LC 53300 EN WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL
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Contents 3 CONTENTS 4 5 7 9 10 10 14 16 18 20 23 24 24 28 29 Safety information Safety instructions Product description Control panel Before first use Daily use Washing programmes Helpful hints and tips Care and cleaning What to do if… Consumption values Technical data 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 Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. Children and vulnerable people safety WARNING! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
Safety instructions 5 • The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be obstructed by a carpet. • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation • • • • • • • • • • Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts. Keep the transit bolts. When you move the appliance again you must block the drum. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
Safety instructions • The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused. • Before you connect the appliance to new pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the water flow until it is clean. • The first time you use the appliance, make sure that there is no leakage. Use WARNING! Risk of injury, electrical shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance. • Use this appliance in a household environment.
Product description 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. Its new washing system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
Product description Machine rear 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Transit locking devices Drain hose Electrical lead Inlet hose Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour it just before starting the programme. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme. Prewash detergent is to be added straight into the drum.
Control panel 9 CONTROL PANEL BAUMWOLLE ECO COTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Henceforth, the programme selector dial, the spin selector dial, programme progress lights and different buttons will be indicated in all the book with the relevant numbers given below.
Before first use BEFORE FIRST USE WARNING! Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove any material from the drum. We recommend you to run a wash programme without any load, to clear any residues which may have been left by the manufacturing process. Pour approx. 100 ml of detergent straight into the drum and run a cotton cycle at 60°C. When the programme is finished the machine will be ready to use. DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. 2.
Daily use 11 If required, pour fabric softener into the smaller compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by means of the programme selector dial (8) 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 selector dial to the required programme.
Daily use For the maximum spin speed allowed by each programme, refer to the chapter Washing programmes. Programme option buttons Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 4 . When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go off.
Daily use 3. 13 Press button 4 again to start the programme. The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The door will be locked throughout the delay time (door locked light lit). The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN or SPIN programme. Start the programme by pressing button 4 To start the selected programme, press this button; the corresponding pilot light stops flashing and remains lit.
Washing programmes • turn the programme selector dial to "AUS/ARRÊT " • select the «Drain» or «Spin» programme • press button 4 When the pilot light "ENDE" is lit, after a few minutes, the door can be opened and the laundry can be removed. At the end of the cycle, turn the programme selector dial to "AUS/ARRÊT " to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap.
Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Type of laundry Options 15 Description of the programme RINSES (SPÜLEN - RINÇAGE) With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin. The spin speed can be reduced. DRAIN (PUMPEN - VIDANGE) For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold or No spin option selected.
Helpful hints and tips HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 95° or 90° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 60°/50° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....
Helpful hints and tips 17 The following weights are indicative: pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man’s shirt 200 g tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin, blouse, men’s underpants 100 g Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water.
Care and cleaning 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. 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.
Care and cleaning 19 External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thoroughly. Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Cleaning the dispenser drawer The washing powder and additive dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. If necessary, the whole detergent drawer can be taken out of the machine for cleaning. You need to pull it firmly outwards, so that it comes free of retaining stop. 2.
What to do if… Cleaning the water inlet filter If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose. Clean the filter using a hard bristle brush. Tighten up the inlet hose and make sure the connection is tight. The dangers of freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0 °C, certain precautions should be taken.
What to do if… 21 • 2 flashes: problem with the water draining. • 4 flashes: door open. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button START to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. Problem Possible cause/Solution The 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.
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. • Reduce the laundry load.
Consumption values 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. Mod. ... ... ... Prod. No. ... ... ... Ser. No. ... ... ... CONSUMPTION VALUES The data of this table are approximate. Different causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry, the water and ambient temperature.
Technical data TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Width Height Depth 50 cm 67 cm 55 cm Weight Net 54 kg Drum volume 27 litres 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. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa 1,0 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 3 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1100 rpm Length of: Inlet pipe Drain pipe El.
Installation 1. Spread some of the polystyrene packaging materials on the floor behind the machine and then lay the machine carefully rear side down on them. Make sure that no hoses are crushed in the process. 2. Remove the polystyrene base from the bottom of the appliance. 3. Return machine to it's upright position and remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 4.
Installation 5. The three holes must then be plugged with the plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet, which can be found inside the drum. Positioning Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the machine does not touch the wall or furniture. Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the two front feet. If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level.
Installation 1. Connect the water inlet hose supplied with the machine to a tap with a 3/4" thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. 2. The machine end of the inlet hose can be turned in any direction. 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. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
Electrical connection • In a sink drain pipe with a trap. The drain hose can be connected directly into the pipe (e.g. beneath a washtub or sink), above the water trap. The drain hose must be arranged so that some part of it’s length is routed up to a level corresponding to the top edge of the tub and fixed in place there. • Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 65 cm and not more than 80 cm. Their must be an air gap around and below the end of drain hose.
Environment concerns 29 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. WARNING! The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution. WARNING! The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine.
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