Imesa LM7EDP Operating Instructions Manual

Dear Imesa customer!
Welcome to the family of Imesa customers.
We hope that you will have many years of use from your new

machine.
The machine has many special functions. To ensure that you

get the most out of these functions, we recommend that you
read the operating instructions before using the machine.
The operating instructions contain information on how to
avoid damaging the environment.

Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

Imesa LM7EDP

3

Before using your machine for
the first time

3Transport protection
3Packing material
3Washer door
3Language selection
3Checking water hardness
4Safety instructions
4General
4Installation
4Overflow guard function
4Transport/Winter storage
4Recycling
5Child safety
5Keep an eye on children!
5Child safety catch

6

Description of the washing
machine

6Detergent compartment
7Advice and tips before washing
7Sorting your laundry
7Clothing
7Laundry labels
7Coloured cotton
7Unbleached linen
7Wool
7Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres
7Detergents
9Washing
9Sort your laundry.
9Turn on the main power switch

9

Open the washer door and load
the washing

9

Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required

10Select the programme

12

Close the washer door and press
the Start/Stop button

12Once the program has finished

13Settings

13

You can change the following
settings:

13Door opening
13Language
13Temperature
13Child-safe
14Care and cleaning

14

Cleaning the trap and the drainage
pump

14

Cleaning the detergent
compartment

14

Cleaning the outside of the
machine

15

Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells

16Rinse holes under the agitator
16If you have hard water
17Troubleshooting
17The washer door will not open
17The machine will not start
18Error messages
19Technical information
19Technical data
19Information for test institute
20Transport protection
21Installation
21Positioning the washing machine
21Adjusting the feet
21Connection to water supply
22Drainage connection
22Electrical installation
23Service

23

Before contacting the service
division

24Quick guide

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Contents

Transport protection

Remove any transport protection devices before
installing the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.

Packing material

Please sort waste materials in accordance with
local guidelines.

Washer door

•

The washer door cannot be opened until the
machine is connected to the electricity supply.

•

To open the door manually, see "The washer
door will not open" in the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.

•

The machine cannot be started when the door
is open.

•

To open the washer door while a programme
is running, see "Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button" in the "Washing" chapter.

Language selection

You will be prompted to select the display
language when you have connected your machine
and start it for the first time. Do as follows:

Turn the programme selector to choose from: US
English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi,
Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский,
Nederlands.

Press the Door opening button or Start/Stop to
save and to move on to the clock and time display
settings.

Checking water hardness

The quantity of detergent needed depends,
amongst other things, on how hard the water is.
See the detergent pack for details. Phone your
local water company to check the water hardness
in your area.

Note!

Each machine is tested before leaving the
factory. A small amount of water may remain in
the drain pump, though this does not affect
quality or damage the machine.

See Quick guide on the last page

3

Before using your machine for the first time

General

•

Read the operating instructions and keep them
in a safe place.

•

Installation of water and electricity, if required,
should be carried out by a qualified
professional.

•

The machine should only be used for washing
items as described in these instructions. It is
not intended for dry cleaning.

•

Use only detergent intended for machine
washing!

•

Remove any transport protection devices
before using the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.

•

Repairs and maintenance relating to safety or
performance must be carried out by a qualified
professional.

•

Damaged mains cables must only be replaced
by a qualified electrician.

•

The machine is not designed to be used by
persons (even children) that are physically or
mentally handicapped or lack experience and
knowledge. Such persons must receive
instruction in how to use the machine from the
person responsible for their safety.

•

Children must be watched to ensure they do
not play with the machine.

•

In the enclosed plastic bag you will find a tool
for opening the washer door in emergencies.

Installation

See the "Installation" chapter.

Overflow guard function

If the machine’swater level rises above the normal
level, the overflow guard function begins to pump
water out and shuts off the water intake. If the
water level has not dropped within 60 seconds,
the program is terminated.

Transport/Winter storage

If the machine is to be transported or stored in
unheated premises where the temperature can
fall below freezing, do as follows:

•

Empty the filter and the drainage pump. See
the "Care and cleaning" chapter.

•

Shut off the water to the washing machine,
loosen the supply hose to the intake valve and
let the water run out from the valve and hose.

•

After emptying the pump, a small amount of
water may remain in the machine. This does
not affect quality or damage the machine.

Recycling

This machine is manufactured and labelled for
recycling. In order to prevent injuries, the machine
must be made unusable once the decision has
been taken to dispose of it. Contact your local
authority for information about where and how
your machine can be recycled correctly.

4

Safety instructions

Keep an eye on children!

•

Always close the washer door and start the
programme immediately after you have added
detergent.

•

Do not allow small children to use or play with
the washing machine.

•

Store detergent and fabric softener out of the
reach of children.

Child safety catch

Do as follows to open the settings menu:

1.

Turn off the machine using the main power
switch.

2.

Press and hold the Door opening button and
then press the main power switch. Then press
the Door opening button 5 times within 10
seconds.

3.

Select the setting you want to change by
turning the programme selector.

4.

Press the Door opening button once.

5.

Change and save the setting as described
below.

6.

Press Start/Stop to return to the programme
menu.

You can activate the Child-safe start option to
prevent children from starting the machine.

1.

Turn the programme selector and select
"Child-safe On" or "Child-safe Off".

2.

Press the Door opening button once to save
the setting.

You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe start
by pressing Start/Stop and the Door open button
at the same time. Child-safe start will be
deactivated for 3 minutes.

5

Child safety

1 2 3 4

5,6 7

1.

Main power switch

2.

Detergent compartment

3.

Programme panel

4.

Type plate (on the inside of the washer door)

5.

Drainage pump cover

6.

Drainage pump (behind hatch)

7.

Washer door

Detergent compartment

1.

Pre-wash

2.

Main wash

3.

Fabric softener

1 2 3

6

Description of the washing machine

Here are some tips that may help you before
washing.

Sorting your laundry

Sort items according to:

•

how soiled they are

•

colour

•

material

Clothing

1.

Do up zips and close Velcro straps so that they
don’t harm fabrics.

2.

New coloured items may contain excess dye
and should therefore be washed separately
the first few times.

3.

Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces
the risk of burling and fading.

4.

Empty pockets and wash them inside out if
possible.

Laundry labels

Look at the item's laundry label. The table below
shows suitable wash programmes for different
materials and wash loads. Using modern washing
machines and detergents, for example compact
detergents, you can usually wash at lower
temperatures. It is a good idea to use trial and
error to find out what produces the best results.

Coloured cotton

Coloured cotton items with the washing instruction
60°C should be washed at 60°C for the first time
in order to remove any excess dye. If you do not
do so, there is a risk that the colour will run. Use
detergent without bleach in order to preserve the
colour of the fabric.

Unbleached linen

Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at
60°C, using detergent containing no bleach or
optical whiteners. Heavily-soiled linen can
occasionally be washed at higher temperatures,
but not too often because the heat can destroy
the linen’s shine and strength.

Wool

These fabrics are labelled either machine wash
or hand wash. The Wool/hand wash, 30°C
programme is at least as gentle as washing by
hand.

Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres

Materials made of rayon fibres, such as viscose,
and some synthetic fibres are very delicate and
require much space so as not to crease. Only half
fill the drum when washing and choose a spin
speed of 800 rpm or lower.

Note!

Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.

Detergents

Eco-labelled detergents are less harmful to the
environment.

Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater impact
on the environment.

Try to use less detergent, and increase only if you
are not satisfied with the results.

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Advice and tips before washing

Note!

Due to environmental concerns, we discourage
the use of strong chemicals.

When using agents for bleaching or stain
removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and
discolouration of the machine.

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Advice and tips before washing