AEG LAVAMAT 74825 User Information Download Page 31

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Electrical Connection

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried 
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

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WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures 
not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the 
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of 
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA ap-
proved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Should the plug need to be replaced 
for any reason, proceed as described 
below. 
The wires in the mains lead are 
coloured in accordance with the 
following code:

The wire coloured 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 secure over the outer sheath.

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WARNING!

 A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious 

safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

Green and Yellow:

Earth

Blue:

Neutral

Brown:

Live

Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 74825

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 74825 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 13 RINSE 13 TIME SAVER 14 PRE WASH 14 STAIN 14 SENSITIVE 14 Setting the delay timer 14 Starting a programme 15 Programme sequence 15 Interrupting a programme adding washing 15 End of the wash cycle removing the washing 16 Overdosing 16 Child safety device 17 Cleaning and maintenance 17 What to do if 19 Remedying small faults yourself 19 If ...

Page 4: ...allation 26 Installing the appliance 27 Transporting the appliance 27 Unpacking 27 Where to install 30 Making the appliance level 30 Electrical Connection 31 Connecting to the water supply 32 Water inlet 33 Water Drainage 33 Guarantee Customer Service 35 Service and Spare Parts 39 ...

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: ...crew 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: ...EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the chapter Consumption values 7kg COTTONS LINEN 95 60 40 30 7kg 3 3 Recommended load for short progammes is 3 5kg 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 7kg EASY CARES 60 50 40 30 3 5kg 4 EASY IRON 40 1...

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: ...ng 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 was...

Page 11: ...urer 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 the amount of detergent that is recommended for a full load Wat...

Page 12: ...ter 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 liquid detergent using measuring containers provided by the de tergent manufacturer Switching on the appliance selecting a programme Set the programme and tempera ture using the programme selector 3 The appliance is switched on by se le...

Page 13: ...h RINSE HOLD the washing is left to soak in the final rinse water No final spin takes place only the intermediate spin The intermediate spin depends on the programme and cannot be changed Selecting additional programmes If required press additional pro gramme button s The correspond ing indicator will illuminate 3 If Err flashes in the multi display the selected additional programme cannot be used...

Page 14: ...n frequent washes are necessary for example in cases of over sensitive skin Setting the delay timer 3 Using the DELAY TIMER button you can delay the start of a programme by 30 minutes 30 to a maximum of 23 hours 23h 1 Select the programme 2 Press the DELAY TIMER button repeatedly until the desired start delay is shown in the multi display e g 12h to delay the start of the pro gramme by 12 hours Th...

Page 15: ...ining in minutes until the end of the programme 3 The time remaining can increase or stay the same for a while during the course of the cycle as the programme adjusts itself to various condi tions e g type of washing and quantity out of balance spin detection special rinse cycle etc Interrupting a programme adding washing Interrupting a programme A programme can at any time be interrupted by press...

Page 16: ... been selected After the rinse hold END lights up on the programme progress display The water must first be drained Either turn the programme knob to OFF then to DRAIN and press the START PAUSE button the water is drained without spinning or turn the programme knob to OFF and then to SPIN Change the spin speed if necessary and press the START PAUSE button the water is drained and the washing spun ...

Page 17: ...vice is not acti vated The knob must stand out as shown in the illustration Deactivating the child safety device Turn the knob in an anti clockwise direction as far as it will go Cleaning and maintenance Important Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth Cleaning procedure If you plan to wash mainly at low temper...

Page 18: ...hing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scour ing agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stain less steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent resi...

Page 19: ... not closed properly Close loading door there should be an audible click The START PAUSE button has not been pressed for long enough Press the START PAUSE for a longer period of time The door cannot be closed The child safety device has been activated Deactivate the child safety device When a button is pressed Err appears in the multi display The selected function can not be combined with the prog...

Page 20: ...properly Wash water is foaming excessively At the end of the washing cycle the spin stops The OVERDOSING indicator lights up Too much detergent has probably been used Follow the manufacturer s instructions exactly when measuring out detergent E20 appears The END indicator flashes 2x and an acoustic signal sounds 2x Problems with water inflow Kink in drain hose Straighten the hose Do not exceed the...

Page 21: ... of this the washing has been sufficiently rinsed There are white residues on the washing What can be seen here are insoluble substances which modern deter gents contain They are not the result of insufficient rinsing Shake or brush the washing If possible turn the washing inside out before washing Check your choice of detergent Especially with dark colours it is advisable to use liquid detergents...

Page 22: ...e 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 more than once seal up the emergency drain hose with the drain plug while you are doing so When the water has all drained away 5 Insert the plug firmly into the emergency drain h...

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 7 68 2 40 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 var...

Page 26: ...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 p...

Page 27: ...ation Transporting the appliance without the use of the transport lock 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 Unpacking 1 The transport safeguard must be removed before putting the appliance into operation Important You ...

Page 28: ...raining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A Slide out the relevant plastic spacer 4 Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C ...

Page 29: ...ted with the ad hesive tape on the door seal 8 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the correspond ing plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet Important All the different plug caps are sup plied with the appliance in the plas tic bag containing the instruction booklet ...

Page 30: ...gs The surface on which the appliance is to be installed must be clean and dry and free from grease so that the appliance does not slide If the location in which the appliance is to be installed is fitted with small format tiles put a rubber mat available in the shops under the appliance Making the appliance level The four feet of the appliance are pre adjusted Large degrees of unevenness can be c...

Page 31: ...the plug need to be replaced for any reason proceed as described below The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code The wire coloured 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 m...

Page 32: ...ance meets VDE requirements Particular regulations of local electricity authorities must be observed This appliance conforms to EEC Directive No 82 499 EWG on radio in terference 1 WARNING Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by trained personnel Improper repairs may lead to serious risks for the us er Connecting to the water supply Permitted water pressure The water pressure ...

Page 33: ... on the position of your water tap 3 Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut After positioning the inlet hose be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks 4 Connect the hose to a tap with a 3 4 thread Always use the hose supplied with the appliance Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic U Piece ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...mpered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre Any appli ance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case...

Page 36: ... the home i e is not used for commercial purposes The appliance is installed in accordance with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of residence The provisions of this European Guarantee do not affect any of the rights granted to you by law p t b Albania 35 5 4 261 450 Rr Pjeter Bogdani Nr 7 Tirane Belgique België Belgien 32 2 363 04 44 Bergensesteenweg 719 1502 Lembeek Èeská...

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Page 39: ...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...

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