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USER
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User Manual

Washing Machine

L9FEC966R

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Page 1: ...USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine L9FEC966R ...

Page 2: ...life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it Visit our website to Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service and repair information www aeg com support Register your product for better service www registeraeg com Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www aeg com shop CUSTOME...

Page 3: ...nd the hazards involved Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised Do not let children play with the appliance Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appro...

Page 4: ... 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...

Page 5: ...on 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 Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance Always pull the mains plug 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 UK and Ireland only 2 3 Water connection Do not c...

Page 6: ...ssure switches thermostats and sensors software and firmware including reset software door door hinge and seals other seals door locking assembly plastic peripherals such as detergent dispensers Please note that some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models 2 7 Disposal WARNING Risk of injury or suffocation Disconnec...

Page 7: ...ironing The Plus Steam option finishes every cycle with gentle steam that relaxes the fibres and reduces fabric creasing Ironing will be easier The Stains option pre treats stubborn stains optimizing the effectiveness of the stain remover 3 2 Appliance overview 1 2 3 9 5 6 7 4 10 8 11 12 1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser and salt compartment 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump ...

Page 8: ...tment for salt Read carefully The Water Softener technology Soft Water Salt refilling when required by the appliance maintains the Soft Water efficient Maximum level for detergent additives quantity When selecting a prewash phase put the detergent additive in a dosing ball inside the drum After a washing cycle if necessary remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser 4 TECHNICAL DATA ...

Page 9: ...e not to exceed a distance of 5 02 m 16 5 ft between the appliance inlet hose and the bottom of the water storage tank 2 Connect the water inlet hose to a water tap with a 3 4 thread 5 INSTALLATION WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 5 1 Unpacking WARNING Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts before installing the appliance WARNING Use the gloves 1 Remove the external film If necessary use a...

Page 10: ... to identify the different sizes and the positions of the sound barriers Refer to the illustration A B A FRONT Front of the appliance B BACK Rear of the appliance 10 Remove the adhesive strip from the silent barriers 11 Attach the four barriers to bottom of the appliance 12 Refer to the illustration Make sure that the barriers are securely attached x4 A B Attach the sound barriers at a room temper...

Page 11: ...ration 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 5 3 Positioning and levelling 1 Install the appliance on a flat hard floor Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units 2 Loosen o...

Page 12: ...cold water tap with 3 4 thread CAUTION Make sure that there are no leaks from the couplings Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short Contact the service centre for the replacement of the inlet hose 5 5 Water drainage The drain hose should be positioned at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm from the floor You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm Conta...

Page 13: ...ink spigot Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clamp Refer to the illustration Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent particles going into the appliance from the sink 6 Position the hose directly to a built in drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it with a clamp 5 6 Electrical connection At the end of installation you can connect the mains plug to the mains soc...

Page 14: ...an accessory supplied by AEG secure the appliance in the fixing plates Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory 6 3 Stacking kit The tumble dryer can be stacked on the top of the washing machine only by using the correct stacking kit manufactured and approved by AEG Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances The stacking kit can be used only with...

Page 15: ...ute towards shrinkage and colour fading This appliance is equipped with a water softener able to provide the right degree of water softening to preserve the fabric integrity colour brightness and ensuring good wash performances at low temperature The water softener should be adjusted according to the water hardness of your inlet water A correct setting allows to achieve the best washing results an...

Page 16: ...The goes on This setting increases the salt consumption 2 Touch the Start Pause button to confirm your choice and exit the menu How to deactivate the water softener Once you have entered the menu by pressing Stains Prewash and the Plus Steam buttons 1 By touching the Plus Steam button twice the water softener is excluded completely The indicator and go off and the appears in the display 2 Touch th...

Page 17: ...ter hardness level or different setting may increase or decrease the salt consumption Refer to How to set the water hardness level and How to set the water softener also during rinse phase The display shows the indicator when compartment Salt needs to be refilled with salt even if a little salt still remains WARNING Pour the salt in the compartment Salt only WARNING Do not put anything but salt in...

Page 18: ...ration process is automatically ensured when running programmes such as Cottons and Synthetics routinely Other programmes may perform the regeneration process automatically when settings and conditions allow it If you usually run very short cycles the regeneration process may not occur you could see that salt has not been used since it is consumed during regeneration phase only To ensure the regen...

Page 19: ...undry load estima tion refer to PROSENSE load detection paragraph Maximum laundry indicator It flashes when the laundry load exceeds the maximum declared load of the selected programme Salt refilling indicator The compartment Salt needs salt refilling the com partment is empty or the salt is not enough Delay start indicator Door locked indicator The digital indicator can show Programme duration e ...

Page 20: ...ate or deactivate the appliance Two different tunes sound while switching the appliance on or off As the Stand by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption in a few cases you may need to activate the appliance again For more details refer to Stand by paragraph in Daily Use chapter 10 2 Introduction The options functions are not selectable with all washing ...

Page 21: ...t is suitable for use at night time when cheaper electricity tariffs are available In some programmes the rinses are performed with more water The display shows the indicator The door stays locked The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing You must drain the water to unlock the door Touch the Start Pause button the appliance performs only the draining phase The appliance empties the water out aut...

Page 22: ...aller load touch this button twice to set an extra quick programme The display shows the indicator This option can also be used to shorten the Steam programme duration 10 9 Skipping phase button Options By touching this button you can set Rinse only at first touch The washing programme starts from the rinsing phase by skipping the wash phase All set options except permanent extra rinse are deselec...

Page 23: ...d fast coloured cotton Normally soiled items The energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing programme is extended ensuring good washing re sults Cottons White cotton and coloured cotton Normally heavily and lightly soiled items Synthetics Synthetic items or mixed fabric items Normally soiled items ColourPro Coloured cottons and synthetics Low temperature cycle for a greater colour pr...

Page 24: ...ner residue in the detergent dispenser Outdoor clothing technical sport fabrics waterproof and breathable jackets shell jackets with a removable fleece or inner insulation The recommended laundry load is 2 kg This programme can also be used as water repellent restoring cycle specifically tailored for treating clothes with a hydropho bic coating To perform the water repellent restoring cycle pro ce...

Page 25: ...3 this programme at 40 C is able to clean normal ly soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 C or 60 C together in the same cycle For the reached temperature in the laundry the programme duration and other data please refer to Consumption Values chapter The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration...

Page 26: ... Soft Plus 1 This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 C 2 If you set the shortest duration we recommend that you decrease the load size It is possible to fully load the appliance however the washing results can be less satisfactory Suitable detergents for washing programmes Programme Universal powder1 Liquid Uni versal Liquid for coloureds Delicates woollens Special Eco 40 60 Co...

Page 27: ...e this option touch the Stains Prewash and the Extra Rinse buttons simultaneously until the indicator comes on goes off on the display You can activate this option After you touch the Start Pause button all the buttons and the programme dial are deactivated except On Off button Before you touch the Start Pause button the appliance cannot start The appliance keeps the selection of this option after...

Page 28: ...hapters 13 1 Activating the appliance 1 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket 2 Open the water tap 3 Press the On Off button for a few seconds to activate the appliance A short tune sounds if activated The appliance automatically proposes a default programme The relevant indicator illuminates The display shows the maximum load the default temperature the default spin speed the indicators of t...

Page 29: ... lt Filling the liquid detergent 1 Insert the proper container for liquid detergent M a x Max M ax S a lt 2 Pour the liquid detergent in the compartment M a x Max M ax S a lt Li qu id M a x 3 Close the detergent dispenser 13 4 Setting a programme 1 Turn the programme dial to select the desired washing programme The related programme indicator comes on The indicator of the Start Pause button flashe...

Page 30: ... the delay start 1 Touch the Start Pause button to pause the appliance The related indicator flashes 2 Touch the Delay Start button repeatedly until the display shows 3 Touch the Start Pause button again to start the programme immediately Changing the delay start after the countdown has started To change the delay start 1 Touch the Start Pause button to pause the appliance The related indicator fl...

Page 31: ...ng them into the drum the indicator MIX appears and disappears on the display according to the different programme phases the arrows flash alternatively If you select the Plus Steam the steam phase indicators come on The steam phase is running The anti crease phase is running 13 9 Interrupting a programme and changing the options When the programme is running you can change only some options 1 Tou...

Page 32: ...gent dispenser slightly ajar to prevent mildew and odours 5 Close the water tap 13 13 Draining water out after end of cycle If you have chosen a programme or an option that does not empty out the water of the last rinse the programme is completed but The display shows the indicator the option indicator or and the door locked indicator The indicator of the running phase flashes The drum still turns...

Page 33: ...s and put the curtains in a washing bag or pillowcase A very small load can cause balance problems with the spin phase leading to excessive vibration If this occurs a interrupt the programme and open the door refer to Daily Use chapter b manually redistribute the load so that the items are spaced evenly around the tub c press the Start Pause button The spin phase continues Button up pillowcases cl...

Page 34: ...dispenser Insufficient detergent may cause unsatisfactory washing results the wash load to turn grey greasy clothes mould in the appliance Excessive detergent may cause sudsing reduced washing effect inadequate rinsing a greater impact for the environment 14 4 Ecological hints Set a programme without the prewash phase to wash laundry with normal soil Always start a washing programme with the maxim...

Page 35: ...s high or moderate we recommend that you use a water descaling product for washing machines Regularly examine the drum to check for limescale The regular detergents already contain water softening agents but we recommend to run a cycle with empty drum and a descaling product occasionally Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product 15 5 Maintenance wash The repeated...

Page 36: ...roduct 2 Run a short cotton programme at high temperature with empty drum and with a small quantity of powder detergent or if available run the Machine Clean programme 15 8 Cleaning the detergent dispenser and the salt compartment Before cleaning make sure that the all compartments are empty To prevent possible deposits of dried detergent clotted fabric softener formation of mould in the dispenser...

Page 37: ...e drain pump filter and make sure that it is clean Clean the drain pump if The appliance does not drain the water The drum does not turn The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump The display shows the alarm code WARNING Do not remove the filter while the appliance operates Do not clean the pump if the water in the appliance is hot Wait until the water cools dow...

Page 38: ...Turn the filter anti clockwise to remove it 1 2 8 If it is necessary remove fluff and objects from the filter recess 9 Make sure that the impeller of the pump can rotate If it does not rotate contact the Authorised Service Centre 10 Clean the filter under the water tap 11 Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent ...

Page 39: ...nlet hose from the tap and clean the filter 1 2 3 2 Remove the inlet hose from the appliance by loosening the ring nut 3 Clean the valve filter on the back of the appliance with a toothbrush 4 When you reconnect the hose to the back of the appliance turn it left or right not in vertical position depending on the position of your water tap 45 20 15 11 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain t...

Page 40: ...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 16 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 16 1 Alarm Codes and Possible failures The appliance does not start or it stops during operation First try to find a solution to the problem refer to the tables WA...

Page 41: ...on 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 appliance door is open or not closed correctly Make sure that the door is properly closed Internal fail No com munication between electronic elements of the appliance The programme was not finished properly or the appli...

Page 42: ... water hoses are tight and there is not water leakages Make sure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose have no damages Make sure you use the correct detergent and the correct quantity of it You cannot open the appliance door Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water in tub has not been selected Make sure that the washing programme is finished Set the drain or the spin programm...

Page 43: ...Refer to Water softener re generation in The Water Softener Soft Water chapter After the washing cy cle there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer Make sure that the flap is in the correct position UP for pow der detergent DOWN for liquid detergent Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser according the indications given in this user manual After the check activate the applian...

Page 44: ...nt Salt must be eliminated completely If this happens please proceed as follows 1 Pull the drawer out M ax Max M ax S a lt M a x 2 Eliminate any trace of detergent or additive and clean the compartment thoroughly 3 Insert the drawer back and pour salt in the compartment Salt 4 Close the drawer 5 Run a cotton or synthetic cycle without reducing time to restore the water softener function 17 CONSUMP...

Page 45: ...ning moisture at the end of spinning phase The higher is the spin speed the higher is the noise and the lower is the remaining moisture Values and programme duration may differ depending on different conditions e g room temperature water temperature and pressure load size and type of laundry supply voltage and also if you change the default setting of a programme 17 3 According to Commission Regul...

Page 46: ...at 30 C 4 5 0 31 40 234 44 1 The performance results and low energy consumption are guaranteed by the use of softened water To maintain this achievement over time it is essential to set the right water hardness level by following the user manual instructions and use salt regularly for regenerating the resins 2 At the end of spin phase Off Mode W Left On Mode W 0 30 0 30 The information given in th...

Page 47: ...for washing lightly soiled cottons 4 It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry 18 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste...

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