first use of
the appliance.
2.4 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass
can get hot.
• Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed)
items that contain padding or fillings.
• If laundry has been washed with a
stain remover, carry out an additional
rinse cycle before starting a drying
cycle.
• Make sure that all metal objects are
removed from the laundry.
• Only dry fabrics that are suitable to
dry in the washer dryer. Follow the
cleaning instruction on the item label.
• Plastic items are not heat resistant.
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– If a detergent ball is used, remove
it before starting a drying
programme.
– Do not use a detergent ball if
setting 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 electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in
accordance with local requirements
for the disposal of Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
7 8 9
10
1 2
3
4
5
6
1Detergent dispenser
2Control panel
3Door handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump filter
6Feet for levelling the appliance
7Water drain hose
8Mains cable
9Water inlet hose connection
10 Feet for levelling the appliance
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3.2 Accessories
1 2
4 3
1Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.
2Plastic caps
To close the holes on the rear side of the
cabinet after the removal of the transit
bolts.
3Inlet Hose
To connect the appliance to the water
tap.
4Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the edge of
a sink.
3.3 How to activate the child
safety device
This device prevents children or pets
from being closed in the drum.
Turn the device clockwise, until the
groove is horizontal.
You cannot close the door.
To close the door, turn the device
anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
3.4 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 possible, install the appliance where
the floor is more stable.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
40
30
30
Cold
Delicate Rinse
Spin
Synthetics Dry
Cottons Dry
Refresh
Economy
Drain
Easy Iron 40
Delicates
Wool/
Silk
Drying
95
60
60
50
40
30
40
40
30
Synthetics
+ Prewash
95
60
40 E
Cottons
1400
1200
800
400
Off
Spin Stains Extra
Rinse Drying
Time
Time Save Start/Pause
Delay Start
Washing
Door
Drying
1
10 9 8 7 6
2 3
5
4
A
B
C
1Programme knob
2Display
3Delay start button (Delay Start)
4Phase indicators:
• A - Washing phase (Washing)
• B - Drying phase (Drying )
• C - Door locked (Door)
5Start/Pause button (Start/Pause)
6Drying time button (Drying Time)
7Extra rinse button (Extra Rinse)
8Time saving button (Time Save)
9Stain button (Stains)
10 Spin button (Spin)
4.2 Display
The display shows the following information:
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Duration of the set programme
When you set a programme, the display shows the duration in hours and
minutes (for example 2.05).
The duration is calculated automatically on the maximum load for each
type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every mi-
nute.
Set drying time
When you set a drying programme, the display shows the drying time in
minutes and/or hours (see paragraph «Programmes for timed drying »).
After the programme has started, the appliance updates the remaining
time every minute.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed,
for example (see chapter «Troubleshooting»).
End of programme
When the programme has finished, the display shows a blinking zero .
The Door light C, the Washing light A(or the Drying light B) and the light
of button Start/Pause go out.
The door can be opened.
Incorrect option selection
If you set an option which is not compatible with the wash programme, the
display shows the message Err for some seconds.
The yellow pilot light of button Start/Pause light starts blinking.
Delay Start
When you press the relevant button to set the delay (20 hours max), it ap-
pears for some seconds, then the display shows the duration of the set
programme.
The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour. When only 1 hour
remains, the time decreases every minute.
Delay Start symbol
This symbol comes on when you set the delay time.
Child safety lock
This symbol comes on when you activate the child lock function.
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