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LAVAMAT 46210 Washing Machine User Manual...
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Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence.
Contents Contents Warnings Precautions to be taken against frost Description of the appliance Dispenser box Control panel Display Personalisation Child safety Audible signal How to run a wash cycle Loading washing Proportioning of detergents Selecting the programme Selecting the spin speed Selecting options Prewash Stain...
Contents Care and cleaning Descaling the appliance The exterior Dispenser box Drainage filter Water inlet filters Operating problems Warnings Installation Unpacking Untying Water supply Drainage Electrical connection Positioning Environment Disposing of the appliance Protecting the environment The following symbols have been used in this user guide : Important information about concerning your safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
Warnings Warnings Keep this user manual with your appliance. If the appliance is sold or given to another person, please make sure this user manual is included. This way, the new user will have the relevant operating instructions and warnings. These warnings are for the safety of you and others around you.
Warnings Precautions to be taken against frost If your appliance is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, the following precautions must be taken : • Close the tap and disconnect the inlet hose. • Place the end of this hose and the drain hose in a basin on the floor. •...
Description of the appliance Description of the appliance The control panel Lid handle Lever for moving the Filter access cover appliance Adjustable levelling feet Dispenser box Prewash Wash Softener (do not fill above the MAX symbol...
Description of the appliance Control panel Programme selector Display Delay start pushbutton Lights of cycle Pushbuttons and Start/Pause progress their functions pushbutton Display Length of cycle or Delay start Timer delay Child safety countdown...
Description of the appliance Personalisation Child safety This option provides two types of locking : - if the option is activated after the cycle has started, no changes to the options or program are possible. The cycle runs and you must deactivate the option to run a new cycle. - if the option is activated before the cycle has started, the appliance cannot be started.
How to run a wash cycle How to run a wash cycle ? Before you wash laundry in your washing machine for the first time, we re- commend you run a preliminary wash at 95°C, with no laundry but with de- tergent.
How to run a wash cycle other positions). This programme dial can be turned to the right or to the left. If the programme dial is turned while the washing machine is on a washing cycle, the error code “Err” appears in the display window and the START/PAU- button flashes in yellow for a few seconds.
How to run a wash cycle Stain For very dirty or stained washing. A stain removing product can be poured into the prewash compartment in the product dispenser. Sensitive Rinsing action increased by an additional rinse cycle with, at the same time, reduced drum movement (fabric protection).
How to run a wash cycle PAUSE and then DELAY START . Press START/PAUSE to start the cycle. • To change the timer delay period, you must go through the STOP position and reprogram your cycle. The lid will be locked during the delayed start time. If you need to open it, you must first pause the appliance by pressing the START/PAUSE pushbutton.
How to run a wash cycle START/PAUSE button flashes in yellow for several seconds. If you still decide to change the programme, you must cancel the current programme (see below). Cancelling the programme If you want to cancel the programme, turn the programme selector to the STOP position.
Washing guide Washing guide Sorting and preparing the washing • Sort washing by type and care label (refer to International symbols section below) : normal wash for tough fabrics which can withstand intense washing and spinning cycles ; delicate wash for delicate fabrics which need to be treated with care.
Washing guide Detergents and additives Only use detergents and additives designed for use in a washing machine. Re- fer to manufacturer’s recommendations and also Dispenser box and Using the right amount of detergent sections. We do not recommend mixing different types of detergents. This may spoil the washing.
Washing guide International symbols NORMAL WASH Wash at 95°C Wash at 60°C Wash at 40°C Wash at 30°C Hand wash Do not wash DELICATE WASH BLEACHING Whitewashing (bleach) allowed (cold only and in diluted No whitewashing (bleach) solution) IRONING High temperature Mid temperature Low temperature Do not iron...
Programmes table Programmes table All the possibilities are not listed here, only the settings which are customary and sound in practice. Programme / Type of washing Load Possible options Cottons : White or colour, e.g., normally soiled 5,5 kg Prewash work clothes, bed linen, table linen, body linen, towels.
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Programmes table Drain : Runs an empty cycle after a Rinse hold or 5,5 kg (Night Silence Plus). Spin : A spin cycle from 400 to 1000 rpm after a 5,5 kg Delay start Rinse hold (or Night silence plus). 30 min : Ideal for laundry which just needs 2,5 kg Delay start...
Technical specifications Technical specifications DIMENSIONS Height 850 mm Width 400 mm Depth 600 mm LINE VOLTAGE / FREQUENCY 230 V / 50 Hz POWER CONSUMPTION 2300 W WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar) Maximum 0,8 MPa (8 bar) Connection to water supply Type 20x27 This appliance conforms to the CEE 89-336 directive concerning the limiting of radio-electric interference and the 2006/95/CE directive concerning electrical...
Care and cleaning Care and cleaning Unplug the appliance before cleaning. Descaling the appliance It is not generally necessary to remove limescale from the appliance if the de- tergent product is properly dosed. If it becomes necessary to remove limescale, use a commercially available special non-corrosive product specifically designed for washing machines.
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Care and cleaning 3. Clean the two parts of the detergent dispenser under running water. 4. Re-assemble the two parts of 5. Reposition the detergent dis- the detergent dispenser. penser.
Care and cleaning Drainage filter Clean the filter located at the base of the appliance regularly : 1. Open the door, with the aid of 2. Place a bowl underneath it. a screwdriver, for example. Turn the plug anti-clockwise until it is vertical and can release the residual water.
Care and cleaning 5. Put it back in. 6. Screw in the plug. 7. Close the door again. Water inlet filters Unscrew the ends of the water inlet pipe and clean the filters.
Operating problems Operating problems Numerous checks were carried out on your appliance before it left the factory. However, should you notice a malfunction, please refer to the sections below before contacting the after-sales service. Problems Causes The washing machine doesn’t •the appliance isn’t plugged in correctly, the electrical start or doesn’t fill : installation isn’t working,...
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Operating problems Problems Causes the wash cycle is much too •the water inlet filters are dirty, long: •the power or water supply has been cut off, •the motor overheating detector has been activated, •the water inlet temperature is lower than usual, •the foam detection security system has been activated (too much detergent) and the washing machine has begun draining the foam,...
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Operating problems Problems Causes Softener runs directly into the •you have gone past the MAX indicator. drum when filling the dispenser box : * Depending on model. ** On some models, the audible signals can sound. *** After solving any problems, press the START/PAUSE pushbutton to restart the interrupted programme.
Warnings Warnings • This appliance is heavy. Take care when moving it. • The appliance must have the transit bolts removed before use. If all protective transit devices are not removed, this could cause damage to the appliance or to neighbouring cabinets or furniture. The appliance must be unplugged from the electricity supply when the transit bolts are being removed.
Installation Installation Remove all protective packaging for transit before using for the first time. Keep in case needed for future transit : Transporting a non-secured appliance may damage internal components and cause leakages and malfunctions. The appliance can also be damaged through physical contact. Unpacking 1.
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Installation 5. Lift the detergent dispenser out 6. Remove the block immobilising upwards. the drum. 7. Replace the detergent dispen- ser.
Installation To install your washing machine at the same level as surrounding furniture, proceed as follows : Operation 1. Operation 2. Water supply Install the supplied water inlet hose at the rear of your washing machine by proceeding as follows (Do not reuse an old hose) : Operation 1.
Installation Operation 3. Operation 4. Open the water inlet tap. Check there are no leaks. The water inlet hose can not be extended. If it is too short, please contact the after-sales service. Drainage The connector at the end of the flexible hose can be attached to all common types of standpipe.
Installation Air must be able to enter the end of the hose, to avoid any risk of siphoning. The drain hose must never be stretched. If it is too short, contact a tradesper- son. Electrical connection This washing machine must only be connected in single-phased 230 V. Check the fuse size : 10 A for 230 V.
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Installation 3.When the appliance is stable, hold the foot against the floor and raise the collar as far as it will...
Environment Environment Disposing of the appliance All materials carrying the symbol are recyclable. Dispose of them at a waste collection site (enquire at your local council) for collection and recycling. When disposing of your appliance, remove all parts which could be dangerous to others : cut off the power supply cable at the base of the appliance.
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