Welcome Dear Customer Congratulations on your choice of energy efficient washer dryer. • This washer dryer complies with all current local and national safety requirements. However, inappropriate use could lead to personal injury and damage to property. • Please read the operating instructions carefully before using the washer dryer. They contain important information on safety, use and maintenance.
LAMONA cannot be held liable for the label. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for consequences of an inadequate earthing system damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or (e.g.
• If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must • Take care to ensure that foreign objects (e.g. nails, only be replaced by a LAMONA Service Engineer to pins, coins, paper clips) do not find their way into protect the user from danger.
LAMONA cannot be held liable for damage caused • Your product is designed to work at temperatures by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety between 5 - 35°C.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposing of your old appliance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often from damage during transportation. The packaging contain valuable materials. They also materials should be recycled. contain specific materials, compounds and components, which are essential for their Recycling the packaging reduces the use of raw...
Before using the washer dryer for the first time LAMONA cannot be held responsible for This washer dryer has undergone a complete any incorrect installation of the washer dryer. functional test at the factory and there may be The separate Installation Instructions must some water in the drum and detergent drawer.
Washing environmentally and economically Energy and water saving Choosing the correct function (Pre-wash and Quicker Wash) • Water consumption and energy usage are determined by the size of the load. Select: The most efficient use of the washer dryer is by •...
1 - Prepare the laundry Pre-treating stains • Badly soiled areas and stains should be pretreated using a proprietary stain treatment. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING: Damage due to solvent-based cleaning agents. Cleaning agents containing benzine, stain remover, etc., can damage plastic parts. When pre-treating textiles, make sure that any •...
2 - Load the washer dryer Open the door WARNING: Maximum load when using a drying • Reach behind the door grip and pull the door open. programme. Check the drum for pets or foreign objects before Tip: Note the maximum load for each wash programme. loading with laundry.
3 - Select a programme Programme selection The washer dryer is switched on by turning the Mini Wash & Dry Cottons 1400 programme selector to a wash programme. ° 5Kg Wash & Dry Eco 40-60 1200 1200 ° Anti Allergy Wash &...
4 - Add detergent Detergent dispenser drawer Choosing the detergent type Use detergents suitable for automatic washer dryers. – Depends on the wash programme, fabric type and colour. Observe manufacturer dosing instructions. • Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry.
4 - Add detergent (continued) Adding liquid fabric softener Tips on detergent usage Adjust the detergent dosage to the level of soiling of the laundry and the size of the load. Reduce the amount of detergent with smaller loads (e.g. reduce the amount of detergent by when washing a half load).
5 - Start the programme Starting a programme Adding laundry during a programme • Press the Start/Pause button Laundry can be added or removed at any time, provided that the Door Locked symbol is not The door locks and the programme starts. illuminated on the control panel.
Spinning Final spin speeds - washing/drying Programme for washing Cottons 1400 When a programme is selected, the optimum spin Eco 40-60 1400 speed for that programme will be brightly lit in the Synthetics 1200 control panel. Quick / Rapid 30° 1400 The spin speed may then be adjusted if necessary to Quick / Rapid 30°...
Washing programmes Cottons Cold to 90°C Max. spin speed 1400 Max. load 8 kg Items Durable cotton laundry (sheets, bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, underwear etc.) Press the Quicker Wash function key, programme duration becomes notably shorter but effective washing is ensured thanks to intense washing movements. If the quick wash function is not selected, superior washing and rinsing performance is ensured for your heavily soiled laundry.
Washing programmes (continued) Hand Wash / Woollens Cold to 40°C Max. spin speed 1200 Max. load 1.5 kg Items Woollens / wool blend fabrics - delicate garments. Select the appropriate temperature complying with the tag of your clothes. Your laundry will be washed with very delicate movements to avoid any damage. Quick / Rapid 30°...
Drying programmes WARNING: Maximum load when using a drying programme. The drying function utilizes a condenser system and the cold water tap must be turned on for drying programmes. If only drying small amounts of laundry (2 x pieces max.), use Time-Based Drying. There is a spinning step in the drying programmes Do not dry laundry that contains lace, beads etc.
Auxiliary functions Mini Wash & Dry Cottons Select the desired auxiliary function before starting 1400 ° the programme. 5Kg Wash & Dry Eco 40-60 1200 ° Anti Allergy • If auxiliary functions conflict, the function selected Wash & Dry Synthetics °...
Auxiliary functions (continued) AntiCrease Select by pressing the Spin Speed function button for 1400 ° 3 seconds. 1200 ° • Display will count down ° ° • When activated is displayed. ° The drum will rotate for up to 8 hours to avoid creasing the clothes following the end of a wash programme.
Auxiliary functions (continued) Drying steps Select by pressing the Drying function button. 1400 ° Time based 1200 ° Select either 30, 90 or 150 minutes for the required ° dryness, (Use for very small amounts of laundry). ° ° Extra dry Drying continues until the drying reaches the extra Spin Quicker...
Garment care label symbols Washing Ironing The figure quoted in the bucket is the maximum The number of dots indicates the ironing temperature the garment can be washed at. The temperature. number of bars under the symbol indicates the Hot iron level of agitation permitted.
Detergent and additives The correct detergent Water softeners All detergents produced for automatic washer dryers A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of are suitable. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and detergents in areas with water hardness levels medium dosage recommendations on the packaging.
Cleaning and care Cleaning the external casing and Cleaning the detergent dispenser control panel drawer Washing at low temperatures and the use of liquid WARNING: Risk of electric shock! detergent can lead to a build-up of mould and Mains voltage is present when the washer dryer bacteria in the detergent dispenser drawer.
Cleaning and care (continued) Cleaning the siphon and the Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer compartment compartment channels • Use a bottle brush to remove detergent residues 1. Remove the siphon from compartment and and limescale from the jets inside the detergent clean under warm running water.
Cleaning and care (continued) Cleaning the water intake filters The washer dryer has 2 filters to protect the inlet valve. Check these filters every 6 months or so. Perform this check more often if there are frequent interruptions to the external water supply. Cleaning the filter in the inlet valve Cleaning the filter in the inlet hose First turn off the water supply.
Problem solving If your machine will not drain/empty or spin check the pump filter for debris. Draining remaining water and Open the door in case of power failure cleaning the pump filter In case of a power failure, use the door emergency tag to manually open the door.
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Problem solving (continued) Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be required The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it. Problem Reason Solution...
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Problem solving (continued) Problem Reason Solution Door cannot be opened. Door lock is activated because of the water level in Drain the water by running the Pump or Spin the machine. programme. Machine is heating up the water or it is at the Wait until the programme completes.
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Problem solving (continued) Problem Reason Solution Washing performance is poor: Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Use the recommended amount of detergent appropriate for water hardness and the laundry. Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened. (**) Excessive laundry was loaded in. Do not load the machine in excess.
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(**) Regular drum cleaning is not applied. Clean the drum regularly. CAUTION: If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorised LAMONA Service Agent. Never try to repair a non-functional product yourself. Exclusive to Howdens...
‘Open the door in case of power failure’. CAUTION: If you cannot eliminate the problem although you follow the instructions in this section, consult your dealer or the Authorised LAMONA Service Agent. Never try to repair a non-functional product yourself. Consumption data LAM8900...
Error codes Errors that may be checked / remedied by user and often do not need a service call Error code Description Possible remedy NTC wash error Heater open circuit error Heater continuously active error Fill valve triac short circuit Check hose for kink / Check valve is open Fill valve triac diode error Fill valve takes in water continuously...
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Error code Description Flowmeter and level sensor control error Door locked signal (zero cross) is not received error Operating voltage out of limit error NTC condenser input open circuit error NTC foam input open circuit or NTC foam input short circuit error Air heaters open circuit or Heater channel thermal waste error Over heating drum error...
• Your full contact details. Call the Depot number on your Proof of Purchase Document supplied with the product/kitchen. Call the LAMONA Service Line on: Within UK 0344 460 0006 Within Republic of Ireland 01525 5703 * Product installed within a domestic kitchen or a non-domestic kitchen where 8 or fewer people are using the washing machine.
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Product serial number (Place sticker here) REPRISE À DÉPOSER À DÉPOSER À LA LIVRAISON EN MAGASIN EN DÉCHÈTERIE Cet appareil se recycle Points de collecte sur www.quefairedemesdechets.fr Privilégiez la répara�on ou le don de votre appareil! Product information correct at the time of publication in December 2023. The company has a policy of continuous product development and Howden Joinery Ltd.
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