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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 16950A3 User manual Washer Dryer...

  • 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 Washing drum Unpacking Door seal Positioning and levelling Drain pump Rubber feet kit (4055126249) Cleaning the water inlet filters Water inlet Frost precautions Water-stop device Emergency emptying out Water drainage WHAT TO DO IF… ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CONSUMPTION VALUES ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Packaging materials TECHNICAL DATA...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Safety information • Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. • Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, cleaning and main- tenance. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs car- ried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning.

  • Page 5: Child Safety

    Product description • Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-through-to- dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer. •...

  • Page 6: Detergent Dispenser Drawer

    Control panel Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for prewash phase or stain re- mover. The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac- tion phase in the main wash.

  • Page 7: Display

    Programme selector dial SPIN reduction button AUTODRY button DRYING TIME button OPTION button OK button START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Display Display 9.1 - Spin Speed indicator, RINSE HOLD , NIGHT CYCLE - symbols 9.2 - Drying degree indicator, allowed by the set programme: IRON DRY , CUPBOARD - symbols, selectable by pressing the button 3;...
  • Page 8 If the OVERDOSAGE symbol lights up at the end of the programme, it indicates that too much detergent has been used. 9.4 - 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 washing or drying programme.

  • Page 9: First Use

    First use FIRST USE • Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instruc- tions. • Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. • Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.

  • Page 10: Washing Only

    Daily use Washing Only Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of de- tergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the prewash phase or to...

  • Page 11: Select The Spin Speed, Night Cycle Or Rinse Hold Option (Button 2)

    Daily use 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. The machine will not perform the new selected programme.

  • Page 12: Prewash Option

    Daily use For the compatibility among the options and the washing programmes see chapter «Wash- ing Programmes». PREWASH option Select this option if you wish your laundry to be prewashed at 30°C before the main wash. The Prewash ends with a short spin in programmes for cotton and synthetic fabrics, where- as in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained.

  • Page 13: Select The Start/Pause (Button 7)

    Daily use Select the START/PAUSE (button 7) To start the selected programme, press the button 7, the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The DOOR symbol appears on the display to indicate that the appliance has started operat- ing and the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 7: the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking.

  • Page 14: Interrupting A Programme

    Interrupting a programme Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.
  • Page 15 Use - Drying By pressing Drying Time button it is also possible to dry up to 6 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table). The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.

  • Page 16: Use - Washing And Drying

    Use - Washing and Drying If you need to open the door before or during the anti-crease phase or to interrupt it, press any button or turn the programme selector dial to any programme position (except O. The door can be opened immediately or after a few minutes depending on the model. (In any case do not try to open the door if it is locked!) .

  • Page 17: Fluff In The Garments

    CAUTION! Do not use a dosing device/ball when carrying out a washing and drying pro- gramme. Load the laundry. Add detergent and fabric softener. Switch the machine on: turn the selector dial to the required washing programme/fab- ric. Press the relevant buttons to set the required options. If possible, do not set a spin speed lower than that proposed by the appliance to avoid too long a drying time therefore saving energy.

  • Page 18: Washing Programmes

    Washing programmes WASHING PROGRAMMES Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Detergent Com- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options partment Laundry COTTONS/LINEN SPIN REDUCTION 95° and 60° NIGHT CYCLE Main wash - Rinses - Long spin at the maximum spin RINSE HOLD speed PREWASH...
  • Page 19 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Detergent Com- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options partment Laundry EASY IRON SPIN REDUCTION 40° RINSE HOLD Main wash - Rinses - Short spin at 1200 rpm PREWASH Max.
  • Page 20 Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Detergent Com- Cycle Description - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Options partment Laundry SPIN SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin at the maximum spin speed Max. load 8 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the option selected, which ends with water left in the tub.

  • Page 21: Drying Programmes

    Drying Programmes DRYING PROGRAMMES Automatic Programmes Degree of Drying Type of Fabric Max Load EXTRA DRY Cotton and linen (bath- 4 kg Ideal for towelling material robes, bath towels, etc) CUPBOARD DRY Cotton and linen (bath- Suitable for items to put away without iron- robes, bath towels, etc) 4 kg CUPBOARD DRY...

  • Page 22: Before Loading The Laundry

    Helpful hints and tips Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. New coloured items may run in the first wash; they should therefore be washed separately the first time. Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers.

  • Page 23: Quantity Of Detergent To Be Used

    Drying Hints The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the con- centrated detergent.

  • Page 24: Garment Labels

    Care and cleaning The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. Your appliance incorporates a re-circulation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Wash

    Care and cleaning 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: •...

  • Page 26: Door Seal

    Care and cleaning Programme: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent. Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and objects that could be trapped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: •...
  • Page 27 Care and cleaning When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump cover by turning it an- ti-clockwise and remove the filter. Use pliers, if necessary. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover. Clean the filter under a tap, to remove any traces of fluff.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Care and cleaning Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn't fill, it takes a long time to fill with water, the starting button blinks yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..." for more details), check if the water inlet filters are blocked .

  • Page 29: Frost Precautions

    What to do if… Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap; 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;...
  • Page 30 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. • 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. •...
  • Page 31 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. • Reduce the detergent quantity or use anoth- er 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;...
  • Page 32 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distrib- uted in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may hap- pen several times before the unbalance disap- Spinning starts late or the machine does not pears and normal spinning can resume.

  • Page 33: Consumption Values

    Consumption values If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact our service centre. Before telephoning, make a note of the model, serial number and pur- chase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. CONSUMPTION VALUES Programme Energy consumption...

  • Page 34: Installation Instructions

    Installation Maximum Load Cotton 8 kg Maximum Dry Load Cotton 4 Kg Cotton Big Capacity 6 Kg Synthetic 3 Kg Spin Speed Maximum 1600 rpm INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again.
  • Page 35 Installation Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers.

  • Page 36: Positioning And Levelling

    Installation Open the porthole, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyrene block fitted on the door seal. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plas- tic plug caps supplied in the bag con- taining the instruction booklet.

  • Page 37: Rubber Feet Kit (4055126249)

    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. Rubber feet kit (4055126249) Available from your authorized dealer.

  • Page 38: Water-Stop Device

    Installation Water-stop device The inlet hose is provided 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 oc- cur, turn the water tap off and refer to your Serv- ice Centre to replace the hose.

  • Page 39: Electrical Connection

    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 40: Packaging Materials

    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 collec- tion containers. Ecological hints To save water, energy and to help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these tips: •...
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