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Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for preferring 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General safety instructions 1.1 Life and property safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------5 1.2 Children's safety -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.3 Electrical safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.4 Hot surface safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 2 Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive ------------------------------------------------------------------8 2.2 Package information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 3 Intended use 4 Your product 4.1 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.6.11 Child Lock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 4.6.12 Progress of programme ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 4.6.13 Loading door lock ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 4.6.14 Changing the selections after programme has started -----------------------------------------------30 4.6.15 Cancelling the programme ------------------------------------------------------------------------------31 4.6.16 End of programme --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31 4.6.17 Your machine features "Pause Mode". -----------------------------------------------------------------31 4.7 Maintenance and cleaning ------------------------------------------------------------------------32 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer --------------------------------------------------------------------------32 4.7.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum ----------------------------------------------------------------32...
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.
1.2 Children's safety This product can be used by the children who are at the age of 8 and over and the people whose physical, sensory or mental skills are not fully developed or who do not have necessary required experience and knowledge as long as they are supervised or trained about the safe use of the product and its risks.
Do not wash the product by spraying or pouring water onto it! Risk of electric shock! Never touch the power cable plug with wet hands! Do not grab the power cord to unplug the machine, always unplug it by holding the socket with one hand, and pulling the plug with the other hand.
Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
4.2 Package Contents 9- Power cable 10- Drain hose 11- Transportation safety bolts* 12- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose connection.) a- Electronic water shut-off b- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 13- Liquid detergent container** 14- User Manual 15- Blind plug***...
Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Blomberg Model name LBF0502W 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) 0,700 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh)
4.4 Installation • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is under customer's responsibility. • Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.
4.4.3 Removing the transportation locks Loose all bolts with an appropriate wrench until they turn freely. Remove the transport safety bolts by turning them slightly. Insert the plastic covers in the bag containing the user manual to the openings on the rear panel.
Tighten the nuts of the hose by hand. Never use a tool when tightening the nuts. When hose connection is completed, check whether there is leak problems at the connection points by opening the taps fully. If any leaks occur, turn off the tap and remove the nut.
4.4.6 Adjusting the feet CAUTION: 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. CAUTION: Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts.
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Electrical requirements Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating label corresponds to your electricity supply. We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched and fused socket in a readily accessible position.
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. 4. Install transportation safety bolts in the reverse order of removal procedure. Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place! WARNING: Packaging materials are dangerous to children.
4.5 Preparation 4.5.1 Sorting the laundry * Sort laundry according to type of fabric, color, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS Symbols for washing on machine WASH Maximum...
4.5.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwiring, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the product. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case. •...
4.5.4 Loading the laundry 1. Open the laundry cover. 2. Put the laundry items into the product in a loose manner. 3. Push and close the loading cover until you hear the locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door. The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The door can only be opened a while after the programme comes to an end.
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Choosing the detergent type Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and color. • Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry. • Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.) used solely for delicate clothes. •...
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Using gel and tablet detergent • If the gel detergent thickness is fluidal and your product does not contain a special liquid detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the main wash detergent compartment during first water intake. If your product contains a liquid detergent cup, fill the detergent into this cup before starting the programme.
4.5.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Delicates/ Light Colours and Black/Dark Colours Woolens/ Whites Colours Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature temperature temperature range temperature range range based on range based on based on soiling level: based on soiling level: soiling level: cold soiling level: cold 40-90 o C)
4.6.5 Main programmes Depending on the type of fabric, use the following main programmes. • Cottons Use this programme for your cotton laundry (sheets, bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, underwear etc.). Your laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a longer washing cycle.
• Down Wear Use this programme to wash your coats, vest, jackets etc. containing feathers with a "machine-washable" label on them. Thanks to special spinning profiles, it is ensured that the water reaches the air gaps amongst the feathers. • Machine Care Use regularly (once in every 1-2 months) to clean the drum and provide the required hygiene.
Rinse hold If you are not going to unload your clothes immediately after the programme completes, you can use rinse hold function to keep your laundry in the final rinsing water in order to prevent them from getting wrinkled when there is no water in the machine. Press Start / Pause button after this process if you want to drain the water without spinning your laundry.
4.6.10 Starting the programme 1. Press Start / Pause button to start the programme. 2. Programme follow-up light showing the startup of the programme will turn on. 4.6.11 Child Lock Use Child Lock function to prevent children from tampering with the machine. Thus you can avoid any changes in a running programme.
4.6.13 Loading door lock There is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the loading door in cases when the water level is unsuitable. Loading door light will start flashing when the machine is switched to Pause mode. The machine checks the level of the water inside.
4.6.15 Cancelling the programme To cancel the programme, turn the Programme Selection knob to select another programme. Previous programme will be cancelled. End / Cancel light will flash continuously to notify that the programme has been canceled. Your machine will end the programme when you turn the Programme Selection knob; however, it does not drain the water inside.
4.7 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time.
4.7.4 Cleaning the water intake filters There is a filter at the end of each water intake valve at the rear of the product and also at the end of each water intake hose where they are connected to the tap. These filters prevent foreign substances and dirt in the water to enter the product.
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2. Open the filter cover. 3 Follow the below procedures in order to drain water. If the product has an emergency water draining hose, in order to drain the water: Pull the emergency draining hose out from its seat 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 Problem Reason Solution Programme does not start • *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. button. after closing the door. • Reduce the amount of laundry and It may be difficult to close the loading door in case make sure that the loading door is of excessive loading.
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Problem Reason Solution Loading door cannot be Door lock is activated because of the water level • Drain the water by running the Pump or Spin programme. in the machine. opened. • Wait until the programme completes. Machine is heating up the water or it is at the spinning cycle.
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Problem Reason Solution Washing performance is Insufficient amount of detergent has been used • Use the recommended amount of detergent appropriate for water over a long period of time. poor: Laundry turns grey. hardness and the laundry. (**) • Select the proper temperature for the Washing was made at low temperatures for a laundry to be washed.
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Problem Reason Solution It does not rinse well. The amount, brand and storage conditions of the • Use a detergent appropriate for the washing machine and your detergent used are inappropriate. laundry. Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution Detergent residue in the Detergent is put in wet drawer. • Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent. detergent drawer. (**) • Keep detergents closed in an Detergent has gotten damp. environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Repairs necessary as a direct or indirect result of: Accidental damage, misuse or abuse of a product. An attempted repair of a product by anyone other than a Blomberg Approved Engineer (the “Engineer”). Installation or use of a product where such installation or use fails to meet the requirements contained in this guarantee or the User Instructions Booklet.
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Optional extras, where available (i.e. extendable feet) are supplied on a chargeable basis only. Does Blomberg offer replacements? This is a repair-only guarantee. On occasion the Manufacturer may at its sole discretion, replace your product with a new product instead of carrying out a repair. Where a replacement is offered, this would normally be an identical model, but when this is not possible, a model of similar specification will be provided.
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Will there be any charge for the repairs? It is your responsibility to provide evidence to the Engineer that your product is covered by this guarantee with a proof of purchase. The Manufacturer reserves the right to charge for the reasonable cost of any service call if: ...
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Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service contact the Blomberg Customer Helpline on Tel: 0333 207 9870 or e-mail: customerservice@support.Blomberguk.com...