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LAVAMAT 62800 Washing Machine User information...
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Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appli- ance. The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Operating Instructions 1 Safety Prior to using the appliance for the first time • Follow the “Installation and connection instructions”. • If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are mi- nus temperatures: store the washing machine at room temperature for 24 hours before using for the first time.
• Switch off the washing machine prior to cleaning it and carrying out maintenance. In addition, remove the power plug from the power point or – if the appliance has been hard-wired – switch off the cut- out in the fuse box or completely remove the fuse. •...
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Care Application/Features symbols Energy-saving programme which washes at 60 °C for lightly to normally soiled whites or coloureds made of cotton/linen. J M O Programme for normally to heavily soiled whites/coloureds made of cotton/linen. I K N Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. Gentle programme for delicate textiles such as bonded fibres, micro-fibres, syn- thetics, net curtains (load max.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 1 litre of water through the detergent drawer into the washing machine. This closes the water container when the next programme is started and the economy valve can function properly 3.
Running a wash cycle Opening the door/loading washing 1. Open the door: pull the handle on the door. When the appliance is switched on, the DOOR and START/PAUSE indica- tors show whether the door can be opened: DOOR indicator START/PAUSE indicator Can the door be opened? flashing red or not illumi- illuminated green...
1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 2. Add the detergent/conditioner. 3. Push the detergent drawer in fully. Stain removal agent/ Washing powder/tablets stain removal tablets for the main wash cycle Washing powder/tablets Conditioner/Wash-care for the pre wash cycle products to preserve the or water softener shape of garments/Starch...
Changing the spin speed/selecting rinse hold The washing machine suggests the maximum permitted spin speed suitable for the selected pro- gramme. You can reduce this spin speed: To do this, press the Spin/RINSE HOLD button repeatedly until the required indicator is illuminated. The spin speed for the final spin can be changed even during the pro- gramme.
PRE WASH Warm pre-wash before the main wash that follows automatically; with intermediate spin for COTTONS/LINEN and EASY-CARES, without inter- mediate spin for DELICATES. STAIN For heavily soiled or stained washing. Stain removal agent will be rinsed into the wash at the optimum point in the programme. Can only be set for wash temperatures of 40°C and upwards as stain re- movers only become effective at higher temperatures.
Adding washing Washing can be added, as long as the DOOR indicator is illuminated green. 1. Press the START/PAUSE button. The door can be opened. 2. Close the door and press the START/PAUSE button again. The pro- gramme will continue. End of the wash cycle/removing the washing At the end of the programme, END lights up on the programme progress display.
Child safety device If the child safety device has been activated, the door can no longer be shut. Activating the child safety device: Use a coin to turn the knob (on the inside of the door) in a clockwise di- rection as far as it will go.
Cleaning and care Important: Do not use furniture cleaning products or aggressive clean- ing agents to clean the appliance. Wipe over the control panel and housing with a damp cloth. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer should be cleaned regularly. 1. Remove the detergent drawer by pulling firmly. 2.
What to do if... Remedying small faults yourself If during use of the appliance one of the following error codes is shown in the multi-display: – E10 (Problems with the water inflow), – E20 (Problems with the water outflow), – E40 (door open), please consult the following table.
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Problem Possible cause Remedy E10 appears. The tap is shut off. Turn on the tap. The END indicator is Turn off the tap. Unscrew the flashing once, and si- The filter in the inlet hose hose, remove the filter and multaneously an acous- screw connection is blocked.
Problem Possible cause Remedy Conditioner has not The softener insert in the been rinsed in, com- Clean the detergent drawer, compartment for condition- partment w for condi- insert the conditioner insert ers has not been correctly tioner is filled with firmly.
There are white residues on the washing • What can be seen here are insoluble substances which modern deter- gents contain. They are not the result of insufficient rinsing. Shake or brush the washing. If possible turn the washing inside out before washing.
Drain pump The drain pump is maintenance-free. It is only necessary to open the pump cover if there is a malfunction and water is no longer being pumped out, e.g. if the pump wheel is blocked. Before loading the machine, please always ensure that there are no for- eign bodies present in the pockets or in between the items to be washed.
Technical data This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Height x width x depth 850 x 598 x 640mm Depth when door is open 1,017 mm...
Installation and connection instructions 1 Safety information concerning installation • This washing machine cannot be built-in. • Before using for the first time, check the appliance for damage sus- tained while it was being transported. Do not under any circumstanc- es connect an appliance that is damaged to the mains.
Installing the appliance Transporting the appliance Warning: The washing machine is very heavy. There is a risk of injury. Exercise care when lifting the appliance. • Do not lay the washing machine on its front nor on its right side (as seen from the front).
Special spanner A and sealing caps B (2 units) and C (1 unit) come with the appliance. 3. Use special spanner A to remove screw D and the compression spring. 4. Use sealing cap C to cap the hole. 5. Use special spanner A to remove the two screws E.
Making the appliance level The four feet of the appliance are pre-adjusted. Large degrees of unevenness can be compensated for by adjusting the four feet of the appliance. Use the special spanner supplied to do this. Important: Do not use pieces of wood, cardboard or such like to level out small degrees of unevenness in the floor.
• The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or coloured black. • The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked “L“ or coloured red. • Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Connecting the appliance to the water supply Important: • This appliance must not be connected to the hot water supply. • When connecting the appliance, use only new hose kits. • Only connect the appliance to the drinking water supply. Rain water or water for industrial use may only be used if it fulfils the require- ments of DIN1986 and DIN1988.
Water inlet A 1.35m long pressure hose is supplied with the appliance. If a longer inlet hose is required, only hoses from the manufacturer are to be used. Your local Service Force stocks hose kits of different lengths. Sealing rings are either inserted in the plastic nuts of the threaded hose fitting or are included as spare parts.
Water Drainage The appliance drain hose should hook into a standpipe, the hook in the drain hose is formed using the plastic “U-Piece“ supplied. The standpipe should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm (see dia- gram) thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
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Pumping heights of over 1 metre The washing machine’s drain pump is able to pump water to a height of 1metre, calculated from the surface on which the appliance is installed. Important! If pumping height is over 1 metre malfunctions and dam- age to the appliance may arise.
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