AEG 74650 manual

LAVAMA T 74650 - 76650 User manual Washing machine 132963641.qxd 14/10/2008 8.59 Pagina 1[...]

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Contents Instructions for the user 6 Safety information 6 Product description 9 Detergent dispenser dr awer 9 Control panel 1 0 Display 1 1 Indicator pilot lights 12 First use 13 P ersonalization 13 Acoustic signals 13 Child safety lock 13 Daily use 14 Load the laundry 14 Measure out the deter gent and the fabric softener 14 Select the requir ed pr[...]

Opening the door after the progr amme has started 19 At the end of the progr amme 19 Washing pr ogrammes 20 Progr amme information 22 Preparing the wash cycle 23 Sorting out the laundry 23 Temper atures 23 Before loading the laundry 23 Maximum loads 24 Laundry weights 24 Removing stains 25 Detergents and additives 25 Quantity of detergent to be use[...]

Installation 37 Unpacking 37 P ositioning and levelling 39 Water inlet 39 Water-stop device 40 Water dr ainage 40 In the interest of the envir onment 42 Electrical connection 42 P ermanent connection 43 Environmental concerns 44 P ackaging materials 44 Old machine 44 Ecological hints 44 5 Contents 132963641.qxd 14/10/2008 8.59 Pagina 5[...]

6 Instructions for the user Safety information Prior to using for the fir st time ● The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal r equirements on the safety of appliances. However , as manufacturer s, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes . Y ou MUST read them car efully before[...]

7 ● Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. ● Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance. ● Under no circumstances should you attempt to r epair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced per sons may cause inju[...]

● Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum pr oducts should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, car e should be taken to ensure that the fluid is r emoved from the garment before placing in the machine. ● Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug fr om the socket; always take hold of the pl[...]

9 Pr oduct description Y our new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective tr eatment of laundry with low water , energy and deter gent consumption. The E E C C O O v v a a l l v v e e system allows total use of detergent and r educes water consumption therefor e saving energy . Deter gent dispenser dr awer Compartment for detergent use[...]

10 Control panel Contr ol panel Below is a picture of the pr ogramme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table. Progr amme selector dial SPIN button PREW ASH button ST AIN button SENSITIVE button TIME button Display ST ART/PAUSE button DELA Y START button Indicator pilot lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8[...]

11 Control panel Display (7) Child safety lock - symbol Duration of selected pr ogramme After selecting a progr amme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05 ). The dur ation is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the pr ogramme has started, the time remaining[...]

Progr amme progr ess display The display shows the different washing pr ogramme phases. After the appliance starts operating, the display show the r elevant symbol of the washing phase which is running: WASHING, RINSING, DRAINING, SPINNING. Door symbol This symbol indicates if the door can be opened: ● symbol on: the door cannot be opened. The ap[...]

13 Use Fir st Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material fr om the drum. P our 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent dr awer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 90° or 95°C, without any laundry [...]

14 Use Daily Use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards . Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close the door firmly . Y ou must hear a click during closing. Attention! Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint. Measur e out the dete[...]

Select the r equired pr ogramme by means of pr ogramme selector dial ( 1 ) Y ou can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing progr amme tables (see «Washing Progr ammes»). Turn the pr ogramme selector dial to the requir ed programme. The pr ogramme selector determines the type of washing cycle ([...]

16 Use Pr ogramme option buttons Depending on the progr amme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired pr ogramme and before depr essing the button 8 . When these buttons are pr essed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pr essed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option i[...]

17 Use SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the r elative pilot light remains lit, the washing duration will be r educed to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time . The display will show the decreased washing time. Select the ST ART/PAUSE (Button 8 ) To start the selected pr ogramme, press the butto[...]

18 Use Cancelling the delayed start ● set the washing machine to PAUSE by pr essing the button 8 ; ● press button 9 once until the symbol 0’ is displayed; ● press the button 8 again to start the pr ogramme. Important! ● The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing progr amme again. ● The door will be locked through[...]

19 Use Opening the door after the pr ogramme has started First set the machine to pause by pr essing the button 8 . After a few minutes the symbol 7.5 goes off and the door can be opened. If the symbol 7.5 is still lit and the door r emains locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the [...]

20 Washing pr ogrammes * STAIN option can be selected only at the temper ature of 40°C or higher . ** If you select the SUPER QUICK option by means of TIME button, we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = r educed load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning r esults. W ashing pr ogrammes P[...]

21 Washing pr ogrammes W ashing pr ogrammes P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e / / T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e T T y y p p e e o o f f l l a a u u n n d d r r y y O O p p t t i i o o n n s s D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n o o f f p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e DELICATE RINSES Separate rinse cycle for hand washed i[...]

22 Progr amme information 20 MIN.-30 KG This progr amme can be selected with the following options: Spin Speed Reduction and DELA Y START. This progr amme must be used for slightly soiled cotton or synthetic items. Pr ogramme duration: 20 minutes . ECONOMY This progr amme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temper atur[...]

23 Preparing the wash cycle Pr eparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’ s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites , coloureds, synthetics , delicates, woollens . T emperatur es Befor e loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together . Whi[...]

24 Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing pr ogramme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full ; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no mor e than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and e[...]

25 Preparing the wash cycle Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and deter gent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fr esh stains with cold water . For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water . Oil based paint : : moisten with benzi[...]

26 Preparing the wash cycle ● powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens , ● liquid detergents , preferably for low temper ature wash progr ammes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only . The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appr opriate compartments of the dispenser drawer befor e[...]

Car e and cleaning Y ou must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply , before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately fr om any laundry washing, and according to the softening [...]

2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water . 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing ma- chine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber , with a brush. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser dr awer in the [...]

Dr ain pump The pump should be inspected regularly 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 pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the[...]

30 Care and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 1 0. Close the pump door . Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the progr amme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until th[...]

7. replace the emer gency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; 8. screw the pump again and close the door . Fr ost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temper ature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose fr om the tap. 2. Place the end of the emergency[...]

32 What to do if... What to do if... Certain problems ar e due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer . Before contacting your local Service Centr e, please carry out the checks listed below . During machine operation it is possible that the y y e e l l l l o o w w pilot light of butt[...]

33 What to do if... Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low . • Refer to r elevant paragr aph in «water drainage» section. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 • Check the dr ain hose connection. The drain filter is c[...]

34 What to do if... No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. Problem Cause possible/Solution The door will not open: The progr amme is still running. • W ait until the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • W ait un[...]

35 Technical data T echnical Data Dimensions Width Height Depth (door included) 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Water supply pr essure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MP a 0,8 0 MP a Maximum Load Cotton 7 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm (L 74650) 1600 rpm (L 76650) If you are unable to identify or solve the pr oblem, contact our service centre. Befor e telephoning, make a n[...]

36 Consumption value 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 temperatur e and on the ambient temperature. (*) «Cottons Economy» at 60°C with a load of 7 kg is the refer ence programme for the data entered in the ener gy labe[...]

Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be r emoved before using the appliance. Y ou are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be r efitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, car efully lay machine on it’s back to r emove the polystyrene base fr om the bottom. 2. [...]

4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer s. 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and r emove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corr esponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 7. Connect the water inlet hose as [...]

P ositioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor . Make sure that air cir culation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Before placing it on small tiles , apply a rubber coating. Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboar d or similar materials under the machine. If it [...]

3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to pr event leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations r equirements. Check the mi[...]

When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres . An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service For ce Centre. The joining piece must h[...]

In the inter est of the environment Washing machines should be connect- ed to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment befor e being dis- charged safely into a river . It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is dis- charged dir ectly int[...]

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wir es in the mains lead of your appli- ance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the green and yellow (earth) wir e to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol or coloured gr een and yellow . Co[...]

Envir onmental concerns P ackaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are r ecyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them pr operly in appropriate collection container s. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help t[...]

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