Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 62840 L Electrolux
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LAVAMAT 60840 L - 62840 L User manual Washing Machine.
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Environment concerns 33 Packaging materials 33 Ecological hints 33 Subject to change without notice Operating instructions Safety information Read carefully & keep for future reference. • The safety of Your appliance complies with t he industry standa rds and with legal re - quirements on the safety of appliances.
Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care shoul d be taken when moving it. • When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact th e Service C entre. • All packing and transit bolts must be remove d before use.
• M a k e su re t ha t c h il d re n or p et s d o no t cl i mb into the drum. To prevent children or pets becoming trapped inside the drum the ma - chine incorporates a sp ecial feature. To ac - tivate this device, rotate t he button (without pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is horizontal.
5 Drain pump 6 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for detergent used for pre- wash . The prewash detergent is added at the be - ginning of the wash programme. Compartment for powder or liquid detergent used for main wash . Compartment f or liquid a dditives (fabric soft - ener, starch).
7 DISPLAY 8 START/PAUSE button 9 DELAY START button 10 Indicator pilot lights Symbols : Rinse Hold, Cold Display 7.2 7.3 7.1 Duration of selected programme (7.1) : Duration of selected programme: After select ing a programme, the duration is displayed in hours and minutes (for example 2.
Child safety lock (7.3) Indicator pilot lights (10) After having presse d the button 8 , the WASHING pilot light ( 10.1 ) comes on . When the pilot light 10.
• Before pressing button 8 : it will be impossible to start the machine. • after pressing button 8 : i t wi l l be im p os s ib l e to ch a n ge any other progra mme or option. To enable or disable this o ption press simu ltaneously for about 6 seconds buttons 4 and 5 until the symbol 7.
2. If required, pour fabr ic softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the MAX mark in the drawer). Close the drawer gently.
Select the SPIN speed or the RINSE HOLD o ption (Button 3) When the required programme has been sele cted, your appliance automatically propose s the maximum spin speed prov ided for that programme.
Select the START/PAUSE (Button 8) To start the select ed pr ogramme, press the button 8 , the corresponding red pilot light stops blinking. The pilot light 10.1 is on to indicate that th e appliance starts operating. The pilot light 10.2 is on to indicate the door is locke d.
Altering an option or a running programme It is possible to change any option before the programme carries it out. Before you make any change, you must pause the wash ing machine by pressing the button 8 . Changing a running programme is po ssible only by resett ing it .
Stand by : once the programme has finished afte r a few minutes the energy saving system will be enabled. The brightness of the disp lay is reduced. By pressing any button the ap - pliance will come out of the energy saving status.
Detergents and additi ves Good washin g results also de pend on the choi ce of dete rgent and use of the correct quan - tities to avoid waste and protect the environment. Although biodegradable, detergents contain su bstances which, in large quantities, can up - set the delicate bal ance of nature.
Washing programmes Programme Maximum and Minimum Temper ature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment COTTONS/LINEN 95°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Long sp in Max. load 6 kg - Reduc ed load 3 kg For white and coloured cotton (normally soil ed items).
Programme Maximum and Minimum Temper ature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment EASY IRON 60°- Cold Main wash - Rinses - Short spin Max. load 1 kg Synthetic fabrics to be gent le washed and spun. Selecting t his programme the laundry i s gently wa sh - ed and spun to avoid any creasing.
Programme Maximum and Minimum Temper ature Cycle Description Maximum Fabrics Load Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment SPIN Drain and long spin Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with the RINSE HOLD option se - lected.
cording to the softening powder manufacturer's instructions. Th is will help to prevent the formation of lime deposits. After each wash Leave the door open for a while. This helps to prevent mould and stagnant smells forming inside the appliance.
Do not clean the drum with acidic descaling agents, scouring agents containing chlorine or iron or steel woo l. 1. Remove any rust deposits on the drum with a cleaning agent for stainless steel. 2. Run a washing cycle without any washing to clean off any cleaning agent residues.
6. Pull out the emergency emptying hose, place it in the container and remove its cap. 7. When no more water comes out, un - screw the pump cover by turning it anti- clockwise and remove the filter. Use pli - ers, if necessary. Always keep a rag near - by to dry up any water spillages when removing the cover.
Never remove the pump cover du ring a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When refittin g the pump cover, ensure it is securely re- tightened so as to stop leaks and young children bei ng able to remove it.
7. Screw the hose back to the machine and make sure the connection is tight. 8. Turn on the water tap. Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, procee d as follows to empty out the machine: 1. pull out the plug from the power socket; 2. close the water tap; 3.
What to do if… Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or over sights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below.
Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine does not empty and/or does not spin: The drain hose is squashed or kinked. • Check the drain hose connection. The drain filter is clogged. • Clean the drain filter. An option or a program me that ends with the water still in th e tub or a that eliminates all the spinning phases has been selected.
Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine vibrates or is noisy: The transit bol ts and packing h ave not been re - moved. • Check the correc t installation of the appli - ance. The support feet have not been adjusted • Check the c orrect levelling o f the appliance.
Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth 60 cm 85 cm 63 cm Electrical connection Information on the electrical co nnec tion is given on the rating plate, on the inner edge of the appli ance door.
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 hose from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance. 3. Unscrew the three bolts using the key supplied with the machine.
4. Slide out the relevant plastic spacers. 5. Open the porthol e, take out the inlet hose from the drum and remove the polystyr - ene block fitted on the door seal. 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 une venness in the floor by putting pieces of wood, cardboard or similar materials under the machine.
3. Set the hose correctly by loosenin g the ring nut. After positioni ng the inlet hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. 4. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance. The inlet hose must not be lengthened.
This could be done by tying it to the tap with a piece of string or attachi ng 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.
WARNING! Should the appliance power supply cabl e need to be re placed , this must b e carrie d out by a Service Cent re. Environment concerns The symbo l on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
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