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Check the position of the flap

1.

Pull out the detergent dispenser
until it stops.

2.

Press the lever down to remove the
dispenser.

3.

To use powder detergent, turn the
flap up.

4.

To use liquid detergent, turn the
flap down.

With the flap in the position
DOWN:

– Do not use gelatinous or thick

liquid detergents.

– Do not put more liquid deter-

gent than the limit showed in
the flap.

– Do not set the prewash

phase.

– Do not set the delay start

function.

5.

Measure out the detergent and the
fabric conditioner.

6.

Carefully close the detergent dis-
penser. Make sure that the flap
does not cause a blockage when
you close the drawer.

 

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Summary of Contents for L 98499 FL

Page 1: ...L 98499 FL L 98699 FL WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ject to change without notice CONTENTS 4 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7 INTERIOR ACCESSORIES 8 CONTROL PANEL 9 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 14 WASHING PROGRAMMES 18 BEFORE FIRST USE 18 USING THE APPLIANCE 19 ACTIVATING THE APPLIANCE AND SETTING A PROGRAMME 19 LOADING THE LAUNDRY 20 USING THE DETERGENT AND ADDITIVES 22 STARTING A PROGRAMME 23 AT TH...

Page 3: ...m it ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop you ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly Along with a wide range of accessories designed and built to the high quality standards you would expect from specialist cookware to cutlery baskets from bottle holders to delicate laundry bags Visit the webshop at www aeg com shop VISIT OUR WEB...

Page 4: ... When you activate this device you cannot close the door This prevents children or pets to be closed in the drum To activate the device turn it clockwise until the groove is horizon tal To deactivate the device turn it counterclockwise until the groove is vertical GENERAL SAFETY Do not use the appliance for profes sional use The appliance is only for domestic use Do not change the specifications o...

Page 5: ...the appliance with old hoses already used Only use new hoses Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses Do not connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time Let the water flow for some mi nutes then connect the inlet hose The first time you use the appliance make sure that the water hoses and the couplings do not have leakages Electrical connection Make sure that the a...

Page 6: ...suring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product TECHNI...

Page 7: ...ains cable 12 Transit bolts 13 Feet for the appliance level INTERIOR ACCESSORIES 1 2 4 5 3 1 Spanner 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 Sound barrier To decrease the noise while the ap pliance operates 4 Plastic hose guide To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink 5 Anti flood inlet hose To pr...

Page 8: ...t vorwahl Zeit Sparen Extra Spülen Flecken Vorw Temp U Min Gewichtssensor Energiesparen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Auto Off button 2 Programme knob 3 Display 4 Dampf touch button 5 Memory touch buttons 6 Start Pause touch button 7 Zeitvorwahl touch button 8 Zeit Sparen touch button 9 Extra Spülen touch button 10 Flecken Vorwäsche Einweichen touch button 11 Spin reduction touch button U Min 12 Te...

Page 9: ...ntial negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product TOUCH SCREEN Do not wear gloves when you touch the buttons Make sure the touc...

Page 10: ...e symbol stays on but the programme is completed There is water in the drum The Rinse Hold function is on D The time 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 The programme duration When the washing programme starts the programme time decreases every minute Programme duration symbol The symbol comes ...

Page 11: ...pty indicator bar comes on when the related function is availa ble with the set programme If an indicator bar does not come on it means that it is not available The function symbol comes on when the function is set The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set function If you make an incorrect selection the text bar on the display tells that the se lection is not possible F Time save The symbol c...

Page 12: ...r comes on and the display shows all the in formation To cancel a memorised pro gramme you can only memorise a new programme START PAUSE BUTTON 6 Touch button 6 to start or interrupt a programme ZEITVORWAHL BUTTON 7 Touch button 7 to delay the start of a programme from 30 minutes to 20 hours ZEITSPAREN BUTTON 8 Touch button 8 to decrease the pro gramme time You can select SHORTENED DURATION To was...

Page 13: ...d The appliance has a malfunction To deactivate activate the acoustic signals touch button 10 and button 9 at the same time for 6 seconds If you deactivate the acoustic signals they continue operate only when you touch the but tons and when a malfunction oc curs CHILD LOCK FUNCTION This function prevents children to play with the control panel To activate the function touch but ton 12 and button 1...

Page 14: ...imum load 9 kg Wash Rinses Long spin Stop with wa ter in the drum SPÜLSTOPP FLECKEN1 VORWÄ SCHE2 EINWEICHEN EXTRA SPÜ LEN ZEIT SPA REN3 Pflegeleicht 60 Cold Rinses Short spin Synthetic or mixed fabric items with nor mal soil Maximum load 4 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUC TION SPÜLSTOPP FLECKEN1 VORWÄ SCHE2 EINWEICHEN EXTRA SPÜ LEN ZEIT SPA REN3 Leichtbügeln 60 Cold Synthetic fabric items with...

Page 15: ...delicate fab rics with hand washing care symbol Maximum load 2 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUC TION SPÜLSTOPP Daunen 60 30 Rinses Short spin Special pro gramme for one synthetic blanket duvet bed spread and so on Maximum load 2 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUC TION Anti Allergie 60 White cotton items4 Maximum load 9 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUC TION SPÜLSTOPP FLECKEN VORWÄ SCHE2 E...

Page 16: ...or 40 White and fast coloured cotton with the normal soil9 Maximum load 9 kg Wash Rinses Short spin SPIN REDUC TION SPÜLSTOPP FLECKEN VORWÄ SCHE2 EINWEICHEN EXTRA SPÜ LEN ZEIT SPA REN3 1 Not available with temperature lower than 40 C 2 If you use liquid detergent set a programme without PREWASH 3 If you touch the button 8 to set the Extra Kurz function we recommend that you decrease the quantity o...

Page 17: ...your laundry more smooth Do not use any detergent If necessary remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal Steam programmes do not perform any hygienic cycle Touch the button 4 to change the duration of steam phase 1 If you set a Steam programme with dried laundry at the end of the cycle the laundry feel humid It is better to expose clothes to the open air for about 10 minutes to let...

Page 18: ... to confirm it or change it Turn the programme knob to set the desired language When the display shows the necessa ry language touch button 6 to con firm the selection Change the language after the first activation 1 Touch button 11 and button 10 at the same time for some seconds 2 When display shows the language set turn the programme knob to set the new language 3 Touch button 6 to confirm the s...

Page 19: ... appliance door 2 The display E shows the maximum programme load for the pro gramme MAX and the weight of the laundry KG The text bar on the display tells to add the laundry 3 Put the laundry in the drum one item at a time Shake the items be fore you put them in the appliance 4 On the display the weight of the laundry updates by step of kg 0 5 The weight is indicative and changes with the type of ...

Page 20: ... detergent put it immediately before you start the programme Liquid additives compartment fabric conditioner starch Put the product in the compartment before you start the pro gramme This is the maximum level for the quantity of liquid additives The compartment for the stain remover Put the product in the compartment and set the stain function be fore you start the programme Flap for powder or liq...

Page 21: ...ap down With the flap in the position DOWN Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents Do not put more liquid deter gent than the limit showed in the flap Do not set the prewash phase Do not set the delay start function 5 Measure out the detergent and the fabric conditioner 6 Carefully close the detergent dis penser Make sure that the flap does not cause a blockage when you close the drawer E...

Page 22: ...ton 6 The indicator flashes 2 Touch button 6 again The wash ing programme continues CANCEL A PROGRAMME 1 Press button 1 to cancel the pro gramme and to deactivate the ap pliance 2 Press button 1 again to activate the appliance Now you can set a new washing programme The appliance does not drain the water CHANGE A FUNCTION You can change only some functions before they operate 1 Touch button 6 The ...

Page 23: ...the end of the last set pro gramme Turn the programme knob to set a new cycle 7 Remove the laundry from the appli ance Make sure that the drum is empty 8 Keep the door ajar to prevent mil dew and odours 9 Close the water tap The washing programme is completed but there is water in the drum The drum turns regularly to prevent the creases in the laundry The door stays locked You must drain the water...

Page 24: ...you put the items in the appliance Special stain removers are available Use the special stain remover that is ap plicable to the type of stain and fabric DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES Only use detergents and additives specially made for washing machines Do not mix different types of deter gents To help the environment do not use more than the correct quantity of de tergent Obey the instructions that yo...

Page 25: ...Water hardness table Level Type Water hardness dH T H mmol l Clarke 1 soft 0 7 0 15 0 1 5 0 9 2 medium 8 14 16 25 1 6 2 5 10 16 3 hard 15 21 26 37 2 6 3 7 17 25 4 very hard 21 37 3 7 25 ENGLISH 25 ...

Page 26: ...ow temperature programmes it is possible that some detergent stays in the drum Make regularly a mainte nance wash To do this Empty the laundry from the drum Set the hottest cotton wash pro gramme Use a correct quantity of powder de tergent with biological properties After each wash keep the door open for a while to prevent mould and to let unpleasant smells go out DOOR SEAL Regularly examine the s...

Page 27: ...and make sure that it is clean Clean the pump if The appliance does not drain the wa ter The drum cannot turn The appliance makes an unusual noise because of the blockage of the drain pump The display shows an alarm code be cause of the problem with water drain WARNING 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Do not remove the filter while the appliance oper ates Do not clean the drain ...

Page 28: ...age duct to let the water flow out 1 2 5 When the container is full of water put the drainage duct back again and empty the container Do steps 4 and 5 again and again until no more water flows out from the drain pump 6 Pull back the drainage duct and turn the filter to remove it 7 Remove fluff and objects from the pump 8 Make sure that the impeller of the pump can turn If this does not oc cur cont...

Page 29: ...bleshooting WARNING Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket To clean the water inlet filters 1 Close the water tap 2 Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap 3 Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush 4 Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance 5 Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or a towel 45 35 6 Install again the inlet hose Make sure that the couplings...

Page 30: ...emaining water from the inlet hose and the drain pump 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Close the water tap 3 Remove the water inlet hose 4 Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose 5 Empty the drain pump Refer to the emergency drain procedure 6 When the drain pump is empty in stall the inlet hose again WARNING Make sure that the tem...

Page 31: ...connection of the water inlet hose is not correct Make sure that the connection is correct The water pressure is too low Contact your local water authori ty The water tap is blocked or is furred with lime scale Clean the water tap The display tells to check the drain filter the appliance does not drain the wa ter The water drain hose is damaged Make sure that the water drain hose has no damages Th...

Page 32: ...low out fuse in the household fuse box Replace the fuse You did not touch button 6 Touch button 6 The delay start is set If necessary to wash the laundry immediately cancel the delay start The Child Lock function is activated Deactivate the Child Lock func tion There is water on the floor Leakages from the cou plings of the water ho ses Make sure that the couplings are tight Leakages from the drai...

Page 33: ...contact the service centre After a steam programme gar ments are partial ly wet The appliance is not ac curately levelled Check the levelling and adjust the appliance by raising or lower ing the feet After a steam programme gar ments are not suf ficiently smooth A wrong STEAM pro gramme has been selec ted e g Synthetic in stead of Cotton Note the composition of the fab ric Excessive laundry load R...

Page 34: ...ve the exter nal film If necessary use a cutter 2 Remove the cardboard top 3 Remove the polystyrene packaging materials 4 Remove the internal film 5 Open the door Remove the poly styrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum 34 ...

Page 35: ...the hoses 1 2 7 Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom 8 Fully clean and dry the bottom of the appliance Do not use alcohol solvents or chemical products A B 9 Make sure to identify the different sizes and the positions of the sound barriers Refer to the illustra tion A FRONT Front of the appli ance B BACK Rear of the appliance ENGLISH 35 ...

Page 36: ...illustration Make sure that the barriers are securely attached Attach the sound barriers at a room temperature 11 Pull up the appliance in vertical po sition 12 Remove the power supply cable and the drain hose from the hose holders 13 Turn the three bolts with the key supplied with the appliance Pull out the plastic spacers 36 ...

Page 37: ... Install the appliance on a flat hard floor Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appli ance Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level A correct adjustment of the appliance level prevents the vibra tion noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation The appliance must be level and sta ble...

Page 38: ...m the couplings Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short Con tact the service centre for the re placement of the inlet hose Water stop device A The inlet hose has a water stop device This device prevents water leaks in the hose because of its natural ageing The red sector in the window A shows this fault If this occur close the water tap and contact the service centre to replace...

Page 39: ... than 100 cm The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inner diameter of the drainpipe must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose Without the plastic hose guide To a sink spigot Refer to the illustration Put the drain hose in the spigot and tighten it with a clip Make sure that the drain hose makes a loop to prevent that remain ing particles go in the appliance f...

Page 40: ...You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm Contact the service centre for the other drain hose and the extension 40 ...

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