LAVAMAT 16850A3 EN User manual
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Contents 3 CONTENTS 4 5 7 9 11 11 12 20 23 24 27 32 36 37 37 43 44 Safety information Safety instructions Product description Control panel First use Personalization Daily use Washing programmes Drying Programmes Helpful hints and tips Care and cleaning What to do if… Consumption values Technical data Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns The following symbols are used in this user manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging th
Safety information SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
Safety instructions 5 • The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation • • • • • • • • • • Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts. Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Safety instructions • This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. Water connection • Make sure not to cause damage to the water hoses. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. • Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean. • The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage.
Product description 7 – If you use a detergent ball, remove it before you set the drying programme. – Do not use a detergent ball when you set a non-stop programme. WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • Do not sit or stand on the open door. • Obey the maximum load volume. • Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance. Care and Cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
Product description 2 1 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Child Safety Make sure that children or pets do not climb inside 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 9 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
8 DELAY START button 9 Display Display 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.9 9.8 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.1 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols , CUPBOARD 9.2 - Drying degree indicator, allowed by the set programme: IRON DRY DRY and EXTRA DRY - symbols, selectable by pressing the button 3; indicator AUTO, connected to the drying programme and to button 4. , SPIN , 9.
First use 11 The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute. • Selected drying time After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes and/or hours (max 250 mins). After the programme has started , the time remaining id updated every minutes.
Daily use • 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. To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol 9.3 appears or disappears on or from the display. DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. 2. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards.
Daily use 2. 13 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 turning the 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 NIGHT CYCLE: by selecting this option, the machine will not drain the water of the last rinse, so as not to wrinkle the laundry. As all spinning phases are suppressed, this washing cycle is very quiet and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. In some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water.
Daily use 15 If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into stain . compartment SENSITIVE option By selecting this option the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse in the programmes for cottons and synthetics. The relevant symbol will appear on the display. This option cannot be selected together with Extra Rinse option. This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items.
Daily use Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press this button repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The delay time value will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again. The selected symbol appears on the display. You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 7. You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 7.
Use - Drying 17 • If the DOOR symbol stays on, and the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. In this case the door can not be opened. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to . After a few minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature !).
Use - Drying 4. 5. 6. – Set the automatic drying (button 3). With this button you can select the degree of dryness by an electronic drying. The machine adapts automatically the duration of the drying cycle to the selected degree of dryness. If you press this button, a black dash appears under the selected symbol to indicate the degree set. The message «AUTO» disappears. The display shows the duration of the drying cycle. The pilot light of button 7 starts blinking.
Use - Washing and Drying 19 USE - WASHING AND DRYING NON-STOP programme: Washing and Automatic drying The recommended load size is 3.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetic. It is also possible to dry up to 5 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table). CAUTION! Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme. 1. Load the laundry. 2. Add detergent and fabric softener. 3. Switch the machine: turn the selector dial to the washing programme/fabric required. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8. In any case the lowest values you can select are 900 r.p.m. for cottons and synthetics and 700 r.p.m. for delicate fabrics. The reduction of the spin speed is only possible after selecting drying. Press the button 4 to set the drying time. The display shows the entire duration of the washing and the set drying cycle.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options 40 - 60 MIX 40° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 7 kg White and coloured cotton This programme can be used for laundry, which should be washed at 40°C or 60°C separately. The maximum load capacity can be put into the drum in order to save energy and water. The same good washing result will be obtained as for normal programme at 60°C.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options WOOL PLUS (HANDWASH) SPIN REDUCTION 30° - Cold NIGHT CYCLE Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm RINSE HOLD Max. load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. Note: A single or bulky item may cause imbalance.
Drying Programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options QUICK INTENSIVE 60° - 40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 5 kg Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics. SPIN REDUCTION RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE ECONOMY 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 7 kg White and fast coloured cotton.
Helpful hints and tips Timed Programmes Type of Fabric Drying Load Spin Speed Suggested drying time in Minutes EXTRA DRY Ideal for towelling materials Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 5 kg 3.5 kg 2 kg 1600 175-195 95-105 40-50 CUPBOARD DRY1) Suitable for items to put away without ironing Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 5 kg 3.
Helpful hints and tips 25 Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Drying Hints • large amounts of foam form during washing. 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. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a water softener following always the manufacturer’s instructions. When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.
Care and cleaning • 27 = Do not tumble dry. Drying cycle duration The drying time may vary depending on: • speed of the final spin • dryness degree required (iron dry, store dry) • type of laundry • weight of the load size . The average drying time for a timed drying are indicated in the «Drying programmes» chapter. The experience will help you to dry your laundry in a more suitable way, according to the different fabrics. Take note of the duration drying time of the already performed cycles.
Care and cleaning External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. 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.
Care and cleaning 29 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. 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 31 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… 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 33 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 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.
What to do if… Problem 35 Possible cause/Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy: The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. • Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. • Load more laundry.
Consumption values Problem Possible cause/Solution The display shows the alarm code : The laundry is full of different colored fluff: Anti-flooding system has activated. • Pull out the plug from the power socket, close the water tap and contact the Service Force Centre. The fabrics washed in the previous cycle released fluff of a different color . • The drying phase helps to eliminate some fluff. • Clean the clothes with a fluff remover.
Technical data 37 The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature.
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 with the key supplied with the machine. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
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 plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet». 7. 39 Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
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. Installation on suspended flooring Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration.
Installation 41 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.
Installation Water drainage Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe. 38 mm (11.2”) standpipe diameter 30 cm(12”) This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed into your home's drainage system using one of the following methods. 1. Into a drainage standpipe Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using the “U” piece” supplied.
Electrical connection 43 Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the appliance. If you intend to drain the hose from the machine into a sink, make sure that the sink is empty and the plug hole is not blocked. Use the plastic “U - Piece” supplied.
Environment concerns WARNING! The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. WARNING! Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this MUST be carried out by a Service Centre. The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it.
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