LAVAMAT 16850A 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 Emergency emptying out WHAT TO DO IF… TECHNICAL DATA CONSUMPTION VALUES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Unpacking 28 28 32 32 33 33 33 Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water-stop device Water drainage ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials Ecological hints 3 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 Subject to change without notice OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Read carefully & keep for future reference.
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-throughto-dry 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 STAINAction 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 (SENTRIF.) AUTODRY button (AUTO TØRK) DRYING TIME button (TØRKE TID) OPTION button (TILVALG) OK button START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSE) DELAY START button (TIDSFORVALG) Display Symbols on the control panel = Cold wash = Handwash 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.
The programme progress display shows the washing or drying phases of the selected programme. During a cycle, a black line blinks under the phase symbol of the running programme. At the end of each phase, the line under the corresponding symbol becomes fixed. 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.
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 DAILY USE Load the laundry 1. 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. 2. Close the door firmly. You must hear a click during closing. WARNING! Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint. Washing Only Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. 1.
Daily use 11 Select the required programme by turning the programme selector dial (1) 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. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
Daily use WARNING! Not all the options are compatible among themselves. The symbols of the incompatible options disappear. Anyway, if an option, which is not compatible with the set washing programme or any other option, is selected, the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of button 7 light starts blinking. You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the button 7 . Press the button 5 : all the option symbols appear on the display.
Daily use 13 To be used for daily soiled laundry. SUPER QUICK option By selecting this option, it will be possible to reduce the washing duration to wash lightly soiled laundry. The display will show the corresponding symbol and the reduced washing time. To be used for very lightly soiled laundry only. We recommend that you reduce the laundry load. EXTRA RINSE option (additional rinse) This appliance is designed for saving water.
Daily use • Press button 7 : the appliance starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start • Set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 7 ; • Press button 8 until the symbol ’ is displayed; • Press the button 7 again to start the programme. The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The Delay Start can not be selected with the draining programme.
• reduce the spin speed if needed, by pressing the relevant button • press the button 7 • when the programme has finished the display shows a blinking . On the display the DOOR symbol disappears. The door can now be opened. to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry Turn the programme selector dial to 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.
Use - Drying The programme time will automatically increase by a few minutes. 5. Press button 7 to start the programme. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. Note! The different type of cottons (towelling, sheets, shirts, and so on) or any laundry items rolling up during the spinning phase may result in partial dryness.
Washing programmes 17 7. At the end of the programme, follow the indications given in the corresponding previous chapter. 8. Remove the laundry. WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options KOKE-/KULØRTVASK 95° - 60° Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 7 kg - Reduced load 3,5 kg1) White cotton (heavily or normally soiled items).
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Laundry Options STRYKELETT PLUSS 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 19 Detergent Compartment TØMMING Draining of water Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub. SENTRIF. Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max.
Drying Programmes 2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. 3) Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher.
Helpful hints and tips 21 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. 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.
Drying Hints Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling.
Drying Hints 23 • Avoid drying dark clothes with light coloured fluffy items such as towels as these can attract the fluff. • Remove the laundry when the appliance has finished drying. • To avoid a static charge when drying is completed, use either a fabric softener when you are washing the laundry or a fabric conditioner specifically for tumble dryers. • Garments padded with foam-rubber or materials similar to foam-rubber must not be machine dried; they represent a fire hazard.
Care and cleaning CARE AND CLEANING You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits.
Care and cleaning 25 5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool. 1.
Care and cleaning 3. 4. 5. Open the pump door. Pull flap forward to remove. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 6. Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 7. 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.
Care and cleaning 27 11. Replace the filter into the pump by inserting it correctly into the special guides. Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it clockwise. 12. Refit the flap and 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.
What to do if… 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. 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.
What to do if… 29 During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 7 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: : problem with the water supply • : problem with the water draining • : door open • : anti-flooding system has activated • Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 7 to restart the programme.
What to do if… 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 31 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 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 60 cm 85 cm 63 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 Programme Energy Water consump- consumption tion (li(KWh) tres) Synthetics 40° 0.90 54 Delicates 40° 0.55 63 Wool/ Handwash 30° 0.25 58 33 Programme duration (Minutes) 1) «Cotton Energy Saving programme » at 60°C with a load of 7 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.
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 35 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. 7. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet». Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Installation 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. Water inlet An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
Installation 37 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 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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