AEG LAVAMAT 74950M3, User Manual

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 74950 M3 EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...se spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES In the AEG webshop you ll find everything you need to keep all your AEG appliances looking spotless and working perfectly Along with a wide range of accessories designed and built to the high quality standards you would expect from specialist cookware to cutlery baskets from bottle holders to delicate laundry b...

Page 3: ...g 28 What to do if 31 Technical data 32 Consumption values 32 Installation 37 Electrical connection 37 Environment concerns The following symbols are used in this user manual Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...ke sure that small pets and children do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before using Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws stones or any other hard sharp ma terial can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over fill Refer to t...

Page 5: ...washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed If volatile cleaning fluids are used care should be taken to ensure that the flu...

Page 6: ...e this device and restore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is ver tical PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption The NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so sav ing energy 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 Detergent dis...

Page 7: ...ash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN option CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the display These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Programme selector dial 2 TEMPERATURE button Control panel 7...

Page 8: ...ngerie Hand Wash Outdoor Sports Sport Intensive 20 Min 3 KG Quick Intensive Buttons and light Temperature Spin Reduction Options Time Saving Start Pause Delay Start Child Lock Display 9 1 9 2 9 4 9 5 9 6 9 7 9 8 9 3 9 9 9 1 Temperature indicator and COLD symbol 9 2 Spin Speed indicator RINSE HOLD NIGHT CYCLE symbols 9 3 Programme progress display PREWASH MAIN WASH RINSE SPIN DRAIN OVERDOSAGE The p...

Page 9: ...ically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric After the programme has started the time remaining is updated every minute Delay start The selected delay 20 hours max set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds for example then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed The DELAY START symbol will appear on the disp...

Page 10: ...nd 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except for the events of operating problems By pressing these two buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unattended and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains able also when the w...

Page 11: ...the rubber joint Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener 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 de tergent required pour it into the main wash compartment and if you wish to carry out the prewash phase pour the detergent into the compartment marked If you wish to perform the...

Page 12: ...lockwise Position Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position to switch the machine off If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is work ing the yellow pilot light of button 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection The machine will...

Page 13: ...apter 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 op tions disappear Anyway if an option which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any oth er option is selected the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow...

Page 14: ... 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 relative pilot light comes on ...

Page 15: ...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 8until 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...

Page 16: ...y 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 The drum continues to run at regular intervals until the water draining To empty the water out turn the programme selector dial to set the DRAINING or SPINNING programme if needed press the relevant button to reduce the sp...

Page 17: ...al additive for hygiene and select the option Stain SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 STAIN 40 60 MIX 40 Main wash Rinses Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max load 8 kg STANDARD programme for the Energy Label con sumption value 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 ...

Page 18: ... RINSE DELICATES 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load kg 4 Reduced load kg 2 Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester SPIN NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH2 STAIN3 EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVING1 VISCOSE 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 in tensive than th...

Page 19: ...L HANDWASH 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load 2 kg silk max load 1 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 NIGHT CYCLE...

Page 20: ...sed for a quick washing of sport items or cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or worn once SPIN QUICK INTENSIVE 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 RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE SUPER ECO Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin at 1200 rpm Max load 3 kg Mixed fabrics cotton and ...

Page 21: ...the temperature of 40 C or higher HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer s washing in structions Sort the laundry as follows whites coloureds synthetics delicates woollens 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 fi...

Page 22: ...oid 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 f...

Page 23: ...owder manufacturer s instructions This will help to prevent the forma tion of lime deposits After each wash Leave the door open for a while This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance Keeping the door open after a wash will also 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...

Page 24: ... the washing or tap water containing iron 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 cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx 1 4 measuring ...

Page 25: ...nce 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Open the pump door 4 Pull flap forward to remove 5 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 6 Pull out the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap 7 When no more water comes out un screw the pump cover by turning it an ti clockwise and remove the filter Use pliers if necessary Always keep a ra...

Page 26: ...ot water in the pump Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle always wait until the appliance has fin ished the cycle and is empty When refitting the pump cover ensure it is securely re tight ened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn t fill it takes a long time to fill with water the starting button blinks yel...

Page 27: ...rgency emptying 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 temp...

Page 28: ...same time some acoustic sig nals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working problem with the water supply problem with the water draining door open anti flooding system has activated Once the problem has been eliminated press the button 7 to restart the programme If af ter all checks the problem persists contact your local Service Centre Problem Possible cause Solution The ...

Page 29: ... option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected Select the draining or the spinning pro gramme The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum Redistribute the laundry There is water on the floor Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent creates too much foam has been used Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth ...

Page 30: ...s noisy The transit bolts and packing have not been re moved Check the correct installation of the appli ance The support feet have not been adjusted Check the correct levelling of the appliance The laundry is not evenly distributed in the 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 ...

Page 31: ...oding system has activated Pull out the plug from the power socket close the water tap and contact the Service Force Centre If you are unable to identify or solve the problem contact our service centre Before telephoning make a note of the model serial number and pur chase date of your machine the Service Centre will require this information TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Width Height Depth Depth Overa...

Page 32: ...economy and 40 60 MIX are the standard cotton programmes for nor mally soiled cotton laundry They are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry and they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consump tion for washing that type of cotton laundry They agree with EN60456 The actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature INSTALLATION Un...

Page 33: ...power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine 4 Slide out the relevant plastic spacers Installation 33 ...

Page 34: ...circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets rugs etc Before placing it on small tiles apply a rubber coating Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials under the machine If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coalburning stove an in sulating panel covered with aluminium foil on the sid...

Page 35: ...Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply 1 Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose 2 Connect the hose with the angled con nection to the machine Do not place the inlet hose downwards Angle the hose to the left or right depend ing on the position of your water tap 3 Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut After positioning the inlet hose be sure to...

Page 36: ...nk using the plastic hose guide supplied with the ma chine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall 2 In a sink drain pipe branch This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground 3 Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not le...

Page 37: ...be easily accessible after installing the machine WARNING Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by a Service Centre ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and elect...

Page 38: ...e environment we recommend that you follow these tips Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent water and time the environment is protected too The machine works more economically if it is fully loaded With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Measure out detergent according ...

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