Electrolux LAVAMAT 74950 User Manual

LAVAMAT 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

Instruction booklet 6

Safety information 6

Product Description 9

Detergent dispenser drawer 9

Control panel 10

Display 11

First use 13

Personalization 13

Acoustic signal 13
Child safety lock 13

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Daily use 14

Load the laundry 14
Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 14
Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 15
Select the temperature 15
Select the Spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option 15
Selected the desired option 16
PREWASH option 17
STAIN option 17
SENSITIVE option 17
Select an additional rinse 17
TIME option 17
Press the START/PAUSE 18
Select the DELAY START 18
Altering an option or a running programme 19
Interrupting a programme 19

Contents

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Cancelling a programme 19
Opening the door after the programme has started 19
At the end of the programme 20

Washing programmes 21

Programme information 24

Preparing the wash cycle 26

Sorting the laundry 26
Temperatures 26
Before loading the laundry 26
Maximum loads 27
Laundry weights 27
Removing stains 27
Detergents and additives 28
Quantity of detergent to be used 29
Degrees of water hardness 29

Care and cleaning 30

Descaling 30
After each wash 30
External cleaning 30
Detergent dispenser drawer 30
Washing drum 31
Door seal 31
Drain pump 32
Water inlet filter 33
Frost precautions 34
Emergency emptying out 34

What to do if... 35

Technical Data 38

Consumption value 39

Contents

Installation 40

Unpacking 40
Positioning and levelling 42
Water inlet 42
Water-stop device 43
Water drainage 43

In the interest of the environment 45

Electrical connection 45
Permanent connection 46

Environment concerns 47

Packaging materials 47
Old machine 47
Ecological hints 47

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Safety information

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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.

• 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 install 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,
cleaning 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. 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 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.

Safety information

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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.

Safety information

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• 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 prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the drum, 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 anti-clockwise until the groove is
vertical.

Product description

Product description

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

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The
consumption therefore saving energy.

system allows total use of detergent and reduces water

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Detergent dispenser drawer

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Control panel

2

Door opening handle

3

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.

Rating plate

4

Drain pump

5
6

Three adjustable feet; The rear foot
on the left-hand side is automatic

Control panel

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Control panel

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

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1

1

Programme selector dial

2

TEMPERATURE button

3

SPIN REDUCTION button

4

OPTION button

5

OK button

2 3 4 5 6

6

TIME button

7

START/PAUSE button

8

DELAY START button
Display

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7 8

Display (9)

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.9

9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8

Temperature indicator and COLD symbol

9.1

9.2

Spin Speed indicator, 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 blinks under the washing phase symbol of

the running programme. At the end of each washing phase, the line under the
corresponding symbol becomes fixed.

If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme, it indicates that
too much detergent has been used.

Display

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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 is locked. The appliance is performing a washing

programme.

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

TIME - option symbol

9.6

Display

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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 min

2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the

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 1 hour

remains, the time decreases every minute.

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 blinking.

ute.

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 the programme

When the programme has finished a blinking zero 0 is displayed, the DOOR
symbol disappears and the door can be opened.

If your laundry is not removed within 10 minutes after the programme is finished,
the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be
enabled.

Only the button
switched off.

By pressing any button the appliance will come out from the energy saving status
and you could set another washing programme or switch off the appliance.

9.8

DELAY START - symbol

CHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol

9.9

7 pilot light is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be

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

● if there is a fault

By pressing the buttons
acoustic signal is deactivated (except if there is a fault).

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

3 and 4 simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the

Use

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Child safety lock

This function allows you to leave the appliance unattended 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 buttons
seconds until the CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol appears (disappears) on (from) the
display.

4 and 5 simultaneously for about 6

Use

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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 the door firmly. You must hear a click
during closing.
Attention! Please ensure the laundry items do
not get embedded between the door and the
rubber door gasket.

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.

Use

Select the required programme by turning the 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

At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position

OFF, to switch the machine off.

For the description of each washing programmes of the selector dial,
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
message Err is displayed to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not
perform the new selected programme.

OFF = Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine.

7 starts blinking and the display shows the duration of

consult the

7 will blink 3 times and the

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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)

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.