AEG Front loader washing machine L99699FL User Manual

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							CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................3
2.  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................ 4
3.  PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................. 6
4.  CONTROL PANEL........................................................................................................... 7
5.  PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................ 10
6.  CONSUMPTION VALUES............................................................................................. 14
7.  OPTIONS....................................................................................................................... 15
8.  SETTINGS...................................................................................................................... 17
9.  BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................................... 17
10.  DAILY USE................................................................................................................... 18
11.  HINTS AND TIPS......................................................................................................... 22
12.  CARE AND CLEANING.............................................................................................. 23
13.  TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................27
14.  EMERGENCY DOOR OPENING............................................................................... 30
15.  TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................... 30
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Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the 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 ordamages 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
•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 under 3 years of age should be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• 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.
• Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the
"Programme chart" chapter).
• 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).
• The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable)
must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor
covering.
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							•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.
• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
• 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.2.  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS2.1  Installation
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• 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.
• 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.
• The floor area where the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable,heat resistant and clean.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
• Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the
flooring.• Do not install the appliance where the
appliance door cannot be fully
opened.2.2  Electrical connection
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
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							• Do not pull the mains cable todisconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• 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 ofthe appliance.
2.4  UseWARNING!
Risk of injury, electrical
shock, fire, burns or damage
to the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use only.
• Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammableproducts in, near or on the appliance.
• Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry.
• Do not put a container to collect possible water leakage under the
appliance. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.
• Do not touch the glass door while a programme is in operation. The glasscan get hot.2.5  Internal lightsWARNING!
Risk of injury.
• Visible LED radiation, do not look directly into the beam.
• The type of light bulb or halogen lamp used for this appliance is only
for household appliances. Do not use
it for house lighting.
• To replace the internal light, contact the Authorised Service Centre.
2.6  Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.7  DisposalWARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose ofit.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming
trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirementsfor the disposal of Waste Electricaland Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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							3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION3.1  Appliance overview1Worktop2
Detergent dispenser
3
Control panel
4
Door handle
5
Internal light
6
Rating plate
7
Drain pump filter
8
Feet 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  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.3.4  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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							3.5 Accessories1Spanner
To remove the transit bolts.2
Plastic caps
To close the holes on the rear side of the
cabinet after the removal of the transit
bolts.
3
Inlet Hose
To connect the appliance to the water
tap.
4
Plastic hose guide
To connect the drain hose on the edge of
a sink.
4.  CONTROL PANEL4.1  Control panel description1Auto Off button (Auto Off)2
Programme knob
3
Display
4
Steam touch button (Steam)
5
Memory touch buttons (Memory)
6
Start/Pause touch button (Start/
Pause)
7
Delay Start touch button (DelayStart )
8Time Save touch button (Time Save)9
Extra Rinse touch button (Extra Rinse)
10
Option touch button (Stains/Prewash)
11
Spin reduction touch button (Spin)
12
Temperature touch button
(Temperature)
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43 Super Eco 30°
Auto Off
Wool/Silk
Cottons
Extra Silent
Synthetics
Easy Iron
Delicates
Duvet Anti-Allergy20 Min. - 3 kg
Rinse
Outdoor
Spin/Drain Refresh
Anticrease
Cottons
Eco
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							4.2 DisplayThe display shows:
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The text bar:
• Guides you in the use of the appliance.
• Shows the programme status and phase.
• Shows alarm messages. Refer to 'Troubleshooting' .The symbols appear on the display when the related phase or function is set.BChild safety lock
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Door lockedYou cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You can
open the door only when the symbol goes off.
If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on:
• The «Rinse hold» function is on.
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Digit areaTime of the day
When you activate the appliance the display shows the time of the day for some
seconds. To adjust the clock, refer to "Clock setting".Programme duration
When you touch the related button, the programme cycle duration is displayed for
few seconds then, the time of the programme end appears again.Programme duration indicator
The indicator comes on when the digits shows the programme dura-
tion.End time of the programmeProgramme end indicator
The indicator comes on when the digits shows the programme end
time.Time of delay
When you set the delayed start the time of the programme end increases by steps
of 30 minutes till 10 hours and by steps of one hour till 20 hours.End of the programme
The display shows a zero.
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This part comes on only if the door is open - Refer to 'Activating the appliance and
setting a programme'.
Maximum allowed load of laundry for the set programme (in kg).
The indicator bar fills accordingly to the laundry set.The indicator bar fully fills when you put the maximum load.
Graphic bars
To set a function:The empty indicator bar appears only if the related function is avail-
able for the set programme.
If an indicator bar does not come on, it means that it is not available.The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set functions.If you make a wrong selection the message  Err indicates that the selec-
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Time save
The indicator comes on when you set one of the programme dura-
tion.Shortened timeExtra Quick
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Extra rinsingThe value shows the total number of the rinses.The indicator bar fills accordingly the numbers of rinses.
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Stain indicatorPrewash indicatorSoak indicatorThe indicator bar fills accordingly to the set functions.
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Spin speed of the set programmeNo Spin indicator1)Rinse Hold indicator1)  Only available for SPIN/DRAIN programme.
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Default temperature of the set programmeCold water5.  PROGRAMMES5.1  Programme ChartProgramme
Temperature rangeMaximum
load
Maximum
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