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  • Page 1 LAVAMAT 86950 A 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 Washing drum Installation Door seal Unpacking Drain pump Positioning and levelling Cleaning the water inlet filters Water inlet Frost precautions Water-stop device Emergency emptying out Water drainage What to do if… Electrical connection Technical data Environment concerns Packaging materials Consumption values Ecological hints Installation instructions...

  • Page 4: Installation

    Safety information • Do not use your appliance 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 maintenance. • This appliance is provided with a white drum light. It is class 1, in accordance with IEC 60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001 standard.

  • Page 5: Child Safety

    Product description Child Safety • This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Page 6 Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Drum light Door opening handle Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Symbols

    Display START/PAUSE button (START/PAUSE) DELAY START button (DELAY START) Display Symbols: Handwash; Child Lock. Display 9.1 - This position shows the water temperature of the washing cycle 9.2 - This position shows the selected spin speed and the following options symbols: NIGHT CYCLE , RINSE HOLD 9.3 - CHILD SAFETY LOCK symbol (CHILD LOCK)

  • Page 9: Delay Start

    First use an animated bar, that indicates the carried out cycle and the remaining one, the duration of the washing program and the end of cycle. Delay start If you have selected the button 8 , the relevant symbol 9.5 appears on the display. After having pressed the button 7 , the selected delay time value (max 20 hours) appears on the right side of the display with the corrisponding symbol.

  • Page 10: Setting The Time

    Personalization The display says to press the button 5 to confirm the language and then the button 4 to change the selection. Press the button 5 twice to confirm your choice. Setting the time After the desired language you must set the time before the first wash. Remember to change the setting time in accordance with daylight-savings time or solar time.

  • Page 11: Return To Main Menu

    Daily use If you wish to activate the acoustic device, press the button 4 in order to select the buzzer menu (BUZZER). Press button 5 to confirm your choice. The line around the corresponding symbol starts blinking in order to indicate that the regulation can be carried out. Press again the button 4 to activate or deactivate the acoustic signal.

  • Page 12: Load The Laundry

    Daily use • the maximum load capacity of the selected programme, (i.e. 8 KG for Cottons; see «Washing Programmes» for the maximum load of each programme), • the actual loading from 0.0 KG to the maximum load provided for the selected washing programme.

  • Page 13: Select The Temperature (Button 2)

    Daily use 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of deter- gent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the prewash phase, pour the deter- gent into the compartment marked If you wish to perform the stain function, pour the stain remover into the compart- ment...

  • Page 14: Programme Options (Button 4)

    Daily use cycle is very noiseless and it can be selected at night or in times with a more economical power rate. On some programmes the rinses will be performed with more water. To empty out the water, please read «At the end of the programme» section in this chapter.

  • Page 15: Extra Rinse

    Daily use This option is recommended for non fast coloured items and for frequently washed items. 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.

  • Page 16: Select The Time Option (Button 6) (Time )

    Daily use Select the TIME option (button 6) (TIME ) The appliance proposes by default the washing cycle for normally soiled laundry. The washing cycle time can be reduced by means of this button. This option can be selected with the washing programmes for COTTONS, SYNTHETICS and DELICATES.

  • Page 17: Interrupting A Programme

    Daily use the previous washing programme. Start the new programme by pressing the button 7 again. The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out. Interrupting a programme Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking.

  • Page 18: 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 REDUCTION - 95°- Cold NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE Main wash - Rinses - Long spin HOLD - PREWASH - Max.
  • Page 19 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Cycle Description Options Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SYNTHETICS SPIN REDUCTION - 60°- Cold NIGHT CYCLE - RINSE Main wash - Rinses - Short spin HOLD - PREWASH - Max. load 4 kg - Reduced load 2 kg STAIN - EXTRA RINSE- Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm SENSITIVE - TIME...
  • Page 20 Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Cycle Description Options Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry SPIN SPIN REDUCTION Drain and long spin Max. load 8 kg Maximum spin speed at 1600 rpm Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selec- ted.

  • Page 21: Helpful Hints And Tips

    Helpful hints and tips Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Detergent Cycle Description Options Compartment Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry QUICK INTENSIVE SPIN REDUCTION / 60° - 40° RINSE HOLD - EXTRA Main wash - Rinses - Short spin RINSE Max.

  • 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

    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 recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent.

  • Page 24: External Cleaning

    Care and cleaning • Use a normal measure of detergent, must be a powder with biological properties. External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thor- oughly. Do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly.

  • Page 25: Door Seal

    Care and cleaning Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and elimi- nate eventual possible objects that could be trap- ped in the fold. Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if: • the machine does not empty and/or spin •...

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filters

    Care and cleaning When no more water comes out, un- screw the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. Put the cap back on the emergency emp- tying hose and place the latter back in its seat.

  • Page 27: Frost Precautions

    Care and cleaning 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the hose from the tap. 3. Clean the filter in the hose with a stiff brush. 4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Make sure the connection is tight. 5.

  • Page 28: Emergency Emptying Out

    What to do if… By doing this, any water remaining in the machine is removed, avoiding ice forming and consequently damage to the appliance. When you use the machine again, make sure that the ambient temperature is above 0°C. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1.
  • Page 29 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. «Please check that the door is closed properly and then press START/PAUSE» • Close the door firmly. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. •...
  • Page 30 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The drain hose is squashed or kinked. «Cannot drain the water. Please check that the filter is clean and then press button START/ PAUSE» • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. «Cannot drain the water.
  • Page 31 What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution The programme is still running. • Wait the end of washing cycle. There is water in the drum. The door will not open: • Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. For opening the door refer to display mes- sage.

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical data 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. Technical data Dimensions Width...

  • Page 33: Installation Instructions

    Installation The consumption data shown on this chart is to be considered purely indicative, as it may vary depending on the quantity and type of laundry, on the inlet water temperature and on the ambient temperature. Installation instructions Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.
  • Page 34 Installation 3. Unscrew the three bolts with the key sup- plied with the machine. 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.

  • Page 35: Positioning And Levelling

    Installation 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. 7. Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph «Water inlet». Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
  • Page 36 Installation 1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose. 2. Connect the hose with the angled con- nection to the machine. Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle the hose to the left or right de- pending on the position of your water tap. 3.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 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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