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roubleshooting guide

This washing machine is equipped with automatic safety functions which detect and
diagnose faults at an early stage and react appropriately.
When the machine does not function properly or does not function at all, check the
following points before you contact your service provider. 

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Rattling and 
clanking noise

Thumping sound

Vibrating noise

Water leaks.

Oversudsing

Water does not enter
washer or it enters
slowly

Water in the washer
does not drain or
drains slowly.

• Foreign objects such as coins or

safety pins maybe in drum or
pump.

• Heavy wash loads may produce

a thumping sound. This is usually
normal.

• Have all the transit bolts and

packing been removed?

• Are all the feet resting firmly on

the ground?

• Fill hoses or drain hose are loose

at tap or washer.

• House drain pipes are clogged.

• Water supply is not adequate in

area.

• Water supply tap is not

completely open.

• Water inlet hose(s) are kinked.

• The filter of the inlet hose(s) are

clogged.

• Drain hose is kinked or clogged.

• The drain filter is clogged.

Stop washer and check drum
and drain filter.
If noise continues after washer
is restarted,  call your authorized
service centre.

If sound continues, washer is 
probably out of balance. Stop and
redistribute wash load.

If not removed during
installation, refer to Installation guide   
for removing transit bolts. 
Wash load may be unevenly
distributed
in drum. Stop washer and 
rearrange wash load.

Check and tighten hose connections.

Unclog drain pipe. Contact plumber
if necessary.

Too much detergent or unsuitable 
detergent may cause excessive 
foaming which may result in water 
leaks.

Check another tap in the house.

Fully open tap.

Straighten hose(s).

Check the filter of the inlet hose(s).

Clean and straighten the drain hose.

Clean the drain filter.

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Summary of Contents for F1407TDS

Page 1: ...P No MFL41480152 ...

Page 2: ...F1409TDS 1 9 ...

Page 3: ... temperature on selected cycles Child Lock The Child lock prevents children from pressing any button to change the settings during operation More economical by Intelligent Wash System Intelligent Wash System detects the amount of load and water temperature and then determines the optimum water level and washing time to minimize energy and water consumption Low noise speed control system By sensing...

Page 4: ... force the door open when locked This could result in damage to the washer When the machine runs at high temperature the front door may be very hot Don t touch it To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any mainte...

Page 5: ...t notice to raise the units quality Name Front loading washing machine Power supply 220 240V 50Hz Size 600mm W x 590mm D x 850mm H Weight 63kg Max Watt 2100W Wash 1100W Steam Wash capacity 8 0kg Water consumption 52ℓ 6 5ℓ kg Permissible water pressure 0 3 10kgf cm2 30 1000 kPa Spin speed 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 ...

Page 6: ...e the additional packing support in the middle of the base packing 2 Unscrew the 4 bolts with the spanner supplied 4 Close the holes with the caps supplied Transit bolts Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperature below freezing or exposed to the weather Properly ground washer to conform with all governing codes and ordinances The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting w...

Page 7: ...pets rug etc Never try to correct any unevenness in the floor with pieces of wood cardboard or similar materials under the washer If it is impossible to avoid positioning the washer next to a gas cooker or coal burning stove an insulation 85x60cm covered with aluminum foil on the side facing the cooker or stove must be inserted between the two appliance The washer must not be installed in rooms wh...

Page 8: ...freezing may occur Frozen hoses may burst under pressure The reliability of the electronic control unit may be impaired at temperatures below freezing point If the appliance is delivered in the winter months and temperatures are below freezing Place the washing machine at room temperature for a few hours before putting it into operation Electrical connection CAUTION concerning the Power Cord Most ...

Page 9: ... Untighten the upper connector screw 2 Push the upper connector up till the rubber packing is in tight contact with the tap Then tighten the 4 screws 3 Connect the water supply hose to the middle connector pushing the plate down Make sure that there are no kinks in the hose and that it is not crushed Make sure that the rubber seal is inside the hose connector In case the diameter of the tap is lar...

Page 10: ...ring of the drain hose will protect the floor from damage due to water leakage This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use mobile installations such as caravans aircraft etc Turn off the stopcock if the machine is to be left for any length of time e g holiday especially if there is no floor drain gully in the immediate vicinity When disposing of the appliance cut off the mains cable...

Page 11: ...it Cut Tread Mate into 70x70 mm sections and stick the pieces on to the dry tile where machine is to be placed Tread Mate is a self adhesive material used on ladders steps that prevents slipping Wooden floors are particularly susceptible to vibration To prevent vibration we recommend you place rubber cups under each foot at least 15mm thick under the washer secured to at least 2 floor beams with s...

Page 12: ...rst washing Combine large and small items in a load Load large items first Large items should not be more than half the total wash load Do not wash single items This may cause an out of balance load Add one or two similar items Check all pockets to make sure that they are empty Items such as nails hair clip matches pens coins and keys can damage both your washer and your clothes Close zippers hook...

Page 13: ... clothes Do not leave the fabric softener in the detergent drawer for more than 2 days Fabric softener could harden Softener will automatically be added during the last rinse cycle Do not open the drawer when water is supplied Solvents benzene etc are not allowable 1 The Dispenser Drawer 2 Adding Fabric Softener Adding detergent and fabric softener Do not pour fabric softener directly on the cloth...

Page 14: ...st results avoid oversudsing 4 Water softener A water softener such as Anti limescale Clagon can be used to cut down on the use of detergent in extremely hard water areas Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging First add detergent and then the water softener Use the quantity of detergent as for soft water Tips Full load according to manufacturer s recommendation Part load 3 4 o...

Page 15: ...ption for test in accordance or in conformity with EN60456 and IEC60456 Pre Wash If the laundry is heavily soiled Pre Wash Cotton is recommended Pre Wash is available in Cotton Cotton Quick Synthetic and Baby Care program Crease Care If you want to prevent crease select Crease Care button Allergy Care This program helps to reduce allergic reactions caused by house dust mite and it does it by killi...

Page 16: ...se by pressing each button For selecting the each conditions please refer to the page16 page22 Press the Start Pause button The Beep on off function can be set by pressing and holding the Temp and Rinse button simultaneously The Beep on off function can be set at any time and it is automatically canceled when power failure Also the Beep on off function works when power is off 1 Cotton automaticall...

Page 17: ...tial Program Power Press the Power button to turn power on and off To cancel the Time Delay function the Power button should be pressed When the Power button is pressed the washer is ready for Cotton program And the other initial conditions as follows So if you want to advance into the washing cycle without changing the program just press Start Pause button and then the washer will proceed Initial...

Page 18: ...se the door Place the detergent and fabric softener in the drawer How to set Time Delay Press Power button Turn the Program dial to select the program you require Press Time Delay button and set the desired time Press the Start Pause button If Time Delay button is pressed 3 00 is displayed The maximum delayed time is 19 00 hours and the minimum time is 3 00 hours Each pressing of the button advanc...

Page 19: ...d How to use Refresh cycle 1 Turn on the washer and select the Refresh program 2 Load 3 items or less and close the door 3 Press the Steam Wash button repeatedly until the desired and correct number of items is displayed Initial display is 2 items 4 Press the Start Pause button CAUTION Do not reach into the washer while operating Steam can cause severe burns Keep pets away from the washer Precauti...

Page 20: ...washer suspended in the water after a rinse without entering into spin To proceed through to a drain or spin once the rinse hold function is completed using to program dial scroll to the required program The required lamp will light up for identification Water Temp By pressing the Temp button the water temperature can be selected Cold 30 C 40 C 60 C 95 C Water temperature can be selected as below ...

Page 21: ...s effective By selecting the Intensive option the wash time may be extended depending on the program selected To use this option press the intensive button once before the wash program is started Child lock If you choose to lock the buttons on the control assembly to prevent tampering this function may be selected Child lock can be set by pressing and holding the Crease Care and Medic Rinse button...

Page 22: ...n and then press and hold Intensive and Pre Wash button for 3 seconds then is displayed in LED 5 Press the Start Pause button to start 6 After the cycle is complete leave the door open to dry around the washer door opening flexible gasket and door glass CAUTION If there is a small child be careful not to leave the door open for too long 1 Spin selection 2 No spin 3 Spin Only Spin Spin speed is ava...

Page 23: ...and 51 minutes Cotton Quick around 1 hour and 26 minutes Synthetic around 1 hour and 24 minutes Baby Care around 2 hours and 27 minutes Delicate around 1 hour and 7 minutes Hand Wash Wool around 48 minutes Quick 30 around 30 minutes Refresh around 18 minutes Allergy Care around 2 hours and 1 minutes The washing time may vary by the amount of laundry water pressure water temperature and other washi...

Page 24: ... a good idea to clean it from time to time Before cleaning the washer interior unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock to avoid electrical shock hazards When disposing of the appliance cut off the mains cable and destroy the plug Disable the door lock to prevent young children being trapped inside 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Unscrew the water inlet hose 3 Clean the filter using a...

Page 25: ...ater to cool down before cleaning the drain pump carrying out emergency emptying or opening the door in an emergency 1 Open the lower cover cap by using a finger Turn the drain plug to pull out the hose 2 Unplug the drain plug allowing the water to flow out At this time use a vessel to prevent water flowing on to the floor When water does not flow any more turn the pump filter open to the left 3 R...

Page 26: ...inse cycle without laundry MAX MAX MAX MAX The washing drum If you live in a hard water area limescale may continuously build up in places where it cannot be seen and thus not easily removed Over time the build up of scale clogs appliances and if it is not kept in check these may have to be replaced Although the washing drum is made of Stainless steel specks of rust can be caused by small metal ar...

Page 27: ...reezing may occur or moved in freezing temperatures follow these instructions to prevent damage to the washer 1 Turn off water supply tap 2 Disconnect hoses from water supply and drain water from hoses 3 Plug electrical cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet 4 Add 1gallon 3 8L of nontoxic recreational vehicle RV antifreeze into an empty wash drum Close the door 5 Set spin cycle and let wa...

Page 28: ...e at tap or washer House drain pipes are clogged Water supply is not adequate in area Water supply tap is not completely open Water inlet hose s are kinked The filter of the inlet hose s are clogged Drain hose is kinked or clogged The drain filter is clogged Stop washer and check drum and drain filter If noise continues after washer is restarted call your authorized service centre If sound continu...

Page 29: ...ve it corrected by a qualified electrician Turn on water supply tap Close the door and press the Start Pause button After pressing the Start Pause button it may take a few moments before the washer begins to spin The door must lock before spin can be achieved Once started the door can not be opened for safety reasons Wait one or two minutes before opening the door to give the electric locking mech...

Page 30: ...les of laundry to balance the load and repeat the spin cycle Is the door opened or not completely closed Water overfills due to the faulty water valve Water level sensor has malfunctioned Over load in motor Water leaks The washer experienced a power failure Check another tap in the house Fully open tap Straighten hose s Check the filter of the inlet hose s Clean and straighten the drain hose Clean...

Page 31: ...bing Correction of unauthorized repairs Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance If this product is used for commercial purpose it is not warranted Example Public places such as public bathroom lodging house training center dormitory If the product is installed outside the normal service area any cost of transportation involved in the r...

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