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LAVAMAT 64840 - 66840

User manual

Washing machine

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Page 1: ...LAVAMAT 64840 66840 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: ...gent and the fabric softener 14 Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial 15 Select the spin speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option 15 Programme option button 16 Select the PREWASH option 16 Select the STAIN option 16 Select the SENSITIVE option 16 Select the TIME option 16 Select the START PAUSE 17 Select the DELAY START 17 Select an additional rinse 18 Altering an optio...

Page 4: ...oads 24 Laundry weights 24 Removing stains 25 Detergents and additives 25 Quantity of detergent to be used 26 Degrees of water hardness 26 Care and cleaning 27 Descaling 27 After each wash 27 Maintenance wash 27 External cleaning 27 Detergent dispenser drawer 27 Washing drum 28 Door seal 28 Drain pump 29 Water inlet filter 30 Emergency emptying out 30 Frost precautions 31 What to do if 32 Technica...

Page 5: ...ioning and levelling 38 Water inlet 38 Water stop device 39 Water drainage 39 In the interest of the environment 41 Electrical connection 41 Environmental concerns 43 Packaging materials 43 Old machine 43 Ecological hints 43 5 Contents ...

Page 6: ...d during transport 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...

Page 7: ...on a carpeted floor please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance Always be sure that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost please read the dangers of freezing chapter Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualifie...

Page 8: ...tal capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety The packaging components e g plastic film polystyrene can be dangerous to children danger of suffocation Keep them out of children s reach Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children s reach Make sure that child...

Page 9: ...ng energy Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for prewash The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme 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 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawe...

Page 10: ...ll be indicated with the numbers given in this table Programme selector dial SPIN button PREWASH button STAIN button SENSITIVE button TIME SAVING button Display START PAUSE button DELAY START button Indicator pilot lights 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Symbols key Hand wash Rinse hold Cold Child lock ...

Page 11: ...ayed the DOOR pilot light 10 2 the WASHING pilot light 10 1 and the pilot light of the button 8 go out and 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 about 2 seconds and the yellow pilot light of the button 8 starts flashing Delay Start 7 2 The selected delay 20 hours max set by mea...

Page 12: ...tional rinses the EXTRA RINSE pilot light 10 3 comes on To add an additional rinse please see chapter Select an additional rinse If your laundry is not removed during 10 minutes after the programme is finished the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled Only the button 8 pilot light is flashing to indicate that the appliance has to be switched off By pres...

Page 13: ... in the event of operating problems By pressing the 3 and 4 buttons simultaneously 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 7 3 This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause...

Page 14: ...d 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 If you wish to carry out the prewash phase pour the detergent into the compartment marked If using liquid detergents a programme without prewash must be selected If you wish to perform the stain function pour the stain...

Page 15: ...hing programmes Attention If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working the yellow pilot light of button the 8 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 SPIN speed reduction or the RINSE HOLD option Button 2 When the required programme...

Page 16: ...or delicate fabrics the water is only drained The relevant light will light up Select the STAIN option Button 4 Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase The relevant light will light up This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40 C Attention If you wish to perform a programme with th...

Page 17: ...the yellow pilot light of the button 8 flashes 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds Select the DELAY START Button 9 Before you start the programme if you wish to delay the start press the button 9 repeatedly to select the desired delay 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 show up agai...

Page 18: ...seconds the pilot light 10 3 comes on This function stays permanently on To remove it press the same but tons again until the pilot light 10 3 goes off Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries it out Before you make any change you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 8 Changing a running programme is possible only...

Page 19: ... 8 the pilot lights 10 1 and 10 2 go off and a flashing 0 will appear on the display The door can be opened If a programme or an option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected the pilot light 10 2 illuminates a flashing 0 will appear on the display the pilot light of the button 8 goes off and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the ...

Page 20: ...0 Coloured cotton work garments sheets household linen underwear towels SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN SENSITIVE EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Long spin Max load kg 6 EASY IRON PLUS 40 Synthetics to be gentle washed and spun SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH EXTRA RINSE Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 1 DELICATES 40 30 Delicate fabrics for example curtains SPIN RINSE HOLD PREWASH STAIN TIME SAVING EXT...

Page 21: ...st rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option Draining of water Max load kg 6 SPIN Separate spin for cotton fabric SPIN Drain and long spin Max load kg 6 REFRESH 30 Quick wash for sport items or cotton and synthetics items lightly soiled or worn once SPIN Main wash Rinses Short spin Max load kg 2 5 ECONOMY 60 White and fast coloured cotton economy lightly and normally soiled items shirts...

Page 22: ...s with the hand washing care symbol DELICATE RINSES With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand The machine performs 3 rinses followed by a final short spin The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the button 2 DRAIN For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the RINSE HOLD option Turn first the programme selector dial to O t...

Page 23: ... e g hair clips safety pins 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 95 or 90 for normally soiled white cottons and linen e g tea cloths towels tablecloths s...

Page 24: ...n one third full 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 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 100 g ladies briefs 600 g man s work shirt 200 g man s shirt...

Page 25: ...etone 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 acetone then with acetic acid treat...

Page 26: ...etergent will depend on the type of fabric load size degree of soiling and hardness of the water used Follow the product manufacturers instructions on quantities to use Use less detergent if you are washing a small load the laundry is lightly soiled large amounts of foam form during washing Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so called degrees of hardness Information on hardn...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...y occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron Important Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel wool 1 Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel 2 Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues Programme COTTONS LINEN 90 or 95 C ...

Page 29: ...ect the appliance 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Open the pump door 4 Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage 5 Release the emergency emptying hose place it in the container and remove its cap 6 When no more water comes out unscrew the pump and remove it Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump 7 Remove any objects from ...

Page 30: ...er to fill check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked 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 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 unti...

Page 31: ...ew the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again By doing this any water remaining in the machine is removed avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance When you use the machine again make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0 C Important Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must ...

Page 32: ...al Service Centre Problem Possible cause Solution The washing machine does not start The door has not been closed E40 Close the door firmly 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 or the fuse in the plug has blown Replace the fuse The selector dial is...

Page 33: ...o 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 Replace it with a new one The cap on the filter has not been replaced or the filter has not been p...

Page 34: ...ine 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 Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin ...

Page 35: ... indicative as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature Cottons Economy 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 Consumption value Programme Water consumption lltres Energy consumption KWh Programme duration Minutes White Cotto...

Page 36: ... 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 the provided spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A 36 Installation HEC0008 A HEC00022 HEC0001 ...

Page 37: ...e 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 37 Installation C...

Page 38: ... drop below 0 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 supplied...

Page 39: ...tom of the water storage tank 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 Water drainage This appliance is des...

Page 40: ...sh the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip Ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose see diagram to prevent waste from the sink entering the wash ing machine 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 Force Centre The join ing piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm If you intend the dr...

Page 41: ...mply with the above safety precaution If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home Important The wires in the mains l...

Page 42: ... live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 Amp BS1363 A A fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indi cated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier ...

Page 43: ...equences 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 council 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 you ...

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