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Programme

Default tempera‐

ture

Temperature

range

Reference spin speed

Spin speed range

Maximum

load

Eco 40-60

40 °C

1)

1600 rpm

1600 rpm - 400 rpm

9 kg

Cottons

40 °C

95 °C - Cold

1600 rpm

1600 rpm - 400 rpm

9 kg

Synthetics

40 °C

60 °C - Cold

1200 rpm

1200 rpm - 400 rpm

4 kg

Delicates

30 °C

40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm

1200 rpm - 400 rpm

2 kg

Wool/Silk

40 °C

40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm

1200 rpm - 400 rpm

2 kg

Steam programme

Steam

-

-

1 kg

Washing programmes

OKOPower

30 °C

60 °C - 30 °C

1600 rpm

1600 rpm - 400 rpm

5 kg

20 Min. - 3 kg

30 °C

40 °C - 30 °C

1200 rpm

1200 rpm - 400 rpm

3 kg

Outdoor

30 °C

40 °C - Cold

1200 rpm

1200 rpm - 400 rpm

2.5 kg

2)

1 kg

3)

Jeans

40 °C

60 °C - Cold

1200 rpm

1200 rpm - 400 rpm

9 kg

1) According 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
perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.

2) Washing programme.
3) Washing programme and waterproofing phase.

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Summary of Contents for L8FBK966E2

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine L8FBK966E2 ...

Page 2: ...eatures 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 CUSTOMER CARE AND SER...

Page 3: ...ay and understand 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 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Keep all ...

Page 4: ...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 deter...

Page 5: ...rvice 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 Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance Always pull the mains plug 2 3 Water connection The inlet water shall not exceed 25 C Do not cause damage to the water...

Page 6: ...other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination 2 6 Disposal WARNING 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 of it Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum Dispose of the appliance in accordance with loc...

Page 7: ...elling 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 serial number D 4 TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Width Height Total depth 59 7 cm 84 7 cm 66 0 cm Electrical connection Voltage Overall power F...

Page 8: ...m spin speed 1551 rpm 1 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 cutter 2 Remove the cardboard top and the polystyrene packaging materials 3 Remove the internal ...

Page 9: ... hose from the hose holders It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose This is due to the testing with water of the appliance in factory 10 Remove the three bolts by using the spanner supplied with the appliance 11 Pull out the plastic spacers 12 Put the plastic caps that you find in the user manual bag in the holes We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for an...

Page 10: ...n When the appliance is installed on a plinth or a tumble dryer is stacked on the washing machine use the accessories described in chapter Accessories Read carefully the instructions supplied with the appliance and with the accessory 5 3 The inlet hose 1 Connect 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 4...

Page 11: ...xtend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm Contact the authorized service centre for the other drain hose and the extension It is possible to connect the drain hose in different ways 1 Make a U shape with the drain hose 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...

Page 12: ... sure that they are compatible with the mains power supply Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required also taking into account any other appliances in use Connect 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...

Page 13: ...he compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances The stacking kit can be used only with the appliances specified in the leaflet provided with the accessory Read carefully the instructions supplied with the appliance and with the accessory WARNING Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine 6 4 Pedestal with the drawer To raise your appliance and make loading and unload...

Page 14: ...option Only Rinse 6 Start Pause touch button Start Pause 7 Stain Prewash touch button Stains Prewash Stain option Stains Prewash option Prewash 8 Anti Allergy touch button Anti Allergy 9 Steam Plus touch button Plus Steam 10 Spin reduction touch button Spin Rinse Hold option Extra Silent option Skipping wash and rinse phases Only Spin option Only Spin Skipping wash rinse and spin phases Only Drain...

Page 15: ...l indicator can show Programme duration e g Delay time e g or Cycle end Warning code e g Washing phase indicator It flashes during pre wash and wash phase Rinsing phase indicator It flashes during rinse phase When the Soft Plus option is activated the indicator appears Spinning and draining phase indicator It flashes during spin and drain phase MIX OKO Mix indicator Steam phase indicator Anti crea...

Page 16: ...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 8 2 Introduction The options functions are not selectable with all washing programmes Check the compatibility between options functions and washing programmes in the Programme Chart An option function can exclude another one in this case t...

Page 17: ...mes the rinses are performed with more water If you touch the Start Pause button the appliance performs the only draining phase The appliance empties the water out automatically after 18 hours approximately Activate the drain only option Skipping the wash rinse and spin phases Only drain The appliance performs the only draining phase of the selected washing programme The display shows the indicato...

Page 18: ...lowing options Extra Rinse option This option adds a few rinses according to the selected washing 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 of the selected progr...

Page 19: ...and lightly soiled items Synthetics Synthetic items or mixed fabric items Normally soiled items Delicates Delicate fabrics such as acrylics viscose and mixed fab rics requiring gentler washing Normally and lightly soiled items Wool Silk Machine washable wool hand washable wool and other fabrics with hand washing care symbol1 Steam programme Steam Steam programme for cotton and synthetic items Stea...

Page 20: ...l water repellent restorer for fabric in the drawer compartment for fabric softener Reduce the laundry load to 1 kg To further improve the water repellent restor ing action dry the laundry in a tumble dryer by setting the Outdoor drying programme if avail able and if the garment care label permits tum ble drying Jeans Denim clothing and jersey items Normal soil This pro gramme performs a gentle ri...

Page 21: ...30 C 40 C 30 C 1200 rpm 1200 rpm 400 rpm 3 kg Outdoor 30 C 40 C Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm 400 rpm 2 5 kg2 1 kg3 Jeans 40 C 60 C Cold 1200 rpm 1200 rpm 400 rpm 9 kg 1 According 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 pro...

Page 22: ...pin cycle for your garments care e g For synthetics items first select the Syn thetics washing programme and then the Only Spin option 2 This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 C 3 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 4 This option is not avai...

Page 23: ...a Certification mark in many countries 10 SETTINGS 10 1 Introduction When pressing a key combination do not tilt your fingers downwards The sensors of the underneath buttons are sensitive and may interfere with Your choice 10 2 Child Lock With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel To activate deactivate this option touch the Spin and the Stains Prewash buttons s...

Page 24: ...ggested when you use the fabric softener This option increases slightly the programme duration To activate deactivate this option touch the Temperature button and the Spin button simultaneously until the indicator comes on goes off above the indicator 11 BEFORE FIRST USE During installation or before first use you may observe some water in the appliance This is a residual water left in the applian...

Page 25: ... leakage or damage to the laundry CAUTION Washing heavily oiled greasy stains could cause damage rubber parts of the washing machine 12 3 Filling the detergent and additives Compartment for prewash phase an soak programme Compartment for washing phase Compartment for liquid additives fabric conditioner starch Maximum level for quantity of liquid additives Compartment for stain remover Flap for pow...

Page 26: ...age when you close the drawer 12 5 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 flashes The display shows the maximum declared load for the programme the default temperature the default spin speed the washing phase indicators when available and an indicative programme duration ...

Page 27: ... To change 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 the desired delay time 3 Touch the Start Pause button again to start the new countdown 12 8 The ProSense load detection The programme duration in the display is referred to a medium high load After touching the Start Pause ...

Page 28: ... The anti crease phase is running 12 10 Interrupting a programme and changing the options When the programme is running you can change only some options 1 Touch the button Start Pause The related indicator flashes 2 Change the options The given information in the display changes accordingly 3 Touch the button Start Pause again The washing programme continues 12 11 Cancelling a running programme 1 ...

Page 29: ...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 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 s...

Page 30: ...ause 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 close zippers hooks and poppers Tie up belts cords shoelaces ribbons and any ot...

Page 31: ...ey greasy clothes mould in the appliance Excessive detergent may cause sudsing reduced washing effect inadequate rinsing a greater impact for the environment 13 4 Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you follow these tips Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewash in order to save detergent water and time the environment is protecte...

Page 32: ...e inlet hose and the valve filter paragraphs If necessary please contact the Authorised Service Centre 14 3 External cleaning Clean the appliance with mild soap and warm water only Fully dry all the surfaces Do not use a scouring pads or any scratching material CAUTION Do not use alcohol solvents or chemical products CAUTION Do not clean the metal surfaces with chlorine based detergent 14 4 Descal...

Page 33: ... of the product Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling products scouring products containing chlorine or iron or steel For a thorough clean 1 Clean the drum with special products for stainless steel Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product 2 Run a short cotton programme at high temperature with empty drum and with a small quantity of powder detergent or if ...

Page 34: ...r 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 down Proceed as follows to clean the pump 1 Open the pump cover 1 2 2 Place a suitable bowl below the drain pump ac...

Page 35: ...re 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 leakages 2 1 12 Close the pump cover 2 1 When you drain the water with the emergency drain procedure you must activate the drain system again a Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser b Sta...

Page 36: ...procedure you must activate the drain system again 1 Put 2 litres of water in the main wash compartment of the detergent dispenser 2 Start the programme to drain the water 14 12 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 f...

Page 37: ...or keep pressed the door while touching the Start Pause button until the indicator stops flashing see the picture below Problem Possible solution The appliance does not fill with water prop erly Make sure that the water tap is open Make sure that the pressure of the water supply is not too low For this information contact your local water authority Make sure that the water tap is not clogged Make ...

Page 38: ...ait until mains supply is stable 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 Service Centre In case of different problem with the washing machine check the table below for possible solutions Problem Possi...

Page 39: ...lease read carefully Emergen cy door opening The appliance makes an unusual noise and vibrates Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct Refer to Installation instruction Make sure that the packaging and or the transit bolts are re moved Refer to Installation instruction Add more laundry in the drum The load may be too small The programme dura tion increases or de creases during pro gram...

Page 40: ...If necessary wait until they cool down CAUTION Risk of injury Make sure that the drum is not rotating If necessary wait until the drum stops rotating Make sure that the water level inside the drum is not too high If necessary proceed with an emergency drain refer to Emergency drain in Care and cleaning chapter To open the door proceed as follows 1 Press the On Off button to switch the appliance of...

Page 41: ...on 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 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...

Page 42: ...textiles 3 Suitable for washing lightly soiled cottons synthetic and mixed fabrics 4 It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry 17 QUICK GUIDE 17 1 Daily use 1 2 3 4 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket Open the water tap Push the On Off button to turn the appliance on 1 Turn the programme dial to set the desired programme 2 Set the desired options by means of the cor...

Page 43: ...9 kg White and coloured cottons Normally soiled garments Cottons 9 kg White cotton and coloured cotton Synthetics 4 kg Synthetic items or mixed fabric items Delicates 2 kg Delicate fabrics such as acrylics viscose pol yester items Wool Silk 2 kg Machine washable wool hand washable wool and delicates Steam 1 kg Steam programme for cotton synthetic and delicate garments OKOPower 5 kg Cotton and fast...

Page 44: ...e 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 Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office www aeg com 44 ...

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