LAVAMAT 76855A3 User manual Washing Machine
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. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
Safety information Water-stop device Water drainage ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 35 35 36 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials Ecological hints 3 37 37 37 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 requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes.
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. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
Product description 5 • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
Control panel 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). Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN-option . CONTROL PANEL Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the display.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TEMPERATURE button SPIN reduction button OPTIONS button OK button TIME SAVING button START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Display Symbols: Handwash; Child Lock. Display 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.9 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.1 - Temperature indicator and COLD symbol 9.2 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols , SPIN 9.
First use – After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. • Delay start – The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on ), then the duration of the previthe display for about 3 seconds (for example ously selected programme is displayed. – The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display. – The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when remains 1 hour, the time decreases every minute.
Daily use 9 To enable (or disable) this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the Child Lock symbol appears on (or disappears from) the display. There are two different ways to set this option: • Before pressing button 7 : it will be impossible to start the machine. • after pressing button 7 : it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards.
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»). Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g.
Daily use 11 Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or 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. RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
Daily use The relevant symbol will appear on the display. This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry. STAIN option Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant symbol will appear on the display. This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C. If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain compartment marked with an arrow.
Daily use 13 To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 7 again. If you have chosen a delayed start the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks 3 times and the message Err is displayed for a few seconds. Select the DELAY START (button 8) Before you start the programme , if you wish to delay the start, press the button repeatedly, to select the desired delay.
Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 7 . • If the DOOR symbol disappears, the door can be opened; • If the DOOR symbol doesn’t go off, it means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this case the door cannot be opened; • If you cannot open the door but you need to open it, you have to switch the machine .
Washing programmes WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTON 95°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Maximum spin speed 1600 rpm Max. load 7 kg - Red. load 3,5 kg For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment SYNTHETIC 60°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 3,5 kg - Red. load 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options DRAIN Draining of water Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option selected. SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1600 rpm Max. load 7 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option selected. Before selecting this pro.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SPORT JACKETS 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 800 rpm Max. load 3 kg Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this program, do not add any additives. SPIN reduction / RINSE HOLD, EXTRA RINSE SPORT INTENSIVE 40° - Cold Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max.
Helpful hints and tips Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options MIX COLD Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 3 kg Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic). Cold wash programme designed for saving energy, water and time. This programme is suitable with detergents that becomes effective at low temperature.
Helpful hints and tips Temperatures 95° or 90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 60°/50° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear) 40°-30°- Cold for delicate items (e.g.
Helpful hints and tips 21 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times.
Care and cleaning Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft).
Care and cleaning 23 Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. 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.
Care and cleaning Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump; • a problem with water draining is detected (see chapter “What to do if...” for more details).
Care and cleaning 7. 8. 25 When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller. 9. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily).
Care and cleaning Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn't fill, it takes a long time to fill with water, the starting button blinks yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..." for more details), check if the water inlet filters are blocked . To clean the water inlet filters: 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
What to do if… 27 Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap; 2. place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out; 3. screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.
What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. • Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. • Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. • Replace the fuse. The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 7 has not been pressed.
What to do if… Problem 29 Possible cause/Solution There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. • Check the water inlet hose connection. The drain or the inlet hose is damaged. • Replace it with a new one.
Technical data Problem Possible cause/Solution Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin.
Consumption values 31 Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 7 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1600 rpm CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cotton 95° 2.1 62 Cotton 60° 1.35 58 Cotton ECO 60° 1) 0,91 45 Cottons 40° 0.75 58 Super Eco 0.
Installation 1. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 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.
Installation 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 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 plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 7. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet».
Installation Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
Installation 35 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. Note ! Check if the water connections are tight.
Electrical connection This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. 2. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. 3. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose.
Environment concerns 37 WARNING! Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
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