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Something not working

Something not working

Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be
solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre,
please carry out the checks listed below.

During machine operation it is possible that the 

yellow

pilot light of button 

7

flashes, one

of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some acoustic signals
sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:

• 

E10

: problem with the water supply

• 

E20

:

problem with the water draining

• 

E40

door open.

• 

EF0

Anti-flooding system has activated

Once the problem has been eliminated, press the button 

7

to restart the programme. If

after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre.

Problem 

Possible cause/Solution

The washing machine does not
start:

The door has not been closed. 

E40

• Close firmly the door.

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 

7

has not been depressed.

• Please turn the selector dial and press the button 

7

again.

The delay start has been selected. 
• If the laundry is to be washed immediately, cancel

the delay start. 

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Summary of Contents for LAVAMAT 72850

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 72850 User Manual Washing Machine ...

Page 2: ... integral part of our 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 applian...

Page 3: ...ftener 15 Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 16 Select the temperature 16 Select the Spin speed Rinse Hold or Night Cycle option 16 Selected the desired option 17 Prewash option 17 Stain option 18 Sensitive option 18 Select an additional rinse 18 Time Saving option 18 Select the Start Pause 19 Select the Delay Start 19 Altering an option or a running programme 20 Int...

Page 4: ...ads 29 Laundry weights 29 Removing stains 30 Detergents and additives 30 Quantity of detergent to be used 31 Degrees of water hardness 31 International wash code symbols 33 Care and cleaning 34 Descaling 34 After each wash 34 External cleaning 34 Detergent dispenser drawer 34 Drain pump 35 Water inlet filter 36 Frost precautions 37 Emergency emptying out 37 Something not working 38 Technical Data ...

Page 5: ...ioning and levelling 46 Water inlet 46 Water stop device 47 Water drainage 47 Electrical connection 48 Enviroment concerns 49 Packaging materials 49 Old machine 49 Ecological hints 49 Guarantee 50 Customer service centres 51 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...nsport Never connect up a damaged machine If parts are damaged contact your supplier 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 General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way During high temperature wash progra...

Page 7: ... not use it and contact the Service Centre All packing and transit bolts must be removed before use Serious damage can occur to the product and to property if this is not adhered to See relevant section in the user manual After having installed the appliance check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable inlet hose and drain hose If the machine is situated on a carpeted f...

Page 8: ...pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable the control panel the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible Child Safety This appliance is not intended for use by person including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabi...

Page 9: ...l feature To activate this device rotate the button without pressing it inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal If necessary use a coin To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anti clockwise until the groove is vertical 9 Safety information ...

Page 10: ...se used for prewash Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash Compartment for liquid additives fabric softener starch Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN option Rating plate Drain pump Three adjustable feet The rear foot on the left hand side is automatic Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Drum light Door opening handle 10 Product description 1 2 3...

Page 11: ...al TEMPERATURE button SPIN REDUCTION button OPTIONS button OK button 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 OFF 40 60 MIX ALGODÓN SINTÉTICOS ANTIBACTERIAS DELICADOS DESCARGA ACLARADO TEJIDOS GRUESOS PLANCHA FÁCIL PLUS TEJIDOS DE MODA CENTRIFUGAR 20 MIN 3KG OUTDOOR SPORT INTENSIVO LANA PLUS LENCERÍA SEDA ALGODÓN ECO EXPRESS INTENSIVO CENTRIFUGADO SUAVE START PAUSA INICIO DIFERIDO TEMP OPCIONES OK RPM TIEMPO 11 Control ...

Page 12: ... each washing phase the line under the corresponding symbol becomes fixed If the symbol OVERDOSAGE lights up at the end of the programme it indicates that too much detergent has been used Options PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE DOOR symbol Door locked This symbol indicates if the door can be opened the symbol is on the door cannot be opened The appliance is performing a washing programme the i...

Page 13: ...lected programme is displayed The DELAY START symbol will appear on the display The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then when remains 1 hour the time decreases every minute Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow light of button 7 starts flashing Ala...

Page 14: ...multaneously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated except for the events of operating problems By pressing these 2 buttons again the acoustic signal is reactivated Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance This function remains able also when the washing ...

Page 15: ...e 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 pour the detergent into the compartment marked If you wish to perform the stain function pour the stain remover into the co...

Page 16: ...g the yellow pilot light of button 7 will flash 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 temperature button 2 Press this button repeatedly to increase or decrease the temperature if you want your laundry to be washed at a temperature different from the one proposed by the washing machine...

Page 17: ...ramme or any other option is selected the Err message is displayed for few seconds and the yellow pilot of button 7 light starts flashing You must select the options after you have selected the programme but before pressing the button 7 Press the button 4 All the option symbols appear on the display To scroll all the available options press the button 4 The corresponding symbol appear on the displ...

Page 18: ...of water extra rinse If you wish to activate this option permanently for every washing cycle depress simoultaneously 2 and 3 for about 6 seconds the symbol EXTRA RINSE illuminates on the display This option remains active permanently If you wish to cancel it depress the same buttons untill the symbol desappears TIME SAVING option The washing machine proposes by default the washing cycle for Normal...

Page 19: ...utton 8 repeatedly to select the desired delay The corresponding symbol will appear on the display The selected delay time value up to 20 hours will appear on the display for about 3 seconds then the duration of the programme will appear again You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 7 You can modify or cancel the delay time at any moment before ...

Page 20: ...pressing the button 7 again Interrupting a programme Depress the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running the corresponding light starts to flash Depress the button again to restart the programme Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O OFF to cancel a programme which is running Now you can select a new programme Opening the door after the programme has started First set the ma...

Page 21: ...al to O OFF select the DRAIN SPIN or DELICATE SPIN programme reduce the spin speed if needed by means of the relevant button press the button 7 when the programme has finished the display shows a flashing 0 On the display the DOOR symbol disappears and the door can be opened Turn the programme selector dial to O OFF to switch the machine off Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check tha...

Page 22: ...NTHETICS 40 30 COLD Synthetic or mixed fabrics Spin reduction Rinse hold Night cycle Prewash Stain Sensitive Extra rinse Time saving Main wash Rinses Short spin at maximum speed EASY IRON 60 50 40 30 COLD Synthetic or mixed fabrics underwear coloured garments non shrink shirts blouses Spin reduction Rinse hold Prewash Extra rinse Main wash Rinses Short spin at maximum speed JEANS 60 50 40 30 COLD ...

Page 23: ...0 30 COLD Viscose items Spin reduction Rinse hold Night cycle Prewash Stain Extra rinse Main wash Rinses Short spin at maximum speed DRAIN For emptying out the water Drain WOOL 40 30 COLD Garments bearing the Pure new wool non shrink machine washable or Handwash label Spin reduction Rinse hold Night cycle Main wash Rinses Short spin at maximum speed LINGERIE 40 30 COLD Special programme for extrem...

Page 24: ... Kg 30 For slightly soiled fabrics except wool Spin reduction Main wash Rinses Short spin at maximum speed QUICK INTENSIVE 60 50 40 To use for cotton or mixed fabrics slightly soiled or worn only once Spin reduction Rinse hold Extra rinse Main wash Rinses Short spin at maximum speed ECO 60 White and fast coloured cotton economy lightly normally soiled items shirts underwear Spin reduction Rinse ho...

Page 25: ... AND VISCOSE 3 5 kg JEANS 3 5 kg EASY IRON 1 5 kg WOOL HANDWASH 2 kg LINGERIE and SILK 1 kg SPORT JACKETS 3 kg 20 MIN 3 KG 3 kg SPORT INTENSIVE 3 kg ECONOMY 7 kg QUICK INTENSIVE 5 kg COTTONS DAILY 7 kg COTTONS SUPER QUICK 3 5 kg SYNTHETICS DELICATES DAILY 3 5 kg SYNTHETICS DELICATES SUPER QUICK 2 kg ...

Page 26: ...rgy and water You will obtain the same good washing result as a normal programme at 60 C JEANS With this programme it is possible to wash items like pants shirts or jackets in jeans and also jersey realized with hi tech materials The EXTRA RINSE option will be activated automatically EASY IRON Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing In this way ironing ...

Page 27: ...for laundry to be refreshed e g a sport jacket worn only once or slightly soiled or new garments QUICK INTENSIVE Quick washing programme to be used for lightly soiled white fast coloured cottons and mixed fabrics SPIN Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD and NIGHT CYCLE option Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O You can c...

Page 28: ...pins 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 Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net 28 Preparing the wash cycle 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths s...

Page 29: ... For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy For heavily soiled laundry reduce the load size Laundry weights The following weights are indicative 29 Preparing the wash cycle 1200 g bathrobe 100 g napkin 700 g quilt cover 500 g sheet 200 g pillow case 250 g tablecloth 200 g towelling towel 100 g tea cloth 200 g night dress ...

Page 30: ...oint pen and glue moisten with acetone lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain Lipstick moisten with acetone as above then treat stains with methylated spirits Treat any residual marks with bleach Red wine soak in water and detergent rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid then rinse Treat any residual marks with bleach Ink depending on the type of ink moisten the fabric first with ac...

Page 31: ... into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme Follow the product manufacturers recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instruc...

Page 32: ...low the manufacturer s instructions The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I soft 32 Preparing the wash cycle Level 1 C Ch ha ar ra ac ct te er ri is st ti ic c soft Degrees of water hardness German dH French T H 0 7 0 15 2 medium 8 14 16 25 3 hard 15 21 26 37 4 very hard 21 37 ...

Page 33: ...x wash temperature 30 C Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200 C Warm iron max 150 C Lukewarm iron max 110 C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene petrol pure alcohol R 111 R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble ...

Page 34: ...r a wash will also help to preserve the door seal 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 biolo...

Page 35: ... guide rails and push it in Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if the machine does not empty and or spin the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins coins etc blocking the pump Proceed as follows 1 Disconnect the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Open the pump door 4 Place a container close to t...

Page 36: ...e 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 When replacing the cover ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill check that the filter in the wa...

Page 37: ...pliance When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0 C Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged proceed as follows to empty out the machine 1 pull out the plug from the power socket 2 close the water tap 3 if necessary wait until the water has cooled down 4 open the pump door 5 place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying ho...

Page 38: ...oor open EF0 Anti flooding system has activated Once the problem has been eliminated press the button 7 to restart the programme If after all checks the problem persists contact your local Service Centre Problem Possible cause Solution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed E40 Close firmly the door The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket Insert the plug into...

Page 39: ...gent 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 hose is damaged Change it with a new one The cap on the emergency emptying ...

Page 40: ...re laundry 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 d...

Page 41: ... Centre will require this information Mod Prod No Ser No M od Pr od No Se r No P0042 BD The machine makes an unusual noise The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine The display sh...

Page 42: ...door included 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Electrical connection Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0 05 MPa 0 80 MPa Maximum Load Cottons 7 0 kg Spin Speed Maximum 1200 rpm Power supply voltage frequency Total power absorbed Minimum fuse protection 230 V 50 Hz 2200 W 10 A ...

Page 43: ...5 Silk 30 50 0 25 Sport Jackets 40 70 0 5 Sport Intensive 40 70 0 65 20 MIN 3 Kg 30 38 0 2 Quick Intensive 60 48 1 05 Eco 60 52 1 19 Consumption value Programme Water consumption in litres Energy consumption in kWh Programme duration in minutes Cottons 95 62 2 1 F F o o r r t t h h e e d d u u r r a a t t i i o o n n o o f f t t h h e e p p r r o o g g r r a a m m m m e e s s p p l l e e a a s s e...

Page 44: ... 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 2 Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance 3 With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A Installation HEC0008 A HEC00022 HEC0001 ...

Page 45: ...the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal 7 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet 8 Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph Water inlet All the different plug caps are supplied with the appliance in the plastic bag containing the instruction booklet 45 Installation...

Page 46: ...e 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 Automatic foot The rear foot on the left hand side of your washing machine is built as a shock absorbing foot which is why the appliance gives in ...

Page 47: ...ng 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 Water drainage The end of the drain hose can be positioned in three ways 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...

Page 48: ...nsibility for damage or injury through failure to comply with the above safety precaution The power supply cable must be easily accessible after installing the machine Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced this must be carried out by a Service Centre Permanent connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the ap...

Page 49: ...uences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Ecological hints To save water energy and to help protect the environment we recommend that yo...

Page 50: ...ent issued by the seller of the appliance The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your new country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user The appliance is installed and used in accordance with...

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