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Programme

Maximum and Minimum Temperature

Cycle Description

Maximum Spin Speed

Maximum Fabrics Load

Type of Laundry

Options

Detergent

Compartment

SYNTHETICS

60°- Cold

Main wash - Rinses - Short spin

Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm

Max. load 4 kg - Red. load 2 kg

Synthetic or mixed fabrics:

 underwear, coloured

garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD, PREWASH,

STAIN 

1)

, SENSITIVE,

EXTRA RINSE, TIME

SAVING 

2)

 

3)

EASY IRON

60°- Cold

Main wash - Rinses - Short spin

Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm

Max. load 1,5 kg

Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.

Selecting this programme the laundry is gently wash

-

ed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way iron

-

ing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform

additional rinses.

SPIN reduction /

RINSE HOLD, PRE

-

WASH, EXTRA RINSE

 

3)

DELICATES

40°- Cold

Main wash - Rinses - Short spin

Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm

Max. load 4 kg - Red. load 2 kg

Delicate fabrics:

 acrylics, viscose, polyester.

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD , PREWASH ,

STAIN 

1)

, EXTRA

RINSE, TIME SAVING

2)

 

3)

VISCOSE

40°- Cold

Main wash - Rinses - Short spin

Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm

Max. load 4 kg

Special gentle programme for fabrics such a viscose,

cupro, lyocell. It performs an cleaning action more

intensive than the handwash programme.

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD , PREWASH ,

STAIN 

1)

, EXTRA RINSE

 

3)

DELICATE RINSES

Rinses - Short spin

Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm

Max. load 8 kg

With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin

cotton garments which have been washed by hand.

The machine performs some rinses, followed by a fi

-

nal spin.

SPIN reduction /

NIGHT CYCLE / RINSE

HOLD , EXTRA RINSE

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Washing programmes

Summary of Contents for 74950A3

Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 74950A3 User manual Washing machine ...

Page 2: ...ect the spin speed NIGHT CYCLE or RINSE HOLD option button 3 11 Programme option buttons 11 PREWASH option 11 STAIN option 12 SENSITIVE option 12 EXTRA RINSE option additional rinse 12 Select the TIME SAVING option button 6 12 Select the START PAUSE button 7 12 Select the DELAY START button 8 13 Altering an option or a running programme 13 Interrupting a programme 13 Cancelling a programme 13 Open...

Page 3: ...ed appliance If parts are damaged contact your supplier If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures Store it 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 programmes the door glass may get hot Do not touch i...

Page 4: ...e carried out by a quali fied electrician or competent person Use This appliance is designed for domestic use It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed Only wash fabrics which 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...

Page 5: ...essing it inside the door clock wise until the groove is horizontal If neces sary use a coin To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water energy and detergent consumption The new Jet System allo...

Page 6: ...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 display These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Programme selector dial 2 TEMPERATURE button TEMP 3 SPIN REDUCTION button SPIN 4 OPTION button OPTION 5 OK b...

Page 7: ...4 Options PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE 9 5 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 wash ing programme the symbol is off the door can be opened The washing programme is finished 9 6 TIME SAVING option symbol 9 7 The display shows the following information Duration of the selected programm...

Page 8: ...residue from the drum and tub Pour 1 2 a measure of biological detergent into the mainwashcompartmentand startthemachine PERSONALIZATION Acoustic signals The machine is provided with an acoustic device which sounds in the following cases at the end of the cycle in the event of operating problems By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds the acoustic signal is deactivated e...

Page 9: ... and the rubber seal 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 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...

Page 10: ...kwise or anticlockwise Position to Reset programme Switching OFF of the machine 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 7 will blink 3 times and the message Err is displayed on the display to indicate a wrong selection...

Page 11: ...chapter At the end of the programme Programme option buttons Depending on the programme different functions can be combined 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...

Page 12: ...ntly press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds the relevant symbol appears on the display If you wish to cancel it press the same buttons until the symbol disappears Select the TIME SAVING option button 6 This option allows you to modify the washing time automatically proposed by the appli ance By pressing this button you can select the following options DAILY by pressing button 6 once...

Page 13: ...he delayed start Select the programme and the required options Select the delay start 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 de...

Page 14: ...ay and the acoustic signal sounds for some minutes If you have chosen a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub follow the below instruction to empty the water out turn the programme selector dial to select the DRAINING or SPINNING 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 blinking...

Page 15: ...mpart ment Stain a special additive for hygiene and select the option Stain SPIN reduction RINSE HOLD PRE WASH STAIN 3 40 60 MIX 40 Main wash Rinses Long spin Maximum spin speed 1400 rpm Max load 8 kg White and coloured cotton This programme can be used for laundry which should be washed at 40 C or 60 C separately The maximum load capaci ty can be put into the drum in order to save energy and wate...

Page 16: ...ll perform additional rinses SPIN reduction RINSE HOLD PRE WASH EXTRA RINSE 3 DELICATES 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 4 kg Red load 2 kg Delicate fabrics acrylics viscose polyester SPIN reduction NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN 1 EXTRA RINSE TIME SAVING2 3 VISCOSE 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 4 kg Special g...

Page 17: ...pun SPIN reduction DUVETS 40 30 Main wash Rinses Short spin Maximum spin speed 800 rpm Max load 2 kg Special programme for a single synthetic blanket du vet bedspread quilt and so on SPIN reduction WOOL PLUS 40 Cold Main wash Rinses Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 2 kg Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fab rics Note A sin...

Page 18: ...d sport items The machine will add automati cally a prewash phase before the main wash to elim inate mud stains We recommend you NOT to put the detergent into the compartment of the de tergent drawer SPIN reduction NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE 20 MIN 3 KG 30 Main wash Rinses Short spin Maximum spin speed 1200 rpm Max load 3 kg This programme may be used for a quick washing of sport items or ...

Page 19: ...ted for slightly or nor mally soiled cotton items The temperature will de crease and the washing time will be extended This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency so sav ing energy SPIN reduction NIGHT CYCLE RINSE HOLD EXTRA RINSE PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE 3 OFF For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off 1 This option is not available with a temperature lower than...

Page 20: ...one1 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 acetone1 then with ace tic acid trea...

Page 21: ...water softener following always the manufacturer s instructions When the degree of hardness is soft readjust the quantity of the detergent 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 mac...

Page 22: ...ce 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...

Page 23: ...king 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 off remove the mains plug from the socket Proceed as follows 1 Unplug the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Open the pump door 4 Pull flap forward to remove 5 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spi...

Page 24: ... 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 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 Ne...

Page 25: ...ean 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 Keep a towel nearby because some water may flow 6 Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff brush or with the piece of cloth 7 Screw the hose back to the machi...

Page 26: ...mptying hose into the bowl Remove its cap The water should drain by gravity into the bowl When the bowl is full put the cap back on the hose Empty the bowl Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out 6 clean the pump if necessary as previously described 7 replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it 8 screw the pump again and close the door WHAT TO DO IF Certain p...

Page 27: ... water tap is closed Open the water tap The inlet hose is squashed or kinked Check the inlet hose connection The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve fil ter are blocked Clean the water inlet filters see Cleaning the water inlet filters for more details The door is not properly closed Close the door firmly The machine fills then empties immediately The end of the drain hose is too low Refer...

Page 28: ...nt has been used Increase the detergent quantity or use an other one Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing Use commercial products to treat the stub born stains The correct temperature was not selected Check if you have selected the correct tem perature Excessive laundry load Reduce the laundry load The door will not open The programme is still running Wait the end of washing cycl...

Page 29: ...or which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors This new motor en sures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning as well as increased stability of the machine No water is visible in the drum Machines based on modern technology oper ate very economically using very little water without affecting performance The display shows the alarm...

Page 30: ... 1 1 03 57 Cottons 40 0 97 62 Synthetics 40 0 55 51 Delicates 40 0 53 67 Wool Handwash 30 0 39 64 1 Cotton Energy Saving programme at 60 C with a load of 8 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 quantity and type of la...

Page 31: ...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 with the key sup plied with the machine Installation 31 ...

Page 32: ...and remove the pol ystyrene block fitted on the door seal 6 Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas tic plug caps supplied in the bag contain ing the instruction booklet 7 Connect the water inlet hose as descri bed under the paragraph Water inlet 32 Installation ...

Page 33: ... 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 34: ...ided with a water stop de vice 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 WARNING Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations re quirements The ...

Page 35: ...into a standpipe en sure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90 cm 35 4 and no less than 60 cm 23 6 above floor level The drain hose may be extended to a max imum of 4 metres An additional drain hose and joining piece is available from your local Service Force Centre The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm If your drain hose looks like this see be low you do not require...

Page 36: ...en to a sewage works for treatment before being dis charged safely into a river It is essential that these appliances are not con nected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution If you require any further advice please contact your local water authority ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Information on the electrical connection is ...

Page 37: ... of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local council 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 col...

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