AEG Freestanding washer dryer L75670NWD User Manual

							2.Load the laundry one item at a time.
3. Turn the programme dial to the
programme applicable for the items
to dry. The display shows the drying
indicator 
.
To have a good drying
performance  do not exceed
the maximum drying loads
recommended in the user
manual.  Do not set a spin
speed lower than the
automatic speed of the set
programme.11.2  Drying at automatic levels
The laundry can be dried at pre-defined
levels of dryness:
1. Press Drying level again and again
until the display shows one of the
dryness level indicator:
•
: IRON DRY level indicator for
cotton items
•
: CUPBOARD DRY level
indicator for cotton, synthetic,
wool and silk items
•
: EXTRA DRY level indicator
for cotton items
The display shows a time value,
calculated on the default load size. If the
amount of your laundry is more or less than the default size, the appliance
adjusts automatically the time value
during the cycle.
2. Press Start/Pause to start the
programme.
The display shows the door locked
indicator 
. The drying indicator starts to flash.
You cannot set all dryness
levels for any type of
laundry.11.3  Timed Drying
The laundry can also be dried with a
manual timed drying:
1. Press Drying time again and again to
set the time value (see the
«Programmes for timed drying»
table). • The display shows the set time
value: e.g. 
 . Each time you
press this button the time value
increases by 5 minutes.
• After some seconds the display
shows a new time value: e.g. 
.
The appliance calculates also the duration of the anti-crease and
the cooling phases.
2. Press Start/Pause to start the
programme. • The display shows regularly a new time value.
• The drying indicator 
 starts to
flash.
• The display shows the door
locked indicator 
.
If you set only 10 minutes of
drying, the appliance
performs only a cooling
phase.
If the laundry is not sufficient
dry, set again a short drying
time.11.4  End of the drying
programme
The appliance stops automatically.
• The acoustic signals operate (if they are active).
• In the display 
 comes on.
• The indicator Start/Pause goes off.
• The last minutes of the drying cycle the appliance performs a cooling and
anti-crease phase. The door is still locked.
When the door locked 
 goes off in
the display, you can open the door.
1. Press the button On/Off for some
seconds to deactivate the appliance.
After some minutes from the end of the programme, the energy saving function
automatically deactivates the appliance. 2. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
3. Keep the door ajar, to prevent
mildew and odours.
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							12. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYINGWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.12.1  Non-Stop programme
1.Press On/Off for some seconds to
activate the appliance.
2. Load the laundry one item at a time.
To have a good drying
performance  do not exceed
the maximum drying loads
recommended in the user
manual.  Do not set a spin
speed lower than the
automatic speed of the set
programme.
3. Put the detergent and the additives
in the appropriate compartment.
4. Turn the programme dial to the
washing programme.
The display shows the indicators of the
different washing phases.
5. Set the available options.
12.2  Washing & Automatic
drying
1. Press Drying level again and again
until the display shows one of the
dryness level indicator:
•
: IRON DRY level indicator for
cotton items
•
: CUPBOARD DRY level
indicator for cotton, synthetic,
wool and silk items
•
: EXTRA DRY level indicator
for cotton items
The display shows the indicator 
. The
time value on the display is the duration of the washing + drying cycles,
calculated on a default load size.
To have a good drying the
appliance does not let you
set a too low spin speed for
the items to be washed and
dried.
2. Press Start/Pause to start the
programme.
In the display the indicator of the set
dryness level stays on.
The door locked indicator 
 goes on.
The display shows regularly a new time value.
The last minutes of the
drying cycle the appliance
performs the anti-crease and
the cooling phases.12.3  Washing & Timed Drying
To have a good drying the appliance
does not let you set a too low spin speed
for the items to be washed and dried.
1. Press Drying time to set the drying
time value. The display shows 10
minutes.
The indicator 
 comes on in the display.
The display shows the set drying value
time. for example: 
. After some
seconds the display shows the final time
value 
, that is the total duration of
the washing and drying cycles (washing + drying + anti-crease + cooling phases).
If you set only 10 minutes of
drying after washing, the
appliance calculates also the
duration of the anti-crease
and the cooling phases.
2. Press Start/Pause to start the
programme.
In the display the indicator 
 comes
on. The door is locked. The display
shows regularly a new time value.
12.4  End of the programme
The appliance stops automatically. The
acoustic signals operate (if they are
active).
For more information see "At the end of the drying programme " of the previous
chapter.
1. Remove the laundry from the
appliance.
Make sure that the drum is empty.
2. Keep the door ajar to prevent mildew
and odours.
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							12.5 Fluff in the fabrics
During the washing and/or drying phase, some types of fabric, (sponge, wool,
sweatshirt) could release fluff.
The released fluff could stick to the
fabrics during the next cycle.
To prevent the fluff in your laundry, we recommend that you:
• Do not wash dark fabrics after you have washed and dried light coloured
fabrics (new sponge, wool, sweatshirt ) and the contrary.
• Line dry this type of fabrics at open air when they are washed the first time.
• Clean the drain filter.
• After the drying phase, clean the empty drum, the gasket and the door
with a wet cloth.12.6  How to remove the fluff
in the garments
To remove the fluff inside the drum, set a
special programme:
1. Empty the drum.
2. Clean the drum, the gasket and the
door with a wet cloth.
3. Set the rinse programme.
4. Press at the same time Spin and
Drying Time to activate the cleaning
function until the display shows  CLE.
5. Press Start/Pause to start the
programme.13.  HINTS AND TIPSWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.13.1  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 white and coloured items together.
• 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 multilayered fabrics, wool and items with painted illustrations inside
out.
• Remove hard stains.
• Wash heavy soil stains with a special detergent.
• Be careful with the curtains. Remove the hooks or put the curtains in a
washing bag or pillowcase.
• Do not wash 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 thisoccurs, adjust manually the items in
the tub and start the spin phase
again.13.2  Stubborn stains
For some stains, water and detergent is
not sufficient.
We recommend that you pre-treat 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.
13.3  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.
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							• To help the environment, do not usemore 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 does not have the detergent dispenser with the flap
device, add the liquid detergents with a dosing ball (supplied by the
detergent's manufacturer).13.4  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
allowed.
• If necessary, use a stain remover when you set a programme with a low
temperature.
• To use the correct quantity of detergent, check the water hardnessof your domestic system. Refer to"Water hardness".
13.5  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.
13.6  Drying hintsPrepare the drying cycle
• Open the water tap.
• Check if the drain hose is connected properly. Refer to installation chapter
for more information.
• For the maximum laundry load of the drying programmes, refer to the
drying programmes table.
13.7  Items not suitable for
drying
Do not set a drying programme forthis laundry:
• Very delicate items.
• Synthetic curtains.
• Pieces of clothing with metal inserts.
• Nylon stockings.
• Quilts.
• Bed covers.
• Duvets.
• Anoraks.
• Sleeping bags.
• Fabrics with residue of hair sprays, nail solvents or similar.
• Garments with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber.13.8  Garment labels
When you dry the laundry, obey the
indications on the labels of the
manufacturers:
•
 = The item can be tumble dried
•
 = The drying cycle is at high
temperature
•
 = The drying cycle is at reduced
temperature
•
 = The item can not be tumble
dried.
13.9  Drying cycle duration
The drying time can change depending
on:
• speed of the last spin
• dryness level
• type of laundry
• weight of the load
13.10  Additional drying
If, at the end of the drying programme,
the laundry is still damp, set a short drying cycle again.
WARNING!
To avoid creasing and
shrinkage do not overdry
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							13.11 General Tips
Refer to the «Drying programmes» table
to find the  average drying times.
Experience will help you to dry the
laundry better. Take note of the duration
of the cycles done before.
To avoid the static charge at the end of
the drying cycle:1. Use fabric conditioner in the washing
cycle.
2. Use special fabric conditioner for
tumble dryers.
When the drying programme is
completed remove the laundry promptly.14.  CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.14.1  External cleaning
Clean the appliance with soap and warm
water only. Fully dry all the surfaces.
CAUTION!
Do not use alcohol, solvents
or chemical products.14.2  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 machines. Do this
separately from the laundry wash.
Always obey the instructions
that you find on the
packaging of the product.14.3  Maintenance wash
With the low temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in
the drum. Perform a maintenance wash
regularly. To do this:
• Remove all laundry from the drum. • Select the cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small
quantity of detergent.14.4  Door seal
Regularly examine the seal and remove
all objects from the inner part.
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							5.6.7.8.9. 14.8 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 the drain system again:1. Put 2 litres of water in the main wash
compartment of the detergent
dispenser.
2. Start the programme to drain the
water.14.9  Frost precautions
If the appliance is installed in an area
where the temperature can be less than 0° C, remove the remaining water fromthe inlet hose and the drain pump.
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							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 higher than 0
°C before you use the
appliance again.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages
caused by low temperatures.15.  TROUBLESHOOTINGWARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.15.1  Introduction
The appliance does not start or it stops
during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem
(refer to the table). If the problem
persists, 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.
•
 - No communication between
electronic elements of the appliance.
Switch off and switch on again.
•
 - The anti-flood device is on.
Disconnect the appliance and close
the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING!
Deactivate the appliance
before you do the checks.15.2  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
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							ProblemPossible solution 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
water in the tub.The spin phase does not
operate or the washing
cycle lasts longer than
usually.Set the spin programme. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if
necessary. Refer to 'Care and cleaning'. Adjust manually the items in the tub and start the spin phase
again. This problem may be caused by balance problems.There is water on the
floor.Make sure that the couplings of the water hoses are tight and
there is not water leakages. Make sure that the drain hose have no damages. Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quan-
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