User manual AEG L64840

LAVAMAT 62840/64840/66840 User manual Washing machine 2 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. In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our 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. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance General information and tips Environmental information Contents 3 Contents Instruction for the user Safety information Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel First use Personalization Acoustic signals 6 6-8 9 9 10 10 11 11 Daily use Laod the laundry Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Select the required programme Select the spin speed or the Rinse Hold option Programm option button Select the Prewash option Select the Stain option Select the Sensitive option Select the Quick option Display Select the Start/Pause Select the Delay Start Programme progress display Select an additional rinse Altering an option or a running programme Interrupting a programme Cancelling a programme Opening the door after the programme has started 11 11 11 12 13 13 14 14 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 18 18 18 4 Contents At the end of the programme Child safety lock 18 18 Washing programmes Programme informations Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Temperatures Before loading the laundry Maximum loads Laundry weights Removing stains Detergents and additives Quantity of detergent to be used Degrees of water hardness 20-21 22 23-27 23 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 International wash code symbols Care and cleaning Descaling After each wash Maintenance wash External cleaning Detegent dispenser drawer Washing drum Door seal Drain pump Water inlet filter Emergency emptying out Frost precautions 28 29-33 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 Something not working Techinical Data 34-37 38 Contents 5 Consumption value Installation Unpacking Positioning and levelling Water inlet Water drainage Electrical connection Permanent connection 39 40-44 40 42 42 43 44 44 Enviroment concerns Packaging materials Old machine Ecological hints 45 45 45 45 Guarantee Customer service centres 46 47 6 Safety information Instruction for the user Safety information Prior to using for the first time The safety of AEG/ELECTROLUX appliances complies with the industry standards and with legal requirements on the safety of appliances. However, as manufacturers, we feel it is our duty to provide the following safety notes. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Before first starting up, check the machine for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged machine. If parts are damaged, contact your supplier. If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures: Store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time. General safety It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. During high temperature wash programmes the door glass may get hot. Do not touch it! Make sure that small pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this, please check into the drum before using. Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine. Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener and detergent. Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations of quantities. Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for such items to slip down between the tub and the inner drum. Safety information 7 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, clean and maintenance. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts. Installation This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. 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. See relevant section in the user manual. After having installed the appliance, check that it is not pressing or standing on its electrical supply cable, inlet hose and drain hose. If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely Always be sure, that there is no water leakage from hoses and their connections after the installation. If the appliance is installed in a location subject to frost, please read the «dangers of freezing» chapter. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Use This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. 8 Safety information Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing. Underwired bras must NOT be machine washed. Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed. If volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment before placing in the machine. Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself. Never use the washing machine if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the washing machine is accessible. 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. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The packaging components (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children's reach. Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach. Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To avoid this the machine incorporates special feature. To activate this device, rotate the button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal. If necessary use a coin. To disable this device and restore the possibility of closing the door, rotate the button anticlockwise until the groove is vertical. Product description 9 Product description Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. 1 2 3 Detergent dispenser drawer Control panel Door opening handle 4 5 6 Rating plate Drain pump Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Action phase in the main wash. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash. Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch). 10 Control panel Control panel ECO OPFRISSEN RAFRAICHIR CENTRIFUG. ESSORAGE POMPEN VIDANGE SPOELEN RINCAGES UIT ARRET 95 KATOEN BLANC/COULEURS LOOPTIJD TEMPS RESTANT STARTUITSTEL DEPART DIFFERE 60 40-60 MIX 40 30 60 SYNTHETICA SYNTH. 1200 900 700 500 HOOFDWAS LAVAGE DEUR PORTE SPOELEN RINCAGE START/PAUZE DEPART/PAUSE WOL/ZIJDE LAINE/SOIE 30 40 30 40 40 30 40 50 STRIJKVRIJ PLUS REPASSAGE FACILE PLUS CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TIJD ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE TACHES SENSIBLES TEMPS FIJNE WAS LINGE DELICATS SILENT SYSTEM 62840 1 1 2 3 4 5 Programme selector dial Spin reduction button «Prewash» button «Stain» button «Sensitive» button 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 67 8 9 10 «Quick» button Display «Start/Pause» button «Delay Start» button Programme progress display First Use Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum. Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. Then run a cotton cycle at 95°C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawer and start the machine. Use 11 Personalization Acoustic signals 1200 900 700 500 CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TIJD The machine is provided of an acoustic device, ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE TACHES SENSIBLES TEMPS which sounds in the following cases: at the end of the cycle in the event of operating problems By pressing the «Prewash» and «Stain» buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds, the acoustic signal is deactivated (except for the events of operating problems). By pressing these 2 buttons again, the the acoustic signal is reactivated. Daily Use Load the laundry 1. Open the door by carefully pulling the door handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. 2. Close firmly the door. You must hear a click during closing. Attention! Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Your new appliance was designed to reduce water, energy and detergent consumption. 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of detergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment and, if you wish to carry out the prewash phase or to perform the stain function , pour it into the compartment marked . 12 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 You can choose the right programme for any ECO 95 type of laundry following the descriptions on 60 the washing programme tables (see Washing 40-60 MIX 40 Programmes). 30 Turn the programme selector dial to the 60 required programme. The programme selector 50 30 40 40 determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. 30 30 40 40 water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry. The Start/Pause light starts to flash and the Display shows the duration of the selected programme. The selector dial is divided into following sections: Cottons Synthetics Delicates Wool, Silk and Handwash Special programme: Rinses, Drain, Spin Refresh Economy programme (ECO) The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position O (UIT/ARRET) to Reset programme/Switching OFF of the machine. At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position O, to switch the machine off. Attention! If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the Yellow Start/Pause pilot light will flash 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. UIT ARRET OPFRISSEN RAFRAICHIR CENTRIFUG. ESSORAGE POMPEN VIDANGE SPOELEN RINCAGES WOL/ZIJDE LAINE/SOIE FIJNE WAS LINGE DELICATS KATOEN BLANC/COULEURS SYNTHETICA SYNTH. STRIJKVRIJ PLUS REPASSAGE FACILE PLUS Use 13 Select the spin speed or the rinse hold option Press the Spin 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. 1200 900 The relevant light will light up. 700 500 Maximum speed are: Lavamat 62840: CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TIJD ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE TACHES SENSIBLES 1200 rpm for all type of fabrics. TEMPS Lavamat 64840: for cottons and ECO: 1400 rpm. for synthetics, wool, handwash and delicate fabrics: 1200 rpm. Lavamat 66840: for cottons and ECO: 1600 rpm. for synthetics, wool, handwash and delicate fabrics: 1200 rpm. Rinse Hold : by selecting this option the water of the last rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics from creasing. When the programme has finished the display shows a 0 flashing, the pilot lights Door (Deur/Porte) goes on, the Start/Pause light is off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out. To empty the water out: turn the programme selector dial to O select the Drain or Spin programme reduce the spin speed if needed, by means of the relevant button depress Start/Pause button when the programme has finished the display shows a 0 flashing. the pilot lights Door (Deur/Porte) goes off and the door can be opened. Programme option button Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the Start/Pause button. When these buttons are pressed, the corresponding pilot lights come on. When they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out. If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated yellow pilot light of the Start/Pause button flashes for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds. 14 Use Important! For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter Washing Porgrammes. Select the 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, whereas in the programmes for delicate fabrics the water is only drained. The relevant light will light up. 1200 900 700 500 CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TIJD ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE TACHES SENSIBLES TEMPS Select the Stain option 1200 900 Select this option to treat heavily soiled or 700 500 stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TIJD phase). The relevant light will light up. ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE TACHES SENSIBLES TEMPS This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C. Attention! If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into compartment . Select the Sensitive option By depressing this button the washing intensity will be reduced. The machine adds one rinse in the programmes for Cotton and Synthetics. This option is recommended for non fast coloureds items. 1200 900 700 500 CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TIJD ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE TACHES SENSIBLES TEMPS Select the Quick option This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the washing machine. By pressing this button, the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry. 1200 900 700 500 CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TIJD ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE TACHES SENSIBLES TEMPS Use 15 On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time. The maximum load is 6 kg for cottons and 2 kg for synthetics and delicates. By pressing this button twice, the relative pilot light remains lit, the washing duration will be reduced to wash lightly soiled laundry or items that have been used or worn for a short time. On the display will be visualized the decreased washing time. The maximum load is 3 kg for cottons and 1,5 kg for synthetics and delicates. Display The display shows the following information: Duration of the 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. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute. LOOPTIJD TEMPS RESTANT Delay The selected delay (20 hours max) set by TEMPS RESTANT means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously selected programme is displayed. The Delay Start icon will appear on the display. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour and then, when 1 hours remain, the time decreases every minute. LOOPTIJD Incorrect option selection If an option which is not compatible with the set wash programme is selected, the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds and the yellow Start/Pause light start flashing. LOOPTIJD TEMPS RESTANT 16 Use Alarm codes In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example E20 (see paragraph «Something not working»). LOOPTIJD TEMPS RESTANT End of programme When the programme has finished a flashing zero is displayed, the «Door» pilot light and the Start/Pause light go out and the door can be opened. LOOPTIJD TEMPS RESTANT Select the «Start/Pause» To start the selected programme, press the HOOFDWAS LOOPTIJD LAVAGE DEUR TEMPS RESTANT Start/Pause button; the corresponding red PORTE SPOELEN RINCAGE pilot light stops flashing. The washing pilot light «Hoofdwas/Lavage» START/PAUZE DEPART/PAUSE is on to indicate that the appliance starts operating. The door pilot light «Deur/Porte» is on to indicate the door is locked. To interrupt a programme which is running, depress the Start/Pause button: the corresponding red pilot light starts to flash. To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the Start/Pause button again. If you have chosen a delayed start, the machine will begin the countdown. If an incorrect option is selected, the integrated yellow pilot light of the Start/Pause button flashes for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds. Select the Delay Start Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the Delay Start button repeatedly, to select the desired delay. The selected delay time value (up to 20 hours) will appear on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the programme will appear again. LOOPTIJD TEMPS RESTANT STARTUITSTEL DEPART DIFFERE Use 17 You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the Start/Pause button. The wash programme can be delayed from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this button. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press Start/Pause button to put the machine in pause. Add the laundry, close the door and press Start/Pause button again. Selecting the delayed start. Select the programme and the required options. Select the delay start. Depress «Start/Pause» button: the machine starts its hourly countdown. The programme will start after the selected delay has expired. Cancelling the delayed start set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button; depress Delay Start button once until the symbol 0' is displayed.; press the Start/Pause button again to start the programme. Important! The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again. The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you need to open the door, you must first set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the Start/Pause button and then wait some minutes. After you have closed the door, press the Start/Pause button again. The Delay Start can not be selected with Drain programme. Programme progress display LAVAGE After having pressed the Start/Pause DEUR button, the «wash» pilot lights comes on. PORTE SPOELEN When the pilot light «wash» comes on this RINCAGE means that the machine is performing the washing cycle. The «door» pilot light indicates if the door can be opened: light on: the door cannot be opened. The appliance is running. light off: the door can be opened. The washing programme is finished. When the appliance is performing additional rinses the Extra Rinse pilot light comes on. HOOFDWAS 18 Use Select an additional rinse This appliance is designed for saving water. 900 700 However, for people with a very delicate 500 skin (allergic to detergents) it may be necessary to rinse the laundry using an CENTRIFUG. VOORWAS ESSORAGE PRELAVAGE extra quantity of water (extra rinse). Press simultaneously the Spin Speed and Prewash buttons for some seconds: the Extra Rinse (Spoelen+/Rinçage+) pilot light comes on in the programme progress display. This function stays permanently on. To remove it press the same buttons again until the Extra Rinse light goes off. START/PAUZE DEPART/PAUSE 1200 HOOFDWAS LAVAGE DEUR PORTE SPOELEN RINCAGE 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 Start/Pause button. Changing a running programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to O and then to the new programme position. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out. Start the new programme by depressing the Start/Pause button again. Interrupting a programme Depress the Start/Pause button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme. Cancelling a programme Turn the selector dial to O to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme. Opening the door after the programme has started First set the machine to pause by pressing the Start/Pause button. After some minutes goes off, the door can be opened. If the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating, that the water level is above the bottom edge of the door. In this case the door can not be opened. If you cannot open the door but you need to open it you have to switch the machine off by turning the selector dial to O. After about some minutes the door can be opened (pay attention to the water level and temperature!). Use 19 At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically, the Start/Pause light goes off and a flashing 0 will appear on the display. If the Rinse Hold option have been selected, the «Door» pilot light illuminates, a flashing 0 will appear on the display, the Start/Pause light goes off and the door remains locked to indicate that the water must be emptied out before opening the door. To empty out the water please read the steps on the Rinse Hold option paragraph. Turn the programme selector dial to «O» to switch the machine off. Remove the laundry from the drum and carefully check that the drum is empty. If you do not intend to carry out another wash, close the water tap. Leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant smells. Child safety lock This device permits you to leave the LOOPTIJD TEMPS RESTANT appliance unsupervised without having the worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance. VLEKKEN BEHOEDZAAM TACHES SENSIBLES This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working. There are two different ways to set this option: before pressing the «Start/Pause»: it will be impossible to start the machine. after pressing the «Start/Pause» it will be impossible to change any other programme or option. To enable (disable) this option press simoultaneously for about 6 seconds «Stain» and «Sensitive» buttons until the icon appears (disappears) on (from) the display. 20 Washing programmes Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Cottons 95°-60° Type of laundry White cotton: e.g. sheets, tablecloths, household linen. Coloured cotton: work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels. Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, Options Description of programme Main wash from 95°C Spin speed/Rinse hold to 60°C Prewash, Stain, Sensitive, 3 rinses Quick, Extra Rinse Long spin Spin speed/Rinse hold Prewash, Stain*, Sensitive, Quick, Extra Rinse Spin speed/Rinse hold Prewash, Stain*, Sensitive, Quick, Extra Rinse Main wash from 60°C to 30°C 3 rinses Long spin Main wash from 60°C to 30°C 3 rinses Short spin Main wash at 40°C 4 rinses Short spin Main wash from 40°C to 30°C 3 rinses Short spin Cottons 40°-30° 40-60 MIX Synthetics 60°-50°-40°-30° coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. Synthetics to be gentle washed and spun. Synthetics Easy Iron 40° Spin speed/Rinse hold Prewash, Extra Rinse Delicates 40°-30° Delicate fabrics: for example curtains Special programme for hand washing fabrics. and specially tested programme for wool garments bearing the «Pure new wool, nonshrink, machine washable» label. Spin speed/Rinse hold Prewash, Stain*, Sensitive, Quick, Extra Rinse Handwash Wool, Silk 40°-30°- Spin speed/Rinse hold Main wash from 30°C to (Cold) 3 rinses Short spin * Stain option can be selected only at the temperature of 40°C or higher. Washing programmes 21 Washing programmes Programme/ Temperature Rinses Type of laundry Separate rinse cycle for hand washed items. For emptying out the last rinse water in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Separate spin for all type of fabric. Quick wash for sport items, or cotton and synthetics items lightly soiled or worn once. White and coloured cotton economy, lightly-heavy soiled items, shirts, underwear. For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off. Options Spin speed/Rinse hold Extra Rinse Description of programme 3 rinses Long spin Drain Draining of water Spin Spin speed Drain and long spin Main wash at 30°C 2 rinses Short spin Refresh Spin speed ECO Spin speed/Rinse hold Main wash at 60°C Prewash, Stain, Sensitive, 2 rinses Quick, Extra Rinse Long spin Off/O Type of fabric Cottons Synthethics and Delicates 40° Easy Iron Wool and Handwash Refresh Max. Load 6 kg 3 kg 1,5 kg 2 kg 2 kg 22 Programme informations Programme informations 40° Easy Iron Selecting this programme the laundry is gently washed and spun to avoid any creasing. In this way ironing is easier. Furthermore the machine will perform additional rinses. /Silk Washing programme for machine washable wool as well as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics with the "hand washing" care symbol . With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final spin at maximum speed. The spin speed can be reduced by depressing the Spin Speed Reduction button. For emptying out the water of the last rinse in programmes with the Rinse Hold option. Turn first the programme selector dial to O, then select programme Drain and depress the Start/Pause button. Separate spin for hand washed garments and after programmes with Rinse Hold option. Before selecting this programme the selector dial must be turned to O. You can choose the speed by means of the relevant button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun. This programme can be selected with the following options: Spin Speed Reduction and Delay Start. This programme must be used for slightly soiled cotton items. Max. load: 2 kg Washing temperature: 30°C Programme duration: 30 minutes Final spin speed: 1200 r.p.m. This programme can be selected for slightly or normally soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain a good washing efficiency by saving energy. To reset a programme and to switch off the machine turn the selector dial to O. Now can a new programme be selected. Wool Handwash Rinses Drain Spin Refresh ECO OFF/O Preparing the wash cycle 23 Preparing the wash cycle Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Temperatures 95° or 90° 60°/50° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...). for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....) in linen, cotton or synthetic fibres and for lightly soiled white cotton (e.g. underwear). for delicate items (e.g. net curtains), mixed laundry including synthetic fibres and woollens bearing the label «pure new wool, machine washable, non-shrink». 40°-30°- Cold 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. Make sure that no metal objects are left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins, pins). Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes. Remove persistent stains before washing. Rub particularly soiled areas with a special detergent or detergent paste. Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks or tie them up in a bag or net. 24 Preparing the wash cycle Maximum loads Recommended loads are indicated in the washing programme charts. General rules: Cotton, linen: drum full but not too tightly packed; Synthetics: drum no more than half full; Delicate fabrics and woollens: drum no more than one third full. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Washing a maximum load makes the most efficient use of water and energy. For heavily soiled laundry, reduce the load size. Laundry weights The following weights are indicative: bathrobe napkin quilt cover sheet pillow case tablecloth towelling towel tea cloth night dress ladies' briefs man's work shirt man's shirt man's pyjamas blouse men's underpants 1200 g 100 g 700 g 500 g 200 g 250 g 200 g 100 g 200 g 100 g 600 g 200 g 500 g 100 g 100 g Preparing the wash cycle 25 Removing stains Stubborn stains may not be removed by just water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to treat them prior to washing. Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For dried stains, soak overnight in water with a special detergent then rub in the soap and water. : Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain; treat several times. Dried grease stains: moisten with turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface and dab the stain with the fingertips and a cotton cloth. Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used cold. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain. Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste. (*) do not use acetone on artificial silk. 26 Preparing the wash cycle Detergents and additives Good washing results also depend on the choice of detergent and use of the correct quantities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in large quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of detergent will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature and degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this appliance: powder detergents for all types of fabric, powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C max) and woollens, liquid detergents, preferably for low temperature wash programmes (60°C max) for all types of fabric, or special for woollens only. The detergent and any additives must be placed in the appropriate compartments of the dispenser drawer before starting the wash programme. If using concentrated powder or liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. The washing machine incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Pour liquid detergent into the dispenser drawer compartment marked just before starting the programme. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked before starting the wash programme. Follow the product manufacturer's recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Quantity of detergent to be used The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Follow the product manufacturers' instructions on quantities to use. Use less detergent if: · you are washing a small load, · the laundry is lightly soiled, · large amounts of foam form during washing. Preparing the wash cycle 27 Degrees of water hardness Water hardness is classified in so-called "degrees" of hardness. Information on hardness of the water in your area can be obtained from the relevant water supply company, or from your local authority. Note: A water softener must be added when water has a medium-high degree of hardness (from degree of hardness II). Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The quantity of detergent can then always be adjusted to degree of hardness I (= soft). Level 1 2 3 4 Characteristic soft medium hard very hard Degrees of water hardness German French °dH °T.H. 0-7 0-15 8-14 16-25 15-21 26-37 > 21 > 37 28 International wash code symbols International wash code symbols These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash 95 Max. wash temperature 95°C Delicate wash 60 Max. wash temperature 60°C 40 Max. wash temperature 40°C 30 Max. wash temperature 30°C 60 40 40 30 Hand wash Do not wash at all Bleaching Bleach in cold water Do not bleach Ironing Hot iron max 200°C Warm iron max 150°C Lukewarm iron max 110°C Do not iron Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents Dry cleaning in perchlorethylene, petrol, pure alcohol, R 111 & R 113 Dry cleaning in petrol, pure alcohol and R 113 Do not dry clean high temperature low temperature Drying Flat On the line On clothes hanger Tumble dry Do not tumble dry Care and cleaning 29 Care and cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according 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. 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: · The drum should be empty of laundry. · Select the hottest cotton wash programme. · 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 thoroughly. Important: do not use methylated spirits, solvents or similar products to clean the cabinet. Detergent dispenser drawer The detergent dispenser drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent dispenser drawer by pulling it firmly. 30 Care and cleaning Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. Clean all parts with water. Put the conditioner insert in as far as it will go, so that it is firmly in place. Clean all parts of the washing machine, especially the nozzles in the top of the washing-in chamber, with a brush. 6. Insert the detergent dispenser drawer in the guide rails and push it in. 2. 3. 4. 5. Washing drum Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap water containing iron. Important! 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: COTTONS/LINEN 95, press the QUICK WASH button, add approx. 1/4 measuring cup of detergent. Door seal Check from time to time the door seal and eliminate eventual possible objects that could be trapped in the fold. Care and cleaning 31 Drain pump The pump should be inspected regularly and particularly if · the machine does not empty and/or spin · the machine makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. Proceed as follows: 1. Disconnect the appliance. 2. If necessary wait until the water has cooled down. 3. Open the pump door. 4. Place a container close to the pump to collect any spillage. 5. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 6. When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the pump. 7. Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. 32 Care and cleaning 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door. Warning! When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the cover, ensure it is securely retightened so as to stop leaks and young children being able to remove it. Water inlet filter If you notice that the machine is taking longer to fill, check that the filter in the water inlet hose is not blocked. 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. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3. if necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; 4. open the the pump door; 5. place a bowl on the floor and place the end of the emergency emptying hose into the bowl. Remove its cap. The water should drain by gravity into the bowl. Whe the bowl is full, put the cap back on the hose. Empty the bowl. Repeat the procedure until water stops flowing out; 6. clean the pump if necessary as previously described; Care and cleaning 33 7. replace the emergency emptying hose in its seat after having plugged it; 8. screw the pump again and close the door. Frost precautions If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: 1. Close the water tap and unscrew the water inlet hose from the tap. 2. 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. 3. Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again. 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. Important! Every time you drain the water through the emergency emptying hose you must pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer and then run the drain programme. This will activate the ECO VALVE device avoiding that part of the detergent remains unused at next washing. 34 Something not working Something not working 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 Start/Pause pilot light flashes, one of the following alarm codes appears on the display and at the same some acoustic signals sound every 20 seconds to indicate that the machine is not working: · E10 : problem with the water supply · E20 : problem with the water draining · E40 : door open. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause button to restart the programme. If after all checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre. Problem Possible cause/Solution The door has not been closed. E40 · Close firmly the door. The plug is not properly inserted in the power socket. · Insert the plug into the power socket. There is no power at the socket. · Please check your domestic electrical installation. The main fuse has blown. · Replace the fuse. The selector dial is not correctly positioned and the Start/Pause button has not been depressed. · Please turn the selector dial and press the Start/Pause button again. The delay start has been selected. · If the laundry are to be washed immediately, cancel the delay start. The water tap is closed. E10 · Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. E10 · Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose is blocked.E10 · Clean the water inlet hose filter. The door is not properly closed. E40 · Close firmly the door. The washing machine does not start: The machine does not fill: Something not working 35 Problem The machine fills then empties immediately: Possible cause/Solution The end of the drain hose is too low. · Refer to relevant paragraph in «water drainage» section. The drain hose is squashed or kinked. E20 · Check the drain hose connection. The drain pump is clogged. E20 · Clean the drain pump. The option has been selected. · Disable the option . The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. · Redistribute the laundry.. Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. · Reduce the detergent quantity or use another 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; check to see if it is damp. · Check the water inlet hose connection. The drain hose is damaged. · Change it with a new one. The cap on the emergency emptying hose has not been replaced after cleaning the pump. · Put the cap back on the emergency emptying and place the latter back in its seat. Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. · Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. · Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains. The correct temperature was not selected. · Check if you have selected the correct temperature. Excessive laundry load. · Introduce into the drum less laundry. The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: 36 Something not working Problem Cause possible/Solution The programme is still running. · Wait the end of washing cycle. The door lock has not been released. · Wait some minutes. There is water in the drum. · Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water. The transit bolts and packing have not been removed. · Check the correct installation of the appliance. The support feet have not been adjusted · Check the correct levelling of the appliance. The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. · Redistribute the laundry. Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum. · Load more laundry. The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation Spinning starts late or the machine of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can does not spin: resume. If, after some minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin. · Redistribute the laundry. The machine makes an unusual noise The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the machine. No water is visible in the drum: Machines based on modern technology operate very economically using very little water without affecting performance. Something not working 37 Problem Cause possible/Solution The drum light doesn't work: Please contact your local Service Centre. 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 purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. . ..... .... Mo Pro d. ..... d. No ..... . ..... ..... . Se r. No Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... P0042 BD Ser. No. ......... 38 Technical data Techinical Data Dimensions Width Height Depth (door included) 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating Overall power - Fuse plate on the inner edge of the appliance door Minimum Maximum Cotton Synthetics Delicates Wollens and handwash Refresh 0,05 MPa 0,80 MPa 6 kg 3 kg 3 kg 2 kg 2 kg 1200 rpm (Lavamat 62840) 1400 rpm (Lavamat 64840) 1600 rpm (Lavamat 66840) Water supply pressure Maximum Load Spin Speed Maximum Consumption value 39 Consumption value Programme Water consumption (in litres) Energy consumption (in kWh) Programme duration (in minutes) Cottons 60° Cottons 40° Synthetics 60° Easy Iron 40° Delicates 40° Wool/Handwash/Silk 40° Rinses Drain Spin Refresh Eco (*) 58 71 54 60 60 53 42 55 49