AEG LAV 74700 E- Manuals

45 The plastic parts can be reused: • The external plastic cover and the bags inside are made of polyethyl- ene (marking >PE<). • The padding is made of CFC free expanded polystyrene (marking >PS<). The boxes are made from recycled paper and should be returned to the old paper collection...

Important features of your appliance 47 • ÖKO gate : ensures that the washing powder is fully exploited by automatically closing the suds container during the wash cycle. • Scoop ribs in the washing machine drum: ensure washing is wet fast and equally. • Anti-unbalance control system : for stability...

48 Structure of the appliance Front view Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener with handle flap Control panel Door with handle Flap in front of suds pump Height adjustable screw feet; back right: automatic adjustable foot Type plate (behind door)

Structure of the appliance 49 Control panel Program selector The program selector determines the type of the washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses, spin speed) in accordance with the type of wash-ing to be washed, as well as the temperature of the suds. The differ-ent sett...

Structure of the appliance 50 t (Cottons / Linen) Main wash for cottons/linen (washing at r /cold up to 95 °C, rinsing / fabric softening, spinning). 2 Position E : Energy saving of the program at approx. 67 °C for slightly to normally soiled cottons, extended washing time (cannot be combined with &...

Structure of the appliance 51 Extra program buttons The extra program buttons are used to adapt the washing program to the degree of soiling of the washing. Extra programs are not required for nor-mally soiled washing.Depending on the program different functions can be combined. k (Pre Wash) Cold pr...

Structure of the appliance 52 ] (Delay Timer) button With this button you can delay the start of a wash-ing program by 1 to max. 19 hours. With the q (Soaking) button pushed the washing program starts immediately, the soak is extended by the time set, the main wash follows automatically. Displays Di...

Structure of the appliance 53 Compartment for washing powder and fabric softener k Compartment for prewash detergent / soaking agent or water softener. They are added right at the beginning of the washing program. l Compartment for non-liquid i.e. powder main detergents and possibly softeners.They a...

54 Consumption values and time required for selected pro-grams The values in the following table were determined under standard con-ditions. They provide a useful guide for household use. Before using your machine for the first time 0 Slightly pull the detergent compartment out of the control panel....

55 Preparing the washing cycle Sorting out and preparing washing • Sort out washing according to the type and care symbol (see "Types of washing and care symbols"). • Empty the pockets. • Remove any metal parts (paper clips, safety pins etc.). • To prevent washing from getting damaged and fo...

Preparing the washing cycle 56 Cottons I Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are not sensitive towards mechanical strain and high temperatures. The t (Cottons/Linen) program is suitable for this type of washing. Linens G C Fabrics made of cotton and linen with this care symbol are...

Preparing the washing cycle 57 How much washing powder and fabric softener ? The amount to be used depends on • the load:If the washing powder producer does not make any specifications for small loads, use a third less for half loads, and for very small loads only use half of the amount of washing p...

58 Run wash cycle Brief instructions A washing cycle consists of the following steps: 0 Set the correct washing program: – Set the program and temperature with the program selector– Set any extra program(s) if required – Change the final spin speed / select o (Rinse hold) if required. – Set any ] (D...

Run wash cycle 59 Setting the washing program 3 See "Program tables" for suitable program, correct temperature and any possible extra programs for the respective type of washing. 0 Set washing program and tempera-ture: set program selector to the washing program desired with the required tem...

Run wash cycle 60 Filling in the washing 0 Sort the washing according to the type and prepare it correctly. 3 For information about the correct preparation of the washing see "Types of washing and care sym-bols". 0 Open the door: pull at the handle of the door. 0 Fill in the washing. 3 See t...

Run wash cycle 61 Adding washing powder / fabric softener 0 Open the compartment: reach into the recess under the compartment, pull the compartment out as far as it will go. 0 Fill in washing powder/fabric softener. 3 For information about washing powder and fabric softeners see section "Washing...

Run wash cycle 62 Starting the washing program 0 Check if the tap is open. 0 Start the washing program: Press X / (Start / Pause) button. The washing program is started, or starts after the delay time set has expired. 3 If the (Door) display is flashing red when the X / (Start / Pause) button is pus...

Run wash cycle 63 Washing cycle finished / Removing the washing If o (Rinse Hold) was selected: 0 After a rinse hold, the water first has to be pumped out: – Either press the X / (Start / Pause) button (the washing is spun in accordance with the program which has just run; with the final spin speed ...

64 Program tables Washing In the following not all possibilities, but only the ones used most often and which are most useful are listed. Type of washing, care label Max. load (dry weight) 1 1) A 10 l bucket holds about 2.5 kg of dry washing (cottons). Program selector Temperature Possible extra pro...

Program tables 65 Separate fabric softening / starching / impregnating Separate rinsing Separate spinning Type of washing Max. load (dry weight) Program selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg B (Starching) Type of washing Max. load (dry weight) Program selector Cottons / Linen 5 kg A (Gentle Rinse) Easy care...

66 Cleaning and caring In daily use 0 After the program has finished pull out the detergent compartment a little so that it can dry out. 0 Only lean the door to after washing so that the washing machine is aerated from the inside and can dry out. If the washing machine is not to be used for a long t...

Cleaning and caring 67 0 Clean the separate compartments with warm water from the back. A bottle brush is a useful help here. 0 Push on the suction cap until the stop, so that it is sitting tightly. 0 Clean the entire detergent compart-ment inside area with a brush. 0 Insert the detergent compartmen...

68 Troubleshooting 3 The whistling noise when spinning which is somewhat different compared with older washing machines is due to the modern drive system. Remedy In the event of a problem, try to eliminate it with the help of the infor-mation provided here. If you call out the customer service to el...

Troubleshooting 70 If the washing results are not satisfactory If the washing turns greyish and limescale deposits are present in the drum • Insufficient washing powder has been added. • Incorrect washing powder was used. • Special stains were not pretreated. • Program or temperature was not set cor...

Troubleshooting 71 • When using modular washing powders the individual components were not used in the correct ratio. If there are still grey stains on the washing • Washing soiled with ointments, grease or oils was washed with insuf- ficient washing powder. • The temperature selected for the wash w...

Troubleshooting 72 0 Release the emergency emptying hose from its holder. 0 Pull the emergency emptying hose out a little. 0 Place the container underneath to catch the water. 0 Release the plugs of the emergency emp-tying hose by turning them anti-clock-wise and pull them out. The suds drain out. D...

Troubleshooting 73 0 Unscrew the lid of the suds pump by twisting it anti-clockwise and pull it off. 0 Remove any foreign bodies which may be in the pump housing. 0 Check whether the impeller of the pump can be turned. (It is normal for the pump to jerk when running.) If the impeller cannot be turne...

Troubleshooting 74 Suds cooling or extra rinse required The washing machine is on a very economical water consumption set-ting. It may however be necessary to cool down the suds before pump-ing them out, to avoid damage to the plastic drainage hoses (suds cooling). For people who suffer from a washi...

75 Technical data Height x width x depth 85 x 60 x 60 cm Depth with the door opened 95 cm Height adjustability approx. +10/-5 mm Empty weight approx. 85 kg Full load (depending on the program) max. 5 kg Area of application household Drum speed when washing max. 53 rpm -1 Drum speed when spinning see...

76 Service In the chapter "Troubleshooting" some disturbances have been summa-rised, which you can solve yourself. If you do not find any helpful infor-mation there, please contact your local Customer Service Centre. Addresses and phone numbers can be found in the separate “Guarantee Conditi...

77 Index A Aqua Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 , 66 Automatic adjustable foot . . . . . . . . . . 47 , 48 C Conditioners liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 , 61 Cotton mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Cottons . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...