AEG LB3690WT User manual

EN User Manual 2
Washer Dryer
DE Benutzerinformation 35
Wasch-Trockner
LB3690WT

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................... 5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................ 7
4. CONTROL PANEL.....................................................................................................8
5. PROGRAMMES ...................................................................................................... 10
6. CONSUMPTION VALUES.......................................................................................15
7. OPTIONS................................................................................................................. 15
8. SETTINGS................................................................................................................ 16
9. BEFORE FIRST USE.................................................................................................17
10. DAILY USE............................................................................................................. 17
11. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY................................................................................ 20
12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING.....................................................................22
13. HINTS AND TIPS...................................................................................................23
14. CARE AND CLEANING........................................................................................ 25
15. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................29
16. TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................... 32
17. GUARANTEE ........................................................................................................33
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following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
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 8 years
and above and by persons with reduced capabilities
provided that they have been given instruction and/or
supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance
and understand the potential hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away
from this appliance when it is in operation at all times.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep detergents away from children.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance door
when it is open.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, this 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.
•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
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side, that would prevent the appliance door from
being fully opened.
•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 (if applicable)
must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor
covering.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the located room to
avoid the back flow of 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 9 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.
•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.
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•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.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
• Follow the installation instruction
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 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 where 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
future they must be reattached to lock
the drum to prevent 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.
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• Adjust the feet to have the necessary
space between the appliance and the
flooring.
• When the appliance is in its
permanent position, check that it is
fully level with the aid of a spirit level.
If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.
2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
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.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the
mains plug with wet hands.
• 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, electrical
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.
– 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).
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 Appliance overview
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
1Worktop
2Detergent dispenser
3Control panel
4Door handle
5Rating plate
6Drain pump filter
7Feet for levelling the appliance
3.2 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.
3.3 Fixing plate kit
(4055171146)
Available from your authorised dealer.
If you install the appliance on a plinth,
secure the appliance in the fixing plates.
Read carefully the instructions supplied
with the accessory.
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4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Control panel description
1 2 3
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1On/Off button
2Programme knob
3Display
4Start/Pause button
5Delay Start button
6Time Save button
7Drying time button
8Drying level button
9Spin button
10 Temperature button
4.2 Display
BA DC
A
Temperature area:
Temperature indicator
Cold water indicator
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B
Spin area:
Spin speed indicator
No Spin indicator1)
Rinse Hold indicator
1) Only available for Spin/Drain programme.
C
Dryness level symbols1):
Iron dry
Cupboard dry
Extra dry
Display 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 phase
Drying phase
Child safety lock
Extra rinse
Delay start
1) They come on when you set an automatic drying programme.
2) The symbols appear on the display when the related phase or function is set.
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D
Time area:
Programme duration (washing and/or drying phase)
When the programme starts, the time decreases in one minute
steps.
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.
Error message
The display shows this message for several seconds when:
• You cannot set a function with the washing programme.
• You try to change the washing programme while it operates.
Programme is completed.
5. PROGRAMMES
5.1 Programme Chart
Programme
Temperature range
Maximum load
Maximum spin
speed
Programme description
(Type of load and soil level)
Washing programmes
Koch/Bunt - Blanc/
Couleurs
Cottons
95°C - Cold
9 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton.
Normal soil and light soil.
Baumwolle Eco - Coton
Eco
Cottons Eco1)
60°C - 40°C
9 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and fast-coloured cotton.
Normal soil. The energy consumption de-
creases and the time of the washing pro-
gramme is extended.
Koch/Bunt + Vorwäsche -
Blanc/Couleurs + Prélav-
age
Cottons + Prewash
95°C - Cold
9 kg
1600 rpm
White cotton and coloured cotton.
Heavy soil and normal soil.
Pflegeleicht - Synthétiques
Synthetics
60°C - Cold
4 kg
1200 rpm
Synthetic items or mixed fabric items.
Normal soil.
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