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- Page 1 LAVAMAT 74920 User manual Washing Machine...
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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
Safety information Water-stop device ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Water drainage Packaging materials Ecological hints ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Subject to change without notice 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. -
Page 4: Installation
Safety information Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. -
Page 5: Product Description
Product description • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (with- out pressing it) inside the door clockwise un- til the groove is horizontal. -
Page 6: Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for pre- wash . The prewash detergent is added at the be- ginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash . Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft- ener, starch). -
Page 7: Display
START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Indicator pilot lights Table of Symbols = Rinse hold = Handwash = Cold = Child safety lock 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 . -
Page 8: Indicator Pilot Lights
Indicator pilot lights (10) This symbol indicates if the door can be opened: • symbol on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is running or the appliance has stopped with water left in the tub. • symbol is blinking: the door is opening. •... -
Page 9: Daily Use
Daily use • Before pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to start the machine. • after pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol 7.1 appears or disappears on or from the display. -
Page 10: Select The Required Programme By Means Of Programme Selector Dial
Daily use 2. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount 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 11: Programme Option Buttons
Daily use Programme option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selec- ted after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 8 . When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. -
Page 12: Select The Delay Start (Button 9)
Daily use down. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks 3 times and the message Err is displayed for a few seconds. Select the DELAY START (Button 9) Before you start the programme , if you wish to delay the start, press the button re- peatedly, to select the desired delay. -
Page 13: Cancelling A Programme
Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started When the machine is working and through the delay time, the door is locked. If, for any reason, it is necessary to open it, set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button 8 . -
Page 14: Washing Programmes
Washing programmes WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi- Options partment mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry COTTON SPIN REDUCTION 95° - 60° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Long spin PREWASH Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm STAIN... - Page 15 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi- Options partment mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry DELICATE SPIN REDUCTION 40°- 30 RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Short spin PREWASH Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm STAIN...
- Page 16 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Com- - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maxi- Options partment mum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry BLANKET SPIN REDUCTION 40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed at 800 rpm Max.
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Page 17: Helpful Hints And Tips
Helpful hints and tips HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 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. Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. -
Page 18: Quantity Of Detergent To Be Used
Care and cleaning The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: • powder detergents for all types of fabric •... -
Page 19: Maintenance Wash
Care and cleaning Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash: •... -
Page 20: Door Seal
Care and cleaning Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent. Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and ob- jects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: •... - Page 21 Care and cleaning When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump cover by turning it anti- clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli- ers, if necessary. Always keep a rag near- by to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover.
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Page 22: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters
Care and cleaning Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn't fill, it takes a long time to fill with water, the starting button blinks yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..."... -
Page 23: Frost Precautions
What to do if… Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, pro- ceed 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 24 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. •...
- Page 25 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth- er one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose;...
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Page 26: Technical Data
Technical data Problem Possible cause/Solution The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distrib- uted in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may hap- pen several times before the unbalance disap- Spinning starts late or the machine does pears and normal spinning can resume. -
Page 27: Consumption Values
Consumption values Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa Maximum 0,8 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration (KWh) (litres) (Hours.Minutes) White Cottons 95° Cottons 60° For the duration of 1.20 Cotton ECO 60°... - Page 28 Installation 1. After removing all the packaging, careful- ly lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3.
- Page 29 Installation 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the pol- ystyrene block fitted on the door seal. 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas- tic plug caps supplied in the bag contain- ing the instruction booklet.
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Page 30: Positioning And Levelling
Installation Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the ma- chine 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 31: Water-Stop Device
Installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. -
Page 32: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. 2. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. -
Page 33: Environment Concerns
Environment concerns WARNING! Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be car- ried out by a Service Centre. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. - Page 36 www.aeg-electrolux.com/shop...
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