AEG Lavamat 74900 manual

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Dear customer , Please r ead these oper ating instructions car efully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the fir st pages. W e r ecom- mend that you keep this instruction booklet for futur e r efer ence and pass it on to any futur e owner s. The warning triangle and/or the key wor ds (W arning!, Caution!) empha- size info[...]

3 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tips for envir onmental pr otection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 [...]

4 How to wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Load the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Add detergent and additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Se[...]

Safety instructions The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standar ds and with legal r equir ements on the safety of appliances. However , as manufacturer s, we feel it is our duty to provide the fol- lowing safety notes. Gener al safety • Repairs to the machine must be carried out only by qualified per son- nel. Repai[...]

Child safety • Childr en are often not awar e of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, childr en should be car efully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance - ther e is a risk that they could become tr apped inside. • The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyr ene) can be dan- ger [...]

Disposal P ackaging materials The materials marked with the symbol ar e r ecyclable. >PE< =polyethylene >PS< =polystyr ene >PP< =polypr opylene This means that they can be r ecycled by disposing of them pr operly in appr opriate collection container s. Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your[...]

• If the water has a medium or high degr ee of har dness (starting from har dness degr ee II, see “Deter gents and additives”) water softeners must be added. The amount of deter gent can then be adjusted to har dness degr ee I (= soft). Main featur es of your washing machine • Pr ogramme and temper ature setting using the pr ogramme selecto[...]

9 Description of the appliance Fr ont view Dr ain pump Door Contr ol panel Deter gent drawer Adjustable feet 8 Kg RINSE DELAY TIMER START PAUSE PRE- WASH ST AIN SENSITIVE RINSE HOLD TIME SAVER W ASH TIME 60 30 95 OFF COLD AQUA ALARM ENERGY SAVING EASY IRON REFRESH 30 40 COLD 40 - 60 MIX DEL. RINSES DRAIN SPIN 40 40 30 30 DELICATE SPIN 1400 1000 700[...]

10 Contr ol panel A = SPIN SPEED button B = OPTIONS buttons C = START P AUSE button D = Display (W ASH TIME) E = Pr ogramme pr ogress display F = Pr ogr amme selector dial G = RINSE+ button H = TIME SAVER button L = DELA Y TIMER button Pr ogramme selector dial The pr ogr amme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum mov[...]

11 Description of the appliance CO TT ONS W ashing pr ogr amme for white cotton at 95°C (main wash - rinses/sof- tener - long spin). LINEN/EASY CARES W ashing pr ogramme for cotton and synthetics (main wash fr om 60°C to COLD - rinses/softener - long spin). 40-60 MIX W ashing pr ogr amme for slightly soiled cotton items or mixed fabrics. It is no[...]

12 EASY IRON With this pr ogr amme the laundry is gently washed at 40°C and spun to avoid any cr easing. In this way ir oning is easier . It cannot be combined with SENSITIVE option. P osition ENERGY SAVING corr esponds to a pr ogr amme for normally soi- led laundry with extended washing time. It cannot be combined with TIME SAVER option. OFF Canc[...]

Cancelling the delayed start • Depr ess START P AUSE button. • Depr ess DELA Y TIMER button until the the symbol 0’ is displayed. • Depr ess START P AUSE button again to restart the machine . • To modify the delay time, after the pr ogramme has alr eady started, turn the selector dial to OFF (RESET) i n o r de r to cancel the curr ent was[...]

means of the r elevant button and then depr ess the ST ART PAUSE but- ton. The water is emptied out and the laundry is spun at the selected spin speed. W arning! The progr amme selector dial must be turned first to OFF (RESET) and then to the DRAIN pr ogr amme or SPIN or DELICA TE SPIN. PREW ASH The machine performs a pr ewash cycle at 30ºC befor [...]

TIMER SA VER By pr essing this button the washing time is r educed with COTT ONS , LINEN/EASY CARES and DELICA TES pr ogrammes. For use when washing lightly soiled laundry . This option is not available with 40-60 MIX and ENERGY SAVING pr ogr ammes. Display (W ASH TIME) The display shows the following information: • Dur ation of the selected pr o[...]

Cancelling a pr ogramme T o cancel a pr ogr amme which is running, turn the progr amme selector dial to the OFF (RESET) position. W arning! After cancelling a pr ogr amme, please check if there is water left in the drum, otherwise turn the selector dial fir st to OFF (RESET), then select the pr ogr amme DRAIN and the end press the ST ART PAUSE butt[...]

Deter gent dispenser dr awer Compartment for pr ewash deter gent and stain r emover . The pr ewash deter gent is added at the beginning of the wash pr ogr amme. The stain r emover is added during the ST AIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid deter gent used for main wash. It is emptied at the beginning of the wash cycle[...]

Pr eparing the wash cycle Sorting out and pr eparing the laundry • Sort out the laundry accor ding to type of fabrics and care labels (see “T ypes of fabric and car e labels”). • Empty pockets. • Remove any metal parts (safety pins, clips, etc.). • To pr event the laundry from getting damaged and forming bundles, it is advisable to clos[...]

W eight of laundry T ypes of fabric and care labels The labels on garments help you to select the most suitable wash pr o- gr amme. The laundry should be sorted out accor ding to the type of fab- ric and the instructions indicated on car e labels. T emper atur es indicated on labels are always maximum temper atur es. Cotton Linen and cottons marked[...]

20 Delicates Micr ofibr es, synthetics or curtains marked with these symbols r equire a very gentle tr eatment. The DELICA TES pr ogr amme is suitable for this type of fabric. W oollens and particularly delicate items Fabrics such as wool, wool mix or silk marked with this symbol ar e par- ticularly sensitive to machine washing. The W OOL pr ogr am[...]

21 Deter gents and additives Which deter gent and additive? Use only deter gents and additives for washing machines. Follow the manufactur er’ s instructions. How much deter gent? The quantity depends on: • the load: if the manufactur er does not pr ovide any indications on the amount of deter gent for small loads, use about one thir d less tha[...]

22 How to wash Load the laundry Open the door . Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time. Distribute laundry as evenly as possible. Close the door . Add deter gent and additives Pull the dr awer out till it stops. P our the main wash deter gent into com- partment . If you wish to perform a PREW ASH pour deter gent into compartment . If you[...]

Select the desir ed options depending on the degr ee of soil of the laundry . The corr esponding light comes on. Select the spin speed or RINSE HOLD option It is possible to select a lower spin speed by means of the r elevant button; the light corr esponding to the selected speed comes on. Selecting the option RINSE HOLD the laundry is left immer s[...]

24 Starting the pr ogramme 1. Check that the water tap is opened and the dr ain hose is corr ectly connected. 2. Pr ess ST ART P AUSE to start the progr amme. The corrisponding light stops flashing and only the pilot light of the running phase wiil stay on If the Delay Start option has been selected the pr ogr amme will start at the end of the coun[...]

25 At the end of the pr ogramme The machine stops automatically . A steadly zero appear s on the display . The END light comes on in the pr ogr amme pr ogress display and the ST ART P AUSE pilot light has gone out. If the RINSE HOLD option has been selected, the light DOOR will be r ed and the DOOR will be locked to indicate that the water must be [...]

26 Pr ogr amme chart W ash progr ammes for cottons , mixed and synthetics ( ● ) In compliance with EC dir ective 92/75, the consumption figures indi- cated on the ener gy label refer to the ENERGY SA VING wash progr amme for cotton. * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the [...]

Pr ogr amme chart W ash progr ammes for delicates , wool and silk * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be consider ed pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temper atur e and on the ambient temper ature. It r efer s to the highest temper atur e for each wash pr ogramme. * * [...]

28 Pr ogr amme chart Special pr ogrammes * The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered pur ely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry , on the inlet water temper ature and on the ambient temper ature. Progr amme Description Progr amme phases Additional functions Max. load DELICATE RINSES This pro- [...]

29 Cleaning and maintenance After each wash At the end of the wash pr ogr amme, pull the dispenser dr awer out a lit- tle to let it dry . Leave the door ajar to allow air to cir culate. If the machine is not used for a pr olonged period: Close the water tap and unplug the appliance. P eriodical cleaning Exterior Clean the outside of the cabinet wit[...]

Door seal Check fr om time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be tr apped in the fold. Dr ain pump The pump should be inspected r egularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and/or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during dr aining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pu[...]

31 Remove any objects fr om the pump impeller by r otating it. Put the cap back on the emer- gency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Scr ew the pump fully in. Close the pump door . W ater inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. T urn off t[...]

32 Cleaning and maintenance Emer gency emptying out If the water is not dischar ged, pr oceed as follows to empty out the machine: pull out the plug fr om the power socket; close the water tap; if necessary , wait until the water has cooled down; open the the pump door; place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emer gency empty- ing hose i[...]

Something not working? If during the spin cycle the machine makes an unusual whistling noise, differ ent fr om the noise made by tr adi- tional washing machines, this is due to a new type of motor . If water is not visible in the drum, this is due to the mod- ern technology of new washing machines that use less water than tr aditional machines. T r[...]

The water safety system Switch the machine off, starts working to prevent close the inlet pipe, and any flooding.a call the Service Force Centr e 34 Something not working? Problem The machine does not empty and/or does not spin Possible cause The drain hose is Check the whole length of squashed or kinked (E20) . the hose and remove the kink. The dr[...]

35 Something not working? Problem The door will not open Possible cause The progr amme is still Wait until the end of the running and the drum programme befor e opening is turning. the door . The water level is above the Before opening the door , bottom edge of the door . the water must be emptied out. The machine is heating the Wait until the end [...]

Unsatisfactory washing r esults If the laundry looks gr ey and lime scale is found in the drum • T oo little detergent has been used. • An unsuitable deter gent has been used. • Stubborn stains have not been tr eated prior to washing. • The pr ogramme/temper ature has not been corr ectly selected. If gr ey stains r emain on the laundry • [...]

T echnical data Height x Width x Depth 85x60x63 cm Height adjustment ± 1 0 mm appr ox. Load (depending on pr ogr amme) 8 kg max. Use domestic Drum speed during washing max. 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 1400/1 000/7 00/500 rpm W ater pr essur e 0.05 - 0.8 MP a This appliance complies with the following EC dir ectives: - 73/23/EEC of 19.2.1973 [...]

Service & Spar e P arts If after carrying out the necessary checks ther e is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service For ce Centr e. In guar antee customers should ensur e that the suggested checks in the “T r oubleshooting” section have been made as the engineer will make a char ge if the fault is[...]

This information can be found on the r ating plate, so you have these num- ber s to hand we r ecommed you write them below . Pr od. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ser . No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer car e For gener al enquiries r egar ding your AEG/ELECTROLUX appliance, or further inform[...]

Guar antee Conditions AEG/ELECTROLUX offer the following guar antee to the fir st pur chaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the fir st r etail pur chaser , which must be verified by pur- chase invoice or similar documentation. The guar antee does not cover commer cial use. [...]

- The pr oduct is installed taking into account regulations in your new country . Befor e you move please contact your near est Customer Car e Centre, listed below , to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Or ganisation is awar e of your move and able to look after you and your appliance. Fr ance Senlis +[...]

Installation Unpacking All tr ansit bolts and packing must be r emoved befor e using the appli- ance. After r emoving all the packaging, car efully lay machine on it’ s back to r emove the poly- styr ene base fr om the bottom. Remove the power supply cable and the dr aining hose fr om the hose holder s on the r ear of the appliance. With a suitab[...]

Fill the smaller upper hole and the two lar ge ones with the corr esponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the differ ent plug caps ar e supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the par agr aph “W ate[...]

• This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply . 1. Open the porthole and extr act the inlet hose. 2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine. Important! Do not place the inlet hose downwar ds . Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 3. Set the hose corr ectly by loosening th[...]

45 Place the dr ain hose into your standpipe, which should have an internal diameter of appr oximately 38mm thus ensuring ther e is an air br eak between the dr ain hose and standpipe. When dischar ging into a standpipe ensur e that the top of the standpipe is no mor e than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above fl[...]

If you intend the dr ain hose fr om the machine to empty into a sink, make sur e that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” sup- plied. Important Befor e connecting up the machine to new pipework or to pipework that has not been used for some time, run off a r easonable amount of water to flush out any d[...]

Important The wir es in the mains lead ar e colour ed in accordance with the following code: Gr een and Y ellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Br own - Live If you fit your own plug, the colour s of the wir es in the mains lead of your appliance may not corr espond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, pr oceed as follows: Connect the g[...]

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