AEG Lavamat 74800 Information Manual

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Running a washing cycle
Opening the door/loading washing
1.To open the door: pull the door by the handle.
When the machine is switched on , the DOOR light and the START/
PAUSE light indicate whether the door can be opened: 
2. Unfold washing and load it loosely 
into the machine. Mix large and 
small items.
Important!  Do not get any washing 
caught between the door and the 
rubber seal.  
3. Push the door shut firmly. Door 
catch must audibly click shut.
Adding detergent / additives
Important:  Use...

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Dosing depends upon:
–the washing’s degree of soiling,
– the size of the load
– the degree of hardness of the water supply. 
 If the manufacturer does not give in structions for small loads: for a 
half load, use a third less, for a very small load, use only half of the 
detergent that is recommended for a full load.
 From water hardness 2 (= medium) upwards, water softener should 
be used. Detergent can then always be dosed for water hardness 1 
(= soft). Your local water company will be able to...

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Switching on the appliance/selecting a programme
Set the programme and tempera-
ture using the programme knob. 
3By selecting a programme, you 
switch the appliance on at the 
same time.
–The programme progress display 
indicates the programme steps 
that the selected programme will 
perform.
– In the multi-display the 
estimated length of the progr amme (in minutes) appears.
Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold
The washing machine suggests the 
maximum permitted speed that is 
suitable for...

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Selecting the programme options
If desired, press the programme op-
tion button(s). The corresponding 
light lights up. 
3If “ Err ” flashes in the multi-display, 
the programme option selected 
cannot be combined with the wash 
programme set.
RINSE +
Two additional rinse cycles are carried out for the programmes ENERGY 
SAVING, COTTONS/LINEN, DELICATES,  EASY-CARES and EASY IRON (e. g. 
in cases of over-sensitive skin).
TIME SAVER
Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled washing.
PRE WASH
Warm...

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Setting the delay timer
3With the DELAY TIMER button you can postpone the start of a pro-
gramme by 30 minutes ( 30) to a maximum of 23 hours ( 23h). 
1. Select programme. 
2. Continue pressing the DELAY TIMER bu tton until the desired start delay 
is displayed in the multi-display, for example 12h, if the start of the 
programme is to be delayed by 12 hours. DELAY TIMER light is lit. 
3If the display is showing  23h and you press the button again, the time 
delay will be cancelled.  0' appears...

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Interrupting a programme/adding washing
Interrupting a programme
A washing programme can be interrupt ed at any time by pressing the 
START/PAUSE button. It is then re -started by pressing the START/
PAUSE button again.
 To stop the washing machine before the programme has ended, turn 
the programme knob to OFF.  Important! Be careful if there is water 
in the appliance!
Adding washing
It is possible to add washing, as lo ng as the DOOR light is lit green.
1. Press the START/PAUSE button. The door...

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Child safety device
When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed.
Setting the child safety device: 
Use a coin to turn the knob (on the 
inside of the door) in a clockwise di-
rection as far as it will go. 
1Warning! The knob must not be 
sunk-in after being set, otherwise 
the child safety device is not active. 
The knob must stand out as shown 
in the illustration. 
Releasing the child safety device:  
Turn the knob anti-clockwise as far 
as it will go.
Cleaning and...

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Detergent dispenser drawer
The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.
1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly.
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 the 
top of the washing-in chamber, with 
a brush.
6. Insert the detergent dispenser draw-
er in the...

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What to do if...
Remedying small malfunctions
If one of the following fault codes is displayed in the multi-display dur-
ing operation:
– E10  (Problems with water inlet),
– E20  (Problems with water drainage),
– E40  (door open),
please have a look at the following table.
When the fault is remedied, press the START /PAUSE button.
In the event of other faults ( E plus a number or a letter): Switch the 
appliance off and on again. Re-set the programme. Press the START/
PAUSE button. 
If the fault is...

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Washing machine vi-
brates when operating 
or is noisy.
Transport lock has not been 
removed.Remove transport lock.
Screw feet not correctly ad-
justed.Adjust feet according to the 
Installation and Connection 
instructions.
Washing has not been 
spun.Only a few large items of 
washing in the drum.Always load the drum as full 
as possible. Mix large and 
small items.
Water is leaking out un-
derneath the washing 
machine.
Screw connection on the in-
let hose is leaking.Tighten inlet hose.
Drain hose...