LAVAMAT 52840 EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
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Contents 3 CONTENTS 4 6 7 8 9 13 15 17 22 26 26 26 31 31 Safety information Product description Control panel First use Daily use Washing programmes Helpful hints and tips Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Consumption values 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 the appliance.
Safety information 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. • It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Safety information 5 • After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall. • If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance. • Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation.
Product description • 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. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
Control panel 7 6 Adjustable feet 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).
= Rinse hold = End of cycle = Stain = Extra rinse = Super Quick = Delay start = Start /Pause Indicator pilot lights (7) When you press the button 5, the pilot light WASHING (7.1) comes on. The appliance operates and you cannot open the door. When the programme completes, the pilot light END (7.2) comes on and after some minutes you can open the door. When the appliance does the additional rinses, the pilot light EXTRA RINSE (7.3) comes on. See «Select an additional rinse».
Daily use DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. 2. 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. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing. WARNING! Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. 1.
Daily use 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. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry. The pilot light of button 5 starts blinking.
Daily use 11 Select the SUPER QUICK option (Button 4) By pressing this button, the relevant pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry. This option is suitable for items that have been used or worn for a short time. Select the START/PAUSE (Button 5) To start the selected programme, press the button 5 ; the corresponding red pilot light stops flashing. The pilot light 7.1 is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked.
Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to new programme. to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 5. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selecand then to the new programme position.
Washing programmes 13 WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options COTTON 95°-30° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). SPIN, RINSE HOLD, STAIN1), SUPER QUICK2), EXTRA RINSE COTTON WITH PREWASH 60°-40° Prewash - Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 6 kg - Red.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options WOOL/ SILK (HANDWASH) 30°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 2 kg; Silk: max. load 1 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.
Helpful hints and tips Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options REFRESH 30° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 3 kg This programme may be used for quick wash for sport items, or cotton and synthetic items lightly soiled or worn once. SPIN COTTON ECONOMY (ECO) 40° - 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max. load 6 kg White and fast coloured cotton.
Helpful hints and tips 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 17 Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: • you are washing a small load • the laundry is lightly soiled • large amounts of foam form during washing. Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness.
Care and cleaning 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. 6.
Care and cleaning 19 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 21 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… Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the pump door; 5. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. When the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl.
What to do if… Problem 23 Possible cause/Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. (Yellow pilot light of button 5 blinks) • Close firmly the door. 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 5 has not been pressed.
What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. (Yellow pilot light of button 5 blinks) • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. (Yellow pilot light of button 5 blinks) • Clean the drain filter. An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected. • Disable the option. • Select the draining or spinning programme.
What to do if… Problem 25 Possible cause/Solution The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. • Wait some minutes. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The machine vibrates 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.
Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Width Height Depth 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm 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 6 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1200 rpm CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption (KWh)1) Water consumption (litre)1) Programme duration (Minutes)1) White Cottons 95 °C 2.
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 and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key supplied with the appliance.
Installation 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole 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.
Installation 29 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 2. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned as showed in the picture. Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 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. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
Electrical connection 31 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. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required, also taking into account any other appliances in use. WARNING! Connect the machine to an earthed socket.
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 collection containers. Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!).
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