LAVAMAT 52810 Washing machine User information
Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass this User Information on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning: Notes that concern your personal safety. Attention: Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation and connection instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Safety information for the installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the transit packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to install . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. • 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 must only be carried out by qualified service engineers. • Never use the washing machine if the mains cable is damaged; or if the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. • Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and servicing.
Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Plinth flap/ Drain pump Screw feet (height adjustable) Control Panel SPIN/RINSE HOLD button Programme option buttons DELAY TIMER button Programme Progress display DOOR indicator Programme knob START/PAUSE button 7
Programme overview • COTTONS/LINEN 95, 60, 40, 30 6kg • • 3) EASY-CARES 60, 40 3kg • EASY IRON 40 1kg DELICATES 40, 30 3kg WOOL/SILK H (Hand-washing) 30, COLD 2kg RINSE 3kg 6kg • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TIME SAVER RINSE HOLD 6kg 1000/600 PRE WASH ENERGY SAVING2) Programme Spin speed 1200 max. load 1) (dry washing) Additional programmes DRAIN SPIN 1) A 10 litre bucket contains approx. 2.
Application/Features Energy-saving programme at 60°C for lightly to normally soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for normally to heavily soiled coloureds/whites made of cotton/ linen. Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. Special programme at 40°C for easy-care fabrics which after being washed using this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all. Gentle programme for delicate fabrics such as bonded fibres, micro-fibres, synthetics, net curtains (load max.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent dispenser drawer. 2. Pour about 1 litre of water through the detergent dispenser drawer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next programme is started and the economy valve can function properly. 3. In order to remove any residues from the drum and water container which may have been left during manufacturing, perform the first wash cycle without any washing in the machine.
Adding detergent/additives Warning! Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines. 1 For USA and Canada only! Important! Only LOW-SUDSING detergent suitable for a front-loading washing machine can be used in this machine. This machine can heat the water up to 95 degrees celsius, or 200 degrees fahrenheit, and care should be taken to ensure that the correct washing powder is used. If you have any doubt, check with your dealer or the distributor.
Washing powder/tablets for the main wash If you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartment for the pre-wash/stain treatment agent, add the water softener to the main wash detergent in the left compartment. Softeners, wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments, starch Do not fill the compartment beyond the MAX mark. Dilute thick liquid concentrates according to the manufacturer’s instructions before putting them into the drawer. Dissolve powder starches.
RINSE HOLD If RINSE HOLD is selected, the washing is left to soak in the last rinse water. There is no final spin after the intermediate spin(s). Intermediate spins are programme-dependent and cannot be altered. Selecting the programme options If desired, press the programme option button(s). The corresponding light lights up.
To switch off RINSE +: 1. Turn the programme knob to COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES/EASY IRON or DELICATES (at any temperature). 2. Hold down the buttons PRE-WASH and DELAY TIMER at the same time, until RINSE + goes out on the programme progress display. RINSE + is now permanently switched off. Setting the delay timer 3 The DELAY TIMER button allows the start of a programme to be delayed. 1. Select programme. 2. Press DELAY TIMER button once, if the wash programme is to start after 6 hours.
Interrupting a programme/adding washing Interrupting a programme • A washing programme can be interrupted at any time by pressing the START/PAUSE button. It is then re-started by pressing the START/ PAUSE button again. • To stop the washing machine before the programme has ended, turn the programme knob to OFF. Important! Be careful if there is water in the appliance! Adding washing It is possible to add washing, as long as the DOOR light is not lit. 1. Press the START/PAUSE button. The door can be opened.
Child safety device When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed. Setting 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 16 Warning! The knob must not be sunk-in after being set, otherwise the child safety device is not active. The knob must stand proud as shown in the illustration. Releasing the child safety device: Turn the knob anti-clockwise as far as it will go.
Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Cleaning procedure If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot programme from time to time. This will reduce any deposits and clean the appliance from the inside. Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 2.
Door and rubber collar Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies are present in the folds of the rubber collar or on the inside of the glass door. Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar regularly. What to do if...
Problem END display flashes 1x. (Problems with water inflow) Possible cause Remedy Tap turned off. Turn tap on. Filter in the screw connection of the inlet hose is blocked. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew hose, take out filter and clean it. Water tap is blocked with limescale or faulty. Check the water tap and have it repaired if necessary. The transit packaging has not been removed. Removing the transit packaging. Only a few large items of washing in the drum.
Problem Possible cause Door locked. Door cannot be opened Power cut. (All display indiwhen appliance is cators are off.) switched on. Door remains locked for approx. 2 minutes. Washing is heavily creased. Possibly too much washing was loaded. Remedy Wait until DOOR light goes off and END light comes on. Programme continues, when power cut is over. To remove washing: If water can be seen in the appliance, before opening the door, first drain off the water. (See section “Carrying out an emergency drain”.
Carrying out an emergency drain 1 Warning! Before emergency draining, switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug from the socket. 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. Take out 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. Please make sure before loading the washing that there are no foreign bodies in the pockets or caught between the washing. Paperclips, nails, etc. that may have got into the washing machine with the washing remain in the pump housing (foreign body trap that protects the pump wheel).
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 the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance W 1 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 603 mm Depth when door is open 980 mm Height adjustment approx. +10/-5mm Load (depending on programme) Max.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the 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. In the case of damage, please contact your supplier. • Before using for the first time, all parts of the transit packaging must be removed.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance 1 Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance without its transport lock. Only remove the transport lock when the appliance is in its place of installation. Transporting the appliance without its transport lock can lead to damage to the appliance.
2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. With the provided 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 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 appliance must not be used in a room where there is a danger of frost. Frost damage or impaired operation! Frost damage is not covered by the warranty. • The surface on which the appliance is to be installed must be firm and level. Do not install the appliance on carpets or on soft floor coverings.
Connecting to the water supply Permitted water pressure The water pressure must be at least 1bar (=10N/cm2 =0.1MPa) and may be a maximum of 10bar (=100N/cm2 =1MPa). – If more than 10bar: Connect a pressure reduction valve. – If less than 1bar: Disconnect the appliance end of the inlet hose from the solenoid inlet valve and remove the flow meter. (In addition remove the filter using pointed pliers and take out the rubber gasket behind it.) Re-insert the filter.
4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements. A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is required for safe operation of the appliance. If you cannot make the cold water connection direct from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the appliance from your cold water storage system. There should be a minimum distance of 5.02m (16.
Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Department stocks outlet hoses of different lengths. Draining water into a sink outlet Secure the outlet/sink outlet joint with a hose band clip (available from your dealer).
Guarantee/Customer Service Centres EURO-LINE APPLIANCES LENGTH OF WARRANTY EURO-LINE WILL PAY FOR: TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY Replacement parts and/or labour to repair defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Euro-Line company (unless advised otherwise). from original date of purchase, including parts and labour, to the first purchaser of this appliance THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER COMMERCIAL USE.
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Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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