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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before the first wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preparing and sorting washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Running a washing cycle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Opening the door/loading washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adding detergent / additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switching on the appliance/selecting a progra mme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the programme options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RINSE + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TIME SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PRE WASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
STAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SENSITIVE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the delay timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme progress  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interrupting a programme/adding washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Washing cycle complete / Removing the washing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Overdosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Child safety device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning and maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Remedying small malfunctions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
If the wash results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Carrying out an emergency drain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Drain pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disposal  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
 
						

							
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Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Safety information for the installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the appliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Where to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Making the appliance level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Water drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Guarantee/Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
 
						

							
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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 detergents and additives th at are suitable for use in domes-
tic washing machines.
 The washing must not contain any in flammable solutions. Danger of 
explosion!
 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 
be held responsible for any damage arising.
Safety of Children and Infirm Persons
 Keep packaging away from children. There is a risk of suffocation.
 The appliance ist not intented for  use by young children or infirm 
persons without supervision.
 Children often do not recognise the  hazards associated with electrical 
appliances. Don’t allow children  to use the washing machine unsu-
pervised.
 Make sure that children and pets  don’t climb into the drum of the 
washing machine. Could endanger life!
 
						

							
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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 
fuse box or remove the screw fuse completely.
 If operation is stopped, disconnect  the appliance from the mains sup-
ply and shut off the water tap.
 Never unplug the appliance by pullin g on the cable. Always pull the 
plug.
 Multi-way plugs, connectors and ext ension cables must not be used. 
This could constitute a fire  hazard through overheating. 
 Never wash the washing machine down with a water jet. Danger of 
electric shock!
 In washing programmes with high te mperatures the glass in the door 
gets hot. Do not touch it.
 Before emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the 
drain pump or opening the door in  an emergency, let the water cool 
down.
 Small animals can nibble at the cables and water hoses. Danger of 
electric shock and danger of wate r damage! Keep small animals away 
from the washing machine.
 
						

							
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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 
1) 
(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 possible however with somewhat reduced clean-
ing results.
4)
4) STAIN can only be set from 40° upwards, as stain remo val agent only becomes effective at higher temperatures.

40-60 MIX7kg
EASY-CARES
60, 50, 40, 303,5 kg4)
EASY IRON 401kg
DELICATES
40, 303,5 kg
WOOL/SILK H (Hand-washing) 
40, 30, COLD2kg
RINSE3,5 kg
DRAIN
SPIN7kg
REFRESH3,5 kg
 
						

							
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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 together in this programme. In this way the drum capacity is 
better used, saving energy. Achieves the  washing results of a normal 60° programme. J M
Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. 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 25 m2 curtains). If used together with RINSE HOLD, 
also suitable for fabrics with climatic membranes, e.g. outdoor clothing. 
I K
Specially gentle programme for machine and hand-washable wool/silk.Q L H
Separate gentle rinse (3 rinse cycles, liquid conditioner is washed in from the 
compartment
&, gentle spin). 
I K N
Q L  H
Draining following a rinse hold. 
Draining and spinning, e.g. following a rinse hold, or separate spinning of hand-
washed cottons/linen. J M O
Special programme which washes at 30 °C, approx. 30 minutes, for brief washing of 
e.g.  worn-once, lightly soiled sports clothing or new clothes. J M O
I K N
 
						

							
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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 sorting washing
Preparing washing
 Empty 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 sensitive and small items in a  net or a pillow case, e.g. net cur-
tains, tights, socks, handkerchiefs, bras.
Important!  Bras and other items containing wires should only be 
washed in a net bag. The wires ca n work loose and damage the appli-
ance.
Sorting washing
 By colour: Wash white and coloured  washing separately. Washing can 
run. 
 By temperature, type of washing and care symbol.
Important!  Do not wash fabrics with care symbol  G (= do not wash!) 
in the washing machine.