LAVAMAT 76825 Washing Machine User information
Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Programme tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Safety information concerning installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using the appliance for the first time • Follow the “Installation and connection instructions”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures: store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time. Correct use • The washing machine is only designed for the washing of normal domestic laundry at home. • Additions or modifications to the washing machine are not permitted.
General safety • Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified/ authorised service engineers. • Never use the appliance when the electrical cable is damaged or the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged to such an extent that the inside of the appliance is openly accessible. • Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning it and carrying out maintenance.
Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Plinth flap/ Drain pump Screw feet (height adjustable) Control panel Multi-display Spin/RINSE HOLD button DELAY TIMER button Additional programme buttons START/PAUSE button Programme progress display DOOR indicator Programme selector OVERDOSING indicator 7
Programme tables 7kg • EASY-CARES 60, 50, 40, 30 3,5kg • EASY IRON 40 1kg 3,5kg DELICATES 40, 30 WOOL/SILK H (Hand-washing) 40, 30, COLD GENTLE RINSE • • • • • • • • • •4) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •4) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2kg • • • • 3,5kg • • • • • • • • • • TIME SAVER RINSE HOLD 40-60 MIX 500 • 700 7kg 1000 COTTONS/LINEN 95, 60, 40, 30 1600 • SENSITIVE 7kg STAIN EXTRA RINSE ENERGY SAVING2) Pr
Washing types and care symbols Energy-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites or coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for cottons/linen, which is indicated for various wash temperatures. Items which according to their care label are normally washed separately at 40 °C or at 60 °C, can be washed together in this programme. In this way the drum capacity is better used, saving energy.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 2 litres of water through the detergent drawer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next programme is started and the economy valve can function properly 3. To remove any production-related residues from the drum and water tank, perform the first wash cycle without a load. Programme: COTTONS/LINEN 95, press the TIME SAVER button, add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent.
Running a wash cycle Opening the door/loading washing 1. Open the door: pull the handle on the door.
hardness range 1 (=soft). Your local water company will provide you with information about water hardness in your area. 1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 2. Add the detergent/conditioner. 3. Push the detergent drawer in fully.
Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold 3 The washing machine suggests the maximum permitted spin speed suitable for the selected programme. You can reduce this spin speed: To do this, press the Spin/RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the required indicator is illuminated. The spin speed for the final spin can be changed even during the programme. To do this: 1. Press the START/PAUSE button. 2. Change the spin speed. 3. Press the START/PAUSE button again.
PRE WASH Warm pre-wash before the main wash that follows automatically; with intermediate spin for COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES, without intermediate spin for DELICATES. STAIN For heavily soiled or stained washing. Stain removal agent will be rinsed into the wash at the optimum point in the programme. Can only be set for wash temperatures of 40°C and upwards as stain removers only become effective at higher temperatures.
Starting a programme 3 1. Check that the tap is turned on. 2. Select a programme. 3. Press the START/PAUSE button. The programme is started, or will start after the delay timer has counted down. If after pressing the START/PAUSE button E40 flashes in the multi-display, the END indicator flashes 4 times and at the same time an acoustic signal sounds 4 times, the door has not been correctly shut. Push the door firmly closed and press the START/PAUSE button again.
End of the wash cycle/removing the washing At the end of the programme, END lights up on the programme progress display. The door can be opened as soon as the DOOR indicator is lit green. 1. Open the loading door and remove the washing. 2. Turn the programme knob to OFF. 3. Close the water valve. 4. After washing, pull out the detergent drawer a little to enable it to dry out. Keep the loading door very slightly open so that the washing machine can air.
Child safety device If the child safety device has been activated, the door can no longer be shut. Activating the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise direction as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The knob must not be depressed after being set, otherwise the child safety device is not activated. The knob must stand out as shown in the illustration. Deactivating the child safety device: Turn the knob in an anti-clockwise direction as far as it will go.
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 machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. 6.
What to do if... Remedying small faults yourself If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown in the multi-display: – E10 (Problems with the water inflow), – E20 (Problems with the water outflow), – E40 (door open), please consult the following table. After the error has been remedied, press the START/PAUSE button. In the event of other errors (E and a number or letter): Switch the appliance off and then on again. Set the programme again. Press the START/PAUSE button.
Problem Possible cause Remedy The transport lock has not Removing the transport lock. been removed. The washing machine vibrates when operating Adjust the feet as described The screw feet not correctly or is not stable. in the installation and conadjusted. nection 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. Screw connection on the in- Screw the inlet hose on let hose is leaking. tightly.
Problem Possible cause Door locked. The door cannot be opened when the wash- There has been a power cut. ing machine is switched (All the indicator are off). on. The door remains blocked for approx. 4 to 10 minutes. Washing is heavily creased. Possibly too much washing was loaded. Remedy Wait until the DOOR indicator is illuminated green. The programme will continue when the power cut is over.
Carrying out an emergency drain 1 Warning! Prior to carrying out an emergency drain, switch off the washing machine and remove the power plug from the power point. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain! 1. Open the plinth flap and remove it. 2. Remove the emergency drain hose. 3. Place a shallow container underneath it.
Drain pump 1 The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no foreign bodies present in the pockets or in between the items to be washed. Paper clips, nails, etc.
Disposal 2 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance W 1 24 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Technical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x Width x Depth 850 x 598 x 640 mm Depth when door is open 1017 mm Height adjustment approx. +10/-5mm Load (depending on programme) Max.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information concerning installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sustained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstances connect an appliance that is damaged to the mains. In the event of damage to the appliance contact your supplier. • Be sure to remove all the components of the transport lock before using the appliance for the first time.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance 1 Warning: The washing machine is very heavy. There is a risk of injury. Exercise care when lifting the appliance. • Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance without using the transport lock. Only remove the transport lock when the appliance is in its place of installation.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts C.
5. Remove the bracket D. 6. Tighten up the six smaller bolts C. 7. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the adhesive tape on the door seal. 8. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Important! All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet.
Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph “Water inlet”. Where to install Important! The washing machine must not be operated in a room where there is a danger of frost. There is a risk of frost damage or adverse effect on the perfomance of the machine. Frost damage is not covered under the warranty. • The surface on which the appliance is to be installed must be firm and level. Do not install the appliance on carpeted floors or soft floor coverings.
Electrical Connection 1 1 Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted.
Permanent Connection 1 In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations. The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at any point. This appliance complies with the requirements laid out in the EEC Directive 76/899.
Water inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. • Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. • This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. 2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine. Important! Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 3.
When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90 cm (35.4’’) and no less than 60 cm (23.6’’) above floor level. The upright standpipe should have a minimum, length of 30 cm (12’’) from the bottom of the elbow to the top of the pipe (see diagram). Make sure that it is designed in such a way that the end of the drain hose cannot be covered with water. Longer drain hoses are available in lengths of 2.7 and 4 metres from your Service Force Centre.
Guarantee/Customer Service Great Britain Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate.
European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
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Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 0870 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www. serviceforce.co.
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