LC 53300 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 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. 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 • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre. • 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 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
Product description Machine rear 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Transit locking devices Drain hose Electrical lead Inlet hose Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme. Prewash detergent is to be added straight into the drum.
Control panel 7 Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the spin selector dial, programme progress lights and different buttons will be indicated in all the book with the relevant numbers given below.
Before first use Before first use WARNING! Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove any material from the drum. We recommend you to run a wash programme without any load, to clear any residues which may have been left by the manufacturing process. Pour approx. 100 ml of detergent straight into the drum and run a cotton cycle at 60°C. When the programme is finished the machine will be ready to use. Daily use Load the laundry 1.
Daily use 9 If required, pour fabric softener into the smaller 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 the programme selector dial (8) 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.
Daily use Programme option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 4 . When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go off. If an incorrect option is selected, the corresponding indicator lamp flashes for about 2 seconds.
Daily use 11 The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The door will be locked throughout the delay time (door locked light lit). The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN or SPIN programme. Start the programme by pressing button 4 To start the selected programme, press this button; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing and remains lit. The indicator lamp of a current washing phase in the programme progress display is lit and the door is locked.
Washing programmes • press button 4 When the pilot light "ENDE" is lit, after a few minutes, the door can be opened and the laundry can be removed. At the end of the cycle, turn the programme selector dial to "AUS/ARRÊT " 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/ Temperature 13 Type of laundry Options Description of the programme Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester. SPIN REDUCTION/NO SPIN(0)/ RINSE HOLD TIME SAVING(only EXTRA QUICK)1) EXTRA RINSE PREWASH DELAY START Main wash Rinses Short spin at max. 700 rpm Max load: 1,5 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics. SPIN REDUCTION/NO SPIN(0)/ RINSE HOLD DELAY START Main wash Rinses Short spin max.
Helpful hints and tips Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. 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....
Helpful hints and tips 15 The following weights are indicative: pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man’s shirt 200 g tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin, blouse, men’s underpants 100 g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. 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.
Care and cleaning 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 . Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so-called “degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority.
Care and cleaning Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. If necessary, the whole detergent drawer can be taken out of the machine for cleaning. You need to pull it firmly outwards, so that it comes free of retaining stop. 2. To remove the siphon at the inside edge of the drawer for cleaning, you need to press it inwards and pull it upwards at the same time. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder.
What to do if… Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose and make sure the connection is tight. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0 °C, certain precautions should be taken.
What to do if… 19 Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button START to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. • 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.
What to do if… Problem 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.
Consumption values 21 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. Mod. ... ... ... Prod. No. ... ... ... Ser. No. ... ... ... Consumption values Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) Programme duration (Minutes) 1.43 44 126 0.57 39 130 Cotton 40 °C 0.35 44 101 Synthetics 40 °C 0.
Installation Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa 1,0 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 3 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1100 rpm Length of: Inlet pipe Drain pipe El. supply cord 130 cm 160 cm 150 cm Installation Lifting the machine Be careful when lifting the machine. Incorrect methods of lifting can cause physical injuries and also increase the risk of damage to the machine. Open the door and take hold of the top inside of the door opening.
Installation 2. Remove the polystyrene base and the support bar which the machine rests on. 3. Return machine to it's upright position and remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 4. With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the three screws and their spacers on machine's rear. 5.
Installation Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or furniture. Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the two front feet. If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level. Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner. Accurate levelling prevents vibration, noise and displacement of the machine during operation.
Installation 25 2. The machine end of the inlet hose can be turned in any direction. 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. 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 • Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 65 cm and not more than 80 cm. Their must be an air gap around and below the end of drain hose. This means that the internal diameter of the standpipe must be larger than the outer diameter of the hose. The hose must not be sticked into the standpipe more than 50 mm and it has to be fixed in this position. The drain hose must not be kinked. 40 mm 650-800 mm The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 3,5 m.
Environment concerns 27 WARNING! The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine. 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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