Gorenje WA 402 User Manual
Gorenje WA 402 User Manual
Thank you for your trust and for buying this appliance. We hope it will successfully serve its purpose for many years. This washing machine was designed for home use. It meets all the requirements of modern washing: it is economical, it uses less water, less energy and washing agent.
Before use 3-5 Removing the transport brackets 5 Placing and installation 6-9 The door 9 Preparing the laundry 10-12 Washing agents and how much to use 12-15 Washing 15-21 Cleaning and maintenance 21-23 Trouble-shooting guide 23-25
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Before Use
This instruction manual was prepared for the user of the washing machine. Read the manual carefully and get to know your washing machine so that you will know how to use it safely and correctly. This instruction manual was prepared for various models of washing machine, and they vary in function and design. Make sure to consider only those switches and knobs your machine is equipped with. When you find your appliance is out of use and no longer needed, try not to burden the environment with it. Call your nearest authorized "collecting service for used appliances".
Important
Before putting the machine into use, don't forget to remove the transport brackets. Switching on a blocked machine may damage the machine. Our guarantee does not cover such damage. Before switching the machine on, check that the transport brackets has been removed. Don't place the appliance in a room where the temperature may fall bellow 0C, causing individual parts of the machine to freeze and become damaged (hose may crack). The appliance should stand firmly and horizontally on a solid base (a machine standing on an uneven floor is very likely to vibrate during the spinning cycle). Instructions for Use 3
Always consider the instructions for correct placing and installation of the machine to the mains and water supply. This will help you avoid accidents and protect your machine against damage. The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using new hosesets and that old hose-sets should not be reused. The appliance my not be built-in under the kitchen worktop in a row of cabinets, because the use of the appliance without the top cover is not allowed for safety reasons. Likewise, the removal of the rear panel and the bottom of the appliance are also not allowed. The appliance should be positioned in such way to provide normal ventilation. The end of the outlet hose should not be immersed in the discharge water (the machine may pump the discharge water back). During the washing cycle, the door of the machine cannot be opened. It can only be opened 2 minutes after washing is finished. The glass door gets very hot during washing, so take care of children. Use only washing powder and other agents specially designed for machine washing. We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by the improper use of bleaching or colouring agents (coloured gasket and other plastic parts). Lime dissolving agents contain acid, so only use those containing rust-protection agents. Always consider the manufacturer's instructions. When you have finished removing lime deposit, run a few rinse cycles to make sure that the acid is thoroughly rinsed. Even traces of acid can cause substantial damage to component parts. Never use washing agents containing solvents - individual component parts may be damaged or toxic gases may be produced. There is also a risk of ignition or explosion. When washing is finished, remember to close the tap. Your washing machine can only be transported with transport brackets. It is usually enough to use only one of the rods, that is the upper one. It is much easier to insert the rod if you remove the top cover. Before doing anything, however, don't forget to disconnect the machine from the power supply. Data plate with essential information on the appliance is fitted above the opening for laundry insertion under the door frame. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of 4 Instructions for Use
thisproduct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Save the brackets: you may need them later. Instructions for Use 5
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Maximum height of the washing machine is 850 mm. IMPORTANT The floor on which the machine stands should be dry, otherwise the machine may slide during the spinning cycle.
Insert the enclosed washers with filter into the loose ends of the hoses and connect the red marked hose to hot water tap and the other hose to cold water tap (fig. 6.1).
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Water Outlet
Hook the outlet hose securely over the edge of the washbasin or bath tub. The outlet hose can also be connected directly to the plumbing outlet, the diameter of which should be not less than 4 cm (fig. 7). Wall siphon drain must be correctly fitted in such manner to enable cleaning. If water is drained through a washbasin, always check it is drained quickly enough, otherwise an overflow may occur or the machine may pump the water back. Pull a string through the hole on the plastic knee, and secure the outlet hose to prevent it from falling off (fig. 8).
The end of the outlet hose should be raised from the floor by not more than 100 cm and not less than 60 cm. If the hose is positioned higher than recommended, the machine will not pump out the water.
The Door
The door can only be opened two minutes after the washing programme has finished. Open the door by pulling the door handle (fig. 9). When closing the door, push it towards the machine until it locks (fig. 10). If the door is not correctly closed, the machine will not operate.
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IMPORTANT When closing the door, be careful not to trap fabric between the door glass and the rubber gasket. If you need to open the door after the machine has been switched on, first switch it off and wait for about two minutes. When opening the door, be careful, as the water level may be high and water may pour out when you open the door. Don't even try to open the door while the machine is operating. If the machine won't start after switching on, push the door once again towards the machine (at handle). An inadequately closed door is the most common cause of malfunctions.
Type of Fabrics
Most clothes nowadays have labels describing the type of fabric they are made of, the kind of recommended wash, and the recommended washing temperature. These labels will help you choose the most suitable washing programme for your clothes. Put delicate laundry (stockings, fine underwear...) into a sack or into a pillow case if washed together with other laundry. WASHING White laundry - resistant. Coloured laundry - resistant Fine and delicate laundry Hand wash. No washing. DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning. Dry cleaning not allowed. DRYING Drying in tumble drier allowed. Higher temperature (resistant laundry) Lower temperature (delicate laundry) Drying in tumble drier not allowed. IRONING Ironing: up to 200C - up to 150C - up to 110C No ironing 10 Instructions for Use
Colour Fastness
Pay special attention to colour fastness, and always choose the correct washing temperature. When washing new clothes, always check colour fastness first - wash separately the first time.
Degree of Soil
Stained and heavily soiled laundry should be washed in small loads or with a larger amount of washing powder. Heavily stained or soiled areas on the fabric can be treated before washing using special agents. Use the energy-saving programme for lightly soiled laundry (no pre-wash, economic programme, lower washing temperature).
Loading
The maximum load of dry laundry is stated in the table. Excessive loads cause creases and decrease the washing effect. Always check the pockets before loading the laundry. Remove keys, coins, hair-pins and similar objects that may clog the water outlet hose. Zip the zippers and remove metal pins that may damage the laundry or even the drum (fig. 11).
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Folded clothes should be loosened before loading. The best washing effect is obtained by mixing larger and smaller items of laundry in one load.
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If your water is hard, we recommend using water softener. This means that you can then use the same quantity of washing powder as if the water was soft (hardness degree 1). Follow manufacturer's instruction.
Dispenser
The detergent dispenser is divided into three sections (fig. 12). The table of the programme shows which section to use. These sections are used for washing powder This section is used for fabric conditioner and starching agent. Always add washing agents before switching on and keep the dispenser clean and dry, so that the washing agent can be efficiently rinsed from the ispenser. With programmes without a pre-wash cycle, the washing powder can be put directly in the drum. This is especially convenient if: you use larger amounts of washing powder (very hard water), you use washing powder which is hard to rinse from the dispenser, water pressure is low, you use a concentrated washing powder special dosing sack which should be inserted directly in the drum. Not enough washing powder causes the laundry to turn grey, 12 Instructions for Use
greasy clots, lime deposit in the machine and on the laundry. Too much washing powder causes bubbling, reduced agitation and washing effect, inadequate rinsing. We recommend that you gradually decrease or increase the quantity of washing agent and at the same time pay attention to the linen.
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Never use both fabric conditioner and starching agent together, as clots may clog the dispenser opening.
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Washing
Before washing, select the washing programme and prepare the machine for washing. The control panel incorporates various switches and pushbuttons for selecting washing programmes, a control light, and a dispenser. This instruction manual was prepared for various models of washing machine. You may therefore find in it descriptions of some functions that your appliance doesn't have.
Control Light
Control light is lit when the machine is switched on.
Programmes for non-delicates (A-F) Programmes are intensive and concluded with 6-minutes spin cycle. Programmes for delicates (G-L) Programmes with gentle tumbling and are concluded with short spin cycle (2 minutes). Programme for Woolens (M) Programme for woolens may as well be used for washing delicates and specials. Laundry is washed with higher water level and gentle tumbling. The programme is concluded with 2 minutes spin cycle. Spinning with interruptions (only for models with 800 rpm. or more) On programmes for resistant laundry the first two spinning cycles are three times interrupted at the beginning. This prevents excessive foaming of the washing powder and improves spinning results.
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On the position marked with a snow flake, the heaters are switched off and you can select cold wash on all programmes. The duration of the programme is the same as if the heaters are on.
Spinning-OFF Knob
Switch the spinning-OFF knob, if you want either: to switch off the spin cycle on all the programmes for delicates and woolens; or the programmes for delicates to rinse without spinning and with short end spin cycle (2 minutes).
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ON/OFF switch
Select suitable washing programme, prepare the laundry for washing and press the ON/OFF switch to switch the machine on.
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After Washing
Switch off the machine (the control 14 lamp turns off). Check that the washing is finished and that water is pumped out of the machine to avoid unnecessary flooding. If there is still water in the machine, select one of the programmes for pumping or spinning. Some two minutes after the washing is finished you can open the door. Take the laundry out of the machine and turn the drum once or twice with hand to make sure it is really empty. Check the rubber gasket on the door and remove objects that might have deposited (buttons, pins..) (fig. 14). Leave the door open and allow the interior to dry. Disengage any pushbuttons you used. Close the water tap. Check the dispenser and clean it if necessary and dry it well. Replace the filter in the reverse order and screw it down firmly. Check it for sealing prior to washing.
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DELICATES (surface finished cotton, mixture of cotton with synthetics) Delicates (surface finished), Fine delicates Rinse Conditioner, short spin WOOLEN (non-shrinkable, mixtures of wool with synthetics, silk) Woolen
Water:
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Housing
Clean the housing of your washing machine with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Do not use coarse cleaning agents which could damage the surface.
Dispenser
Check the dispenser after each washing. If there is a residue of washing powder, clean it. Pull it out of the machine, clean it with a brush and warm water, and dry it (fig. 15). If necessary clean the interior of the detergent dispenser casing, in case you detect the remainings of washing powder inside.
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Door Gasket
Wipe the gasket after each washing; the gasket will last longer.
Filter
Filter is located under the cap at the bottom of the machine. If you use the machine correctly, there is no need to clean the filter. You have to open and clean the filter when solid objects trap in it and obstruct the outlet. (The laundry is not rinsed enough, still wet, water is not pumped out of the machine). Before cleaning the filter, mind to pump the water out of the machine. The best method to do that is to place the outlet hose as low as possible (near the floor).
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Remove the cover (with coin inserted into the notch (fig. 17). Insert the funnel attached to the machine into the bottom cut-outs between the filter cover and cabinet and fix it by turning clockwise. Place a shallow pan underneath to allow the excess water to pour out. Remove the filter, by turning it counter-clockwise (35-40) (fig. 18). Replace the filter in the reverse order and screw it down firmly. Check it for sealing prior to washing.
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Trouble-Shooting Guide
The user can come across troubles appearing during the operation of the appliance. We are listing some of troubles, which in most cases result from improper handling of the appliance and can be eliminated by yourself.
Problem:
The machine doesn't operate (the control lamp is off): Check the power supply and fuses. Is the plug correctly plugged in the socket? Water is not pumped into the machine: Is the machine switched on? Is the water tap open? Is the wire-net filter on the inlet hose clean? Is the door well closed? The machine jumps during operation: Are the transport brackets removed? Is the machine correctly levelled?(if not, use the adjustable legs). Check the load (perhaps you are washing only one large item). The machine is leaking: Is the lint filter properly fixed? Is the inlet hose properly secured to the tap and to the machine? The laundry is too wet: Is the lint filter clean (free of solid particles)? Check whether the wall siphon drain is clogged (clean it). Too much bubbling during washing: Check the water hardness and reduce the quantity of washing powder you are using. Washing was not efficient (stains, greasy clots): Have you chosen the correct wash programme? Use larger quantities of washing powder for heavily soiled laundry, or wash smaller loads. Laundry is not well rinsed (wash powder residues): Is the lint filter clean (free of solid particles)? Perhaps you overloaded the machine (especially delicate fabrics) and used too much washing powder. Check whether the wall siphon drain is clogged (clean it).
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After you have considered all the above stated instructions and the malfunction still cannot be eliminated, call the nearest authorised service. Any claim or malfunction caused by improper installation or misuse is not covered by the guarantee. All repair costs shall be covered by the user.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS WITH NO INFLUENCE ON THE OPERATION OF THE APPLIANCE. THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAN NOT BE A REASON FOR CLAIM.
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