AEG Lavamat 74950 A User Manual

							Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button 3)
When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes
the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun
at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.
RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent
the fabrics from creasing. At the end of the programme, 
 and RINSE HOLD symbol appear
on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the pilot light of button 7 goes off
and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last
rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing
cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical
power rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. At the end
of the programme, 
 and RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, the DOOR symbol
remains lit, the pilot light of button 7 goes off and the door is blocked to indicate that the
water must be emptied out.
To empty out the water, please read chapter «At the end of the programme».
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
WARNING!
Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible
options disappear.
Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any
other option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot
of button 7 light starts blinking.
You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing
the button 7 . Press the button 4 : all the option symbols appear on the display.
To scroll all the available options, press the button 4 . The corresponding symbol appears
on the display and starts blinking.
Press the button 5 to activate and confirm your choice. A black dash appears under the
selected symbol to indicate that this option has been set. Press the same button to deac-
tivate the option.
After selecting the options, wait about few seconds until the display gets back to the default
status. The selected options appear on the display.
For the compatibility among the options and the washing programmes see chapter «Wash-
ing Programmes».
PREWASH option
Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash.
The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas
in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.
The relevant symbol will appear on the display.Daily use
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							This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry.
STAIN option
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended
main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant symbol will appear on the
display.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain
compartment 
 marked with a blue arrow.
SENSITIVE option
By selecting this option the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse
in the programmes for cottons and synthetics. The relevant symbol will appear on the
display.
This option cannot be selected together with Extra Rinse option.
This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.
EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse)
This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin
(allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of
water (extra rinse). The relevant symbol will appear on the display and this option is active
for selected washing programme.
If you wish to activate this option permanently press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for
some seconds: the relevant symbol appears on the display. If you wish to cancel it press
the same buttons until the symbol disappears.
Select the TIME SAVING option (button 6)
This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appli-
ance.
By pressing this button you can select the following options:
DAILY: by pressing button 6 once, the corresponding symbol appears on the display and
the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry. Reduced washing time
is presented on the display.
SUPER QUICK: by pressing button 6 twice, the corresponding symbol remains lit on the
display and the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items
that have been used or worn for a short time. Reduced washing time is presented on the
display.
Select the START/PAUSE (button 7)
To start the selected programme, press the button 7 , the corresponding red pilot light stops
blinking.
The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started oper-
ating and the door is locked.
To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7 : the corresponding red
pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 7
again. If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown.
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							If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks 3 times and
the message Err is displayed for a few seconds.
Select the DELAY START (button 8)
Before you start the programme , if you wish to delay the start, press the button re-
peatedly, to select the desired delay.
The corresponding symbol will appear on the display. The wash programme can be delayed
from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours
by means of this button.
The selected delay time value will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the
duration of the programme will appear again.
You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the
button 7 .
You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7 .
The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in the machine
during the delay time, press the button 7 to set the machine to pause. When the Door
symbol disappears, the door can be opened. Add the laundry, close the door and press the
button 7 again.
Selecting the delayed start.
• Select the programme and the required options.
• Select the delay start.
•
Press button 7 : the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start
after the selected delay has expired.
Cancelling the delayed start
•
Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7 ;
•
Press button 8 until the symbol 
 ’ is displayed;
•
Press the button 7 again to start the programme.
The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out. Before you
make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 7 .
Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . Turn the programme
selector dial to 
 and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by
pressing the 7 button again. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light
starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to  to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select
a new programme.Daily use
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							Opening the door after the programme has started
First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 7 .
• If the DOOR symbol disappears, the door can be opened;
• If the DOOR symbol doesn’t go off, it means that the machine is already heating, that
the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this case the door cannot be
opened;
• If you cannot open the door but you need to open it, you have to switch the machine
off by turning the selector dial to 
 . After some minutes the door can be opened (pay
attention to the water level and temperature!) ;
After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme again and to press button
7 .
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 7 pilot light goes off, a blinking
 appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes.
If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, follow the
below instruction to empty the water out:
•
turn the programme selector dial to 
• select the DRAINING or SPINNING programme
• reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button
•
press the button 7
• when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking 
 . On the display the
DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
 to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry
from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty.
If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open
to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
Washing programmes
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
ALGODÓN
95° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin
speed
Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg
1)
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
STAIN3)
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVING
1)
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
ANTIBACTERIAS
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin
speed
Max. load 8 kg
The washing programme for white cottons. This pro-
gram eliminates the micro-organisms thanks to the
washing by 60°C and an additional rinse. In this way
the action is more effective. Put into the compart-
ment Stain a special additive for hygiene and select
the option Stain.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
STAIN
40 - 60 MIX
40°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin
speed
Max. load 8 kg
White and coloured cotton This programme can be
used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or
60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be
put into the drum in order to save energy and water.
The same good washing result will be obtained as for
normal programme at 60°C.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
STAIN
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE
TEJIDOS GRUESOS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 4 kg
With this programme it is possible to wash items like
pants, shirts or jackets in Jeans and also jersey realized
with hi-tech materials. (The Extra Rinse option will be
activated automatically).SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
SINTÉTICOS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
STAIN3)
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVING 
1)
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
PLANCHA FÁCIL PLUS
60° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 1,5 kg
Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and
spun. Selecting this programme the laundry is gently
washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way
ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will per-
form additional rinses.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
EXTRA RINSE
DELICADOS
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load kg 4 - Reduced load kg 2
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
STAIN
EXTRA RINSE
TIME SAVING
1)
TEJIDOS DE MODA
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load kg 4
Special gentle programme for fabrics such a viscose,
cupro, lyocell. It performs an cleaning action more
intensive than the handwash programme.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
PREWASH
2)
STAIN
EXTRA RINSE
ACLARADOS DELICADOS
Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 8 kg
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin
cotton garments which have been washed by hand.
The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final
spin.SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
DESCARGA
Draining of water
Max. load 8 kg
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro-
grammes with the option selected which ends with
water left in the tub.  
CENTRIFUGAR
Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed
Max. load 8 kg
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and
after programmes which ends with water left in the
tub. Before selecting this programme the selector dial
m u s t  b e  t u r n e d  t o  
 . You can choose the spin speed
by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the
fabrics to be spun.
SPIN REDUCTION 
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
MANTAS / EDREDONES
40° - 30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 800 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for a single synthetic blanket, du-
vet, bedspread and so on.SPIN REDUCTION
LANA PLUS (HANDWASH ) 40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Washing programme for machine washable wool as
well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab-
rics. Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbal-
ance. If the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin
phase, add more items, redistribute the load manually
and then select the spinning programme.
SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
LENCERÍA (HANDWASH) 40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 1 kg
This programme is suitable for very delicate items, as
lingerie, bras and underwear etc.
SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
OUTDOOR
40° - Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 800 rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme for sport clothes. By selecting this
programme, we recommend that you not add any
additives.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
SPORT INTENSIVO
40° - Cold
Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200
rpm
Max. load 2 kg
Special programme is suitable for washing heavily
soiled sport items. The machine will add automati-
cally a prewash phase before the main wash to elim-
inate mud stains. For this phase we recommend that
you NOT put the detergent into the 
 compartment
of the detergent drawer in order to wash the items
with water only.
SPIN REDUCTION
NIGHT CYCLE
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
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							Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature
- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of
LaundryOptionsDetergent Com-
partment
20 MIN. - 3KG
30°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
This programme may be used for a quick washing of
sport items or cotton and synthetic items , lightly
soiled or worn once.SPIN REDUCTION
EXPRESS INTENSIVO
60° - 40°
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 5 kg
Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly
soiled white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
SUPER ECO
Cold
Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm
Max. load 3 kg
Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic) . Cold wash
programme designed for saving energy, water and
time. This programme is suitable with detergents that
becomes effective at low temperature. The detergent
must be used with the supplied or a suitable deter-
gent dosing cap (use the amount of the detergent
recommended by detergents manufacturer). The ap-
pliance automatically runs a short heating phase if
the water temperature is lower than 6°C only.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
EXTRA RINSE
ALGODÓN ECO
60°
Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin
speed
Max. load 8 kg
White and fast coloured cotton .
This programme can be selected for slightly or nor-
mally soiled cotton items. The temperature will de-
crease and the washing time will be extended. This
allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving
energy.SPIN REDUCTION
RINSE HOLD
NIGHT CYCLE
PREWASH
2)
STAIN
SENSITIVE
EXTRA RINSE
  = OFF
For cancelling the programme which is running or to
switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 6 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load
as indicated. Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
3) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
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							Helpful hints and tips
Sorting out the laundry
Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing
instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.
Temperatures
95° or 90°for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels,
tablecloths, sheets...)
60°/50°
for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses,
pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled
white cotton (e.g. underwear)
40°-30°- Cold
for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including syn-
thetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, ma-
chine washable, non-shrink»
Before loading the laundry
Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash.
New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately
the first time.
Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,
pins).
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.
Remove persistent stains before washing.
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste.
Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.
Maximum loads
Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts.
General rules:
•
Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed;
•
Synthetics: drum no more than half full;
•
Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full.
Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy.
For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size.
Laundry weights
The following weights are indicative:
The following weights are indicative:
bathrobe1200 g
quilt cover700 g
man’s work shirt600 g
sheet, man’s pyjamas500 g
tablecloth250 g
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							The following weights are indicative:
pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man’s shirt200 g
tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin, blouse, men’s underpants100 g
Removing stains
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable
to treat them prior to washing.
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a
special detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and
dab the stain; treat several times.
Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab
the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth.
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful
with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only).
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone
1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab
the stain.
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat
any residual marks with bleach.
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.
Treat any residual marks with bleach.
Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone
1), then with acetic
acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with
detergent paste.
Detergents and additives
Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quan-
tities to avoid waste and protect the environment.
Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can up-
set the delicate balance of nature.
The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.),
the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance:
• powder detergents for all types of fabric
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens
• liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all
types of fabric, or special for woollens only.
The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the
dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme.
If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected.
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk
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