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Problem

Possible solution

There is water on the
floor.

• Make sure that the couplings of the 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 ap-
pliance door.

• Make sure that a washing programme that ends with water

in tub, has been selected.

• Make sure that the washing programme is finished.
• Set the drain or the spin programme if there is water in the

drum.

• Make sure that the appliance receives electrical power.
• This problem may be caused by a failure of the appliance.

Contact the Authorised Service Centre. If you need to open
the door, please read carefully "Emergency door opening".

The appliance makes an
unusual noise and vi-
brates.

• Make sure the levelling of the appliance is correct. Refer to

"Installation instruction".

• Make sure that the packaging and/or the transit bolts are

removed. Refer to "Installation instruction".

• Add more laundry in the drum. The load may be too small.

The programme duration
increases or decreases
during programme exe-
cution.

• The ProSense function is able to adjust the programme du-

ration according to the type and the laundry load size. Re-
fer to "The ProSense load detection" in "Daily Use" chap-
ter.

The washing results are
not satisfactory.

• Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter-

gent.

• 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.

Too much foam in the
drum during the washing
cycle.

• Reduce the quantity of detergent.

After the washing cycle,
there are some deter-
gent residues in the dis-
penser drawer.

• Make sure that the flap is in the correct position (UP for

powder detergent - DOWN for liquid detergent).

• Make sure you have used the detergent dispenser accord-

ing the indications given in this user manual.

The drum is empty and
the display shows there is
some weight in.

• Press the On/Off button to deactivate the appliance and

activate it again to set a tare.

The drum is full but the
display shows 0.0 kg.

• You loaded the laundry before activating the appliance.

Press the On/Off button to deactivate the appliance.

• Empty the drum and follow the necessary steps. (Refer to

"Loading the laundry")

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Summary of Contents for LWX8C1612W

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL EN User Manual Washer Dryer LWX8C1612W ...

Page 2: ...ologies that help make 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 for Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www aeg com webselfservice Register your product for better service www registeraeg com Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www ...

Page 3: ...n given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Do not let children play with the appliance Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away from this appliance when it is in operation at all times Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately Keep detergents away from children Keep children and pets ...

Page 4: ... open fires Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from any appliances burning gas or other fuels The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0 5 bar 0 05 MPa and 8 bar 0 8 MPa Do not exceed the maximum load of 10 kg refer to the Programme chart chapter The appliance must be connected to the water mains...

Page 5: ...d separated so that residual heat can dissipate The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place without heat cool down cycle to ensure that items reach a temperature that will not cause damage to them 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 pads s...

Page 6: ...t the water flow until it is clean and clear Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance 2 4 Use WARNING Risk of injury electrical shock fire burns or damage to the appliance This appliance is for household use only Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in near or on the appliance Do not touch the glass door whi...

Page 7: ...p and the polystyrene packaging materials 3 Remove the internal film 4 Open the door and remove the polystyrene piece from the door seal and all the items from the drum 5 Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it 6 Put the front polystyrene packaging element on the floor under the appliance Make sure not to damage the hoses 7 Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom 1 2 8 ...

Page 8: ...r manual bag in the holes We recommend that you keep the packaging and the transit bolts for any movement of the appliance 3 2 Positioning and levelling 1 Install the appliance on a flat hard floor Make sure that carpets do not stop the air circulation below the appliance Make sure that the appliance does not touch the wall or other units 2 Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level WARNING Do...

Page 9: ... 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 3 4 Water stop device 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 A If this occurs close the water tap ...

Page 10: ...a drain pipe Refer to the illustration The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated i e the inner diameter of the drain pipe min 38 mm min 1 5 must be larger than the external diameter of the drain hose 4 If the end of the drain hose looks like this see the picture you can push it directly into the stand pipe 5 Without the plastic hose guide to a sink spigot Put the drain hose in the spigot...

Page 11: ...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 bolts 12 Hose support ENGLISH 11 ...

Page 12: ...ogramme dial 2 Display 3 Drying time touch button Time Drying 4 Drying level touch button Auto Drying 5 Washing and drying mode touch button Mode Wash Dry 6 Start and pause touch button Start Pause 7 Delay Start touch button Delay Start 8 Time Saving touch button Quick Wash 9 Anti crease touch button Anti crease 10 Anti stain and prewash touch button Stains Prewash 11 Spin reduction touch button S...

Page 13: ...icator can show Programme duration e g washing and or drying phase Delay time e g or Cycle end Warning code e g Washing phase indicator it flashes during prewash and wash phase Rinsing phase indicator It flashes during rinse phase The permanent Extra Rinse option one additional rinse two additional rinses Spin and drain phase indicator It flashes during spin and drain phase MIX OKO MIX indicator S...

Page 14: ... washing programme the appliance automatically 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 appliance does not heat the water 6 4 Spin When you set a programme the appliance automatically selects the maximum spin speed Touch this button repeatedly to Decrease the spin speed The d...

Page 15: ...s This option can increase the programme duration These two options cannot be set together 6 6 Delay Start With this option you can delay the start of a programme in a more convenient time Tap on 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 starting the cycle by the means of the Start Pause button the display s...

Page 16: ...nd drying Wash and Dry indicators are on Only drying Dry indicator is on 6 12 Start Pause Touch the Start Pause button to start pause the appliance or interrupt a running programme 7 PROGRAMMES 7 1 Programme Chart Programme Programme description Washing programmes Cottons White cotton and coloured cotton Normal soil and light soil Cottons Eco White cotton and coloured cotton Normal soil and light ...

Page 17: ...to wash and dry 5 kg of garments in only 4 hours Also the indicator appears on the display Steam programme Steam Steam programmes2 Steam can be used for dried washed or worn once laun dry These programmes can reduce creases and odours and make your laundry softer Do not use any detergent If necessary remove stains by washing or using localized stain removal Steam programmes do not perform any hygi...

Page 18: ...e the laundry from the drum After a steam cycle items may be ironed however with less effort Programme temperature maximum spin speed and maximum load Programme Default tempera ture Temperature range Maximum spin speed Spin speed range Maximum load Washing programmes Cottons 40 C 95 C Cold 1600 rpm 1600 rpm 400 rpm 10 kg Cottons Eco 40 C 60 C 40 C 1600 rpm 1600 rpm 400 rpm 10 kg Synthetics 40 C 60...

Page 19: ...ogramme Cottons Cottons Eco Synthetics Delicates Wool Handwash Outdoor OKOPower Steam Rinse Spin Drain Options Spin Rinse Hold Extra Silent No Spin 1 Extra Rinse Prewash Stains2 Delay Start Quick Wash3 Anti crease Time Drying ENGLISH 19 ...

Page 20: ...ark Company for the washing of wool garments labelled as hand wash provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the manufacturer of this washing machine M1144 The wool drying cycle of this machine has been tested and approved by The Woolmark Company The cycle is suitable to dry wool garments which are labelled hand wash provided that ...

Page 21: ... Cottons and Linen sheets tablecloths shirts etc up to 6 kg 1 Hints for test institute The test performance in accordance with EN 50229 must be carried out with a FIRST drying load of the maximum declared drying capacity load composition according to EN61121 by setting the AUTOMATIC CUPBOARD DRY programme for Cottons Eco The SECOND drying load with the residual load must be tested by setting the A...

Page 22: ... 1600 105 125 2 1600 75 85 8 BEFORE FIRST USE 1 Make sure that all transit bolts have been removed from the appliance 2 Make sure that the electrical power is available and the water tap is open 3 Pour 2 litres of water into the detergent compartment marked by This action activates the drain system 4 Pour a small quantity of detergent into the compartment marked by 5 Set and start a programme for ...

Page 23: ...d the Spin button once to add one extra rinse appears on the display Simultaneously touch the Temp button and the Spin button twice to add two extra rinses appears on the display Simultaneously touch the Temp button and the Spin button three times to remove extra rinses The display only shows 10 DAILY USE WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 10 1 Using weight sensors For a correct use of the weight se...

Page 24: ...have the best consumption and washing performance remove the exceeding items The overload indication is shown only in programmes with a maximum load lower than the appliance maximum load 3 Close the door Make sure that no laundry stays between the seal and the door There is a risk of water leakage or damage to the laundry 4 The display shows the percentage of detergent quantity needed This data is...

Page 25: ...the dispenser 1 2 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 detergent than the limit shown on 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 de...

Page 26: ...utton again to start the new countdown 10 9 The ProSense load detection After touching the Start Pause button 1 The detergent percentage indicator goes off the indicator flashes 2 The ProSense starts the laundry load detection to calculate the real programme duration The time dots flash 3 After about 15 minutes the display shows the new programme duration the time dots stop flashing The appliance ...

Page 27: ...he door and touch the button Start Pause The programme or the delay start continues 10 14 End of the programme When the programme has finished the appliance stops automatically The acoustic signals operate if they are active In the display all washing phase indicators become steady and the time area shows The indicator of the Start Pause button goes off The door unlocks and the indicator goes off ...

Page 28: ...et a programme or an option that ends with water in the drum the Stand by function doesn t deactivate the appliance to remind you to drain the water 11 DAILY USE WASHING DRYING WARNING Refer to Safety chapters This appliance is an automatic washer dryer 11 1 NON STOP programme Wash and dry Not all programmes are compatible with drying function The OKOPower programme is already a complete wash dry ...

Page 29: ...ng table the Programmes chapter The drying level indicator goes off and the indicator comes on Each time you tap on this button the time value increases by 5 minutes The display shows the set new time value 2 Touch the Start Pause to start the programme The PROSENSE estimation starts In the display the door locked indicator comes on and the indicator of the running phase starts flashing The displa...

Page 30: ...rogramme In the display the door locked indicator goes on the indicator of the running phase starts flashing The display also shows the remaining programme time 12 3 Timed Drying 1 Tap on the button Time Drying repeatedly to set the desired time value see the Timed drying table the Programmes chapter The drying level indicator goes off and the indicator comes on Each time you tap on this button th...

Page 31: ...ool Follow the washing instructions on the laundry care labels Do not wash white and coloured items together Some coloured items can discolour with the first wash We recommend that you wash them separately for the first couple of times Button up pillowcases close zippers hooks and poppers Tie up belts Empty pockets and unfold Turn multilayered fabrics wool and items with printed illustrations insi...

Page 32: ...ter hardness in your area is high or moderate we recommend that you use a water softener for washing machines In areas where the water hardness is soft it is not necessary to use a water softener To find out the water hardness in your 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 6 Drying ...

Page 33: ...t 15 2 Descaling If the water 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 packag...

Page 34: ... 1 Open the drawer Press the catch downwards as indicated in the picture and pull it out 1 2 2 Remove the top part of the additive compartment to aid cleaning and flush it out under running warm water to remove any traces of accumulated detergent After cleaning replace the top part in its position 3 Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess Use a s...

Page 35: ...rain pump access to collect the water that flows out 3 Open the 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 f...

Page 36: ... b Start the programme to drain the water 15 8 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 ...

Page 37: ...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 again The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by low temperatures 16 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 16 1 Introduction The appliance does not start or it stops during operation First try to find a solution to the problem refer to th...

Page 38: ...s no kinks damages or bends Make sure that the connection of the water inlet hose is correct 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 fills with water and drains immedi ately Make sure that the drain hose is in the correct position The hose may be positioned too low Refer to Installation in struction The applia...

Page 39: ... duration increases or decreases during programme exe cution The ProSense function is able to adjust the programme du ration according to the type and the laundry load size Re fer to The ProSense load detection in Daily Use chap ter The washing results are not satisfactory Increase the detergent quantity or use a different deter gent Use special products to remove the stubborn stains before you wa...

Page 40: ...nce If the problem continues contact the Authorised Service Centre 16 3 Emergency door opening In case of power failure or functioning failure the appliance door remains locked The washing programme continues when the power is restored If the door remains locked in case of failure it is possible to open it using the emergency unlock function Before opening the door CAUTION Risk of burns Make sure ...

Page 41: ...nd the consumption values For further details see The ProSense load detection paragraph in Daily Use chapter Programmes Load kg Energy consump tion kWh Water con sumption li tre Approximate pro gramme duration minutes Cottons 60 C 10 1 70 90 230 Cotton Energy Saving Pro gramme 60 C1 10 0 86 61 265 Cottons 40 C 10 1 10 90 220 Synthetics 40 C 4 0 72 55 155 Delicates 40 C 4 0 60 59 89 Wool Handwash 3...

Page 42: ... unapproved parts are used any claims will be invalidated 19 2 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth secure the appliance with the fixing plates Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory 19 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 compatib...

Page 43: ...plied with the accessory 20 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 ...

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