Electrolux group user information washing machine ko-lavamat 74689 (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for AEG LAVAMAT 74610
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LAVAMAT 74610 Washing machine User information...
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Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety.
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are mi- nus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
General safety • Repairs to the washing machine must only be carried out by qualified service engineers. • Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible.
Programme overview Programme ECO (ENERGY SAVING) (COTTONS/LINEN) 95, 60, 40, 30 40-60 MIX (EASY-CARES) 60, 50, 40, 30 l (EASY IRON) 40 (DELICATES) 40, 30 (WOOL/SILK/HAND- WASH) 40, 30, (COLD) (DELICATE RINSE) (DRAIN) (SPIN) a (REFRESH) 1) A 10 litre bucket holds approximately 2.5kg dry washing (cotton). 2) Programme settings for tests in accordance with or in the style of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the section “Consumption values”.
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Energy saving programme at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled cottons/linen. Programme for normally to heavily soiled cottons/linen. Programme for cottons/linen for which are labelled for different wash temperatures. Items which according to their care symbols are normally to be washed separately at 40 °C or at 60 °C, can be washed together in this programme.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 1 litre of water through the detergent drawer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next programme is started and the economy valve can function properly. 3.
Running a washing cycle Opening the door/Loading the washing 1. To open the door: gently pull the handle on the door. When the machine is switched on, the lights (START/PAUSE) indicate whether the door can be opened: light (DOOR) lit green lit green lit red or is off...
1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as the stop. 2. Add the detergent/additives. 3. Push the drawer in fully. Washing powder/tablets for the main wash Softeners/ wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments/ starch Washing powder/tablets for the main wash If you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartment for the pre-wash detergent, add the water softener to the main wash detergent in the left-hand compartment.
Changing the spin speed/Selecting rinse hold The washing machine suggests the maximum permitted speed that is suitable for the selected pro- gramme. You can reduce this speed: Press the spin/ button a number of times until the desired indicator lights up. The speed for the final spin can still be altered during the programme.
PRE-WASH Warm pre-wash before the main wash cycle which follows automati- cally; with intermediate spinning for (EASY-CARES), without intermediate spinning for STAIN For heavily soiled or stained items. Stain treatment is rinsed in at an optimal time in the programme. Only for wash temperatures of 40°...
Programme progress • The programme progress display shows the programme step that is currently being carried out. – (Prewash) – (Main wash) – (Rinse) – (Extra Rinse) – (Spin) – (End) • The multi-display shows the estimated time remaining (in hours and minutes) until the end of the programme.
(RINSE HOLD) has been selected: Following a rinse hold display. The water must first be drained off: – Either turn the programme knob to press the without spinning), – turn the programme knob to the spin speed, if necessary, and press the PAUSE) (the water will be drained and the washing spun).
Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 2.
What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown in the multi-display: – E10 (Problems with water inflow), – E20 (Problems with water outflow), – E40 (door open), please have a look at the following table.
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Problem The transit bar has not been removed. The washing machine The screw feet have not vibrates when operating been adjusted properly. or is not stable. There is very little washing in the drum (e.g. just one bathrobe). Screw connection on the in- let hose is leaking.
Problem Fabric softener was not rinsed in, the compart- ment w for condition- ers is full of water. The door cannot be opened when the wash- ing machine is switched Washing is heavily creased. If the wash results are not satisfactory Washing is grey and scale is being deposited in the drum •...
There are white residues on the washing. • This is due to the insoluble ingredients in modern detergents. They are not caused by insufficient rinsing. Shake or brush the washing. If possible turn the washing inside out before washing. Check your choice of detergent. Especially with dark colours it is advisable to use liquid detergents.
Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e. g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Please make sure before loading the washing that there are no foreign bodies in the pockets or caught between the washing.
Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x Width x Depth Depth when door is open Height adjustment Load (depending on programme)
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus- tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc- es connect an appliance that is damaged.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. •...
Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 off) and C (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 3. Remove screw D with its compres- sion spring using special spanner A. 4. Turn sealing cap C upside down as shown in the illustration. 5.
If the appliance is to stand on a plinth: In order for the appliance to be se- cure on the plinth, fixing plates*) must be mounted, into which the appliance is inserted. If the appliance is to stand on floors that vibrate, e. g. floors of wooden joists with deal boards: If possible, install the appliance in one corner of the room.
Electrical connection Details about the voltage, type of supply and the fuses required are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is next to the doorway. Connecting to the water supply Important! • This appliance must not be connected to the hot water system. •...
Water inflow A 1.50 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer water inlet hose is required, only original hoses are to be used. The Customer Care Department stocks hose kits of different lengths. Sealing rings are either inserted in the plastic nuts of the threaded hose fitting or are included as spare parts .
Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Depart- ment stocks outlet hoses of different lengths.
In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Part- ner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In these countries our AEG agents’ own guarantee conditions are appli- cable. Please obtain further details direct. Autres agences étrangères assurant le service après-vente Dans ces pays, les conditions de garantie des concessionnaires de la ré-...
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Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instruc- tions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners.