LP 2252 F EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
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Contents 3 CONTENTS 4 6 7 9 9 10 14 16 22 25 25 26 31 31 Safety information Product description Control panel Indicator lights (8) Personalization Daily use Washing programmes Care and cleaning What to do if… Technical data Consumption values Installation Electrical connection Environment concerns The following symbols are used in this user manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
Safety information 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 5 • 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. • If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance. • Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation.
Product description • Make sure that children or pets do not climb inside 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. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical.
Control panel 7 Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
– WASHING (WASCHEN / LAVAGE) – DOOR (TÜR / PORTE) – EXTRA RINSE (EXTRASPÜLEN / RINÇAGE+) Symbols on the control panel = Handwash = Cold = Rinse hold = Child Lock Display (6) 6.2 6.1 6.1 Duration of selected programme: After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed ). The duration is calculated automatically on the in hours and minutes (for example basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Indicator lights (8) 9 INDICATOR LIGHTS (8) After you pressed the button 7, the WASHING light (8.1) comes on. The machine is operating. The DOOR pilot light (8.2) indicates if the door can be opened: • light on: the door cannot be opened • light blinking: the door is opening • light off: the door can be opened When the appliance is performing additional rinses the EXTRA RINSE pilot light (8.3) comes on. To add an additional rinse, please see chapter «Select an additional rinse».
Daily use DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. 2. 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. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing. WARNING! 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 11 Turn the programme dial (1) to set the required programme 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 dial to the required programme. The programme dial determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
Daily use Select the STAIN option (Button 4) Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant light will light up. 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 com.
Interrupting a programme Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to new programme. to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the button 7. If, after some minutes the light 8.2 goes off, the door can be opened.
Washing programmes WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment KOCH-/BUNTWÄSCHE - BLANC/ COULEURS COTTONS 95° - 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max. load 6 kg - Red. load 3 kg For white and fast coloured cotton (heavily and normally soiled items).
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment LEICHTBÜGELN PLUS - REPASSAGE FACILE PLUS EASY IRON PLUS 40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max. load 1 kg Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun. Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier.
Care and cleaning Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options SCHLEUDERN - ESSORAGE SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected. Before selecting this programme the selector dial .
Care and cleaning 17 Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
Care and cleaning 5. 6. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1. 2.
Care and cleaning 19 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. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it.
Care and cleaning 8. 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. 6. 7. 8. 21 Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a towel nearby because some water may flow. Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. Turn on the water tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3.
What to do if… 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. By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C.
What to do if… Problem 23 Possible cause/Solution The machine does not fill: 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 firmly the door. The machine fills then empties immediately: The end of the drain hose is too low.
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. • Introduce into the drum less laundry.
Technical data Problem 25 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.
Installation Energy consumption (kWh)2) Water consumption (litre)2) Cottons 40 °C 0.7 58 Synthetics 40 °C 0.5 50 Delicates 40 °C 0.55 60 Wool/ Handwash 30 °C 0.25 53 Programme1) 1) Refer to the display for the programme time. 2) The consumption information shown in this chart is indicative. It can vary depending on the quantity and the type of laundry, on the temperature of the water supply and on the ambient temperature.
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 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. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet». 7. Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Installation 29 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. Rubber feet kit (4055126249) Available from your authorized dealer. The rubber feet are particularly recommended on floating, slippery and wooden floors.
Installation 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 31 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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