Lamona HJA 8703 User manual

Operating Instructions - Washer Dryer Lamona HJA 8703
Control Panel
A: Door open button
B: Door locked indicator light
C: Start button
D: Start Delay button
E: Prewash button
F: Cold wash button
G: Crease guard button
H: Spin speed control dial
I: Timer dial for drying programmes
L: “Time to end” indicator light
M: Buttons indicator light
N: Timer dial for wash programmes with OFF position
O: Dry indicator light
P: Detergent drawer
How to use the washing machine
1. Sort the laundry according to fabric type/care symbol, colours, size, and delicates.
2. Prepare the laundry – empty all pockets, close zips and hooks and eyes, loose belts should be tied together.
3. Open the door by using the button ‘A’ (as above)
4. Select laundry and put in the machine
5. Close the door
6. Put detergent in the compartment by pulling out the detergent drawer ‘P’
7. Select programme
If you would like the drying cycle to begin automatically after washing, select the programme required using the
Drying Programme Selector dial ‘I’. Otherwise it is possible to finish the wash and then decide on the drying
programme and load

8. Wait for the ‘STOP’ indicator light to flash
9. Press the ‘Start/Pause’ button ‘C’
10. After a few seconds the appliance starts working
At the end of the wash programme
1. The indicator light ‘STOP’ will be on
2. Wait for the door lock to be released (about 2 minutes after the programme has finished. The ‘Door Security’
indicator light will go out.
3. Switch off the washing machine by turning the selector to ‘OFF’ position
4. Open the door and remove the laundry.
Drying cycle
The correct way to dry
•Open door
•Put the laundry in
•Close door
•Turn programme dial to cotton
•If you would like your fabrics cupboard dry turn the drying programme selector dial until the position
•If you would like your fabrics iron dry turn the drying programme selector dial until the position
•If you wish to select a timed drying cycle turn the drying programme selector dial until the timed position 120, 60
or 30 (minutes)
•Press the START button
•The timed indicators will display the drying time remaining until the stop indicator lights up
•The drying phase will begin with the programme dial fixed on the symbol until the end of drying
When the programme is finished
•At the end of the programme the indicator light ‘STOP’ will go on
•Wait for the door lock to be released (about 2 minutes after the programme has finished)
•The Door Security indicator light will go out
•Turn the ‘drying programme selector’ dial on the position
•Switch off the machine by turning the programme selector on the ‘OFF’ position.

Table of Programmes
Programme for
Programme
Selector On
Weight
Max Kg
Temp
Charge Detergent
Resistant Fabrics
– Cotton, linen
6
90
•
•
Cotton, mixed
resistant
6
60
•
•
Cotton
6
40
•
•
Resistant fabrics
6
40
•
•
Mixed fabrics and
synthetics
3
50
•
•
3
40
•
•
Very delicate
fabrics
2
40
•
•
Rinses
•
Last Rinse
Fast Spin
Slow Spin
Drain Only
specials
Resistant
drying
4
Synthetics
drying
2
Woolmark
1
40
•
•
Hand wash
1
30
•
•
Silk
1
30
•
•
Mixed
fabrics
2.5
30
•
•
•
Resistant
fabrics
3
60
•
•
Resistant
or mixed
fabrics
3.5
40
•
•
Resistant
or mixed
fabrics
2
40
•
•
Door Open Button – A
A special safety device prevents the door from opening at the end of the washing/spin cycle. At the end of the spin
phase wait up to 2 minutes before opening the door.
Door Security indicator light - B
The ‘Door Security’ indicator light is illuminated when the door is fully closed and the machine is ON. When the
‘Start/Pause’ is pressed on the machine with the door closed the indicator will flash momentarily and then
illuminate. If the door is not closed the indicator will continue to flash .At the end of the cycle turn the programme
selector to ‘OFF’

Start/Pause button – C
When a programme is selected wait for the ‘STOP’ indicator light to flash before pressing the ‘Start/Pause’ button.
Press to start the selected cycle (according to the selected cycle one indicator light will go on)
Note: When the ‘Start/Pause’ button has been pressed, the appliance can take a few seconds before it starts
working.
Changing the settings after the programme has started (Pause)
The programme may be paused at any time during the wash cycle by holding down the ‘Start/Pause’ button for
about 2 seconds. When the machine is in the paused mode, the indicator light ‘Time to End’ and option buttons will
flash.
To restart the programme press the ‘Start/Pause’ button once again.
If you wish to add or remove items during washing, wait 2 minutes until the safety device unlocks the door. When
you have carried out the manoeuvre, close the door, press ‘Start/Pause’ button and the appliance will continue
working where it left off.
Cancelling the programme
To cancel the programme the programme selector should be rotated to the ‘OFF’ position
Start Delay Button - D
Appliance start time can be set with this button, delaying the start by 3,6 or 9 hours. Proceed as follows to set a
delayed start:
-Select a programme (‘STOP’ indicator light blinks)
-Press Start Delay button (each time the button is pressed the start will be delayed by 3,6 or 9 hours
respectively and the corresponding light will blink)
-Press START to commence the Start Delay operation (the indicator light associated with the selected Start
Delay time stops blinking and remains ON)
-At the end of the required time delay the programme will start.
To cancel the start delay function
Press the Start Delay button until the indicator lights will be off (The STOP light blinks) and the programme can be
started manually using the START button or switch off the appliance by turning the programme selector to off
position.
Pre Wash Button - E
This option is particularly useful for heavily soiled loads and can be used only on some programmes.
Detergent for this programme should be added to the compartment of the soap drawer labelled ‘I’.

Cold Wash Button - F
By pressing this button it is possible to transform every programme into a cold washing one.
Crease Guard button - G
Press the button to select or deselect this function.
The Crease Guard function minimizes creases as much as possible with a uniquely designed anti-crease system that
is tailored to specific fabrics.
Mixed Fabrics – the water is gradually cooled throughout the final two rinses with no spinning and then a delicate
spin assures the maximum relaxation of the fabrics
Delicate Fabrics – final two rinses with no spinning and the the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload.
When you are ready to unload, press the ‘Crease Guard’ button – this will drain
Woollen/hand wash/silk – after the final rinse the fabrics are left in water until it is time to unload and the button
indicator blinking.
When you are ready to unload press the ‘Crease Guard’ button this will drain and spin ready for emptying.
If you do not want to spin the clothes and activate drain only:
-Turn the programme selector to ‘OFF’ position
-Select programme drain only
-Switch on the appliance again by pressing the ‘Start/Pause’ button
Spin Speed Control – H
Rotates in both directions
The spin cycle is very important to remove as much water as possible from the laundry without draining the fabrics.
You can adjust the spin speed of the machine to suit your needs. By adjusting the control, it is possible to reduce
the maximum speed, and if you wish the spin cycle can be cancelled altogether – position
Drying Time selector dial – I
This dial sets a programme or a drying time up to a maximum of 120 minutes with a cool down final phase of 10
minutes.
If the drying time is selected before or during the wash cycle the machine will automatically commence the drying
programme.
If a programme has been selected which does not enable the automatic drying phase (e.g. Delicate and Woollen
programmes or a drain programme), at the end of the wash cycle the light STOP will go on and will not carry out
the drying cycle.
Note: The drying time selector dial must be returned to the OFF position at the end of each drying cycle

Automatic Programmes
By selecting one of these 3 automatic programmes, the washer dryer will calculate the time needed for drying and
the residual dampness required according to the load and drying type selected.
After pressing the START button, one of the indicators will light to display the drying time remaining.
Extra dry drying programme (recommended for towels, bathrobes and bulky loads)
Cupboard dry drying programme
Iron dry drying programme
Time To End indicator light – L
In order to manage your time better, this washing machine features an indicator light system that keeps you
constantly informed on the remaining cycle time
Buttons indicator light – M
The indicator light around the option buttons will light when specific options are selected.
Programme selector with ‘OFF’ position –N
Rotates in both directions.
Press the ‘Start/Pause’ button to start selected cycle
Once a programme is selected the programme selector remains stationary on the selected programme til the cycle
ends.
Switch off the washing machine by turning the selector to ‘OFF’
Note: The programme selector button must be returned to the ‘OFF’ position at the end of each cycle or when
starting a subsequent wash cycle prior to the next programme being selected and started
Drying indicator light – O
Pilot light comes on to indicate that washer/dryer is drying