Toshiba VH-7300EM User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
VH-7300EM
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
Wash Tub Lid
Accessories: Legs, Screws
Spin Cap
Drain Hose
Spin Cap
Inner Lid
• Be sure not to touch the
spin basket while rotating.
Hose Hook
Spin Basket lid
• When you open this lid
while the spin basket is
rotating, the brake will
engage and stop the
basket.
Water Inlet
Drain Valve Knob
Control the drain valve.
Water Feed Selector
You can select the water feed
to the wash tub or to the spin
basket.
Rinse Water-Level Control
The overflow outlet can be
adjusted in 3 steps.
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Control Panel
Wash Selector Knob
Heavy or gentle
wash mode.
Wash Timer knob
You can adjust the washing
time and rinse time.
Spin Timer Knob
You can adjust the spinning
time. (max. 5 min.)
Tab
Water pressure (0.03 ~ 1 MPa)
Lint Filter
Catch the lint in
the wash tub.
aTo ensure proper operation of the machine, please read this manual.
Spin Basket
Cabinet BaseImpeller
Wash Tub
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INSTALLATION –––– Please keep the following caution.
HOW TO SET THE LEGS
1. Spread a blanket on the floor and lay the machine down on its back.
2. Insert the legs into the corners of the cabinet base and drive 2 screws
for each leg.
OUTLET OF THE DRAIN HOSE
When the drain hose outlet is exchanged to left side of the machine.
1. Push down and remove
the drain hose from the
hose hook on the lower
end of the machine.
aDo not push the drain hose into the cabinet.
aThe drain hose should be laid flat
on the ground. Water flow will be
restricted if any portion of the
drain hose is raised more than
15 cm (6 in.) from the ground.
INSTALLING THE GROUND PIN
aThe ground pin in the plug should be connected to the proper point of the socket for grounding.
INSTALLATION PLACE
aInstall the machine on a stable and level place.
aUsing the washer in a damp place such as a bathroom may cause defective insulation or corrosion. Avoid such a
location.
aSometimes the plastic portions change their color or deform in direct sunshine. So avoid exposing to direct sunshine.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Good No good No good
2. Push up the drain
hose and hold it into
the other hose hook.
Screws
Legs
15 cm or less
aThe length of the drain hose may be extended
to as much as 3 m if kept level. If any other
extension hose is used, purchase a drain hose
cap separately.
3 m or less
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
PREPARATION
1. Attach the inlet hose (inner diameter 15 mm) securely.
2. Leave the drain hose fixed until you finish washing. Although a small amount of water may drip from the hose while
laundering, it will not affect the operation.
3. Plug the power cord in the wall socket.
WASH / SOAK
1. Select the wash selector knob
for desired wash speed.
4. Set the Rinse Water-Level control to High.
5. Feed the water at 2~3 cm lower than “LOW” level. Add the detergent and dissolve it.
6. Put the clothes into the wash tub and feed water properly. Feed water should not exceed the level of “HIGH”.
7. Set the wash timer.
Normal wash : Set wash time by the wash timer.
Soak wash : Set the wash timer knob to 45 min.
Good No goodGood
aImpeller for washing operate intermittenly between 45 to 15 min.
3. Align the water feed selector
lever to “WASH”
2. Align the drain valve knob
to “WASH/RINSE”.
CAUTION
8. After wash, align the drain valve knob to “DRAIN”.
<NOTICE> When wash clothes do not turn smoothly, stop the wash timer and take out one or two items and reset the
wash timer
aWhen Selecting the wash selector knob for desired wash speed, please align the wash selector knob to “HEAVY” or
“GENTLE”. Don’t set the wash selector knob between “HEAVY” and “GENTLE”.
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INTERMEDIATE SPIN
1. Transfer the clothes into the spin basket and arrange the clothes evenly in the spin basket. Attach the spin cap level
in upper rim of spin basket. Put the spin cap as shown in Fig. A even the clothes amount is small.
2. Close the inner lid and spin basket lid, then set the spin timer for 1~2 minutes.
aIf the spinning starts with the drain or the continuous rinse, the drain of the spin side may
be bad. Do the spin first and do the drain or the continuous rinse approx. 1 minute after spin.
aFor your safety, do not put your hands into the spin basket until it has stopped spinning completely.
INTERMEDIATE SPIN RINSE
aIf do the intermediate spin rinse after the intermediate spin, shorter time is needed for the last continuous rinse and
save the water need.
aThe amount of the clothes are effective if lower than 80%.
1. Align the water feed selector lever to “SPIN”.
2. After the spin basket stopped feed water approximately 1 minute. (Adjust the tap the ensure that the amount of
supplied water does not overflow at the water feed indicator.)
3. Shut off the water and spin dry 1~2 minutes.
4. Transfer the clothes from the spin basket to the wash tub.
RINSE
STATIC RINSE
1. Transfer the clothes from the spin basket to the wash tub.
2. Align the drain valve knob to “WASH/RINSE”.
3. Set the water-level control in the “HIGH” position.
4. Feed water suitable for the clothes amount.
5. Set the wash timer for 2~3 minutes.
6. After washing, align the drain valve knob to “DRAIN”.
7. Transfer the clothes from the wash tub to the spin
basket and spin dry approximately 1~2 minutes.
8. Repeat the above procedure 2~3 times.
CAUTION
(A)
Good
(B)
No good
OVERFLOW RINSE
1. Transfer the clothes from the spin basket to the wash tub.
2. Align the drain valve knob to “WASH/RINSE”.
3. Before adding water, set the water-level control at the appropriate level according to the laundry load.
4. Keep feeding water.
(Adjust the tap to ensure that the amount to supplied water.)
5. Set the timer 6~8 minutes. (In the case of doing the intermediate spin rinse, set it 3~4 minutes.)
(2) (3)
(5) (6) (7)
(2) (3) (5)
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SIZE OF LOAD
aFabrics vary so much in weight and bulk that these two factors should be considered when determining the size of
load.
aThe maximum load for your washer is the amount that will move freely in the wash tub. If articles do not move freely,
take out one or two items.
HOW TO USE BLEACH
aFirst dissolve the bleach in the proper amount of water in accordance with its directions, then pour slowly into the
wash tub.
aThe wash tub capacity is 48 liters at high water level and 37 liters at low water level.
LAUNDRY GUIDE
WASHING HINTS
aEmpty pockets, close zippers and buttons from the washing clothes. Metal chips, sand, and so on must be removed
from the clothes.
aSort clothes by fabric, finish, soil and colour.
aWhen washing the woolen or delicate fabrics, put the clothes into a net.
DETERGENT
aThe amount of detergent is average. Amount of
detergent follows the instruction of the detergent
printed on the package.
aChoose the detergent depending on the fabric type.
Water level
Detergent amount
(Synthetic detergent)
Concentrate Regular
“LOW” (37L) Approx. 31 g Approx. 49 g
“HIGH” (48L) Approx. 40 g Approx. 64 g
SPIN DRY
1. Transfer the clothes into the
spin basket and arrange the
clothes evenly.
In case of small amount of
clothes, push the clothes by
hand before set the spin cap
(refer to INTERMEDIATE
SPIN for cap mounting.).
2. Close the inner lid and spin
basket lid, then set the spin timer.
AFTER OPERATION
1. Unplug the power cord from the socket. Do not pull the power cord.
2. Drain off water and hook the drain hose. As the washing machine may freeze in cold winter, drain all the water from
the wash tub and the drain hose.
3. Align the drain valve knob to “DRAIN”.
<NOTICE> After using bleach or starch, wash the wash tub and/or spin basket by water.
STANDARD SPIN TIME
Clothes sort Spin time
Light texture (Synthetics, Mixed fabric) Approx. 1 min.
Sweater (Synthetics) Approx. 1~2 min.
Underwear (Knitted goods) Approx. 2~4 min.
Sheet (Cotton) Approx. 5 min.
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MAINTENANCE –––– Please unplug the power cord before maintaining.
LINT FILTER
aClean the lint filter out after every use.
HOW TO REMOVE
aPush the filter,
then snap it out.
OVERFLOW STRAINER
aClean the drain strainer out 1~2 times per month.
HOW TO REMOVE
aPitch the knob and pull forth.
aRemove overflow hose from
the rinse water-level control
knob.
aClean the overflow filter.
DRAIN STRAINER
aWhen you wash the lint off the lint filter and still circulation water does not overflow at the lint filter, remove the drain
strainer and remove the lint under the drain strainer.
HOW TO REMOVE
aRemove the overflow strainer.
aPull up the drain strainer.
WHEN THE CLOTHES FALL BETWEEN SPIN BASKET AND OUTER TUB
1. Pull out the power plug.
2. Lift the hatch up and remove it.
3. Pull up this side of the hatch and
take the fallen clothes away.
IMPELLER
aIt is necessary to remove the impeller for example when something (coin, button, etc.) is preventing the impeller from
rotating.
HOW TO REMOVE
aLoosen the screw of impeller with the screwdriver
(turn counterclockwise).
aPull up the impeller handling at the top of impeller screw.
aTurn the net inside out.
Take out the lint.
HOW TO REPLACE
aSet the overflow hose on the
rinse water level-control knob.
aInsert the lower end.
aInsert the upper left side first
and push it.
Upper
side
Lower side
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2
Rinse water level
control knob
Hatch
Drain pipe
Outer tub Spin shaft
HOW TO REPLACE
aReplace the filter, bottom
first, then snap in a top.
HOW TO REPLACE
aInsert the upper both sides
of the drain strainer to the
projections of the wash tub.
aPress in the lower side
of the drain strainer.
Lower side
Projection
4. When you set the hatch, push the three notches
(the arrow points) and insert it into the outer tub.
1
Groove
Overflow hose
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USEFUL INFORMATION
*To ensure longer service from your TOSHIBA washer, be sure to observe the following instructions.
aNever turn the timer counterclockwise past the “OFF” gradation nor clockwise past the maximum setting time (wash
“15”, spin “5”) gradation.
aNever wipe the plastic surface of the machine with abrasive powder, benzene or thinner, and also avoid spraying
insecticide near the machine.
aDo not pour boiling water directly into the tub. Use water lower than 50°C.
aSometimes water in the pipes may freeze in winter, so completely drain off water. When water freezes, pour 5~10
liters of warm water (approx. 50°C) in the tub with the drain hose raised. When the drain valve knob starts to move,
set it to “DRAIN” and use the washer after ice melts.
aNever install your washing machine near hot articles such as a stove, or plastic portions of the machine may burn.
aUse your washing machine under the rated voltage and frequency.
aBe sure to ground the grounding pin of the power cord.
aBe sure to unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use. Avoid pulling the power cord. Please handle at the
plug.
aBe sure not to touch the spin basket while rotating.
aBe sure to attach the spin plate while operating the spin basket.
aAvoid splashing water on the control panel.
aNever allow children to look into the wash and spin tub. Do not place the stand or box near the washing machine.
Children may fall into the wash or spin tub and get injured or drowned.
aNever operate washing machine by children and infirm person. This washing machine is not intended for use by
persons (including chlidren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowlegde unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the
washing machine safety.
aBe sure to drain off water after washing to prevent children from being drowned in the wash tub.
aDo not push the drain hose into the cabinet.
aThe opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpet floor.
aIf the supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a repair shop appointed by the manufacturer, because
special purpose tools are required.
aThe old inlet hose should not be reused.
BEFORE CALLING A SERVICEMAN
*Please check the following.
aIf the washer will not start:
– Whether the house circuit breaker is tripped or a fuse is blown.
– Whether the power cord is connected to the socket properly.
– Whether something prevents the impeller from rotating.
aIf there is excessive noise:
– Whether something is touching the impeller as it rotates.
– Whether there is an excessively unbalanced load in the spin basket while spinning.
SPECIFICATION
WARNING For your safety, please keep the following caution.
WASH SPIN
230-240V~50Hz : Rated input
: Maximum input
Rated capacity (Dry clothes weight)
280 W 130 W
410 W
7 kg 5.5 kg
Water quantity High : 48 L
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