AEG LAVAMAT 76650 A3 User Manual

AEG LAVAMAT 76650 A3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 76650 A3 User manual Washing Machine...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place.
  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Read carefully & keep for future reference. • The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re- quirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Safety information • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs car- ried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. •...
  • Page 5: Child Safety

    • Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. • Never use your new appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the appliance is accessible. Child Safety •...
  • Page 6: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
  • Page 7: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages. Programme selector dial SPIN reduction button (CENTRIFUGEREN) PREWASH button (VOORWAS) STAIN button (VLEKKEN PLUS) SENSITIVE button (BEHOEDZAAM)
  • Page 8 Display (7) 7.1 Child safety lock symbol • Duration of selected programme: after selecting a programme, the duration is dis- played in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the pro- gramme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
  • Page 9: Indicator Pilot Lights

    Indicator pilot lights (10) If the OVERDOSAGE (OVERDOSERING) pilot light10.1 illuminates at the end of the pro- gramme, it indicates that too much detergent has been used. When the appliance is performing additional rin- ses the EXTRA RINSE (EXTRA SPOELEN) pilot light 10.2 illuminates.
  • Page 10: Daily Use

    Daily 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 firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing.
  • Page 11: Select The Required Programme By Means Of Programme Selector Dial

    2. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»).
  • Page 12: Select The Spin Speed (Spin Reduction) Or The Rinse Hold Option (Button 3)

    Daily use Select the spin speed (SPIN Reduction) or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 3) When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.
  • Page 13: Select An Additional Rinse (Extra Rinse)

    Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE) This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water. Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds: the pilot light 10.2 comes on. This function stays permanently on.
  • Page 14: Altering An Option Or A Running Programme

    Daily use Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 8. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme se- lector dial to and then to the new programme position.
  • Page 15: Washing Programmes

    Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the appli- ance will come out of the energy saving status. WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of...
  • Page 16 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry SYNTHETICA 60° - Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 3.5 kg - Reduced load 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
  • Page 17 Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry CENTRIFUGEREN Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option selected which ends with water left in the tub.
  • Page 18 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry OUTDOOR 40° - Cold Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 Max. load 2.5 kg Special programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items.
  • Page 19: Helpful Hints And Tips

    Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 7 kg White and fast coloured cotton. This programme can be selected for slightly or nor- mally soiled cotton items.
  • Page 20: Maximum Loads

    Helpful hints and tips Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: • Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; •...
  • Page 21: Detergents And Additives

    Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with de- tergent paste.
  • Page 22: Descaling

    Care and cleaning Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water soft- ening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the forma- tion of lime deposits.
  • Page 23: Washing Drum

    Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1.
  • Page 24 Care and cleaning Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump cover by turning it an- ti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover.
  • Page 25: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has fin- ished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re-tight- ened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it.
  • Page 26: Frost Precautions

    What to do if… 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 27 During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic sig- nals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: •...
  • Page 28 What to do if… Problem The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: The door will not open: Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged.
  • Page 29 Problem The machine vibrates or is noisy: Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The machine makes an unusual noise: No water is visible in the drum: The display shows the alarm code Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been re- moved.
  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Technical data If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and pur- chase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Electrical connection...
  • Page 31: Installation Instructions

    The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.
  • Page 32 Installation 3. Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyr- ene block fitted on the door seal.
  • Page 33: Positioning And Levelling

    6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 7. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet». Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
  • Page 34 Installation 1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. 2. Connect the hose with the angled con- nection to the machine. Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right de- pending on the position of your water tap. 3.
  • Page 35: Water-Stop Device

    Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop de- vice, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the window «A». Should this oc- cur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Serv- ice Centre to replace the hose.
  • Page 36: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection 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 Centre. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door.
  • Page 37: Packaging Materials

    Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collec- tion containers. Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: •...
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