LAVAMAT 86850A 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 24 25 25 27 28 28 28 TECHNICAL DATA 32 CONSUMPTION VALUES 32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 33 INSTALLATION Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage In the interest of the environment ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials Ecological hints 3 33 33 35
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 fabric, 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 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. To set the time press repeatedly the button 4 to select the settings menu ( SETTINGS ) and confirm your choice by pressing button 5 . With a single and short pressing of the button 4 , the hours can be adjusted. Press the button 5 to confirm it. Repeat the previous operation for setting the minutes.
Daily use 11 Press the button 5 to confirm your choice. DAILY USE The appliance is provided with a weight sensor that permits to measure the quantity of laundry loaded into the drum and advises you on the detergent quantity to use. Before switching the appliance on, make sure that the drum is empty. If you do not, the washing will subsequently not be registered properly by the weight sensor. See chapter «Weight sensor». Open the door Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards.
Daily use If settings are not undertaken for several seconds during the programme setting process, the loading information appears on the display when the door is open. The weight and the detergent quantity displayed for each programme are indicative and permit to reduce the detergent consumption. The indicating weight screen won’t appear any more when the door is closed and after the button 7 has been pressed to start the washing programme. Load the laundry 1.
Daily use 13 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 temperature (button 2) Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature, if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the appliance. The maximum temperatures for each washing programme can be checked in the paragraph «Washing programmes».
Daily use You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the button 7 . Press the button 4 to activate the option menu. To scroll all the available options, press the button 4 . The corresponding programme name appears in the relative rectangle to indicate that this programme can be selected. Press the button 4 to activate and confirm your choice. The corresponding symbol appears on the right side of the display to indicate that this option has been set.
Daily use 15 • • • • select the desired programme and required options press the button 4 to activate the options menu by pressing the button 4 , locate the saving memoy option and press button 5 by pressing the button 4 select the number of the memory ( MEMORY ) (1-2) in which you wish memorize your customized programme. • press the button 5 to save the selected programme. The display says that the programme has been saved.
Daily use Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) ( START/PAUSE ) Press this button, to start the selected programme. The corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. On the display will appear the name and the running phase of the selected programme to indicate that the appliance starts operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7 : the corresponding red pilot light starts to flash, while the display says that the appliance is in pause.
• If the display says that the appliance is in pause, the door can be opened • If the display says alternately that the appliance is in pause and the door is locked, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door or that the drum is turning: in this case the door can not be opened • If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to .
Washing programmes WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum - Cycle Description - Temperature - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options COTTONS/LINEN 90°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3.5 kg Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN EXTRA RINSE SENSITIVE TIME 1) HYGIENE 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Max.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum - Cycle Description - Temperature - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SYNTHETICS 60° - Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 3.5 kg - Reduced load 1.5 kg Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN EXTRA RINSE SENSITIVE TIME 1) EASY IRON PLUS 60°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 1.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum - Cycle Description - Temperature - Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SPIN Drain and long spin Max. load 7 kg Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected. Before selecting this programme the selec. You can choose the tor dial must be turned to spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
Helpful hints and tips Programme - Maximum and Minimum - Cycle Description - Temperature - 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.
Helpful hints and tips Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care.
Care and cleaning 23 The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer .
Care and cleaning • Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties. External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. 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.
Care and cleaning 25 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 anticlockwise 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 27 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… 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. place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out; 3. screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.
What to do if… Problem 29 Possible cause/Solution The washing machine does not start: The door has not been closed. « Please check that the door is closed properly and then press START/PAUSE » • Close the door firmly. 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.
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. « Cannot drain the water. Please check that the filter is clean and then press button START/ PAUSE » • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. « Cannot drain the water. Please check that the filter is clean and then press button START/PAUSE » • Clean the drain filter.
What to do if… Problem 31 Possible cause/Solution The door will not open: The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. There is water in the drum. • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. For opening the door refer to display message. The machine vibrates or 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 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. TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Width Height Depth Depth (Overall dimensions) 60 cm 85 cm 60 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.
Installation 33 The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1.
Installation 3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key supplied with the machine. 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.
Installation 35 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. 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 1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. 2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the machine. 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. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.
Installation 37 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 WARNING! Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’ requirements.
Installation When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm (35.4'') and no less than 60 cm (23.6'') above floor level. 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 Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not require the “U” piece”. Just push the hose firmly in to the standpipe. 2.
Electrical connection 39 In the interest of the environment The appliance should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution. If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority.
Environment concerns 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. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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