AEG 74740 - Manual

Instructions for use 6 Instructions for use 1 Safety The safety of AEG electrical appliances conforms to the recognised technical regulations and the legislation covering the safety of appli-ances. However, as manufacturers, we still regard it as our responsibility to inform you of the following saf...

Instructions for use 7 Child Safety • Packaging components (e. g. films, polystyrene) can be hazardous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • Children often cannot recognise the hazards associated with handling electrical appliances. Therefore, ensure the necessary su...

Instructions for use 8 2 Disposal Dispose the packing material! Dispose of your washing machine's packaging correctly. All the packag-ing materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recy-cled. • Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: • Cardboard packaging i...

Instructions for use 9 Unit Description Front View Drawer for Washing Powder and Care Agent Drawer for washing powder and care agent Filling door Screw feet (height-adjustable);rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Control panel Flap in front of solution pump Rating plate(behind filling door) Pre-was...

Instructions for use 10 Control Panel Program Selector The program selector deter-mines the type of washing cycle (e. g. water level, drum move-ment, number of rinses, spin speed) according to the type of garments being washed, and also the washing solution. OFF (AUS, ARRET) Switches off the washing...

Instructions for use 12 Additional Program Buttons The additional program buttons are for adapting the washing program to the dirtiness of the wash-ing. Additional programs are not required for washing which is not excessively dirty. Various functions can be combined with each other, depending on th...

Instructions for use 13 Consumption Values and Time Requirements The values for selected programs in the following tables were deter-mined under normal conditions. However, there is a helpful orientation aid for domestic operation. Program Selector / Temperature Filling Quantity in kg Water in Li- t...

Instructions for use 14 What Does ”Update” Mean? The washing programs of your washing machine are controlled by soft-ware.New types of textiles or new washing powders / liquids could, in the fu-ture, require new washing programs. The software can be adapted to these in most cases.For further informa...

Instructions for use 15 Before the First Wash 0 Carry out a washing operation without washing (COTTONS; KOCH-/BUNTWÄSCHE, BLANC/COULEURS 95 °C, with half the quantity of washing powder / liquid).This removes residues left over from production on the drum and solu-tion container. Prepare the Washing ...

Instructions for use 16 Washing Types and Care Codes The care codes help you choose the correct washing program. The washing should be sorted according to type and care code. The temper-atures stated in the care codes are all maximum values. Cottons ç Textiles made of cotton and linen with this care...

Instructions for use 17 Washing Detergents and Care Agents Which washing detergent and care agent ? Use only washing detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in washing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much washing detergent and care agent ? The amount to be ...

Instructions for use 18 Run a Washing Cycle Brief Instructions A washing cycle is run in the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct washing program: – Set the program and temperature with the program selector – Set any additional program(s) 2. Change the spin speed if necessary / select RINSE HOLD (S...

Instructions for use 19 Setting the Washing Program 3 For the suitable program, the correct temperature and possible addi-tional programs for the particular washing type, refer to the "Program tables". 0 1. Set the program selector to the required washing program with the required temperatur...

Instructions for use 20 Change Spin Speed / Select Rinse Hold 0 If necessary, change the spin speed for the final spin / select RINSE HOLD (SPÜLSTOPP, SANS ESSOR.): Press the button Spin speed /RINSE HOLD (SPÜLSTOPP, SANS ESSOR.) as often as necessary until the indicator for the required spin speed ...

Instructions for use 21 Set the Delay Timer/Soaking Duration Delay Timer The button DELAY TIMER (ZEITVORWAHL, DEPART DIFFERE) allows the start of a washing program to be advanced by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours. 0 To do this, press the button DELAY TIMER (ZEITVORWAHL, DEPART DIFFERE) as often as neces...

Instructions for use 22 Opening and Closing the Filling Door 0 Open: Pull on the handle of the filling door. 0 Close: Press the filling door firmly closed. The displays DOOR (TÜR, PORTE) and START/PAUSE show whether the door can be opened while the appliance is switched on: 3 If – the display DOOR (...

Instructions for use 23 Add Washing Detergent / Care Agent 3 Refer to the information on washing detergents and care agents, see section ”Washing Detergents and Care Agents”. 0 1. Open the washing detergent drawer: grip inside the flap on the drawer at the bottom (1) and pull out the drawer as far a...

Instructions for use 24 Start the Washing Program 0 1. Check that the water valve is open. 2. Start the washing program: Press the button START / PAUSE. The washing program is started or it starts after the set time expires. 3 The filling door is not correctly closed if, when the button START/PAUSE ...

Instructions for use 25 Completion of the Washing Program Program sequence display Before the start, the program steps to be carried out are indicated by the Program sequence display. The current program step is displayed during the washing program. Multidisplay The expected remaining run time (in m...

Instructions for use 26 Changing a Washing Program Changing or aborting a program 0 1. Press button START/PAUSE. 2. Turn programme knob to OFF (AUS, ARRET). The washing program is aborted. 3. If required, set a new washing program. Otherwise turn the programme knob to PUMP OUT (PUMPEN, VIDANGE) and ...

Instructions for use 27 Washing Cycle Ended / Remove Washing After a washing program has ended, END (ENDE, FIN) lights up on the program sequence display. If you selected RINSE HOLD (SPÜLSTOPP, SANS ESSOR.), the indicator next to the button START / PAUSE flashes. 0 1. After a rinse hold, it is first...

Instructions for use 28 Program Tables Washing Not all possible settings are listed below - only the ones most com-monly used in everyday operation and the most appropriate ones. Type of Washing, Care Codes Max. Filling Quantity (dry weight) 1) Program Selector Temperature Possible Additional Progra...

Instructions for use 30 Separate Conditioning / Starching / Impregnating Separate Rinse Separate Spin Type of Washing Max. Filling Quantity (dry weight) Program Selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg STARCHING (STÄRKEN, AMIDON.) Type of Washing Max. Filling Quantity (dry weight) Program Selector Cottons / Li...

Instructions for use 31 Cleaning and Care Control Panel Attention! For cleaning panels and control parts, do not use furniture polish or any aggressive cleaning agents. 0 Wipe off control panels with a damp cloth. Use warm water to do this. Washing Detergent Drawer The washing detergent drawer shoul...

Instructions for use 32 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in part of the washing ma-chine, especially the nozzles on the top side of the rinsing-in chamber. 8. Insert the washing detergent drawer into the guide rails and push it in. Washing Drum The washing drum is made of high-quality stai...

Instructions for use 33 Cleaning the drain pump Paper clips, nails and so on can sometimes get into the washing ma-chine with the washing and remain in the drain pump casing. Fluff and strands of fabric can gather on these items and block the drain pump.Therefore the drain pump should be cleaned at ...

Instructions for use 34 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 technicia...

Instructions for use 38 If the washing result is not satisfactory If the washing is grey and limescale forms in the drum • Not enough washing detergent added. • The right washing detergent was not used. • Special types of stain were not pretreated. • Program or temperature incorrectly set. • If bina...

Instructions for use 39 Carry Out an Emergency Emptying Operation • When the washing machine no longer pumps off the washing solu-tion, an emergency emptying operation must be carried out. • When the washing machine is in a room where there is a frost risk, an emergency emptying operation must be ca...

Instructions for use 40 When all the washing solution has drained off: 6. Firmly push the plug into the emergency emptying hose and turn it tight clockwise. 7. Put the emergency emptying hose back into the holder. 8. Insert the flap into the base panel and close. Additional Rinse (RINSE+/SPÜLEN+/RIN...

Instructions for use 41 Child Safety Feature When the child safety feature is used, the filling door can no longer be closed and no more washing programs can be started. Setting the Child Safety Feature: 0 Use a coin to turn the rotary knob (on the inside of the filling door) clockwise as far as it ...

Setting up and connection instructions 43 Setting Up the Unit 3 Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for substruc- tures . Transporting the Unit • Do not place the washing machine on its front side or on its right side (looking from the front). Otherwise the electrical components can...

Setting up and connection instructions 45 Prepare the Installation Location • The installation surface must be clean, dry and free of floor wax resi-due and other lubricating coatings so that the unit does not slide away. Do not use any lubricants as sliding aids. • It is not recommended to set up t...

Setting up and connection instructions 46 Compensate for Floor Unevenness 3 Automatic Adjustment Foot: Your washing machine's rear left foot is of a spring leg design. This guarantees good stability of the unit, even at high spinning speeds. If the washing machine still does not stand firmly enough ...

Setting up and connection instructions 47 Electrical Connection Refer to the rating plate for details of the mains voltage, current type and the necessary fuses. The rating plate is located at the top behind the filling door. ; This unit conforms to the following EU directives: – the ”Low Voltage Di...

Setting up and connection instructions 48 Water Inflow A pressure hose 1.5 m in length is supplied.If a longer inflow hose is required, only a VDE-approved, complete set of hoses with fitted hose screw connections offered by our Customer Service is permissible. – Sets of hoses in lengths of 2.2 m, 3...

Setting up and connection instructions 49 Water Drainage The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extension purposes (max. 3m on the floor and then up to 80 cm high). The Customer Service stocks hoses in lengths of...

Setting up and connection instructions 50 Delivery Heads over 1 m To pump off the washing / rinsing agent, every washing machine has a pump which transports liquids via the drainage hose up to a height of 1 m, calculated from the machine's floor. For delivery heads over 1 m, consult the Customer Ser...

Customer Services 51 Customer Services Schweiz - Suisse - Svizzera A + T Hausgeräte AG Kundendienst AEGIndustriestraße 105506 Mägenwil ServiceEine Tel.-Nr. für die ganze Schweiz ServicePhon 0848 848 348 Fax 062/889 95 85 Ersatzteildienst Ersatzteilverkauf ganze SchweizTelefon 0848 848 028Fax 062/889...

Index 54 Index A Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 , 27 , 36 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 46 C Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 17 , 18 , 23 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 , 41 Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 , 9 , 1...

Service 55 Service In the section ”What to do if ...” there is a list of some faults which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you find no in-formation there, please consult your Customer Service Centre. Always prepare in advance for the discussion. By doing so you will s...