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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 appropriately.

Keep detergents away from children.

Keep children and pets away from the appliance when

the door is open.

If the appliance has a child safety device, it 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.

This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and

other residential type environments;

areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in

launderettes.

The appliance maximum load is 9 kg. Do not exceed

the maximum load of each programme (refer to the

“Programmes” chapter).

The operating water pressure at the water entry point

from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar

(0.05 MPa) and 10 bar (1.0 MPa).

The ventilation opening in the base must not be

covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

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Summary of Contents for L6FQW942G

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine L6FQW942G ...

Page 2: ...SSORIES 12 7 CONTROL PANEL 13 8 BEFORE FIRST USE 21 9 THE AUTODOSE TECHNOLOGY AUTODOSING 21 10 PROGRAMMES 28 11 WI FI CONNECTIVITY SETUP 32 12 DAILY USE 35 13 HINTS AND TIPS 39 14 CARE AND CLEANING 40 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 48 16 CONSUMPTION VALUES 52 17 QUICK GUIDE 54 18 ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 55 My AEG Care app www aeg com 2 ...

Page 3: ...he 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 1 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance carefully read the supplied instructions The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage th...

Page 4: ...cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision 1 2 General Safety Do not change the specification of this appliance This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments by clients in hotels motels bed breakfast and other residential type environments areas for communal use in bloc...

Page 5: ... prevent an internal damage Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance Do not install or use a damaged 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 on which the appliance is to...

Page 6: ...Centre for the other drain hose and the extension Make sure that there is access to the tap after the installation 2 4 Use WARNING Risk of injury electric shock fire burns or damage to the appliance Follow the safety instructions on the detergent packaging Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in near or on the appliance Do not wash fabrics which are heavily s...

Page 7: ...ency 230 V 2200 W 10 A 50 Hz Level of protection against ingress of solid particles and moisture ensured by the protective cover except where the low voltage equipment has no protection against mois ture IPX4 Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0 5 bar 0 05 MPa 10 bar 1 0 MPa Water supply 1 Cold water Maximum Load Cotton 9 kg Spin Speed Maximum spin speed 1351 rpm 1 Connect the water inlet hose ...

Page 8: ...ent dispenser with AutoDose tanks and manual compartments 3 Control panel 4 Door handle 5 Rating plate 6 Drain pump filter 7 Feet for levelling the appliance 8 Drain hose 9 Inlet hose connection 10 Mains cable 11 Transit bolts 12 Hose support 00000000 00A Mod xxxxxxxxx 000V 00Hz 0000 W 910000000 00 A B C Prod No D The rating plate reports the model name A product number B electrical ratings C and ...

Page 9: ...flowing from the drain hose This is because the washing machine has been tested at the factory 4 Remove the three bolts by using the key supplied with the appliance Pull out the plastic spacers We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any transport of the appliance 5 Put the plastic caps that you find in the user manual bag in the holes 5 2 Positioning and levelling 1 Ins...

Page 10: ...nnect the water inlet hose to the back of the appliance 2 Position it toward left or right depending on the position of the water tap 20º 20º 45º 45º Make sure that the inlet hose is not in vertical position 3 If necessary loose the ring nut to set it in the correct position 4 Connect the water inlet hose to the cold water tap with 3 4 thread WARNING The inlet water shall not exceed 25 C CAUTION M...

Page 11: ... and put it around the plastic hose guide 2 On the edge of a sink Fasten the guide to the water tap or to the wall Make sure that the plastic guide cannot move when the appliance drains 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 Refer to the ...

Page 12: ...onnect the appliance to an earthed socket The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the appliance For any electrical work required to install this appliance contact our Authorised Service Centre The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution 6 ACCESSORIES 6 1 Available in www aeg com shop o...

Page 13: ...hing programmes in the AutoDose and options compatibility with programmes paragraph in the Programmes chapter An option can exclude another one in this case the appliance doesn t allow you to set the incompatible options together Make sure the screen and touch buttons are always clean and dry 1 Programme di al For selecting the desired washing programme Refer to Pro grammes chapter for more detail...

Page 14: ...te one of the two following options Extra Rinse option This option adds a few rinses according to the selected wash ing programme Use this option for persons allergic to detergent residues and in areas where the water is soft This option increases slightly the programme duration Skipping wash phase Only Rinse option The appliance performs only the rinsing phase the spinning and the draining phases...

Page 15: ... or additive in the manual compartment If you press detergent tank button while Inten sive option is active AutoDose function is switched off but Intensive option still remains active in manual mode Prewash Use this option to add a pre wash phase at 30 C before the washing phase This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry espe cially if containing sand dust mud and other solid particles ...

Page 16: ... starts Delay Start With this option you can delay the start of a programme in a more convenient time Touch the button repeatedly to set the required delay The time increases by steps of 30 minutes up to 90 and from 2 hours up to 20 h After touching the Start Pause button the display shows the indicator and the selected delay time and the appliance be gins the countdown 9 Time Save touch button Wi...

Page 17: ...lock the door Touch Start Pause button the appliance performs the spinning phase and drains the water Activate the Extra Silent option All spinning phases intermediate spin and final spin are sup pressed and the programme ends with water in the drum This helps to reduce creasing As the programme is very quiet it is suitable for use at night time when cheaper electricity tariffs are available In so...

Page 18: ...1 Temp touch button When you select a washing programme the appliance automati cally proposes a default temperature Touch this button repeatedly until the desired temperature value appears on the display When the display shows the indicators and the appli ance does not heat the water 12 On Off push button Pressing this button for a few seconds allows to activate or deacti vate the appliance Two di...

Page 19: ...ate when You activate the appliance special short tune You deactivate the appliance special short tune You touch the buttons click sound You make a wrong selection 3 short sounds The programme is completed sequence of sounds for about 2 minutes The appliance has a malfunction sequence of short sounds for about 5 minutes To deactivate activate the acoustic signals when the programme is completed to...

Page 20: ... perform the drum cleaning Child safety lock indicator Spin speed indicator Rinse hold indicator Extra Silent indicator Temperature indicator The indicator appears when a cold wash is set ml Liquid additives quantity indicator refer to The AutoDose paragraph AutoDose detergent tank indicator When it lights appliance automati cally dose amount of detergent AutoDose softener tank indicator When it l...

Page 21: ... the appliance 2 Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open 3 Make sure to fill the AutoDose tanks with liquid detergent and fabric softener Refer to AutoDose basic setting paragraph in The AutoDose technology chapter 4 Pour 2 litres of water inside the drum This action activates the drain system 5 Set and start a programme for cotton at the highest temperature with...

Page 22: ...ents When using detergent and any other treatments always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products Anyway we recommend not to exceed the maximum indicated level in each compartment If both AutoDose tanks are enabled in the set programme liquid detergent and fabric softener are automatically loaded If one of the AutoDose tank or both are disabled OFF in the s...

Page 23: ...er hardness in your area 2 Identify the customized detergent dosage Check the label in the detergent fabric softener container suggesting the quantity to use This suggestion is measured combining three different factors Water hardness level see the following table Normal soil level Rated capacity of the appliance e g maximum load capacity 9 kg If the rated capacity on the product container refers ...

Page 24: ...sts it downwards Minimum step is 1 ml 6 After about 10 seconds the display returns to the programme information screen or hold pressed the Temp and the Spin buttons again to exit immediately 9 5 Filling the detergent and additives on AutoDose system Please read Detergents and other treatments in Hints and tips chapter We recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level 1 Open the deter...

Page 25: ...me has started the indicator will stop blinking and stay steadily lit Once the programme is finished it will start blinking again Unless AutoDose is turned OFF if a compartment has reached low level the set dosage for that compartment will be shown by the display for a few seconds each time the drawer is opened to remind refill is needed If in both tanks detergent level is low both indicators blin...

Page 26: ...e entered the AutoDose configuration mode by pressing Temp and the Spin buttons 1 Tap on the button or button until display shows the AutoDose is excluded completely for related tank or both 2 After about 10 seconds the display returns to the programme information screen 9 9 Manual filling the detergent and additives You may need to use a different detergent or fabric softener than the ones used i...

Page 27: ...ener can become viscous or dry out It is needed to clean the drawer as indicated in Care and Cleaning chapter 9 10 Drawer open indication When a programme is running the detergent drawer must always be closed A sensor in the drawer detects if the drawer is open or not properly closed while the programme is running In such case the appliance will immediately be paused If you press the Start Pause b...

Page 28: ...ly soiled items Delicates Delicate fabrics such as acrylics viscose and mixed fabrics re quiring gentler washing Normally and lightly soiled items Wool Silk Machine washable wool hand washable wool and other fabrics with hand washing care symbol1 Anti Allergy White cotton items This high performance wash program combined with steam vapour removes more than 99 99 of bacteria and viru ses2 keeping t...

Page 29: ...tumble drying Easy Iron Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash Normally and lightly soiled items 3 Spin Drain All fabrics except woollens and delicate fabrics To spin the laun dry and to drain the water in the drum 1 During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash It can seem that the drum doesn t rotate or doesn t rotate properly but this is normal for this programme 2 Tested f...

Page 30: ...cording to Commission Regulation EU 2019 2023 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 perfo...

Page 31: ...ain 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 Cottons S...

Page 32: ...hine M1512 The Woolmark symbol is a Certification mark in many countries 11 WI FI CONNECTIVITY SETUP This chapter describes how to connect the smart appliance to the Wi Fi network and to link it to mobile devices By this functionality you can receive notifications control and monitor your appliance from your mobile devices To connect the appliance to enjoy the full range of features and services y...

Page 33: ...h Your email and password If you do not have an account create a new one following the instructions in My AEG 5 Follow the instructions on the App for the appliance registration and configuration 11 2 Configuring the washing machine wireless connection 1 Press and hold the On Off button for a few seconds to activate the appliance Wait about 10 seconds before proceeding with wireless configuration ...

Page 34: ...ion is complete you can activate the Remote Start 1 Touch the Remote button and the indicator blinks on the display for a few seconds 2 Touch the Start Pause button to activate the Remote Start before the indicator stops blinking The indicators and appear on the programme summary screen and the door is locked Now it is possible to start the programme remotely When touching the Start Pause button a...

Page 35: ...could cause damage rubber parts of the washing machine 12 3 Setting a programme If you wish to change the automatic detergent or fabric softener dosage enter the AutoDose configuration mode before proceeding with any programme setting The configuration mode may cancel temporary settings Please refer to AutoDose configuration mode paragraph in The AutoDose Technology Autodosing chapter 1 Turn the p...

Page 36: ...stays on In the display the indicator of the operating phase starts flashing The programme starts the door is locked The display shows the indicator The drain pump can operate shortly before the appliance fills water 12 6 The ProSense load detection The programme duration in the display is referred to a medium high load After touching the Start Pause button the maximum declared load indicator goes...

Page 37: ...es accordingly 3 Touch the Start Pause button again The washing programme continues 12 9 Cancelling a running programme 1 Press the On Off button to cancel the programme and to deactivate the appliance 2 Press the On Off button again to activate the appliance Now you can set a new washing programme If the ProSense phase is already carried out and the water filling is already started the new progra...

Page 38: ...hes The drum still turns at regular intervals to prevent the creases in the laundry The door stays locked You must drain the water to open the door 1 If necessary touch the Spin button to decrease the spin speed proposed by the appliance 2 Touch the Start Pause button If you have set the appliance drains the water and spins If you have set the appliance only drains the water The option indicator o...

Page 39: ...llowcases close zippers hooks and poppers Tie up belts cords shoelaces ribbons and any other loose elements 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 shoelaces ribbons etc Empty pockets and unfold the items 13 2 Stubborn stains For some stains water and detergent is not sufficient We recommend that you pre t...

Page 40: ...umption With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature To use the correct quantity of detergent refer to the quantity suggested by the detergent producer and check the water hardness of you domestic system Refer to Water hardness Set the maximum possible spin speed for the selected washing programme before drying your lau...

Page 41: ...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 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 14 5 Mainte...

Page 42: ...l quantity of powder detergent or a specific product into the empty drum in order to rinse out any left residues Occasionally at the end of a cycle the display may show the icon this is a recommendation to perform the drum cleaning Once the drum cleaning has been performed the icon disappears 14 8 Cleaning the detergent dispenser and the AutoDose tanks CAUTION Do not change brand or type of deterg...

Page 43: ...der running water CAUTION Do not use sharp or metal brushes and sponges 6 Turn the dispenser up side down and open the bottom cover as indicated in the picture 7 Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the conveyor Use only soft damp clothes 8 Put bottom cover back to its position by aligning its holes on drawer hooks as indicated in the picture Close it till click sound ENGLISH 43 ...

Page 44: ... clothes WARNING If some residues remain on the back area of tanks soak detergent drawer in a warm water Do not use tools to clean it Before soaking remove the handle by pressing red button and slide the handle as indicated in the picture 9 Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess Use a small brush to clean the recess 10 Reassembly the drawer as f...

Page 45: ...Ensure to properly close the plugs before refilling 14 9 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Regularly check the 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 c...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 14 11 Emergency drain If the appliance cannot drain t...

Page 48: ...amages caused by low temperatures 15 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 15 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 WARNING Deactivate the appliance before carrying out any check With some problems the display shows an alarm code and the Start Pause button may flash co...

Page 49: ...arm code appears again contact the Authorised Serv ice Centre Frequency of power supply is out of range Supply voltage is too high Supply voltage is too low The anti flood device is on Disconnect the appliance and close the water tap Contact the Authorised Service Centre If the display shows other alarm codes deactivate and activate the appliance If the problem continues contact the Authorised Ser...

Page 50: ...washing programme is finished Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the drum If the spin and drain programmes are not available in the programme dial they can be set via App Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance Contact the Authorised Service Centre Make sure that the x is not activated Deactivate it The d...

Page 51: ...y load size Refer to The ProSense System load detection in Daily Use chapter The washing results are not satisfactory Increase the detergent quantity or use a different detergent Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry Make sure that you set the correct temperature Decrease the laundry load When using AutoDose tanks make sure that they are not empty When usin...

Page 52: ...appliance Refer to Product description chapter for the position of the rating plate 16 2 Legend kg Laundry load h mm Programme duration kWh Energy consumption C Temperature in the laundry Litres Water consumption rpm Spin speed Remaining 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 m...

Page 53: ...er Wi fi Connectivity setup 16 4 Common programmes These values are indicative only Programme kg kWh Litres h mm C rpm1 Cottons2 95 C 9 2 75 85 4 00 52 85 1400 Cottons 60 C 9 1 65 80 3 30 52 55 1400 Cottons3 20 C 9 0 35 80 3 00 52 20 1400 Synthetics 40 C 4 0 85 75 2 30 35 40 1200 Delicates4 30 C 2 0 35 60 1 25 35 30 1200 Wool Silk 30 C 1 5 0 30 70 1 05 30 30 1200 1 Reference indicator of the spin ...

Page 54: ...ions 1 by means of the corresponding touch buttons To start the programme touch the Start Pause 2 button 3 The appliance starts At the end of the programme remove the laundry Push the On Off button to turn the appliance off 17 2 Cleaning the drain pump filter 1 3 2 180 2 1 Clean the filter regularly and especially if the alarm code appears on the display 17 3 Programmes Programmes Load Product des...

Page 55: ...rain 9 kg All fabrics except woollens and very delicate fabrics Programme for spinning and draining the water 1 Tested for Staphylococcus aureus Enterococcus faecium Candida albicans Pseudomonas aerugino sa and MS2 Bacteriophage in external test performed by Swissatest Testmaterialien AG in 2021 Test Report No 202120117 2 Washing programme 3 Washing programme and waterproofing phase 18 ENVIRONMENT...

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