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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 74650LE User manual Washing Machine...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality 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.

  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Safety information Water drainage Packaging materials Ecological hints Electrical connection Environment concerns Subject to change without notice Operating instructions Safety information Read carefully & keep for future reference. • The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re quirements on the safety of appliances.

  • Page 4: Installation

    Safety information Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do 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.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    Product description • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the ma chine incorporates a special feature. To ac tivate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal.

  • Page 6: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for pre- wash . The prewash detergent is added at the be ginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash . Compartment for liquid additives (fabric soft ener, starch).

  • Page 7: Display

    Table of Symbols = Rinse hold = Handwash = Cold = Child safety lock Display (7) 7.1 Child safety lock symbol • Duration of selected programme : after selecting a programme, the duration is dis played in hours and minutes (for example 2.05). The duration is calculated automatically on the basis of the maximum recommended load for each type of fabric.

  • Page 8: First Use

    • symbol on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is running or the appliance has stopped with water left in the tub. • symbol off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished. Stand by If your laundry is not removed within 10 minutes after the programme is finished, the backlight of the display switches off and the energy saving system will be enabled.

  • Page 9: Daily Use

    Daily use This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working. There are two different ways to set this option: • Before pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to start the machine. • after pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. To enable or disable this option press simultaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol 7.1 appears or disappears on or from the display.

  • Page 10: Select The Required Programme By Means Of Programme Selector Dial

    Daily use 2. If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently. Select the required programme by means of programme selector dial (1) You can choose the right programme for any type of laundry following the descriptions on the washing programme tables (see «Washing Programmes»).

  • Page 11: Select The Spin Speed (Spin Reduction) Or The Rinse Hold Option (Button 3)

    Daily use Select the spin speed (SPIN Reduction) or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 3) When the required programme has been selected, your appliance automatically proposes the maximum spin speed provided for that programme. Press this button repeatedly to change the spin speed, if you want your laundry to be spun at a speed different from the one proposed by the washing machine.

  • Page 12: Select An Additional Rinse (Extra Rinse)

    Daily use Select an additional rinse (EXTRA RINSE) This appliance is designed for saving water. However, for people with a very delicate skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra quantity of water. Press simultaneously buttons 2 and 3 for some seconds: the pilot light 10.2 comes on.

  • Page 13: Altering An Option Or A Running Programme

    Daily use Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change some options before the programme carries them out. Before you make any change, you must pause the washing machine by pressing the button 8 . Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it . Turn the programme selector dial to and then to the new programme position.

  • Page 14: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options Compart Laundry ment SPIN REDUCTION (ALGODÓN) COTTON RINSE HOLD 95° - Cold PREWASH Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin STAIN speed EXTRA RINSE...
  • Page 15 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options Compart Laundry ment SPIN REDUCTION (SINTÉTICOS) SYNTHETICS RINSE HOLD 60° - Cold PREWASH Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm STAIN Max.
  • Page 16 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options Compart Laundry ment (DESCARGA) DRAIN Draining of water Max. load 7 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro grammes with the option selected, which eds with water left in the tub.
  • Page 17 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options Compart Laundry ment SPIN REDUCTION (OUTDOOR) SPORT JACKETS RINSE HOLD 40° - Cold EXTRA RINSE Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 800 rpm Max.

  • Page 18: Helpful Hints And Tips

    Helpful hints and tips Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent - Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options Compart Laundry ment SUPER ECO SPIN REDUCTION Cold RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm EXTRA RINSE Max.

  • Page 19: Temperatures

    Helpful hints and tips Temperatures for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, 95° or 90° tablecloths, sheets...) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, 60°/50° pyjamas..) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g.

  • Page 20: Detergents And Additives

    Helpful hints and tips Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight 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;...

  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft). Degrees of water hardness Level Characteristic...

  • Page 22: Washing Drum

    Care and cleaning 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. 5. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush.
  • Page 23 Care and cleaning • the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: Disconnect the appliance. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. Open the pump door. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Care and cleaning Put the cap back on the emergency emp tying hose and place the latter back in its seat. Screw the pump fully in. 10. 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.

  • Page 25: Frost Precautions

    Care and cleaning 5. Unscrew the hose from the machine. Keep a rug 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 machine and make sure the connection is tight.

  • Page 26: What To Do If

    What to do if… 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.
  • Page 27 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The 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 filter The machine does not fill: are blocked.
  • Page 28 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use an other one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. Unsatisfactory washing results: • Use commercial products to treat the stub born stains.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    Technical data Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a The machine makes an unusual noise: softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine.

  • Page 30: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Consumption values Programme Energy consumption Water consumption Programme duration (KWh) (litres) (Minutes) White Cottons 95° Cottons 60° 1.35 Cotton Energy Saving 1.05 For the duration of the programmes, Programme 60° please refer to the Cottons 40° 0.75 display on the con- trol panel.
  • Page 31 Installation 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. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.

  • Page 32: Positioning And Levelling

    Installation 5. Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum 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.

  • Page 33: Water Inlet

    Installation 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 and can be found inside the machine drum.

  • Page 34: Water-Stop Device

    Installation 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»...
  • Page 35 Electrical connection 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 Centre. Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door.
  • Page 36 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 that you follow these tips: •...
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