AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 76825 User Information

AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 76825 User Information

Electrolux washing machine user information

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LAVAMAT 76825
Washing Machine
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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 76825 Washing Machine User information...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Operating Instructions Safety ............Description of the appliance .
  • Page 4 Installation and connection instructions ....26 Safety information concerning installation ......26 Installing the appliance .
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using the appliance for the first time • Follow the “Installation and connection instructions”. • 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.
  • Page 6: General Safety

    General safety • Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified/ authorised service engineers. • Never use the appliance when the electrical cable is damaged or the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged to such an extent that the inside of the appliance is openly accessible.
  • Page 7: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Screw feet (height adjustable) Control panel Spin/RINSE HOLD button DELAY TIMER button Additional programme buttons START/PAUSE button Multi-display Programme progress display DOOR indicator OVERDOSING indicator Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Plinth flap/ Drain pump Programme selector...
  • Page 8: Programme Tables

    Programme tables Programme ENERGY SAVING COTTONS/LINEN 95, 60, 40, 30 40-60 MIX EASY-CARES 60, 50, 40, 30 EASY IRON 40 DELICATES 40, 30 WOOL/SILK (Hand-washing) 40, 30, COLD GENTLE RINSE DRAIN SPIN REFRESH 1) A 10 litre bucket contains approx. 2.5 kg 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 chapter “Consumption values”.
  • Page 9 Washing types and care symbols Energy-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites or coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for cottons/linen, which is indicated for various wash temperatures. Items which according to their care label are normally washed separately at 40 °C or at 60 °C, can be washed together in this programme.
  • Page 10: Before The First Wash

    Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 2 litres 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.
  • Page 11: Running A Wash Cycle

    Running a wash cycle Opening the door/loading washing 1. Open the door: pull the handle on the door. When the appliance is switched on, the DOOR and START/PAUSE indica- tors show whether the door can be opened: DOOR indicator illuminated green illuminated green illuminated red or not illuminated...
  • Page 12: Switching On The Appliance/Selecting A Programme

    hardness range 1 (=soft). Your local water company will provide you with information about water hardness in your area. 1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 2. Add the detergent/conditioner. 3. Push the detergent drawer in fully. Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle Conditioner/Wash-care...
  • Page 13: Changing The Spin Speed/Selecting Rinse Hold

    Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold The washing machine suggests the maximum permitted spin speed suitable for the selected pro- gramme. You can reduce this spin speed: To do this, press the Spin/RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the required indicator is illuminated. The spin speed for the final spin can be changed even during the pro- gramme.
  • Page 14: Pre Wash

    PRE WASH Warm pre-wash before the main wash that follows automatically; with intermediate spin for COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES, without inter- mediate spin for DELICATES. STAIN For heavily soiled or stained washing. Stain removal agent will be rinsed into the wash at the optimum point in the programme. Can only be set for wash temperatures of 40°C and upwards as stain re- movers only become effective at higher temperatures.
  • Page 15: Starting A Programme

    Starting a programme 1. Check that the tap is turned on. 2. Select a programme. 3. Press the START/PAUSE button. The programme is started, or will start after the delay timer has counted down. If after pressing the START/PAUSE button E40 flashes in the multi-dis- play, the END indicator flashes 4 times and at the same time an acous- tic signal sounds 4 times, the door has not been correctly shut.
  • Page 16: End Of The Wash Cycle/Removing The Washing

    End of the wash cycle/removing the washing At the end of the programme, END lights up on the programme progress display. The door can be opened as soon as the DOOR indicator is lit green. 1. Open the loading door and remove the washing. 2.
  • Page 17: Child Safety Device

    Child safety device If the child safety device has been activated, the door can no longer be shut. Activating the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise di- rection as far as it will go.
  • Page 18: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 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.
  • Page 19: What To Do If

    What to do if... Remedying small faults yourself If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown in the multi-display: – E10 (Problems with the water inflow), – E20 (Problems with the water outflow), – E40 (door open), please consult the following table.
  • Page 20 Problem The washing machine vibrates when operating or is not stable. Washing has not been spun. Water is running out from under the washing machine. Wash water is foaming excessively. At the end of the washing cycle, the spin stops. The OVERDOSING indicator lights up.
  • Page 21: If The Wash Result Is Not Satisfactory

    Problem The door cannot be opened when the wash- ing machine is switched Washing is heavily creased. If the wash result is not satisfactory The washing is grey and there are limescale deposits in the drum • Too little detergent was used. •...
  • Page 22: Carrying Out An Emergency Drain

    Carrying out an emergency drain Warning! Prior to carrying out an emergency drain, switch off the washing machine and remove the power plug from the power point. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain! 1.
  • Page 23: Drain Pump

    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. Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no for- eign bodies present in the pockets or in between the items to be washed.
  • Page 24: Disposal

    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 your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
  • Page 25: Technical Data

    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)
  • Page 26: Installation And Connection Instructions

    Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information concerning 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 to the mains.
  • Page 27: Installing The Appliance

    Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning: The washing machine is very heavy. There is a risk of injury. Exercise care when lifting the appliance. • Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front).
  • Page 28 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts...
  • Page 29 5. Remove the bracket D. 6. Tighten up the six smaller bolts C. 7. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the ad- hesive tape on the door seal. 8. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the correspond- ing plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction...
  • Page 30: Where To Install

    Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph “Water inlet”. Where to install Important! The washing machine must not be operated in a room where there is a danger of frost. There is a risk of frost damage or ad- verse effect on the perfomance of the machine.
  • Page 31: Electrical Connection

    Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
  • Page 32: Connecting To The Water Supply

    Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.
  • Page 33: Water Inlet

    Water inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. • Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. • This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1.
  • Page 34 When discharging into a stand- pipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90 cm (35.4’’) and no less than 60 cm (23.6’’) above floor level. The upright standpipe should have a minimum, length of 30 cm (12’’) from the bottom of the el- bow to the top of the pipe (see diagram).
  • Page 35: Guarantee/Customer Service

    Guarantee/Customer Service Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...
  • Page 36: European Guarantee

    European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications:- •...
  • Page 37 Tržaška 132, 1000 Ljubljana Electrolux Slovakia s.r.o., Electrolux Domáce spotrebièe SK, Seberíniho 1, 821 03 Bratislava Konepajanranta 4, 28100 Pori Electrolux Service, S:t Göransgatan 143, S-105 45 Stockholm Tarlabaþý caddesi no : 35 Taksim Istanbul 129090 Ìîñêâà, Îëèìïèéñêèé ïðîñïåêò, 16, ÁÖ „Îëèìïèê“...
  • Page 39: Service And Spare Parts

    0870 5 929 929 For Customer Service in the Republic of Ireland please contact us at the ad- dress below: AEG/ Electrolux Group (Ire) Ltd Long Mile Road/ Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 1 4090754 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie...
  • Page 40 132 977 210-01-180806-02 Subject to change without notice...

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