Samsung WF-B1056 User manual

Washing Machine
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WF-J1456(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-J1256(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-J1056(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-J856(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-B1456(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-B1256(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-B1056(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-B856(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-R1256(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-R1056(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-R856(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-F1256(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-F1056(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-F856(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-S1056(W/V/S/C/R)
WF-S856(W/V/S/C/R)
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2_ Features
features
• Child Lock
The Child Lock function keeps curious little hands out of the washer. This safety feature
ensures, that children do not toy with the operation of the washer. It also alerts you when it is
activated.
• Handwash for wool
Clothes susceptible to damage, such as those made of linen or silk, can be washed just as if
they were being washed by hand.
• Delay Start
This function enables uses to delay the washing machine’s starting time for up to 19 hours.
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Safety information _3
safety information
Throughout this manual, you’ll see Warning and Caution notes.
These warnings, cautions, and the important safety instructions that follow do
not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
It’s your resposibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing,
maintaining, and operation your washer. Samsung is not liable for damages
resulting from improper use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual means:
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or
property damage.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your washer, follow these basic safety precautions:
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Packing materials can be dangerous to children; keep all packing material (plastic bags,
polystyrene, etc.) well out of the reach of children.
The appliance is designed for home use only.
Make sure that water and electrical connections are made by qualified technicians,
observing the manufacturer’s instructions (see “Installing the Washing Machine”) and local
safety regulations.
All packaging and shipping bolts must be removed before the appliance is used. Serious
damage may occur if they are not removed. See “Removing the shipping bolts”.
Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes.
See “Washing for the first time”.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet
or set the dial to Off.
Make sure that the pockets of all clothing to be washed are empty.
Hard, sharp objects, such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, or stones can cause
extensive damage to the appliance.
Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use.
Before you open the door of the appliance, check that the water has drained. Do not open
the door if you can still see water.
Pets and small children may climb into the appliance. Check the appliance before each use.
CAUTION
WARNING
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4_ Safety information
The glass door becomes very hot during the washing cycle. Keep children away from the
appliance while it is in use.
Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs made by inexperienced or
unqualified persons may cause injury and/or make more serious repairs to the appliance
necessary.
If the plug (power supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance should only be serviced by an authorized service center, and only genuine
spare parts should be used.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they
have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
This appliance has to be connected to the plug endurable to proper power consumption.
This appliance has to be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
Do not use processed water containing oil, cream or lotion, which is usually found in skin-
care shops or massage clinics.
• Otherwise this will cause the packing to be deformed, which causes a malfunction or
water leak.
A stainless washing tube does not usually rust. However if some metal such as a hair pin is
left in the tube for an extended time, the tube could rust.
• Do not leave water or bleach containing chlorine in the tube for an extended period of
time.
• Do not regularly use or leave water containing iron in the tube for an extended period of
time.
• If rust starts appearing on the surface of the tube, apply a cleansing agent (neutral) to
the surface and use a sponge or soft cloth to clean it. (Under no circumstances use a
metal brush)
For washing machines with ventilation openings in the base, that a carpet must not
obstruct the openings.
Use the new hose-sets and old hose-sets should not be reused.
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed
with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to
the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this
from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse
of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they
purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they
can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their
supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
safety information
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Contents _5
contents
INSTALLING THE WASHING
MACHINE
6
6 Unpacking the Washing Machine
6 Overview of the washing machine
7 Selecting a location
7 Adjusting the leveling feet
7 Removing the shipping bolts
8 Connecting the water supply hose (Option)
9 Connecting the water supply hose
9 Positioning the drain hose
10 Plugging in the machine
WASHING A LOAD OF LAUNDRY
11
11 Overview of the control panel
12 Washing for the first time
13 Putting detergent in the washing machine
13 Washing clothes using Fuzzy Logic
14 Washing clothes manually
14 Using delay start
15 Washing tips and hints
MAINTAINING THE WASHING
MACHINE
16
16 Draining the washing machine in an
emergency
16 Repairing a frozen washing machine
16 Cleaning the exterior
17 Cleaning the detergent drawer and recess
17 Cleaning the debris filter
18 Cleaning the water hose mesh filter
TROUBLESHOOTING
19
19 Problems and solutions
20 Understanding error messages
PROGRAMME CHART
21
21 Programme chart
APPENDIX
23
23 Fabric care chart
23 Electrical warnings
23 Protecting the environment
24 Declaration of conformity
24 Specification
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6_ Installing the washing machine
installing the washing machine
UNPACKING THE WASHING MACHINE
Unpack your washing machine and inspect it for shipping damage. Also make sure that you have received
all of the items shown below. If the washing machine was damaged during shipping or you do not have all
of the items, contact your Samsung dealer immediately.
OVERVIEW OF THE WASHING MACHINE
Wrench Water supply hose Hose guide Bolt hole covers
Worktop
Drain Hose
Plug
Debris filter
Control panel
Detergent drawer
Emergency drain tube
Door
Base cover
Filter Cover
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Installing the washing machine _7
SELECTING A LOCATION
Before you install the washing machine, select a location with the following characteristics:
• A hard, level surface (if the surface is uneven, see “Adjusting the leveling feet,” below)
• Away from direct sunlight.
• Adequate ventilation
• Room temperature that will not fall below 0 ˚C
• Away from sources of heat such as coal or gas
Make sure that the washing machine does not stand on its power cord.
Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed
on a carpeted floor.
ADJUSTING THE LEVELING FEET
If the floor is uneven, adjust the feet (do not insert pieces of wood or any other objects under the
feet):
1. Loosen the leg bolt by turning it with your hand
until it is at the desired height.
2. Tighten the locking nut by turning it with the
supplied wrench.
• Place the washer on a sturdy, flat surface.
If the washer is placed on an uneven or weak
surface, noise or vibration occurs. (Only a 1
degrees angle is allowed.)
REMOVING THE SHIPPING BOLTS
Before using the washing machine, you must remove the five shipping bolts from the back of the
unit. To remove the bolts:
1. Loosen all bolts with the supplied wrench before
removing them.
2. Take each bolt head and pull it through the wide
part of the hole. Repeat for each bolt.
3. Fill the holes with the supplied plastic covers.
4. Keep the shipping bolts for future use.
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8_ Installing the washing machine
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE (OPTION)
1. Remove the adaptor from the water supply hose.
2. First, using a ‘+’ type screw driver, loosen the four screws on
the adaptor. Next, take the adaptor and turn part(b) following
the arrow until there is a 5mm gap.
3. Connect adaptor to the water tap by tightening the screws
firmly.
Then, turn part (b) following the arrow and put(a) and (b)
together.
4. Connect the water supply hose to the adaptor. Pull down
part (c) of the water supply hose.
When you release part (c) the hose automatically connects
to the adaptor making a ‘click’ sound.
5. Connect the other end of the water supply hose to the
inlet water valve at the top of the washer. Screw the hose
clockwise all the way in.
• If the water tap has a screw type faucet, connect the water
supply hose to the tap as shown.
After completing connection, if water leaks from the hose, then repeat the same steps. Use
the most conventional type of faucet for water supply. In case the faucet is square or too
big, remove the spacing ring before inserting the faucet into the adaptor.
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Installing the washing machine _9
CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY HOSE
The water supply hose must be connected to the washing machine at one end and to the water faucet at
the other. Do not stretch the water supply hose. If the hose is too short and you do not wish to move the
water faucet, replace the hose with a longer, high pressure hose.
To connect the water supply hose:
1. Take the L-shaped arm fitting for the cold water
supply hose and connect to the cold water supply
intake on the back of the machine. Tighten by hand.
2. Connect the other end of the cold water supply hose to your sink’s cold water faucet and
tighten it by hand. If necessary, you can reposition the water supply hose at the washing
machine end by loosening the fitting, rotating the hose, and retightening the fitting.
Option:
1. Take the red L-shaped arm fitting for the hot water supply hose and connect to the red
hot water supply intake on the back of the machine. Tighten by hand.
2. Connect the other end of the hot water supply hose to your sink’s hot water faucet and
tighten it by hand.
3. Use a Y-piece if you only want to use cold water.
The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using new hose-sets and that old
hose-sets should not be used.
POSITIONING THE DRAIN HOSE
The end of the drain hose may be positioned in three ways:
Over the edge of a sink
The drain hose must be placed at a height of between
60 and 90 cm. To keep the drain hose spout bent, use
the supplied plastic hose guide. Secure the guide to the
wall with a hook or to the faucet with a piece of string to
prevent the drain hose from moving.
ln a sink drain pipe branch
The drain pipe branch must be above the sink siphon so that the end of the hose is at least 60
cm above the ground.
ln a drain pipe
Samsung recommends that you use a 65 cm high vertical pipe; it must be no shorter than 60
cm and no longer than 90 cm.
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10_ Installing the washing machine
PLUGGING IN THE MACHINE
You MUST ground the plug of the washing machine.
Check with a licensed electrician before using the machine to make sure it is properly grounded.
For U.K. Users.
Wiring lnstructions
- WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock
providing an escape wire for the electric current.
The appliance is equipped with a mains lead which includes
an earth wire for connecting to the earth terminal of your mains
plug.
The plug must be plugged into a socket that is properly
installed and earthed.
* The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
• Green and yellow : Earth
• Blue : Neutral
• Brown : Live
• AS the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings
indentifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
• Connect the green and yellow wire to the terminal in the
plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol ( ) or
coloured green or green-and-yellow.
• Connect the blue wire to the terminal marked with the letter
N or coloured black.
• Connect the brown wire to the terminal marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
* Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if in
doubt about any of these instructions.
The manufacturer of this washing machine will not accept
any liability for damage to persons or material for non
observance of these requirements.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the washing
machine and if the mains lead of this appliance is damaged,
it must only be replaced by qualified service personnel
approved by the manufacturer because special tools are
required.
installing the washing machine
GREEN AND
YELLOW
BLUE
13 AMP FUSE
BROWN
WARNING
Ensure that the plug and
power cord are not damaged
before use. If you have any
reason to remove the moulded
plug from this appliance,
immediately remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug.
Do not connect the plug to
a mains socket under any
circumstances as there is a
danger of electric shock.
CIRCUITS
Your washing machine should
be operated on a separate
circuit from other appliances.
Failure to do this may cause
the circuit breaker to trip or
the fuse to blow.
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Washing a load of laundry _11
washing a load of laundry
OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROL PANEL
DIGITAL GRAPHIC
DISPLAY
Displays the remaining wash cycle time, all of washing information and error
messages.
WASH SELECTION
BUTTON
Press the button to select wash. Wash is available only with Baby Cotton,
Heavy Soil, Mixed Load, Calm Wash, Cotton, Coloureds, Synthetics,
Delicates.
TEMPERATURE
SELECTION
BUTTON
Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available water
temperature options (cold water, 30 ˚C, 40 ˚C , 60 ˚C and 95 ˚C).
RINSE SELECTION
BUTTON
Press the Rinse button to add rinse cycles. Maximum number of rinse cycles is
five.
CHILD LOCK
SELECTION
BUTTON
This is a button for preventing children from manipulating the washing
machine.
On/Off - To set the program on: Press the Start/Pause button to turn on
the washing machine.
Press and hold down the Rinse and Spin button for 2-3 seconds. It can
only be activated when the machine is turned on. Once you set the ‘Child
Lock‘ function while in washing, no button is activated until you set it off.
Only Power button can activate. The Child Lock lamp lights on and off.
To set the program off: Press and hold down the Rinse and Spin button
again for 2-3 seconds, then the lamp lights off and is set off.
Check out the ‘Child Lock’ function first when no button is activated
while the washing machine is working.
SPIN SELECTION
BUTTON
Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available spin speed
options.
WF-J1456/B1456
Rinse Hold, , 400, 800, 1200, 1400 rpm
WF-J1256/B1256/R1256/F1256
Rinse Hold, , 400, 800, 1000, 1200 rpm
WF-J1056/B1056/R1056/F1056/S1056
Rinse Hold, , 400, 600, 800, 1000 rpm
WF-J856/B856/R856/F856/S856
Rinse Hold, , 400, 600, 800, 800+ rpm
No spin - The laundry remains in the drum without being spun after the final
drain.
Rinse Hold - The laundry remains soaking in the final rinse water. Before the
laundry can be unloaded, either ‘Drain’ or the ‘Spin’ program must be run.
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12_ Washing a load of laundry
DELAY START
SELECTION
BUTTON
Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available delayed start
options (from 4 hours to 24 hours in one hour increments).
Displayed hours means the time of finished washing-cycle.
MEMORY BUTTON Press the button, select frequently used functions, press Start/Pause
button to save the settings automatically.
FUZZY CONTROL
DIAL
Turn the dial to select one of the 14 available wash programs.
Cotton, Coloureds, Synthetics, Delicates, Wool, Hand wash, Quick,
Rinse+Spin, Spin, Drain, Baby Cotton, Heavy Soil, Mixed Load, Calm Wash
START/PAUSE
SELECTION
BUTTON
Press to pause and restart programs.
Press the Start/Pause button before adding the laundry. This can only be
selected within 5 minutes of the start.
POWER BUTTON
Press once to turn the washing machine on, press again to turn the
washing machine off.
If the washing machine power is left on for longer than 10 minutes without
any buttons being touched, the power automatically turns off.
WASHING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes.
To do this:
1. Press the Power button.
2. Pour a little detergent into compartment( ) in the detergent
drawer.
3. Turn on the water supply to the washing machine.
4. Press the Temp. button repeatedly until 40 °C is displayed.
5. Press the Start/Pause button.
• This will remove any water from the manufacturer’s test run
remaining in the machine.
Dispenser : Detergent for prewash or starch.
Dispenser : Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre-soaking agent, bleach and stain
removal product.
Dispenser : Additives,e.g.fabric softener or former (fill no higher than lower edge of insert “ A”)
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Washing a load of laundry _13
PUTTING DETERGENT IN THE WASHING MACHINE
1. Pull out the detergent drawer.
2. Add laundry detergent into compartment ( ).
3. Add softener into compartment ( ) (if you desire).
4. Add prewash detergent into compartment ( ) (if you
desire).
Concentrated or thick fabric softener and conditioner must
be diluted with a little water before being poured into the
dispenser (prevents the overflow from becoming blocked.
WASHING CLOTHES USING FUZZY LOGIC
Your new washing machine makes washing clothes easy, using Samsung’s “Fuzzy Logic” automatic control
system. When you select a wash programme, the machine will set the correct temperature, washing time,
and washing speed.
To wash clothes using the Fuzzy Logic programs:
1. Turn on your sink’s water faucet.
2. Press the Power button.
3. Open the door.
4. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling.
5. Close the door.
6. Add the detergent, softener, and wash detergent (if necessary) into the appropriate
compartment.
Wash is only available when washing Duvet, Bedding, Towel, Curtain, Cotton, Coloureds,
Synthetics and Delicates programs. It is only necessary if your clothing is heavily soiled.
7. Turn the Fuzzy Control dial to select the
appropriate program for the type of clothes
Cotton, Coloureds, Synthetics, Delicates,
Wool, Hand wash, Quick, Rinse+Spin, Spin,
Drain, Baby Cotton, Heavy Soil, Mixed Load,
Calm Wash.
You will see the indicators light up on the
control panel.
8. At this time, you can control the washing type, wash temperature, rinsing times, spin speed,
delay time by pressing the appropriate option button.
9. Press the Start/Pause button on the Fuzzy Control dial and the wash cycle will begin. The
process indicator will light up and the remaining time for the cycle will appear in the display.
When the cycle is finished:
After the total cycle has finished, the power will turn off automatically.
1. Open the door.
2. Remove laundry.
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14_ Washing a load of laundry
WASHING CLOTHES MANUALLY
You can wash clothes manually without using the Fuzzy Logic feature.
To do so:
1. Turn the water supply on.
2. Press the Power button on the washing machine.
3. Open the door.
4. Load the articles one at a time loosely into the drum, without overfilling.
5. Close the door.
6. Put the detergent and, if necessary, softener or prewash detergent, in the appropriate
compartments.
7. Press the Temp. button to select the temperature.
(cold water, 30˚C, 40˚C, 60˚C, 95˚C)
8. Press the Rinse button to select the required number of rinse cycles.
Maximum number of rinse cycles is five.
The washing duration will be prolonged accordingly.
9. Press the Spin button to select the spin speed.
The rinse hold program allows you to take clothes that are dripping wet out of the washing
machine
No spin( ) - The laundry remains wet without spinning after final Rinse
10. Press the Delay Start button repeatedly to cycle through the available delayed start options
(from 4 hours to 24 hours in one hour increments). Displayed hours means the time of
finished washing-cycle.
11. Press the Start/Pause button and the machine will begin the cycle.
USING DELAY START
You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time, choosing from 4 to 24
hours delay (in 1 hour increments). Displayed hours means the time of finished washing-cycle.
To do this:
1. Manually or automatically set your washing machine for the type of clothes you are washing.
2. Press the Delay Start button repeatedly until the delay time is set.
3. Press the Start/Pause button. The ‘Delay Start‘ indicator will light, and the clock will begin
counting down until it reaches your finish time.
4. To cancel ‘Delay Start’, press the Power button, then turn the washing machine on again.
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Washing a load of laundry _15
WASHING TIPS AND HINTS
Sorting your laundry: Sort your laundry according to the following characteristics:
• Type of fabric care label symbol: Sort laundry into cottons, mixed fibers, synthetics, silks,
wools and rayon.
• Colour: Divide whites and colours. Wash new, coloured items separately.
• Size: Placing items of different sizes in the same load will improve the washing action.
• Sensitivity: Wash delicate items separately, using the Delicate wash programme for pure
new wool, curtains and silk articles. Check the labels on the items you are washing or refer to
the fabric care chart in the appendix.
Emptying pockets: Coins, safety pins and similar items can damage linen, the washing
machine drum, and the water tank.
Securing fasteners: Close zippers and fasten buttons or hooks; loose belts or ribbons should
be tied together.
Prewashing cotton: Your new washing machine, combined with modern detergents, will give
perfect washing results, thus saving energy, time, water and detergent. However, if your cotton
is particularly dirty, use a prewash with a protein-based detergent.
Determining load capacity: Do not overload the washing machine or your laundry may not
wash properly. Use the chart below to determine the load capacity for the type of laundry you
are washing.
Fabric Type
Load Capacity
WF-J1456/
J1256/
J1056/J856
WF-B1456/
B1256/
B1056/B856
WF-R1256/
R1056/R856
WF-F1256/
F1056/F856
WF-S1056/
S856
Coloured/cotton
- average/lightly soiled 7.0 kg 6.2 kg 5.2 kg 4.5 kg 3.5 kg
- heavily soiled 7.0 kg 6.2 kg 5.2 kg 4.5 kg 3.5 kg
Synthetic 3.0 kg 3.0 kg 2.5 kg 2.5 kg 2.0 kg
Delicate 2.5 kg 2.5 kg 2.0 kg 2.0 kg 1.5 kg
Wool 2.0 kg 2.0 kg 1.5 kg 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Detergent tips: The type of detergent you should use is based on the type of fabric (cotton,
synthetic, delicate items, wool), colour, wash temperature, degree and type of soiling.
Always use “low suds” laundry soap, which is designed for automatic washing machines.
Follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations based upon the weight of the laundry,
the degree of soiling, and the hardness of the water in your area. If you do not know how hard
your water is, ask your water authority.
Keep detergents and additives in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.
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16_ Maintaining the washing machine
maintaining the washing
machine
DRAINING THE WASHING MACHINE IN AN EMERGENCY
WF-J1456/J1256/J1056/J856/B1456/B1256/B1056/B856
1. Unplug the washing machine from the power supply.
2. Open the filter-cover by using a coin or a key.
3. Unscrew the emergency drain cap by turning left. Grip the
cap on the end of the emergency drain tube and slowly pull
it out about 15 cm.
4. Allow all the water to flow into a bowl.
5. Reinsert the drain tube and screw the cap back on.
6. Replace the filter-cover.
REPAIRING A FROZEN WASHING MACHINE
If the temperature drops below freezing and your washing machine is frozen:
1. Unplug the washing machine.
2. Pour warm water on the source faucet to loosen the water supply hose.
3. Remove the water supply hose and soak it in warm water.
4. Pour warm water into the washing machine drum and let it sit for 10 minutes.
5. Reconnect the water supply hose to the water faucet and check if the water supply and drain
operations are normal.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
1. Wipe the washing machine surfaces, including the control panel, with a soft cloth and nonabrasive
household detergents.
2. Use a soft cloth to dry the surfaces.
3. Do not pour water on the washing machine.
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CLEANING THE DETERGENT DRAWER AND RECESS
1. Press the release lever on the inside of the detergent drawer and pull it out.
2. Remove the cap from compartment ( ).
3. Wash all of the parts under running water.
4. Clean the drawer recess with an old toothbrush.
5. Reinsert the cap (Pushing it firmly into place) and replace the liquid detergent divider into the
drawer.
6. Push the drawer back into place.
7. Run a rinse programme without any laundry in the drum.
CLEANING THE DEBRIS FILTER
Clean the debris filter 5 or 6 times a year, or when you see the following
error message on the display:
1. Open the filter-cover, see “Draining the washing machine in
an emergency” on page 16.
2. Unscrew emergency drain cap by turning left and drain off
all the water.
See “Draining the washing machine in an emergency” on
page 16.
3. Unscrew the filter cap and take it out.
4. Wash any dirt or other material from the filter. Make sure
the drain pump propeller behind the filter is not blocked.
Replace the filter cap.
5. Replace the filter-cover.
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18_ Maintaining the washing machine
CLEANING THE WATER HOSE MESH FILTER
You should clean the water hose mesh filter at least one time per year, or
when you see the following error message on the display:
To do this:
1. Turn off the water source to the washing machine.
2. Unscrew the hose from the back of the washing machine.
3. With a pair of pliers, gently pull out the mesh filter from the
end of the hose and rinse it under water until clean. Also
clean the inside and outside of the threaded connector.
4. Push the filter back into place.
5. Screw the hose back onto the washing machine.
6. Turn on the faucet and make sure the connections are
watertight.
maintaining the washing
machine
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Troubleshooting _19
troubleshooting
PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM SOLUTION
The washing machine will
not start
• Make sure the door is firmly closed.
• Make sure the washing machine is plugged in.
• Make sure the water source faucet is turned on.
• Make sure to press the Start/Pause button.
No water or insufficient
water supply
• Make sure the water source faucet is turned on.
• Make sure the water source hose is not frozen.
• Make sure the water intake hose is not bent.
• Make sure the filter on the water intake hose is not clogged.
Detergent remains in the
detergent drawer after the
wash program is complete
• Make sure the washing machine is running with sufficient water
pressure.
• Put the detergents in the inner parts of the detergent drawer(away
from the outside edges).
Washing machine vibrates
or is too noisy
• Make sure the washing machine is set on a level surface. If the
surface is not level, adjust the washing machine feet to level the
appliance.
• Make sure that the shipping bolts are removed.
• Make sure the washing machine is not touching any other object.
• Make sure the laundry load is balanced.
The washing machine does
not drain and/or spin
• Make sure the drain hose is not squashed or bent.
• Make sure the water hose mesh filter is not clogged.
The Door does not open 1. Disconnect the power plug from the power supply.
2. Remove the water from the washing machine.
3. Open the filter cover using a coin.
4. Locate the orange plastic tab and pull
forward to open the door.
; Except 800rpm models as WF-
J856(W/V/S/C/R) , B856(W/V/S/C/R) ,
R856(W/V/S/C/R) , F856(W/V/S/C/R) ,
S856(W/V/S/C/R)
5. The door will not open until 3 minutes after the machine stops or the
power turns off.
; Only 800rpm models as WF-J856(W/V/S/C/R) , B856(W/V/S/C/R)
, R856(W/V/S/C/R) , F856(W/V/S/C/R) , S856(W/V/S/C/R)
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20_ Troubleshooting
UNDERSTANDING ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR CODE SOLUTION
dE • Close the door.
4E • Make sure the source water faucet is turned on.
• Check the water pressure.
5E • Clean the debris filter.
• Make sure the drainage hose is installed correctly.
UE
• Laundry load is unbalanced; loosen any tangled laundry.
If only one item of clothing needs washing, such as a bathrobe or
jeans, the final spin result might be unsatisfactory and an “UE” error
message will be shown in the display window.
cE/3E • Call after-sales service.
Before contacting After-Sales service:
1. Try to remedy the problem (See “Troubleshooting” on this page).
2. Restart the programme to see if the fault is repeated.
3. If the malfunction persists, call after-sales service and describe the problem.
troubleshooting
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