Haier HWD 1500 User manual

User Manual
Modal # HWD1500
Guide de I'Utilisateur
Mod@le# HWD1500
Manual dd Usuario
Para Modelo de # HWD1500

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Warning- Toreducetherisk of fire, electricshock,or injurytopersonswhen using
your appliance,follow basicprecautions,includingthe following:
1. Read all instructions Before using the appliance.
2. Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care
guide.
3. Use only detergents or softeners recommended for use in this appliance and keep
them out of the reach of children.
4. This appliance must Be properly installed in accordance with the installation
instructions Before it is used.
5. Never unplug your appliance b7 pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the
plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
6. Replace immediately worn power cords, loose plugs/power outlets.
7. Unplug your appliance Before cleaning or Before making any repairs.
8. If your old appliance is not Being used, we recommend that you remove the
door. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
9. Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.
10. Do not use this appliance to wash clothes soaked, spotted or washed in
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or any other explosive or flammable substances
that could ignite and explode.
11. Clothes or rags used to clean flammable or explosive materials shouldnot Be
washed in this appliance till all traces of this material has Been removed, to
avoid an accident.
12. Do not add or mix any flammable or explosive substances to the wash.
13. Do not operate your appliance when parts are missing or parts are Broken.
14. Do not use this appliance for commercial clothes washing.
15. Do not operate this appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
16. Do not tamper with controls.
17. To reduce risk of injury do not allow children to play in or on the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessarywhen the appliance is used near
children.
18. This appliance must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the
correct electrical supply.
19. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire.
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DONOTCUTOR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PLUG. If you do not have
a three-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a certified electrician
install the proper receptacle. The wall receptacle MUST be properly grounded.
20. Hydrogengas may be producedif thewater heaterhasnotbeenusedin more
than2 weeks.Thiscouldbe explosiveunder certaincircumstances.If this isthe
case,beforeusingthisappliance turnon all thehotfaucetsand letthe hotwater
run for a few minutes.Thiswill letthetrapped hydrogenescape.Duringthis
processdo notturn onan electricappliance, smoke,light a match/lighter or use
a flameto avoid an accident,ashydrogengas isflammableand canexplode.
21. Do notdry articlesthat havebeenpreviouslycleanedin,washed in, soakedin,
or spottedwith gasoline,dry-cleaning solvents,or otherflammableor explosive
substances,as theygive off vapors that couldignite or explode.
22. Do notrepair or replaceany part of theapplianceor attemptany servicing
unlessspecificallyrecommendedin the user-repairinstructionsthatyou
understandand haveskillstocarry out.
23. Do notuseheatdry for articlescontainingfoam rubberor similarly textured
rubber-likematerials.
24. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your appliance. Itemscontaminated
with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load
to catch fire.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Note:Theseunitshaveaself-lockingdevice.Pleasewaitfor3
minutesafteryoustopthemachinebeforeopeningthedoor.

DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old
appliance, take off the door so that children may
not easily get trapped inside.
Thank you for purchasing our Haier
product. This easy-to-use manual will
guide you in getting the best useof
your washer and dryer combo.
Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label in
back of the unit.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain
warranty service.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thisappliance mustbe grounded.In theeventof an electricalshortcircuit,
grounding reducestherisk of electricshockby providing an escapewire for
theelectriccurrent.Thisappliance isequippedwith a cord havinga grounding
wire with a grounded plug. Theplug mustbe insertedinto an outletthat is
properly installedand grounded.
•Improper useof theplug can resultin a riskof electricshock.
• Consulta qualified electricianor servicepersonif thegrounding
instructionsare not completelyunderstoodor if doubt existsasto
whether theapplianceis properlygrounded.
Wiring Requirements:
• Thisappliance mustbe plugged into at least
15 AMP 120 VOLT,60 HZGROUNDEDOUTLET.
Note: Where a standard_o-prong outlet is
encountered,it isthepersonalresponsibility
and obligation of theconsumerto have
it replacedwith a properlygrounded
three-prongoutlet.
Extension Cords:
We do not recommendthatyou usean extensioncord.
Power mnterruptions
Occasionallytheremay be power interruptionsdue to thunderstormsor other
causes.Removethe powercord from AC outletwhen a poweroutageoccurs.When
power hasbeenrestoredre-plug powercord to AC outlet.If outageisfor a pro-
longed period, cleanwasher beforeusingit again. Fordetailssee"otherfunctions"
- "Power-Offmemoryfunction" Page18.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 1
ELECTRICALCONNECTING ................................................................. 4
Grounding Instructions.............................................................................. 4
PARTS AND FEATURES....................................................................... 6
Front ....................................................................................................... 6
Back........................................................................................................ 7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 8
Toolsand Materials Required.................................................................... 8
Unpacking Your Washer .......................................................................... 9
INSTALLATION .................................................................................. 1
PowerSupply ....................................................................................... 2
Unit Dimensions..................................................................................... 2
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 3
Control Panel......................................................................................... 3
OPERATIONAL SELECTION............................................................... 5
PROGRAM SELECTION ..................................................................... 6
Loading ................................................................................................. 7
Proper Useof Dispenser......................................................................... 7
WASHING METHODS ....................................................................... 8
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 8
Normal Operating Sounds...................................................................... 9
CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE ......................................................... 20
Cleaning and Maintenance..................................................................... 20
Moving and Vacationing ........................................................................ 21
Storage of Your Appliance in Cold Environment....................................... 21
WARNING CODES ............................................................................ 22
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ............................................................. 25
WARRANTY ....................................................................................... 26
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Front
1. Cycle Selector Dial
2. Start/Pause Button
3. Dry Cycle Selector Button
4. Extra RinseSelection Button
5. Prewash Function Button
6. Delay Button
7. Remaining Time Display
8. Spin Speed Selection Button
9. Temperature Selection Button
10. See Through Glass Window Door
11. Button Trap (not shown)
12. Front Adjustable Legs(not shown)
13. Detergent/Softener Dispenser
14. Removable Cover
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1.Water Inlets(Hot/Cold)
2. PowerSupply
(120V/6OHz, 15 Amps)
3. Drain Hose
4. RearAdjustableLevelingLegs
(notshown}
5. Drainage HoseClips (3)
6. BackPlate
7. BackPlateScrews(3)
8. TransportationBolts(3)
9. Metal Bracket
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_Warning - Risk of Fire
•Washer/Dryer Comboinstallationmustbe performed by a qualified installer.
• InstalltheComboaccordingto themanufacturer'sinstructionsand localcodes.
• Toreducethe riskof severeinjury or death, follow all installationinstructions.
• Savetheseinstructions
Tools and Materials Required
You will need to hove the following tools
to help you in the installation of your washer:
• Scissors • TapeMeasure
• StandardScrewdriver • Gloves
• Pliers • Level
• Wrench
Accessories Supplied Quantity
1. Hot & ColdWater InletHoses 2
2. FlatWater InletHoseWashers
(Installedin eachend ofwater inlet hoses)
3. Use& Care Guide (Not Shown)
4. PlasticPlugsto cover
transportationbolt holes
5. Drain hosesupportbracket
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Unpacking Your Applian¢÷
•Removeall packing materials including transportation bolts.
•Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before
using the washer.
• Transportation Bolts must be removed before using the machine. Once removed,
save them sowhen moving you can reinstall to protect the machine from damage
during shipping.
• Water inlet hosesand other accessories are packed and placed in the drum.
Transportation bolt
Transportation
Bolt r_
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Transportation
Bolt
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Asshown in figure1, removeall
thepacking materials(including
thefoam base).
Upon opening of the package,
water drops may be seen on the
plastic bag and the porthole. This
is a normal phenomenon resulting
from water tests in the factory.
Water tests are conducted to check
for leakage.
Removethreetransportationbolts asshownin
figure 2A. Theboltsprotecttheappliance
from shockduring transportation.Thestepsbelow
shouldbe followed beforeusingtheappliance:
1. Removetheback plateof thewashing
machine.Toremovethis you mustremove
threescrewsholding the panel.
2. Now you could removethetransportationbolts.
While removingthethreeboltsfrom the rear
of thewashing machine,removethe rubber
hoseswhich are behindthe transportation
boltsinsidetheunitat the sametime. Remove
themetalbracketand savein a safeplacefor
lateruse.
3. Reinstallthe backplate.
4. Filltheholesleftby the boltswith plasticplugs.
(Attention:Theboltsand rubber hoseshould
be kept in a safe placefor later use.)(Fig. 2B)
Back Plate
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Transportation Bolt
Metal
bracket
Screws
Levelingthewashing machine:Thereare
adjustablefeetunder thebottomof the
washing machine.Beforeuse,thewashing
machineshouldbe adjusted,asshownin
figure 3, sothat it is level.
Levelinglegscanbe adjustedby turning them
counterclockwiseto raiseyourwasher or
clockwiseto lower yourwasher.
Fig. 3
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JN$TAL TI©N
•Connectthe straightcoupling of theinlet hose
to thewater tap and makesureto tighten it.
• Connectthe elbowcouplingof theinlet hose
to each inlet valves of the unit and makesure
to tightenit.
Note: • Pleasebe surethat theCOLDinlet hoseis
connectedwith thevalve for coldwater
(markedwith "C").
• Pleasebe surethat the HOTinlet hoseis
connectedwith thevalve for hotwater
(markedwith "H").
Water Inlet Hoses
Note: A flat rubber washer must be present inside each end of the inlet hoses.
Over tightening may cause damage to the valve.
Water Drainage Hose
• Theheightof the pipe for thewater drainage
hoseshouldbe between2'6" to 3'3". The
water drain hosemustbe securelyplaced oO oE
on theclip on theback of thewashing machine. _ o
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• Usethewater drainage support(bracket)
suppliedas an accessoryfor proper installation.
If thewater drain hoseneedsto be extended,
it shouldnot be extendedmorethan 8'2".
(Longerextensionwill resultin concurrentwater
inflow and outflow.)Thediameterof theextension
hoseshouldbe thesameastheoriginal hose.
Caution: Water drainage hosemustnotbe immersedin water. Theoriginal and
extensionhosesshouldbe tightly connected.
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Power Supply
• Unit should be connected to a regular 120V~60 Hz 15A grounded
outlet. Make sure local city codes are followed.
YAdapter Connection
Note: "Y Adapter" shown in below figure is only for illustration. It is not
provided in the box as an accessory. Ifyou need to utilize this type
of hookup, you can purchase a "Y Adapter" from your nearest
hardware store.
Water Inlet Water Supply Hose
Valves Y Adapter
_ Drain hose support
........ bracket
SINK
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Hose Bend Drain Hose
Uni_ Dimensions
41 3/4"
(depth)
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23 7/16"
(width) 33 7/16"
(height)
DOOR OPEN 90 ° )23 518"
(depth)
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
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0PE_TI 0 N AL N STR UCTJ0 N $
Warning - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
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1. Cycle Selector
To set a desired wash program, turning the knob will light the cycle selected on
the control panel. Wash cycles are: Cotton, Synthetic, Wool, Silk, Quick & Sport.
Once selected you could press the "Start/Pause" button to start operation.
2. Start/Pause Button
After a cycle,options,spin speed,temperatureand dry cycleis selected,pressthis
buttonto begin wash. Duringa wash cycle, pressthis buttonto pauseoperation.
Pressagain to resumeoperation. If dry cycleisselected,thewash load will go into
drying program after thewash isdone.
3. Spin Speed Selection
By pressing this button, the required spinning speed can be selected. You could
choose from Max; High; Medium; Low to No Spin.
The maximum speed will vary when a different program is selected.
4. Temperature Button
Pressbuttonto selectwash/rinse temperature.Selectionchoiceis hot/cold;
warm/warm; warm/cold; cold/cold. Thewash/rinse temperaturewill vary when a
differentprogram isselected.
5. Drying Button
To startthedry cycleimmediatelyafter thewashcycle,pressthisbutton.An indicator
will lightup showingitsactivation.Whentheunitgoesin thedry modethelightwill
flash.TocanceltheprogrampresstheStart/Pausebuttonbeforethecycleis complete.
PressingDrying buttonagain will cancelthedry programand turn off thelight.
NOTE:Dryingcycleis notavailablein all washcycles.
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6. Extra Rinse Button
Pressthisbuttonto add an additional rinsecycleto yourwash load. A light on the
display screenwill alert youthat the option hasbeenactivated.Beforethewash
cyclegoesin thesofteningmodean additional rinsecyclewill be added.
7. Prewash
Pressthisbuttonto activatethe Pre-Washcycle.Theindicator light will light up.
Oncethewash cyclestartsitwill firstgo in the Pre-washmodeand thenin the regu-
lar wash cycle. Duringthistime the Pre-Washdisplay lightwill blink and water will
inflow in the 1stcompartmentof thedetergentdispenser.At the end of thecyclethe
display lightwill turn off.
8. Delay Start
Toselect,pressthe"Delay"functionbutton.Thewash cyclewill beginata latertimeof
your choosing.Thecyclestartwill bedelayedby 1 houreachtimeyoupressthebut-
ton,toa maximumof 24 hours.Afterthedisplayshows24:00, pressingthebu_onone
moretimewill makethedisplayshow00:00. Now youcancancelthedelayfunction
withoutpoweringoff thecombo.When selected,thedelayiconwill lightupand will
onlyshutoffwhenthecyclecommences.Thedisplayshowsdelaytimein hours.Once
theselecteddelaytimeisreachedthemachinewill START.
9. LCD Display
Showswashcyclechosen,drycyclechosen,remainingwash/dryor delaytime,spin
speedandtemperatureselection.Indicatorlightshowingdelay,prewash,extrarinseof
dryingwillalsobedisplayed.Doorlockandchildlockfunctionswill belitwhenactivated.
10. Detergent Distributor
If prewashcycleischosen,add detergentin the
1stcompartment.
Regularwashing detergentisto be filled in the
2nd compartment.
Fabric softnerif usedshouldbe filled in compartment3
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11. Door Light
A lock lightwill illuminatewhen thedoor is locked.
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12. Child Lock Indicators
When child lock isactivatedthisindicator will light up.Once thecombois running,
press"Delay" and "Start/Pause"at thesametime for 3 seconds.Thiswill activate
thefeature.TheLCDdisplaywill show "SafeOn". Now theselectedcyclescannot
accidentallybe changedbyanyone. Tocancelpressthe "Delay" and the "Start/
Pause"again for 3 seconds. 14

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Suitable Load (Ibs) Program
Program Name Option Condition below Time
cotton clothes
wash 13.22 2:37
washing
cotton cotton clothes
wash+dry washing 6.6 4:37
wash synthetic clothes 6.6 1:16
washing
synthetic
wash+dry synthetic clothes 6.6 2:16
washing
wool clothes
wool wash 3.3 1:00
washing
silk clothes
silk wash 3.3 0:59
washing
for not very dirty
quick wash clothes 6.6 0:32
sport wash for sports clothes 6.6 1:42
rinse / / / 0:26
spin / / / 0:09
AUTO Dry dry cotton or synthetic 6.6 2:30
60 min Dry dry cotton or synthetic 6.6 1:00
Touch Up dry /0:30
Power off /
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Loading
• Loadeachitem loosely.
• Seperatethewhite and coloredclothes.Separateheavyclothesfrom
light clothes.
• Carefullycheckall pocketsand cuffsfor small items.Theycan easily slideintothe
tub and damagethetub.
• Pre-treatall stainsand heavily soiledareasfor bestresults.
• Do notoverloadyour washer.
• Closethedoor properly after loading clothes.
Proper Use of Dispenser
The detergent/softener dispenser is located on the upper left corner
of the washer. Open the dispenser by pulling it out. You will see that there
are three compartments.
1. Prewashing Detergent
2. Detergent
3. Softening Agent
Proper Use of Fabric Softener:
• Pourliquid fabric softenerinto compartmentas recommendedby
themanufacturer.
• Do notexceedthe levelin thecompartmentto avoid overflow.
Warning: • Neverpour fabric softenerdirectlyontoclothesbecauseitwill stain
your clothesor you may get spotson your clothes.
• Do notusepowder form of softenerinto dispenser,or it will clog up
the dispenser.Thisdispenseris onlydesignedfor liquid form.
Proper Use of Detergent:
When pre-washcycleisselecteddo notuseliquiddetergent.
Low-Sudsing detergent is recommended for front load style washers. Thistype of
detergent preventsdamage to your washing machine, which may be caused by
excess amount of sudsentering the condensing compartment.
Note: You can use less or more detergent depending on the size of the load, water
type in your area whether it is soft or hard and whether the clothes are heav-
ily soiled or lightly soiled. Besidesthe performance of the
washing machine, the quality of the detergent also effects the
washing result. Do not use liquid detergent in compartments 1 and 2.
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UsingYour Washer
Turningthe "CycleSelector"dial will allow you to selecta wash cycle.Theselected
cyclewill be illuminatedon thecontrol panel.Thespin speedand thewash/rinse
temperatureare presetfor eachof thecycles.Now you could selectthe "Drying"
program and pressthe"Start/Pause"buttonto startthewash.
If after selectingthe cycleyouwant to changethespinspeedand thewash/rinse
temperatureyou couldmanuallychangethesettingsby pressingthe "Speed"and
"Temperature"buttons.You couldalsoselectotheroptionssuchas "Prewash"and
"Extra Rinse"at thistime.An iconwill be lit on the controlpanel showingyour
selections.
Thereare 3 drying selections.Auto dry, TimeDry (60 min)or Touchup can be
selectedbeforestartingthewash.Touchup cycleischosento removewrinklesthat
are setin clothesthat havebeen in theclosetfor a long time.Thisisa 30 minute
dry cycle.
After all your selectionsare choseneitherpress"Start/Pause"buttonto startthe
cycleor press"delay" buttonto startthewash at a latertime. Eachpressof this
featurewill delay thestartof thewash in 1 hour time increments.
NOTE: Toallow clothesto tumblein thedry cycle,thedrum shouldonly be
half full.
ADDITIONAL IN FORMATION
WARNING: Toreducethe riskof fire, do notdry itemscontaining foam rubber
or similarlytexturedrubber-likematerials.
•Adding thesofteneragentcan helpthe laundryto get rid of thestaticelectricity
and maketheclothesfeel softand easyto iron.
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Energyand Water SavingDuring Wash Process
1. Collectclothesfor one full wash load.
2. Do notoverloadthewashing machine.
3. Prewashheavily soiledclothes.
4. ChooseQuick cyclefor lightly soiledclothes.
5. Choosea proper spinspeed.
6. Do notusemoredetergentthan required.
7. Softeningagentmakesclothesfeelsofterand easierto iron.
Other Functions
Power-off memory function:
Thismachine hasa power-off memoryfunction. Incaseof abrupt powerfailure or if
thepower mustbe cutoff during a program cycle,thepresentsettingswill be saved,
and operationwill resumewhen thepower is switchedon again.
Normal Operating Sounds
The following sounds are normally heard during the
operation of the washer:
•Tumblingsounds:Thisisnormalas theheavywet clothesin thewasherare
continuouslybeing tossedaround.
• Air rushingnoise:Thishappenswhenthewashertub spinsat a very high RPM.
• Wash and rinsecyclesgoing on and off will also makeclickingsounds.
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