Electrolux LAVAMAT 74950 User Manual

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LAVAMAT 74950 User Manual Washing Machine 132963630 amended.qxd 18/06/2008 9.54 Pagina 1 ...

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Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver...

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Contents Instruction booklet 6 Safety information 6 Product Description 9 Detergent dispenser drawer 9 Control panel 10 Display 11 First use 13 Personalization 13 Acoustic signal 13 Child safety lock 13 Daily use 14 Load the laundry 14 Measure out th...

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Cancelling a programme 19 Opening the door after the programme has started 19 At the end of the programme 20 Washing programmes 21 Programme information 24 Preparing the wash cycle 26 Sorting the laundry 26 Temperatures 26 Before loading the laundry ...

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Installation 40 Unpacking 40 Positioning and levelling 42 Water inlet 42 Water-stop device 43 Water drainage 43 In the interest of the environment 45 Electrical connection 45 Permanent connection 46 Environment concerns 47 Packaging materials 47 Old ...

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6 Instruction booklet Safety information Prior to using for the first time • The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it...

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7 • Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you a...

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• 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 fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. • ...

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9 Product description Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. The NNeeww jjeett system allows total use of detergent and reduces wate...

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Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the selector dial as well as the buttons, pilot lights and the display. These are represented by relevant numbers on the following pages. TIME button START/PAUSE button DELAY START butto...

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Display (9) Temperature indicator and COLD symbol Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , SPIN , DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE The programme progress display shows the washing phases of...

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The display shows the following information: Duration of the selected programme After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum reco...

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13 Use First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any ...

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14 Use Daily Use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a click during closing....

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15 Use Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). Turn the programme sel...

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16 Use 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, 0 and RINSE HOLD symbol appear on the display, DOOR symbol (door locked) remains lit, the p...

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17 Use 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 wat...

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18 Use SUPER QUICK: by pressing this button twice, the corresponding symbol remains alight on the display and you will be able to reduce the washing duration for «lightly soiled laundry». The display will show the reduced washing time. To be used f...

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19 Use ● Press button 7: the machine starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start after having started the programme: ● set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the b...

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20 Use At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the pilot light of button 7 pilot light goes off, a blinking 0 appears on the display and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes. If you have chosen a programme or an option th...

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21 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature TTyyppee ooff llaauunnddrryy Options Description of the programme COTTONS 95° - COLD White and coloured cotton (normally soiled cotton items) SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE PRE...

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22 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature TTyyppee ooff llaauunnddrryy Options Description of the programme RINSES Separate rinse cycle for hand washed cotton items SPIN REDUCTION/RINSE HOLD/NIGHT CYCLE EXTRA RINSE Rinses Lon...

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23 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature TTyyppee ooff llaauunnddrryy Options DDeessccrriippttiioonn ooff tthhee pprrooggrraammmmee OUTDOOR SPORT 40°-COLD Special programme for sport clothes SPIN REDUCTION/ RINSE HOLD EXTR...

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24 Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items. Programme information Programme information HYGIENE A washing programme for white cottons. This programme helps to eliminate micro-organisms by washing at 60°C and adding an ...

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25 Programme information Programme information ECONOMY This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows you to obtain a good washing efficien...

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Preparing the wash cycle 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 Before lo...

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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 fu...

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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 have already been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach...

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Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manu...

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Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening pow...

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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...

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Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if • the machine does not empty and/or spin • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as foll...

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33 Care and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there c...

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Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. 2. Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that o...

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35 What to do if... What to do if... Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed bel...

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36 Unsatisfactory washing results: Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • Use commercial products to treat the st...

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37 What to do if... Problem Cause possible/Solution The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait until the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait until the DOOR symbol disappears. There is water in th...

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38 Technical Data Dimensions Width Height Depth (door included) 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Electrical connection Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa 0,80 MPa Maximum Load Cottons 8 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm Power supply voltage/frequency Total...

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39 Consumption value Consumption value The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. (*) «...

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40 Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the pa...

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4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C. 5. Remove the bracket D and refit the six smaller bolts C. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer E. 6. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove t...

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42 Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air 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 unevennes...

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3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Insta...

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44 38mm thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose. The drain ho...

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If you intend to drain the hose from the machine into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U -Piece” supplied. In the interest of the environment Washing machines should be connect- ed to th...

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Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond w...

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Environment concerns Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate c...

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