USER MANUAL Washing Machine Models: 808745101-002-442013 SWT5542 SWT6042 SWT7542 SWT8542 SWT9542
Conditions of use Parts of the washing machine Saving water and energy The difference between the Deep Rinse and Eco Rinse options Control panel About your washing machine 3 3 3 4 4 5 Sort your washing into separate wash loads Check your clothes to avoid damage Pre-treatment sprays/stain removers Load the washing machine Add the detergent Adding fabric softener Adding bleach Choose the wash program Your program guide Choose the water level Choose the wash water temperature Choose the soak time To start th
SECTION A: Knowing your washing machine CONDITIONS OF USE This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - Farm Houses. - By clients in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and other residential type environments. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. PARTS OF THE WASHING MACHINE This booklet talks about different parts of your washing machine. The main ones you need to know are shown on the diagrams below.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DEEP RINSE AND ECO RINSE OPTIONS. (See page 13 for rinse option instructions) Eco Rinse Option When Eco rinse is used, rinse water is sprayed into the wash bowl in pulses. After each pulse the wash bowl will spin to remove detergent laden water from the clothes. Normally the machine will go through a series of six pulse sprays and short spin cycles in this manner, followed by the final long spin that removes the water from the clothes to complete the wash.
Models: SWT8542, SWT9542 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Program selector Knob (See page 8) 5 Rinse Option Touchpad (See page 13) 2 Water Level Touchpad (See page 9) 6 Start/Hold To Pause Touchpad (See page 11) 3 Temperature Touchpad (See page 10) 7 Display (See page 11) 4 Soak Time Touchpad (See page 10) ABOUT YOUR WASHING MACHINE Out of balance interruption The washing machine can stop during the spin stage of a wash because of an out of balance condition.
Follow the instructions in this section for the best washing results. Each load of washing should contain clothing which needs the same washing conditions. For example, you should not wash delicate clothes with very dirty work clothes. Some fabrics are lint collectors and can pick up lint, dirt and colour from other fabrics, which are lint producers.
ADD THE DETERGENT FOR NON-DETERGENT DISPENSER DRAWER MODELS (SWT5542, SWT6042) 1. Measure the correct amount of powder or liquid detergent by following the recommendations on the package. 2. Mix detergent in one litre of hot or warm water. 3. Add the pre-mixed detergent to the wash load. Don’t do these things: * Using too little detergent will give you a poor wash result. * Using excessive detergent will create too much suds and may cause overloading of the motor during the spin stage of the wash cycle.
ADDING BLEACH Bleaching of clothes can help to remove stains, heavy soiling and to kill bacteria. Oxygen type - This is generally a powder type bleach. Mix the required quantity with water and pour down the hole in the top panel during the fill when there is some water in the wash bowl. Refer to the instructions on the bleach container. Chlorine type - This type of bleach should NOT be mixed with detergent. Mix the bleach with water as per the instructions on the container.
YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE Default Setting Program Water Level Select this Program SWT5542, SWT7542 SWT8542, SWT6042 SWT9542 Soak Rinse*** Option Off To reset a program and to switch off the machine. - - - - - Regular Wash For normally soiled cotton load at rated load capacity. Full Full Auto Warm No Soak Eco Rinse Cold Wash For synthetic or mixed fabrics, underwear, coloured garments, non-shirnk shirts, blouses.
NOTE: Flood diagnostic is explained on page 19. You should refer to this if you have water pouring onto the floorThe display will show “ ” and you will hear rapid short beep continuously to remind you about this problem. CHOOSE THE WASH WATER TEMPERATURE For each wash program your washing machine automatically selects a suitable fill water temperature. If you want to use a different wash water temperature, press the Temperature touchpad repeatedly.
TO START THE WASH CYCLE / PROGRAM Press the Start/Hold To Pause touchpad. Start/Hold To Pause is used to Start, Stop and Continue the wash. If you have started your wash and you wish to stop it for some reason, press the Start/Hold To Pause touchpad and hold it for 1.2 seconds to enter pause mode MACHINE IN PAUSE MODE You can tell when your washing machine is in pause mode. The time remaining is shown then “ SP ”.
SECTION C: Features of your washing machine Additional features on your washing machine are described in this section. INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FEATURE The washing machine will give you information by using the control panel display and “beeping” function. Lights and “beeps” Display will show “ and what to do to continue Indicates the machine has gone out of balance during the spin cycle. Open lid, redistribute load and close lid. ” and “FLASHING” and you get 4 fast “beeps” every 1 minute.
RINSE OPTION Pressing the “Rinse Option” touchpad allows you to change the rinse type. For most washes the machine automatically selects “Deep Rinse” for you. There are four rinses to choose from… Fast rinse, Eco rinse, Deep rinse and Extra rinse. Extra: Extra rinse, the machine fills twice, giving you two deep rinses. Deep: Deep rinse the machine fills once, giving you one deep rinse. Eco: Eco rinse is a spray rinse giving you maximum water saving.
Your washing machine will give you long and trouble-free service, if you follow the instructions in this sections. These instructions show you how to care for your washing machine. 1. Rotate Selector knob to “Off” position. 2. Turn off power switch (For Models: SWT8542, SWT9542). 3. Switch off the electricity at the power point. 4. Turn off the water taps. 5. Leave lid open for a while to allow moisture inside washing machine to evaporate.
CLEANING STAINS IN THE WASH BOWL Stains in the wash bowl can be caused by: metal objects such as bobby pins, dressmaking pins and nails. salt IMPORTANT: Check all pockets before loading clothes into your washing machine. Don’t leave wet clothing (especially swimwear) in the bowl for too long before you wash it. How to clean the stainless steel wash bowl Wipe with a cleaning product which is marked suit able for stainless steel. IMPORTANT: Never use bleach cleaners or steel wool.
Section E: Handy Washing Hints This section gives you some help in dealing with washing problems. Chemicals referred to on this page and page 20 are available from your local supermarket, hardware store or the chemist. YELLOWING OR GREYING CLOTHES Problem Possible causes What to do • Incorrect wash times and using insufficient detergent which can cause redepositing of detergent on clothes. GREYNESS 1.
Treat stains as soon as possible. The longer they are the harder they are to remove. The following information may assist you in stain removal.
SECTION F: Don’t call for service until you’ve checked these points IMPORTANT: If you call for service and there is nothing wrong with your washing machine, you will have to pay for the service call. You will have to pay even when your washing machine is under warranty. Before you call for service, check the points in the table below. Problem Machine not working. Machine has washed load but will not spin. Water in washbowl. Display Code Possible Causes What to do Power not switched on.
OTHER DIAGNOSTIC HELP AND A GUIDE FOR WHEN YOU SHOULD CALL FOR SERVICE If you are having a problem with your washing machine, make sure you have followed ALL of the instructions on page 18 in the “What to do” column before calling for service. Description Not filling with water. Display Code Customer action (Summary) Make sure both wall taps are on and hose filters are not blocked. Raise drain hose if water is flowing out of drain hose. Press Start/Hold To Pause to re-start wash.