LAVAMAT 84950 A 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 External cleaning Detergent dispenser drawer Washing drum Door seal Drain pump Cleaning the water inlet filters Frost precautions Emergency emptying out What to do if… 24 24 25 25 25 27 28 28 29 Technical data 32 Consumption values 33 3 Installation instructions 33 Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage Electrical connection 33 33 36 36 37 37 38 Environment concerns Packaging materials Ecological hints 39 39 39 Subject to
Safety information • Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. • Do not use your appliance to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance. • This appliance is provided with a white drum light.
Product description 5 • Never use the appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible. Child Safety • This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Product description 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Drum light Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet
Control panel 7 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.
Display 7 START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSE) 8 DELAY START button (DELAY START) 9 Display Symbols: Handwash; Child Lock. Display 9.8 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.1 - This position shows the water temperature of the washing cycle 9.2 - This position shows the selected spin speed and the following options symbols: NIGHT CYCLE , RINSE HOLD 9.3 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol (CHILD LOCK) 9.4 - TIME SAVING options: (DAILY), (SUPER QUICK) 9.
First use 9 an animated bar, that indicates the carried out cycle and the remaining one, the duration of the washing program and the end of cycle. Delay start If you have selected the button 8 , the relevant symbol 9.5 appears on the display. After having pressed the button 7 , the selected delay time value (max 20 hours) appears on the right side of the display with the corrisponding symbol. The delay time value decreases every minute ( 9.8 ).
Personalization The display says to press the button 5 to confirm the language and then the button 4 to change the selection. Press the button 5 twice to confirm your choice. Setting the time After the desired language you must set the time before the first wash. Remember to change the setting time in accordance with daylight-savings time or solar time. The CLOCK setting permits you to modify/set up the current time. It is important to keep it updated as the current END Cycle Time depends on it.
Daily use 11 If you wish to activate the acoustic device, press the button 4 in order to select the buzzer menu (BUZZER). Press button 5 to confirm your choice. The line around the corresponding symbol starts blinking in order to indicate that the regulation can be carried out. Press again the button 4 to activate or deactivate the acoustic signal. Then press the button 5 to confirm your choice. Return to main menu This setting function allows you to return to the option menu.
Daily use • the maximum load capacity of the selected programme, (i.e. 8 KG for Cottons; see «Washing Programmes» for the maximum load of each programme), • the actual loading from 0.0 KG to the maximum load provided for the selected washing programme. Loads of less than 0.5 KG are not displayed, • the animated bar that also fills itself with steps corresponding to 0.5 KG , • the detergent quantity recommended for current load expressed as a percentage.
Daily use 13 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the prewash phase, pour the detergent into the compartment marked . If you wish to perform the stain function, pour the stain remover into the compartment marked with blue arrow . 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.
Daily use cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. To empty out the water, please read «At the end of the programme» section in this chapter. For the compatibility between options and washing programmes consult the chapter «Washing programmes». Programme options (button 4) Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined.
Daily use 15 This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items. EXTRA RINSE This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water. The relevant symbol will appear on the display. Select the saving memory option (SAVE MEMORY) Programme settings that are frequently used can be saved (e.g.
Daily use Select the TIME option (button 6) (TIME) The appliance proposes by default the washing cycle for normally soiled laundry. The washing cycle time can be reduced by means of this button. This option can be selected with the washing programmes for COTTONS, SYNTHETICS and DELICATES. By pressing this button once, the corresponding symbol and the message «DAILY» (DAILY) appear on the display and you will be able to reduce the cycle duration . The display will show the reduced washing time.
Daily use 17 the previous washing programme. Start the new programme by pressing the button 7 again. The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out. Interrupting a programme Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press the same button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to and then in the new selected programme. Press the button 5 to cancel the programme which is running.
Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTONS/LINEN 95°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). HYGIENE 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Max. load 8 kg Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm The washing programme for white cottons.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SYNTHETICS 60°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SPIN Drain and long spin Max. load 8 kg Maximum spin speed at 1400 rpm Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to . You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
Helpful hints and tips Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options QUICK INTENSIVE 60° - 40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 5 kg Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Quick washing programme, to be used for lightly soiled white/fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics. SPIN REDUCTION / RINSE HOLD - EXTRA RINSE SUPER ECO Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 3 kg Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Mixed fabrics (cotton and synthetic).
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 23 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 25 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. 27 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. 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… 29 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… Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer.
What to do if… Problem The machine does not fill: Possible cause/Solution The water tap is closed. «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press button START/PAUSE» • Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. «Cannot fill water. Please check that the tap is open and then press button START/PAUSE» • Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter are blocked. • Clean the water inlet filters.
What to do if… Problem 31 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.
Technical data Problem Possible cause/Solution The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disapSpinning starts late or the machine does not pears and normal spinning can resume. If, after some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly spin: distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin.
Consumption values 33 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 8 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1400 rpm Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 95° 2.5 65 Cottons 60° 1.7 63 1.36 60 Cottons 40° 0.97 62 Synthetics 40° 0.
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 hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key supplied with the machine.
Installation 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 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».
Installation 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 37 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.
Electrical connection 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 39 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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