AEG Lavamat 74760 Information Manual

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What to do if ...
Remedying Faults
In the event of a fault, try to solve the problem yourself with the aid of 
the information provided here. If you call Customer Service to deal 
with one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating fault, the 
customer service technicians visit will not be free of charge, even dur-
ing the warranty period.
If the fault code C1, C2 or Cd is shown in the 
multidisplay, you may be able to remedy the 
fault yourself (see Faults Table below). When 
you have remedied the fault, press the START /
PAUSE button. 
With all other displayed faults (C plus number or letter): switch appli-
ance off and on again. Reset the wash programme and press the 
START/PAUSE button. 
If the fault code is displayed again, please contact the Customer Service 
department quoting the fault code.
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
The washing machine 
does not work.
The mains plug is not 
plugged in.Plug in the mains plug.
The fuse of the buildings 
wiring is not in order.Replace the fuse.
The filling door is not 
correctly closed.Close the filling door; The 
lock must engage audibly.
Button START/PAUSE not 
pressed for long enough.Press the button START /
PAUSE until the program 
starts.
The filling door cannot 
be closed.The child safety feature is set
Cancel the child safety fea-
ture (see Section Child 
Safety Feature“).
Error code Cd is shown 
in the multi-display. 
The indicators 
PRE WASH, RINSE and 
RINSE+ flash.
The filling door is not 
correctly closed. Close the filling door cor-
rectly. Restart the program.
 
						

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Water is not running.
Error code 
(1 is shown 
in the multi-display. 
Water tap closed.Open the water tap.
Filter in screw connection of 
the intake hose blocked.
Close the water tap. Unscrew 
the hose from the tap, re-
move the sieve and clean un-
der running water
Water tap is blocked with 
limescale or is faulty.Check water tap and have it 
repaired if necessary.
The washing machine 
vibrates during opera-
tion or it is on an une-
ven surface.
The transport packaging has 
not been removed.Remove transport packaging 
according to the installation 
and connection instructions.
The height-adjustable screw 
feet are not correctly set.Adjust the feet in accordance 
with the installation and 
connection instructions.
There is not much washing in 
the drum (e.g. only one 
dressing gown).This does not impair the 
function.
The water could not be com-
pletely pumped off before 
spinning because
The drainage hose is bent 
or
The drain pump is blocked.Check the laying of the 
drainage hose and eliminate 
the bend if necessary, or 
clean the drain pump and, if 
required, remove foreign 
bodies from the pump hous-
ing.
The washing solution 
of the main wash 
froths up a lot.Too much detergent was 
probably used.Meter the detergent exactly 
in accordance with the man-
ufacturers information.
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
 
						

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Water runs out under 
the washing machine.
The screw connection on the 
intake hose is leaky.Tighten the intake hose 
screw connection.
The drainage hose is leaky.Check the drainage hose and 
replace it if necessary.
The drain pump cover is not 
correctly closed.Close cover correctly.
Washing in caught in the 
filling door. Abort program, remove 
washing from the filling 
door. Restart the program.
The emergency drainage 
hose is not correctly closed 
or leaks.
Close the emergency drain-
age hose correctly (see the 
section Carry out emer-
gency drainage). Call Cus-
tomer Service if the 
emergency drainage hose 
leaks.
The drain pump for the 
washing machine runs 
constantly - even when 
the appliance is 
switched off.
The Aqua Control anti-flood 
system has been activated.
Turn off the tap, then re-
move the plug from the 
mains and inform Customer 
Service.
Conditioner was not 
washed in, compart-
ment æ for care 
agents is filled with 
water.The conditioner insert in the 
compartment for care agents 
is not correctly  attached or 
is blocked.Clean the detergent drawer, 
attach the conditioner insert 
securely.
Washing heavily 
creased.Too mush washing probably 
put in.
Pay attention to the maxi-
mum filling quantity (see 
Program tables). In the case 
of easy-care textiles, select 
the program EASY IRON.
The washing has not 
been spun as dry as 
usual.The washing was not able to 
be distributed evenly in the 
drum prior to spinning.Always load the drum 
as ful as possible with a com-
bination of large and small 
items.
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
 
						

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Washing is not well 
spun. Residual water is 
still visible in the drum.
Error code 
(2 is shown 
in the multi-display. 
Drainage hose bent.Remove the bend.
Maximum pumping height 
(discharge height 1 m from 
the units standing surface) is 
exceeded.Contact your customer serv-
ice. For pumping heights 
over l m he can offer you a 
conversion kit as a special 
accessory.
Drain pump is blocked.
Switch off the unit and pull 
out the mains plug. Clean 
the drain pump.
If a siphon is connected: Si-
phon blocked.Clean the siphon.
The main door cannot 
be opened while the 
appliance is turned on.
The filling door is locked be-
cause of a high water level or 
a high temperature.  The 
DOOR indicator lights red.
Wait until the DOOR indica-
tor lights up green.
Should it nevertheless be 
necessary to open the main 
door:  
Turn the programme knob to 
OFF; turn the programme 
knob to PUMP OUT. Press 
button START/PAUSE. The 
main door can be opened af-
ter the water has been 
pumped out.
Power failure! 
(All indicators have gone 
off.)
For safety reasons the door 
remains locked for 4 to 
10 minutes.
If water can be seen through 
the window in the door, first 
carry out emergency empty-
ing (see section “Carrying out 
Emergency Emptying Opera-
tion).
After approx. 4 to 10 minutes 
the door can be opened 
again by pulling the handle.
Remnants of detergent 
are building up in the 
detergent drawer.
Water tap not fully opened.Open the water tap fully.
Filter in the screw connec-
tion of the intake hose on 
the water tap or on the unit 
is blocked.Close the water tap. Unscrew 
the inlet hose from the water 
tap and from the unit and 
clean the filter.
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
 
						

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If the washing results are not satisfactory
If the washing has turned grey and if limescale is deposited in the 
drum, then
Too little detergent was used.
The wrong detergent was used.
Special soiling was not pre-treated.
Program or temperature not set correctly.
If multi-component detergents are used, the individual components 
were not used in the correct ratio.
If there are still grey spots on the washing,
Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with too 
little detergent.
Too lower temperature was used for washing.
A frequent cause is that softener - particularly that in concentrated 
form - has reached the washing. Wash out such spots quickly and use 
the softener concerned carefully.
If at the end of the last rinse foam is still visible
Modern detergents can also cause foam in the last rinse. However, 
the washing is still sufficiently rinsed.
If there are white remnants on the washing
These are insoluble components of modern detergents. They are not 
the result of an insufficient rinsing effect. 
Shake or brush out the washing. In future, perhaps you should turn 
the washing inside out before washing it. Examine your choice of de-
tergent and if necessary use liquid detergent.
The rinsing water is 
murky.The cause is probably a de-
tergent with a high silicate 
content.No negative influence on the 
rinsing result. Use liquid de-
tergent if necessary.
The corresponding in-
dicator does not light 
up when one of the ad-
ditional program but-
tons is pressed.
The selected additional pro-
gram cannot be combined 
with the set program.
Make another selection.
ProblemPossible CauseRemedy
 
						

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Carrying out emergency drainage
If the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solution, 
emergency drainage must be performed.
If the washing machine is in a room where there is a risk of frost, 
emergency drainage must be performed if there is a possibility of 
frost. 
In addition: unscrew the inlet hose form the water tap and place it on 
the floor. Empty the drainage hose.
1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine before performing emer-
gency drainage and pull out the mains plug.
Caution! The washing solution escaping from the emergency drainage 
hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding! Allow the washing solution 
to cool down before performing emergency drainage.
0 1.Place a flat collecting vessel in order to collect the washing solution 
which is draining off.
2.Fold open the flap in the right section 
of the base outwards and pull it off.
3.Remove the emergency drainage hose 
from its holder.
4.Place the container under the hose.
5.Detach the plug of the emergency 
drainage hose by turning it anticlock-
wise and pull it out.
The washing solution runs out. Depend-
ing on the amount of solution, it may 
be necessary to empty the collecting 
vessel several times. To do this, close the 
emergency drainage hose temporarily 
with the plug.
 
						

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When the water is completely drained:
6.Push the plug securely into the emergency drainage hose and turn it 
clockwise to secure it.
7.Replace the emergency drainage hose in its holder.
8.Put on the flap and close.
Drain pump
The drain pump is maintenance free. The cover of the drain pump must 
only opened in the event of a malfunction when no more water is be-
ing pumped out, e.g. if the pump is blocked.
Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no for-
eign objects left in the pockets or in between the items to be washed. 
Paper clips, nails etc. which may find their way into the washing ma-
chine along with the washing will remain in the drain pump housing. 
To restart the drain pump when it is blocked, please proceed as follows:
1 Warning! Switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug 
before cleaning the drain pump!
0 1.First carry out an emergency emptying procedure (see section “Carrying 
out emergency emptying”).
2.Place a cloth on the floor in front of the cover of the drain pump. 
Residual water may run out.
3.Unscrew the drain pump cover in an 
anti-clockwise direction and pull it out.
4.Remove any foreign objects and fabric 
lint from the pump housing.
 
						

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5.Replace the pump cover. Laterally insert 
the webs on the cover into the guide 
slots and screw on the cover in a clock-
wise direction.
6.Close the emergency emptying hose and 
place it in the holder.
7.Close the flap.
 
						

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Additional rinsing cycle (RINSE+)
The washing machine is set for extremely economical water consump-
tion. However, for persons who suffer from allergies, it can be helpful 
to rinse with more water. 
3 If this function is set, an additional rinsing cycle is run with the pro-
grams COTTONS/LINEN, EASY CARES/EASY IRON and DELICATES.
No additional rinse is set when the unit is delivered.
Set additional rinse:
0 1.Turn program selector to SHORT SPIN.
2.Keep the button SOAKING pressed for at least 5 seconds.
After the button has been pressed for 5 seconds, RINSE
+ flashes on the 
program sequence display for 5 seconds.
3.While RINSE
+ is flashing, release the button SOAKING.
After the flashing stops, the additional rinse cycle is set. It is active un-
til it is cancelled again.
If an additional rinse cycle is set, the display RINSE
+ lights up on the 
program sequence display before the program start and during the ad-
ditional rinse cycle.
4.If you wish to check whether the additional rinse function is enabled:
–Turn program selector to SHORT SPIN.
–Briefly press the button SOAKING.
The additional rinse cycle is set when RINSE
+ flashes on the program 
sequence display.
Cancel additional rinse:
0 1.Turn program selector to SHORT SPIN.
2.Keep the button SOAKING pressed for at least 5 seconds.
RINSE
+ flashes on the program sequence display as soon as the button 
is pressed. After 5 seconds, RINSE
+ stops flashing and lights up con-
stantly for a further 5 seconds.
3.While RINSE
+ lights up constantly, release the button SOAKING.
After RINSE
+ has stopped lighting up, the additional rinse cycle is can-
celled.
3 An additional rinse cycle increases water consumption and the program 
duration.
 
						

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Water Cooling
It may be necessary to cool down the washing solution before pumping 
it out in order to prevent thermal damage to plastic drainage pipes.
3 The washing solution is cooled down before pumping out at the end of 
the washing cycle (by the addition of cold water). 
(This setting is only effective with COTTONS/LINEN with a temperature 
of over 40 °C.)
As supplied from the factory, the water cooling function is not enabled.
Enabling the water cooling function:
0 1.Turn program selector to SHORT SPIN.
2.Keep the button PRE-WASH pressed for at least 5 seconds.
After the button has been pressed for  5 seconds, MAIN WASH flashes 
on the program sequence display for 5 seconds.
3.While MAIN WASH is flashing, release the button PRE WASH.
After the flashing has stopped, the solution cooling is set. It is active 
until it is cancelled again.
4.If you wish to check whether the water cooling function is enabled:
–Turn program selector to SHORT SPIN.
–Briefly press the button PRE-WASH.
If MAIN WASH flashes on the program sequence display, the solution 
cooling is set.
Disabling the water cooling function:
0 1.Turn program selector to SHORT SPIN.
2.Keep the button PRE-WASH pressed for at least 5 seconds.
As soon as the button is pressed, MAIN WASH flashes on the program 
sequence display. After 5 seconds, MAIN WASH stops flashing and 
lights up constantly for 5 seconds.
3.While MAIN WASH lights up constantly release the button PRE-WASH. 
After MAIN WASH has stopped lighting up, the solution cooling is can-
celled.
3 Solution cooling increases water consumption and the program dura-
tion.
Additional Rinse and Water Cooling
The additional rinse cycle and the solution cooling can be combined. 
Setting as under Additional rinsing cycle“ and Water cooling“.