LAVAMAT 60640-62640 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 3 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. • It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Safety information • All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section in the user manual. • 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.
Product description 5 • 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. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
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 pilot lights.
8 Indicator pilot lights Table of symbols = Cottons = Off/Reset = Synthetics = Spin reduction = Easy iron = Rinse hold = Delicates = Prewash = Wool = Stain = Handwash = Time saving = Cold wash = Child safety lock = Delicate rinses = Remaining time = Drain = Washing = Spin = Door locked = Refresh = Extra Rinse = Energy saving programme (Economy) = Start/Pause Display (6) 6.2 6.1 6.1 Duration of selected programme : After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed ).
If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow pilot light of button 7 light starts blinking. 6.2 Child safety lock symbol Indicator pilot lights (8) After having pressed the button 7 , the FUNCTIONING pilot light ( 8.1 ) comes on. When the pilot light 8.1 comes on this means that the machine is operating. The DOOR pilot light ( 8.
Daily use 9 Daily use Load the laundry 1. 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. 2. 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 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 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. The relevant light will light up. RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking , the pilot light 8.
Daily use To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7 : the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 7 again. If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 7 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds. Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out.
• When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . The pilot light 8.2 goes off and the door can be opened. Turn the programme selector dial to to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment SPIN reduction / SYNTHETIC RINSE HOLD, PRE60°- 30° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin WASH, STAIN3), EXMaximum spin speed at 1000 rpm for model L60640 TRA RINSE, TIME SAV(1200 rpm for model L62640) ING1) Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 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 DELICATE RINSES Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed at 1000 rpm for model L60640 (1200 rpm for model L62640) Max. load 6 kg With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs some rinses, followed by a final spin.
Care and cleaning Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment / OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off . 1) If you select the Super Quick option by pressing button 5 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated. (Red. load = reduced load). Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.
Care and cleaning 17 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. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in.
Care and cleaning • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. 4. 5. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap cover. 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it.
Care and cleaning 8. 19 Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. WARNING! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
Care and cleaning 5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a rug nearby because some water may flow. 6. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth. 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. 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.
What to do if… 21 3. screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
What to do if… Problem The machine does not fill: Possible cause/Solution The water tap is closed. • Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked. • Clean the water inlet filters. (See "Cleaning the water inlet filters" for more details) The door is not properly closed. • Close firmly the door. The end of the drain hose is too low.
What to do if… Problem 23 Possible cause/Solution Unsatisfactory washing results: Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains. The correct temperature was not selected. • Check if you have selected the correct temperature. Excessive laundry load. • Introduce into the drum less laundry.
Technical data Problem Possible cause/Solution Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. No water is visible in the drum: If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information.
Installation Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) Delicates 40° 0.55 60 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.25 53 25 Programme duration (Minutes) 1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
Installation 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. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
Installation 27 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. 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.
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. Water inlet This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
Electrical connection 29 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 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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