AEG Lavamat 74760 Information Manual

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Changing the spin speed/Selecting the rinse 
hold function
If required, change the spin speed for the final 
spin/select rinse hold: 
Changing the spin speed
0 Press the spin speed/RINSE HOLD button as often 
as necessary, until the indicator for the desired spin 
speed is illuminated. 
3 If you do not change the spin speed, the final spin 
will be adjusted automatically depending on the 
type of wash cycle:
The speed for the intermediate spin cycle is dependent on the wash cy-
cle selected and cannot be altered.
Selecting the rinse hold function
0 Press the spin speed/RINSE HOLD button as often as necessary, until the 
RINSE HOLD indicator is illuminated. 
3 If RINSE HOLD is selected, the washing will remain in the final rinse wa-
ter and will not be spun. 
Set the Delay Timer/Soaking Duration
Delay Timer
The button DELAY TIMER allows the start of a washing program to be 
advanced by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours.
0 To do this, press the button DELAY TIMER as 
often as necessary until the required start de-
lay is shown in the multidisplay, e. g.12h for a 
program start delay of 12 hours.
If19h is shown and you press again the run 
time of the set washing program appears 
(display in minutes, e. g.120). 
In this state, the delay timer is not set. –COTTONS/LINEN 1400 revolutions per minute
–EASY CARES/EASY IRON 1200 revolutions per minute
–DELICATES 1200 revolutions per minute
–WOOL/SILK /P (Hand Wash) 1200 revolutions per minute
 
						

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Soaking Duration
With the SOAKING button pressed, you can extend the soaking dura-
tion by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours.
3 Without delay timer, the soaking duration is approx. 1 hour.
Opening and Closing the Filling Door
0 Open: Pull on the handle of the filling door.
0 Close: Press the filling door firmly closed.
The indicators DOOR and START/PAUSE show whether 
the door can be opened while the appliance is 
switched on: 
3 If
–the error code Cd is shown in the multi-display and 
–the indicators PRE WASH, RINSE and RINSE+ flash
you tried to start a washing program without first closing the filling 
door properly. In this case push the door shut firmly and restart the 
washing program.
Add the washing
3 For the maximum filling quantities, see the Program tables.
See Sort and prepare washing for information on correctly preparing 
the washing. 
0 1.Sort and prepare the washing according to type.
2.Open the filling door: Pull on the handle of the filling door.
3.Fill with washing.  
Important! When closing the door, make 
sure no items of washing get stuck! This 
could damage textiles and the unit.
4.Close the filling door securely.
Indicator DOORIndicator START/PAUSE Opening door possible?
Glows greenFlashes redYes
Glows redGlows redNo1)
1) The filling door is locked because of a high water level or a high temperature.
 
						

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Add Washing Detergent / Care Agent
3 Refer to the information on washing detergents and care agents, see 
section ”Washing Detergents and Care Agents”.
0 1.Open the washing detergent drawer: 
grip inside the flap on the drawer at 
the bottom (1) and pull out the drawer 
as far as it will go (2).
2.Fill with washing detergent /
care agent 
3.Push the drawer fully in.
3 If using liquid detergent / tablets
Add liquid detergent / tablets in the quantity recommended by the 
washing detergent manufacturer. Add liquid detergent with dosage 
containers provided by the detergent manufacturer.
  Compartment for in-wash stain 
treatment 
Compartment for main washing
powder
(If you use water softener and need the 
right compartment for the pre-wash /
soaking agent, add the water softener 
to the main washing detergent in the 
left compartment.)
Compartment for liquid care agent
(Conditioner, finisher, starch)
Attention! Do not fill the compartment above 
the MAX mark. If necessary, dilute viscous agent 
up to the MAX mark, and dissolve powder starch.
Note: It is normal for a small amount of water 
to be left in the compartment for liquid care agent; 
this will not affect the wash results.
Compartment for pre-wash agent / soaking agent
(only for additonal programs PRE WASH and SOAKING
or for water softener
 
						

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Starting the washing program
0 1.Check that the water tap is open.
2.Start the washing program: 
Press the START / PAUSE button
The washing program is started or starts at the 
end of the time delay set.
3 The door is not correctly closed if, when the button START/PAUSE 
is pressed,
–the error code Cd is shown in the multi-display and
–the indicators PRE WASH, RINSE and RINSE+ flash
In this case, press the door firmly closed and again press the 
START/PAUSE button.
If the delay timer has been set:
The start time delay set on the time delay counts down; the time 
remaining until the program starts is displayed in the multi-display 
(in hours remaining, e.g. 5h). During this time you can add washing and 
change or stop the delay timer.
Load the washing: Press the START / PAUSE button. The door can be 
opened. Then close the door and press the START / PAUSE button 
again.
Changing or stopping delay timer: Press the DELAY TIMER button re-
peatedly until the desired time is displayed. When the program dura-
tion is displayed (display in minutes e. g.120) the washing program 
starts without delay.
 
						

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Completion of the Washing Program
Program sequence display
Before the start, the program steps to be 
carried out are indicated by the Program se-
quence display. The current program 
step is displayed during the wash program.
Multi-display
The expected remaining run time (in minutes) 
is shown in the multi-display until the program 
ends.
3 With automatic program adaptation by the controller of the washing 
machine (quantity of washing, type of washing, imbalance recognition, 
special rinse etc.), it is possible to stop or correct the counting of the 
remaining run time.
Change the Spin Speed
During the wash program, the spin speed can still be changed or RINSE 
HOLD can be set. 
Other settings cannot be changed.
Abort program
0 To prematurely abort the washing program, turn the program selector 
to OFF.
3 With the button START / PAUSE, it is possible at any time to interrupt 
the washing program and to continue it again by pressing the button 
again.
Wash cycle complete / removing the washing
When a wash programme is complete:
When a wash programme has come to an end, END is illuminated in the 
programme progress display. 
0 1.Open the door.
As soon as the DOOR indicator shows green, the door can be opened.
2.Remove the washing.
3.Turn the programme selector to OFF .
4.After the wash, pull out the detergent drawer slightly to allow it to dry. 
Leave the door slightly open to allow the inside of the washing ma-
chine to air.
 
						

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If RINSE HOLD was selected:
If a programme finishes with RINSE HOLD, the indicator next to the 
START / PAUSE button will flash.
0 1.After a rinse hold, the water must first be drained:
–Press either the START / PAUSE button 
(the water is drained and the washing is spun in accordance with the 
finished programme; the number of spin revolutions can still be al-
tered during the spin cycle using the spin revolution/RINSE HOLD   
button), 
or
–Turn the programme selector to OFF, and then to PUMP, and press the 
START / PAUSE button 
(the water will be drained without the spin cycle taking place), 
or
–Turn the programme selector to OFF, and then to SPIN or SHORT SPIN, 
and press the START / PAUSE button 
(the water will be drained and the washing is spun or briefly spun).
After this programme cycle is complete, the END indicator illuminates. 
The wash programme is complete.
2.Open the door and remove the washing.
3.Turn the programme selector to OFF.
If the EASY IRON programme was selected:
With EASY IRON, a crease prevention cycle of approx. 30 minutes takes 
place after the programme is complete. The multi-display shows the 
time remaining (e.g. 1 minute) and the END indicator iluminates. 
You can remove the washing at any time during the crease prevention 
cycle.
0 1.To do this, press the START / PAUSE button. 
The door can now be opened and the washing removed.
2.Finally, turn the programme selector to OFF. 
The wash programme is complete.
3 If the display OVER DOSING lights up, too much 
washing detergent was used in the washing program 
just ended. During the next wash, pay attention to 
the dosing information of the washing detergent 
manufacturer and pay attention to the filling quantity!
Attention! If the washing machine is not used for a long time: 
Close the water tap and disconnect the washing machine from the 
electricity mains. (The Aqua Control water protection does not function 
if the power supply is interrupted).
 
						

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Program tables
Washing
Not all possible settings are listed below, only those which are normal 
and appropriate in everyday use.
Type of washing; 
care symbolMax. load1)
(dry weight)2)
1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard load. 
2) A 10 litre bucket holds approximately 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton). 
Program selector;
temperature [°C]Possible 
additional  programs
Cottons
ç6 kgCOTTONS/LINEN
95
PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN)
Energy-saving program:
Cottons ç6 kgCOTTONS/LINEN
ENERGY SAVINGPRE WASH
SOAKING
Linen3)
èë
3) Programme settings for testing in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 
456 are described in the chapter Consumption Values“.6 kg
COTTONS/LINEN
30, 40, 60PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN
4)
4) In the case of the STAINS, a minimum temperature of 40°C is required for the stain re-
mover to become effective.
COTTONS/LINEN
40 - 60 MIX
Easy Cares
êí
3 kgEASY CARES
40, 50, 60PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN
1 kgEASY IRON5)
40
5) Creases in the washing are only largely prevented if the filling quantity of 1 kg is main-
tained. 5 to 7 easy-care mens shirts are equivalent to approximately 1 kg of dry washing. 
Delicates
ì3kg
(or 15-20 m2
curtains)
DELICATES
30, 40
PRE WASH
SOAKING
QUICK WASH
STAIN
4)
Woollens/Silk /Hand Wash
9ìï2 kgP WOOL / SILK 
COLD, 30, 40
 
						

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Separate conditioning / starching / impregnation 
Separate rinse
Separate spin 
Type of washingMax. Filling quantity 
(dry weight)Program selector
Cottons / Linen6 kgSTARCHING
Type of washingMax. Filling quantity 
(dry weight)Program selector
Cottons/Linen6 kg
GENTLE RINSE
Easy Cares3 kg
Delicates3 kg
Woollens/Silk/
Hand Wash2 kg
Type of washingMax. Filling quantity 
(dry weight)Program selector
Cottons/Linen6 kgSPIN
Easy Cares3 kg
SHORT SPINDelicates3 kg
Woollens/Silk/
Hand Wash2 kg
 
						

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Cleaning and Care
Control panel
Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive 
cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts.
0 Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm wa-
ter.
Detergent Drawer
The detergent drawer should be cleaned from time to time.
0 1.Pull the detergent drawer out as far as it will go.
2.Remove the detergent drawer by pulling sharply.
3.Take the conditioner insert out of the 
middle compartment.
4.Clean the conditioner insert under 
running water.
5.Clean the compartments with warm 
water from the rear side. It is best to 
use a flat brush.
6.Push on the conditioner insert as far as it will go so that it is securely in 
place. 
 
						

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7.Use a brush to clean the entire 
rinsing-in section of the washing 
machine, particularly also the noz-
zles on the top side of the rinsing-
in chamber.
8.Set the detergent drawer into the 
guide tracks and push in.
Washing Drum
The washing drum is made of stainless steel. Rusting foreign bodies in 
the washing can cause rust deposits on the drum.
Important! Do not clean the stainless steel drum with decalcifying 
agents containing acids, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron, or 
steel wool. Our Customer Service can provide suitable agents.
0 Remove any rust deposits on the drum using a stainless steel cleaning 
agent.
Main door
0 Check on a regular basis to see if deposits or foreign objects are present 
in or at the rubber sleeve behind the door, and remove.