AEG L8WEC166R User Manual - Page 33

14.

HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

14.1

The laundry load

•

Divide the laundry into: white,

coloured, synthetics, delicates and

wool.

•

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 inside

out.

•

Pre-treat tough stains.

•

Wash heavy soil stains with a special

detergent.

•

Be careful with curtains. Remove the

hooks and put the curtains in a

washing bag or pillowcase.

•

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, etc. ).

•

A very small load can cause 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.

14.2

Stubborn stains

For some stains, water and detergent is

not sufficient.

We recommend that you pre-treat these

stains before you put the items in the

appliance.

Special stain removers are available. Use

the special stain remover that is

applicable to the type of stain and fabric.

14.3

Detergents and other

treatments

•

Only use detergents and other

treatments specially made for

washing machines:

–

powder detergents for all types of

fabric, excluding delicate. Prefer

powder detergents containing

bleach for whites and laundry

sanitization

–

liquid detergents, preferably for

low temperature wash

programmes (60 °C max) for all

types of fabric, or special ones for

woollens only.

•

Do not mix different types of

detergents.

•

To help the environment, do not use

more than the recommended quantity

of detergent.

•

Follow the instructions that you find

on packaging of the detergents or

other treatments without exceeding

the indicated maximum level (

).

•

Use the recommended detergents for

the type and colour of the fabric, the

programme temperature and the

level of soil.

14.4

Ecological hints

•

Set a programme without the

prewash phase to wash laundry with

normal soil.

•

Always start a washing programme

with the maximum load of laundry

allowed.

•

If you pre-treat the stains or use a

stain remover, set a programme with

a low temperature.

•

To use the correct quantity of

detergent, check the water hardness

of your domestic system. Refer to

"Water hardness".

ENGLISH

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Section	Page
CONTENTS	2
1. SAFETY INFORMATION	3
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety	3
1.2 General Safety	3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	6
2.1 Installation	6
2.2 Electrical Connection	6
2.3 Water Connection	6
2.4 Use	7
2.5 Service	7
2.6 Disposal	7
3. INSTALLATION	7
3.1 Unpacking	7
3.2 Installation on suspended flooring	9
3.3 Positioning and levelling	9
3.4 The inlet hose	9
3.5 Water-stop device	10
3.6 Water drainage	10
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	12
4.1 Appliance overview	12
5. CONTROL PANEL	13
5.1 Control panel description	13
5.2 Display	13
6. DIAL AND BUTTONS	15
6.1 On/Off	15
6.2 Introduction	15
6.3 Temp.	15
6.4 Spin	15
6.5 Stains/Prewash	16
6.6 Delay Start	16
6.7 Quick Wash	16
6.8 Anti-crease	16
6.9 Time Drying	17
6.10 Auto Drying	17
6.11 Mode	17
6.12 Start/Pause	17
7. PROGRAMMES	17
7.1 Programme Chart	17
7.2 Woolmark Apparel Care - Blue	21
7.3 Automatic drying	21
7.4 Timed drying	22
8. BEFORE FIRST USE	23
9. SETTINGS	24
9.1 Child Lock	24
9.2 Acoustic signals	24
9.3 Permanent Extra Rinse	24
10. DAILY USE	24
10.1 Using weight sensors	24
10.2 Before activating the appliance	24
10.3 Activating the appliance and setting a programme	24
10.4 Loading the laundry	25
10.5 Filling the detergent and additives	25
10.6 Check the position of the flap	26
10.7 Starting a programme	27
10.8 Starting a programme with the delay start	27
Cancelling the delay start after the countdown has started	27
Changing the delay start after the countdown has started	27
10.9 The ProSense load detection	27
10.10 Programme phase indicators	27
10.11 Interrupting a programme and changing the options	28
10.12 Cancelling a running programme	28
10.13 Opening the door - Adding garments	28
10.14 End of the programme	28
10.15 Draining water out after end of cycle	29
10.16 Stand-by option	29
11. DAILY USE - WASHING & DRYING	29
11.1 Complete wash&dry programmes	30
Automatic Non-Stop programme	30
Non-automatic wash&dry programmes	30
11.2 Washing and Drying - Automatic levels	30
11.3 Washing and Timed Drying	30
11.4 At the end of the drying programme	31
12. DAILY USE - DRYING ONLY	31
12.1 Preparation to drying	31
12.2 Drying - Automatic levels	31
12.3 Timed Drying	32
12.4 At the end of the drying programme	32
13. FLUFF IN THE FABRICS	32
14. HINTS AND TIPS	33
14.1 The laundry load	33
14.2 Stubborn stains	33
14.3 Detergents and other treatments	33
14.4 Ecological hints	33
14.5 Water hardness	34
14.6 Prepare the drying cycle	34
14.7 Items not suitable for drying	34
14.8 Garment labels	34
14.9 Drying cycle duration	34
14.10 Additional drying	34
14.11 General Tips	34
15. CARE AND CLEANING	34
15.1 External cleaning	34
15.2 Descaling	35
15.3 Maintenance wash	35
15.4 Door seal	35
15.5 Cleaning the drum	35
15.6 Cleaning the detergent dispenser	35
15.7 Cleaning the drain pump	36
15.8 Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter	38
15.9 Emergency drain	39
15.10 Frost precautions	39
16. TROUBLESHOOTING	39
16.1 Introduction	39
16.2 Possible failures	40
16.3 Emergency door opening	42
17. CONSUMPTION VALUES	43
18. TECHNICAL DATA	44
19. ACCESSORIES	45
19.1 Available in www.aeg.com/shop or from authorised dealer	45
19.2 Fixing plate kit	45

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