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Emergency emptying out

If the water is not discharging (pump is blocked, filter or drain hose are
clogged), proceed as follows to empty the machine:

• pull out the plug from the power socket; 

• close the water tap; 

• if necessary, wait until the water has cooled;

• place a bowl on the floor;

• put the drain hose end into the bowl and let the water come out.
Should it not be possible to have access to the drain hose because, for
example the appliance is built into kitchen furniture, slightly loosen the
drain filter after placing a bowl on the floor to let the water come out
slowly.
Finally screw in the filter again.

Frost precautions

If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop
below 0°C, proceed as follows:

• Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap.

• Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl

on the floor.

• Select the draining programme and run it until the machine stops.

• Remove the plug from the socket. 

• Screw the water inlet hose back on and put the drain hose back in its

place.

By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoid-
ing ice forming and consequently breakage of the affected parts.
When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temper-
ature is above 0°C.

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Cleaning and maintenance

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 60

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 60 The environmentally friendly washing machine Instruction booklet AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT 60º 40º 30º 95º 30º 95º 30º 40º 60º 40º 40º 30º 40º 30º 40º 60º 30º 40º 50º 60º 70º 95º 80º 60 ...

Page 2: ...guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance The information marked with this symbol provides additional instruc tions and practical tips on the use of the appliance Tips and information about economical and ecological use of the machine are marked with the clover symbol Should any problems arise this booklet provides instructions on how to solve them by yourself see section Something...

Page 3: ...first wash 13 Preparing the wash cycle 14 Sorting out and preparing the laundry 14 Weight of laundry 15 Types of fabric and care labels 15 Detergents and additives 17 Which detergent and additive 17 How much detergent 17 Liquid detergent 17 Adding a water softener 17 Information on water hardness 17 How to wash 18 Load the laundry 18 Add detergent and additive 18 Select the wash programme and temp...

Page 4: ...ing not working 26 Troubleshooting 26 Unsatisfactory washing results 29 Technical data 30 Service 31 Instructions for installation and electrical connection 32 Safety instructions 32 Dimensions of the appliance 33 Front view and side view 33 Rear view 33 Installation 34 Unpacking 34 Positioning 35 Levelling 35 Water inlet 36 Water drainage 36 Electrical connection 37 Permanent connection 37 4 Cont...

Page 5: ...ll the power supply cable to remove the plug from the sock et always take hold of the plug itself Never spray the washing machine with a jet of water Danger of elec trocution During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Let the water cool down before carrying out emergency emptying or before opening the door in an emergency Small animals can gnaw electric wire...

Page 6: ...he door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing Proper use This appliance is designed for domestic use only If the machine is used for any other purposes or is not used correctly the manufactur er accepts no responsibility for any damage that might occur For safety reasons the appliance must not be modified Use only detergents suitable for washing machines and...

Page 7: ...mbol are recyclable PE polyethylene PS polystyrene PP polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance Help to keep your country tidy 7 ...

Page 8: ...re washed use only half to two thirds of the rec ommended amount of detergent With adequate pre treatment stains and limited soiling can be removed the laundry can then be washed at a lower temperature Try not to use fabric softeners If the laundry is machine dried it will remain soft even without using fabric softeners If the water has a medium or high degree of hardness starting from hardness de...

Page 9: ...tle washing for extremely delicate items The anti crease function can be selected for synthetics delicates and woollens the laundry is left immersed in the final rinse water to avoid creases forming 3 compartment drawer for detergent and fabric softener Unbalance detection device secure position and silent operation of the appliance 9 ...

Page 10: ...Description of the appliance Front view 10 60º 40º 30º 95º 30º 95º 30º 40º 60º 40º 40º 30º 40º 30º 40º 60º 30º 40º 50º 60º 70º 95º 80º 60 Detergent drawer Control panel Door Drain filter Adjustable feet ...

Page 11: ...tor dial Graduated from COLD to 95 C it enables selection of the most suitable tem perature for each type of laundry It can be turned clockwise and anticlockwise In the COLD position the machine oper ates with cold water This is particularly rec ommended for very delicate items such as curtains 60º 40º 30º 95º 30º 95º 30º 40º 60º 40º 40º 30º 40º 30º 40º 60º 30º 40º 50º 60º 70º 95º 80º A B C D E De...

Page 12: ... used when washing extremely delicate items e g curtains Anticrease button When this button is pressed with gentle programmes for synthetics delicates and wool the last rinse water is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing To empty out water press the button again the machine will perform a short spin after emptying Select the drain programme If the button is not pressed at the end o...

Page 13: ...tied at the beginning of the wash cycle Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch It is emptied at the last rinse The quantity of additives must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer Before the first wash Carry out a wash without laundry COTTONS 60 with half the amount of detergent in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the tub and the drum 13 Description of the appliance ...

Page 14: ...lens and fabrics with trim inside out Wash small and delicate items baby socks tights inside a laundry net or in a pillow case closed with a zip or in larger socks Treat curtains with special care Remove all metal or plastic hooks or put them in a net or a bag We take no responsibility for any damage Whites and coloureds must be washed separately white items can loose their whiteness New coloured ...

Page 15: ...l are colourfast and can be washed at 60 C Coloureds Garments marked with these symbols have delicate colours therefore the washing temperature must not exceed these values Synthetics Mixed and synthetic fabrics marked with these symbols require a gen tle wash programme and they must therefore be washed using the spe cific programme 60 40 30 40 60 95 15 Sort of laundry Preparing the wash cycle App...

Page 16: ...Fabrics such as wool wool mix or silk marked with this symbol are par ticularly sensitive to machine washing The WOOLLENS programme is suitable for this type of fabric Fabrics marked with the symbol wool can be machine washed only if the label indicates does not felt or machine washable If the label has the symbol hand wash or do not wash gar ments must not be machine washed 40 30 40 16 Preparing ...

Page 17: ...s instructions and size of the load the water hardness the harder the water the more detergent required Instructions according to water hardness are given on the detergent pack Liquid detergent Liquid detergent can be poured directly into the main wash compartment of the dispenser drawer immediately before starting the programme or a special dispenser can be used that is placed directly in the dru...

Page 18: ...nt If you wish to perform a pre wash pour detergent also into compartment Pour the fabric softener into compartment without exceeding the MAX mark Close the drawer pushing it fully in Select the wash programme and temperature Turn the pro gramme selector dial to the right to the required programme Turn the temper ature selector dial to the required setting 18 60º 40º 30º 95º 30º 95º 30º 40º 60º 40...

Page 19: ...ct the drain programme Press the ON OFF button again to switch the machine off Release any buttons which have been pressed Open the door Wait two minutes before opening the door to give the safety locking device time to release Remove the laundry Check that the drum is completely empty by rotating it manually in order to avoid any garments left in the drum being damaged shrinking for example durin...

Page 20: ...s and coloureds with prewash Cycle description Prewash Wash at 30 95 C 3 rinses Long spin Possible option Cottons 30 95 Whites and coloureds without prewash Wash at 30 95 C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 40 60 Daily cycle Wash at 40 60 C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons 30 40 Quick wash Wash at 30 40 C 3 rinses Long spin Cottons Rinses 4 rinses with additive Long spin Cottons Rinse with softener 1 rinse wit...

Page 21: ... Progr Synth Temp 40 60 Type of laundry Synthetics with prewash Cycle description Prewash Wash at 40 60 C 3 rinses Short spin Possible option Synth 40 60 Synthetics without prewash Wash at 40 60 C 3 rinses Short spin 30 40 Delicates Wash at 30 40 C 3 rinses Short spin 40 Wool Wash at 40 C 3 rinses Short spin Rinses 3 rinses with additive Short spin Synth 30 Quick wash Wash at 30 C 3 rinses Short s...

Page 22: ...y may vary when the appliance is used at home but they can be used as indicative values Programme Temperature Whites at 95 C Maximum quantity 4 5 kg Water litres 59 Energy kWh 2 1 Duration minutes 130 Fast coloureds at 60 C 4 5 kg 59 1 15 130 No fast coloureds at 40 C 4 5 kg 59 0 7 110 Synthetics at 60 C 2 kg 52 0 7 75 Delicates at 40 C 2 kg 52 0 5 55 Wool at 40 C 1 kg 52 0 5 50 ...

Page 23: ... warm water and a neutral non abrasive household detergent Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Important do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the bodywork Detergent dispenser drawer After a while detergents and fabric softeners leave deposits in the drawer Clean the drawer from time to time by rinsing it under a running tap To remove the drawer from the ...

Page 24: ... the filter door Place a container under the filter and unscrew it some water will come out of the filter Pull out the filter Clean the filter under a running tap then refit it screwing it in securely Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked Turn off the water tap Unscrew the hose from the tap and remove...

Page 25: ...he water come out slowly Finally screw in the filter again Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0 C proceed as follows Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap Place the end of the drain hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl on the floor Select the draining programme and run it until the machine stops Remove th...

Page 26: ...d 26 Problem The machine does not work Possible cause The machine does not fill The water tap is closed Open the water tap The water inlet hose is Check the whole length of the squashed or kinked hose and remove the kink The small filter of the Clean the filter water inlet hose is clogged The door is not properly Close the door closed The machine fills then empties immediately The end of the drain...

Page 27: ...the floor The machine vibrates or is noisy Too much detergent has Measure detergent been used according to the manufacturer s instructions An unsuitable detergent Use a suitable washing has been used that machine detergent creates too much foam One of the connectors on Check that the hose is the water inlet hose is firmly screwed on at both leaking ends The drain filter has not Fully screw the fil...

Page 28: ... the laundry is not evenly device that prevents distributed inside the drum excessive vibration during at the beginning of the spinning and ensures a spin cycle the machine stable position has cut in detects this and tries to redistribute it more evenly by means of a few drum rotations Only when the laundry is more evenly distributed the spin cycle will be performed If after about 5 minutes the la...

Page 29: ...ramme was too low Fabric softener especially the concentrated type has come into direct contact with the laundry Wash these stains immediately and pour fabric softener carefully Foam is still visible even after the last rinse Modern detergents often produce foam even in the last rinse How ever the laundry has been completely rinsed White residue is left on the laundry This is due to insoluble comp...

Page 30: ...on programme 4 5 kg max Use domestic Drum speed during washing max 55 rpm Drum speed during spinning 600 rpm max Water pressure 1 10 bar 10 100N cm2 0 1 1 0Mpa This appliance complies with the following EC directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 1973 Low voltage directive including directive 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC of 3 5 1989 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive ...

Page 31: ...rating plate F Nr Prod No Furthermore try to specify as precisely as possible The symptoms of the fault When the fault occurs When can a service visit be charged by the manufacturer s service dept or dealer during the guarantee period when it should have been possible to solve the problem by yourself with the help of the troubleshooting chart see section Something not working when the engineer has...

Page 32: ...rical work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician Any plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber After installing the machine check that it is not standing on its elec trical supply cable If the appliance is placed on a carpeted floor ensure that air can cir culate freely between the adjustable feet and the...

Page 33: ...iance Front view and side view Rear view 33 595 835 60º 40º 30º 95º 30º 95º 30º 40º 60º 40º 40º 30º 40º 30º 40º 60º 30º 40º 50º 60º 70º 95º 80º 518 10 540 540 910 Cold water 335 170 50 40 45 85 Power supply cable Drain hose ...

Page 34: ...he bottom of the machine and release the two plastic bags by removing the adhesive strip Carefully remove the right hand bag 1 then the left hand bag 2 by pulling them towards the centre of the machine Set the machine upright and remove the two remaining bolts from the back Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into which the bolts were fitted Plug the open holes with the plugs provide...

Page 35: ...t two of the floor beams If possi ble position the machine in a corner of the room where the beams are more solidly fixed and tend to be more stable Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials under the machine If it is impossible to avoid positioning the machine next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove an insulating panel 85x57 cm co...

Page 36: ...short and you do not wish to move the tap you will have to purchase a new longer hose spe cially designed for this type of use Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways 1 Hooked over the edge of a sink using the plastic hose guide supplied with the machine In this case make sure the end cannot come unhooked when the machine is emptying This could be done by tying it ...

Page 37: ...mum load required 2 2 kW also take into account any other appliances in use Connect the machine to an earthed socket The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electric...

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