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- Page 1 LAVAMAT 74659 A3 LAVAMAT 76659 A3 User manual Washing Machine...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. -
Page 3: Operating Instructions
Safety information Positioning and levelling ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Water inlet Packaging materials Water-stop device Ecological hints Water drainage ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Subject to change without notice OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Read carefully & keep for future reference. • The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re- quirements on the safety of appliances. -
Page 4: Installation
Safety information • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Con- tact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. •... -
Page 5: Child Safety
Product description • Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. • Never use your new appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the work- ing surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the appliance is accessible. Child Safety •... -
Page 6: Detergent Dispenser Drawer
Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash . The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash . Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). -
Page 7: Control Panel
Control panel CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the pilot lights. These are presented by relevant numbers on the follow- ing pages. Programme selector dial Temperature button (TEMP.) SPIN REDUCTION button (TPM) PREWASH button (VOORWAS) - Page 8 Display (7) 7.1 Child safety lock symbol • Duration of selected programme : after selecting a programme, the duration is dis- played in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automati- cally on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
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Page 9: Indicator Pilot Lights
Indicator pilot lights (10) If the OVERDOSAGE (OVERDOSERING) pilot light 10.1 illuminates at the end of the programme, it indicates that too much detergent has been used. When the appliance is performing additional rinses the EXTRA RINSE (EXTRA SPOELEN) pilot light 10.2 illuminates. -
Page 10: Daily Use
Daily use DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing. -
Page 11: Select The Required Programme By Means Of Programme Selector Dial
Daily use 2. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»). -
Page 12: Select The Spin Speed (Spin Reduction) Or The Rinse Hold Option (Button 3)
Daily use Select the spin speed (SPIN Reduction) or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 3) When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine. -
Page 13: Select An Additional Rinse (Extra Rinse)
Daily use Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE) This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water. Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds: the pilot light 10.2 comes on. -
Page 14: Altering An Option Or A Running Programme
Daily use Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 8 . Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . Turn the programme selector dial to and then to the new programme position. -
Page 15: Washing Programmes
Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving sys- tem will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the appliance will come out of the energy saving status. WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent... - Page 16 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type Options Compart- of Laundry ment SYNTHETICA SPIN REDUCTION 60° - Cold RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm PREWASH Max.
- Page 17 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type Options Compart- of Laundry ment CENTRIFUGEREN SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option selected which ends with water left in the tub.
- Page 18 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type Options Compart- of Laundry ment OUTDOOR SPIN REDUCTION 40° - Cold RINSE HOLD Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 EXTRA RINSE Max.
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Page 19: Helpful Hints And Tips
Helpful hints and tips Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type Options Compart- of Laundry ment SPIN REDUCTION 60° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum PREWASH spin speed STAIN... -
Page 20: Maximum Loads
Helpful hints and tips Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: •... -
Page 21: Detergents And Additives
Care and cleaning Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone , then with ace- tic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. -
Page 22: Descaling
Care and cleaning Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and ac- cording to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. -
Page 23: Washing Drum
Care and cleaning Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1. - Page 24 Care and cleaning Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump cover by turning it an- ti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover.
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Page 25: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters
Care and cleaning When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re- tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. -
Page 26: Frost Precautions
What to do if… 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, pro- ceed as follows: 1. - Page 27 What to do if… During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: •...
- Page 28 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. An option or a programme that ends with the The machine does not empty and/or does water still in the tub or a that eliminates all not spin: the spinning phases has been selected.
- Page 29 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appli- ance. The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates or is noisy: • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
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Page 30: Technical Data
Technical data If you are unable to identify or solve the prob- lem, contact our service centre. Before telephon- ing, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Width... -
Page 31: Installation Instructions
Installation Programme Energy Water Programme duration (Minutes) consump- consump- tion tion (li- (KWh) tres) Delicates 40° 0.55 Wool/ Handwash 0.25 30° 1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 8 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards. - Page 32 Installation 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
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Page 33: Positioning And Levelling
Installation 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas- tic plug caps supplied in the bag con- taining the instruction booklet. -
Page 34: Water Inlet
Installation Please ensure that when the appliance is installed, it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. Carefully level by screwing the adjustable feet in or out. Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. -
Page 35: Water-Stop Device
Installation Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop de- vice, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the window «A» . Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose. -
Page 36: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Centre. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. -
Page 37: Packaging Materials
Packaging materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate col- lection containers. Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you fol- low these tips: •... - Page 40 www.aeg-electrolux.com/shop...