Stirling XQB75-570 User manual

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Model Number XQB75-570
N13275
6.5kg Top Load Washing Machine
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents
03 Warranty Details
04 Welcome
05 General Safety Instructions
09 Product Overview
10 Getting Started: Installation
14 Features
16 Instructions
23 Other Useful Information
28 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice

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6.5kg Top Load Washing Machine
Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for
a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this
warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded
at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. The
benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies
in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and
Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a STIRLING®product.
All products brought to you by STIRLING®are manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and
satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty. We hope you will
enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

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General Safety Instructions
This heading indicates that there is a serious risk of
injury if you do not adhere to the warning(s).
This heading indicates that care should be taken to
avoid injury to persons or damage to property.
A tick in a circle accompanies a measure or action that
you should do or follow.
A cross in a circle accompanies a measure or action
that you should NOT do.
Warning
Caution
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of
product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed
warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on
to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using
an electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety
• Before connecting and turning on the washing machine, ensure the electrical
voltage and circuit frequency correspond to those indicated on the appliance.
• Only connect the washing machine to a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
• Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
• Do not kink or damage the power cord, and position it out of the way so no one
steps on or places anything on the cord or against it.
• Do not overload the wall outlet. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Never use this washing machine with a power adaptor or an extension cord.
• Unplug the washing machine from the power supply before cleaning, servicing,
maintenance or moving the appliance. Pull by the plug, not by the cord.
• After use, always unplug the appliance and turn off the water.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Installation
• Install the washing machine on a flat surface to avoid overturning during use.
• If the machine must be placed on carpet, make sure the ventilation openings in the
base are not obstructed.
• Connect the washing machine to the water mains using new hose sets. Do not
reuse old hose sets.
• Make sure that all water and electrical connections are made by qualified personnel
only, observing the manufacturer’s instructions (see “Getting Started: Installation” on
pages 10 to 13) and local safety regulations.
• Improper installation may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury.
• We assume no liability for any eventual damages caused by improper installation.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• The appliance is designed for home use only.
• Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Before loading the washing machine, always ensure no pet or young child has
climbed into it.
• Make sure all pockets of clothing to be washed are empty. Hard, sharp objects
such as coins, safety pins, bra wires, nails, screws or stones can cause extensive
damage to the appliance and block the pump.
• Any damage or malfunction resulting from foreign objects is not covered by your
warranty and may lead to expensive repairs.
• We assume no liability for any eventual damages caused by improper or faulty use.
Cleaning and maintenance
• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the
power supply.
• Except for the filters that require regular cleaning, the unit has no user-serviceable
parts contained within. Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify it. Repairs
made by inexperienced or unqualified persons may cause injury and/or make more
serious repairs to the appliance necessary.
• CAUTION: After each wash, check and clean the lint filter inside the drum. Also
check and clean the lint filter at the back of the machine next to the drain hose
outlet on a regular basis.
• This appliance should only be serviced by an authorised service centre, and only
genuine spare parts should be used. Contact the after sales support line for advice.

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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Do not let children climb into the
washing machine or peer into the
rotating spin barrel.
Do not wash clothes that have
residue of any flammable
materials.
Do not use the appliance if the
power cord or plug is damaged
to avoid an electric shock, short
circuit or fire.
Regularly clean the power plug
to remove dust and dirt and
avoid contact failure.
Turn the machine off before
pulling out the plug from the
socket if the machine
is not in use.
Do not place any flammable
items on top of the washing
machine.
Insert the power plug securely.
Warnings
Use a 230-240V AC power
source.
230-240V

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Ensure the water inlet hoses
are connected and the taps are
turned on before washing a load.
Do not change the power cord.
If it needs changing, contact a
qualified electrician
or call the after
sales support line.
Do not pull the power cord when
removing the plug.
Do not wash jackets, raincoats,
fishing coats and similar clothes
in the washing
machine.
Do not allow children to lay or sit
on top of the washing machine.
The water temperature should
not exceed 60°C
when washing
with warm water.
Cautions
Do not pull out or insert the plug
with wet hands to avoid electric
shock.
No wet hands
To avoid electric shock, fire and
malfunction, do not install this
machine
in a damp
place.
No dampness
General Safety Instructions (Cont.)

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Product Overview
Accessories included
Front and inside view
1 Lid
2 Bleach inlet
3 Wash/spin tub
4 Softener dispenser
5 Control panel
6 Housing
7 Detergent box
8 Lint filter
9 Pulsator
10 Adjustable leg (1)
Back view
11 Water supply hose
connections
12 Drain hose connection
13 Drain pump filter
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Accessories included
14 Hot water supply hose
15 Cold water supply hose
16 Drain hose with elbow
Also included, but not pictured:
Bottom cover and screw for
attaching bottom cover to unit.
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11
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Back view
Front view
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2
1
5
6
4
10
3
8
9
Inside view

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Getting Started: Installation
Unpacking
• Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure
your new washing machine is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic
wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all
packaging materials are out of their reach.
• Unwind the power cord to its full length and inspect it for damage. Do not use
the appliance if the appliance or its cord have been damaged or are not working
properly. In case of damage, contact our after sales support line for advice on
examination, repair or return of the damaged product.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles
of the washing machine. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the
previous pages.
Levelling the washer
• Install the washer on a stable and level
surface, in a dry location, out of sunlight.
• If levelling is necessary, adjust the
adjustable leg, as illustrated, right. The
maximum permissible inclination of the
supporting surface is 2 degrees.
CAUTION: If you must install the washer on
a carpeted floor, make sure not to block the
ventilation openings on the bottom of the
washer.
Base of the Washer
Installing the bottom cover
• Make sure the power cord is unplugged from the
mains supply.
• Place some padding (such as a soft mat, blanket or
thick towel) on the floor and gently lay the washing
machine on the soft padding, back side down. Take
care not to dent the housing.
• Insert the bottom cover into the hooks of the leg,
pushing it straight until it reaches into the front
hooks.
• Fasten the bottom cover with the supplied screw.
• Carefully set the washer upright.

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Getting Started: Installation (Cont.)
Connecting the water inlet hoses
Install the water inlet hoses to your hot and cold water taps, following the instructions
below.
• Check and ensure that the sealing washers are firmly in place.
• Attach the straight end of the hose to your water taps. Make sure to attach the
hot water supply hose (with red markings) to the hot water tap and the cold water
supply hose (with blue markings) to the cold water tap.
• Tighten the coupling nuts securely by hand, as illustrated below.
• Attach the curved end of the hose to the corresponding inlet valve of the washing
machine.
• Tighten the coupling nuts securely by hand, as illustrated below.
• Tighten the nut by turning it clockwise while holding the hose. (To detach the water
supply hose, turn the nut anticlockwise after turning the tap off.)
• Turn on the taps and check for leaks. Tighten the coupling nuts firmly if there is any
leakage. If your water pressure is strong, close the water tap completely, then open
it slightly.
• Make sure your hot water from the tap is no hotter than 60°C.

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Getting Started: Installation (Cont.)
• The drain hose and drain pump filter are located at the back of the machine, as
illustrated below, left.
• Pinching the two bands of the clamp on the drain hose, connect it to the drain hose
connection at the back of the washer, as illustrated below, right).
• Pull the drain hose upward and affix it to the hose clip at the back of the washer.
• When the washer is in use, put the drain hose into a drain spout (or into a sink/tub),
as illustrated on the opposite page.
Installing the drain hose
CAUTION! When tightening the clamping nut, take care not to damage the water
inlet valve joint. Apply force evenly and do not twist the water inlet valve.
CAUTION! Use only the new (supplied) hoses with your new appliance. Do not
use a hose from an existing machine, or one that has been used previously.
CAUTION! : In the event that the hoses are too short for your set-up, please
seek advice from your local washing machine store to purchase a longer hose.
Drain pump with
lint filter Drain hose
connection

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Getting Started: Installation (Cont.)
CAUTION!
• While the washer is in use, make sure the height of the drain hose is at least 70cm,
otherwise the washer will not work well, or the water may flow out in the course of
washing. Also ensure the drain hose is not higher than 1m above ground, otherwise
the washer will not drain water well.
• Never lay down the drain hose, as
water will be discharged.
• Be sure the drain hose is properly
routed so it will not kink or lift off
the sink.

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Time and preset indicators
Process button
Detergent indicators
Set button
• These indicate how
much powder detergent
to use.
• See ‘Detergent and
load recommendations’,
page 17, for details.
• Use the SET button to set PRESET, SOAK and the
WASH, SPIN and RINSE times. See ‘Customising a
program’, page 18, for details.
• Press the SET button to adjust the water
power during washing or rinsing. See
‘Water power’, page 21, for details.
(The water power cannot be set for the COTTON,
DELICATE and BLANKET programs.)
This indicator shows the
remaining time during washing.
• Press this button to set a variety
of wash processes.
See ‘Setting the water level ...’,
page 21, for details.
This indicator shows during
presetting when the washing will
be finished.
When abnormal conditions occur,
an error warning will appear here.
When setting soak and wash
processes, this indicator shows
the time you set.
Features
The control panel
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Water level button
• You can choose the
appropriate water
level that matches
the load size.
• Different water
levels for washing or
rinsing are optional.
• See ‘Setting the
water level ...’, page
21, for details.
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REMAINING TIME

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Start/Pause button
Temp. button
Program button
Power On/Off button
• Press this button to switch the power on;
press it again to switch the power off.
• At the end of a washing program, the power
will be switched off automatically after
5 seconds.
• If you leave the washer switched on without
starting the operation, the power will be
switched off automatically after 10 minutes
of inactivity.
• Press this button to start the
washer operation.
• During operation, press this
button to stop the washer
temporarily; press it again to
restart the washer operation.
NOTE: This is not a CANCEL
button.
• Press this button
if you want to
choose the water
temperature. See
‘Hot / cold / warm
water wash’,
page 21,
for details.
• Press the PROGRAM button to
choose the washing program.
• NOTE: For the STANDARD and
HEAVY DUTY program, the washer
will automatically select the
appropriate water power and level,
wash and spin time and rinse type.
Features (Cont.)
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REMAINING TIME
STANDARD

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Instructions
Before you start washing
A Make sure the washer is stable
and level. If necessary, adjust the
adjustable leg to stabilise the
washer (see page 10).
B Make sure the water inlet hoses
are properly installed (see
page 11).
C Plug the machine into a nearby
power point.
D Open the water taps.
E Make sure the drain hose is properly
installed. Hang the upper end of the
hose over the laundry sink or into a
drain spout (see page 12).
F Before using the washing machine
for the first time, run a complete
cycle without laundry items. Select
the STANDARD program and run the
machine until the end of the program.
Normal usage
1. Before washing, remove any coins, keys and other hard items
from pockets. Close any zippers to prevent damaging your
clothes and the wash tub. Brush dirt and sand off clothes and
turn pockets inside out.
2. Sort your washing into appropriate loads: whites,
coloureds, cottons, delicates, heavily soiled, etc.
Place delicate items into a wash bag for protection.
On the back
Install
the drain
hose at a
height of
70-100cm
to prevent
water drain-
age and
overflowing
problems.
A
B
D
C
E
3. Put your washing in the machine, loading items uniformly
in the tub.
4. Add washing detergent (see opposite for details).
5. Press the POWER ON/OFF button.
6. Refer to the Program Selection Guide (opposite) and select a suitable wash
program. The sensor will automatically choose the correct water power and
level, wash and spin time and rinse type for the STANDARD and HEAVY DUTY
programs.
7. Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button.
NOTE: If the washer lid is not closed properly, the washer will sound an alarm and
stop working before spinning.
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Instructions (Cont.)
Program selection guide
Program Suitable items
Default settings for individual wash processes
Washing time * Rinse type Spin time
(minutes)
Cotton ** Normally soiled
cotton clothing/items
Soak: 20 minutes
Wash: 15 minutes 4x Shower rinse 9
Standard Lightly soiled cloth-
ing and other items 5–12 minutes *** 2x Water saver rinse (16L - 60L ***)5 - 6
Heavy
Duty
Heavily soiled
cotton clothing/items 7–14 minutes 2x Water saver rinse (16L - 60L ***)7 - 8
Blanket Blanket or
bulky items 12 minutes 2x Water saver rinse (42L - 60L ***)8
Delicate Delicate fabrics,
lingerie 6 minutes 2x Water saver rinse (42L - 60L ***)2
Quick Not very dirty
clothes, daily wash 5 minutes 1x Water saver rinse (16L - 60L ***) 3
* Total program times differ and are dependent on the weight of the wash load.
** The COTTON program has a default setting of 60L of warm water; all other programs
have cold water as a default (water temperature is adjustable, see page 21).
*** Times and quantities depend on the wash load and water level.
Detergent and load recommendations
• We suggest you use detergent in the amounts recommended below. Too much will
affect rinse performance and too little will give poor washing results.
• Add detergent into the detergent box or put it directly into the tub (see p. 20).
• Dilute fabric softener with a little water and carefully add it to the softener
dispenser on the balance ring for dispersion through the final rinse.
• If you want to use bleach, dilute it appropriately and pour it carefully into the bleach
inlet. Do not pour bleach directly onto the washing load in the tub.
Water level indicator
Water volume 16L 24L 30L 36L 42L 47L 54L 60L
Detergent indicator
Amount of powder
detergent (g) 10–25 26–35 36–50 51–70
Liquid detergent Follow the recommendations on the detergent packaging.
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Instructions (Cont.)
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Customising a program
This washing machine is equipped with a sensor that will automatically choose the
correct water power and level, wash and spin time and rinse type for the STANDARD
and HEAVY DUTY programs, you do not have to adjust anything. However, if you want
to adjust these values yourself, proceed as follows:
1. Prepare your washing according to points 1 to 4 on page 16.
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button.
3. Press the PROGRAM button to select the washing program appropriate for your
washing load: STANDARD or HEAVY DUTY.
4. Press the PROCESS button to select the process and time you want to adjust. The
relevant indicator light will illuminate when the option is selected.
5. Press the WATER LEVEL button and choose an appropriate water level.
6. Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button for the washing program to start.
7. At the end of the washing program, a buzzer will sound to alert you that the
program has finished before the power is shut off automatically.
8. Close the water taps and unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.
9. If you want to use a particular customised program on a regular basis, you can
program it to the machine’s memory for easy access the next time you want to use
the same program. See ‘Memory function’, page 22, for instructions.
(Soak time cannot be adjusted for the COTTON,
DELICATE and BLANKET programs.)
(The number is the number of rinses.)
(For the DELICATE program, spin time can
only be adjusted up to 3 minutes, as illustrated
below.)
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Instructions (Cont.)
The blanket program
Use this program for washing blankets or other bulky items. It will automatically select
the highest water level (60L), but you can adjust this manually down to 42L according
to the size of your bulky item(s).
1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button and open the washer lid.
2. Press the PROGRAM button repeatedly and until the indicator for the BLANKET
program flashes.
3. Dissolve an appropriate amount of washing detergent with a little lukewarm water,
then pour the detergent solution directly into the tub of the washing machine.
4. Fold up the blanket and put it into the washing tub, as illustrated below.
5. Close the washer lid.
6. Press the START/PAUSE button for the washing program to start.
7. At the end of the washing program, a buzzer will sound to alert you that the
program has finished before the power is shut off automatically.
8. Close the water taps and unplug the power plug from the wall outlet.
9. We recommend cleaning the lint filter after washing a blanket
(see page 23 for instructions).
NOTE: If the blanket floats up during the wash, press the START/PAUSE button, the
washer will stop working temporarily. Push the blanket down and press the
START/PAUSE button again to continue washing.
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Fold in two by the Fold 4 times in the Roll up the blanket. Put it into the wash tub with
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Instructions (Cont.)
Preset washing (delayed start)
This washing machine has a 0 - 24 hour preset function you can set to determine the
time when the washing program will finish. (It is, in effect, similar to a ‘delayed start’
function, but you set the time you want the wash to finish rather than to start.)
NOTES: * This function is not available for the COTTON and DELICATE programs.
* To avoid water leakage when using this function, make sure the water taps
are open, the drain hose is properly installed and the washing load and
detergent are properly prepared.
1. Put your washing in the machine, loading items uniformly in the tub.
2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button.
3. Select the required PROGRAM or PROCESS.
4. Press the SET button to select the desired time period for the wash to finish.
5. Select the water level, if necessary.
6. Add any detergents (see below and page 17 for details).
7. Close the washer lid and press the START/PAUSE button.
8. After setting the PRESET, the corresponding light will illuminate and all other lights
will be switched off about one minute later. From this time on until the preset time
only the POWER and SET buttons will response when pressed.
9. To check the preset program, press the SET button: the program will be indicated
for 5 seconds. During these 5 seconds you can press the WATER LEVEL button
and set the water level.
10. To cancel the preset, shut off the power.
11. To change the preset time, first cancel the preset, then set it again.
Adding detergent to a preset wash
When using the preset wash, we recommend you
do not add detergent directly to the wash tub but
follow the instructions below:
• Powder detergent: either put powder
detergent into the detergent box or, if you
prefer to put it directly into the wash tub, wrap
the powder in a handkerchief or other small
cloth.
• Liquid detergent and bleach: pour liquid
detergent or bleach into the hole on the top
plate. Do not pour it directly into the tub as it
may cause discolouration of your washing.
• Fabric softener: dilute the softener with twice the amount of water, then pour the
solution into the softener dispenser on the balance ring.
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