AEG Electrolux LAVAMAT 74850 User manual

LAVAMAT 74850 - 74850 M
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
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
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 16
STAIN option 17
SENSITIVE option 17
Select an additional rinse 17
TIME option 17
Select the START/PAUSE 18
Select the DELAY START 18
Altering an option or a running programme 19
Interrupting a programme 19
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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
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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
Enviroment concerns 47
Packaging materials 47
Old machine 47
Ecological hints 47
Guarantee/Customer Service 48
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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 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.
• 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
“ddaannggeerrssooffffrreeeezziinngg” 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.
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• 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.
• 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 anti-
clockwise until the groove is vertical.
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Product description
Product description
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The NNeewwjjeettsystem allows total use of detergent and reduces water
consumption so 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
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25
6
3
4
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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.
TIME button
START/PAUSE button
DELAY START button
Display
Programme selector dial
TEMPERATURE button
SPIN button
OPTION button
OK button
12 3 4 5 6
9
7 8
10 Control panel
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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Display (9)
Temperature indicator and COLD symbol
Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols
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.
Options: PREWASH , STAIN , SENSITIVE , EXTRA RINSE
DOOR - 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 symbol is off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished.
TIME SAVING - option symbol
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Display
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
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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 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
7starts blinking.
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 0is displayed, the DOOR
symbol disappears and the door can be opened.
If your laundry is not removed during 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 7pilot light is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be
switched off.
By pressing any buttons the appliance will come out from the energy saving status
and you could set another washing programme or swich off the appliance.
DELAY START - symbol
CHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol
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9.8
9.9
9.7
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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 3and 4buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the
acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems).
By pressing these 2buttons 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 7it will be impossible to change any other
programme or option.
To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds 4and 5
buttons until the CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol 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.
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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 7starts blinking and the display shows the duration of
the selected programme.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise.
Position O/OFF = Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position
O/OFF, 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 7will 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 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.
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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, 0and RINSE
HOLD symbol appear on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the pilot
light of button 7goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must
be emptied out.
NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the
last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed,
this washing cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a
more economical power rate.In some programmes the rinses will be performed
with more water. At the end of the programme, 0 and RINSE HOLD symbol
appear on the display, the DOOR symbol remains lit, the pilot light of button 7
goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the
programme».
Select the desired option by means of button 4and confirm your
choice by means of button 5
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
Attention: Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of
the incompatible options disappear.
Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme
or any other option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds
and the yellow pilot of button 7light starts blinking.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before
pressing the button 7. Press the button 4: all the option symbols appear on the
display.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 4. The corresponding symbol
appears on the display and starts blinking.
Press the button 5to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears under the
selected symbol to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same button to
deactivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about few seconds untill the display gets back to the
default status. The selected options appear on the display.
For the compatibility between this option and washing programmes consult the
chapter «Washing programmes».
PREWASH option
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the
main wash.
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Use
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 symbol will appear on the display.
STAIN option
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover
(extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase).
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain
remover into compartment .
SENSITIVE option
By selecting this button the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds
one rinse in the programmes for COTTONS, 40°-60° MIX and SYNTHETICS.
This option is non selectable with EXTRA RINSE option.
This option is recommended for non fast coloureds items and for frequently
washed items.
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 (extra rinse).
If you wish to activate this option permanently for every washing cycle, depress
simoultaneously 2and 3buttons for about 6 seconds: the symbol EXTRA RINSE
appears on the display. This option remains active permanently.
If you wish to cancel it depress the same buttons untill the symbol disappears.
TIME option (button 6)
The washing machine proposes by default the washing cycle for «Normally soiled
laundry». The washing cycle can be shorted by means of this button.
By pressing this button you can select the following options:
DAILY: by pressing this button once, the corresponding symbol appears on the
display and you will be able to short the washing duration for «Daily soiled
laundry».
The display will show the shorted washing time. To be used for daily soiled
laundry.
SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the corresponding symbol remains
alight on the display and you will be able to short the washing duration for
«lightly soiled laundry».
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The display will show the shorted washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled
laundry only.
Press the START/PAUSE (button 7)
To start the selected programme, press the button 7; the corresponding red pilot
light stops blinking.
The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started
operating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7:the corresponding
red pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the
button 7again.
If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown.
If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks 3
times, the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds.
Select the DELAY START by means of button 8
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the
button 8repeatedly, to select the desired delay.
The corresponding symbol will appear on the display
The selected delay time value (up to 20 hours) will appear on the display for
about 3 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 7.
You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the
button 7.
If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time, press the
button 7to set the machine to pause. When the DOOR symbol disappears, the
door can be opened. After you have closed the door, press the button 7 again.
The washing 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.
Selecting the delayed start:
●Select the programme and the required options;
●Select the delay start;
●Press button 7: the machine starts its hourly countdown. The programme will
start after the selected delay has expired.
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Cancelling the delayed start:
●set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7;
●press the button 8 until the symbol 0’ is displayed;
●press the button 7again to start the programme.
The button 8cannot be selected with DRAIN programme.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before
you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the
button 7.
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the
programme selector dial to O/OFF and then to the new programme position.
Start the new programme by depressing the button 7again. The washing water
in the tub will be not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Depress the button 7to interrupt a programme which is running, the
corresponding light starts blinking . Depress the button again to restart the
programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to O/OFF to cancel a programme which is running. Now
you can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 7.
●if the DOOR symbol disappears, the door can be opened.
●if the DOOR symbol doesn’t go off, it means that the machine is already
heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this
case the door cannot be opened.
●If you cannot open the door but you need to open it, you have to switch the
machine off by turning the selector dial to O/OFF. After some minutes the
door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and
temperature!).
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme again and to press
button 7.
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At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 77pilot light goes off,
a blinking 0appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some
minutes.
If you have choosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub,
follow the below instruction to empty the water out::
●turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF
●select the DRAINING or SPINNING programme
●reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
●press the button 7
●when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking 0. On the display
the DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to O/OFF to switch the machine off. Remove
the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the
door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
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