AEG L74952A3 User Manual

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LAVAMAT 74952A3

User manual

Washing Machine

2 Contents

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality 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.

CONTENTS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	3
SAFETY INFORMATION	3
General safety	3
Installation	4
Use	4
Child Safety	5
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	5
Detergent dispenser drawer	6
CONTROL PANEL	6
Display (7)	7
Indicator pilot lights (10)	8
FIRST USE	8
PERSONALIZATION	8
Acoustic signals	8
Child safety lock	8
DAILY USE	9
Load the laundry	9
Measure out the detergent and the fabric
softener	9
Select the required programme by means of
programme selector dial (1)	10
Select the desired TEMPERATURE (Button 2)
	10
Select the spin speed (SPIN Reduction) or the
RINSE HOLD option (Button 3)	11
Programme option buttons	11
Select the PREWASH option (Button 4)

11 Select the STAIN option (Button 5) 11 Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 6)

Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE)

	12
Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8)	12
Select the DELAY START (Button 9)	12

Altering an option or a running programme 13

Interrupting a programme	13
Cancelling a programme	13
Opening the door after the programme has
started	13
At the end of the programme	13
WASHING PROGRAMMES	14
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS	18
Sorting out the laundry	18
Temperatures	18
Before loading the laundry	18
Maximum loads	19
Laundry weights	19
Removing stains	19
Detergents and additives	20
Degrees of water hardness	20
CARE AND CLEANING	20
Descaling	21
After each wash	21
Maintenance wash	21
External cleaning	21
Detergent dispenser drawer	21
Washing drum	22
Door seal	22
Drain pump	22
Cleaning the water inlet filters	24
Frost precautions	25
Emergency emptying out	25
WHAT TO DO IF…	25
TECHNICAL DATA	29
CONSUMPTION VALUES	29
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	30
INSTALLATION	30
Unpacking	30
Positioning and levelling	32
Water inlet	32
Water-stop device	34

		Safety information	3

Water drainage	34	Packaging materials	36
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION	35	Ecological hints	36
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS	35

Subject to change without notice

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read carefully & keep for future reference.

•The safety of Your appliance 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.

•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 appliance for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier.

•If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures. Store it 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 and children 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
192010	•	as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum.
192010		hems or torn material.
		Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without
-	•	Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and
- 00		maintenance.
132943360	•	Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs
132943360		carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact

your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

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Installation

•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

•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 standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.

•If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.

•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.

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 and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed or dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label

•Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.

•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.

•As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine.

•The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing.

•Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items which have been washed in water or require airing.

•Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-through-to- dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer.

•Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.

•Never use your new appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the appliance is accessible.

Product description	5

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.

•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 inside the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a 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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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

The NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

6 Control panel

2Control panel

3Door opening handle

4Rating plate

5Drain pump

6Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent used for prewash . The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme.

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 .

CONTROL PANEL

Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the display. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.

1Programme selector dial

2TEMPERATURE button (TEMP.)

3SPIN reduction button (U/MIN.)

4PREWASH button (VORWÄSCHE)

5STAIN button (FLECKEN)

6TIME SAVING button (ZEITSPAREN)

7START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSE)

8DELAY START button (ZEITVORWAHL)

9Display

Display (7)

7.17.2

7.3

7.5

7.4

7.1 Child safety lock symbol

7.2

•Duration of 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.

•Alarm codes : in the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see chapter «What to do if...»).

•End of programme : when the programme has finished a blinking zero is displayed, the symbol 7.5 (Door locked) disappears on the display, the pilot light of button 8 goes out and the door can be opened.

•Incorrect option selection : if an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for a few seconds and the yellow pilot light of button 8 light starts blinking.

•Delay Start : the selected delay (20 hours max) set by the relevant button appears on the display for a few seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme

is displayed. The symbol 7.3 will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour. When only 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.

7.3Delay Start - symbol

7.4Programme progress display : the display shows the different washing programme

phases. After the appliance starts operating, the display show the relevant symbol of the washing phase which is running: = WASHING, = RINSING, = DRAINING, = SPINNING - symbols

7.5 Door lock symbol

This symbol indicates if the door can be opened:

•symbol on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is running or the appliance has stopped with water left in the tub.

• symbol off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished.

Indicator pilot lights (10)

If the OVERDOSAGE (OVERDOSERING) pilot light 10.1 illuminates at the end of the programme, it indicates that too much detergent has been used.

When the appliance is performing additional rinses the EXTRA RINSE (EXTRA SPOELEN) pilot light 10.2 illuminates. To add an additional rinse, please see chapter «Select an additional rinse».

FIRST USE

• Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.

•Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.

•Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature 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 main wash compartment and start the machine.

PERSONALIZATION

Acoustic signals

The machine is provided with an 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 unattended and not to 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 button 8 : it will be impossible to start the machine.

•after pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol 7.1 appears or disappears on or 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.

WARNING!

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 deter-

gent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry

out the prewash phase, pour the deter-

gent into the compartment marked .

If you wish to perform the stain function, pour the stain remover into the compartment marked with an arrow.

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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.

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 8 starts blinking.

The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. On position the programme is reset and the machine is switched off.

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position , to switch the machine off.

If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the yellow pilot light of button 8 will blink 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 desired TEMPERATURE (Button 2)

When selecting a programme, the appliance automatically proposes the default temperature provided for that programme.

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.

By selecting position (Cold) the machine will wash with cold water. To be used for extremely delicate items, such as curtains.

For the maximum and the minimum available wash water temperature, see «Washing programmes».

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Select the spin speed (SPIN Reduction) or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 3)

When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.

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. The relevant light will light up.

RINSE HOLD : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking , the symbol 7.5 appears on the display and the pilot light of button 8 is off. The door is locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.

To empty the water out please read chapter «At the end of the programme».

Programme option buttons

Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 8 .

When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.

If an incorrect option is selected, the in yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds.

For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter «Washing Programmes».

Select the PREWASH option (Button 4)

Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. 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 light will light up.

Select the STAIN option (Button 5)

Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant light will light up.

This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.

If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain compartment marked with an arrow.

Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 6)

This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appliance.

DAILY : by pressing button 6 once , the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry.

SUPER QUICK : by pressing button 6 twice the relative pilot light remains lit, the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time. On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time.

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Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE)

This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water.

Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds: the pilot light 10.2 comes on. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the pilot light 10.2 goes off.

Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8)

To start the selected programme, press the button 8 , the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking.

The symbols 7.4 and 7.5 appear on the display to indicate that the appliance starts operating and that the door is locked.

To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 8 : the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking.

To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 8 again. If you have chosen a delayed start with button 9 , the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about a few seconds.

Select the DELAY START (Button 9)

Before you start the programme , if you wish to delay the start, press the button repeatedly, to select the desired delay.

The selected delay time value (up to 20 hours) will appear on the display for a few seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again.

You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 8 .

The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button.

The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press button 8 to put the machine in pause. Add the laundry, close the door and press button 8 again.

Selecting the delayed start.

•Select the programme and the required options.

•Select the delay start.

•Press button 8 : the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired.

Cancelling the delayed start

•Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 8 ;

•Press button 9 once until the symbol ’ is displayed;

•Press the button 8 again to start the programme.

The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.

The Delay Start can not be selected with the draining programme.

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