AEG L72950, L74950 User Manual
LAVAMAT 72950 - 74950
User Manual Washing Machine
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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.
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an
integral part of our 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. And please pass it to any future owner
of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information
Contents
Contents
Safety information 6
Product Description 10
Detergent dispenser drawer 10
Control panel 11
Display 12
First use 13
Personalization 14
Acoustic signal 14
Child safety lock 14
Daily use 15
Load the laundry 15
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 15
Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 16
Select the temperature 16
Select the Spin speed, Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option 16
Selected the desired option 17
Prewash option 17
Stain option 18
Sensitive option 18
Select an additional rinse 18
Time Saving option 18
Select the Start/Pause 19
Select the Delay Start 19
Altering an option or a running programme 20
Interrupting a programme 20
Cancelling a programme 20
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Contents
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Opening the door after the programme has started 20
At the end of the programme 21
Washing programmes 22-25
Programme information 26-27
Washing hints 28
Sorting the laundry 28
Temperatures 28
Before loading the laundry 28
Maximum loads 29
Laundry weights 29
Removing stains 30
Detergents and additives 30
Quantity of detergent to be used 31
Degrees of water hardness 31
International wash code symbols 33
Care and cleaning 34
Descaling 34
After each wash 34
External cleaning 34
Detergent dispenser drawer 34
Drain pump 35
Water inlet filter 36
Frost precautions 37
Emergency emptying out 37
Something not working 38
Technical Data 42
Consumption value 43
Contents
Installation 44
Unpacking 44
Positioning and levelling 46
Water inlet 46
Water-stop device 47
Water drainage 47
Electrical connection 48
Enviroment concerns 49
Packaging materials 49
Old machine 49
Ecological hints 49
Guarantee 50
Customer service centres 52
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Safety information
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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.
• It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the
appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to
another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant
warnings.
• You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during
transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged,
contact your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus
temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours
before using for the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in
any way.
• During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do
not touch it!
• Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please
check into the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard,
sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to
the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer’s
recommendations of quantities.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or
pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and
the inner drum.
• 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.
• This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance
with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard. Should the appliance
drum light need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
spare parts.
Installation
• 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. See relevant
section in the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on
its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to
allow air to circulate freely
• Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the
“dangers of freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
Safety information
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Use
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.
• Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual.
• 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.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should
not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be
taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in
the machine.
• Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel,
the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing
machine is accessible.
Child Safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with
reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This washing machine is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To avoid this the
machine incorporates special feature. To
activate this device, rotate the button
(without pressing it) inside the door
clockwise until the groove is horizontal.
If necessary use a coin. To disable this
device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
Safety information
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Product description
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Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
Detergent dispenser drawer
1
Control panel
2
3
Drum light
4
Door opening handle
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash phase used for prewash
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN -
option.
Rating plate
5
Drain pump
6
7
Three adjustable feet; The rear
foot on the left-hand side is
automatic
Control panel
Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be
indicated with the numbers given in this table.
Control panel
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ALGODÓN ECO
EXPRESS INTENSIVO
20 MIN - 3KG
SPORT
INTENSIVO
OUTDOOR
SEDA
LENCERÍA
LANA PLUS
MANTAS
CENTRIFUGAR
OFF
1
Programme selector dial
1
TEMPERATURE button
2
3
SPIN REDUCTION button
OPTIONS button
4
5
OK button
ALGODÓN
ANTIBACTERIAS
40-60 MIX
TEJIDOS
GRUESOS
SINTÉTICOS
PLANCHA
FÁCIL PLUS
DELICADOS
TEJIDOS
DE MODA
ACLARADO
DESCARGA
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TIEMPO
TEMP.
RPM
OPCIONES
OK
2 3 4 5 6
TIME SAVING button
6
START/PAUSE button
7
8
DELAY START button
Display
9
INICIO DIFERIDO
START/PAUSA
7 8
Display
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Display (9)
1
2
3
9
4 5 6 7 8
9.1
Temperature - symbol
9.2
Spin Speed, Rinse Hold , Night Cycle - symbols
9.3
Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN ,
DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE
The programme progress display shows the washing phases of the selected
programme.
During a washing cycle, a black line flashes under the washing phase symbole of
the running programme. At the end of each washing phase, the line under the
corresponding symbol becomes fixed.
If the symbol OVERDOSAGE lights up at the end of the programme, it indicates that
too much detergent has been used.
9.4
Options: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE
9.5
DOOR - symbol (Door locked)
This symbol indicates if the door can be opened:
● the symbol is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is performing a
washing programme.
● the is off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished.
9.6
TIME SAVING - option symbol
Display
9.7
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
maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.
After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Delay start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears
on the display for about 3 seconds (for example
previously selected programme is displayed.
The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display.
The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when remains 1
hour, the time decreases every minute.
2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the
90’), then the duration of the
Incorrect option selection
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected,
the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow light of button
7 starts flashing.
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Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for
example
E20 (see paragraph «Something not working»).
End of the programme
When the programme has finished a flashing zero 0 is displayed, the DOOR
symbol disappears and the door can be opened.
9.8
DELAY START - symbol
9.9
CHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol
First use
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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.
Personalization
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with the acoustic device, which sounds in the following
cases:
● at the end of the cycle
● in the event of operating problems
By pressing the
acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems).
By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.
3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the
Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the
worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.
This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working.
There are two different ways to set this option:
● before pressing the button 7 it will be impossible to start the machine.
● after pressing the button 7 it will be impossible to change any other
programme or option.
To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds
buttons until the CHILD SAFETY LOCK appears (disappears) on (from) the display.
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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.
Attention! Do not embed the laundry
between the door and the rubber joint.
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener
Your new appliance was designed to reduce
water, energy and detergent consumption.
1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it
stops. Measure out the amount of
detergent required, pour it into the main
wash compartment and, if you wish
to carry out the prewash phase, pour the
detergent into the compartment marked
. If you wish to perform the stain
function , pour the stain remover into the
compartment .
Daily use
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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.
Use
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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. water level, drum movement,
number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
The pilot light of button
the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position O= Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position
O, to switch the machine off.
For the description of each washing programmes of the selector dial, cons
chapter «Washing programmes».
Attention!
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine
is working, the yellow pilot light of button
Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not
perform the new selected programme.
7 starts to flash and the Display shows the duration of
ult the
7 will flash 3 times and the message
Select the temperature (button 2)
Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want
your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by
the washing machine.
The maximum temperatures for each washing programme can be checked in the
paragraph «Washing programmes».
The symbol of cold wash corresponds to ().
Select the spin speed, Night cycle or Rinse hold option (button 3)
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry
to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.
For the maximum spin speed forseen for each programme consult the chapter
«Washing programmes».
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,
HOLD symbol will flash on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the
pilot light of button
7 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water
0 and RINSE
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