LAVAMAT 84800 The environmentally friendly washing machine User Information
Dear customer, Please read this User Information carefully and keep it to refer to at a later date. Pass it on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Notes that concern your personal safety. Important! Notes that show how to avoid damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remedying small malfunctions yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the wash results are not satisfactory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using for the first time • Follow the ”Instructions for installation and connection”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time. Correct use • The washing machine is only designed for the washing of normal domestic laundry at home. • Additions or modifications to the washing machine are not permitted.
• Switch off the washing machine before cleaning, maintenance and servicing. In addition, pull the mains plug out of the socket or – in the case of a permanent connection – switch off the cut-out in the fuse box or remove the screw fuse completely. • If operation is stopped, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply and shut off the water tap. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable. Always pull the plug. • Multi-way plugs, connectors and extension cables must not be used.
Description of the appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Rating plate (behind door) Screw feet (height adjustable); rear left: automatically adjusting foot Plinth flap/ Drain pump Control panel Programme knob and On/Off dial Display Function keys START/PAUSE key What is shown in the display Information field, shows the current settings COTTON Cycle end at Temperature 12.45 Current time 15.
Program overview SENSITIVE STAIN NIGHT CYCLE SHORT VERY SHORT DELAY START 1400 1200 1000/800/600/400 0 RINSE HOLD Spin speed PREWASH Times max.
Use/Features Care symbols1) Energy-saving program at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. MO Energy-saving program at 95 °C for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. JMO General program for whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen as well as for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. The program is automatically adjusted to the different fabric types and load sizes. If loading only with easy-care washing, do not load more than 3 kg.
Overview of terms The English terms used in this User Information booklet correspond to the Dutch/French names below that are to be found at your appliance’s control panel Programme selector Buttons OFF UIT/ARRET TEMPERATURE TEMP.C° COTTONS KOOK WAS/BLANC RPM T/MIN.
Prior to using for the first time Switching on the appliance for the first time - setting the language 3 The display is set to English as standard in the factory. Important: If the display does not show the menu for setting the language when the appliance is switched on, the appliance has been switched on before. If this happens, please see the section “Setup/Language”. To switch on the appliance, turn the program knob to any program, e. g. COTTONS.
Setting the time So that the time and the end of the program are correctly displayed, please check the display and set the current time if necessary. To do this, please see the section “Setup/Clock”. Carrying out a wash program prior to first use In order to remove any residues from the drum and water container which may have been left during manufacturing, perform the first wash cycle without any washing in the machine. Program: LINEN/EASYCARES 60 °C, option TIME SAVING : VERY SHORT, use approx.
Running a washing cycle Opening the door/loading washing 1. To open the door: pull the door by the handle. 2. Unfold washing and load it loosely into the machine. Mix large and small items. Important: Do not get any washing caught between the door and the rubber seal. 3. Push the door shut firmly. Door catch must audibly click shut. Adding detergent/additives Important: Use only detergents and additives that are suitable for use in domestic washing machines.
Washing powder/tablets for the main wash Softeners/ wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments/ starch In-wash stain treatment/ tablets Washing powder/tablets for the pre-wash or for water softener Washing powder/tablets for the main wash If you are using water softener and need the right-hand compartment for the pre-wash detergent, add the water softener to the main wash detergent in the left-hand compartment.
Changing the temperature Press the TEMP. key repeatedly until the desired temperature is displayed. 12.45 LINEN/EASY CARE Cycle end at 14.37 50C1400 TEMP. C° T/MIN. OPTIONS OK TEMPS Changing spin speed/selecting rinse hold 3 Press the RPM key repeatedly, until the desired spin speed or n RINSE HOLD is displayed. LINEN/EASY CARE Cycle end at 12.45 14.37 50C 800 TEMP. C° T/MIN.
F Stain For heavily soiled and stained washing. In-wash stain treatment products are washed in at the optimum time as the program progresses. L Night Cycle The washing is left to soak in the final rinse water. There is no final spin and no intermediate spin. Because of this the program runs very quietly. NIGHT CYCLE is therefore particularly suitable if you want to wash at night. B Setup 3 The special functions that can be set under Setup remain permanently stored in the appliance, e. g.
3. Press the OPTION key repeatedly, until the exit icon appears. The display shows the symbol for the selected option. 12.45 LINEN/EASY CARE Cycle end at 50C 800 TEMP. C° T/MIN. 14.56 Vý OPTIONS OK TEMPS Setting times Shortened cycles and the delay of the start time can be set for a wash cycle that has already been selected. Press the TIME key. The display shows the symbols for Time Saving and Delay Start. K Time Saving: SHORT or VERY SHORT Shortened wash cycle for lightly soiled washing.
3 4. To change from SHORT to VERY SHORT, press the TIME key again. 12.45 Time Saving VERY SHORT 14.12 ýK_ýT You can change between TEMP. C° T/MIN. OPTIONS OK TEMPS NORMAL, SHORT, and VERY SHORT using the TIME key. 5. Press the OK key to confirm the selection. The display changes to the symbol for Delay Start, i.e. Delay Start can now be set. 6. Press the TIME key, if no Delay Start is to be set. The display shows the TIME SAVING symbol K as well as the time for the end of the cycle. Delay Start 1.
Starting a program 3 1. Check that the water tap is open. 2. Press the START/PAUSE key. The program is started or it starts after the time delay set has elapsed. If after pressing the START/PAUSE key the display shows “Door not Closed”, the door has not been shut properly. Push the door firmly closed and press the START/PAUSE key again. Program progress 3 The display indicates the stage of the program that is currently being performed as well as the time of the end of the program. 12.45 14.
Washing cycle complete/Removing the washing At the end of the cycle a long acoustic signal sounds 3 times (when the SOUND VOLUME setting is NORMAL or LOW) and the messages “Cycle ended” and “Door openable” appear alternately in the display. 1. Open the door and remove the washing. 2. Turn the programme knob to OFF. 3. After the wash, pull out the detergent dispenser drawer slightly to allow it to dry. Leave the door slightly open to air the inside of the washing machine.
Setting the Memory Example: Program position 12.45 LINEN/EASY CARE MEMORY 1 is to be given the 14.37 following program combina- Cycle end at 40C 800 Vý tion: LINEN/EASY-CARES 40 °C, 800 rpm, with PREWASH. TEMP. C° T/MIN. OPTIONS OK TEMPS 1. Turn the program knob to LINEN/EASY-CARES. 2. Press the TEMP. key repeatedly, until 40 °C appears in the display. 3. Press the RPM key repeatedly, until 800 appears in the display. 4. Using the OPTION key V set PREWASH and press the OK key.
Volume The volume of the acoustic signal can be selected. 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTION key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol B flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTION key repeatedly, until VOLUME is shown in the display. 4. Press the OK key. 5. Press the OPTION key repeatSound edly until the desired volume (NORMAL, LOW, NO SOUND) NORMAL is shown in the display. 6. Press the OK key to confirm TEMP. C° T/MIN. the setting. The icon changes to the next special function.
Language 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTION key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol B flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTION key repeatLanguage edly, until the display shows ENGLISH LANGUAGE. ýBý 4. Press the OK key. 5. Press the OPTION key repeat- TEMP. C° T/MIN. OPTIONS OK TEMPS edly, until the desired language appears in the display, e. g. ENGLISH. 6. Press the OK key. The display changes to the next special function. 7.
Contrast and brightness 1. Turn the program knob to any program and press the OPTION key repeatedly until the SETUP symbol B flashes. 2. Press the OK key. 3. Press the OPTION key repeatedly, until the display shows CONTRAST or or BRIGHTNESS. 4. Press the OK key. Contrast 5. Using the OPTION key set the ƒ………………™………………‡ desired setting. With each ýBý press of the key or if the key is kept pressed down, the TEMP. C° T/MIN.
Child safety device When the child safety device is set, the door can no longer be closed. Setting the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise direction as far as it will go. 1 Warning! The knob must not be sunk-in after being set, otherwise the child safety device is not active. The knob must stand proud as shown in the illustration. Releasing the child safety device: Turn the knob anti-clockwise as far as it will go.
Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5.
What to do if... Remedying small malfunctions yourself If while the appliance is operating a short acoustic signal sounds 3 times and one of the following messages appears in the display: – “No incoming water/Check tap & Hose”, – “No drain/Check drain hose/filter” or “Pump Blocked”, – “Door not Closed”, please have a look at the following table. When the fault is remedied, press the START/PAUSE key. If “Warning: E and number or letter” is displayed: Switch the appliance off and on again. Re-set the program.
Problem Possible cause Transit packaging has not been removed. Screw feet not correctly Washing machine vibrates adjusted. when operating or is noisy. Remedy Remove transit packaging. Adjust feet according to the Installation and Connection instructions. There is very little washThis does not affect how the ing in the drum (e. g., machine operates. just one bathrobe). Screw connection on the Screw the inlet hose in firmly. inlet hose is leaking. Drain hose is leaking. Replace drain hose.
Problem Possible cause Door locked. Door cannot be opened when appliance is switched Power cut. (All displays are off.) on. For safety reasons, the door remains locked for approx. 4 to 10 minutes. Washing is heavily creased. Remedy Wait until the display shows “Door unlocked” and “Cycle ended” alternately. Program continues, when power cut is over. To remove washing: If water can be seen in the appliance, before opening the door, first perform an emergency drain.
Carrying out an emergency drain 1 Warning! Before emergency draining, switch off the washing machine and remove the mains plug from the socket. Warning! The water that comes out of the emergency drain hose may be hot. There is a risk of scalding. Let the water cool before performing an emergency drain. 1. Open the plinth flap and remove it. 2. Take out the emergency drain hose. 3. Place a shallow container underneath it.
Drain pump 1 The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e. g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Please make sure before loading the washing that there are no foreign bodies in the pockets or caught between the washing. Paperclips, nails, etc. that may have got into the washing machine with the washing remain in the pump housing (foreign body trap that protects the pump wheel).
Technical data 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x Width x Depth 850 x 598 x 640 mm Depth when door is open 1017 mm Height adjustment approx. +10/-5mm Load (depending on programme) Max.
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information for the installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sustained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstances connect an appliance that is damaged. In the case of damage, please contact your supplier. • Before using for the first time, all parts of the transit packaging must be removed.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance 1 Warning! The washing machine is very heavy. Risk of injury. Be careful when lifting. • Do not lay the appliance on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front). Electrical components may get wet. • Never transport the appliance without its transit packaging. Only remove the transit packaging when the appliance is in its place of installation. Transporting the appliance without its transit packaging can lead to damage to the appliance.
3 Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 off) and C (1 off) are supplied with the appliance. 3. Remove screw D with its compression spring using special spanner A. 4. Seal hole using sealing cap C. 5. Unscrew and remove two screws E using special spanner A. 6. Unscrew and remove four screws F using special spanner A. 7. Remove transit bar G. 8. Screw in the four screws F again. 9. Seal the two big holes using sealing caps B.
If the appliance is to stand on a plinth: In order for the appliance to be secure on the plinth, fixing plates*) must be mounted, into which the appliance is inserted. If the appliance is to stand on floors that vibrate, e. g. floors of wooden joists with deal boards: If possible, install the appliance in one corner of the room. 1. Screw a water-resistant wooden board (at least 15 mm thick) onto at least 2 of the floor joists. 2.
Electrical connection Details about the voltage, type of supply and the fuses required are to be found on the rating plate. The rating plate is next to the doorway. Connecting to the water supply Important! • This appliance must not be connected to the hot water system. • When connecting it, use only new hose kits. • Only connect the appliance to the drinking water supply. Rain water or water for industrial use may only be used if it fulfils the requirements of DIN1986 and DIN1988.
Water inflow 3 A 1.50 m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer water inlet hose is required, only original hoses are to be used. The Customer Care Department stocks hose kits of different lengths. Sealing rings are either inserted in the plastic nuts of the threaded hose fitting or are included as spare parts . Do not use any other seals. Important! All threaded hose fittings must only be tightened by hand. 1. Connect the hose with the right-angle connector to the machine.
Water drainage The maximum permitted difference between the height of the surface on which the appliance is installed and the water outlet is 1 metre. Only original hoses may be used to extend hoses. (A maximum of 3 m laid on the floor and then 80 cm vertically). The Customer Care Department stocks outlet hoses of different lengths. Draining water into a sink outlet Secure the outlet/sink outlet joint with a hose band clip (available from your dealer).
Guarantee conditions Belgium DECLARATION OF GUARANTEE TERMS. Our appliances are produced with the greatest of care. However, a defect may still occur. Our consumer services department will repair this upon request, either during or after the guarantee period. The service life of the appliance will not, however, be reduced as a result. This declaration of guarantee terms is based on European Union Directive 99/44/EC and the provisions of the Civil Code.
These guarantee terms are only valid for appliances purchased and used in Belgium. For exported appliances, the user must first make sure that they satisfy the technical conditions (e.g.: voltage, frequency, installation instructions, type of gas, etc.) for the country concerned and that they can withstand the local climatic and environmental conditions. For appliances purchased abroad, the user must first ensure that they meet the qualifications required in Belgium.
Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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