AEG Lavamat 74800 Information Manual

LAVAMAT 74800
Washing machineUser information
 
 

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Dear customer,
Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a 
later date.
Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appli-
ance.
The following symbols are used in the text:
1Safety instructions
Warning:  Notes that concern your personal safety.
Attention:  Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
3Useful tips and hints
2Environmental information
 

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Contents
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Description of the appliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safety information for the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the appliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Operating Instructions
1Safety
Prior to using for the first time
•Follow the  ”Instructions for install ation and connection”.
 If the appliance is delivered in th e winter months when there are mi-
nus temperatures: Store the washin g machine at room temperature 
for 24 hours before using for the first time.
Correct use
 The washing machine is only design ed for the washing of normal do-
mestic laundry at home. 
 Additions or modifications to th e washing machine are not permit-
ted.
 Use only...

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General safety
Repairs to the washing machine must  only be carried out by qualified 
service engineers. 
 Never use the washing machine if th e mains cable is damaged; or if 
the control panel, work top or plin th area is damaged such that the 
inside of the appliance is freely accessible.
 Switch off the washing machine be fore cleaning, maintenance and 
servicing. In addition, pull the main s plug out of the socket or – in 
the case of a permanent connection  – switch off the cut-out in the...

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Description of the appliance 
Control panel 
Detergent dispenser
drawer
Screw feet 
(height adjustable) Plinth flap/
Drain pump
Rating plate
(behind door) Control panel
DELAY TIMER button
SPIN/RINSE HOLD button
OVERDOSING indicatorProgramme progress display
Multi-display
Programme knob
STAR T/PAUSE button DOOR indicator
Programme option buttons
 

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Programme overview
Programme
max. load 
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(dry washing) 
1) A 10 litre bucket contains approx. 2.5 kg dry washing (cotton)
Additional programmesSpin speed
RINSE +TIME SAVERPRE WASHSTAINSENSITIVE14001000 / 700 / 500RINSE HOLD
ENERGY SAVING2)
2) Programme settings for tests in accordance with or in  the style of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are described in the 
chapter “Consumption values”.
7kg
COTTONS/LINEN
95, 60, 40, 307kg3)
3) Recommended load for short progammes is 3,5 kg; full load ing is...

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Application/FeaturesCare
symbols1) 
1) The figures in the care symbols indicate the maximum temperatures.
Energy-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled 
whites or coloureds made of cotton/linen. M O
Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. J M O
Programme for cottons/linen, which is indicated for various wash temperatures. 
Items which according to their care label are normally washed separately at 40 °C or 
at 60 °C, can be washed...

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Before the first wash
1.Open the detergent drawer.
2. Pour approx. 2 litres of water through the detergent drawer into the 
washing machine. 
This closes the water  container when the next programme is started 
and the economy valve can function properly
3. To remove any production-related re sidues from the drum and water 
tank, perform the first wash cycle without a load. Programme: COT-
TONS/LINEN 95, press the TIME SAVE R button, add approx. 1/4 measur-
ing cup of detergent. 
Preparing and...