AEG L81400 User manual

WASHING MACHINE
User
Manual
User Manual
EN
MODEL:
L81400

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CHAPTER-1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
•Correct Usage 6-7
•  Generalwarnings 8-9-10-11
•  Safetywarnings   12-17
•  PackagingandEnvironment  18
•  SavingsInformation   19
CHAPTER-2: OVERVIEW OF YOUR DEVICE
•  GeneralAppearance   20-21
•  TechincalSpecications   22
CHAPTER-3: INSTALLATION
•  Removingtransportationsafetyscrews 23-24-25
•  AdjustingAdjustableStays  26-27
•  Electricalconnection   28
•  Waterinlethoseconnection  29-30
•  Waterdischargeconnection  31
CHAPTER-4: INTRODUCTION OF CONTROL PANEL 32
•  Detergentdrawer   33-34
•  Programmeknob   35
•  Electronicdisplay   36-37 
CONTENTS

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CHAPTER-5: PRELIMINARY PREPARATION FOR LAUNDERING
•  Separatinglaundry   38-39
•  Puttinglaundryinthemachine  40
•  Addingdetergentintomachine  41
•  Operatingyourmachine   42-44
•  Auxiliaryfunctions   45-50
•  Childlock    51
•  Cancellingprogramme   52
•  Finishingprogramme   53
CHAPTER-6: PROGRAM TABLE   55-62
CHAPTER-7: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF YOUR MACHINE
•  Warning    62
•  Waterinletlters    63
•  Pumplter    64-65
•  Detergentdrawer   66
CHAPTER-8: FLUSH STOPPER / BODY / DRUM 67
CHAPTER-9: TROUBLESHOOTING   68-72
CHAPTER-10: SOLUTIONS TO AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS 74
CHAPTER-11: PRACTICAL INFORMATION  74-75-76-77
• How to read the energy label and saving energy 78-79
• Disposal of your old machine 80
CONTENTS

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(CORRECT USAGE)
• Read the user manual.
• Your machine is designed for domestic
use. Commercial use will void your
warranty.
•Keepyourpetsawayfromyourmachine
•Pleasecheckthepackagingofyourmachine
beforeinstallation,andtheoutersurface
afterthepackagehavebeenopened.Donot
operatedamagedmachinesormachineswith
openedpackages.
•Haveyourmachineinstalledonlybyan
authorizedservice.Anyinterferencetoyour
machinebyanyoneotherthanauthorized
servicesshallcauseyourwarrantytobevoid.
•Theapplianceisnotintendedforuseby
people(includingchildren)withreduced
physical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,or
lackofexperienceandknowledgeunlessthey
havebeengivensupervisionorinstruction
concerninguseoftheappliancebyaperson
responsiblefortheirsafety.Childrenshould
besupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplay
withtheappliance.

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(CORRECT USAGE)
•Followthemanufacturer’srecommended
instructionsforyourlaundry.Refertothecare
labelonthefabric.
• Before operating the washing machine,
remove the 4 transportation screws and
rubber spacers from the back of the
machine. If the screws are not removed,
it may cause heavy vibration, noise
and product malfunction (voiding the
warranty).
•Yourmachineisnotcoveredunderwarranty
forfaultscausedbyanykindofexternal
factors(pesticides,re,etc.).
•Pleasedonotthrowawaythisusermanual;
keepitforfuturereference.Youorsomebody
elsemightneeditinthefuture.
Note:Machineryspecicationsmayvary
dependingontheproductpurchased.

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(GENERAL WARNINGS)
•Thenecessaryambienttemperatureforyour
machine’sidealoperationis15-25°.
•Frozenhosescantearandcrack.Inregions
wheretemperaturesarebelow0oC,ambient
temperaturesmightendangerthesafeoperation
oftheinternalcircuitboard.
•Pleaseensurethattheclothesyouare
placingintoyourmachinedonotcontainany
foreignsubstances(nail,needle,coins,lighter,
matches,clipetc.)intheirpockets.Theseforeign
substancescandamageyourmachine.
• It is recommended to perform the rst
washing operation on the Cotton programme
at 90˚ without laundry. Inserting ½ the
amount of detergent in 2nd compartment of
the detergent drawer.

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(GENERAL WARNINGS)
•Donotleaveexcessdetergentorsoftener
inthedetergentcompartmentwhenthe
applianceisnotinuse.
•Itisadvisedthatyouunplugyourmachine
andclosethewaterinlettapifyouwillnotuse
yourmachineforalongtime.Also,leavingthe
doorofyourmachineopenwillpreventthe
formationofbadodorsduetohumidity.
•Somewatermightbeleftinyourmachine
afterthetrialsandtestsconducteddueto
QualityControlprocedures.Thiswillnot
damageyourmachine.
•Rememberthatpackagingmaterialsofyour
machinemaybedangerousforchildren.Keep
thepackagingmaterialsinaplacewhere
childrencannotreachordisposeofthem
appropriately.
•Keepthesmallpartsfoundinthedocument
packageawayfromthereachofchildrenand
infants.
•Usepre-washprogramsonlyforverydirty
laundry.

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(GENERAL WARNINGS)
•Neveropenthedetergent
compartmentwhentheappliance
isrunning.
•Incaseofanybreakdown,unplug
theappliancerstandthenturn
thetapoff.Donotattemptto
repairbyyourself,alwayscontact
Euro-Parts(1.800.678.8352)oran
authorizedprofessional.
•Theamountoflaundryyouput
inyourwashingmachineshould
notexceedthemaximumamount
indicated.
•Neverforcethedoortoopen
whenthemachineisrunning.

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(GENERAL WARNINGS)
•Pleaseadheretothemanufacturer’s
guidelinesregardingtheuseofdetergents,
fabricconditioners,orsimilarproductsinyour
machine.
•Setupyourmachineinaplacewhereits
doorcanbecompletelyopened.
•Setupyourmachineatlocationsthatcan
befullyventilatedandcouldhaveconstantair
circulation.

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(SAFETY WARNINGS)
You must read these warnings. You can
thus protect yourself and your beloved
ones against fatal injuries and risks.
DANGER OF GETTING BURNT!
Donottouchdischarginghoseandwater
duringdischargingastheappliancemay
reachhightemperatureswhenrunning.

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
(SAFETY WARNINGS)
DEATH RISK DUE TO
ELECTRICAL CURRENT!
•Donotusemultiplereceptacles
orextensioncords.
•Donotplugindamagedortorn
plugs.
•Neverpullthecablewhen
unplugging–alwaysgriptheplug
itself.
•Topreventelectrocution,DONOT
plug-inorunplugtheappliance
fromthereceptaclewithwet
hands.
•Nevertouchthemachinewithwet
handsorfeet.
•Callthenearestauthorized
serviceforareplacementifthe
powercordmalfunctions.

Flooding risk!
•Ensurethattherearenoblockagesinthe
dischargehosebeforeplacinghoseinthe
sink.
•Takenecessarymeasurestosecurethe
dischargehose,topreventthehosefrom
slipping.
•Ensurethatyoursinkisclearfrom
blockagestoallowdischargingwatertodrain.
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Danger of Fire!
•Donotkeepammableliquidsnearyour
machine.
•Thesulphurcontentofpaintremovers
mightcausecorrosion.Forthisreason,
neverusepaint-removingmaterialsinyour
machine.
•Neveruseproductsthatcontainsolvent
material.
•Removealltheobjectsinthepocketsof
yourlaundry(needles,paperclips,lighters,
matchesetc.)beforeplacingtheminyour
appliance.
Failing to do so will increase the risk of
FIRE and EXPLOSION.
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Fall and injury hazard!
•Donotclimbonyourmachine.Theupper
tableofyourmachinemaybreakandcause
injury
•Tidy/Securealltrippinghazards(hoses,
cables,andpackagingmaterials)ofthe
applianceduringinstallation.
•Donotturnyourmachineupsidedown,or
onitsside.
•Donotliftyourmachinebyholdingitfrom
externalparts(detergentdrawer,door).They
arenotengineeredtowithstandtheweightof
theappliance.
Appliance must be carried by
2 or more people.
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Child safety!
•Donotleavechildren/infantsunattended
nearthemachine.Children/infantsmightlock
themselvesintothemachinewhichserious
injuriesordeathmightoccur.
•Glassdoorandsurfacesmightbe 
extremelyhotwhileyourmachine
isinoperation.Avoidcontact,especially
withchildren.
•Keeppackagingmaterialawayfromchildren.
•Keepdetergentsandcleaningagentsaway
fromchildren/infants.Chemicalsmightcause
irritationtoeyesandskinandbefatalif
ingested.
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Removal of packaging materials
Packagingmaterialsprotectyourmachine
fromanydamagethatmightoccurduring
transportation.Packagingmaterialsare
environmentallyfriendlyastheyare
recyclable.Recyclingmaterialprovidesboth
rawmaterialsavingsanddecreaseswaste
production.
Disposal of old machine
Oldelectricaldevicesmightstillcontain
salvagableparts.Pleasecontactyour
localrecyclingcentreforinstructions
onhowtoproperlydisposeofyourold
appliance.
Please ensure your old appliances
are kept in a safe place for the safety
of children, until they are properly
disposed.
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PACKAGING AND ENVIRONMENT

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CHAPTER -1: BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAVINGS INFORMATION
Importantinformationtogetmoreefciency
outofyourmachine:
•Theamountoflaundryyouputinyour
washingmachineshouldnotexceedthe
maximumamountindicated.Thiswillensure
yourmachinerunsatitsfullenergyefcient
capacity.
•Notusingthepre-washfeatureforminimal
soiledclothingwillreduceelectricityandwater
usage.

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CHAPTER -2: OVERVIEW OF YOUR DEVICE
GENERAL APPEARANCE
Electronicdisplay
Programmeknob
Uppertray
Detergentdrawer
Door
Coverofpumplter