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L8FE86498
USER
MANUAL
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User Manual
Washing Machine

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  • Page 1 L8FE86498 User Manual Washing Machine USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    16. ACCESSORIES......................37 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) • must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering. 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.
  • Page 5: Installation

    ENGLISH cable. Should the mains cable need • This appliance is for household use to be replaced, this must be carried only. out by our Authorised Service Centre. • Follow the safety instructions on the • Connect the mains plug to the mains detergent packaging.
  • Page 6 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 3. Remove the internal film. 8. Fully clean and dry the bottom of the appliance. 4. Open the door and remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum.
  • Page 7 ENGLISH 12. Refer to the illustration. Make sure that the barriers are securely attached. 16. Pull out the plastic spacers. 17. Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user manual bag, in the holes. Attach the sound barriers at a room temperature.
  • Page 8 The appliance must be level and stable. Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position. A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the 3. If necessary, loose the ring nut to set vibration, noise and the it in the correct position.
  • Page 9 ENGLISH Make sure that the drain hose end is not immersed in the water. There may be a return of dirty water into the appliance. 3. To a stand pipe with vent-hole - Insert the drain hose directly into a drain pipe.
  • Page 10: Product Description

    You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the authorized service centre for the other Make sure that the drain drain hose and the extension. hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    ENGLISH 4.2 Appliance overview 11 12 Worktop Drain hose Detergent dispenser Inlet hose connection Control panel Mains cable Door handle Transit bolts Rating plate Hose support Drain pump filter Feet for levelling the appliance 5. CONTROL PANEL 5.1 Control panel description 11 10...
  • Page 12 Programme dial Extra rinse touch button (Extra Display Spülen) Delay start touch button (Zeitvorwahl) Eco touch button (Eco) Time saving touch button (Zeit Super steam touch button (Plus Sparen) Dampf) Skipping phase touch button Anti-stain and prewash touch button (Option) •...
  • Page 13: Knob And Buttons

    ENGLISH Energy saving indicators. The indicator appears by selecting a pro- gramme for cotton at 40 °C or 60 °C. Washing phase indicator: it flashes during prewash and wash phase. Rinsing phase indicator: it flashes during rinse phase. indicator appears when the Soft Plus option is activated. Spin and drain phase indicator.
  • Page 14 6.2 Introduction Touch Start/Pause button: the appliance performs the spinning The options/functions are phase and drains the water. not selectable with all • Activate the Extra Silent option. washing programmes. Check All spinning phases (intermediate spin the compatibility between...
  • Page 15 ENGLISH containing sand, dust , mud and other 6.8 Eco solid particles. Set this option for slightly or normally This option can increase soiled items washed at 30°C or higher the programme duration. temperatures. The appliance decreases the washing 6.6 Extra Spülen temperature and extends the washing time to obtain a good washing efficiency With this option you can add up to 3...
  • Page 16: Programmes

    • Nur Abpumpen at third touch. The steps of 30 minutes up to 90' and from 2 appliance performs only the drain hours up to 20 h. phase. After touching theStart/Pause button, At firth touch the appliance the display shows the indicator...
  • Page 17 ENGLISH Programme Programme description Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items. Steam can be used for dried , washed or worn once laundry. This Dampf programme reduce creases and odours and relaxes the fi- bers. When the programme is completed, quickly remove the laundry from the drum.
  • Page 18 Programme Programme description Synthetic sport items. This programme is designed to gently and quickly wash modern sports clothes such as gym, cycling Outdoor or jogging clothes and similar outdoor items. The recommen- ded laundry load is 2.5 kg. To reach better results, do not use fabric soft- ener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser.
  • Page 19 ENGLISH Programme Default temperature Maximum spin speed Maximum load Temperature range Spin speed range 1.5 kg Dampf 30 °C 1400 rpm 5 kg 60 °C - 30 °C 1400 rpm - 400 rpm ÖKOPower 1400 rpm 60 °C 9 kg 1400 rpm - 400 rpm Anti-Allergie 30 °C...
  • Page 20: Before First Use

    ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Nur Spülen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Nur Schleudern ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Nur Abpumpen ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...
  • Page 21: Settings

    ENGLISH 9. SETTINGS 9.1 Child Lock To deactivate/activate the acoustic signals, touch the Extra Spülen and the With this option you can prevent that the Zeitvorwahl buttons simultaneously for children play with the control panel. about 6 seconds. • To activate/deactivate this option, If you deactivate the touch the Flecken/Vorw.
  • Page 22 2. Put the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Always follow the 3. Shake the items before you put them instructions that you find on in the appliance. the packaging of the Make sure not to put too much laundry detergent products, but we in the drum.
  • Page 23 ENGLISH 4. To use liquid detergent, turn the flap The indicator of the Start/Pause button down. flashes. The display shows the maximum declared load for the programme, the default temperature, the maximum spin speed, the washing phase indicators (when available) and an indicative programme duration.
  • Page 24 Cancelling the delay start after In this case, for 30 seconds, it is possible to pause the appliance and remove the the countdown has started exceeding garments. To cancel the delay start: Once removed the exceeding garments, touch the Start/Pause button to start the 1.
  • Page 25 ENGLISH 10.12 Opening the door The steam phase is running: If the temperature and level The anti-crease phase is running: of the water in the drum are too high and/or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door. 10.10 Interrupting a While a programme or the delay start programme and changing the operates, the appliance door is locked.
  • Page 26: Hints And Tips

    10.14 Draining water out after 4. Press the Ein /Aus button a few seconds to deactivate the appliance. end of cycle In any case, the appliance If you have chosen a programme or an empties the water out option that does not empty out the...
  • Page 27: Care And Cleaning

    ENGLISH • A very small load can cause balance • To help the environment, do not use problems with the spin phase leading more than the recommended quantity to excessive vibration. If this occurs: of detergent. a. interrupt the programme and •...
  • Page 28 12.2 Descaling 12.4 Door seal 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 check any limescale. Regularly examine the seal and remove The regular detergents already contain all objects from the inner part.
  • Page 29 ENGLISH 2. Remove the top part of the additive 12.7 Cleaning the drain pump compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm WARNING! water, to remove any traces of Disconnect the mains plug accumulated detergent. After from the mains socket. cleaning, replace the top part in its position.
  • Page 30 2. Place a suitable bowl below the drain 7. Close the drainage duct and turn the pump access to collect the water that filter anti-clockwise to remove it. flows out. 3. Squeeze the two levers and pull the drainage duct forward to open it.
  • Page 31 ENGLISH 12.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter It is recommended to clean both the filters of the inlet hose and valve occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    12.10 Frost precautions If the appliance is installed in an area where the temperature can reach the values around 0° C or drop below, remove the remaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump. 1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
  • Page 33 ENGLISH • - No communication between WARNING! electronic elements of the appliance. Deactivate the appliance Switch it off and switch on again. before carrying out any check. • - The anti-flood device is on. Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
  • Page 34 Problem Possible solution Set the drain programme if you set an option which ends with water in the tub. The spin phase does not Set the spin programme. operate or the washing cycle lasts longer than usual. Make sure that the drain filter is not clogged. Clean the filter, if necessary.
  • Page 35 ENGLISH Problem Possible solution Make sure that you set the correct temperature. Decrease the laundry load. Too much foam in the Reduce the quantity of detergent. drum during the washing cycle. After the washing cycle, Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for pow- there are some deter- der detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent).
  • Page 36: Consumption Values

    14. CONSUMPTION VALUES The data in this table are approximate. Different variables can affect the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient tempera- ture. During the washing programme, the Prosense function can vary the wash duration and the consumption values. For more details see 'The Prosense function' paragraph in 'Daily Use' chapter.
  • Page 37: Accessories

    Only appropriate 16.3 Fixing plate kit accessories approved by AEG ensure the safety If you install the appliance on a plinth, standards of the appliance. If secure the appliance in the fixing plates. unapproved parts are used,...
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