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Opening the door after the programme has started

At the end of the programme

Washing programmes

Programme information

Preparing the wash cycle

Sorting out the laundry

Temperatures

Before loading the laundry

Maximum loads

Laundry weights

Removing stains

Detergents and additives

Quantity of detergent to be used

Degrees of water hardness

Care and cleaning

Descaling

After each wash

Maintenance wash

External cleaning

Detergent dispenser drawer

Washing drum

Door seal

Drain pump

Water inlet filter

Emergency emptying out

Frost precautions

What to do if...

Technical Data

Consumption value

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 74650

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 74650 76650 User manual Washing machine ...

Page 2: ... 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 applian...

Page 3: ...gent 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 optio...

Page 4: ...oads 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 Technica...

Page 5: ...evelling 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 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...d 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...

Page 7: ...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 qualifie...

Page 8: ...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 ...

Page 9: ...r 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 automati...

Page 10: ...e 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 11: ...hing zero 0 is displayed the symbol 7 5 disappears from 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 about 2 seconds and the yellow pilot light of button 8 light starts flashing Delay Start The selected delay 20 hours max set by mea...

Page 12: ...lot light 10 1 goes on 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 pilot light 10 2 comes on To add an additional rinse please see chapter Select an additional rinse If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished the backlight of the display switches off and the e...

Page 13: ... 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 7 1 This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage...

Page 14: ...tener 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 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 marked...

Page 15: ...es Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the yellow pilot light of button 8 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 SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD option Button 2 When the required programme has been selected your app...

Page 16: ...grammes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained The relevant light will light up Select the STAIN option Button 4 Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase The relevant light will light up This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 C Attention If you wish to perform a programm...

Page 17: ...correct option is selected the yellow pilot light of the button 8 flashes for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds Select the DELAY START Button 9 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 9 repeatedly to select the desired delay The selected delay time value up to 20 hours will appear on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of ...

Page 18: ...tra rinse Press simultaneously the buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds the pilot light 10 2 comes on This function stays permanently on To disable it press the same buttons again until the pilot light 10 2 goes off Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out Before you make any change you must pause the washing machine by pressin...

Page 19: ...nd the symbol 7 5 goes off and a flashing 0 will appear on the display If a programme or an option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected the symbol 7 5 remains on a flashing 0 will appear on the display the pilot light of button 8 goes off and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door Follow the below instructions to empty out ...

Page 20: ... 40 Coloured cotton work garments sheets household linen underwear towels SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum spin speed Max load kg 7 EASY IRON PLUS 40 Synthetics to be gently washed and spun SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 1 5 DELICATES 40 30 Delicate fabrics for example curtains SPIN RINSE HOLD PRE...

Page 21: ... at maximum spin speed Max load kg 7 DUVETS 30 Short cycle for a single washable blanket or duvet SPIN only for L 74650 Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 5 ECONOMY 60 White and coloured cotton economy lightly heavily soiled items shirts underwear SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Long spin at maximum spin speed Max load kg 7 O OFF For cancelling the pro g...

Page 22: ...shing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the hand washing care symbol DELICATE RINSES With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final short spin The spin speed can be reduced by pressing the button 2 DRAIN For emptying out the water of the ...

Page 23: ... e g hair clips safety pins pins Button up pillowcases close zip fasteners hooks and poppers Tie any belts or long tapes Remove persistent stains before washing Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste Treat curtains with special care Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths s...

Page 24: ...n one third full Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative 1200 g bathrobe 100 g napkin 700 g quilt cover 500 g sheet 200 g pillow case 250 g tablecloth 200 g towelling towel 100 g tea cloth 200 g night dress 100 g ladies briefs 600 g man s work shirt 200 g man s shirt...

Page 25: ...etone lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Treat any residual marks with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with acetone then with acetic acid treat...

Page 26: ... detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during washing Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so...

Page 27: ...r a wash will also help to preserve the door seal Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biolo...

Page 28: ...y occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 90 or 95 C ...

Page 29: ...ect the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Open the pump door 4 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Release the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap 6 When no more water comes out unscrew the pump and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump 7 Remove any objects from ...

Page 30: ...er to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the hose from the tap 3 Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush 4 Screw the hose back onto the tap Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine 1 pull out the plug from the power socket 2 close the water tap 3 if necessary wait unti...

Page 31: ...oor and let water drain out 3 Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any water remaining in the machine is removed avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0 C Important Every time you drain the water through the ...

Page 32: ...ct your local Service Centre Problem Possible cause Solution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed E40 Close the door firmly The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctl...

Page 33: ...ch foam has been used Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp Check the water inlet hose connection The drain hose is damaged Replace it with a new one The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the filter h...

Page 34: ... feet have not been adjusted Check the correct levelling of the appliance The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Redistribute the laundry Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum Load more laundry Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistribu...

Page 35: ... 1600 rpm L 76650 If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before telephoning make a note of the model serial number and purchase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information Mod Prod No Ser No M od Pr od No Se r No P0042 BD Electrical connection Power supply Voltage frequency Total power absorbed Minimum fuse protection 230 240 V 50 Hz...

Page 36: ...ad of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Consumption value Programme Water consumption lltres Energy consumption KWh Programme duration Minutes White Cottons 95 65 2 1 For the duration of the programmes please refer to the display on the control panel Cottons 60 60 1 4 Cotton ECONOMY 60 49 1 19 Cottons 40 60 0 77 Syntheti...

Page 37: ... they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging carefully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 Unscrew the three bolts 37 Installation HEC0008 HEC0001 ...

Page 38: ... the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 7 Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph Water inlet All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet 38 Installation HEC0010 HEC0005 ...

Page 39: ...e is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out Automatic foot The rear foot on the left hand side of your washing machine is built as a shock absorbing foot which is why the appliance gives in the back left hand corner if put under load The automatic foot guarantees that the appliance does not move even ...

Page 40: ...nd the bottom of the water storage tank Water stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is shown by a red sector in the window A Should this occur turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose Water drainage This applia...

Page 41: ...outlet spigot If the outlet spigot has not been used before remove any blanking plug that may be in place Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip Ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose see dia gram to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from you...

Page 42: ...omply with the above safety precaution If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home Important The wires in the mains ...

Page 43: ... used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indi cated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local AEG ELECTROLUX Service Centre The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this MUST be carried out b...

Page 44: ...quences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you f...

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