AEG L74850, LAVAMAT 74850 Manual

LAVAMAT 74850

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

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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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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

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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	51

6 Safety information

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.

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•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.

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Use

•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.

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• 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.

10 Product description

Product description

Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.

1		Detergent dispenser drawer											5			Rating plate
		Control panel														Drain pump
2												6
		Drum light														Three adjustable feet; The rear
3												7
																foot on the left-hand side is
	4	Door opening handle
																automatic

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.

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Control panel

Henceforth the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will be indicated with the numbers given in this table.

ALGODÓN ECO	OFF	ALGODÓN					9
								INICIO DIFERIDO
EXPRESS INTENSIVO		ANTIBACTERIAS
20 MIN - 3KG		40-60 MIX
SPORT		TEJIDOS
INTENSIVO		GRUESOS
OUTDOOR		SINTÉTICOS
SEDA		PLANCHA
		FÁCIL PLUS
LENCERÍA
		DELICADOS
LANA PLUS		TEJIDOS
CENTRIFUGADO		DE MODA	TEMP.	RPM	OPCIONES	OK	TIEMPO	START/PAUSA
		ACLARADO
SUAVE
CENTRIFUGAR		DESCARGA
	1		2	3	4	5	6	7	8

	1	Programme selector dial	6	TIME SAVING button
		TEMPERATURE button		START/PAUSE button
	2		7
		SPIN REDUCTION button		DELAY START button
	3		8
		OPTIONS button		Display
	4
			9
		OK button
	5

12 Display

Display (9)

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9.1Temperature - symbol

9.2Spin Speed, Rinse Hold , Night Cycle - symbols

9.3Programme 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.

9.4Options: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE

9.5DOOR - 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.

9.6TIME SAVING - option symbol

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9.7The 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.

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 90’), then the duration of the 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.

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.

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.

9.8DELAY START - symbol

9.9CHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol

14 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.

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 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems).

By pressing these 2 buttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated.

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 4 and 5 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 .

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.

16 Use

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 7 starts to flash and the Display shows the duration of 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, consult the 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 7 will flash 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme.

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, 0 and RINSE 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