AEG Lavamat 74800 Information Manual

							
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Running a washing cycle
Opening the door/loading washing
1.To open the door: pull the door by the handle.
When the machine is switched on , the DOOR light and the START/
PAUSE light indicate whether the door can be opened: 
2. Unfold washing and load it loosely 
into the machine. Mix large and 
small items.
Important!  Do not get any washing 
caught between the door and the 
rubber seal.  
3. Push the door shut firmly. Door 
catch must audibly click shut.
Adding detergent / additives
Important:  Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use 
in domestic washing machines.
1For USA and Canada only! 
Important!  Only LOW-SUDSING detergent suitable for a front-loading 
washing machine can be used in this  machine. This machine can heat 
the water up to 95 degrees celsius,  or 200 degrees fahrenheit, and care 
should be taken to ensure that th e correct washing powder is used. If 
you have any doubt, check with yo ur dealer or the distributor.
WARRANTY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DA MAGES ARE VOIDED IF A LOW 
SUDSING DETERGENT IS NOT USED.
Dose detergent and additives accordin g to the instructions of the de-
tergent and additive manufacturers.  Follow the instructions on the 
packaging.
DOOR indicatorSTART/PAUSE indicatorCan the door be opened?
lit greenflashes red or is offyes
lit greenlit redyes, after the START/PAUSE 
button has been pressed
lit red 
or is offflashes red  or lit redno, water level and/or temperature too high
 
						

							
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Dosing depends upon:
–the washing’s degree of soiling,
– the size of the load
– the degree of hardness of the water supply. 
 If the manufacturer does not give in structions for small loads: for a 
half load, use a third less, for a very small load, use only half of the 
detergent that is recommended for a full load.
 From water hardness 2 (= medium) upwards, water softener should 
be used. Detergent can then always be dosed for water hardness 1 
(= soft). Your local water company will be able to give you informa-
tion about the water hardness in your area.
1. Pull the detergent dispenser drawer out as far as the stop.
2. Add the detergent/additives.
3. Push the drawer in fully.
Washing powder/tablets for the main wash  
If you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartment 
for the pre-wash detergent, add the water softener to the main wash 
detergent in the left-hand compartment.
Softeners, wash-care products to pr eserve the shape of garments, 
starch  
Do not fill the compartment beyond  the MAX mark. Dilute thick liquid 
concentrates according to the manu facturer’s instructions before 
putting them into the drawer. Dissolve powder starches.
If you use liquid detergents:  
Add liquid detergent using the dosage container provided by the deter-
gent manufacturer.
In-wash stain treatment/
tablets 
Washing powder/tablets 
for the main wash
Softeners/
wash-care products
to preserve the shape 
of garments/
starch  Washing powder/tablets 
for the pre-wash 
or for water softener
 
						

							
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Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme
Set the programme and tempera-
ture using the programme knob. 
3By selecting a programme, you 
switch the appliance on at the 
same time.
–The programme progress display 
indicates the programme steps 
that the selected programme will 
perform.
– In the multi-display the 
estimated length of the progr amme (in minutes) appears.
Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold
The washing machine suggests the 
maximum permitted speed that is 
suitable for the selected pro-
gramme. You can reduce this speed:
Press the SPIN/RINSE HOLD button 
repeatedly until the desired display 
lights up.
3The speed for the final spin can still 
be altered during the programme. To do this:
1. Press the START/PAUSE button.
2. Change the speed.
3. Press the START/PAUSE button again.
RINSE HOLD
With RINSE HOLD the washing is left to soak in the final rinse water. 
There is no final spin after the intermediate spin(s). Intermediate spins 
are programme-dependent and cannot be altered.
 
						

							
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Selecting the programme options
If desired, press the programme op-
tion button(s). The corresponding 
light lights up. 
3If “ Err ” flashes in the multi-display, 
the programme option selected 
cannot be combined with the wash 
programme set.
RINSE +
Two additional rinse cycles are carried out for the programmes ENERGY 
SAVING, COTTONS/LINEN, DELICATES,  EASY-CARES and EASY IRON (e. g. 
in cases of over-sensitive skin).
TIME SAVER
Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled washing.
PRE WASH
Warm pre-wash before the main wash , which follows automatically; in-
termediate spin in the COTTONS/ LINEN and EASY-CARES programmes; 
no intermediate spin in the DELICATES programme. 
STAIN
For heavily soiled or stained washin g. In-wash stain treatment products 
are washed in at the optimum time as the programme progresses. 
Can only be set with wash temperat ures of 40°C and above, as stain 
treatment products are only effe ctive at higher temperatures.
SENSITIVE
Enhanced rinse action through an a dditional rinse cycle together with 
decreased drum movement (improved fa bric care). Ideal when frequent 
washes are necessary, e. g. in  cases of over-sensitive skin.
 
						

							
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Setting the delay timer
3With the DELAY TIMER button you can postpone the start of a pro-
gramme by 30 minutes ( 30) to a maximum of 23 hours ( 23h). 
1. Select programme. 
2. Continue pressing the DELAY TIMER bu tton until the desired start delay 
is displayed in the multi-display, for example 12h, if the start of the 
programme is to be delayed by 12 hours. DELAY TIMER light is lit. 
3If the display is showing  23h and you press the button again, the time 
delay will be cancelled.  0' appears followed by the duration of the set 
wash programme.
3. To activate the time delay, press the START/PAUSE button. The remain-
ing time till the programme start is being shown (e. g.  12h, 11h , 10h , ... 
30
'etc.).
Starting a programme
1. Check that the tap is turned on.
2. Press the START / PAUSE button. The prog ramme is started or starts after 
the time delay set has elapsed.
3If after the START/PAUSE button has been pressed  E40 flashes in the 
multi-display, the END indicator flashes 4 times and at the same time 
an acoustic signal sounds 4 times,  the door is not closed properly. Push 
the door firmly closed and press the START/PAUSE button again.
Programme progress
 The programme progress display shows the programme step that is 
currently being performed.
 The multi-display indicates the esti mated time remaining (in minutes) 
until the end of the programme.
3During the washing cycle the remainin g time may be increased or stay 
the same for a while as the programme  adjusts itself to different condi-
tions (e. g. type and quantity of laun dry, out of balance spin detection, 
special rinses, etc.).
 
						

							
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Interrupting a programme/adding washing
Interrupting a programme
A washing programme can be interrupt ed at any time by pressing the 
START/PAUSE button. It is then re -started by pressing the START/
PAUSE button again.
 To stop the washing machine before the programme has ended, turn 
the programme knob to OFF.  Important! Be careful if there is water 
in the appliance!
Adding washing
It is possible to add washing, as lo ng as the DOOR light is lit green.
1. Press the START/PAUSE button. The door can be opened.
2. Shut the door and press the STAR T/PAUSE button again. The pro-
gramme continues.
Washing cycle complete / Removing the washing
At the end of the programme, EN D lights up on the programme 
progress display. The door can be ope ned as soon as the DOOR is lit 
green.
1. Open the door and remove the washing.
2. Turn the programme knob to OFF.
3. Close the water tap.
4. After the wash, pull out the detergen t dispenser drawer slightly to al-
low it to dry. Leave the door slightly  open to air the inside of the wash-
ing machine.
If RINSE HOLD was selected: 
After the rinse hold, END lights up on the programme progress display.
The water must first be drained:
– Either turn the programme knob to OFF, then to DRAIN and press the 
START / PAUSE button (the water  is drained without spinning),
– or turn the programme knob to OFF and then to SPIN. Change the 
spin speed if necessary and press the START / PAUSE button (the water 
is drained and the washing spun).
Overdosing
3If the OVERDOSING indicator is lit,  too much detergent was used in the 
previous programme. The next time  you wash, observe the dosing rec-
ommendations of the detergent manufacturer and the load sizes.
 
						

							
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Child safety device
When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed.
Setting the child safety device: 
Use a coin to turn the knob (on the 
inside of the door) in a clockwise di-
rection as far as it will go. 
1Warning! The knob must not be 
sunk-in after being set, otherwise 
the child safety device is not active. 
The knob must stand out as shown 
in the illustration. 
Releasing the child safety device:  
Turn the knob anti-clockwise as far 
as it will go.
Cleaning and maintenance
Important!  Do not use furniture care produ cts or aggressive cleaners to 
clean the appliance. 
Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth.
Cleaning procedure
If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot 
programme from time to time. This will reduce any deposits and clean 
the appliance from the inside.
 
						

							
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Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly.
2. Remove the conditioner insert from 
the middle compartment. 
3. Clean all parts with water.
4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as 
it will go, so that it is firmly in place.
5. Clean all parts of the washing ma-
chine, especially the nozzles in the 
top of the washing-in chamber, with 
a brush.
6. Insert the detergent dispenser draw-
er in the guide rails and push it in.
Washing drum
Rust deposits in the drum may occu r due to rusting foreign bodies in 
the washing or tap water containing iron.
Important!  Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scour-
ing agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool.
1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum  with a cleaning agent for stain-
less steel.
2. Run a washing cycle without any wa shing to clean off any cleaning 
agent residues. Programme: COTTONS/ LINEN 95, press the TIME SAVER 
button, add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Door and rubber collar
Regularly check whether deposits or  foreign bodies are present in the 
folds of the rubber collar or on  the inside of the glass door. 
Clean the glass in the door an d the rubber collar regularly.
 
						

							
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What to do if...
Remedying small malfunctions
If one of the following fault codes is displayed in the multi-display dur-
ing operation:
– E10  (Problems with water inlet),
– E20  (Problems with water drainage),
– E40  (door open),
please have a look at the following table.
When the fault is remedied, press the START /PAUSE button.
In the event of other faults ( E plus a number or a letter): Switch the 
appliance off and on again. Re-set the programme. Press the START/
PAUSE button. 
If the fault is displayed again, pl ease contact the Customer Care De-
partment and inform th em of the fault code.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Washing machine does 
not work.
Mains plug not plugged in 
or fuse not working.Plug in mains plug. Check 
fuse.
Door not closed properly.Close door - there should be 
an audible click.
START / PAUSE button was 
not pressed for long 
enough.Press START / PAUSE button 
for longer.
Door cannot be closed.Child safety device engaged.Release child safety device.
When a button is 
pressed, Err appears in 
the multi-display.The selected function can-
not be combined with the 
programme set.
Make another selection.
E40  appears. 
END indicator flashes 
4x, at the same time an 
acoustic signal sounds 
4x.
Door is not closed properly.Close door properly. Start 
programme again.
E10  appears.
END indicator flashes 
1x, at the same time an 
acoustic signal sounds 
1x.
(Problems with water 
inflow.)Tap turned off.Turn the tap on.
Filter in the screw connec-
tion of the inlet hose is 
blocked.Turn off the water tap. Un-
screw hose, take out filter 
and clean it.
Water tap is blocked with 
limescale or faulty.Check the water tap and 
have it repaired if necessary.
 
						

							
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Washing machine vi-
brates when operating 
or is noisy.
Transport lock has not been 
removed.Remove transport lock.
Screw feet not correctly ad-
justed.Adjust feet according to the 
Installation and Connection 
instructions.
Washing has not been 
spun.Only a few large items of 
washing in the drum.Always load the drum as full 
as possible. Mix large and 
small items.
Water is leaking out un-
derneath the washing 
machine.
Screw connection on the in-
let hose is leaking.Tighten inlet hose.
Drain hose is leaking.Replace drain hose.
Drain pump cover is not 
closed properly.Close cover properly.
Washing was caught in the 
door.Load washing carefully for 
the next wash.
Emergency drain hose is 
leaking.Close off emergency drain 
hose properly.
Washing water is foam-
ing excessively. At the 
end  of the washing cy-
cle, the spin stops. OVER 
DOSING indicator is lit.
Probably too much deter-
gent has been used.Dose detergent exactly as in-
structed by manufacturer.
E20  appears. 
END indicator flashes 
2x, at the same time an 
acoustic signal sounds 
2x.
(Problems with water 
outflow.)
Kink in the drain hose.Remove kink.
Maximum pumping height 
of 1 m exceeded.Please contact the Customer 
Care Department.
Drain pump is blocked.
Switch off appliance. Pull out 
mains plug.
Clean drain pump. Remove 
foreign bodies from pump 
housing.
With connection to sink 
outlet: sink outlet is 
blocked.
Clean out sink outlet.
Conditioner not rinsed 
in,  w compartment for 
additives is filled with 
water.Conditioner insert in the 
compartment for additives 
is not correctly attached or 
is blocked.Clean detergent dispenser 
drawer, insert conditioner in-
sert firmly.
ProblemPossible causeRemedy