WMFL8 Washing Machine User Manual Document Number 2820525846_EN/ 08-06-17.
1 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 u u u u u u u u Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Electrical parts will get overheated since air cannot circulate from under the device. This will cause problems with your product. Unplug the product if it is not in use.
u u 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. 1.3 Electrical safety u u u u u u u If the product has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by the Authorised Service Agent.
2 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. Do not dispose of the waste product with normal domestic and other wastes at the end of its service life.
4 Technical specifications Supplier name or trademark Model name Rated capacity (kg) Maximum spin speed (rpm) EUROMAID WMFL8 8 1200 Built-in No Height (cm) 84 Width (cm) 60 Depth (cm) 60 Net weight (±4 kg.) 76 Single Water inlet / Double Water inlet • Available Electrical input (V/Hz) •/220-240 V / 50Hz Total current (A) 10 Total power (W) 2000-2350 Main model code 928 Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of the product.
4.1 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. • Prior to installation, visually check if the product has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed.
4.1.4 Connecting water supply C A The water supply pressure required to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1 MPa). It is necessary to have 10 – 80 liters of water flowing from the fully open tap in one minute to have your machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing valve if water pressure is higher. CAUTION: Models with a single water inlet should not be connected to the hot water tap.
4.1.6 Adjusting the feet A 1 2 3. 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. Otherwise, they will get damaged. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand. Adjust the feet until the product stands in a stable and balanced way.
4.2 Preparation 4.2.1 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. 4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case.
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener C When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if available. 2 3 1 The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: – (1) for prewash – (2) for main wash – (3) for softener – ( ) in addition, there is a siphon piece in the softener compartment.
Using liquid detergents If the product contains a liquid detergent cup: 22 • • Put the liquid detergent container into the compartment no “2”. If the liquid detergent lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before putting it into the detergent container. If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup: • Do not use liquid detergent for the prewash in a programme with prewash. • Liquid detergent stains your clothes when used with Delayed Start function.
4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light Colours and Whites Soiling Level Heavily Soiled (difficult stains such as grass, coffee, fruits and blood.) Normally Soiled (For example, stains caused by body on collars and cuffs) Lightly Soiled (No visible stains exist.
4.3 Operating the product 4.3.1 Control panel 90º 1200 60º 1000 40º 800 30º 600 20º Bedding 1 - Programme Selection knob (Uppermost position On / Off) 2 - Display 3 - Delayed Start Button 4 - Programme Follow-up indicator 5 - Start / Pause button 6 - Auxiliary function button 3 7 - Auxiliary function button 2 8 - Auxiliary function button 1 9 - Spin Speed Adjustment button 10 - Temperature Adjustment button 4.3.2 Preparing the machine 1.Make sure that the hoses are connected tightly. 2.
4.3.4 Programme and consumption table EN Auxiliary functions Quick Wash Extra Rinse Energy Consumption (kWh) Prewash Cottons Eco Selectable temperature range °C Max. Speed*** Cottons Max.
4.3.5 Main programmes Depending on the type of fabric, use the following main programmes. • Cottons You can wash your durable cotton laundry (sheets, bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, underwear etc.) in this programme. When the quick wash function button is pressed, programme duration becomes notably shorter but effective washing performance is ensured with intense washing movements. If the quick wash function is not selected, superior washing and rinsing performance is ensured for your heavily soiled laundry.
• Shirts This programme is used to wash the shirts made from cotton, synthetic and synthetic blended fabrics altogether. It reduces wrinkles. When the quick wash function is selected, the Pre-treatment algorithm is executed. • Apply the pre-treatment chemical on your garments directly or add it together with detergent when the machine starts to take water from the main washing compartment. Thus, you can obtain the same performance as you obtain with normal washing in a much shorter period of time.
4.3.9 Spin speed selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the recommended spin speed of the selected programme is displayed on the spin speed indicator. To decrease the spin speed, press the Spin Speed Adjustment button. Spin speed decreases gradually. Then, depending on the model of the product, "Rinse Hold" and "No Spin" options appear on the display. When "No Spin" is selected, the rinse level indicator lights will not turn on.
4.3.10.2 Functions/Programmes Selected by Pressing the Function Buttons for 3 Seconds • Drum Cleaning Press and hold the auxiliary function button 1 for 3 seconds to select the programme. Use regularly (once in every 1-2 months) to clean the drum and provide the required hygiene. Operate the programme while the machine is completely empty. To obtain better results, put powder lime-scale remover for washing machines into the detergent compartment no. “2”.
Changing the delayed start period If you want to change the time during countdown: 1. Press the Delayed Start button. Time will increase by 1 hour each time you press the button. 2. If you want to decrease the delayed start time, press Delayed Start button repeatedly until the desired delayed start time appears on the display. Canceling the Delayed Start function If you want to cancel the delayed start countdown and start the programme immediately: 1.
Changing the auxiliary function, speed and temperature Depending on the step the programme has reached, you can cancel or select the auxiliary functions. See, "Auxiliary function selection". You can also change the speed and temperature settings. See, "Spin speed selection" and "Temperature selection". C If no change is allowed, the relevant light will flash 3 times. Adding or taking out laundry 1. Press Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode.
4.4 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of the product extends and frequently faced problems decrease if cleaned at regular intervals. 4.4.1 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. 1. Press the dotted point on the siphon in the softener compartment and pull towards you until the compartment is removed from the machine.
After every washing make sure that no foreign substance is left in the drum. If the holes on the bellow shown in the figure is blocked, open the holes using a toothpick. C A Foreign metal substances will cause rust stains in the drum. Clean the stains on the drum surface by using cleaning agents for stainless steel. Never use steel wool or wire wool.. CAUTION: Never use sponge or scrub materials. These will damage the painted and plastic surfaces. 4.4.
4.4.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your machine prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water. Thus, the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend. If the machine fails to drain water, the pump filter is clogged. Filter must be cleaned whenever it is clogged or in every 3 months. Water must be drained off first to clean the pump filter.
5 Troubleshooting Problem Program does not start after closing the door. Programme cannot be started or selected. Reason Solution Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. • *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button. It may be difficult to close the loading door in case of excessive loading. Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). • Reduce the amount of laundry and make sure that the loading door is closed properly.
Problem Programme time does not countdown. (On models with display) (*) Reason Timer may stop during water intake. Timer may stop during heating step. Timer may stop during spinning step. Programme time does not countdown. (*) There might be unbalanced load in the machine. Machine does not switch to spinning step. (*) There might be unbalanced load in the machine. Washing performance is poor: Laundry turns gray. (**) The machine will not spin if water is not drained completely.
Problem It does not rinse well. Reason The amount, brand and storage conditions of the detergent used are inappropriate. Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. Laundry became stiff after washing. (**) Pump filter is clogged. Drain hose is folded. Insufficient amount of detergent is used. Detergent is put in the wrong compartment. Detergent might be mixed with the softener. Laundry does not smell like the softener. (**) Detergent is put in the wrong compartment.
Problem Reason Laundry remains wet at the end of Excessive foam might have occurred and automatic the programme. (*) foam absorption system might have been activated due to too much detergent usage. Solution • Use recommended amount of detergent. (*) Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment. Laundry should be rearranged and re-spun. (**) Regular drum cleaning is not applied.
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