AEG Lavamat 74760 Information Manual

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Control panel
Program Selector
The program selector determines 
the type of washing cycle (e. g. 
water level, drum movement, 
number of rinses, spin speed) ac-
cording to the type of garments 
being washed, and 
also the washing solution.
OFF
Switches off the washing ma-
chine. All other positions 
are switched on. 
To amend programme settings selected by mistake, turn the selector to 
OFF. This restores the original settings.
COTTONS / LINEN 
Main washing cycle Cottons / Linen at 30 °C  to 95 °C.
2 ENERGY SAVING position: Energy-saving program at approx. 67 °C 
for slightly to normally dirty cottons, extended washing time (cannot 
be combined with QUICK WASH and STAIN).  
Spin speed / RINSE HOLD button
Button DELAY TIMER
Additional program 
buttons
OVER DOSING display
Program sequence display
DOOR Indicator
Multi-display
Program selector
START/PAUSE button
 
						

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40 - 60 MIX position: Programme for coloureds when various wash 
temperatures are indicated for the items to be washed. 
Various items which according to the care labels are usually washed 
separately at 40 °C or 60 °C can be washed together in the 40°-60° MIX 
programme. In this way the drum capacity is better used and energy is 
saved as a result. 
Due to the extended wash time a wash result the same as that as for a 
normal 60°C programme is achieved.
EASY-CARES
Main washing cycle for easy-care textiles (mixed fabrics) at 40 °C to 
60 °C.
EASY IRON position: Main washing cycle at 40 °C for easy-care tex-
tiles which, with the aid of this program, only have to be either gently 
ironed or not ironed at all. 
DELICATES
Main washing cycle for delicates at 30 °C or 40 °C. 
WOOL / SILK/ P (Handwash)
Main washing cycle (cold up to 40°C) for machine-washable woollens 
and for hand-washable wool textile and silk with the care symbol 
ï(handwash).
GENTLE RINSE
Separate gentle rinse e.g. for rinsing hand-washed textiles (2 rinses, 
liquid care agent from rinsing compartment æ is added, short spin).
STARCHING
Separate starching, separate conditioner, separate impregnation of 
damp washing (1 rinse, liquid care agent from the rinsing compartment 
æ is added, spin).
PUMP OUT
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold (without spin).
3 RINSE HOLD means: The washing remains lying in the last rinsing water.
It is not spun.
SPIN
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and spin, or separate spin of 
hand-washed cottons / linen.
SHORT SPIN
Pumping off the water after a rinse hold and short spin or separate 
short spin of sensitive textiles (easy-care washing, delicates, woollens).
 
						

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Additional program buttons
The additional program buttons are for adapting 
the washing program to the dirtiness of the 
washing. Additional programs are not required for 
washing which is not excessively dirty. 
Various functions can be combined with each 
other, depending on the program.
PRE WASH
Cold pre wash before the main washing cycle 
which follows on automatically; with intermediate 
spin at COTTONS/LINEN and EASY CARES, without 
intermediate spin for DELICATES.
SOAKING
Approx. 1 hour at 30 °C or 40 °C, depending on the set program. Can be 
extended by max. 19 hours with the button DELAY TIMER. This is follo-
wed by the main washing cycle.
QUICK WASH
Shorter washing cycle for slightly dirty washing.
STAIN
For treating very dirty washing or stained washing. (In-wash stain 
treatment is added during the program on a time-optimized basis)
3 With the WOOL/SILK/P (Hand wash) program, it is not possible to se-
lect the additional programs (any buttons pressed have no effect).
 
						

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Consumption values
The values for selected programs in the following tables were determi-
ned under normal conditions. However, there is a helpful orientation 
aid for domestic operation. 
Running time display
3 The durations of the washing programs depend 
on the washing habits and ambient conditions 
at the installation location. E. g. the washing 
type, washing quantity, type of detergent, wa-
ter temperature and room temperature etc. 
can influence the duration of the washing program.
The washing machine saves from each program the running times of 
the last wash cycles and calculates from them the average running time 
for a washing cycle. This average running time is shown by the Multi-
display during the next wash.
After several washes, the running time shown in the multi display is 
thereby adapted to the usual washing practice and the ambient condi-
tions at the installation location.
Program selector / temperatureLoad
in kgWater 
in LitresEnergy 
in kWh
COTTONS/LINEN 956502,05
COTTONS / LINEN 60 1)
1) Note: Program setting for a test in accordance with EN 60 456. The consumption 
values deviate from the stated values depending on the water pressure, water 
hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, washing type and quantity, 
the detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and the selected additional 
functions.
6491,14
COTTONS/LINEN 40 6580,66
EASY CARES 403520,55
DELICATES 303560,36
WOOL/SILK P (handwash) 302420,18
 
						

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What does UPDATE“ mean?
Your washing machines washing programs are controlled by software.
New types of textiles or new detergents may require new washing pro-
grams in the future. In most cases, the software can be adapted to this. 
For further information on the update“, please consult the Customer 
Service. You can also enquire about the costs for an update“ with your 
Customer Service.
Water Protection Aqua Control
In the event of damage to the supply hose, the system blocks the fur-
ther supply of water to the unit directly at the water tap.
If water escapes elsewhere, the drainage pump automatically pumps 
off – even if the unit is switched off. The washing machine merely has 
to be connected to the electricity mains.
Before the First Wash
0 Carry out a washing operation without washing (COTTONS 95 °C, with 
half the quantity of washing powder / liquid).
This removes residues left over from production on the drum and solu-
tion container.
 
						

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Prepare washing cycle
Sort washing and prepare
Sort the washing according to the care symbol and type (see Wash-
ing types and care codes).
Empty all pockets.
Remove metal objects (paper clips, safety pins etc.).
To prevent damage to the washing and tangled washing: Close zip 
fasteners, button bed and pillow covers closed, tie up loose strings 
e.g. of aprons.
Turn articles with double layered textiles inside out (sleeping bags, 
anoraks etc.).
In the case of knitted coloured textiles and also with wool and tex-
tiles with jewelry attached: turn inside out.
Wash small and sensitive items (e.g. baby socks, tights and stockings, 
bras etc.) in a washing net, a cushion with a zip fastener or in larger 
socks.
Handle curtains with particular care. Metal rollers or burred, plastic 
rollers must be removed or tied into a net or bag. We cannot accept 
liability for damage.
Coloureds and white items must not be washed together in a washing 
cycle. This could discolour white washing or turn it grey.
There is often excess dye in new, coloured items. It is best to wash 
such items separately the first time.
Mix small and large items. This improves the washing effect and the 
washing is more favourably distributed during spinning.
Fluff washing before placing into the washing machine.
Do not place folded washing into the drum.
Pay attention to the care instruction wash separately and wash 
separately several times.
 
						

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Types of Washing and Care Symbols
Care symbols help you to choose the correct wash programme. 
Washing should be sorted by type, and according to their care symbols. 
The temperature indicated on the care symbol is the maximum wash 
temperature.
Cottons ç
Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to ma-
chine washing or high temperatures. The COTTONS/LINEN programme is 
suitable for this type of washing.
Linen èë
Cotton and linen items with this care symbol are not sensitive to ma-
chine washing. The COTTONS/LINEN programme is suitable for this type 
of washing.
Easy-Cares êí 
Materials such as fine cotton, wool-blend fabrics, viscose, and synthet-
ics with these care symbols require gentler treatment. The EASY-CARES/
EASY IRON programmes are suitable for this type of washing.
Delicatesì
Materials such as layered fibres, microfibres, viscose, synthetics, and net 
curtains with this care symbol require particularly careful treatment. 
The DELICATES programme is suitable for this type of washing.
Wool/silk and especially sensitive materials 9ìï
Woollens, wool blends and silk with these care symbols are particularly 
sensitive to machine washing. The WOOL/SILK P (Handwash) pro-
gramme is suitable for this type of washing.
Important! Materials with the care symbol 
ñ (Not machine-washa-
ble!) should not be washed in the washing machine.
 
						

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Washing Detergents and Care Agents
Which washing detergent and care agent ?
Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use 
in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturers instructions.
How much washing detergent and care agent ?
The amount to be used depends on:
the dirtiness of the washing
the hardness category of the mains water supply
the filling quantity
2 If the detergent manufacturer gives no details of the dosing quantities 
for minimum loads, add one third less for half loads and, in the case of 
very small loads and for EASY IRON, only half the amount of detergent 
recommended for a full load.
Refer to the detergent / care agent manufacturers instructions on use 
and dosage.
Water softener
For medium to high water hardness (hardness class II upwards), you 
should use softener. Refer to the manufacturers instructions. Then al-
ways add the appropriate amount of detergent for hardness class I 
(= soft). The responisable water works will provide information on the 
local water hardness.
2 Since the water softener is rinsed in before the main detergent (water 
pre-softening), 80% of the stated quantity of softener shown on the 
package is sufficient.
Water hardness details  
Hardness classWater hardness in °dH 
(German hardness scale)Water hardness in mmol 
(millimol per litre)
I - soft0 - 7to 1.3
II - medium hard7 - 141.3 - 2.5
III - hard14 - 212.5 - 3.8
IV - very hardgreater than 21greater than 3.8
 
						

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Run a washing cycle
Brief instructions
A washing cycle is run in the following steps:
0 1.Set the correct washing program:
–Set the program and temperature with the program selector.
–Set any additional program(s). 
2.If necessary, change the spin speed/select RINSE HOLD.
3.Set the DELAY TIMER if necessary.
4.Open the filling door and fill with washing. 
5.Close the filling door.
6.Add the detergent/care agent.
7.Start the washing program with the START/PAUSE button.
After the washing program ends:
Important! If the washing cycle ended with a rinse hold, perform 
PUMP OUT), SPIN or SHORT SPIN before opening the filling door.
8.Open the filling door and remove the washing.
9.Switch off the washing machine: Set the program selector to OFF.
 
						

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Setting the Washing Program
3 For the suitable program, the correct temperature and possible addi-
tional programs for the particular washing type, refer to the Program 
tables.
0 1.Set the program selector to the 
required washing program with 
the required temperature.
The probable duration of the set 
program in minutes is shown in 
the multi display.
2.If necessary, select additional program(s):
The display of the selected auxiliary program 
lights up.
–To change the selection, press another button.
–To deselect, press the button again.