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LF9A1612AC User Manual Washing Machine USER MANUAL...
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WI-FI CONNECTIVITY SETUP..............22 11. BEFORE FIRST USE..................24 12. PROGRAMS ....................25 13. OPTIONS......................30 14. DAILY USE....................... 34 15. SETTINGS......................40 16. HINTS AND TIPS....................43 17. CARE AND CLEANING..................45 18. TROUBLESHOOTING..................50 19. ACCESSORIES....................55 20. WARRANTY .....................56 AEG Home app...
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Products must be used, installed and operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the AEG manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to this manual.
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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.
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ENGLISH 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). The ventilation opening in the base must not be • covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering. The appliance must be connected to the water mains •...
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2.2 Electrical connection Authorised Service Centre for the other drain hose and the extension. WARNING! • Make sure that there is access to the Risk of fire and electric tap after the installation. shock. 2.4 Use • The appliance must be earthed.
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ENGLISH • Use original spare parts only. • Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming 2.7 Disposal trapped in the drum. • Dispose of the appliance in WARNING! accordance with local requirements Risk of injury or suffocation. for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
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3.2 Appliance overview 11 12 Worktop Detergent dispenser and salt compartment Control panel Door handle Rating plate Internal light Drain pump filter Salt Feet for levelling the appliance Drain hose Inlet hose connection Compartment for washing phase: powder detergent, stain remover.
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ENGLISH Compartment for salt. Salt After a washing cycle, if Read carefully 'The necessary, remove any Water Softener detergent residue from the technology (Soft detergent dispenser. Water)'. Maximum level for detergent/ additives quantity. When selecting a prewash phase, put the detergent/ additive in a dosing ball inside the drum.
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2. Remove the cardboard top and the Make sure not to damage polystyrene packaging materials. the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene protection from the bottom. 3. Remove the internal film. 8. Fully clean and dry the bottom of the appliance.
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ENGLISH It is possible to see water • A (FRONT) = Front of the flowing from the drain hose. appliance This is due to the testing • B (BACK) = Rear of the appliance with water of the appliance 10. Remove the adhesive strip from the in factory.
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5.2 Accessories The appliance must be level and stable. Spanner A correct adjustment of the To remove the transit bolts. appliance level prevents the Plastic caps vibration, noise and the To close the holes on the rear side of...
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ENGLISH 5.5 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. Use the hose supplied with the appliance.
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5. Without the plastic hose guide, to a sink spigot - Remove the plastic Make sure that the drain membrane from the sink trap spigot. hose end is not immersed in 6. Connect the drain hose to the spigot the water.
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ENGLISH inlet water. A correct setting allows to achieve the best washing results and the maximum garments protection. To set the water softener correctly, please refer to 'How to set the water hardness level'. The first time you turn the appliance on, the touch 4.
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This setting increases the salt consumption. • OFF: to deactivate the water softener. Water hardness levels Levels as indi‐ cated on the Levels Water hardness range tester °f °d °e (French (German (English mmol/l degrees) degrees) degrees) ≤5 ≤3 ≤...
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ENGLISH 4. Close the salt compartment and the The appliance works detergent dispenser. normally even without salt, Regularly check if there is but without exploiting its full enough salt. potential. If you use the appliance without salt for a Salt long time, once the salt is The compartment can contain about...
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7. CONTROL PANEL 7.1 Control panel description On/Off button (On/Off) Start/Pause button (Start/Pause) Program dial Touch screen 8. FIRST TIME START-UP Each time you turn the appliance on, the Start-up Screen appears on the touch screen. 2. The following screen pops up: •...
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ENGLISH 8.2 Time setup desired program. 1. Scroll the hour and minute bars to the right or to the left to set the current time. If you tap on Set, proceed with next settings. 8.4 Water Hardness 2. Tap on the Set Clock bar to set the time.
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4. Tap on OK to confirm or on Change matches with the average dosage to change the level. suggested on the detergent packaging. 8.5 Detergent Dosing You can set the average quantity of detergent suggested on the detergent packaging.
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ENGLISH After a few seconds, the program list • The currently selected options. The screen appears proposing Cottons as shortcut allows to enter the default program. additional option menu. If you don't scroll the program list up When a shortcut is visible on and down, in a few seconds the the summary screen, it is program summary screen appears.
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1. Go to the App Store on your smart By this functionality you can receive device. notifications, control and monitor your 2. Download and install the AEG Home appliance from your mobile devices. app. 3. Make sure you started a Wi-fi To connect the appliance to enjoy the full connection in the appliance.
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To activate the remote start: 1. In the program list screen, select the desired program. 2. When the program summary 3. Configure the AEG Home app on screen appears, tap on More to your smart device. enter the option list.
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If a program is running, the App notifies If an error occurs, the appliance shows that the update will start at the end of the in the display: just press any program. buttons or turn the knob to return to During the update, the appliance shows normal use.
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ENGLISH 12. PROGRAMS 12.1 Program Chart All washing programs benefit from the softened water, if the water softener is active. Washing programs Program Program description Washing programs Cotton and fast-coloured synthetic items. Complete washing OKOPower program that, in only 59 minutes, washes the daily soiled laundry intensively and ensures a good washing performance in a short time.
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Program Program description Wool/Silk Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and other fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol Woolmark Apparel Care - Green The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of wool garments la‐...
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ENGLISH Program Program description 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 fleece or in‐ ner insulation.
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Program Program description Machine Clean Maintenance cycle with hot water to clean and freshen the drum and to remove residue that may cause odour. For the best result use this cycle once a month. Before running this cy‐ cle, remove all items from the drum. Pour a cup of chlorine bleach or a washing machine cleaner in the washing phase compartment.
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ENGLISH Program Default temperature Maximum spin speed Maximum load Temperature range Spin speed range Outdoor 30 °C 1200 rpm 2.5 kg 40 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm 1 kg Jeans 40 °C 1200 rpm 10 kg 60 °C - Cold 1200 rpm - 400 rpm Anti-Allergy 1600 rpm...
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ENGLISH To turn an option on/off or to enter the • Keep the shortcut pressed for 3 option submenu, tap on the option bar. seconds until it goes off. To exit the option submenu, tap on the If the shortcut is on, you option bar again.
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1. Tap on the Temperature bar to enter The drum turns regularly to reduce the submenu. creasing. You must drain the water to 2. Scroll the submenu bar to set the unlock the door. desired temperature. Cold= Cold Touch the Start/Pause button: the wash.
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ENGLISH Put the detergent for This option can increase the prewash in a dosing ball program duration. inside the drum. A small laundry load helps to This option can increase reach better results. the program duration. • Soak When you return to program summary Use this function for heavy soiled screen, the shortcut will be on.
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3. Tap on the Memory 1 or Memory 2 13.14 Memory bar with In Use status. A message pops With this option it is possible to save the up asking if you want to empty or two most used washing programs.
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ENGLISH 14.2 Before activating the If Remote Start Mode is appliance activated, the Stand-by function doesn't deactivate 1. Make sure that the mains plug is the appliance. connected to the mains socket. 2. Make sure that the water tap is open. 14.5 Setting a program 14.3 Activating the appliance 1.
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The weight sensor window pops up. 5. If you have already set Detergent Type 1 or Detergent Type 2 with average suggested dosage for the type of detergent you are using , the appliance recommends the detergent quantity to pour.
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ENGLISH detergent, refer to 'Filling the liquid detergent'. 2. Pour the liquid detergent in the compartment 3. If desired, pour the fabric softener in the compartment 3. Close the detergent dispenser. 14.8 Starting a program 4. Close the detergent dispenser. 1.
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14.9 The ProSense load detection After touching the Start/Pause button: 1. The ProSense starts the laundry load detection to calculate the real program duration. The display shows the message Adjusting program to current load. The appliance adjusts automatically The drain pump can operate...
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ENGLISH If the ProSense phase is When you activate the already carried out and the appliance again, the display water filling is already shows the end of the last selected program. Turn the started, the new program starts without repeating the program dial to set a new ProSense phase.
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15. SETTINGS 15.1 Introduction 1. In the program summary screen, just tap on the screen to return to the program list screen. 2. Scroll the list up or down to find Settings. 3. The screen returns to the setting list automatically.
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ENGLISH If the Cycle End Buzzer is on, the screen 15.8 Soft Plus Default shows the shortcut (buzzer on) or Set the Soft Plus Default to optimise the fabric softener distribution and improve (buzzer off). Refer to "Shortcuts" the fabric softness. The Soft Plus option section in this chapter.
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< 4. Tap on the Detergent Dosing bar to return to the machine setting list or 15.12 Shortcuts tap on the Programs bar to return to This setting allows to bring the shortcuts the program summary screen. shown in the next drawing visible on the summary screen.
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ENGLISH 3. Tap on Cottons bar and the relevant 2. Tap on OK to return to factory description will appear. settings or on Cancel to keep the current settings. 15.14 Factory Reset DEFAULT Factory Reset restores the original factory settings. To return to the factory settings: 1.
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Soap-Based products in your front-load washing machine. This can result in excessive suds, longer cycle time, low spin speeds, poor rinsing and overloading of the motor and, in extreme cases, suds flowing out of the appliance with symptoms similar to water leak.
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ENGLISH 16.4 Ecological hints • With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited soiling can be removed; To save water, energy and to help the laundry can then be washed at a protect the environment, we recommend lower temperature. that you follow these tips: •...
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17.6 Cleaning the detergent small items can be recovered at the end of the cycle. dispenser and the salt compartment Before cleaning, make sure that the all compartments are empty. To prevent possible deposits of dried detergent, clotted fabric softener,...
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ENGLISH 3. Wash the drawer and all inserts 6. Insert the detergent drawer into the under running water. guide rails and close it. Run the rinsing program without any clothes in the drum. 4. Make sure that all detergent residue is removed from the detergent conveyor.
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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.
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ENGLISH occasionally to remove any deposit, collected over the time: 1. Remove the inlet hose from the tap and clean the filter. 11. Put the filter back into the special guides by turning it clockwise. Make sure that you tighten the filter correctly to prevent leakages.
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17.10 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 from the mains socket.
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ENGLISH appliance and close the water tap. Contact the Authorised Service Centre. • Cleaning cycle recommended - Run the Machine Clean program as described in ‘Programs’ chapter. If the cleaning program is postponed, the message keeps on popping up during next uses until it is run. If the cleaning program is postponed, the message keeps on popping up...
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Problem Possible solution • 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 not clogged. Clean the fil‐ ter, if necessary. Refer to "Care and cleaning".
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ENGLISH Problem Possible solution • Check the wireless signal. • Check if your smart device is connected to the wireless net‐ work. • Check your home network and router. The App cannot connect • Restart the router. to the appliance. •...
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Problem Possible solution • The appliance may need a water softener regeneration: run Salt is not consumed. a Cottons or a Synthetics cycle. Refer to "Water softener re‐ generation" in "The Water Softener (Soft Water)" chapter. The drum is empty and •...
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19.2 Fixing plate kit If you install the appliance on a plinth that is not an accessory supplied by AEG, secure the appliance in the fixing plates. Read carefully the instructions supplied with the accessory.
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(and does not exclude, restrict, or c) ‘ASC’ means Electrolux’s modify in any way) other rights and authorised serviced centres; remedies under a law to which the d) ‘AEG’ is the brand controlled by Appliances or services relate, Electrolux Home Products Pty including any non-excludable...
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ENGLISH statutory guarantees in Australia and – improper, negligent or faulty New Zealand. servicing or repair works done 3. Warranty Period: Subject to these by anyone other than an terms and conditions, this warranty Electrolux authorised repairer continues for in Australia for a period or ASC;...
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You are also entitled to Consumer Guarantees Act, the Sale have the Appliance repaired or of Goods Act and the Fair Trading replaced if the Appliance fails to be of Act. Where the Appliance was acceptable quality and the failure purchased in New Zealand for does not amount to a major failure.
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LGPL-2.0, LGPL-2.1, zLib, MIT, ISC, Apache 2.0 and others. It is possible to display the complete copy of the licenses in the AEG App that can be downloaded from the corresponding App store from the License menu section. It is possible to download the source code of the open source software used in the product by searching for Wi-Fi Module Software version in NIUX subfolder at the following website: http://aeg.opensoftwarerepository.com.