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If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the 

Troubleshooting

 section of these instructions, 

or online at 

www.argos-support.co.uk 

If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 

0345 257 7271.

FAILURE

PROBABLE CAUSE

METHODS OF ELIMINATION

Excessive foam 
in the detergent 
drawer.

Too much detergent has been used.

Press the start/pause button.In order to 
stop the foam, dilute one table-spoon of 
softener in half liter of water and pour it in the 
detergent drawer. Press the start/pause button 
after 5-10 minutes. Arrange the amount of 
the detergent properly in the next washing 
process.

Wrong detergent has been used.

Use only the detergents produced for full 
automatic machines.

The washing result 
is poor.

Your laundry is too dirty for the 
programme you have selected. 

Select a suitable programme.    

The amount of detergent used is not 
sufficient.

Use more detergent.

The washing result 

is not good.

Clothes exceeding the maximum 
capacity have been loaded in the 
machine.

Put the clothes in your machine in a manner 
not to exceed its maximum capacity.

Your water may be hard.

Use the amount of detergent specified by the 
detergent manufacturer.

Distribution of the clothes in your 
machine is not well-balanced.

Spread the clothes inside the machine in an 
orderly and well-balanced manner. 

The water is drained 
from the machine as 
soon as it is filled.

The end of the water drain hose is in 
a position  too low according to the 
machine.

Position the water drain at an appropriate 
height. (**)

No water is seen 
in the drum during 
washing.

No failure. The water is in the lower part 
of the drum.

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There are residues 
of detergent on the 
clothes.

Some detergents contain ingredients 
which are not soluble in water and 
which may form white stains on your 
clothes.

By adjusting your machine, carry out an 
additional rinse, or eliminate the stains after 
drying, with a brush.

There are grey stains 
on the clothes.

These stains may be caused by oil, 
cream or ointment. 

In the next washing operation, use the 
maximum detergent amount declared by the 
detergent producer.

The spinning 
process is not done 
or  starts with delay .

No failure. The unbalanced load control 
may work in that way.

The unbalanced load control system will try 
to distribute your clothes in a homogenous 
manner. After your clothes are distributed, 
passage to spining process will be realized. In 
the next washing process, place your clothes 
into the machine in a well-balanced manner.

(*)   See the section concerning the care and maintenance of your machine.

(**) See the section concerning installation of your machine.

Summary of Contents for WMDF814B

Page 1: ...Instruction manual Washing Machine WMDF814B WMDF814W...

Page 2: ...her assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 You ll soon be enjoying your new washing machine It all begins here with your instructions Don t worry there s nothing too technical coming up J...

Page 3: ...g 32 33 Error Signals 34 Technical Specifications 35 Help and assistance 36 Disposal 37 Guarantee 38 7 Safety information Safety information 6 Getting to know your washing machine Ready Let s begin 10...

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Page 5: ...1 Safety information...

Page 6: ...e machine during the operation Take care that power voltage and frequency shall be identical to those of washing machine Do not use any socket with rated current less than that of washing machine Neve...

Page 7: ...the porthole door during the washing cycle it will get hot Never force the machine door open while the machine is running Do not open the door if water is visible through the porthole Do not wash foam...

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Page 9: ...Getting to know your washing machine 2...

Page 10: ...ns or online at www argos support co uk If you still require further assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 Ready Let s begin Please read these instructions carefully They contain importa...

Page 11: ...ntended a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www argos support co uk If you still require further assistance call one of our experts o...

Page 12: ...olution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www argos support co uk If you still require further assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 Mo...

Page 13: ...Installing your washing machine 3...

Page 14: ...s Important The packing bolts are designed to support the internal components during transit these MUST be removed before use a Loosen the screws by rotating counter clockwise with a suitable wrench 1...

Page 15: ...ired to install this washing machine MUST be carried out by a qualified electrician THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Before making any electrical connections ensure that The power socket is suitable for...

Page 16: ...experts on 0345 257 7271 Plug replacement UK Ireland only Should you need to replace the plug the wires in the power cable are coloured in the following way Blue Neutral N Brown Live L Green Yellow Ea...

Page 17: ...Functions 4...

Page 18: ...ting section of these instructions or online at www argos support co uk If you still require further assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 Programme selection knob For you to select diff...

Page 19: ...activation The extra function you want to use in the washing programme you have selected is not applicable Your machine has passed over the stage during which the extra function you would like to sele...

Page 20: ...the programme active by pressing the extra rinsing auxiliary function button when the LED light of the symbol turns on If you have skipped the spinning revolution you want to set you can re switch to...

Page 21: ...splay If while the child lock is engaged and any programme is running the programme knob is switched to the CANCEL position and another programme is selected the programme previously selected continue...

Page 22: ...ng with machine wash labels Rinse 42 8 0 If you want to additionally rinse your laundry upon completion of the washing operation you may use this programme for any type of laundry Allergy safe 60 226...

Page 23: ...Using your washing machine 5...

Page 24: ...ill wash degree of contamination and the programme you have chosen Do not exceed maximum dry loading capacity indicated in the programme table for washing programmes You can take the following table o...

Page 25: ...amount of your laundry increase Put the softener in the softener compartment in the detergent drawer Do not exceed the MAX level Otherwise softener will flow into washing water through flushing Soften...

Page 26: ...solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www argos support co uk If you still require further assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 1...

Page 27: ...Care and maintenance 6...

Page 28: ...u clean the filters you can fit them the same way as you have removed them Pump filter The pump filter system elongates the life of your pump which is used to drain the dirty water It prevents dirt en...

Page 29: ...t using a towel or dry cloth Do not wash your detergent drawer in a dishwasher Liquid Detergent Apparatus Take out the liquid detergent level apparatus for cleaning and maintenance purposes as shown i...

Page 30: ...ctions or online at www argos support co uk If you still require further assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 Drum Do not leave metallic objects such as needles paper clips coins etc in...

Page 31: ...Product support 7...

Page 32: ...water Water tap is closed Open water tap The water inlet hose may be bent Check the water inlet hose The water inlet hose is obstructed Clean the filters of water inlet hose The valve inlet filter is...

Page 33: ...f detergent specified by the detergent manufacturer Distribution of the clothes in your machine is not well balanced Spread the clothes inside the machine in an orderly and well balanced manner The wa...

Page 34: ...ine unplug and contact the nearest authorised service agent immediately The water level in your machine is below heater The pressure of your water supply may be low or water supply may be blocked Turn...

Page 35: ...k If you still require further assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 Model Item WMDF814B WMDF814W Power supply 220 240 V 50Hz 220 240 V 50Hz Max working current 10 amp 10 amp Water press...

Page 36: ...rther assistance call one of our experts on 0345 257 7271 To help give us give you a fast and efficient service please have the following information ready Model Ref Serial number Date of purchase Loc...

Page 37: ...ates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring th...

Page 38: ...oes not diminish your statutory or legal rights Important Data Protection Information If you provide us with information about another person you confirm that they have appointed you to act for them t...

Page 39: ...Contact www argos support co uk Helpline 0345 257 7271 52221268...

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