Seiki SC-500AU7FL User manual

SC-500AU7FL

General Safety 4
Product Overview 8
Getting Started 10
Levelling the appliance 11
Connecting the water inlet hose 12
Connecting the Drain Hose 13
Instructions 14
Operations 18
Cleaning and Maintenance 20
FAQs 24
Specifications 26
Customer Helpline 28
CONTENTS

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Read this manual thoroughly before you start using the Front Load Washing Machine.
The safety precautions instructions reduces the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when
correctly complied to.
Please follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.
Pay close attention to messages that follow this safety alert symbol or the words
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These words will be used to alert you of
potential hazards that and injure you and others. Following these instruction will
tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and the possible dangers if
instructions aren’t followed.
This symbol indicates when there is a serious risk of
injury if you do not pay attention to the warnings.
WARNING
CAUTION This symbol indicates when to be careful to
avoid a serious risk of injury to oneself or
damage to property.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Voltage: Plug the appliance to a 220-240V, 50Hz, properly earthed power
outlet, it must be in good working order.
• Power connection: Do not use an adaptor or an extension cord.
Plug the power plug directly into a separate power point that cannot be
accidentally turned o, and that is easily accessible so you can switch it o
if needed.
• Power cord: Do not kink or damage the power supply cord. Make sure it is
behind the appliance so no one can step on or place anything on the power
supply cord or against it. A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
• Damaged cord: Do not use a cord that shows cracks or damage. Any damage
to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Contact our support centre on 1300 296 699 for advice
•Disconnection: Never pull the power cord to unplug appliance. Grip the plug and
pull straight out from the power point.
• Electrical work: If the installation of this appliance requires any electrical work,
make sure it is carried out by an electrician.
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock or injury, always follow these basic precautions
and accident prevention measures when using this appliance, including the below:
NOTE: This appliance should be installed by an authorised technician else warranty
will be void.
INSTALLATION
• The product is heavy, be careful when moving it. To avoid back or other
injury, have 2 people lift or mechanical aid when installing.
• When unboxing, thoroughly inspect the appliance carefully for any
damage. If there is any damage, do not install the appliance. Contact our
support centre on 1300 296 699 for advice.
• While installing the appliance make sure that the power cord is not bent
or flattened.
• Make sure to remove all packaging materials such as foams and tapes
before installing the appliance.
• Make sure if the machine is to be placed on carpet that the ventilation openings
in the base are not obstructed
• Install the washing machine on a flat level and stable ground.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
USAGE CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
• Supervision over children is to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. Never allow them to use, play with or crawl inside the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children.
• This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they are being supervised or been given instructions on how to use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards with using this
appliance incorrectly.
• Only for indoor domestic use only. It is not to be used for industrial or
commercial use.
• Do not use this product for anything other than its intended purpose, and only
use it as described in this manual. Do not attempt to alter or modify
this appliance.
• In the process of a hot wash, the door window can become hot. Make sure not to
touch it or that no children or pets come into contact with the door window.
• Ensure that emptying all pockets of every item to make sure that there is no
hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, bra wires, nails or screws can cause
damage to the appliance and has a chance to block the pump.
• Damage or malfunction caused from foreign objects is not covered by your
warranty to the appliance.
• Do not operate this appliance outdoors.
• Incorrect use can result in property damage, injury or death. We assume no
liability for misuse of the appliance or noncompliance with these instructions.
• Maximum load of dry clothes is 5kg.

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the power
socket. Make sure you pull by the plug, not the cord as this can damage the
power cord and cause a hazard.
• Only the filter requires regular cleaning, everything else is non user-serviceable
parts. Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance.
• Check and clean the lint filter on a regular basis
• Service: Never try to repair, modify or replace any part of the appliance, unless
this manual says you can do so. All other servicing is to be done by a qualified
technician, or contact our support centre on 1300 296 699 for advice.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW (Cont.)
CONTROL PANEL
1. OFF: When the dial is facing towards off, the appliance is now switched off.
2. START/PAUSE: Press this button to start or pause the washing cycle.
3. PREWASH: The prewash function will add an extra wash before
the main wash cycle.
EXTRA RINSE: The washing machine will undergo extra rinse cycle.
NO SPIN: Choosing this function will stop the drum from spinning.
4. PROGRAMS: Select desired wash programs suitable for items being washed.
DRUM CLEAN: This is used for either the first time use before your first wash
to clean out the drum, or in future instances when drum is to be cleaned.
(Make sure no clothes or any items are inside the drum when DrumClean
is selected).
MUTE: If you hold Prewash button for 3 seconds this will mute the buzzer for
when the wash is comppleted.

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Before installing your appliance, read all safety instructions in this manual,
especially the sections on electrical safety and installation.
GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING
• When unpacking the appliance, be sure to keep all the packaging materials until
you have made sure your new appliance is undamaged and in good working
order. Plastic can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children,
make sure the materials are out of their reach.
TRANSPORTATION
• CAUTION: VERY HEAVY! Be sure to team lift the appliance with someone or
mechanical aid is required when moving the appliance. Keep the appliance
upright as possible when moving the appliance.
REMOVE TRANSPORT BOLTS
• IMPORTANT! Make sure before you install the appliance, you must remove the
transit bolts from the back of the appliance and cover the holes with the hole
covers provided. A spanner is required to remove the bolts.
NOTE: Keep the transit bolts for future needs if you are going to move the
appliance again to another location. The bolts hold the drum in place during
transportation but MUST be removed before use so the drum can move during a
wash. Leaving the bolts in can result in strong shock, noise and malfunction.

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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE
IMPORTANT! Make sure to level the appliance carefully with a spirit level to ensure
the most accurate levelling of the appliance. This is a must if your floor in
unbalanced to level the washing machine.
• Make sure to position the appliance on a level and stable ground. If the
floor is uneven you can adjust the feet by twisting foot then with a spanner
you twist the lock nut to the top to lock it in place.
INSTALLATION AREA
IMPORTANT! When installing the appliance the spacing on the side and behind
the appliance must not be less the 20mm to allow proper ventillation.
Note: Make sure to avoid direct sunlight onto the appliance.
• By placing a spirit level ontop of the appliance you can check correctly to
aid you in adjusting the feet levelling nuts to adjust the appliance to be
completely level.

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CONNECTING THE WATER INLET HOSE
IMPORTANT! To prevent leakage or water damage please follow the below
instructions. Do not kink, crush, modify or sever the water inlet hose.
Minimum Inlet Water Pressure: 0.05MPa/Maximum Inlet Water Pressure: 1MPa
Be sure to only use new hose sets when connecting the washing machine. Do not
re-use old hoses.
• Connect the inlet pipe as indicated, there are two ways of connecting
the inlet pipe.
1. Connection between the Tap and inlet hose.
2. Connection between the screw tap and inlet hose.
Connect the other end of the inlet pipe to the inlet valve on the back of the
appliance and fasten the pipe tightly clockwise.
GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)
CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE
Do not kink or protract the drain hose. Position the drain hose correctly otherwise
damage will result in water leakage.
There are two ways to place the end of drain hose:
1. Put it through the water trough. 2. Connect it to the branch drain pipe.
When installing the drain hose into the laundry sink, make sure it is properly
fitted with rope to hold it in place. If the hose is too long, do not try to push the
end were it comes from the appliance in to shorten length, this can damage it.
WARNING
• Make sure that the hose is not higher then 120cm above the ground, otherwise
appliance will not drain the water well.
• Never lay down the drain hose otherwise water will pour out.
• Make sure the hose has no kinks so it can drain properly.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Before any first wash make sure everything is installed correctly. Make sure to
do one wash with no items inside to clean out the tube before your first
loaded wash.
After the above steps have been completed, In a few simple steps shown below
you can select the type of wash you want and get started.
INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
• Make sure that the appliance is in a correct working temperature (0-40˚C).
If the appliance is used under 0˚C the inlet valve and draining system may
be damaged.
• Make sure that all labels are checked on items if they can be washed.
• Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergents which are more suitable for
washing machines to wash correctly.
WARNING
• Never use the washing machine to wash a single item at any given time, if you
need to urgently wash an item, we suggest placing a few clothing items in there.
• Make sure that all labels are checked on items if they can be washed.
• Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergents which are more suitable for
washing machines to wash correctly.

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WASH CARE SYMBOLS
When choosing a wash program, check for any labels on your clothes and follow
the instructions. below are some commonly used symbols.
INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

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DETERGENT DISPENSER
Only use low-subsiding detergents and clothing care preparations that are for use
in a front load washing machine.
INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

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PROGRAMS
Select the desired programs according to the clothes that are being washed.
OPERATIONS
PROGRAMS
Cotton Hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles made of
cotton or linen.
Synthetic Wash synthetic articles such as shirts, coats, etc...
While washing knitting textiles, detergent quantity
should be reduced as it can easily form bubbles.
Daily Wash It is suitable for washing few clothes and not very dirty
clothes quickly.
Cotton Eco To increase the washing eects, washing time is also
increased.
Ends in 3h, 6h or 9h The function can be set with any program which will
delay when the washing commences.
Delicate For delicate washable textiles (made of silk, satin,
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics).
Drum Clean This Program is to be only used to clean out the drum.
NO ITEMS are to be inside when this is to be used, its
only to be used for cleaning the drum at a high
temperature for pure sterilization of the drum.
Spin Only Extra spin with selectable spin speeds.
Rinse & Spin Extra rinse with spin.
Drain Only Drain out the water.

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• Energy test program: Cotton ECO 60˚C, Speed: the highest speed; Other as
the default. Half load for 5.0/6.0/7.5g Machine: 2.5/3.0/3.75kg.
• “Cotton ECO 60˚C” is the standard washing programs to which the information
in the label relates, and they are suitable to clean normal soiled cotton laundry
and they are the most efficient programs in terms of energy and water
consumption for washing that type of cotton laundry, the actual water
temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature.
WASHING PROGRAMS TABLE
INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
• Before starting maintenance, ensure that the appliance is unplugged and
close the tap.
CLEANING THE CABINET
Proper maintenance on the washing machine can
extend its working life.
The surface can be cleaned with diluted
non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary.
If there is any water overflow, use a wet cloth to
wipe it off immediately. Make sure no sharp items
are used to clean the appliance.
CLEANING THE DOOR SEAL AND GLASS
Wipe the glass and seal after each wash
to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up
it can eventually cause leaks. Remove any
coins, buttons or other objects from the
seal (if any) after each wash.