AEG LAVAMAT 63742 VI, Instruction Booklet

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 63742 VI Instruction booklet Washing machine ...

Page 2: ... integral part of our products To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently To refer to this manual any time you need to we recommend you to keep it in a safe place And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance We wish you much joy with your new applian...

Page 3: ...ent and the fabric softener 14 Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 15 Select the spin speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option 15 Programme option button 16 Select the PREWASH option 16 Select the STAIN option 16 Select the SENSITIVE option 16 Select the TIME option 17 Select the START PAUSE 17 Select the DELAY START 17 Select an additional rinse 18 Altering an option...

Page 4: ...oads 24 Laundry weights 24 Removing stains 25 Detergents and additives 25 Quantity of detergent to be used 26 Degrees of water hardness 26 Care and cleaning 27 Descaling 27 After each wash 27 Maintenance wash 27 External cleaning 27 Detergent dispenser drawer 27 Washing drum 28 Door seal 28 Drain pump 29 Water inlet filter 30 Emergency emptying out 30 Frost precautions 31 What to do if 32 Technica...

Page 5: ... Water stop device 39 Water drainage 39 In the interest of the environment 41 Electrical connection 41 Permanent connection 42 Building in 43 Preparation and assembly of the door 43 Environment concerns 46 Packaging materials 46 Old machine 46 Ecological hints 46 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...damaged machine If parts are damaged contact your supplier If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may ge...

Page 7: ... be removed before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in the user manual After having installed the appliance check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable inlet hose and drain hose If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under t...

Page 8: ...g machine if the power supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible Child Safety This appliance is not intended for use by person including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the...

Page 9: ...r stain remover The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme The stain remover is added at the proper time if the STAIN option is selected Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Product descripti...

Page 10: ...ector dial SPIN button PREWASH button STAIN button SENSITIVE button TIME button Display START PAUSE button DELAY START button Indicator pilot lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Table of symbols Handwash Rinse Hold Child Safety Lock ...

Page 11: ...light 10 2 the WASHING pilot light 10 1 and the pilot light of the button 8 go out and the door can be opened Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow pilot light of the button 8 light starts blinking Delay Start 7 2 The selected delay 20 hours max set by means of the rele...

Page 12: ...tional rinses the EXTRA RINSE pilot light 10 3 comes on To add an additional rinse please see chapter Select an additional rinse If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled Only the button 8 pilot light is blinking to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off By pres...

Page 13: ... and 4 simultaneously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except if there is a fault By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock 7 3 This function allows you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains able also when the washing mac...

Page 14: ...er Your new appliance was designed to reduce water energy and detergent consumption 1 Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops Measure out the amount of detergent required pour it into the main wash compartment and if you wish to carry out the prewash phase or to perform the stain function pour the detergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked If using liquid detergents a programm...

Page 15: ...ing programmes Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the yellow pilot light of button the 8 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed to indicate a wrong selection The machine will not perform the new selected programme Select the SPIN speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option Button 2 When the required programme has been select...

Page 16: ... 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 light will light up Select the STAIN option Button 4 Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase The relevant light will light...

Page 17: ...programme from the point at which it was interrupted press the button 8 again If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown If an incorrect option is selected the yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds Select the DELAY START Button 9 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 9...

Page 18: ...necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water extra rinse Press buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for some seconds the pilot light 10 3 comes on This function stays permanently on To remove it press the same but tons again until the pilot light 10 3 goes off Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out Before you...

Page 19: ...ops automatically the pilot light of the button 8 the pilot lights 10 1 and 10 2 go off and a blinking 0 will appear on the display If a programme or an option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected the pilot light 10 2 illuminates a blinking 0 will appear on the display the pilot light of the button 8 goes off and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied...

Page 20: ...60 COLD Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE TIME EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 3 Red load kg 1 5 DELICATES 40 COLD Delicate fabrics for example curtains SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN TIME EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 3 Red load kg 1 5 WOOL PLUS HANDWASH 30 COLD Special ...

Page 21: ...t the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option Draining of water Max load kg 6 SPIN Separate spin for cotton fabric SPIN Drain and long spin Max load kg 6 REFRESH 30 Quick wash for sport items or cotton and synthetics items lightly soiled or worn once SPIN Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 3 ECONOMY 60 White and fast coloured cotton economy lightly heavy soiled items shirts ...

Page 22: ... easier Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses WOOL PLUS HANDWASH Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the hand washing care symbol DELICATE RINSES With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final short spin The spin sp...

Page 23: ...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 23 Preparing the wash cycle 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths s...

Page 24: ...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 Preparing the wash cycle 1200 g bathrobe 100 g napkin 700 g quilt cover 500 g sheet 200 g pillow case 250 g tablecloth 200 g towelling towel 100 g tea cloth 200 g night dress 100 g ladies briefs 600 g man s work shirt 200 g man s shirt...

Page 25: ...oft 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 then with acetic acid treat any residual marks on white...

Page 26: ... used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during washing Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called degrees ...

Page 27: ...so help to preserve the door seal Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis To run a maintenance wash The drum should be empty of laundry Select the hottest cotton wash programme Use a normal measure of detergent must be a powder with biological properties...

Page 28: ... lower part of the recess 7 Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a clean...

Page 29: ...e B place it in the container and remove its cap 5 When no more water comes out unscrew the pump cover and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump 6 Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it 7 Replace the cap on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat 8 Screw the pump cover fully in Warning When the appliance is...

Page 30: ... emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine 1 pull out the plug from the power socket 2 close the water tap 3 if necessary wait until the water has cooled down 4 place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl Remove its cap The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full put the cap back on...

Page 31: ...ng hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out 3 Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any water remaining in the machine is removed avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is ab...

Page 32: ...oblem Possible cause Solution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed E40 Close the door firmly The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket Insert the plug into the power socket There is no power at the socket Please check your domestic electrical installation The main fuse or the fuse in the plug has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly posit...

Page 33: ...ed Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose check to see if it is damp Check the water inlet hose connection The drain or inlet hose is damaged Replace it with a new one The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced or the filter has not bee...

Page 34: ...drum Redistribute the laundry Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum Load more laundry Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning c...

Page 35: ...y indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature Cottons Economy at 60 C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards Consumption value Programme Water consumption lltres Energy consumption KWh Programme duration Hours Minutes Whit...

Page 36: ...d if the machine ever has to be transported again 1 After removing all the packaging carefully lay machine on it s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 With the supplied spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A 36 Installation HEC0008 A ...

Page 37: ...t the inlet hose from the drum 7 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 8 Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph Water inlet All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet 37 Installation C C B D B C C ...

Page 38: ...d the drain hose must not be kinked Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out After having levelled the machine tighten the lock nuts Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum Do not use the hose from your previous machine to c...

Page 39: ...ovided with a water stop device which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose This fault is shown by a red sector in the window A Should this occur turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home s drainage system usi...

Page 40: ...e 2 Onto a sink outlet spigot If the outlet spigot has not been used before remove any blanking plug that may be in place Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose see dia gram to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is av...

Page 41: ...omply with the above safety precaution If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home Important The wires in the mains ...

Page 42: ... used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indi cated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local AEG ELECTROLUX Service Centre The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this MUST be carried out b...

Page 43: ... the right level Fig B a Door The dimensions of the door should be width 595 598 mm thickness 16 22 mm The height C Fig C depends on the height of the adjacent furniture s base b Hinges To mount the hinges it is necessary to drill two holes dia 35 mm depth 12 5 14 mm depending on the depth of door furniture on the inner side of the door The distance between the holes hobs fixing centres must be 41...

Page 44: ...om left to right invert the position of the plates 7 the magnet 4 and the plate 5 Fig B and E Mount the countermagnet 6 and the hinges 1 as previously described Recommendations regarding the construction and fitting of a base when the installation requires an integrated appliance to be raised Where the appliance has been raised by mounting onto a wooden base provided by the installer The material ...

Page 45: ...f approximately 5 mm is left between the top of the machine and the underside of the worktop A final check for stability should be carried out with the machine on spin with a load this will identify the need for any further fine adjustment to the feet A strip of beading approximately 605 mm W x 5 mm H x 25 mm D must be screwed down into the base directly in front of the machine s feet this will pr...

Page 46: ...quences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that you f...

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