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- Page 1 LAVAMAT 63742 VI Instruction booklet Washing machine...
- Page 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Instruction for the user Safety information Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Display Indicator pilot lights First use Personalisation Acoustic signals Child safety lock Daily use Load the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial Select the spin speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option Programme option button Select the PREWASH option... - Page 4 Contents Opening the door after the programme has started At the end of the programme Washing programmes Programme information Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardness Care and cleaning...
- Page 5 Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage In the interest of the environment Electrical connection Permanent connection Building-in Preparation and assembly of the door Environment concerns Packaging materials Old machine Ecological hints Contents...
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Page 6: Instruction For The User
Safety information Prior to using for the first time • The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. - Page 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 repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.
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Page 8: Child Safety
Safety information • This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. • Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. •... -
Page 9: Product Description
Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover . The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. -
Page 10: Control Panel
Control panel Control panel Programme selector dial SPIN button PREWASH button STAIN button SENSITIVE button TIME button Display START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Indicator pilot lights Table of symbols Handwash, Rinse Hold, Child Safety Lock... -
Page 11: Display
Display (7) Duration of selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for 2.05 example ). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. -
Page 12: Indicator Pilot Lights
Control panel Indicator pilot lights (10) After having pressed the button When the pilot light the machine is operating. The DOOR pilot light ( be opened: light on: the door cannot be opened. ● light blinking: the door is opening. ●... -
Page 13: First Use
First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Run a cotton cycle at 90° or 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. -
Page 14: Daily Use Load The Laundry
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. You must hear a click during closing. -
Page 15: Select The Required Programme By Means Of Programme Selector Dial
Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) The machine is now switched on. You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. -
Page 16: Programme Option Button
Programme option button Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the button When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated yellow pilot light of the button blinks 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds. -
Page 17: Select The Time Option
Select the TIME option (Button 6) This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the washing machine. DAILY: by pressing this button once, the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry. SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the relative pilot light remains lit, the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time. -
Page 18: Select An Additional Rinse
Selecting the delayed start. Select the programme and the required options. ● Select the delay start. ● Depress button ● will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button ●... -
Page 19: Cancelling A Programme
Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to now select a new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button blinks some minutes and then goes off, the door can be opened. If the DOOR remains locked the pilot light machine is already heating, that the water level is too high. -
Page 20: Washing Programmes
Washing programmes Washing programmes P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m 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 T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e White and coloured COTTONS... - Page 21 Washing programmes P P r r o o g g r r a a m m m m 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 T T e e m m p p e e r r a a t t u u r r e e DELICATE Separate rinse cycle for...
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Page 22: Programme Information
Programme information Programme information EASY IRON WOOL PLUS HANDWASH DELICATE RINSES DRAIN SPIN REFRESH ECONOMY O/OFF By selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses. Washing programme for machine washable wool well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the “hand washing”... -
Page 23: Preparing The Wash Cycle
Preparing 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. Temperatures 95° or 90° 60°/ 50° 40°-30°- Cold Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. -
Page 24: Maximum Loads
Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme 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 more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. -
Page 25: Removing Stains
Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh 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 benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain;... -
Page 26: Quantity Of Detergent To Be Used
Preparing the wash cycle • powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, • liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. -
Page 27: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning You 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 from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. -
Page 28: Washing Drum
Care and cleaning 2. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. 3. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. 4. Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the recess. -
Page 29: Drain Pump
Drain 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 draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. -
Page 30: Water Inlet Filter
Care and cleaning replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Water 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. 1. -
Page 31: Frost Precautions
Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. 2. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. -
Page 32: What To Do If
What to do if... What to do if... Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, 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 button the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:... - Page 33 Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: Possible cause/Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section.
- Page 34 What to do if... Problem The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: No water is visible in the drum: If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre.
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Page 35: Technical Data
Technical Data Dimensions Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Consumption value Programme White Cottons 95° Cottons 60° (*)Cotton ECONOMY 60° Cottons 40° Synthetics 60° Delicates 40° Wool/ Handwash 30° 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. -
Page 36: Installation
Installation 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. 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. - Page 37 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. 5. Remove the bracket D and refit the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum.
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Page 38: Positioning And Levelling
Installation Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation 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, cardboard or similar materials under the machine. -
Page 39: Water-Stop Device
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 requirements. A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa is required for safe operation of the appliance. - Page 40 Installation 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 Force Centre.
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Page 41: In The Interest Of The Environment
In the interest 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 before 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 directly into a river or stream... -
Page 42: Permanent Connection
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indi- cated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local AEG/ELECTROLUX Service Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine. -
Page 43: Building-In
Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. When installing the appliance into the kitchen furniture ensure, if possible, the hoses are placed in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance. This will help to pre- vent the hoses from becoming kinked or trapped. - Page 44 Installation c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x15 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig. B), adjust the door and tighten the screw again.
- Page 45 Installation Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forward as the adjoining plinth line will allow. The reason for placing the base in this position is to allow a small strip of beading to be fitted in front of the appliance feet.
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Page 46: Environment Concerns
Environment concerns Environment concerns 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 collection containers. Old machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. - Page 48 www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk...