AEG LAVAMAT 74850 B User Manual Download Page 3

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Contents

Instruction booklet

Safety information

Product Description

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Display

First use

Personalization

Acoustic signal

Child safety lock

Daily use

Load the laundry

Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener

Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial

Select the temperature

Select the Spin speed, RINSE HOLD or NIGHT CYCLE option

Selected the desired option

PREWASH option

STAIN option

SENSITIVE option

Select an additional rinse

TIME option

Press the START/PAUSE

Select the DELAY START

Altering an option or a running programme

Interrupting a programme

Contents

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Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 74850 B 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: ...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 17 STAIN option 17 SENSITIVE option 17 Select an additional rinse 17 TIME option 17 Press the START PAUSE 18 Select the DELAY START 18 Altering an option or a runni...

Page 4: ... 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 Technic...

Page 5: ...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 Environment concerns 47 Packaging materials 47 Old machine 47 Ecological hints 47 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...d during transport Never install 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 wa...

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: ...r 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 chi...

Page 9: ...etergent 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...

Page 10: ... as the buttons pilot lights and the display These are represented by relevant numbers on the following pages TIME button START PAUSE button DELAY START button Display Programme selector dial TEMPERATURE button SPIN button OPTION button OK button 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 11: ...e 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 is locked The appliance is performing a washing programme the ...

Page 12: ... 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 7 starts 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 0 is displayed ...

Page 13: ...neously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except if there is a fault By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This function allows you to leave the appliance unattended 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 ...

Page 14: ...tergent 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 remov...

Page 15: ... 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 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed 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 o...

Page 16: ...tion by pressing the button 4 and confirm your choice by pressing the 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 a few ...

Page 17: ...ecommended 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 press simultaneousl...

Page 18: ...ton 7 blinks 3 times the message Err is displayed for a few seconds Select the DELAY START by pressing the button 8 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 8 repeatedly 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 a few seconds then the duration of t...

Page 19: ...g the button 7 again The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out Interrupting a programme Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding light starts blinking Press the button again to restart the programme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to OFF to cancel a programme which is running You can now select a new programme Opening the door after th...

Page 20: ...ial to OFF select the DRAIN or SPIN DELICATE SPIN 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 OFF to switch the machine off Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that t...

Page 21: ...UCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE TIME Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 3 5 Reduced load Kg 2 EASY IRON PLUS 60 COLD Synthetic or mixed fabrics SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD PREWASH EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 1 JEANS 60 COLD Special programme for jeans denim items SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH Main wash Rinses Long spin Ma...

Page 22: ...d Short spin Max Load Kg 3 5 VISCOSE 40 COLD Viscose items SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH STAIN EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 3 5 DRAIN For emptying out the water Drain Max Load Kg 7 WOOL PLUS 40 COLD Garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable or Handwash label SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 2 L...

Page 23: ... SPIN REDUCTION Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 3 QUICK INTENSIVE 60 40 To use for cotton or mixed fabrics slightly soiled or worn only once SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max Load Kg 5 ECONOMY 60 White and fast coloured cotton economy lightly normally soiled items SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses ...

Page 24: ...ill obtain the same good washing result as a normal programme at 60 C JEANS With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in denim and also jersey realized with hi tech materials The EXTRA RINSE option will be activated automatically EASY IRON PLUS Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing is easier Furt...

Page 25: ...orn only once or slightly soiled or new garments QUICK INTENSIVE Quick washing programme to be used for lightly soiled white fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics SPIN Separate spin for hand washed cotton items and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE option Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O OFF You can choose the speed by means of the relevant...

Page 26: ...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 26 Preparing the wash cycle 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths s...

Page 27: ... water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpentine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold Be c...

Page 28: ...ct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment Although biodegradable detergents contain substances which in large quantities can upset the delicate balance of nature The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric delicates woollens cottons etc the colour washing temperature and degree of soiling All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance p...

Page 29: ...the product manufacturers instructions on detergent quantities If you use any specific product to remove the stains you must start the washing immediately Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company or from your local authority Note A water softener m...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...m 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 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 laundry to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 90 or 9...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...cover during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle and is empty When replacing the cover ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer 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...

Page 34: ... the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0 C 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 until the water has cooled down 4 open the pump door 5 place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Rem...

Page 35: ...ocal 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 or the fuse in the plug has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial ...

Page 36: ... filter is clogged E20 Clean the drain filter An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected Select the draining or the spinning programme The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Redistribute the laundry There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been use...

Page 37: ...device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume If after some minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin Redistribute the laundry No water is visible in the drum Machines ...

Page 38: ...imum 1400 rpm Power supply voltage frequency Total power absorbed Minimum fuse protection 230 240 V 50 Hz 2050 W 10 A What to do if 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...

Page 39: ...C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Programme Water consumption lltres Energy consumption KWh Programme duration Minutes White Cottons 95 or 90 62 2 1 For the duration of the programmes please refer to the display on the control panel Cottons 60 58 1 35 Cotton ECO 60 52 1 19 Cottons 40 58 0 75 Synthetics 6...

Page 40: ...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 With the supplied spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A Installation HEC0008 A HEC00022 HEC0001 ...

Page 41: ...e polystyrene block fitted on the door seal 7 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 8 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 41 Installation C...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...thened If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose specially designed for this type of use 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 A Should this ...

Page 44: ...nal diameter of 18 mm If your drain hose looks like this see the relevant picture you do not require the U piece Just push the hose firmly into the standpipe 2 Onto a sink 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 diagram to preven...

Page 45: ... does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply 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...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...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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