Brandt WDB184QWA Operation manual

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INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
Washer Dryer

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CONTENTS
Safety instructions............................................................................3
Installation........................................................................................7
Operation .......................................................................................13
Maintenance operations.................................................................27
Troubleshooting .............................................................................31
Availability of spare parts ...............................................................33

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Safety instructions
•This appliance is designed to be used for domestic and similar
applications such as:
- kitchen areas for staff in shops, offices and other professional
premises,
- farms;
- use by hotel, motel and other residential clients;
- B&B type environments.
•The appliance must be connected to the mains water supply using the
brand new connection fittings supplied with the appliance. Never
reuse old fittings.
•Never obstruct the ventilation openings.
•This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more and by
people with physical, sensual or metal deficits and lacking experience
or knowledge of the device provided that they are correctly supervised
or have been provided with instructions regarding the safe use of the
appliance and provided that the risks present have been fully
understood. Children must not play with the appliance.. Cleaning and
maintenance operations must not be carried out by children without
supervision.
•Children under the age of three should be kept away from the
appliance unless they are under constant supervision.
•If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the
manufacturer, its after-sales service department or a similarly
qualified person, so as to avoid danger.
•Regarding the instructions for installing the appliance and making its
electrical connections, please refer to the appropriate section in this
guide.
WARNING: Do not connect the appliance to a hot water supply.

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•The maximum weight of dry laundry is 8 kilograms for the wash cycle.
•The maximum weight of dry laundry is 6 kilograms for the wash-dry
or dry cycle.
•Maximum water supply pressure: 1 MPa
•Minimum water supply pressure: 0,05MPa
Warning!
Product installation
•This washer dryer is intended for indoor use only.
•It is not designed for built-in installation. Never obstruct the openings.
•This washer dryer must not be installed in bathrooms, very damp
rooms, or in rooms where there are explosive gasses or caustic
substances.
•If the appliance has only one water inlet valve, connect it to a cold
water source only.
•The power plug must remain accessible after the appliance is
installed.
•Remove all packaging materials and the transit bolts before using the
appliance. Failure to do so may seriously damage your washer dryer.
Appliance damage hazard!
•Your appliance is for household (domestic) use only and is designed
solely for machine washable textiles.
•Do not climb on the top of the appliance.
•Do not lean against the door of the washer dryer.

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Care when handling the washer dryer:
1. The transit bolts must be refitted to the washer dryer by a qualified
person.
2. Drain any water from the appliance before moving the washer dryer.
3. Handle the appliance with care. Never lift the appliance by grabbing
projecting parts. The door must not be used as a handle when moving
the appliance.
4. This appliance is heavy. Carry it with care.
5. Do not put any objects in the water drain tray.
•Do not close the door using excessive force. If the door is hard
to close, make sure that the drum is not overloaded and that the
laundry is properly distributed.
•Do not wash carpets.
Risk of explosion!
•Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned, washed, or
soaked with flammable or explosive substances (e.g. wax, petroleum,
paint, petrol, degreasing agents, dry cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.), as they are a fire or explosion hazard.
•The drying cycle should not be used if articles have been washed with
industrial chemicals.
•The extracted air must not be evacuated into a duct used to evacuate
fumes from appliances using gas or other fuels.
•Hand-wash and thoroughly rinse these articles before placing them in
the appliance.
Operation of the appliance
•Before using the appliance for the first time, perform a complete wash
cycle empty.
•Use of inflammable and explosive solvents is prohibited. Never use
fuel and alcohol, etc. as detergents. Only choose detergents that are
suitable for machine washing.
•Empty the pockets of your clothes. Cutting and rigid objects like coins,
pins, nails, screws, stones, etc. may seriously damage this appliance.
•Check that the water inside the drum has been drained before
opening the door. Do not open the door if you can still see water inside

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the washer dryer.
•Be careful to avoid injury when draining very hot washing water.
•Never add water by hand during washing.
•Once the washing cycle has finished, wait two minutes before opening
the door.
•If it is impossible to avoid using the washer dryer to clean fabrics
soiled with hair care products, vegetable or frying oils, first wash them
in hot water with extra detergent to reduce the risk (but without
eliminating it).
•Provide adequate ventilation to prevent the backflow of gases from
nearby appliances that burn other fuels, including open fireplaces.
•Do not dry articles made of foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof fabrics, items and clothing covered with rubber, and foam
rubber pillows in the machine.
•Follow the instructions on the clothing when using fabric softeners or
similar products.
•The last part of a drying cycle consists of a cooling cycle to reduce
the temperature of the items and prevent them being damaged.
•WARNING: Never stop the appliance before the end of the drying
cycle unless you quickly remove and hang up all the items to disperse
the heat.

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Installation
Description of the product
1. Top panel
6. Drain hose
2. Control panel
7. Water supply hose
3. Power cord
8. Detergent compartment
4. Drum
9. Window
5. Filter
Note!
•The illustration of the accessories is provided for reference purposes
only. Please refer to the actual product.

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Accessories
Transit bolt hole
covers
Cold water
supply hose
User guide
Installation location
Warning!
•It is important that the product is stabilised to prevent it from
moving!
•Ensure that the appliance is not resting on the power cord.
To install your washing machine, choose a location that is:
1. On a hard, dry, flat surface
2. Not exposed to direct sunlight
3. Adequately ventilated
4. In a room at ambient temperature
5. Away from heat sources
The washer dryer is designed to operate at ambient
temperature. If it is used in a room where the
temperature is below 0°C, the water inlet valve and the
drainage system may be damaged.

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Unpacking the washer dryer
Warning!
•Packaging materials (e.g. plastic film, polystyrene) can be
hazardous to children.
•There is a suffocation hazard! Keep all packaging materials away
from children.
1. Remove the cardboard box and the
polystyrene wrapping.
2. Lift the washer dryer and remove the
packaging under it. Don't forget to remove
the small foam triangle at the same time as
the lower packaging. If you cannot do so,
lay the washing machine on its side and
remove the small foam triangle by hand.
3. Remove the adhesive tape that holds the
power cord and the drain hose in place.
4. Remove the water supply hose from the
drum .
Remove the transit bolts
Warning!
•You need to remove all the transit bolts located at the back of the
washer dryer before using it.
•You'll need the transit bolts again if you decide to move the
appliance. Keep them in a safe place.

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Proceed as follows to remove the transit bolts:
1. Use a spanner to loosen the four transit bolts then pull them out.
2. Push the four transit bolt cover caps provided for this purpose into the
holes.
3. Keep the transit bolts in a safe place for future reuse.
Adjusting the levelling feet
Warning!
•The lock nuts on the four levelling feet must be tightened against
the washer dryer body.
1. Check that the feet are still firmly attached to the washer dryer. If
this is not the case, return them to their original position and
tighten the nuts.
2. Slacken the lock nut and turn the foot until it touches the floor.
3. Adjust the feet and lock them into position using a spanner.
Check that the washer dryer is stable.

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Connecting the Water Supply Hose
Warning!
•Follow the instructions in this section to avoid water leaks or water
damage.
•Don't twist, squash, modify or cut the water supply hose.
Connecting the water supply hose to a threaded tap
Threaded tap and water supply hose
Connect the other end of the water supply hose to the water supply valve
located on the back of the washer dryer, then tighten the hose by turning it
clockwise.
Watersupply valve
Water supply hose

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Warning!
•Do not twist or extend the drain hose.
•Position the drain hose correctly. If you do not perform this
operation correctly a water leak may occur.
Note!
•If the washer dryer is provided with a drain hose holder, install it as
follows:

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Warning!
•When you install a drain hose, attach it properly using a cord.
•If the drain hose is too long, never attempt to insert part of it into
the washing machine by forcing it as this will cause unusual
noises.
Operation
Quick Start
Warning!
•Ensure that your washer dryer is correctly installed before using
it.
•Before using it for the first time, perform a complete wash cycle
empty.
Calibrating the appliance is recommended to increase its efficiency. To do
this:
1. Empty the drum
2. Plug the appliance in
3. Switch on the appliance and within 10 seconds simultaneously press
Delayed Start and Spin. The indication T19 appears.
4. Press Start and wait for these “****” symbols to appear on the
screen.
1. Before washing
1. Connect the power
cord
2. Open the tap
3. Load the washing
machine

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2. Washing
Note!
•If you choose to use the default settings, you can skip step 3.
3. After washing
An audible beep is heard or "End" is displayed on-screen.
2. Select the
programme
3. Select a function
or the default
settings
4. Start the
programme
4. Close the door
Main wash detergent
Softener
Prewash
5. Add detergent
1. Switch on the
appliance

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Before every wash
Always read the washing labels on garments and the explanations on
how to use the detergent before washing. Choose detergent that
produces little or no foam for optimum washing and to avoid any
overflowing. Refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturer
as shown on the detergent packaging.
Always read the garment
labels
Empty the pockets of your
clothes.
Attach long
strings/ribbons, close zips
and button buttons
Place small size clothes in
pillowcases
If clothes have raise fabric
or suffer from piling, turn
them inside out
Sort clothes by texture
Choosing the correct detergent
A washing care label symbol shows the right choice of detergent,
temperature, and wash cycle.

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Type of fabric
Programme
Detergent
White cotton
Cotton Temp. s. 90°C
Laundry with whitening product
Colours made of linen or cotton
Cotton Temp. s. 60°C
Colours without whitening product
Mixed fibres
Mixed Temp. s. 60°C
Colour wash
Synthetics
Synthetic Temp. s. 60°C
Colour/delicate wash
Delicate fabrics
Wool Temp. s. 40°C
Detergent for delicate textiles
Wool
Wool Temp. s. 40°C
Detergent for wool
Warning!
•If there are not enough clothes in the machine, this may unbalance
the drum and cause the unbalance detection to trigger, significantly
reducing the spin speed.
•Add a few clothes to rebalance the drum so that the washing
machine can spin at the speed you have selected.
Detergent compartment
I Prewash detergent
II Main wash detergent
Softener
Press the button to extract the
product compartment.
Warning!
•You only need to put detergent in Compartment I if you
selected the Prewash function on washing machines
provided with this function.

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Programme
I
II
Programme
I
II
Hygiene
Drum clean
Cotton
Spin
Synthetics
Wash + dry
Mixed
Dry
Wool
20°C
Duvet
Wash and Dry 60’
ECO 40-60
Rapid 45’
Intensive
Flash 15’
Must do Optional
Washing products
•Use washing products designed especially for washing machines:
- Powdered detergents for all kinds of textiles except delicate ones.
For these detergents, we recommend first diluting them with some water to
avoid clogging the detergent pipe causing water to overflow when washing
starts.
- Liquid detergents for all low temperature programmes for all kinds
of textiles or specialist liquid detergents (e.g. for woollens).
•Choose the detergent with care to match the required washing
temperature, to optimise washing while saving water and energy.
Too much detergent may prevent laundry from being properly rinsed,
leaving behind traces of the product. On the other hand, an
inadequate dosage may cause poor washing results.

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Clothing care labels for drying.
Items of clothing have their own washing instruction label and it is recommended
that you follow the drying guidelines explained below.
Wash and dry new dark coloured clothes separately from light coloured
clothes to prevent colours from bleeding and discolouring other clothes or
even plastic components inside the dryer. Dark coloured fibres can cause
colours to bleed into light coloured clothing and vice versa.
Never dry items containing rubber or plastics such as:
a) aprons, bibs, and chair covers
b) curtains and tablecloths
c) bath mats.
Dry
Dry in a dryer
Do not dry in a dryer
Do not dry
Dry in the shade
Dry flat
Drip dry
Air dry / Hang
out to dry
Dry clean
Do not dry clean
Dry clean with any
solvent
Dry clean, only with
petroleum based
solvent

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The control panel
On/Off
Start/Pause
This button turns your washer dryer on
or off.
Press to start the selected wash cycle.
Press during the cycle to pause it.
Options
Program dial
These buttons are used to select an
extra function and will light up when
selected.
You can select the programme of your
choice to match your washing requirements.
Display
The display shows the settings, the time remaining, and information on the washing in
progress. It remains lit for the entire cycle.
ADisplay
Delayed start Wash time
Speed Error
End Temp.
BChild safety
CEasy Jet
D Add wash
E Door safety
FPrewash
G Rinse +
H Drying level

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Warning!
If you need to change a setting after the washing cycle has started,
press the On/Off button once to turn off the machine. Press the On/Off
button a second time to turn the machine back on and select the
program, spin speed, options, then press the Start/Pause button.
(Ensure that the child safety function is disabled or the initially
selected programme will continue to run.)
Just before leaving the factory, the appliance is subject to a last check
when water is poured into the drum. Consequently, there may be
water drops or condensation inside the washing machine. This is not
an indication of a malfunction.
Note!
There may be a slight smell when the appliance is started and used for the
first time.
Options
Prewash
The Prewash option lets you perform an additional wash before the main
wash. This is a suitable option when your laundry is very dirty.
You will need to place detergent in compartment (1) after choosing this
option.
Rinse +
When this option is selected, your laundry will get an extra rinse.
Delayed start
Setting the delayed start function:
1. Choose the time by pressing the Delayed start function (you can select a
delay from 0 to 24 hours).
2. Press the Start/Pause button to start the Delayed start function.
Cancelling the delayed start function:
Press the Delayed start button until 0H is displayed. This operation cannot be
Delayed start
Delayed start
Setting the time
Start/Pause