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- Page 1 LAVAMAT 60840 L - 62840 L User manual Washing Machine...
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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 Environment concerns Ecological hints Packaging materials 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. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. -
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 Drain pump Adjustable feet 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
Display DISPLAY START/PAUSE button DELAY START button Indicator pilot lights Symbols : Rinse Hold, Cold Display Duration of selected programme (7.1) : Duration of selected programme: After selecting a programme, the duration is displayed 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: Indicator Pilot Lights
Indicator pilot lights (10) Child safety lock (7.3) Indicator pilot lights (10) After having pressed the button 8 , the WASHING pilot light ( 10.1 ) comes on. When the pilot light 10.1 comes on this means that the machine is operating. The DOOR pilot light ( 10.2 ) indicates if the door can be opened: •... -
Page 9: Daily Use
Daily use • 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 7.3 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 Or The Rinse Hold Option (Button 3)
Daily use Select the SPIN speed 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 The Start/Pause (Button 8)
Daily use Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8) To start the selected programme, press the button 8 , the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The pilot light 10.1 is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating. The pilot light 10.2 is on to indicate the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, press the button 8 : the corresponding red pilot light starts blinking. -
Page 13: Altering An Option Or A Running Programme
Daily use Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option 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 by resetting it . Turn the programme selector dial to and then to the new programme position. -
Page 14: Helpful Hints And Tips
Stand by : once the programme has finished after a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the display is reduced. By pressing any button the ap- pliance will come out of the energy saving status. Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing... -
Page 15: Detergents And Additives
Helpful hints and tips Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quan- tities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can up- set the delicate balance of nature. -
Page 16: Washing Programmes
Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Cycle Description Options Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry COTTONS/LINEN SPIN , RINSE HOLD , 95°- Cold STAIN , SENSITIVE , Main wash - Rinses - Long spin TIME SAVING , EX- Max. - Page 17 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Cycle Description Options Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry EASY IRON SPIN , RINSE HOLD , 60°- Cold EXTRA RINSE Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 1 kg Synthetic fabrics to be gentle washed and spun.
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Page 18: Care And Cleaning
Care and cleaning Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Cycle Description Options Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SPIN SPIN Drain and long spin Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD option se- lected. -
Page 19: After Each Wash
Care and cleaning cording to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. This will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance. Keeping the door open after a wash will also help to preserve the door seal. -
Page 20: Door Seal
Care and cleaning 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: Short Cotton Programme at maximum temperature and add approx. - Page 21 Care and cleaning Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump cover by turning it anti- clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli- ers, if necessary.
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Page 22: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters
Care and cleaning Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When refitting the pump cover, ensure it is securely re- tightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Cleaning the water inlet filters If the appliance doesn't fill, takes long to fill water, the starting button blinks yellow or the display (if available) shows the relevant alarm (see chapter "What to do if..."... -
Page 23: Emergency Emptying Out
Care and cleaning 7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. -
Page 24: What To Do If
What to do if… What to do if… Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the yellow pilot light of button 8 blinks, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same time some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working:... - Page 25 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. An option or a programme that ends with the water still in the tub or a that eliminates all the The machine does not empty and/or does not spinning phases has been selected.
- Page 26 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The transit bolts and packing have not been re- moved. • Check the correct installation of the appli- ance. The support feet have not been adjusted The machine vibrates or is noisy: • Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.
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Page 27: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Dimensions Width 60 cm Height 85 cm Depth 63 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door. Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa Maximum 0,8 MPa Maximum Load... - Page 28 Installation 1. After removing all the packaging, careful- ly 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.
- Page 29 Installation 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 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.
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Page 30: Positioning And Levelling
Installation Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine. -
Page 31: Water-Stop Device
Installation 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. -
Page 32: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. 2. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. -
Page 33: Environment Concerns
Environment concerns WARNING! Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre. Environment concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. - Page 36 www.electrolux.com...