LAVAMAT LS 72843 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 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials 35 36 Ecological hints 3 36 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.
Safety information Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • 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.
Product description 5 • 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 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.
Display 7 8 DELAY START button (PARTENZA RITARDATA) 9 Display Symbols: Handwash; Child Lock. DISPLAY 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.9 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.1 - Temperature indicator and COLD symbol 9.2 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols , SPIN , 9.3 - Programme progress display: PREWASH , MAIN WASH , RINSE DRAIN , OVERDOSAGE • The programme progress display shows the washing phases of the selected programme.
First use – The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display. – The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when remains 1 hour, the time decreases every minute. • Incorrect option selection – If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow light of button 7 starts blinking.
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 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. 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.
Daily use 11 Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button 3) When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine. RINSE HOLD: by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing.
Daily use This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry. STAIN option Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimized stain action phase). The relevant symbol will appear on the display. 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 stain compartment marked with an arrow.
Daily use 13 Select the DELAY START (button 8) Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the button repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The corresponding symbol will appear on the display. The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button. The selected delay time value will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again.
Opening the door after the programme has started When the machine is working and throughout the delay time the door is locked. If, for any reason, you wish to open the door, set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button 7. • If the DOOR symbol blinks and after a few minutes disappears, the door can be opened; • If the DOOR symbol doesn't go off, it means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high.
Washing programmes 15 WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTONI 95°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Max. load 6 kg - Reduced load 3,5 kg For white and coloured cotton (normally soiled items). Options1) SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH2) MACCHIE3) SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE RISPARMIO TEMPO4) IGIENE 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Max. load 6 kg The washing programme for white cottons.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options1) SINTETICI 60°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH2) MACCHIE3) SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVING 4) FACILE STIRO PLUS 60°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options1) SCARICO Draining of water Max. load 6 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option selected. CENTRIFUGA Drain and long spin Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option selected. Before selecting this programme the .
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SETA 30° - Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 1 kg Delicate washing programme suitable for silk and mixed synthetic items. Options1) SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD OUTDOOR 40° - Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 3 kg Special program for sport clothes. By selecting this program, do not add any additives.
Helpful hints and tips Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry RISPARMIO ENERGIA 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin Max. load 6 kg White and fast coloured cotton. This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy.
Helpful hints and tips 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. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only).
Care and cleaning 21 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. If the water hardness degree is medium or high we suggest you to add a water softener following always the manufacturer’s instructions. When the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the detergent.
Care and cleaning 1. Remove the drawer by pressing the catch downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out under a tap, to remove any traces of accumulated powder. 2. To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive compartment should be removed. Clean all parts with water. 3. Clean the chamber of dispenser drawer with a brush.
Care and cleaning 23 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 7. 8. 25 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. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the pump door; 5. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap.
What to do if… 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. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
What to do if… 27 Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected. • Select the draining or the spinning programme. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry.
What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution 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. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. • Redistribute the laundry. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. • Load more laundry.
Technical data 29 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 43 cm 48 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 and they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing that type of cotton laundry. They agree with EN60456. The actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle 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 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key supplied with the appliance. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.
Installation 5. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. 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 1. 2. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. 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 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 35 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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