35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 1 Lavadoras automáticas Washing machines Instrucciones Instructions LC 880 E LC 1080 E Lea y conserve este manual de instrucciones Read and keep this instructions book 35.292.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 25 Dear customer, ENGLISH Please read these operating instructions carefully and pay particular attention to the safety notes indicated in the first pages. We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to any future owners. Transport damages When unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it and contact the Service Centre.
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35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 27 Warnings Installation • Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when the appliance is not in use. This preserves the door seal and prevents the formation of musty smells. • All internal packing must be removed before using the appliance. Serious damage may be caused to the machine or adjacent furniture if the protective transit devices are not removed or are not completely removed. Refer to the relevant paragraph in the instruction book.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 28 Child safety • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • Children are often not aware of how dangerous electrical appliances can be. When the machine is working, children should be carefully supervised and not be allowed to play with the appliance. • Make sure that children or pets do not climb into the drum.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 29 Installation instructions It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any plumbing work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person. The power supply cable only can be replaced by a person of our Service Force Centre.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 30 Installation Transit security bars Hydraulic connection Before starting the machine up, the transport security bars must be removed as follows: You are advised to keep all the transport security bars. In case the appliance has to be transported again. There should be a COLD WATER tap near the washing machine with a screwing on connection pipe of 3/4 gas for the water supply, a sink, a wash basin or a drainage system in the wall.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 31 Electrical connections IMPORTANT: The distance from the floor to the highest part of the hose should be between 60 to 90 cm. (It is advised to be between 60 and 70 cm). The hose must not be bent nor twisted to avoid clogging. Should a prolongation of the discharging hose be unavoidable this must never surpass 1.5 m and must be of the same diameter as the original hose. Make sure the hoses are not too tense.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 32 Your new washing machine This new machine meets all modern requirements for effective treatment of laundry with low water, energy and detergent consumption. • The balance control device reduces the risk of instability in machine movement and it guarantees a quieter operation.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 33 Use ENGLISH Control panel 1. Detergent dispenser drawer 3. REDUCCION CENTRIFUGADO button Programme option buttons By depressing this button you can reduce the final and the intermediate spin speeds as follows: Cotton programmes: from 1000 to 500 r.p.m. (LC1080E) and from 800 to 450 r.p.m. (LC880E). Synthetics and wool programmes: from 900 to 450 r.p.m. (LC1080E) and from 800 to 450 r.p.m. (LC880E). Delicates programmes: from 700 to 450 r.p.m.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 34 7. Programme progress display 8. Programme selector dial During programme development, the light corresponding to the cycle phase which the machine is in will illuminate. In other words, if the machine is in the pre-wash or wash phases the light will come on; if it is in the rinses phase the light will come on; and finally if it is in the spin phase the light will come on.
23/10/06 17:24 Página 35 Laundry weights Washing hints The following weights are indicative: bathrobe Sorting the laundry napkin 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 90° 60° for normally soiled white cottons and linen (e.g. tea cloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...) for normally soiled, colour fast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, pyjamas...
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 36 Quantity of detergent to be used Ink: depending on the type of ink, moisten the fabric first with acetone (*), then with acetic acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics with bleach and then rinse thoroughly. The type and quantity of detergent will depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling and hardness of the water used. Tar stains: first treat with stain remover, methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with detergent paste.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 37 International wash code symbols Energetic wash 95 60 40 30 Max. wash temperature 95°C Max. wash temperature 60°C Max. wash temperature 40°C Max. wash temperature 30°C Delicate wash 60 Bleaching Bleach in cold water 40 ENGLISH These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 38 Operating sequence Before washing your first load of laundry, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 60° C, with the machine empty, in order to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub. Pour half of the normal amount of detergent into the main wash compartment and start up the machine. 1. Place the laundry in the drum 4. Select the required programme Open the door by pulling the handle outwards.
23/10/06 17:24 Página 39 6. Start the machine 9. Opening the door after the programme has started Before starting the machine check that: Firstly, stop the machine by pressing INICIO / PAUSA button. After about two or three minutes the door can be opened. If the door does not open , this means that the temperature of the water is too high, that the water level exceed the lower limit of the door (which could cause overflowing) or that the drum is spinning.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 40 Programme table Washing programmes for cotton and linen Programme selector dial position Blanco muy sucio Washing programme BLANCOS Stains and type of fabric For heavily soiled cotton items. 90° Blanco sucio AHORRO ENERGÍA (**) 60° Colores resistentes 40° Colores delicados 30° Colores delicados O White cotton, for example moderately soiled work garments, sheets, household linen, underwear, towels.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 41 Programme table Washing programmes for synthetics, mixed fabrics, delicates, wool Washing programme Stains and type of fabric Description Possible option Load PLANCHADO FÁCIL Special programme for synthetic fabrics, which makes ironing easier. Wash at 40° C 4 rinses Spin impulse Prelavado Reducción de centrifugado Antiarrugas (*) 2 kg Synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, perma-press shirts, blouses.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 42 Programme table Special washing programmes Programme selector dial position Aclarados Washing programme ACLARADOS CENTRIFUGADO Centrifugado Descarga DESCARGA O PARADA Stains and type of fabric Description Possible option Load With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand. The machine performs 3 rinses, and it finishes with a short spin.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 43 1. Bodywork 3. Cleaning of the drainage area Clean the outside of the machine with warm water and a neutral, non-abrasive household detergent. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. The drainage area must be cleaned if the pump has been blocked with objects such as buttons, safety pins, coins, etc. , or if lint has built up because clothes that generate lint have been washed at high temperatures.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 44 4. The water inlet hose filter 6. Frost precautions If your water is very hard or contains traces of lime deposit, the water inlet filter may become clogged. If the machine is installed in a place where the temperature could drop below 0°C, proceed as follows: It is therefore a good idea to clean it from time to time. • disconnect the appliance; Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water inlet hose.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 45 Something not working? Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling technical service. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please check the following possible problems listed below. During machine operation it is possible that FIN light flashes to indicate that something is not working correctly. • 2 flashes = the water is not drained.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 46 Problems Possible cause - Unsatisfactory washing results: • Little detergent or an inappropriate one has been used. An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey. • Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. • The correct wash programme has not been selected. • Too much laundry has been placed in the drum. - The machine vibrates when spinning: • The transit bolts and packaging have not been removed.
35.292.857…LC 880-1080 doc. 23/10/06 17:24 Página 47 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 purchase date of your machine: the Service Centre will require this information. Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Ser. No. ......... Mod. .......... Prod. No. ........... Water is not visible in the machine.
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