Akai XQB100-Y1066S User manual

XQB100-Y1066S
N13275
9kg Top Load
Washing Machine
Instruction Manual
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
NZ: 0800 836 761

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General Safety Instructions
This heading indicates that there is a serious risk of
injury if you do not adhere to the warning(s).
This heading indicates that care should be taken to
avoid injury to persons or damage to property.
A tick in a circle accompanies a measure or action that
you should do or follow.
A cross in a circle accompanies a measure or action
that you should NOT do.
Warning
Caution
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of
product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed
warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on
to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using
an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety
• Before connecting and turning on the washing machine, ensure the electrical
voltage and circuit frequency correspond to those indicated on the appliance.
• Only connect the washing machine to a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
• Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
• Do not kink or damage the power cord, and position it out of the way so no one
steps on or places anything on the cord or against it.
• Do not overload the wall outlet. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Never use this washing machine with a power adaptor or an extension cord.
• Unplug the washing machine from the power supply before cleaning, servicing,
maintenance or moving the appliance. Pull by the plug, not by the cord.
• After use, always unplug the appliance and turn off the water.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Installation
• Install the washing machine on a flat surface to avoid overturning during use.
• If the machine must be placed on carpet, make sure the ventilation openings in the
base are not obstructed.
• Connect the washing machine to the water mains using new hose sets. Do not
reuse old hose sets.
• Make sure that all water and electrical connections are made by qualified personnel
only, observing the manufacturer’s instructions (see “Getting Started: Installation” on
pages 10 to 13) and local safety regulations.
• Improper installation may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury.
• We assume no liability for any eventual damages caused by improper or faulty use.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• The appliance is designed for home use only.
• Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Before loading the washing machine, always ensure no pet or young child has
climbed into it.
• Make sure all pockets of clothing to be washed are empty. Hard, sharp objects
such as coins, safety pins, bra wires, nails, screws or stones can cause extensive
damage to the appliance and block the pump.
• Any damage or malfunction resulting from foreign objects is not covered by your
warranty and may lead to expensive repairs.
• We assume no liability for any eventual damages caused by improper or faulty use.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the
power supply.
• Except for the filters that require regular cleaning, the unit has no user-serviceable
parts contained within. Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify it. Repairs
made by inexperienced or unqualified persons may cause injury and/or make more
serious repairs to the appliance necessary.
• CAUTION: After each wash, check and clean the lint filter inside the drum. Also
check and clean the lint filter at the back of the machine next to the
drain hose outlet on a regular basis.
• This appliance should only be serviced by an authorised service centre, and only
genuine spare parts should be used. Contact the after sales support line for advice.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Do not let children climb into the
washing machine or peer into the
rotating spin barrel.
Do not wash clothes that have
residue of any flammable
materials.
Do not use the appliance if the
power cord or plug is damaged
to avoid an electric shock, short
circuit or fire.
Regularly clean the power plug
to remove dust and dirt and
avoid contact failure.
Turn the machine off before
pulling out the plug from the
socket if the machine
is not in use.
Do not place any flammable
items on top of the washing
machine.
Insert the power plug securely.
Warnings
Use a 240V AC power source.
240V

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Ensure the water inlet hoses
are connected and the taps are
turned on before washing a load.
Do not change the power cord.
If it needs changing, contact a
qualified electrician
or call the after
sales support line.
Do not pull the power cord when
removing the plug.
Do not wash jackets, raincoats,
fishing coats and similar clothes
in the washing
machine.
Do not allow children to lay or sit
on top of the washing machine.
The water temperature should
not exceed 60°C
when washing
with warm water.
Cautions
Do not pull out or insert the plug
with wet hands to avoid electric
shock.
No wet hands
To avoid electric shock, fire and
malfunction, do not install this
machine
in a damp
place.
No dampness
General Safety Instructions (Cont.)

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Product Overview
Accessories
included
1 Water supply hoses
2 Lid
3 Level indicator
4 Softener dispenser
5 Lint filter
6 Wash/spin tub
7 Control panel
8 Housing
9 Adjustable leg (1)
2
1
7
5
6
4
8
9
12
11
10
16
15
14
10 Detergent tray
11 Pulsator
12 Rollers (one on each back corner)
13 Handle (one on each side)
14 Hot water supply hose
15 Cold water supply hose
16 Drain hose
Also included, but not pictured:
Bottom cover and screw for attaching
bottom cover to unit.
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Getting Started: Installation
Unpacking
• Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure
your new washing machine is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic
wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all
packaging materials are out of their reach.
• Unwind the power cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use
the appliance if the appliance or its cord have been damaged or are not working
properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support line for advice on
examination, repair or return of the damaged product.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles
of the washing machine. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the
previous pages.
Levelling the washer
• Install the washer on a stable and level surface, in
a dry location, out of sunlight.
• If levelling is necessary, adjust the adjustable leg,
as illustrated, right. The maximum permissible
inclination of the supporting surface is 2 degrees.
• To make sure you have levelled the machine
correctly, open the lid and check the the level
indicator in the top left corner of the cabinet.
CAUTION: If you must install the washer on a carpeted floor, make sure not to block
the ventilation openings on the bottom of the washer.
Base of the Washer
Installing the bottom cover
• Make sure the power cord is unplugged from the
mains supply.
• Place some padding (such as a soft mat, blanket
or thick towel) on the floor and gently lay the
washing machine on the soft padding, back side
down. Take care not to dent the housing.
• Insert the bottom cover into the hooks of the leg,
pushing it straight until it reaches into the front
hooks.
• Fasten the bottom cover with the supplied
screw.
• Carefully set the washer upright.

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Getting Started: Installation (Cont.)
Connecting the water inlet hoses
Install the water inlet hoses to your hot and cold water taps, following the instructions
below.
• Check and ensure that the sealing washers are firmly in place.
• Attach the straight end of the hose to your water taps. Make sure to attach the
hot water supply hose (with red markings) to the hot water tap and the cold water
supply hose (with blue markings) to the cold water tap.
• Tighten the coupling nuts securely by hand, as illustrated below.
• Attach the curved end of the hose to the corresponding inlet valve of the washing
machine.
• Tighten the coupling nuts securely by hand, as illustrated below.
• Tighten the nut by turning it clockwise while holding the hose. (To detach the water
supply hose, turn the nut anticlockwise after turning the tap off.)
• Turn on the taps and check for leaks. Tighten the coupling nuts firmly if there is any
leakage. If your water pressure is strong, close the water tap completely, then open
it slightly.
• Make sure your hot water from the tap is no hotter than 60°C.

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Getting Started: Installation (Cont.)
CAUTION! When tightening the clamping nut, take care not to damage the water
inlet valve joint. Apply force evenly and do not twist the water inlet valve.
CAUTION! Use only the new (supplied) hoses with your new appliance. Do not
use a hose from an existing machine, or one that has been used previously.
CAUTION! : In the event that the hoses are too short for your set-up, please
seek advice from your local washing machine store to purchase a longer hose.

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Getting Started: Installation (Cont.)
CAUTION!
• While the washer is in use, make sure the height
of the drain hose is at least 80cm, otherwise the
washer will not work well, or the water may flow
out in the course of washing. Also ensure the
drain hose is not higher than 120cm
above ground, otherwise the washer
will not drain water well.
• Never lay down the drain hose, as
water will be discharged.
• Be sure the drain hose is properly
routed so it will not kink or lift off
the sink.
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• Pinching the two bands of the clamp on the drain hose, connect it to the drain
pump at the back of the washer (see the photo below, left).
• Pull the drain hose upward and affix it to the hose clip at the back of the washer, as
illustrated below, right.
• When the washer is in use, put the drain hose into a drain spout (or into a sink/tub),
as illustrated on page 10.
Installing the drain hose
Drain pump with lint filter

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Getting Started: Installation (Cont.)
Using the rollers
The washing machine is equipped with two rollers at the back that you can use to
move the machine more easily. Tilt the washing machine by about 30 degrees and
push forward, or pull backward, while holding the machine securely on both sides with
your hands, as illustrated below.
Do not move the machine on the rollers on uneven ground, which can damage the
rollers.
Take care of your back! Do not tilt the washing machine too much, which could
cause injury.

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Time and preset indicators
Preset / Ultrasonic button
Detergent indication
Program / Child lock button
• These indicate how
much powder detergent
to use.
• See ‘Detergent and
load recommendations’,
page 15, for details.
• Press this button to choose the washing program:
the relevant indicator light will start flashing.
• This button is also used to set the child lock
function. See ‘Child lock’, page 20, for details.
• The machine automatically sets certain washing
processes for the NORMAL / HEAVY DUTY /
CUSTOM and SOFT WASH programs.
This indicator shows the
remaining time during washing.
• Press this button to preset the
finish time of the washing (not
applicable for the DELICATE
program).
• To select or cancel the ULTRA-
SONIC function, press and hold
the button until the ULTRASONIC
light is on or off.
This indicator shows during
presetting when the washing will
be finished.
When abnormal conditions occur,
an error warning will appear here.
When setting soak and wash
processes, this indicator shows
the time you set.
Features
The control panel
Water level button
• You can choose the
appropriate water
level that matches
the load size.
• Different water
levels for washing or
rinsing are optional.
• See ‘Setting the
water level ...’, page
19, for details.
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个 / 台
技术要求
1.印刷图案应鲜明、亮丽，无漏印、错
印、倾斜等缺陷。
2.塑贴印刷字体、颜色以封样件为准。
3.符合合肥三洋关于RoHS指令的《保证书》要求。
4 .尺寸图借用XQB100-Y1066S。
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Start/pause button
Rinse indication
Temp. button
Spin indication
Process buttons
Power on/off
button
• Press this
button to
switch the
power on;
press it again
to switch the
power off.
• At the end
of a washing
program, the
power will be
switched off
automatically
after 5
seconds.
• If you leave
the washer
switched on
without starting
the operation,
the power will
be switched off
automatically
after 10
minutes of
inactivity.
• Press this button to start the
washer operation.
• During operation, press this
button to stop the washer
temporarily; press it again to
restart the washer operation.
NOTE: This is not a CANCEL
button.
• This indicator
shows the number
of rinses.
• Press this button
if you want to
choose the water
temperature. See
‘Hot / cold / warm
water wash’,
page 19,
for details.
• This indicator
shows the spin time
(maximum spin time
shown is 9 minutes).
• Press these buttons to set various
wash processes. See ‘Setting the
water level ...’, page19, for details.
• Press the SOAK/VARIABLE WASH
button before the start to set a
soak time of up to 40 minutes (not
applicable for the DELICATE and
BLANKET programs).
Features (Cont.)

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Instructions
Before you start washing
A Make sure the washer is stable
and level. If necessary, adjust the
adjustable leg to stabilise the
washer.
B Make sure the water inlet hoses
are properly installed.
C Plug the machine into a nearby
power point.
D Open the water taps.
E Make sure the drain hose is properly
installed. Hang the upper end of the
hose over the laundry sink or into a
drain spout.
F Before using the washing machine
for the first time, run a complete
cycle without laundry items. Select
the NORMAL program and run the
machine until the end of the program.
Normal usage
1. Before washing, remove any coins, keys and other hard items
from pockets. Close any zippers to prevent damaging your
clothes and the wash tub. Brush dirt and sand off clothes and
turn pockets inside out.
2. Sort your washing into appropriate loads: whites,
coloureds, cottons, delicates, heavily soiled, etc.
Place delicate items into a wash bag for protection.
On the back
Install
the drain
hose at a
height of
80-120cm
to prevent
water drain-
age and
overflowing
problems.
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B
D
C
E
3. Put your washing in the machine, loading items uniformly
in the tub.
4. Add washing detergent (see opposite for details).
5. Press the POWER ON/OFF button.
6. Refer to the Program Selection Guide (opposite) and select a suitable wash
program. For the NORMAL and HEAVY DUTY programs, the machine will
automatically choose the correct water power and level, wash and spin time
and rinse type. For the CUSTOM and SOFT WASH programs, the machine will
automatically select the correct water level.
7. Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button.
NOTE: If the washer lid is not closed properly, the washer will sound an alarm and
stop working before spinning.

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Instructions (Cont.)
Program selection guide
Program Suitable items
Default settings for individual wash processes
Washing time *
(minutes)
Rinse type Spin time
(minutes)
NORMAL ** Normally soiled clothing
and other items
5~40 2 x Water saver rinse
4 x Shower rinse
5~26
CUSTOM Dependent on the
custom settings
10 2x Water saver rinse 5
DELICATE Delicate fabrics, lingerie 6 2x Water saver rinse 2
HEAVY
DUTY
Heavily soiled cottons,
workwear
7~14 2x Water saver rinse 7~8
BLANKET Blanket or
bulky items
12 2x Water saver rinse 8
SOFT
WASH
Delicates, knitwear 10 2x Water saver rinse 2
* Total program times differ and depend on the weight of the wash load and water level.
** When the water level of the NORMAL program is set to 8, the program has a default
setting of 90L of warm water; all other programs have cold water as a default (water
temperature is adjustable).
Detergent and load recommendations
• We suggest you use detergent in the amounts recommended below. Too much will
affect rinse performance and too little will give poor washing results.
• Add detergent into the detergent tray or put it directly into the tub.
• Dilute fabric softener with a little water and carefully add it to the softener
dispenser on the balance ring for dispersion through the final rinse.
Water level indicator
Water level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Water volume 28L 35L 44L 53L 65L 71L 81L 90L
Wash capacity (kg) Below 1 1~2.5 2.5~3.5 3.5~5 5~6 6~7.5 7.5~8.5 8.5~9
Detergent indicator
Amount of powder
detergent (g) 25~35 35~53 53~71 71~90
Liquid detergent Follow the liquid detergent manufacturer’s recommendation on the
packaging for a top load washing machine.

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Instructions (Cont.)
Customising a program
This washing machine is equipped with a fuzzy logic function that automatically weigh
your wash load and choose certain wash cycle processes for the NORMAL, HEAVY
DUTY, CUSTOM and SOFT WASH programs. You do not have to adjust them yourself,
however, if you want to adjust these values yourself, proceed as follows:
1. Prepare your washing according to points 1 to 4 on page 14.
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button, then press the PROGRAM button to select the
washing program, e.g. NORMAL, HEAVY DUTY.
3. Press the process button to select the process and time you want to adjust. The
relevant indicator light will illuminate when the option is selected.
4. Press the WATER LEVEL button and choose an appropriate water level.
5. Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button for the washing program to start.
6. At the end of the washing program, a buzzer will sound to alert you that the
program has finished before the power is shut off automatically. Close the water
taps and unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.
7. If you want to use a particular customised program on a regular basis, you can
program it to the machine’s memory for easy access the next time you want to use
the same program. See ‘Memory function’, page 20, for instructions.
(Soak time cannot be adjusted for the
DELICATE and BLANKET programs.)
(The number is the number of rinses.)
(For the DELICATE program, spin time can only be
adjusted up to 3 minutes, as illustrated below.)
options
options
options
options
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Instructions (Cont.)
The blanket program
Use this program for washing blankets or other bulky items. It will automatically select
the highest water level (90L), but you can adjust this manually down to 62L according
to the size of your bulky item(s).
1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button and open the washer lid.
2. Press the PROGRAM button repeatedly until the indicator for the BLANKET
program flashes.
3. Dissolve an appropriate amount of washing detergent with a little lukewarm water,
then pour the detergent solution directly into the tub of the washing machine.
4. Fold up the blanket and put it into the washing tub, as illustrated above.
5. Close the washer lid.
6. Press the START/PAUSE button for the washing program to start.
7. At the end of the washing program, a buzzer will sound to alert you that the
program has finished before the power is shut off automatically.
8. Close the water taps and unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.
9. We recommend cleaning the lint filter after washing a blanket.
NOTE: If the blanket floats up during the wash, press the START/PAUSE button, the
washer will stop working temporarily. Push the blanket down and press the
START/PAUSE button again to continue washing.

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Instructions (Cont.)
Preset washing (delayed start)
This washing machine has a 0~24 hour preset function you can set to determine the
time when the washing program will finish. (It is, in effect, similar to a ‘delayed start’
function, but you set the time you want the wash to finish rather than to start.)
NOTES: * The Preset function is not available for the DELICATE program.
*To avoid water leakage when using this function, make sure the water taps
are open, the drain hose is properly installed and the washing load and
detergent are properly prepared.
1. Put your washing in the machine, loading items uniformly in the tub.
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button.
3. Select the required PROGRAM and process, and any other WATER LEVEL, TEMP and
ULTRASONIC, if required.
4. Press the PRESET button to select the desired time period for the wash to finish.
5. Select the water level, if necessary.
6. Add any detergents (see below and page 15 for details).
7. Close the washer lid and press the START/PAUSE button.
8. After setting the PRESET, the corresponding light will illuminate and all other lights
will be switched off about one minute later. (If you set the child lock, the CHILD
LOCK LIGHT will be on.)
9. To check the preset program, press any button (except for the POWER button); the
program will be indicated for 5 seconds. During these 5 seconds you can press the
WATER LEVEL button and set the water level.
10.To cancel the preset, shut off the power.
11.To change the preset time, first cancel the preset, then set it again.
Adding detergent to a preset wash
When using the preset wash, we recommend
you use powder detergent. Do not add detergent
directly to the wash tub ahead of the wash time,
but follow the instructions below:
• Washing detergent: either put detergent into
the detergent tray or, if you prefer to put it
directly into the wash tub, wrap the powder in a
small cloth.
• Fabric softener: dilute the softener with twice
the amount of water, then pour the solution into the softener dispenser on the
balance ring.

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Instructions (Cont.)
Other features and functions
Hot / cold / warm water wash
If this top load washing machine is connected to both a cold and a hot water tap, you
can set it to use either just cold water for a cold water wash, or just hot water for a hot
water wash, or both hot and cold water for a warm water wash.
To select the wash temperature, press the TEMP button.
• Cold Wash: the corresponding indicator light is on.
• Hot Wash: the corresponding indicator light is on.
• Warm wash: both the Cold Wash and Hot Wash indicator lights are on.
Water power
You can set the water power for your selected wash and rinse processes, except for
the DELICATE and BLANKET programs. To set the power level:
• Press the START/PAUSE button, then press the SOAK/VARIABLE WASH button:
the display will show “H0”.
• Press the SOAK/VARIABLE WASH button again, repeatedly, to increase the water
power level from “H1”, “H2”, “H3” to the strongest, “H4”.
• Press the SOAK/VARIABLE WASH button again, repeatedly, to decrease the water
power level from “L1”, “L2”, “L3” to the weakest: “L4”.
Setting the water level and other processes
You can set the water level for wash and rinse processes. For example, if you are
sensitive to detergent residues in your washing, you may want to select a higher water
level for rinsing.
To set different water levels:
• Press the WASH button until the WASH light flashes; press the WATER LEVEL
button to choose the appropriate water level; press the WASH button to set the
wash time.
• Then press the RINSE button until the RINSE light flashes; press the WATER LEVEL
button to choose the appropriate water level; press the RINSE button to set the
number of rinses.
To set other processes:
• Then press the SPIN button until the SPIN light flashes; press the SPIN button to
set the SPIN time.
• Finally press the START/PAUSE button: the washer will start operating according to
the set values for wash and rinse water levels, number of rinses and spin time.

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Instructions (Cont.)
Fuzzy logic function
For certain wash programs, the machine automatically detects the weight of your
wash load and selects the appropriate wash cycle processes.
• For the NORMAL and HEAVY DUTY programs, the machine will automatically
select the correct water power and level, wash and spin time, and rinse type.
• For the CUSTOM and SOFT WASH programs, the machine will automatically select
the correct water level. Other wash cycle processes have to be manually set.
Ultrasonic function
This top load washing machine is equipped with an ULTRASONIC pump, which
generates thousands of vibrations per second into the wash tub. These vibrations
help remove stains and dirt without chemical stain removers, thus reducing the
required detergent amount and wash time.
To select this feature, press and hold the PRESET/ULTRASONIC button for four
seconds until the corresponding light comes on and a buzzer sounds. Repeat the
steps to cancel.
• When selecting the ULTRASONIC wash, please use less detergent than usually.
Power failure backup
A power failure backup will be activated when the power is suddenly disconnected
while the machine is running. When the power is back on again, the washing machine
will automatically start again and complete the remaining process.
Memory function
When the NORMAL, CUSTOM or HEAVY DUTY program is selected, 20 seconds
after starting, the machine will remember this program (except for the preset time and
water level setting) and start the same program the next time it is selected.
NOTE: This function is not available for the SOFT WASH, BLANKET and DELICATE
programs.
Child lock
The machine will stop working automatically and sound an alarm if the washer lid is
opened for 4 seconds. To set the child lock:
• Press the POWER ON/OFF button to switch on the power, then press and hold
the PROGRAM button for 4 seconds until a buzzer sounds. The child lock will be
activated when the START/PAUSE button is pressed. Repeat the steps to cancel.
Start of washing
Washing will start when the water inside the tub has reached two levels below the set
level while the water will continue to flow in (see page 15 for the eight water levels).
This early start of washing will increase the wash time and allow the detergent to
dissolve fully before the start of the set wash time. This function will be ineffective:
• When water level 1 (28L) or 2 (35L) is selected.
• When the DELICATE or BLANKET program is selected.
• When SOAK is selected, after the soaking process.