Blomberg BLWADREW722001 Instruction Manual

WM72200W
Front-Loading Automatic
Washer
Owner’s Guide & Installation
Instructions
To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these
instructions before installation or use. Use the washer only as
instructed in this owner’s guide and installation instructions
included with your washer. Keep this guide for future reference
As an ENERGY STAR® partner,
BLOMBERG has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Please read this guide first!
Dear Customer,
We hope that your product which has been manufactured in modern
facilities and passed through a strict quality control procedure will give
you the best results.
Therefore, we advise you to read through this document carefully
before using your product and keep it for future reference.
This guide will…
…help you use your washer in a fast and safe way.
• Pleasereadtheguidebeforeinstallingandstartingyourwasher.
• Particularlyfollowtheinstructionsrelatedtosafety.
• Keepthisguidewithineasyreach.Youmayneeditinthefuture.
• Pleasereadalladditionaldocumentssuppliedwiththiswasher.
Pleasenotethatthisowner’sguide&installationinstructionsmaybe
applicable for several other models. Differences between models will
be identified in the guide.

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Explanation of symbols
Throughout this guide the following symbols are used:
CCAUTION
• Important information or useful hints about usage.
AWARNING
• Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.
BWARNING
• Warning for electrical shock
If you have questions, call:
Call Center (toll free number)
1-800-459-9848 (USA)
or send e-mail to:
[email protected]
For the list of dealers/retailers, distributors and authorized service
agents, visit:http://www.blombergappliances.com
Pleasefillintheinformationbelowforfuturereference.
Model no.:
Serial no.:
Purchasedate:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Your Washer 6
Overview .......................................................6
Specifications ....................................................7
2 Important Safety Instructions 8
3 Installation Instructions 13
The Right Location of Installation ....................................13
Installation Clearances ............................................14
Allowable Clearances for Undercounter Installation.......................15
Allowable Clearances for Closet Installation ............................16
Stacked Installation ..............................................16
Removing packaging reinforcement ..................................16
Removing shipping bolts ..........................................17
Leveling the washer ..............................................18
Electrical Connection .............................................18
Powersupplyandcircuit ..........................................20
Water Supply Connection..........................................21
Drainage.......................................................23
Installation Checklist ..............................................24
Transportation ..................................................24
Disposal Information..............................................25
Appliance Disposal ...............................................25
4 Operating Instructions 26
First Use.......................................................26
Laundry Tips ...................................................27
Preparingthelaundry .............................................28
Loading the washer ..............................................29
Detergent Use ..................................................30
Detergent Quantity ...............................................31
Detergent Dispenser..............................................32
(II) Main Wash Detergent Compartment ...............................33
Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment .................................34
Using liquid detergents ............................................34
(I) Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment ...............................35
Water Consumption ..............................................35

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer 36
Control panel ...................................................36
Programs .....................................................37
Programselection ...............................................40
Programandconsumptiontable.....................................41
Temperature selection ............................................44
Spin speed selection .............................................45
Rinse Hold .....................................................45
Auxiliary function selection .........................................46
End Time ......................................................48
Changing the selections after program has started .......................49
Child Lock .....................................................50
6 Preparation 51
Starting the program .............................................51
Door locking system..............................................51
Adding or taking out laundry........................................52
Cancelling the program ...........................................52
Re-spinning the laundry ...........................................53
End of program .................................................53
Energy saving mode..............................................54
7 User maintenance instructions 55
Cleaning detergent dispenser .......................................55
Cleaning the door seal ............................................56
Cleaning the drum ...............................................56
Cleaning the outer cabinet and control panel ...........................57
Cleaning the water inlet strainers ....................................57
Cleaning the drain pump filter ......................................58
Descaling the washer .............................................60
8 Troubleshooting 61
9 WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BLOMBERG CLOTHES
WASHERS 74
10 HOW TO GET SERVICE 75

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1Your Washer
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Overview
1-Powercable
2- Top panel
3- Control panel
4- Drain hose
5- Loading door
6- Filter cap
7- Adjustable feet
8- Detergent drawer

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Your Washer
Specifications
Specifications of this appliance may change without notice to improve
the quality of the product. Figures in this guide are schematic and
may not match your product exactly.
Values stated on the washer labels or in the documentation
accompanying it are obtained in laboratory in accordance with the
relevant standards. Depending on operational and environmental
conditions of the appliance, these values may vary.
Front Loading Automatic
Washer
Models WM72200W
Height (in) / (cm) 33.1 / 84
Width (in) / (cm) 23.6 / 60
Depth (in) / (cm) 21.26 / 54
Net Weight (lbs) / (kg) 156.53 / 71
Electricity (V/Hz.) 110-126 / 60
Total Current (A) 10
TotalPower(W) 2000-2350
Water pressure (psi) / (bar) (15-145) / (1-10)
Drain height (ft.) / (m.) 4.9 / 1.5
Wash capacity (cu. Ft.) 1.95
Dry Load Capacity (lbs)/(kg) 17.64 / 8

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2Important Safety Instructions
BWARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons while
using your appliance follow basic safety precautions, including
the following:
• Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthewasher.
• Donotwasharticlesthathavebeenpreviouslycleanedin,washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
or other flammable or explosive substances (acetone, alcohol,
kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers,
turpentine, waxes and wax removers) as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Donotaddgasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,orotherflammableor
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Undercertainconditions,hydrogengasmaybeproducedina
hot-water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSIVE.Ifthehot-watersystemhasnot
been used for such a period, before using a washing machine, turn
on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame this time.
• Donotallowchildrentoplayonorintheappliance.Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used
near children.
• Beforetheapplianceisremovedfromserviceordiscarded,remove
the door and the power cord / main plug to prevent accidents.
• Donotreachintotheapplianceifthedrumismoving.Waituntilthe
drum has completely stopped before opening the door.
• Donotinstallorstorethisappliancewhereitwillbeexposedtothe
weather and direct sunlight.
• Donottamperwithcontrols.

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Important Safety Instructions
• Donotrepairorreplaceanypartoftheapplianceorattemptany
servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance
instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
• Thisappliancemustonlybeusedforthepurposeofwashing,
rinsing and spinning machine-washable items using laundry
additives that are suitable for use in washers . The appliance
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by
improper or unintended use of the appliance.
• Onlydetergents,softenersandadditivessuitableforusein
HE (High-efficiency) washers may be used. Always follow the
instructions and information given by the laundry detergent
manufacturers when using these products.
• Alwaysfollowthefabriccareinstructionsofgarmentmanufacturers.
• Donottouchthedoorglasswhilewashingathightemperatures.
Danger of burning!
• Donotsitontopofthewasher.
• Donotclimbontothewasher.
• Destroytheshippingcarton,plasticbagandotherpacking
materials after the washer is unpacked. Keep children away from
these packing materials. Danger of suffocation from plastic sheets
and cartons!
• Donotmixchlorinebleachwithammoniaoracidssuchasvinegar
and/or rust remover when washing. This mixture can produce
hazardous fume which may cause death.
• Donotoperatethisapplianceifitisdamaged,malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

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Important Safety Instructions
• Storelaundrydetergentsandadditivesinacool,dryplaceout
of children’s reach due to danger of chemical poisoning and skin
irritation. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions when using laundry
products.
• Donotmachinewashfiberglassmaterials.Smallparticlescanstick
to fabrics washed in following cycles and may lead to skin irritation.
• Donotwashitemsstainedwithvegetableoil,cookingoilor
petroleum. These items may contain some flammable oils after
laundering and the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
• Besuretounplugthepowercablebeforeattemptingmaintenance
or cleaning of your appliance to minimize the risk of electric shock.
Always unplug the cable by grasping the plug, not the cord.
• Donotusewethandswhenplugging/unpluggingthepowercable.
• Checkthewaterinletanddrainhoseconnectionsregularlyforany
leakage. Hoses should be replaced every 5 years.
• Donotleavethewasherdooropentopreventchildrenhurt
themselves by hanging on the door or going inside the drum.
• Becarefulwhentheapplianceisdraininghotwater.Dangerof
burning!
• Attheendofawashingday,turnoffthewaterfaucetstoprevent
any leakage that may occur due to a faulty condition of the
appliance.
• Checktheapplianceandinlethoseconnectionsforwaterleakage
after each use. If there is leakage, turn off the appliance and water
faucets and call service.
• Donotmachinewashitemshavinglargeorheavymetalpartssuch
as buttons or buckles. These items could severely damage the
appliance.
• Alwaysbesuretoemptyallforeignmaterialsfromthepocketsof
your clothing as small items such as coins, pins etc. could severely
damage the appliance.
• Donotinstallandoperatetheapplianceinplacesexposedto
temperatures below freezing. Frozen water may cause severe
damage by bursting hoses and pump.