AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 74650 User manual

LAVAMAT 74650 - 76650
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.
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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
Instructions for the user 6
Safety information 6
Product description 9
Detergent dispenser drawer 9
Control panel 10
Display 11
Indicator pilot lights 12
First use 13
Personalization 13
Acoustic signals 13
Child safety lock 13
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 spin speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option 15
Programme option button 16
Select the PREWASH option 16
Select the STAIN option 16
Select the SENSITIVE option 16
Select the TIME option 16
Select the START/PAUSE 17
Select the DELAY START 17
Select an additional rinse 18
Altering an option or a running programme 18
Interrupting a programme 18
Cancelling a programme 18
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Opening the door after the programme has started 19
At the end of the programme 19
Washing programmes 20
Programme information 22
Preparing the wash cycle 23
Sorting out the laundry 23
Temperatures 23
Before loading the laundry 23
Maximum loads 24
Laundry weights 24
Removing stains 25
Detergents and additives 25
Quantity of detergent to be used 26
Degrees of water hardness 26
Care and cleaning 27
Descaling 27
After each wash 27
Maintenance wash 27
External cleaning 27
Detergent dispenser drawer 27
Washing drum 28
Door seal 28
Drain pump 29
Water inlet filter 30
Emergency emptying out 30
Frost precautions 31
What to do if... 32
Technical Data 35
Consumption value 36
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Installation 37
Unpacking 37
Positioning and levelling 39
Water inlet 39
Water-stop device 40
Water drainage 40
In the interest of the environment 42
Electrical connection 42
Permanent connection 43
Environmental concerns 44
Packaging materials 44
Old machine 44
Ecological hints 44
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Instructions for the user
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 inside 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,
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.
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.
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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.
●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
or 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.
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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.
The EECCOOvvaallvveesystem allows total use of detergent and reduces water
consumption therefore saving energy.
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
Drain pump
Three adjustable feet; The rear
foot on the left-hand side is
automatic
Detergent dispenser drawer
Control panel
Door opening handle
Product description
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10 Control panel
Control panel
Below is a picture of the programme selector dial, the buttons and the display will
be indicated with the numbers given in this table.
Programme selector dial
SPIN button
PREWASH button
STAIN button
SENSITIVE button
TIME button
Display
START/PAUSE button
DELAY START button
Indicator pilot lights
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