LAVAMAT 74850A3 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 Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 33 34 35 35 36 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials Ecological hints 3 36 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.
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.
7 START/PAUSE button 8 DELAY START button 9 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 9.3 - Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE , DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE • The programme progress display shows the washing phases of the selected programme.
First use – The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when remains 1 hour, the time decreases every minute. • Incorrect option selection – 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 light of button 7 starts blinking. • Alarm codes – In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example (see chapter «What to do if...»).
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. Attention! 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 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 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 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. The corresponding symbol will appear on the display. The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button.
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 COTTONS/LINEN 95°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg - Red. load 3,5 kg For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). HYGIENE 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max. load 7 kg - Red. load 3,5 kg The washing programme for white cottons.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment SYNTHETICS 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 1400 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 OUTDOOR SPORTS 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.
Helpful hints and tips Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SUPER ECO 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 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. 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.
Care and cleaning 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). Degrees of water hardness Level Characteristic German °dH French °T.H.
Care and cleaning 23 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 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). WARNING! Before opening the pump door, switch the appliance off remove the mains plug from the socket. Proceed as follows: 1. Unplug the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. 4. Pull flap forward to remove. 5.
Care and cleaning 8. 25 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). If it doesn’t rotate, please contact your Service Centre. 10. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 11. Replace the filter into the pump by inserting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise. 12.
Care and cleaning 5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a towel 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. 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.
What to do if… 27 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. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; 6. clean the pump if necessary as previously described; 7. replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; 8. screw the pump again and close the door.
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 the door firmly. The end of the drain hose is too low.
What to do if… Problem 29 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. • Reduce the laundry load.
Technical data Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine makes an unusual noise: The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine. No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance.
Consumption values 31 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 0.089 41 Synthetics 40° 0.55 51 Delicates 40° 0.55 63 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.25 62 Programme duration (Minutes) For the duration of the programmes, please refer to the display on the control panel.
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 using the key supplied with the machine. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
Installation 33 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». 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. Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
Installation 35 Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. This fault is shown by a red sector in the window «A» . Should this occur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose. A Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways: 1.
Electrical connection 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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