Washing Machine LWI842 User‘s Manual Document Number 2820524680/ 16-04-15.(17:14)
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Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for prefering a Blomberg product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
General safety instructions This section includes security instructions which may help prevent the injuries and material damage risks. All kinds of warranties shall be invalid if these instructions are not observed. 1.1 Life and property safety • Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Electrical parts will get overheated since air cannot circulate from under the device.
Important instructions for safety and environment • Do not forget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located. • store all detergents and additives in a safe place away from the reach of the children by closing the cover of the detergent container or sealing the detergent package.
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.4 Hot surface safety While washing the laundry at high temperatures, the loading door glass will get hot. Considering this fact, during washing operation keep the children away from the loading door of the product to prevent .them touching it 1.5 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU).
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.7 Intended use • This product has been designed for domestic use. It is not for commercial purposes or it should not be used out of its intended use. • The product must only be used for washing and rinsing of laundry that are marked accordingly.
Your washing machine 2.2 Package Contents 1- Power cable 2- Drain hose 3- Transportation safety bolts * 4- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose connection.) a- Electronical water shut-off a- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 5- User Manual 6- Blind plug**...
Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Blomberg Model name LWI842 Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1.170...
Installation Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of the product. To make the product ready for use, review the information in the user manual and make sure that the electricity, tap water supply and water drainage systems are appropriate before calling the Authorised Service Agent.
Installation 2. Tighten all hose nuts by hand. Never use a tool Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe place to reuse when the washing machine needs when tightening the nuts. to be moved again in the future. Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place! 3.4 Connecting water supply The water supply pressure required to run the...
Installation 3.6 Adjusting the feet WARNING: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems.
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Installation • If the current value of the fuse or breaker in the Important house is less than 13 Amps, have a qualified Fitting a different plug electrician install a 13 Amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead •...
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Installation Transportation of the product 1. Unplug the product before transporting it. 2. Remove water drain and water supply connections. 3. Drain all water that has remained in the product. See 7.5 4. Install transportation safety bolts in the reverse order of removal procedure;...
Preparation 4.1 Sorting the laundry • Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. • Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS Machine Wash Symbols WASH Maximum Water Temperatures ...
Preparation 4.2 Preparing laundry for washing 4.3 Things to be done for energy saving • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons Following information will help you use the will damage the machine. Remove the metal product in an ecological and energy-efficient pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a manner.
Preparation 4.4 Initial use 4.5 Correct load capacity Before starting to use the product, make sure The maximum load capacity depends on the type that all preparations are made in accordance of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing with the instructions in sections “Important safety programme desired.
Preparation 4.7 Using detergent and softener The detergent drawer compartments are indicated below: When using detergent, softener, starch, 1) Left compartment with number “II” (Main wash fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover compartment for powder detergent or powder read the manufacturer's instructions bleach/stain remover) on the package carefully and follow the 2) Left compartment with number “II ”...
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Preparation Starch Particularly the concentrated detergents must be diluted with warm water; otherwise, the siphon • Add liquid starch, powder starch or the dyestuff may get clogged in time. into the softener compartment as instructed on Do not fill the detergent above the maximum the package.
Preparation 4.8 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light colours and Delicates/Woolens/ Colours Dark colours whites Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature range temperature range temperature range temperature range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: based on soiling based on soiling 40-90ºC) cold-40ºC) level: cold-40ºC)
Operating the product 5.3 Preparing the machine • Cottons Use this programme for your cotton laundry (such 1. Make sure that the hoses are connected as bed sheets, duvet and pillowcase sets, towels, tightly. bathrobes, underwear, etc.). Your laundry will be 2.
Operating the product • Hygiene It is recommended to use liquid detergent Use this programme to wash baby laundry, and or gel washing detergent. the laundry that belongs to allergic persons. Longer heating time and an additional rinsing step • Machine Care provide a higher level of hygiene.
Operating the product 5.9 Spin speed selection 5.8 Temperature selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the Whenever a new programme is selected, recommended spin speed of the selected the maximum temperature for the selected programme is displayed on the spin speed programme appears on the temperature indicator.
Operating the product 5.10 Programme and consumption table Auxiliary functions Selectable Programme (°C) temperature range °C 2.40 1400 • • • • 90-Cold Cottons 1.70 1400 • • • • 90-Cold 0.95 1400 • • • • 90-Cold Hygiene 2.10 1400 90-30 60**...
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Operating the product ** “Cotton eco 40°C and Cotton eco 60°C are standard cycles.” These cycles are known as ‘40°C cotton standard cycle’ and ‘60°C cotton standard cycle’ and indicated with the symbols on the panel. The auxiliary functions in the table may vary according to the model of your machine. Water and power consumption may vary subject to the changes in water pressure, water hardness and temperature, ambient temperature, type and amount of laundry, selection of auxiliary functions and spin speed, and changes in electric voltage.
Operating the product 5.11 Auxiliary function selection • Shorter Wash This function can be used in Cottons and Select the desired auxiliary functions before Synthetics programmes. It decreases the washing starting the programme. Furthermore, you may times and also the number of rinsing steps for also select or cancel auxiliary functions that are lightly soiled laundry.
Operating the product Changing the delayed start period If you want to change the time during countdown: 1. Press Start / Pause / Cancel button. “:” sign in the middle of the delayed start time on the display stops flashing. Pause symbol appears. Delayed Start symbol flashes.
Operating the product 5.14 Progress of programme 5.16 Changing the selections after programme has started Progress of a running programme is indicated on the display with a set of symbols. Switching the machine to pause mode Relevant symbol appears on the display at the Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button to switch beginning of each programme step and all the machine to pause mode.
Operating the product 5.17 Child Lock 5.18 Cancelling the programme Use Child Lock function to prevent children from Press and hold Start / Pause / Cancel button tampering with the machine. Thus you can avoid for 3 seconds. Start symbol flashes. Symbol of any changes in a running programme.
Operating the product 5.20 End of programme “End” appears on the display at the end of the programme. Symbols of the programme steps remain lit. Auxiliary function, spin speed and temperature that were selected at the beginning of the programme remain selected. 5.21 Your machine is equipped with a “Standby Mode”...
Quick User Guide 6.1 Preparing the machine 6.6 Cancelling the programme 1. Make sure that the hoses are connected tightly. Press and hold Start / Pause / Cancel button 2. Plug in your machine. for 3 seconds. Start symbol flashes. Symbol of 3.
Maintenance and cleaning 7.2 Cleaning the loading Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned at regular door and the drum intervals. For products with drum cleaning programme, please see Operating the product - Programmes. 7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer For products without drum cleaning, follow the Remove any powder residue buildup in the...
Maintenance and cleaning 7.5 Draining remaining water WARNING: Never use sponge or scrub and cleaning the pump filter materials. These will damage the painted The filter system in your machine prevents solid and plastic surfaces. items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of 7.3 Cleaning the body washing water.
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Maintenance and cleaning Discharging the water when the product has an emergency draining hose: a. Pull the emergency draining hose out from its seat b. Place a large container at the end of the hose. Drain the water into the container by pulling out the plug at the end of the hose.
Troubleshooting Program does not start after closing the door. •Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. >>> Press and hold Start / Pause / *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button. Programme cannot be started or selected. •...
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Troubleshooting Washing takes longer time than specified in the manual.(*) • Water pressure is low. >>> Machine waits until taking in adequate amount of water to prevent poor washing quality due to the decreased amount of water. Therefore, the washing time extends. •...
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Troubleshooting Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened.(**) • Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Use recommended amount of detergent appropriate for the laundry. • Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load with amounts recommended in the "Programme and consumption table".
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Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the detergent drawer.(**) • Detergent is put in wet drawer. >>> Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent. • Detergent has gotten damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Troubleshooting Machine does not start. Nothing appears on the display. Machine may be unplugged. >>> Check the plug and attach it to the socket. Fuse may be defective. >>> Check the fuse and have it replaced by a qualified electrician if necessary. Power may be out.