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LAVAMAT 74700

Washing Machine

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 74700

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 74700 Washing Machine User information ...

Page 2: ... pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli ance The following symbols are used in the text 1 Safety instructions Warning Information that affects your personal safety Important Information that prevents damage to the appliance 3 Useful tips and hints 2 Environmental information ...

Page 3: ...d selecting rinse hold 13 Selecting additional programmes 14 RINSE 14 TIME SAVER 14 PRE WASH 14 STAIN 14 SENSITIVE 14 Setting the delay timer 15 Starting a programme 15 Programme sequence 15 Interrupting a programme adding washing 16 End of the wash cycle removing the washing 16 Overdosing 16 Child safety device 17 Cleaning and maintenance 18 What to do if 19 Remedying small faults yourself 19 If ...

Page 4: ...stalling the appliance 27 Transporting the appliance 27 Removing the transit packaging 27 Where to install 28 Making the appliance level 29 Electrical Connection 30 Connecting the appliance to the water supply 31 Water inlet 31 Water Drainage 32 Warranty conditions 34 Service and Spare Parts 35 ...

Page 5: ...ts conditioners that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines The washing must not contain any flammable solvent The risk of ex plosion exists Do not use the washing machine for dry cleaning Dyes colour removers may only be used in the washing machine if the manufacturer of these products expressly permits this We cannot accept liability for any damage arising Child safety Keep packaging ...

Page 6: ...ped disconnect the appliance from the mains sup ply and turn off the tap Never remove the power plug from the power point by pulling on the cable Always pull the plug Multiway plugs connectors and extension cables must not be used Resulting overheating may constitute a fire hazard Never wash the washing machine down with a water jet Danger of electric shock When using wash programmes with high tem...

Page 7: ...feet height adjustable Plinth flap Drain pump Rating plate behind door Control panel DELAY TIMER button Spin RINSE HOLD button OVERDOSING indicator Programme progress display Multi display Programme selector START PAUSE button DOOR indicator Additional programme buttons ...

Page 8: ...e of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the chapter Consumption values 6kg COTTONS LINEN 95 60 40 30 6kg 3 3 Recommended load for short progammes is 3kg full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced clean ing results 4 4 STAIN can only be set from 40 upwards as stain removal agent only becomes effective at higher temperatures 40 60 MIX 6kg EASY CARES 60 50 40 30 3kg 4 EASY IRON 40 ...

Page 9: ...ynthetics I K N Special programme which washes at 40 C for easy care fabrics which after being washed using this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all K N Gentle programme for delicate textiles such as bonded fibres micro fibres synthet ics net curtains load max 20 to 25m2 curtains If used together with RINSE HOLD also suitable for fabrics with climatic membranes e g outdoor cloth...

Page 10: ...g washing Preparing washing Empty the pockets Remove foreign bodies e g coins paper clips nails etc Do up zips button up covers to prevent damage to washing Remove the runners from net curtains or cover them with a net or a bag Wash delicate and small items in a net pillowcase e g net curtains tights small socks handkerchiefs bras Important Bras and other items containing wires should only be wash...

Page 11: ...ditioner in accordance with the detergent condi tioner manufacturer s instructions Observe instructions on the packag ing The amount of detergent used depends on the degree of soiling the load size the hardness of the tap water If the manufacturer does not make any recommendations with re gard to small volumes of washing For a half load use a third less and for a very small load use only the half ...

Page 12: ...ash cycle add the water softener on top of the detergent for the main wash cycle in the left compartment Softener wash care products to preserve the shape of garments starch Fill the compartment to no more than the MAX indicator Add water to thick liquid concentrates in accordance with the manufacturer s in structions before using them Dissolve powder starch If you are using liquid detergent Add l...

Page 13: ...ing machine suggests the maximum permitted spin speed suitable for the selected pro gramme You can reduce this spin speed To do this press the Spin RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the required indicator is illuminated 3 The spin speed for the final spin can be changed even during the pro gramme To do this 1 Press the START PAUSE button 2 Change the spin speed 3 Press the START PAUSE button agai...

Page 14: ...for lightly soiled items PRE WASH Warm pre wash before the main wash that follows automatically with intermediate spin for COTTONS LINEN and EASY CARES without inter mediate spin for DELICATES STAIN For heavily soiled or stained washing Stain removal agent will be rinsed into the wash at the optimum point in the programme Can only be set for wash temperatures of 40 C and upwards as stain re movers...

Page 15: ...c Starting a programme 1 Check that the tap is turned on 2 Select a programme 3 Press the START PAUSE button The programme is started or will start after the delay timer has counted down 3 If after pressing the START PAUSE button E40 flashes in the multi dis play the END indicator flashes 4 times and at the same time an acous tic signal sounds 4 times the door has not been correctly shut Push the ...

Page 16: ... loading door and remove the washing 2 Turn the programme knob to OFF 3 Close the water valve 4 After washing pull out the detergent drawer a little to enable it to dry out Keep the loading door very slightly open so that the washing ma chine can air If RINSE HOLD has been selected After the rinse hold END lights up on the programme progress display The water must first be drained Either turn the ...

Page 17: ...rn the knob on the inside of the door in a clockwise di rection as far as it will go 1 Warning The knob must not be de pressed after being set otherwise the child safety device is not acti vated The knob must stand proud as shown in the illustration Deactivating the child safety device Turn the knob in an anti clockwise direction as far as it will go ...

Page 18: ...ater 4 Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go so that it is firmly in place 5 Clean all parts of the washing ma chine especially the nozzles in the top of the washing in chamber with a brush 6 Insert the detergent dispenser draw er in the guide rails and push it in Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron...

Page 19: ...e error appears again please contact your local Service Force Cen tre stating the error code Problem Possible cause Remedy Washing machine does not work Power plug not plugged in or problem with the fuse Connect the plug to a mains socket Check the fuse The door is not shut proper ly Close the door until the lock audibly clicks into place The START PAUSE button was not pressed for long enough Pres...

Page 20: ...ose screw con nection is leaking Tighten the inlet hose The outlet hose is leaking Replace outlet hose The drain pump lid has not been closed properly Close the cover properly Washing was caught in the door Load carefully next time you wash The emergency drain hose is leaking Screw on the emergency drain hose firmly The wash water is foaming a lot At the end of the wash cycle the spinning stops Pr...

Page 21: ...even during the fi nal rinse In spite of this the washing has been sufficiently rinsed Conditioner has not been rinsed in com partment w for condi tioner is filled with water The softener insert in the compartment for condition ers has not been correctly inserted or is blocked Clean the detergent drawer insert the conditioner insert firmly The door cannot be opened when the wash ing machine is swi...

Page 22: ...out of the emergency drain hose may be hot There is a risk of scalding Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain 1 Open the plinth flap and remove it 2 Remove the emergency drain hose 3 Place a shallow container under neath it Then loosen the drain plug by turning it in an anti clockwise direction and pull it out 4 The water will run out If it is neces sary to empty the container mor...

Page 23: ...machine and remove the power plug from the power point 1 First carry out an emergency drain 2 Place a cloth on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump Residual water runs out 3 Unscrew the pump cover in an anti clockwise direction and remove it 4 Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the pump housing and from the pump wheel 5 Check whether the pump wheel right at the back of the pump hous...

Page 24: ...ng of elec trical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed infor mation about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal servi...

Page 25: ... Drum spin speed see Rating Plate Water pressure 1 10bar 10 100N cm2 0 1 1 0MPa Programme selector Temperature Load size in kg1 1 The load size is determined in accordance with the EN 60456 standard loads Water in litres Energy in kWh COTTONS LINEN 95 6 62 2 20 ENERGY SAVING2 2 Note Programme settings for tests in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 Consumption values will va...

Page 26: ...d See Removing transit packaging Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket If hard wired hard wiring to the mains may only be carried out by an a qualified electrician Prior to using the appliance for the first time ensure that the rated voltage and current on the rating plate match the mains voltage and current where the appliance is to be installed The required fuse...

Page 27: ...nsit packaging can cause damage to the appliance Never lift the appliance by the door when it is open nor by the plinth When using a sack trolley to transport the washing machine Only use the sack trolley on the side of the appliance Removing the transit packaging Important Be sure to remove all the components of the transit pack aging prior to using the appliance for the first time Keep the trans...

Page 28: ...ing caps B to cap the two large holes Important Press all sealing caps B 2 items and C 1 item in firmly so that they snap into the rear wall Where to install Important The washing machine must not be operated in a room where there is a danger of frost There is a risk of frost damage or ad verse effect on the perfomance of the machine Frost damage is not covered under the warranty The surface on wh...

Page 29: ... suspend ed wooden floor Place the appliance in an area as close as possible to a corner of the room Screw a water resistant wooden board at least 15 mm thick onto at least 2 of the floor joists Making the appliance level The four feet of the appliance are pre adjusted Large degrees of unevenness can be compensated for by individually ad justing the height adjustable screw feet Use the special spa...

Page 30: ...oloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol E or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secur...

Page 31: ...necting the appliance use only new hose kits Only connect the appliance to the drinking water supply Rain water or water for industrial use may only be used if it fulfils the require ments of DIN1986 and DIN1988 Do not kink or crush the water inlet hose or drain hose Permitted water pressure The water pressure must be at least 1 bar 10N cm2 0 1MPa and may be a maximum of 10bar 100N cm2 1MPa If mor...

Page 32: ... right or the left as shown in the illustration 2 Connect the hose with the straight connector to a water tap with an R inch screw thread 3 Slowly turn on the tap and check that all connections are watertight Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic U Piece supplied The standpipe should have an internal diameter of ...

Page 33: ...been used before remove any blank ing plug that may be in place Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required Ensure the drain hose is looped upwards to prevent waste water from the sink entering the washing machine Important The end of the drainage hose must not be submerged in the pumped out water Otherwise the water could be sucked back into the appliance Pumping height...

Page 34: ...or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appli ances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG European Guarantee If you should move to another country wi...

Page 35: ...nd concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase re ceipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Depart ment by lette...

Page 36: ... million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg electrolux de Copyright by AEG 105 176 661 00 270905 02 Subject to change without notice ...

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