LAVAMAT 11840 VIT |
EN WASHER DRYER |
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CONTENTS
4 Safety information
6 Product description
8 Control panel
10 First use
10 Personalization
11 Daily use
15 Use - Drying only
16 Use - Washing and Drying
18 Washing programmes
20 Drying Programmes
21 Helpful hints and tips
23 Drying Hints
25 Care and cleaning
30 What to do if…
34 Technical data
34 Consumption values
35 Installation
42 Electrical connection
42 Building-in
44 Environment concerns
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Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read carefully & keep for future reference.
•The safety of Your appliance 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.
•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 appliance for any damage incurred during transport. Never connect up a damaged appliance . If parts are damaged, contact your supplier.
•If the appliance is delivered in the winter months when there are minus temperatures. Store it 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 and children 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.
•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, cleaning and maintenance.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced people may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.
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. See relevant section in the user manual.
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•After having installed the appliance, check that it is not standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.
•If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely under the appliance.
•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 and dry fabrics which are designed to be machine washed or dried. Follow the instructions on each garment label
•Do not overload the appliance. See the Washing Programme Table.
•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.
•As some duvets and eiderdowns should be washed/dried in large commercial machines because of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of the item before washing in a domestic machine.
•The users should always check that they have not left their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their clothing.
•Never tumble dry items that have had contact with chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a volatile nature and could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items which have been washed in water or require airing.
•Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash-through-to- dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawer.
•Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; always take hold of the plug itself.
•Never use your new appliance if the power supply cable, the control panel, the working surface or the base are damaged so that the inside of the appliance 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
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been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•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 inside the drum. To prevent children or pets
becoming trapped inside the drum the machine incorporates a 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
Your new appliance meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption.
The NEW JET system allows total use of detergent and reduces water consumption so saving energy.
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1Detergent dispenser drawer
2Control panel
3Door opening handle
4Rating plate
5Drain pump
6Adjustable feet
Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for prewash phase or stain remover.
The prewash detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme.
The stain remover is added during the STAIN-Ac- tion phase in the main wash.
Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme.
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CONTROL PANEL
Below is a picture of the control panel. It shows the programme selector dial as well as the buttons and the pilot lights. These are presented by relevant numbers on the following pages.
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1Programme selector dial
2SPIN button
3STAIN button
4TIME SAVING (TIME) button
5EXTRA RINSE button
6DRYING TIME button
7Display
8START/PAUSE button
9DELAY START button
10 Indicator pilot lights
Symbols on the control panel
= Handwash
= Cold
= Rinse hold
= Child Lock
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DISPLAY
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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. After the programme has started, the time remaining is updated every minute.
Selected drying time
After selecting a drying programme, the drying time is displayed in minutes and/or hours (see paragraph «Drying»). After the programme has started the remaining time is updated every minute.
Alarm codes
In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example (see chapter «What to do if...»).
End of programme
When the programme has finished a blinking zero is displayed.
The DOOR light 10.3, the WASHING light 10.1 (or the DRYING light 10.2) and the light of button 8 go out. The door can be opened.
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 pilot light of button 8 light starts blinking.
Delay Start
The selected delay (20 hours max) set by means of the relevant button appears on the display for about 3 seconds, then the duration of the previously set programme is displayed. The delay time value decreases by one unit every hour. When only 1 hour remains, the time decreases every minute.
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Delay Start symbol
The symbol 7.2 will appear on the display.
7.3
Child safety lock
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After having pressed the button 8, the WASHING light (10.1) comes on. The machine is operating.
When selecting a drying programme the DRYING light (10.2) illuminates and stays on during the drying phase.
The DOOR light (10.3) indicates if the door can be opened:
•light on: the door cannot be opened
•light blinking: the door is opening in some minutes
•light off: the door can be opened
FIRST USE
•Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions.
•Remove the polystyrene block and any material from the drum.
•Before the first wash, run a cotton cycle at the highest temperature 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 main wash compartment and start the machine.
PERSONALIZATION
Acoustic signals
The machine is provided with an acoustic device, which sounds in the following cases:
•at the end of the cycle
•in the event of operating problems.
By pressing the 3 and 4 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 acoustic signal is reactivated.
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Child safety lock
This device permits you to leave the appliance unsupervised and not to worry that children might be injured by or cause damage to the appliance.
This function remains able also when the washing machine is not working. There are two different ways to set this option:
•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.
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 the door firmly. You must hear a click during closing.
WARNING!
Do not embed the laundry between the door and the rubber joint.
Washing Only
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 the detergent or the stain remover into the compartment marked 
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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»).
Turn the programme selector dial to the required programme. The programme selector determines the type of washing cycle (e.g. water level, drum movement, number of rinses) and the washing temperature according to the type of laundry.
The pilot light of button 8 starts blinking.
The selector dial can be turned either clockwise or anticlockwise. Position 
to Reset programme/ Switching OFF of the machine.
At the end of the programme the selector dial must be turned to position 
, to switch the machine off.
If you turn the programme selector dial to another programme when the machine is working, the yellow pilot light of button 8 will blink 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.
Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD option (Button 2)
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.
The relevant light will light up.
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 blinking 
, the pilot light 8.2 goes on, the pilot light of button 8 is off and the door is blocked to indicate that the water must be emptied out.
To empty the water out please read chapter «At the end of the programme».
Programme option buttons
Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before pressing the button 8.
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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 in yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times and the Err message appears on the display for some seconds.
For the compatibility among the washing programmes and the options see chapter «Washing Programmes».
Select the STAIN option (Button 3)
Select this option to treat heavily soiled or stained laundry with stain remover (extended main wash with time optimised stain action phase). The relevant light will light up.
This option is not available with a temperature lower than 40°C.
If you wish to perform a programme with the stain option, pour stain remover into compartment 
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Select the TIME SAVING option (Button 4)
This option allows you to modify the washing time, automatically proposed by the appliance.
By pressing this button you can select the following options:
DAILY: by pressing button 4 once, the relative pilot light comes on and the washing duration will be reduced to wash daily soiled laundry.
SUPER QUICK: by pressing button 4 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.
Select the EXTRA RINSE option (Button 5)
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 (extra rinse).
The appliance will perform some additional rinses.
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.
To restart the programme from the point at which it was interrupted, press the button 8 again.
If an incorrect option is selected, the yellow pilot light of the button 8 blinks for 3 times the message Err is displayed for about 2 seconds.
Select the DELAY START (Button 9)
Before you start the programme, if you wish to delay the start, press the 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.
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You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 8.
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.
The door will be locked throughout the delay time. If you wish to add laundry in the machine during the delay time you will press button 8 to put the machine in pause. Add the laundry, close the door and press button 8 again.
Selecting the delayed start.
•Select the programme and the required options.
•Select the delay start.
•Press button 8: the appliance 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 button 8;
•Press button 9 once until the symbol 
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•Press the button 8 again to start the programme.
The selected delay can be changed only after selecting the washing programme again.
The Delay Start can not be selected with DRAIN programme.
Altering an option or a running programme
It is possible to change some options 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 selec-
tor dial to 
and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by pressing the 8 button again. The washing water in the tub will not emptied out.
Interrupting a programme
Press the button 8 to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts blinking. Press the button again to restart the programme.
Cancelling a programme
Turn the selector dial to to cancel a programme which is running. Now you can select a new programme.
Opening the door after the programme has started
When the machine is working and through the delay time, the door is locked. If, for any reason, it is necessary to open it, set firstly the machine to pause by pressing the button 8. If the symbol 10.3 after a few minutes goes off, the door can be opened.
If the symbol 10.3 stays on and the door remains locked, this means that the machine is already heating or that the water level is too high. 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 
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After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to press button 8.
At the end of the programme
The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of button 8, the pilot lights 10.1 and 10.3 go off. A blinking 
will appear on the display.
If you have set a programme or an option that ends with water in the tub, the light 10.3 remains lit. The door is locked. The water must be emptied out before opening the door. During this time the drum continues to turn at regular intervals until water drain.
Follow the below instructions to empty out the water:
•Turn the programme selector dial to 
•Select the DRAIN or SPIN programme
•Reduce the spin speed if needed
•Press button 8
•When the programme has finished the display shows a blinking 
. The pilot light 10.3 goes off. The door can be opened.
Turn the programme selector dial to 
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.
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 appliance will come out of the energy saving status.
USE - DRYING ONLY
Drying only
The recommended load size is 3 kg for cottons and linen, and 2 kg for synthetic items. It is also possible to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the «Drying Programme » table).
The water tap must be open and the drain hose must be positioned in the sink or connected to the drain pipe.
1.Load the laundry.
2.Select a spin cycle at the maximum spin speed allowed for the type of laundry in order to obtain the best drying performances.
3.Set the drying programme for Cottons or Synthetic in the Drying sector of the programme dial.
4.Press button 6 to set the drying time. Press this button again and again until the time you want appears on the display.
For Cottons you can select a drying time from 10 minutes to 250 minutes (hours 4.10).
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