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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 that are the result

of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the

instructions in a safe and accessible location for future

reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a

safe way 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 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.

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Summary of Contents for L8FEN96CV

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washing Machine L8FEN96CV ...

Page 2: ...pler 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 CUSTOMER CARE A...

Page 3: ... a safe way 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 ...

Page 4: ...new supplied hose sets or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre Old hose sets must not be reused If the mains 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 D...

Page 5: ...d extension cables Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable Should the mains cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by our Authorised Service 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 ha...

Page 6: ... conditions in household appliances such as temperature vibration humidity or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance They are not intended to be used in 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 ...

Page 7: ... to the Soft Plus option the fabric softener is uniformly spread out in the laundry and deeply penetrates the fabric fibres favouring a perfect softness 3 2 Appliance overview 1 2 3 9 5 6 7 4 10 8 11 12 1 Worktop 2 Detergent dispenser 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 bo...

Page 8: ...bar 0 8 MPa Water supply 1 Cold water Maximum Load Cotton 9 kg Spin Speed Maximum 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 ...

Page 9: ... from the bottom 1 2 8 Pull up the appliance in vertical position 9 Remove the power supply cable and the drain 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 11 Pull out the plastic spacers 12 Put the plastic caps that you find in the user manual bag in the holes ENGLISH...

Page 10: ...stment of the appliance level prevents the vibration noise and the movement of the appliance when in operation 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 ...

Page 11: ...ose 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 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...

Page 12: ...l and tighten it with a clamp 5 6 Electrical connection At the end of installation you can connect the mains plug to the mains socket The rating plate and the Technical Data chapter indicate the necessary electrical ratings Make 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 ...

Page 13: ...y 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 WARNING Do not put the tumble dryer under the washing machine Verify the compatible stacking kit by checking the depth of your appliances 6 4 Pedestal with th...

Page 14: ...Display 3 Delay start touch button Startuitstel 4 Time saving touch button Tijd besparen 5 Skipping phase touch button Extra Wash phase skipping Rinse Wash and rinse phase skipping Spin Only drain Drain 6 Start Pause touch button Start Pauze 7 Extra rinse touch button Extra spoelen 8 Pods touch button 9 Super steam touch button Plus Steam 10 Anti stain and prewash touch button Vlekken Voorwas 11 S...

Page 15: ... g Washing phase indicator it flashes during prewash and wash phase Rinsing phase indicator it flashes during rinse phase The indicator appears when the Soft Plus option is activated Spin and drain phase indicator It flashes during spin and drain phase MIX OKO MIX indicator Steam phase indicator Anti crease phase indicator Child safety lock indicator Time saving indicator Temperature indicator The...

Page 16: ...on repeatedly to Change the spin speed The display shows only the spin speeds available for the set programme Activate the Rinse Hold option The water of the last rinse is not drained out to prevent the fabrics from creasing The washing programme ends with water in the drum and the final spin phase is not performed The display shows the indicator The drum turns regularly to reduce creasing The doo...

Page 17: ...ption adds a steam phase followed by a short anti crease phase at the end of the washing programme The steam phase reduces fabric creasing and facilitates the fabric ironing The indicator flashes on the display during steam phase This option can increase the programme duration When the programme stops the display shows a zero the indicator is steady on and the indicator starts flashing and the Sta...

Page 18: ...he Pods option When activated the relevant indicator is on Follow the Pods manufacturer s dosage and storage recommendations Put maximum two tablets or single dose detergents in the Pods compartment in the detergent dispenser drawer The option remains active also for next cycles until it is deactivated and if it is selectable with the set programme 8 12 Start Pauze Touch the Start Pauze button to ...

Page 19: ... fabrics Ideal to wash your daily load in a short time for a better clothes care and good cleaning already at 30 C 20 min 3 kg Cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or once worn Outdoor Do not use fabric softener and make sure that there is no softener residue in the detergent dispenser Outdoor clothing technical sport fabrics waterproof and breathable jackets shell jackets with a removable fl...

Page 20: ...Line dry the items for about 10 minutes 3 Steam programme doesn t remove particularly intense odour 4 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 Programme temperature maximum spin speed and maximum load Programme Default temperature ...

Page 21: ...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 Programme options compatibility Eco 40 60 Katoen Synthetica Fijne was Wol Zijde ...

Page 22: ...le to fully load the appliance however the washing results can be less satisfactory 3 This option is not available with temperature lower than 40 C Suitable detergents for washing programmes Programme Universal powder1 Liquid Uni versal Liquid for coloureds Delicates woollens Special Eco 40 60 Katoen Synthetica Fijne was Wol Zijde ÖKOPower 59 min 20 min 3 kg Outdoor Anti allergie 1 At temperature ...

Page 23: ... a programme for cotton at the highest temperature without any laundry in the drum This removes all possible dirt from the drum and the tub 11 SETTINGS 11 1 Child Lock With this option you can prevent that the children play with the control panel To activate deactivate this option touch the Vlekken Voorwas and the Extra spoelen buttons simultaneously until the indicator comes on goes off on the di...

Page 24: ...indicator comes on goes off above the indicator 12 DAILY USE WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 12 1 Activating the appliance 1 Connect the mains plug to the mains socket 2 Open the water tap 3 Press the Aan Uit 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 sh...

Page 25: ...tments fabric condi tioner starch Always follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the detergent products but we recommend that you do not exceed the maximum indicated level This quantity will however guaran tee the best washing results After a washing cycle if necessary remove any detergent residue from the detergent dispenser Proceed as follows 1 Open the detergent dispenser 2 If...

Page 26: ...play and the given information changes accordingly In case a selection is not possible no indicator comes on and an acoustic signal sounds 12 5 Starting a programme Touch the Start Pauze button to start the programme The related indicator stops flashing and stays on In the display the indicator of the operating phase starts flashing The programme starts the door is locked The display shows the ind...

Page 27: ...lashing in the display In this case for 30 seconds it is possible to pause the appliance and remove the exceeding garments Once removed the exceeding garments touch the Start Pauze button to start the programme again The ProSense phase can be repeated up to three times see point 1 Important If the laundry amount will not be reduced the washing programme starts anyway despite the overload In this c...

Page 28: ... the new programme 12 11 Opening the door Adding garments While a programme or the delay start operates the appliance door is locked If the temperature and level of the water in the drum are too high and or the drum still rotates you cannot open the door 1 Touch the Start Pauze button In the display the related door lock indicator goes off 2 Open the appliance door If necessary add or remove the i...

Page 29: ... to deactivate the appliance In any case the appliance empties the water out automatically after approximately 18 hours 12 14 Stand by option The Stand by function automatically deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy consumption when You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes before you touch the Start Pauze button Press the Aan Uit button to activate the appliance again After 5 minutes ...

Page 30: ...nce as it is corrosive to the plastic parts 13 3 Detergent type and quantity The choice of detergent and use of correct quantities not only affects your wash performance but also helps to avoid waste and protect the environment Use only detergents and other treatments specially made for washing machines First follow these generic rules powder detergents also tablets and single dose detergents for ...

Page 31: ...our area contact your local water authority Use the correct quantity of water softener Follow the instructions that you find on the packaging of the product 14 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 14 1 Periodic cleaning schedule Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life of your appliance After each cycle keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air circulation ...

Page 32: ... bad odours and mildew To eliminate these deposits and hygienize the inner part of the appliance run a maintenance wash regularly at least once a month 1 Remove all laundry from the drum 2 Run a cotton programme with the highest temperature with a small quantity of powder detergent or if available run the Machine clean programme 14 6 Door seal This appliance is designed with a self cleaning draini...

Page 33: ...ent dispenser once in a while carry out the following cleaning procedure 1 Open the detergent dispenser Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out 2 1 2 Remove the container for liquid detergent if inserted 3 Lift up the top cover of the compartments to remove it 4 Wash the detergent dispenser and any insert under running water 5 CAUTION Do not use sharp or metal brushes...

Page 34: ...wer as follows a Place the bottom cover and press till click sound b Place the top cover and press till click sound c Insert the container for liquid detergent if needed 10 Insert the detergent dispenser into the guide rails and close it Run the rinsing programme without any clothes in the drum 14 9 Cleaning the drain pump WARNING Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Regularly check the...

Page 35: ...e chute downwards Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the filter 4 Turn the filter 180 degrees in anti clockwise direction to open it without removing Let the water flow out 5 When the bowl is full of water turn the filter back and empty the container 6 Repeat the steps 4 and 5 until the water stops to flow out 7 Turn the filter anti clockwise to remove it 1 2 8 If...

Page 36: ...me to drain the water 14 10 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 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 to...

Page 37: ...let hose and the drain pump 1 Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket 2 Close the water tap 3 Put the two ends of the inlet hose in a container and let the water flow out of the hose 4 Empty the drain pump Refer to the emergency drain procedure 5 When the drain pump is empty install the inlet hose again WARNING Make sure that the temperature is higher than 0 C before you use the appliance ...

Page 38: ...the inlet hose has no kinks damages or bends Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is cor rect Make sure that the filter of the inlet hose and the filter of the valve are not clogged Refer to Care and cleaning The appliance does not drain the water Make sure that the sink spigot is not clogged Make sure that the drain hose has no kinks or bends Make sure that the drain filter is no...

Page 39: ... in the fuse box Make sure that the Start Pauze has been touched If the delay start is set cancel the setting or wait for the end of countdown Deactivate the Child Lock function if it is on Check the position of the knob on the selected programme The appliance fills with water and drains im mediately Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position The hose may be positioned too low Refer ...

Page 40: ...se special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wash the laundry Make sure that you set the correct temperature Decrease the laundry load Too much foam in the drum during the wash ing cycle Reduce the quantity of detergent or the number of tablets or single dose detergents After the washing cy cle there are some detergent residues in the dispenser drawer Make sure you have used the de...

Page 41: ...tensed and in the meanwhile open the appliance door 5 Take out the laundry and then close the appliance door 6 Close the filter flap 16 CONSUMPTION VALUES 16 1 Introduction See the web link www theenergylabel eu for detailed information about Energy Label The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance i...

Page 42: ...d also if you change the default setting of a programme 16 3 According to Commission Regulation Eu 2019 2023 Eco 40 60 pro gramme kg kWh Litres h mm C rpm1 Full load 9 0 850 58 3 40 52 36 1551 Half load 4 5 0 510 43 2 40 52 33 1551 Quarter load 2 5 0 178 38 2 25 54 23 1551 1 Maximum spin speed Power consumption in different modes Off W Stand by W Delay start W 0 50 0 50 4 00 Time to Off Standby mo...

Page 43: ...htly soiled cottons synthetic and mixed fabrics 4 It also performs as quick washing cycle for lightly soiled laundry 17 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 ho...

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