LAVAMAT 47380 aqua alarm The environmentally friendly washing machine User information PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION
User information CONTENTS Warnings........................................................................................................ 4 Usage .............................................................................................................. 4 Precautions against frost.......................................................................... 5 Scrapping....................................................................................................... 6 Protection of the environment ....
User information Care and cleaning .................................................................................... Descaling the washing machine.......................................................... The surface ................................................................................................. The detergents dispenser....................................................................... The drain filter .................................................................................
User information FOR THE USER Warnings Keep this user’s manual with your washing machine. If you sell your washing machine or give it away, make sure that it is accompanied by its user’s manual. The new user can then be informed of how the washing machine operates and read relevant warnings. These warnings have been written for your safety and for the safety of others. Please read these comments carefully before installing and using your washing machine. Thank you for your attention.
User information • Remember to remove all coins, safety pins, boraches, screws, etc., before each wash. They can cause serious damage if they are left in your washing. • Do not put articles in your washing machine if you have used a solvent, alcohol, trichloroethylene, etc., to remove stains from them. If you must use these stain removers, wait until the product has evaporated before putting the articles in the drum. • Collect all small articles such as socks, belts, etc.
User information Water that remained in the pipes will then be evacuated, thus preventing the formation of frost or ice that can damage your washing machine. The next time you want to use your washing machine, make sure that it is installed in a room in which the temperature is above 0°C. Scrapping All materials marked with the symbol can be recycled. Put them in a waste tip (ask for information from your municipal offices) so that they can be recovered and recycled.
User information Washing machine description 1 2 1 - Control panel 2 - Lid opening handle 3 - Filter door 4 - Leveling screws 5 - Lever for moving the washing machine 3 5 4 The detergents dispenser Symbols 1 2 4 3 1 - prewash 2 - wash 3 - softener (do not exceed the MAX mark) 4 - softener overflow (if overfilled).
User information Control panel Spin pushbutton/ RINSE HOLD Additional programme pushbuttons Programmes procedure Delayed Start pushbutton Programme selector Door control lamp Start/Pause pushbutton Overflow control lamp Programme selector It is used to select the most suitable programme to the type and soiling of your laundry. It can be turned to the right or to the left. OFF (UIT/ARRET) This position of the programme selector switchs off the appliance.
User information WHITE / COLOUREDS (WITTE/BONTE WAS / BLANC/COULEURS) Main wash for coloured or white laundry from 30°C to 95°C. SYNTHETICS (KREUKHERSTELLEND / SYNTHETIQUES) Main wash for lightly soiled fabrics from 30°C to 60°C. EASY IRONING position (STRIJKVRIJ / SANS REPASSAGE) Wash at 40°C for mixed clothes. Thanks to this programme, clothes require only light ironing or even no ironing at all. DELICATES (FIJNE WAS / LINGE DELICAT) Main wash for delicates fabrics at 30°C or 40°C.
User information Additional programme pushbuttons Additional programme pushbuttons enable to adapt the washing programme to the laundry soil level. It is not necessary to use these options so as to wash normally soiled garments. The use of the different options depends on the chosen programme. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding lights illuminate. When pressed again, the corresponding lights extinguish.
User information RINSE PLUS (SPOELEN + / RINCAGE +) This option adds two rinses on Cotton, Synthetics and Delicates programs. It is advised for allergic people to detergent products and in areas with fresh water. TIME (TIJD / TEMPS) Shortened wash programme for lightly soiled washing. This function can not be used on the wool and handwash programmes and also with STAIN* pushbutton.
User information bips. If you want to take away these alarms, because they disturb you, please proceed as follow : a) Choose a washing programme, b) Press simultaneously on the pushbuttons «DELAY START» and «START/PAUSE», c) The acoustic signal is removed. By pressing these two pushbuttons again, the acoustic signal is reactivated. Spinning speed pushbutton / RINSE HOLD The maximum spin speed is defined as a function of the type of washing and depending on the selected program.
User information LID / DOOR (DEKSEL / COUVERCLE) When the appliance is switched on, the led DEKSEL/COUVERCLE indicates whether the lid can be opened. 0.1. Opening and closing the lid If you want to open the lid when the appliance is switched on, you must set up the appliance in pause position by pressing the START/PAUSE pushbutton.
User information Consumptions and programme durations Timer / Temperature Washing quantity in kg Water consumpt ion in liters Energy consumpt ion in kWh Duration in minutes COTON/LINEN 95 5,0 59 2,00 140-155 ENERGY SAVING ECO* 5,0 42 0,85 140-155 SYNTHETICS 60 2,5 52 1,10 85-100 DELICATES 30 2,5 53 0,35 55-70 WOOL / SILK 30 1,0 50 0,30 45-60 *Programme setting for testing in accordance with standard EN 60456.
User information Washing guide Sorting and preparing your washing • Sort the washing by type and care symbol (see chapter 5.4: International symbols for care of textiles): normal wash for strong washing that can resist energetic wash and spin; delicate wash for delicate washing that should be treated more carefully. For mixed loads composed of articles of different types of fibers, choose a program and temperature suitable for the most fragile fiber. • Wash white washing and color washing separately.
User information • about one third full for very delicate articles such as net curtains and wool. For a mixed wash, fill the drum as required for the most delicate material. Detergents and additives Only use detergents and additives suitable for use in a washing machine. Read the manufacturer's instructions and respect sections about detergents dispenser and detergents.
User information International symbols 17
User information How to do a wash ? Before the first wash in your washing machine, we recommend that you should do a preliminary wash at 90°C with detergent but without any washing to clean the tub. Loading the washing • Lift the machine cover. • Open the drum by pressing on the locking button A; the two flaps automatically separate. • Insert the washing, close the drum and the cover of your washing machine.
User information The OFF position of the programme selector switchs off the appliance (it is switched on for all other positions). This function enables also to cancel a programme and to restart the washing machine in case of error. If the programme selector is turned when the appliance is performing wash cycle, the programme will be carried out and will ignore the new position of the selector. In order to solve this problem, re-position the programme selector on its original position.
User information tinuously. It is normal that the program selector does not turn during the cycle. The current program light is on. If you selected a delayed start, the countdown will begin. The "Remaining time" display window displays either the program duration or the displayed start time. End of programme The appliance is equipped with a security which prevents the opening of the lid during the cycle. The washing machine stops automatically. "0" flashes in the display window.
User information Programmes tables Washing This table does not include all possibilities, simply the best and most usual adjustments in practice. Washing type Washing to be boiled Max.
User information Separate rinse Washing type Max. washing quantity (dry weight) Washing to be boiled Coloureds 5,0 kg Easy care washing 2,5 kg Delicate washing 2,5 kg / 1,0 kg Wool / Handwash 1,0 kg Timer RINSES Separate spinning Washing type 22 Max.
User information Care and cleaning Do not do any cleaning operation until you have unplugged the washing machine. Descaling the washing machine Normally there is no need to descale the washing machine if the detergent was correctly proportioned. If descaling is necessary, use a special non-corrosive product specially designed for washing machines that you can find in the shops. Respect the proportion and frequency of descaling shown on your packaging.
User information You can thus clean it using running water and a brush or a twisted cloth. Check that the siphons at the back of the detergents dispenser are not blocked. Reassembly : Put the detergents dispenser in the notches until they lock. The drain filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the washing machine regularly. The "filter"* light comes on if the filter is blocked. In this case clean it immediately. If you wash washing that is very fluffy, clean it after each wash.
User information Drain residual water: Put a receptacle under the drain. Turn the cap in the anti-clockwise direction until it is vertical to release residual water. Remove the filter: Unscrew the cap all the way and take it off. Clean it tho-roughly with running water. Put the assembly back and screw it in the clockwise direction. After cleaning the filter, you are required to closed the door. In fact, for reasons of safety, the door must be closed when the appliance is working.
User information Operating problems Many checks have been carried out during the manufacture of your washing machine. However, if you face a problem with its operation, please read the following sections before calling the After Sales service.
User information Symptom Cause There is water on the floor around the washing machine • excess detergent has made too much foam that overflowed, • the detergent is not suitable for washing machine, • the drain siphon is not hooked on properly, • the drain filter was not put back into place, • the water inlet pipe is leaking.
User information 28 Symptom Cause The washing cycle is much too long • the water inlet is blocked, • there was a power supply failure or the water was cut off, • the motor temperature safety device tripped, • the water inlet temperature is lower than normal, • the foam detection safety system tripped (too much detergent) and the washing machine evacuated the foam, • the anti-unbalance mass safety device tripped, an additional phase was added to distribute the washing in the drum better.
User information Symptom Cause The «End» light** flashes 15 times, the error code EF0 appears in the display window • There is an internal water leak in the appliance, so : - close the inlet water tap, - let’s the washing machine draining during two minutes before stopping the apppliance, - call the After Sales Service. Softener or Javel water flows through the overflow orifice when filling* • you did not put in the right amount, • the siphons at the back of the detergents dispenser are blocked.
User information FOR THE INSTALLER Installation and connection instructions Warnings • This washing machine is heavy. Take care when moving it. • You must remove the packing on the washing machine before use. Failure to remove all transport protection devices can cause damage to the washing machine or nearby furniture. The washing machine must be unplugged while packing is being removed.
User information Installation Unpacking Packing used to protect internal parts of the washing machine during transport must be removed before the washing machine is put into service for the first time. Remove all packing from the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine sideways and then remove the packing under the motor, and straighten the washing machine. Tilt the washing machine back-wards, rotate it by a quarter of a turn on one of its corner to remove the transport base.
User information You can now see the openings that must be closed with the caches in the pack attached to the washing machine; do not forget to fold down the central capsule. Make sure that you have removed all these parts from your washing machine and keep them so that you can use them again if you need them for future transport. If you want to keep your washing machine aligned with the adjacent furniture, you can cut the pipe support strip at the back of your washing machine.
User information Leveling Precise leveling will prevent vibrations, noise and movements of the washing machine during operation. Make the washing machine level by adjusting the leveling screw that is too short. Unscrew the stand and locking collar assembly (lift the washing machine if necessary). When the washing machine is stable, maintain the stand on the ground and turn the locking collar as far as possible. Water inlet The «aqua-stop» is a measure of protection against the damages caused by the water.
User information Drain The drain siphon must be placed inside a drain pipe (or in a washbasin) at a height of between 70 and 100 cm. Make sur that it cannot fall. Secure the outlet / sink outlet joint with a hose band clip (available from your dealer). •Important : the drain pipe must never be prolonged. If it is too short, call a professional. Eletrical connection You can only connect this washing machine to 230 V single phase power supply. Check rating of the fuse line : 10 A at 230 V.
User information Technical characteristics DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER WATER PRESSURE Connection to the water network 850 mm 400 mm 600 mm 230 V / 50 Hz 2300 W Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) 0,8 MPa (8 bars) Type 20x27 This washing machine complies with CEE directive 89-336 about the limitation of radioelectric disturbances and directive CEE 73-23 for electrical safety.
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