LAVAMAT 16950A3 User manual Washer Dryer
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 Washing drum Door seal Drain pump Cleaning the water inlet filters Frost precautions Emergency emptying out WHAT TO DO IF… CONSUMPTION VALUES TECHNICAL DATA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 25 26 26 28 29 29 29 33 33 34 34 Unpacking Positioning and levelling Rubber feet kit (4055126249) Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials Ecological hints 3 34 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 Subject to change without notice OPER
Safety information • Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and maintenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Installation • This appliance is heavy.
Product description 5 • Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-through-todry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer. • Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
Control panel 2 1 3 4 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet 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).
9 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Programme selector dial SPIN reduction button AUTODRY button DRYING TIME button OPTION button OK button START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Display Display 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.9 9.8 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.1 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols , CUPBOARD 9.
If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme, it indicates that too much detergent has been used. - symbol (Door locked) 9.4 - DOOR • This symbol indicates if the door can be opened: – the symbol is on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is performing a washing or drying programme. – the symbol is off: the door can be opened. The washing programme or drying is finished. , STAIN , SENSITIVE , DAILY , SUPER QUICK 9.5 - Options: PREWASH symbols 9.6 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK - symbol 9.
First use 9 FIRST USE • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. • Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. • Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the main wash compartment and start the machine.
Daily use Washing Only Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the prewash phase or to perform the stain function, pour the detergent or the stain remover into the . compartment marked 2.
Daily use 11 If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the yellow pilot light of button 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection. The machine will not perform the new selected programme. Select the spin speed, NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option (button 2) When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme.
Daily use For the compatibility among the options and the washing programmes see chapter «Washing Programmes». PREWASH option Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant symbol will appear on the display. This option is recommended for heavily soiled laundry.
Daily use 13 Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) To start the selected programme, press the button 7, the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operating and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7: the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 7 again.
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 When the machine is working and through the delay time, the door is locked.
Use - Drying 15 By pressing Drying Time button it is also possible to dry up to 6 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table). The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe. 1. Load the laundry. 2. Select a spin cycle at the maximum spin speed allowed for the type of laundry in order to obtain the best drying performances. 3. Select the drying programme for Cottons or Synthetic in the Drying sector of the programme selector dial.
Use - Washing and Drying If you need to open the door before or during the anti-crease phase or to interrupt it, press any button or turn the programme selector dial to any programme position (except O. The door can be opened immediately or after a few minutes depending on the model. (In any case do not try to open the door if it is locked!) . 7. Turn the selector dial to the O position to switch the machine off. 8. Remove the laundry.
CAUTION! Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying programme. 1. 2. 3. Load the laundry. Add detergent and fabric softener. Switch the machine on: turn the selector dial to the required washing programme/fabric. 4. Press the relevant buttons to set the required options. If possible, do not set a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too long a drying time therefore saving energy. In any case the lowest values you can select are 900 r.p.m.
Washing programmes WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options COTTONS/LINEN 95° and 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg - Reduced load 4 kg1) White cotton (heavily or normally soiled items). SPIN REDUCTION NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH2) STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE DAILY SUPER QUICK1) 40 - 60 MIX 40° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options EASY IRON 40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm Max. load 1,5 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. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options SPIN Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub. Before selecting this . programme the selector dial must be turned to You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.
Drying Programmes 21 DRYING PROGRAMMES Automatic Programmes Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Load EXTRA DRY Ideal for towelling material Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) 4 kg CUPBOARD DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc) CUPBOARD DRY Suitable for items to put away without ironing Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwear, household linen) 3 kg Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.
Helpful hints and tips Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care.
Drying Hints 23 The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. 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.
Care and cleaning The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a re-circulation 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.
Care and cleaning 25 Maintenance wash With the use of low temperature washes it is possible to get a build up of residues inside the drum. We recommend that a maintenance wash be performed on a regular basis. To run a maintenance wash: • The drum should be empty of laundry. • Select the hottest cotton wash programme. • Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties.
Care and cleaning Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent. Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the appliance does not empty and/or spin; • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc.
Care and cleaning 7. 8. 27 When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover by turning it anti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff. Remove foreign bodies and fluff from the filter seat and from the pump impeller. 9. Check carefully whether the pump impeller rotates (it rotates jerkily).
Care and cleaning Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn't fill, it takes a long time to fill with water, the starting button blinks yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..." for more details), check if the water inlet filters are blocked . To clean the water inlet filters: 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap.
What to do if… 29 Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap; 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.
What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The washing machine does not start: 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. • Replace the fuse. The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been pressed.
What to do if… Problem 31 Possible cause/Solution There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings. It is not always easy to see this as the water runs down the hose; check to see if it is damp. • Check the water inlet hose connection. The drain or the inlet hose is damaged. • Replace it with a new one.
What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume. If, after some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin.
Consumption values 33 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. CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption (KWh) Water consumption (litres) White Cottons 95° 2.5 62 Cottons 60° 1.70 63 Cotton Energy Saving Programme 60° 1) 1.05 57 Cottons 40° 0.97 62 Synthetics 40° 0.55 51 Delicates 40° 0.
Installation Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg Maximum Dry Load Cotton Cotton Big Capacity Synthetic 4 Kg 6 Kg 3 Kg Spin Speed Maximum 1600 rpm 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. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom.
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 37 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 39 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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