AEG L74640 User Manual
ÖKO-LAVAMAT 74640 update
The environmentally friendly washing machine
User information
Dear Customer,
Please read this instruction book carefully before using the appliance.
Please ensure you fully understand the safety instructions on the first
pages of this instruction book.
Retain the instruction book for future reference, and pass it on to any
future owners.
The warning triangle and / or key words (Warning!, Caution!, Impor-
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tant!) give information that is important for your safety or the function of the appliance is highlighted. It is imperative that this
information is observed.
0 1. This symbol guides you step by step through the operation of the
appliance.
2. ...
This symbol gives you additional information and practical tips on using
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the appliance.
Tips and information about the economical and environmentally
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friendly use of the machine are marked with the clover leaf.
In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain information on how to remedy these faults yourself. See the section
"What to do if ..."
Printed on recycled paper.
Thinking ecologically means acting ecologically ...
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Contents
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environmental tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Detergent dispenser drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programme selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Programme option buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Consumption data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
What does UPDATE mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparing a Wash Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sorting and preparing a wash load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Washing Types and Care Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detergent and Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Which detergent and conditioners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Quantities of detergent and conditioners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Water softening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Running a washing cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Brief instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Washing Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the spin speed/Selecting the rinse hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the delay timer / soaking duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Opening and closing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading the washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Add detergent / conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Starting the washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Washing Programme Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the washing programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Washing cycle is complete/Removing the washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Programme Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Separate conditioning/starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Separate rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Separate spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Detergent Dispenser Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washing Machine Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Main door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
If the washing results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Carrying out an emergency emptying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Additional Rinse (RINSE+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Child Safety Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installation and connection instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installation-Site preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installation on a Suspended Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Water pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Inlet Hose Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Water Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Pump head of greater than 1m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Warranty conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1 Safety
The safety features of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted
technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, we
also consider it our obligation as a manufacturer to inform you about
the following safety information.
Prior to initial start-up
• Observe the "Installation and Connection Instructions" in this in-
struction book.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures
are below freezing: Store the washing machine at room temperature
for a few hours before putting it into operation.
Intended Use
• The washing machine is only intended for washing normal domestic
washing. If the appliance is used for any other purpose or incorrectly
operated, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages
which may result.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this
product in any way.
• Only use detergents which are suitable for automatic washing ma-
chines, and follow the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer.
• Garments which have been in contact with flammable solvents
should not be washed. Also bear this in mind when washing precleaned washing.
• Do not use the washing machine for dry-cleaning.
• Dyes and bleaching agents may only be used if specifically permitted
by the manufacturer of these products. We cannot be held liable for
any damages.
• This appliance must be connected to the cold water supply only.
• Damage due to frost is not covered by the guarantee. If the washing
machine is located in a room in which below freezing temperatures
may occur, emergency emptying must be carried out (see "carrying
out an emergency emptying“).
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Operating Instructions
Child Safety
• Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for chil-
dren. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging well away from
children.
• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow
children to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.
• Pets and children have been known to climb into washing machines.
Please check the drum before use.
• When disposing of the appliance, cut off the mains cable, and destroy
the plug. Disable the door lock to prevent young children being
trapped inside.
General Safety
• Repairs to washing machines must only be carried out by qualified
personnel. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service
Force Centre.
• Never operate the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged or
the control panel, work top or base area are damaged allowing internal components to be accessible.
• Switch off the appliance and isolate from the mains supply before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
• If the appliance will be out of operation for an extended period of
time, unplug it from the mains.
• Do not use the mains cable to remove the plug from the socket. Al-
ways pull the plug itself.
• Adapters and extension cables must not be used. There is a danger
of overheating!
• Do not clean the washing machine with a water jet. There is a danger
of electric shock!
• During high temperature wash programmes the glass of the door may
become hot. Do not touch!
• Allow the water to cool down before cleaning the drain pump, carry-
ing out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency.
• Small animals/pets can chew on power cables and water hoses. This
can lead to the risk of electric shock and water damage to the appliance and property. Keep small animals away from the appliance.
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Operating Instructions
2 Disposal
Packaging
Dispose of the packaging material correctly. All packaging materials
used are environmentally friendly and can be disposed of without any
danger to the environment.
• Plastic parts can be recycled and are identified as follows:
>PE<
>PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding (always CFC-free)
>POM< for polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips
• Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and
should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.
When disposing of the washing machine!
Cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug. Disable the door catch to
prevent young children becoming trapped inside. Use an authorised
disposal site.
for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in
the interior.
2 Environmental tips
To save water and energy, and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips.
• Do not use a pre-wash for normally soiled washing.
• It is more economical to wash full loads.
• When washing small loads, reduce the detergent by half to two
thirds.
• Pre-treat stains, and then wash at a lower temperature.
• Use the energy-saving programme when washing light to normally
soiled garments.
• In hard water areas, the use of a water softening agent can reduce
the amount of detergent necessary. See manufacturers recommendations.
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Description of the Appliance
Front view
Operating Instructions
Detergent
dispenser drawer
Screw feet (heightadjustable);
rear left: Automatic
adjustment foot
Detergent dispenser drawer
Main wash detergent
in powder form and
water softening
agent if required
Stain removers
Control panel
Rating plate
(behind door)
Main door
Flap in front of
drain pump
Pre-wash detergent/
soaking agent or
water softening
agent if used
Liquid conditioners
(fabric softener,
starch)
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Operating Instructions
Control panel
Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button
Programme op-
tion buttons
DOOR Indicator
Multi-display
DELAY TIMER button
START/ PAUSE button
Programme selector
The programme selector is used
to select the washing cycle (for
example water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin
speed) and the temperature according to the type of washing.
Programme progress display
Programme selector
OVER DOSING indicator
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OFF
Switches the washing machine
off, the machine is switched on
at all other positions.
COTTONS/ LINEN
Main wash cycle for Cottons/Linen at 30 °C to 95 °C
ENERGY SAVING position: Energy-saving programme at approx. 67 °C
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for lightly to normally soiled cottons, with an extended wash time
(cannot be combined with the QUICK WASH option).
Operating Instructions
EASY-CARES
Main wash cycle for easy-care fabrics (mixed fibres) at 40 °C to 60 °C.
EASY IRON position: Main wash cycle at 40 °C for easy-care fabrics
which, after washing with this programme, only require a gentle iron, if
any ironing at all.
DELICATES
Main wash cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C.
WOOL P (hand wash)
Main wash cycle (cold to 40 °C) for machine-washable woollens and for
woollen fabrics and silk carrying the symbol ï (hand wash).
GENTLE RINSE
Separate gentle rinsing e.g. for rinsing hand-washed fabrics (2 rinsing
cycles, liquid conditioner from æ compartment is rinsed in, short spin).
STARCHING
Separate starching, separate softening, separate conditioning of wet
washing (1 rinse, liquid conditioner is washed in from the compartment
æ, and a spin).
DRAIN
Pump out the water at the end of a rinse hold (without spinning).
The effect of Rinse Hold is that the washing is left to soak in the last
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rinse water, without spinning.
SPIN
Draining of the water after a rinse hold and spin, or separate spin of
hand-washed cottons/linen.
SHORT SPIN
Draining of the water at the end of a rinse hold and short spin or separate short spin for delicate fabrics (easy-cares, delicates, woollens).
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Operating Instructions
Programme option buttons
The programme options buttons are used to adapt
the washing programme to suit the degree of soiling of the washing. The programme options are not
needed for normally soiled washing.
The different functions can be combined together
depending on the programme.
PRE WASH
Warm pre wash before the main washing cycle
which follows on automatically; with intermediate
spin for COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES, without
intermediate spin for DELICATES.
If RINSE HOLD has been selected, no spinning will take place at all.
SOAKING
Approx. 50 minutes at 30°C. Can be extended to a maximum of
10 hours and approx. 20 minutes with the DELAY TIMER button.
The main wash programme then follows automatically.
QUICK WASH
Shortened main wash cycle for lightly soiled washing.
STAIN
For heavily soiled or stained washing. In-wash stain treatment products
are washed in at the optimum point in the programme cycle. Can only
be selected with wash temperatures of 40°C and above, as stain treatment products are only effective at higher temperatures.
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When the WOOL/P (hand wash) setting is chosen, the programme op-
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tions cannot be selected (any buttons that are pressed have no effect).
Operating Instructions
Consumption data
The values given in the following table for selected programmes were
calculated under standard conditions. They provide a useful guide for
operation in the home.
Programme selector/
temperature
COTTONS/LINEN 95 5 45 1.70
COTTONS/LINEN 60
COTTONS/LINEN 40 5 49 0.60
EASY-CARES 40 2.5 54 0.50
DELICATES 30 2.5 50 0.30
WOOL/ P (hand wash) 30 2 48 0.20
1) Note: The selected programme is tested in accordance with EN 60 456. The
consumption values, however, can deviate depending on the following: water
pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, washing
type and quantity, the detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and the
selected programme options.
1)
Load
in kg
5 42 0.94
Water
in litres
What does UPDATE mean?
The control system of your machine is fully electronic. The software
which determines this control system can be reprogrammed. If a further improvement to washing technology is introduced by AEG then
your machine can be updated.
The cost of the update will be advised at the time of the request. For
further information regarding this please contact the AEG Customer
Care Department.
Energy
in kWh
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Operating Instructions
Before the first wash
0 Run a washing cycle without washing (COTTONS 95, with half the
amount of detergent).
This removes any residues from the drum which may have been left
during manufacturing.
Preparing a Wash Load
Sorting and preparing a wash load
• Sort washing according to the care symbol and type (see "Washing
types and care symbols").
• Empty all pockets.
• Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
• In order to prevent bunching up of washing and damage to washing,
close zippers, button up duvet covers and pillow cases, and tie up
loose straps such as from aprons.
• Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags,
anoraks etc.).
• Coloured, knitted fabrics, as well as wool and fabrics with appliqués
should be turned inside out.
• Place small and delicate items (e.g. socks, tights and stockings, bras
etc.) in a washing net, or pillow case.
• Handle curtains with care. Metal rollers or burred, plastic rollers must
be removed or tied into a net or bag. We cannot accept liability for
damage.
• Do not wash coloured and white washing together. This could discol-
our white washing or turn it grey.
• New, coloured washing often contains excessive dye. Wash these sep-
arately the first time.
• Mix small and large items of washing. This improves washing effi-
ciency and the washing is more evenly distributed during the spinning cycle.
• Shake out washing before placing into the washing machine.
• Do not place folded washing into the drum.
• Observe tips such as "wash separately“ and "wash separately several
times".
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Operating Instructions
Washing Types and Care Symbols
The care symbols help you chose the correct washing programme.
Washing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The temperatures indicated in the care symbols are the maximum temperatures.
Cottons ç
Fabrics made from cotton and linen with this care symbol will withstand maximum wash actions and high temperatures. The COTTONS /
LINEN programme is appropriate for this type of washing.
Linen èë
Fabrics made of cotton and linen which carry this care symbol will
withstand maximum wash actions. The COTTONS / LINEN programme is
appropriate for this type of washing.
Easy-cares êí
Fabrics such as treated cotton, cotton mixed fabrics, viscose and synthetics which carry this care symbol need a softer wash action. The
EASY CARES / EASY IRON programme is appropriate for this type of
washing.
Delicates ì
Fabrics such as those with layered fibres, micro fibres, viscose, synthetics,
as well as curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful
handling. The DELICATES programme is appropriate for this type of
washing.
Wool and particularly sensitive washing 9ìï
Fabrics such as wool, wool mixtures and silk with this care symbol require a very gentle wash cycle. The WOOL /P (hand wash) programme
is suitable for this type of washing.
Important! Fabrics with this care symbol ñ (do not wash!) must not
be washed in washing machines.
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Operating Instructions
Detergent and Conditioners
Which detergent and conditioners?
Only use detergents and conditioners that are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Quantities of detergent and conditioners?
The quantity to be used will depend on:
• degree of soiling of the washing
• degree of hardness of the water supply
• load
If the manufacturer does not indicate the amounts to use for smaller
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loads, for half-loads use a third less than the amount recommended for
a full load, and for smaller loads and EASY IRON use half the amount
recommended for a full load.
Please follow the detergent and conditioner manufacturers’ instructions for use and dosing recommendations.
Water softening
For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards) a water
softening agent can be used. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
Then always add the appropriate amount of detergent (underdosing)
for hardness class I (soft). Your local Water Authority can advise you on
the hardness of the water in your area.
Water hardness details
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Hardness class
I - soft 0 - 7 to 125
II - medium hard 7 - 14 125 - 250
III - hard 14 - 21 250 - 375
IV - very hard greater than 21 greater than 375
Water hardness in °dH
(German hardness scale)
Water hardness in ppm
(Parts Per Million)
Operating Instructions
Running a washing cycle
Brief instructions
A washing cycle consists of the following steps:
0 1. Set the correct washing programme:
– Select the programme and temperature with the programme selector.
– Select any programme options if required.
2. If necessary, change the spin speed/select RINSE HOLD.
3. Set the DELAY TIMER if required.
4. Open the door and load the washing.
5. Close the door.
6. Add the detergent/conditioner.
7. Start the washing programme with the START/PAUSE button.
When the washing programme has ended:
Important! If the washing cycle ended with a rinse hold, carry out
DRAIN, SPIN, or SHORT SPIN before opening the door.
8. Open the door and remove the washing.
9. Switch off the washing machine: Set the programmes selector to OFF.
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Operating Instructions
Setting the Washing Programme
See "Programme tables" for a suitable programme, correct temperature
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and possible programme options to suit the type of washing.
0 1. Set the programme selector to
the desired washing programme
with the desired temperature.
The expected duration of the
programme selected is displayed
in the multi display in minutes.
2. If required, select programme option(s):
The indicator of the programme selected lights up.
– To change the selection press another button.
– To cancel a selection, press the button again.
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