LAVAMAT 45800 User manual Washing machine
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Contents 3 Contents Warnings Use Precautions to be taken against frost Description of the appliance Dispenser box Control panel How to run a wash cycle Loading washing Proportioning of detergents Selecting the programme Selecting the spin speed Selecting options Stain Time saving Rinse plus Start of the programme Programme sequence Adding washing during the first 10 minutes Modifying the programme in progress Cancelling the programme End of the programme Standby mode Washing guide Sorting and preparing th
Contents Warnings Installation Unpacking Untying Water supply Drainage Electrical connection Positioning Environment Disposing of the appliance Protecting the environment 25 26 26 28 30 31 32 32 34 34 34 The following symbols have been used in this user guide : Important information about concerning your safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information. Information concerning the environment.
Warnings 5 Warnings Keep this user manual with your appliance. If the appliance is sold or given to another person, please make sure this user manual is included. This way, the new user will have the relevant operating instructions and warnings. These warnings are for the safety of you and others around you. Please read these points carefully before installing and using your appliance. Thank you for your attention. Use • Unpack or ask for the appliance to be unpacked immediately upon arrival.
Warnings Precautions to be taken against frost If your appliance is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, the following precautions must be taken : • Close the tap and disconnect the inlet hose. • Place the end of this hose and the drain hose in a basin on the floor. • Select the Drain programme let it run until the end of the cycle. • Disconnect the appliance from the power supply by turning the program selector to “Stop”. • Unplug the appliance. • Screw the inlet hose back on and replace the drain hose.
Description of the appliance 7 Description of the appliance The control panel Lid Lid handle Lever for moving the appliance Adjustable levelling feet Dispenser box Prewash Wash Softener (do not fill above the MAX symbol M )
Description of the appliance Control panel Programme selector Pushbuttons and Indicators their functions Start/Pause pushbutton
How to run a wash cycle 9 How to run a wash cycle ? Before you wash laundry in your washing machine for the first time, we recommend you run a preliminary wash at 95°C, with no laundry but with detergent. This will clean the tub. Loading washing • Open the lid of the appliance. • Open the drum by depressing the locking button A : The two shutters unlock automatically. • Load the washing, close the drum and the lid of your washing machine.
How to run a wash cycle If the programme dial is turned while the washing machine is on a washing cycle, the START/PAUSE button flashes in yellow for a few seconds. The programme then continues without taking any notice of the new position of the dial. To remedy the problem, put the dial back to its initial position. Selecting the spin speed Press the RPM button until the indicator for the desired spin speed lights up. You can also select the NO SPIN*, RINSE HOLD * or NIGHT SILENCE PLUS*.
How to run a wash cycle 11 Rinse plus This option means one or more rinses can be added to the programmes Cottons, Synthetics and Delicates. You are able to activate it permanently by proceeding in the following way : Press the RPM and STAIN buttons for a few seconds. The RINSE PLUS indicator lights up. The option is permanently activated, even if the appliance is switched off. To deactivate permanently, repeat the same operation.
How to run a wash cycle Cancelling the programme If you want to cancel the programme, turn the programme selector to the OFF position. End of the programme The washing machine stops automatically ; the START/PAUSE pushbutton goes out and the END indicator goes on. The lid can only be opened around 2 minutes after the washing machine has come to a stop. 1.Position the programme dial on the OFF position : the washing machine is switched off. 2.Remove washing. 3.Unplug and close water inlet tap. 4.
Washing guide 13 Washing guide Sorting and preparing the washing • Sort washing by type and care label (refer to International symbols section below) : normal wash for tough fabrics which can withstand intense washing and spinning cycles ; delicate wash for delicate fabrics which need to be treated with care. For mixed loads, loads with items of different types of material, choose a programme and a temperature suitable for the most fragile material.
Washing guide Detergents and additives Only use detergents and additives designed for use in a washing machine. Refer to manufacturer’s recommendations and also Dispenser box and Using the right amount of detergent sections. We do not recommend mixing different types of detergents. This may spoil the washing. The amount of detergent to be used depends on the size of the load, the hardness of the water and how heavily soiled the washing is. If the water is soft, reduce the amount slightly.
Washing guide 15 International symbols NORMAL WASH Wash at 95°C Wash at 60°C Wash at 40°C Wash at 30°C Hand wash DELICATE WASH BLEACHING Whitewashing (bleach) allowed (cold only and in diluted solution) Do not wash No whitewashing (bleach) IRONING High temperature (max 200°C) Mid temperature (max 150°C) Low temperature (max 100°C) Do not iron DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning (all common solvents) Dry cleaning (all common solvents except trichlorethylene Dry cleaning (only oil-based solvents and
Programmes table Programmes table All the possibilities are not listed here, only the settings which are customary and sound in practice. Programme / Type of washing Load Possible options Cotton : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels. 5,5 kg Stain* Time saving Rinse plus Rinse hold Cottons + Prewash 5,5 kg Stain* Time saving Rinse plus Rinse hold Synthetics : Synthetic fabrics, body linen, coloured fabrics, non-iron shirts, blouses.
Consumption 17 Consumption Programme Temperatures Water consumption in litres Energy consumption in kWh Length in minutes Cotton 95 67 2,20 140-150 Cotton 60 62 1,30 120-130 Cotton 40 62 0,75 115-125 Cotton 30 62 0,55 110-120 Cotton cold 62 0,45 95-105 Cotton + Prewash 60 69 1,70 145-155 Synthetics 60 48 0,85 90-100 Synthetics 40 48 0,65 75-85 Synthetics 30 48 0,55 70-80 Synthetics cold 48 0,20 70-80 Easy iron plus 40 51 0,55 95-105 Delicates 40
Technical specifications Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth LINE VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY POWER CONSUMPTION WATER PRESSURE Connection to water supply 850 mm 400 mm 600 mm 230 V / 50 Hz 2300 W Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bar) Type 20x27 This appliance conforms to the CEE 89-336 directive concerning the limiting of radio-electric interference and the 2006/95/CE directive concerning electrical safety.
Care and cleaning 19 Care and cleaning Unplug the appliance before cleaning. Descaling the appliance It is not generally necessary to remove limescale from the appliance if the detergent product is properly dosed. If it becomes necessary to remove limescale, use a commercially available special non-corrosive product specifically designed for washing machines. Follow the dosing instructions and observe the intervals between uses indicated on the packaging.
Care and cleaning 3. Clean the two parts of the detergent dispenser under running water. 4. Re-assemble the two parts of the detergent dispenser. 5. Reposition the detergent dispenser.
Care and cleaning 21 Object trap Regularly clean out the object trap which is located at the bottom of the drum : Opertaion 1. Operation 2. Operation 3. Operation 4.
Care and cleaning Operation 5. Water inlet filters Unscrew the ends of the water inlet pipe and clean the filters.
Operating problems 23 Operating problems Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. However, should you notice a malfunction, please refer to the sections below before contacting the after-sales service.
Operating problems Problems Causes the wash cycle is much too long: •the water inlet filters are dirty, •the power or water supply has been cut off, •the motor overheating detector has been activated, •the water inlet temperature is lower than usual, •the foam detection security system has been activated (too much detergent) and the washing machine has begun draining the foam, •the out of balance detector has been activated : an extra phase has been added to distribute washing more evenly in the dru
Warnings 25 Warnings • This appliance is heavy. Take care when moving it. • The appliance must have the transit bolts removed before use. If all protective transit devices are not removed, this could cause damage to the appliance or to neighbouring cabinets or furniture. The appliance must be unplugged from the electricity supply when the transit bolts are being removed. • Connection to the water supply must be carried out by a qualified plumber.
Installation Installation Remove all protective packaging for transit before using for the first time. Keep in case needed for future transit : Transporting a non-secured appliance may damage internal components and cause leakages and malfunctions. The appliance can also be damaged through physical contact. Unpacking 1. Tilt the appliance backwards. 2. Make it do a quarter turn on one of the corners to remove the transport base. 3. Open the lid of the appliance and remove the red block. 4.
Installation 5. Lift the detergent dispenser out upwards. 7. Replace the detergent dispenser. 27 6. Remove the block immobilising the drum.
Installation Untying 4 3 5 1 2 1 Operation 1. Operation 2. 2 Operation 3. Operation 4.
Installation 3 Operation 5. Operation 6. Operation 7. Operation 8. 4 Operation 9.
Installation To install your washing machine at the same level as surrounding furniture, proceed as follows : 5 Operation 1. Operation 2. Water supply Install the supplied water inlet hose at the rear of your washing machine by proceeding as follows (Do not reuse an old hose) : Operation 1. Operation 2.
Installation 31 Operation 3. Operation 4. Open the water inlet tap. Check there are no leaks. The water inlet hose can not be extended. If it is too short, please contact the after-sales service. Drainage The connector at the end of the flexible hose can be attached to all common types of standpipe. 1.Attach the connector to the standpipe with the hose clamp supplied with the appliance*. * depending on model 2.Fit the U-piece on the drainage hose.
Installation Air must be able to enter the end of the hose, to avoid any risk of siphoning. The drain hose must never be stretched. If it is too short, contact a tradesperson. Electrical connection This washing machine must only be connected in single-phased 230 V. Check the fuse size : 10 A for 230 V. The appliance must not be connected with an extension lead or multi-plug adaptor. Ensure that the plug is earthed and that it is in accordance with current norms.
Installation 3.When the appliance is stable, hold the foot against the floor and raise the collar as far as it will go.
Environment Environment Disposing of the appliance All materials carrying the symbol are recyclable. Dispose of them at a waste collection site (enquire at your local council) for collection and recycling. When disposing of your appliance, remove all parts which could be dangerous to others : cut off the power supply cable at the base of the appliance. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
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