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LAVAMAT 50815 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.
General safety • Repairs to the washing machine may only be carried out by qualified/ authorised service engineers. • Never use the appliance when the electrical cable is damaged or the control panel, worktop or plinth area are damaged to such an extent that the inside of the appliance is openly accessible.
Programme overview Programme ENERGY SAVING COTTONS/LINEN 95, 60, 40, 30 EASY-CARES 60, 40 EASY IRON 40 DELICATES 40, 30 WOOL/SILK (Hand-washing) 30, COLD RINSE DRAIN SPIN 1) A 10 litre bucket contains approx. 2.5 kg of dry washing (cotton) 2) Programme settings for tests in accordance with or in support of EN 60 456 and IEC 60 456 are de- scribed in the section “Consumption values”.
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Application/Features Energy-saving programme at 60°C for lightly to normally soiled whites/col- oureds made of cotton/linen. Programme for normally to heavily soiled coloureds/whites made of cotton/ linen. Programme for easy-care mixed fibres and synthetics. Special programme at 40°C for easy-care fabrics which after being washed using this programme need to be ironed only lightly or not at all.
Before the first wash 1. Open the detergent drawer. 2. Pour approx. 2 litres 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 flashing illuminated is off 2.
1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as it will go. 2. Add the detergent/conditioner. 3. Push the detergent drawer in fully. Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle Conditioner/ Wash-care products to preserve the shape of garments/ Starch Washing powder/tablets for the main wash cycle If you are using water softener and require the right-hand compart- ment for detergent for the pre wash cycle/in-wash stain treatment, add...
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 speed is indicated. The spin speed for the final spin can still be changed during the pro- gramme.
Activating/deactivating RINSE+ If RINSE+ is activated, two additional rinse cycles take place with the programmes COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES/EASY IRON, DELICATES and RINSE. RINSE+ remains permanently saved – even after the appliance has been switched off. Activating RINSE+: 1. Turn the programme selector to COTTONS/LINEN, EASY-CARES/EASY IRON or DELICATES (with the temperature of your choice).
Starting a programme 1. Check that the tap is turned on. 2. Press the START/PAUSE button. The programme is started or will start after the delay timer has counted down. During the wash programme the current stage of the programme will be shown in the programme progress display.
If RINSE HOLD has been selected: Following a rinse hold DOOR and END will illuminate in the programme progress display. First the water must be drained: – Either turn the programme selector to OFF, then to DRAIN and press the START/PAUSE button (the water will be drained without spin- ning), –...
Cleaning and maintenance Important! Do not use furniture care products or aggressive cleaners to clean the appliance. Wipe control panel and body with a damp cloth. Cleaning procedure If you plan to wash mainly at low temperature, you should run a hot programme from time to time.
Door and rubber collar Regularly check whether deposits or foreign bodies are present in the folds of the rubber collar or on the inside of the glass door. Clean the glass in the door and the rubber collar regularly. What to do if... Remedying small faults yourself If the programme progress display indicates one of the following fault codes during operation:...
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Problem The tap is turned off. The END indicator is The filter in the inlet hose flashing 1x. screw connection is blocked. (Problems with the wa- ter inflow.) The tap is blocked by limes- cale or is faulty. The transport lock has not been removed.
Problem Conditioner has not been rinsed in, com- partment w for condi- tioner is filled with water. The door cannot be opened when the wash- ing machine is switched The washing is badly creased. If the wash result is not satisfactory The washing is grey and there are limescale deposits in the drum •...
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.
Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
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 Depth when door is open Height adjustment Load (depending on programme)
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).
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2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. With a suitable spanner unscrew and remove the central rear bolt A. Slide out the relevant plastic spacer. 4. Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and the six smaller bolts...
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5. Remove the bracket D. 6. Refit the six smaller bolts C. 7. Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block fitted with the ad- hesive tape on the door seal. 8. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the correspond- ing plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet.
Connect the water inlet hose as described under the paragraph “Water inlet”. Where to install Important! The washing machine must not be operated in a room where there is a danger of frost. There is a risk of frost damage or ad- verse effect on the perfomance of the machine.
Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the appliance and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3mm between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electrical regulations.
Water inlet Attention! • An inlet hose is supplied and can be found inside the machine drum. • Do not use the hose from your previous machine to connect to the water supply. • This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply. 1.
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When discharging into a stand- pipe ensure that the top of the curve in the hose end is no more than 90 cm (35.4’’) and no less than 60 cm (23.6’’) above floor level. The upright standpipe should have a minimum, length of 30 cm (12’’) from the bottom of the el- bow to the top of the pipe (see diagram).
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European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications:- •...
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