AEG LAVAMAT 86740- User Manual

Operating Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 1 Safety The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. However, as manufacturers we regard it as our responsibility to inform you about the following safety instructions. B...

Operating Instructions 7 Safety of Children and Infirm Persons • Packaging materials (e.g. films, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation! Keep packaging away from children. • The appliance is not intendet for use by young children or infirm per-sons without supervision. • Ch...

Operating Instructions 8 • Allow the washing solution to cool down before performing and emergency emptying of the appliance, before cleaning the solution pump or before an emergency opening of the filling door. • Small animals can chew on power cables and water hoses. This can cause a danger of ele...

Operating Instructions 9 Unit description Front view Drawer for detergent and care agent Drawer for de-tergent and conditioner Filling door Screw feet (height-adjustable); rear left: Automatic adjustment foot Control panel Flap in front of the drain pump Rating plate(behind filling door) Pre-wash de...

Operating Instructions 10 Control Panel Programme Selector The programme selector defines the nature of the wash cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) to suit the type of washing, as well as the water tem-perature. I (OFF) Switches the washing machine off; the machine...

Operating Instructions 12 f (FASHION) A particularly gentle special programme at 40 °C for modern fabrics such as viscose, modal, cupro, lyocell, with a gentler wash action than the à (DELICATES) programme, but washing more thoroughly than the hand wash programmes. g (REFRESH) A special programme la...

Operating Instructions 13 ä (STAIN) For treating heavily soiled or stained washing. (In-wash stain treatment or tablets are washed in from the compartment at the optimal point in the programme cycle.) 3 When s (WOOL)/ P (Hand wash) has been set the programme op- tions cannot be selected using the bu...

Operating Instructions 14 Consumption Values and Wash Times The values given in the following table for selected programmes were calculated under standard conditions. Apart from the settings selected (optional functions), the consumption values also depend on external conditions such as water temper...

Operating Instructions 15 Wash Time Display 3 The wash times for the wash programmes depend on the usual washing practice and the ambient conditions at the place of in-stallation. The washing type and quantity, the type of washing detergent, the water temperature and the room temperature etc. can in...

Operating Instructions 16 Before the First Wash 0 Run a wash cycle without washing; t } (COTTONS/LINEN, EASY- CARES 95) programme with half the amount of washing detergent. This removes any residues from the drum and solution container which may have been left during manufacturing. Preparing a Wash ...

Operating Instructions 17 Washing Types and Care Symbols The care symbols help you choose the correct wash programme. Wash-ing should be sorted according to type and care symbol. The tempera-tures indicated in the care symbols are all maximum temperatures. Cottons ç Fabrics made from cotton and line...

Operating Instructions 18 Detergents and care agents Which detergent and care agent? Use only detergents and care agents which are suitable for use in wash-ing machines. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. How much detergent and care agent? The required quantity depends upon: • extent of ...

Operating Instructions 19 Running a Wash Cycle Brief Instructions A wash cycle consists of the following steps: 0 1. Set the correct wash programme: – select the programme and temperature using the programme selector – if required, select programme option 2. If required change the spin speed / selec...

Operating Instructions 20 2. If necessary, press additional programme button(s):The display of the selected additional programme is displayed. – For changing to another selection, press another button. – For resetting, press button again. Change Spin Speed / Select Rinse Hold 0 If necessary, change ...

Operating Instructions 21 Setting the delay timer/soaking time Delay timer The b (DELAY TIMER) button makes it possible to delay the start of a wash programme by 1 to a maximum of 19 hours. 0 1. Select wash programme. 2. Press b (DELAY TIMER) button. 3. Press O / s (START/PAUSE) button. With a delay...

Operating Instructions 22 Opening and closing the filling door 0 Open: Press the button K / W (DOOR/LIGHT). The filling door springs open. 0 Close: Press the filling door firmly closed. The display K / W (DOOR/LIGHT) indicates when the unit is switched on whether the filling door can be opened: 3 Th...

Operating Instructions 23 Add detergent / conditioner 3 For information concerning detergent and conditioners see the section “Detergent and Conditioners”. 0 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer: grasp the drawer at the flap at the bot-tom (1), and pull out the drawer to its full extent (2). 2. Ad...

Operating Instructions 24 Starting the wash program 0 1. Checking whether the water tap is open. 2. Starting the wash programme: Press the O / s (START / PAUSE) button. The wash programme is started or starts after end of the set delay time. 3 If the K / W (DOOR/LIGHT) display lights up red when pre...

Operating Instructions 25 Sequence of the programme Programme progress display Before the start, the programme steps to be carried out will be displayed by the Programme sequence display. During the washing cycle, the current programme step is displayed. Multi display The expected remaining wash tim...

Operating Instructions 26 Wash cycle ended / Remove washing After the wash programme has been ended, L (END) is displayed on the programme cycle display. • If programme < (EASY IRON) has been selected, then a crease guard programme of ca. 30 minutes is carried out after the pro-gramme end. The mu...

Operating Instructions 27 Programme Tables Washing Not all the possible settings are listed below - only those which are use-ful and meaningful in everyday use. Type of washing, Care symbols Max. load 1) (dry weight) 2) 1) The load amount inquiry operates in accordance with the EN 60456 standard loa...

Operating Instructions 28 Separate Rinsing/Conditioning / Starching / Soaking Separate Spin Type of washing Max. load quantity (dry weight) Programme selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg À (STARCHING) Wool/ Hand wash 2kg À (STARCHING) + ] (TIME SAVER) button Type of washing Max. load quantity (dry weight) ...

Operating Instructions 29 Cleaning and Care Control panel Important! Do not use any furniture cleaning agents or aggressive cleaning agents in order to clean panel and control parts. 0 Wipe control panels with a damp cloth. When doing so, use warm wa-ter. Detergent Drawer The detergent drawer should...

Operating Instructions 30 7. Use a brush to clean the entire rinsing-in section of the washing machine, particularly also the noz-zles on the top side of the rinsing-in chamber. 8. Set the detergent drawer into the guide tracks and push in. Washing Drum The washing drum is made of stainless steel. R...

Operating Instructions 31 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 a...

Operating Instructions 32 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 use the Customer Service for one of the faults listed here or to remedy an operating error, the Customer Service technician's v...

Operating Instructions 36 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. • I...

Operating Instructions 37 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 f...

Operating Instructions 38 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. Emergency unlocking of the door If the filling door can n...

Operating Instructions 39 Additional Rinse + Á (RINSE+) The washing machine is set for very economical water consumption. However, for persons who suffer from allergies to detergents, it can be helpful to rinse with extra water. 3 If this function is set, an additional rinse cycle is carried out for...

Operating Instructions 40 Water Cooling It may be necessary to cool down the water before pumping it out in order to prevent thermal damage to the plastic drainage pipes. 3 The water is cooled down before pumping out at the end of the main wash cycle (by adding cold water). This setting only works o...

Operating Instructions 41 Variomatic Loose Spin A spin function that can be set as an integrated part of the final spin. The washing clings less to the drum wall and can be removed more eas-ily. May be selected with t } (COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARE). Setting loose spin: 0 1. Turn the programme selector...

Operating Instructions 42 Programme Protection To safeguard a programme setting against unwanted changes (e. g. programme selector turned, option buttons pressed etc.), you can set the programme protection. This prevents your washing being damaged. 3 It is possible to set or cancel the programme pro...

Operating Instructions 43 Child Safety Feature If the child safety feature is set, the filling door can no longer be closed and no washing program 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 will go. 1...

Installation and connection instructions 45 Installation of the appliance 3 Washing machines with curved panels are not suitable for installing under units. Transporting the appliance • Do not place the washing machine on its front or on its right side (viewed from the front). Otherwise, electrical ...

Installation and connection instructions 47 Prepare the installation place • The installation surface must be clean and dry, free of floor polish residues and other greasy coatings so that the unit does not slip away. Do not use lubricants as a sliding aid. • Installation on a high-veil carpet or fl...

Installation and connection instructions 48 Compensate for floor unevenness 3 Automatic adjustment foot: The rear left foot of your washing ma- chine is designed as a spring leg. This means that it guarantees that your unit will stand securely even at high spin speeds. If, nevertheless, the washing ...

Installation and connection instructions 49 Electrical connection Details of the mains voltage, current type and required fuses can be found on the rating plate. The ra-ting plate is located at the top above the filling door. For permanent electrical connection within the electrical circuit, provi-s...

Installation and connection instructions 50 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. – Hose sets in lengths of 2.2 m, 3.5...

Installation and connection instructions 51 Water drain The drainage hose can either be connected to a siphon or hung in a wash basin or discharge basin or a bath tub. Only original hoses may be used for extensions (max. 3m laid on the floor and then up to 80cm high). Customer Service stocks drainag...

Installation and connection instructions 52 Technical data Dimensions (dimensions in mm) Adjustment possibility Approx. +10 / -5mm Filling quantity (program-dependent) max. 5kg Area of use Domestic Drum speed, spinning See rating plate Water pressure 1-10 bar (= 10 - 100 N/cm 2 = 0.1 - 1.0 Mpa)

Warranty conditions / Customer service centres 53 Warranty conditions / / Customer service centres Weitere Kundendienststellen im Ausland In diesen Ländern gelten die Garantiebedingungen der örtlichen Partner. Diese können dort eingesehen werden. Further after-sales service agencies overseas In thes...

Index 58 Index A Aborting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 , 26 , 33 Automatic adjustment foot . . . . . . . . . . 9 , 48 C Care agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Child safety feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Service 59 Service In the chapter "What to do if...“ , some faults are listed which you can remedy yourself. Look there first if a fault occurs. If you do not find any information there, please consult your Customer Service. (You can find the addresses and telephone numbers in the section "C...