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Contents

Operating instructions

Safety information

General safety

Installation

Use

Child Safety

Product description

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Display

Indicator pilot lights (10)

First use

Personalization

Acoustic signals

Child safety lock

Daily use

Load the laundry

Measure out the detergent and the fabric

softener

Select the required programme by means of

programme selector dial (1)

Select the desired TEMPERATURE (Button 2)

Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD

option (Button 3)

Programme option buttons

Select the STAIN option (Button 4)

SENSITIVE option (Button 5)

Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 6)

Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8)

Select the DELAY START (Button 9)

Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE)

Altering an option or a running programme

Interrupting a programme

Cancelling a programme

Opening the door after the programme has

started

At the end of the programme

Helpful hints and tips

Sorting out the laundry

Before loading the laundry

Removing stains

Detergents and additives

Quantity of detergent to be used

Degrees of water hardness

Washing programmes

Care and cleaning

Descaling

After each wash

Maintenance wash

External cleaning

Detergent dispenser drawer

Washing drum

Door seal

Drain pump

Cleaning the water inlet filters

Emergency emptying out

Frost precautions

What to do if…

Technical data

Consumption values

Installation instructions

Installation

Unpacking

Positioning and levelling

Water inlet

Water-stop device

Water drainage

Electrical connection

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Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 60840 L 62840 L User manual Washing Machine ...

Page 2: ...option Button 3 11 Programme option buttons 11 Select the STAIN option Button 4 11 SENSITIVE option Button 5 11 Select the TIME SAVING option Button 6 11 Select the START PAUSE Button 8 12 Select the DELAY START Button 9 12 Select an additional rinse EXTRA RINSE 12 Altering an option or a running programme 13 Interrupting a programme 13 Cancelling a programme 13 Opening the door after the programm...

Page 3: ...perature 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 programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch it Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum To avoid this please check into the drum before using Any objects such as coins safety pins nails screws s...

Page 4: ...are designed to be machine washed Follow the instructions on each garment label Do not overload the appliance See the Washing Programme Table Before washing ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint ink rust and grass before washing Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed Garments which have been in c...

Page 5: ... coin To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is ver tical Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption The ECO VALVE system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy 1 6 3 4 5 2...

Page 6: ...uid additives fabric soft ener starch Compartment for stain remover used for main wash with STAIN option Control panel Below is a picture of the control panel It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the pilot lights These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 1 Programme selector dial 2 TEMPERATURE button 3 SPIN button 4 STAIN button ...

Page 7: ...t to do if End of programme When the programme has finished a blinking zero is displayed the DOOR pilot light 10 2 the WASHING pilot light 10 1 and the pilot light of button 8 go out The door can be opened Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected the message Err is displayed for a few seconds and the yellow pilot light of button 8 ligh...

Page 8: ...er in order to activate the ECO valve Then 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 Personalization Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases at the end of th...

Page 9: ...time shaking them out as much as possible 2 Close firmly the door You must hear a click during closing WARNING Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint 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 deter gent required po...

Page 10: ...achine At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position to switch the machine off If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is work ing the yellow pilot light of button 8 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 desir...

Page 11: ...for some seconds For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter Wash ing Programmes Select the STAIN option Button 4 Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover extended main wash with time optimized stain action phase The relevant light will light up This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 C If you wish to ...

Page 12: ...um of 20 hours by means of this button If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press button 8 to put the machine in pause Add the laundry close the door and press button 8 again Selecting the delayed start Select the programme and the required options Select the delay start Press button 8 the appliance starts its hourly countdown The programme will start after the ...

Page 13: ...ou need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to After some minutes the door can be opened pay attention to the water level and temperature After closing the door it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to press button 8 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically the pilot light of button 8 the pilot lights 10 1 and 10 2 g...

Page 14: ... in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water Oil based paint moisten with benzine stain remover lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain treat several times Dried grease stains moisten with turpentine lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth Rust oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold B...

Page 15: ...s 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 Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric load s...

Page 16: ... or 60 C separately The maximum load capacity can be put into the drum in order to save energy and water The same good washing result will be obtained as for normal programme at 60 C SPIN RINSE HOLD STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE JEANS 60 Cold Main wash Rinses Long spin Max load 3 kg Special programme for jeans denim items The Extra Rinse option will be activated automatically SPIN RINSE HOLD SYNTHET...

Page 17: ...LK 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin Wool Handwash Max load 2 kg Silk Max load 1 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab rics Note A single or bulky item may cause imbal ance If the appliance doesn t perform the final spin phase add more items redistribute the load manually and then select the spinning programme SPIN RINSE HOLD DELICA...

Page 18: ...lly soiled cotton items The temperature will de crease and the washing time will be extended This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so saving energy SPIN RINSE HOLD STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off 1 STAIN option can be selected only at the temperature of 40 C or higher 2 If you select the SUPER QUICK option by pres...

Page 19: ...biological properties External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only and then dry thor oughly Do not use methylated spirits solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly 1 Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly 2 Remove the conditioner insert from th...

Page 20: ... could be trap ped 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 blocking the pump a problem with water draining is detected see chapter What to do if for more details WARNING Before opening the pump door switch the appliance...

Page 21: ...d fluff from the filter seat and from the pump im peller 9 Check carefully whether the pump im peller rotates it rotates jerkily If it doesn t rotate please contact your Serv ice Centre 10 Putthecapbackontheemergencyemp tying hose and place the latter back in its seat 11 Replace the filter into the pump by in serting it correctly into the special guides Screw the pump cover firmly by turning it cl...

Page 22: ...g button blinks yellow or the display ifavailable showstherelevantalarm seechapter Whatto doif formoredetails 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 Make sure the connection is tight 5 Unscrew the hose from the machine ...

Page 23: ...lose the door 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 empty...

Page 24: ...oor 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 instal lation The main fuse has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the button 8 has not been depressed Please turn the selector dial and press the button 8 again The delay start has been selected ...

Page 25: ...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 filter has not been replaced or the filter has not been properly screwed in after cleaning action Put the cap back on the filter or screw the filter fully in Unsatisfactory washing results Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used Increase the det...

Page 26: ...unbalance disap pears and normal spinning can resume If after some minutes the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum the machine will not spin Redistribute the laundry The machine makes an unusual noise Themachineisfitted with atypeofmotorwhich makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry...

Page 27: ...l panel Cottons 60 1 3 58 Cotton ECO 60 1 1 02 45 Cottons 40 0 7 58 Synthetics 40 0 5 50 Delicates 40 0 55 60 Wool Handwash 30 0 25 53 1 Cotton Eco at 60 C with a load of 6 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label in compliance with EEC 92 75 standards The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative as it may vary depending on the quanti...

Page 28: ...achine 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 Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine 28 Installation ...

Page 29: ... and remove the polystyr ene 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 Installation 29 ...

Page 30: ... can drop below 0 C The water inlet hose and the drain hose must not be kinked 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 su...

Page 31: ...s Check the minimum water pressure required for safe operation of the appliance in the chapter Technical Data 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 nat ural 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 refe...

Page 32: ...se 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 ...

Page 33: ...ncil your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 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 th...

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