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- Page 1 LAVAMAT 74850 - 74850 M User Manual 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 Contents Instruction booklet Safety information Product Description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Display First use Personalization Acoustic signal 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 temperature Select the Spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option Selected the desired option... - Page 4 Contents Cancelling a programme Opening the door after the programme has started At the end of the programme Washing programmes Programme information Preparing the wash cycle Sorting 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...
- Page 5 Contents Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage In the interest of the environment Electrical connection Permanent connection Enviroment concerns Packaging materials Old machine Ecological hints Guarantee/Customer Service...
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Page 6: Instruction Booklet
Safety information Instruction booklet 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. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. - Page 7 Safety information • 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, clean 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 • Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed. -
Page 9: Product Description
Product description Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The N N e e w w j j e e t t system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy. -
Page 10: Control Panel
Control panel Control panel Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table. Programme selector dial TIME button TEMPERATURE button START/PAUSE button SPIN button DELAY START button OPTION button Display OK button... -
Page 11: Display
Display Display (9) Temperature indicator and COLD symbol Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE The programme progress display shows the washing phases of the selected programme. - Page 12 Display The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed 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 programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
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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 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. -
Page 14: 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 15: Select The Required Programme By Means Of Programme Selector Dial
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»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. -
Page 16: Selected The Desired Option
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme, and RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the pilot light of button goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. -
Page 17: Stain Option
The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for COTTON and SYNTHETIC fabrics, whereas in the programmes for DELICATE fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant symbol will appear on the display. STAIN option Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). -
Page 18: Select The Start/Pause
The display will show the shorted washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled laundry only. Press the START/PAUSE (button 7) To start the selected programme, press the button ; the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operating and the door is locked. -
Page 19: Altering An Option Or A Running Programme
Cancelling the delayed start: set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button ● press the button until the symbol 0’ is displayed; ● press the button again to start the programme. ● The button cannot be selected with DRAIN programme Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. -
Page 20: At The End Of The Programme
At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button pilot light goes off, a blinking appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes. If you have choosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, follow the below instruction to empty the water out: : turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF ●... -
Page 21: Washing Programmes
Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of the 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 Options Temperature programme SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE Main wash, Rinses HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE Long spin at maximum White and coloured... - Page 22 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Description of the 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 Options Temperature programme SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE Main wash VISCOSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE Rinses...
- Page 23 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ D D e e s s c c r r i i p p t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h 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 Options p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e Temperature...
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Page 24: Programme Information
Programme information Programme information The washing programme for white cottons. This program eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the washing by HYGIENE 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way the action is more effective. Put into the compartment STAIN a special additive for hygiene and select the option STAIN. - Page 25 Programme information Programme information Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this program, OUTDOOR SPORTS do not add any additives. This programme is suitable for washing heavily soiled sport items. The machine will add automatically a prewash phase SPORT INTENSIVE before the main wash to eliminate mud stains.
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Page 26: Preparing The Wash Cycle
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 for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, 95°... -
Page 27: 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 28: Detergents And Additives
Preparing the wash cycle Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). -
Page 29: Quantity Of Detergent To Be Used
Preparing the wash cycle Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturers’ recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX»... -
Page 30: Care And Cleaning
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. -
Page 31: Washing Drum
Care and cleaning 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. 5. Clean all parts of the washing ma- chine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. -
Page 32: Drain Pump
Care and cleaning 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. -
Page 33: Water Inlet Filter
Care and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. -
Page 34: Frost Precautions
Care and cleaning 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 35: 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 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some acoustic signals... - Page 36 What to do if... Problem Possible cause/Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. The machine fills then empties • Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» immediately: section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged.
- Page 37 What to do if... Problem Cause possible/Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. The door will not open: • Wait until the DOOR symbol disappears. There is water in the drum. •...
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Page 38: Technical Data
What to do if... 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 purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Technical Data Width 60 cm... -
Page 39: Consumption Value
Consumption value Consumption value Water consumption Energy consumption Programme duration Programme (lltres) (KWh) (Minutes) White Cottons 95° Cottons 60° 1.35 (*)Cotton ECONOMY 60° 1.19 Cottons 40° 0.75 Synthetics 60° Delicates 40° 0.55 Wool/Handwash 40° 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 40: 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 41 Installation 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. 5. Remove the bracket D and tighten up the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal.
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Page 42: 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 43: Water-Stop Device
Installation The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations requirements. - Page 44 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 45: In The Interest Of The Environment
Environment concerns In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or... -
Page 46: Permanent Connection
Installation If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appli- ance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E»... -
Page 47: Enviroment Concerns
Environment concerns Enviroment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >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: Guarantee/Customer Service
Guarantee/Customer Service Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG-Electrolux , undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur- chase this AEG-Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •... - Page 49 Guarantee/Customer Service For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at: www.serviceforce.co.uk Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading "Something not working" When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details: 1 Your name, address and postcode.
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