Electrolux 74640 manual

ÖKO-LAVAMA T 74640 update The envir onmentally friendly washing machine User information[...]

2 Dear Customer , Please read this instruction book car efully before using the appliance. Please ensure you fully under stand th e safety instructions on the first pages of this instruction book. Retain the instruction book for futur e reference, and pass it on to any fu tu re o wn ers . 1 The warning triangle and / or key words ( Warn in g! , Cau[...]

3 Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 En[...]

4 Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 Separate conditioning / starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Separate rinse[...]

5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Inlet Hose Co[...]

Operating Instructions 6 Oper ating Instructions 1 Safety The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standar ds and the German A ppliance Safety Law . However , we also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about the following safety information. Prior to initial start-up • Observe the &qu[...]

Operating Instructions 7 Child Safety • P ackaging materials (e.g. films, st yr ofoam) can be dangerous for chil- dren. Ther e is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from children. • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to tamper with the contro ls or play with the appliance. • P ets and c[...]

Operating Instructions 8 2 Disposal Packaging Dispose of the packaging material correctly . All packaging materials used are envir onmentally friendly an d can be disposed of without any danger to the environment. • Plastic parts can be recycled and ar e identified as follows: • Cardboar d packaging is manufactured fr om recycled paper and shou[...]

Operating Instructions 9 Description of the Appliance Fr ont view Deter gent dispenser drawer Detergent dispenser drawer Main door Screw feet (height- adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Control panel Flap in front of drain pump Rating plate (behind door) Pre-wash detergent / soaking agent or water softening agent if used Main wash de[...]

Operating Instructions 10 Contr ol panel Pr ogramme selector The progr amme selector is used to select the washing cycle (for example water level, drum move- ment, number of rinses, spin speed) and the temperatur e ac- cording to the type of washing. OFF Switches the washing machine off, the machine is switched on at all other positions. COTT ONS /[...]

Operating Instructions 11 EASY -CARES Main wash cycle for easy-care fabrics (mixed fibr es) at 40 °C to 60 °C. EASY IRON position: Main wash cycle at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics which, after washing with this pr ogramme, only r equire a gentle ir on, if any ironing at all. DELICATES Main wash cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C. WOOL P (hand[...]

Operating Instructions 12 Pr ogramme option buttons The progr amme options buttons are used to adapt the washing progr amme to suit the degree of soil- ing of the washing. The progr amme options are not needed for normally soiled washing. The different functions can be combined together depending on the progr amme. PRE WASH Warm pr e wash before th[...]

Operating Instructions 13 Consumption data The values given in the following table for selected progr ammes were calculated under standar d conditions . They pr ovide a useful guide for operation in the home. What does UPDA TE mean? The control system of your machine is fully electronic. The software which determines this control system can be r ep[...]

Operating Instructions 14 Befor e the first wash 0 Run a washing cycle without washing (COTT ONS 95, with half the amount of detergent). This removes any residues fr om the drum which may have been left during manufacturing. Pr eparing a W ash Load Sorting and pr epar ing a wash load • Sort washing according to the car e symbol and type (see &quo[...]

Operating Instructions 15 W ashing Types and Car e Symbols The care symbols help you chos e the corr ect washing programme. Washing should be sorted accor ding to type and care symbol. The tem- peratur es indicated in the care symbols ar e the maximum temperatur es. Cottons ç Fabrics made fr om cotton and linen wi th this care symbol will with- st[...]

Operating Instructions 16 Deter gent and Conditioners Which deter gent and conditioners ? Only use detergents and conditioner s that are suitable for use in wash- ing machines. Alway s follow th e manufacturer's instructions. Quantities of deter gent and conditioners ? The quantity to be used will depend on: • degree of soiling of the washin[...]

Operating Instructions 17 Running a washing cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing pr ogramme: – Select the progr amme and temperature with the pr ogramme selector . – Select any progr amme options if requir ed. 2. If necessary, change the spin speed / select RINSE HOLD. 3. Set the[...]

Operating Instructions 18 Setting the Washing Pr ogr amme 3 See "Progr amme tables" for a suitable programme, corr ect temperatur e and possible progr amme options to suit the type of washing. 0 1. Set the pr ogramme selector to the desired washing pr ogramme with the desired temper ature. The expected duration of the progr amme selected [...]

Operating Instructions 19 Changing the spin speed /Selecting the rinse hold function If requir ed, change the spin speed for the final spin/select rinse hold: Changing the spin speed 0 Continue pressing the sp in speed/RINSE HOLD but- ton until the indicator for the desired spin speed is illuminated. 3 If you do not change the spin speed, the final[...]

Operating Instructions 20 Setting the delay time r / soaking dur ation Delay timer The DELA Y TIMER button allows the start of a washing progr amme to be delayed by 1 hour up to a maximum of 19 hour s. 0 To do this, pr ess the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desir ed start delay is shown in the multi display , for example 12h for a 12 hour [...]

Operating Instructions 21 Opening and closing the door 0 Open: Pull the handle on the door . 0 Close: Press the door firmly closed. The displays DOOR and START/P AUSE show when the appliance is switched on whether the door can be opened: 3 If – the display DOOR flashes red, – then the error code E4 0 flashes in the multi display , – and the M[...]

Operating Instructions 22 Add deter gent / conditioner 3 For instructions concerning deter gent and conditioner s, see "Detergents and conditioners". 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser dr awer . press in the flap on the dr awer so as to be able to grasp the handle(1), and pull out the dr awer (2). 2. Adding detergent / conditioner 3. Push [...]

Operating Instructions 23 Starting the washing pr ogramme 0 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Start the washing progr amme: Press the ST ART / PAUSE button The washing progr amme is started or starts at the end of the time delay set. 3 If the DOOR display flashes red when the START / PAUSE button is pressed, the door is not pr operly closed. [...]

Operating Instructions 24 W ashing Progr amme Progr ess Progr amme progr ess display Prior to the start, the progr amme steps chosen are displayed by the Progr amme progr ess display . During the washing progr amme the current progr amme step is displayed. Multi-display The expected time remaining (in minutes) to the end of the pr ogramme is displa[...]

Operating Instructions 25 Changing the washing pr ogramme Changing or cancel ling the wash programme 0 1. Press the ST ART/PAUSE button. 2. Turn the programme selector to OFF . The washing pr ogramme is cancelled. 3. If requir ed, set a new washing progr amme. Otherwise, turn the pro- gramme selector to DRAIN and press the START / PAUSE button. 3 T[...]

Operating Instructions 26 W ashing cycle is complete /Removing the washing. Once the washing progr amme has come to an end, END illuminates on the progr amme progr ess display . If RINSE HOLD was selected, the display beside the START/ P AUSE button flashes. 0 1. After a rinse hold, the water must firs t be pumped out: – Either press the START / [...]

Operating Instructions 27 Pr ogramme T ables Wa sh i n g The tables do not show all the possibl e settings, only those most likely to be selected for everyday purposes. Typ e o f wa shi ng ; care symbol Max. load (dry weight) 1) 1) A 10 litre bucket holds a pproximately 2. 5 kg of dr y washing (cot ton). Progr amme selector; temperatur e P ossible [...]

Operating Instructions 28 Separ ate conditioning / star ching Separate rinse Separate spin Typ e o f wa sh in g Max. Load (dry weight) Pr ogramme selector Cottons / linen 5k g STARCHING Typ e o f wa sh in g Max. Load (dry weight) Pr ogramme selector Cottons / linen 5k g GENTLE RINSE Easy-car es 2.5 kg Delicates 2.5 kg Woollens / Han d Wash 2k g Typ[...]

Operating Instructions 29 Maintenance and Cleaning Contr ol panel Important! Do not use househol d furniture polish or abrasive cleaner s to clean panel and operating parts. 0 Wipe over the op er ating panels wi th a damp cloth. Use warm water . Deter gent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser dr awer should be cleaned from time to time. 0 1. Pu[...]

Operating Instructions 30 7. Use a brush to clean the entire compartment area of the washing machine, particularly also the nozzles on the top side of the compartment. 8. Set the deter gent dispensing drawer into the guide tr acks and push it in. Wa sh i n g Ma c h i n e D r u m The washing machine dru m is made from rust-fr ee stainless steel. Any[...]

Operating Instructions 31 Cleaning the dr ain pump P aper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing ma- chine with th e washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump. Therefor e the drain pump should be cleaned at least once a year . 1 Warning! Switch off [...]

Operating Instructions 32 What to do if... T rouble Shooting If the appliance is not working correc tly , please carry out the following checks before contacting your local AEG Service Force Centr e. Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below , or to re- pair a fault caused by incorrect us e or installation, a char ge will be ma[...]

Operating Instructions 33 No water flows. Fault c ode E10 ap- pears. The display RINSE + flashes Water tap is cl osed. Open th e water tap. Filter in scr ew connection of the inlet hose is blocked. Close the water ta p. Unscrew the hose from the tap, re- move the filter and clean un- der running water Water tap is blocked with limescale or is fault[...]

Operating Instructions 34 Water runs out fr om under the washing ma- chine. The scr ew connection on the inlet hose is leaking. Tighten the inlet hose scr ew connection The drainage hose is leaking. Check the drainage hose a nd replace it if necessary . The washing drain pump cover is not correctly closed. Close cover correctly. Washing is caug ht [...]

Operating Instructions 35 The door cannot be opened when the ap- pliance is switche d on. The door is locked due to a high water level or a high temperature. (the DOOR dis- play is off). Wait unti l the DOOR display lights up green. If it is still necessary to open the door: turn the pr ogramme selector to OFF turn the pro gramme selector to DRAIN.[...]

Operating Instructions 36 If the washing r esults are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are pr esent in the drum • Insufficient detergent has been added. • Incorrect deter gent was used. • Stains were not pr e-treated. • Progr amme or temperature was not set corr ectly . • If using modular detergents, th[...]

Operating Instructions 37 Carrying out an emer gency emptying • If the washing machine no longer pumps out the water , emergency emptying must be carried out. • If the washing machine is located in a room in which below fr eezing temperatur es might occur , emergenc y emptying must be carried out. Furthermore: unscr ew the inlet hose from the w[...]

Operating Instructions 38 When the water is completely drained: 6. Push the plug secur ely into the em ergency emptying hose and turn it clockwise to secure it. 7. Replace the emergency emptyi n g hose in its holder . 8. Put on the flap and close. Additional Rinse (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However , [...]

Operating Instructions 39 Child Safety Featur e If the child safety featur e is set, the door cannot be closed and no washing progr amme can be started. Setting the child safety feature 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob on the inside of the door clock- wise as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The rotary knob must not be in a vertical position after[...]

Installation and connection instructions 40 Installation and connection instructions Installation Safety Pr ecautions • When moving do not tilt the washin g machine onto its fr ont or onto its right hand side (viewed from the front). This is to pr event the pos- sibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Before installation inspect t[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 41 Installation of the appliance T ransporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right hand side (viewed from the fr ont). This is to prevent the possibility of the electronic components becoming wet. • Never transport the unit without the transport packaging and bo[...]

Installation and connection instructions 42 3 The special spanner A and the caps B (2 each) and C (1 each) are supplied with it. 3. Remove the screw D, including the compr ession spring with the special spanner A. 4. Cover the hole with the cap C. Important! When fitting the plastic caps, press until they snap into the rear panel secur ely . 5. Rem[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 43 Installation-Site pr eparation • The installation surface must be clea n, dry and level. Do not install on a deep pile carpet. • Minor unevenness of the floor surface should never be levelled out by laying pieces of wood, card or sim ilar materials, but should always be compensated for by adjusting t[...]

Installation and connection instructions 44 Levelling the appliance 3 Self adjusting foot: The rear foot of your washing machine is designed like a spring leg. This makes the mach ine very stable even at high spin speeds. If the washing machine is still not stable during spinning, proceed as follows: 0 1. Set the three adjust able feet to the nomin[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 45 Electrical Connection Any electrical work requir ed to inst all this appliance should be car ried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING - THIS APPLIA NCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, mak[...]

Installation and connection instructions 46 P erm anent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the requ ir ed load in compliance with the current [...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 47 W ater connection 3 The washing machine is provided with safety devices pr eventing back- contamination of the water supply and complies with local water au- thority requir ements. This appliance is designed to be pe rmanently plumbed into your home’s water supply . Before connecting up the machine to [...]

Installation and connection instructions 48 Inlet Hose Connection A pressur e hose of 1.35m in length is supplied. If a longer inflow hose is requir ed, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose scr ew co nnections is permissible, available from AEG Service For ce Centres. – Hose sets in lengths of 2. 2 m, 3.5 m , and 5 m are av[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 49 Wa te r D ra in a g e The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed usin g the plas tic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring ther e is an air break between the dr ain hose [...]

Installation and connection instructions 50 If you intend the dr ain hose from the washing machine to empty into a sink, make sure tha t the sink is empty and the plug hose is not blocked. Use the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. Important! The end o f the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped-out water . Otherwise, the water could be su[...]

Installation and connec tion instructions 51 T echnical data Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Height Adjustment approx. +1 0 / -5 mm Load (depending on the progr amme) max. 5 kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning see r ating plate Water pr essure 1-1 0 bar (=1 0-1 00 N /cm 2 = 0.1-1.0 Mpa)[...]

Warranty conditions 52 W arr anty conditions Gr eat Britain Standar d guaran tee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if withi n 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part ther eof is proved to be defective by reas on only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discr etion repair or r eplace the same FREE OF CHA[...]

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Index 54 Index A Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 44 C Changing the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 , 39 Circulation pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 31 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . 9 , 11 , 16 , 17 , 22 , 28 Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ,[...]

Service & Spare Parts 55 Service & Spar e Parts & Spar e Parts If after carrying out the nece ssary ch ecks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centr e. In guarantee customers should ensu re that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not [...]

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