LAVAMAT 50840 User manual Washing Machine
Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality 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.
Safety information 3 Operating instructions Safety information Read carefully & keep for future reference. • The safety of Your appliance complies with the industry standards and with legal re‐ quirements 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.
Safety information • 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 standing on the inlet and drain hose and the worktop is not pressing the electrical supply cable against the wall.
Product description 5 • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the ma‐ chine incorporates a special feature. To ac‐ tivate 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 ver‐ tical.
Control panel Compartment for prewash phase or stain re‐ mover. 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 soft‐ ener, starch). Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not ex‐ ceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer.
First use 7 Indicator pilot lights (7) After having pressed the button 5 , the FUNC‐ TIONING pilot light ( 7.1 ) comes on. When the pilot light 7.1 comes on this means that the machine is operating. When the programme has finished, the END pilot light ( 7.2 ) comes on. When the appliance is performing additional rin‐ ses the EXTRA RINSE pilot light ( 7.3 ) comes on. To add an additional rinse, please see «Select an additional rinse».
Daily use 1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops. Measure out the amount of deter‐ gent 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 . 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.
Daily use 9 Press the button 2 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 pilot light 7.2 goes on, the pilot light of button 5 and the FUNCTIONING pilot light (7.
Daily use You must select this option after you have set the programme and before you press the button 5 . You can cancel the delay time at any moment, before you press the button 5 . If the button 5 has already been pressed: • set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing the button 5 ; • press the button 6 once, the light relevant to the selected delay goes off; • press the button 5 again to start the programme.
Washing programmes 11 After closing the door, it is necessary to select the programme and options again and to press button 5 . At the end of the programme The machine stops automatically. The pilot light of button 5 and pilot light 7.1 go off. The phase light 7.2 goes on. If a programme or an option that ends with water still in the tub has been selected, the relative pilot light remains lit, the phase light 7.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options SYNTHETICS 60°- 30° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max. load 3 kg - Red. load 1,5 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses. SPIN, RINSE HOLD, STAIN1), SUPER QUICK2), EXTRA RINSE EASY IRON 40° Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temperature Cycle Description Maximum Spin Speed Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options 13 Detergent Compartment DRAIN Draining of water Max. load 6 kg For emptying out the water of the last rinse in pro‐ grammes with the Rinse Hold option selected. Turn first the programme selector dial to , then select programme Drain and press button 5 . SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed 1000 rpm Max.
Helpful hints and tips Helpful hints and tips 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° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) 60°/50° for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas....
Helpful hints and tips 15 The following weights are indicative: pillow case, towelling towel, night dress, man’s shirt 200 g tea cloth, ladies’ briefs, napkin, blouse, men’s underpants 100 g 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.
Care and cleaning Your appliance incorporates a recirculation system which allows an optimal use of the concentrated detergent. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the «MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer . 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.
Care and cleaning 17 External cleaning Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with soap and water only, and then dry thor‐ oughly. 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. 2. Remove the conditioner insert from the middle compartment. 3. Clean all parts with water. 4.
Care and cleaning 5. Release the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap cover. 6. When no more water comes out, un‐ screw 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 im‐ peller by rotating it. 8. Put the cap back on the emergency emp‐ tying hose and place the latter back in its seat. 9. Screw the pump fully in. 10. Close the pump door.
Care and cleaning 19 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.
What to do if… 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. 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.
What to do if… Problem The machine does not fill: 21 Possible cause/Solution The water tap is closed. (Yellow pilot light of button 5 blinks) • Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked. (Yellow pilot light of button 5 blinks) • Check the inlet hose connection. The filter in the inlet hose is blocked. (Yellow pilot light of button 5 blinks) • Clean the water inlet hose filter. The door is not properly closed. (Yellow pilot light of button 5 blinks) • Close firmly the door.
What to do if… Problem Possible cause/Solution Unsatisfactory washing results: Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use an‐ other one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • Use commercial products to treat the stub‐ born stains. The correct temperature was not selected. • Check if you have selected the correct tem‐ perature. Excessive laundry load. • Introduce into the drum less laundry.
Technical data 23 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 pur‐ chase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appliance door.
Installation Installation instructions Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging, careful‐ ly lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 2. Remove the power supply cable and the draining and inlet hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.
Installation 3. Unscrew the three bolts. 4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthole and remove the poly‐ styrene block fitted on the door seal.
Installation 6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Before placing it on small tiles, apply a rubber coating. Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
Installation 27 1. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. Do not use the hose from your previ‐ ous machine to connect to the water supply. 2. The other end of the inlet hose which connects to the machine can be turned as showed in the picture. Do not place the inlet hose down‐ wards. Angle the hose to the left or right depending on the position of your water tap. 3. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut.
Electrical connection This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attaching it to the wall. 2. In a sink drain pipe branch. This branch must be above the trap so that the bend is at least 60 cm above the ground. 3. Directly into a drain pipe at a height of not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm. The end of the drain hose must always be ventilated, i.e. the inside diameter of the drain pipe must be larger than the outside diameter of the drain hose.
Environment concerns 29 WARNING! Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Centre. Environment concerns The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
www.electrolux.