Contents
safety warnings .................................................................................................................. 5
unpacking ............................................................................................................................ 8
moving and installing ......................................................................................................... 9
removing the transit bolts ................................................................................................ 9
moving the washing machine from one location to another ............................................ 9
installing your washing machine .................................................................................... 10
choosing the right location for your washing machine ................................................... 10
hose and cable lengths ..................................................................................................11
levelling the washing machine ........................................................................................11
water supply hose ..........................................................................................................11
connecting to the mains supply ..................................................................................... 12
first time use .................................................................................................................. 12
product overview .............................................................................................................. 13
the unit ........................................................................................................................... 13
the control panel ............................................................................................................ 14
preparation ........................................................................................................................ 15
organising laundry ......................................................................................................... 15
preparing laundry .......................................................................................................... 15
important information ...................................................................................................... 16
washing delicates (wool and silk) .................................................................................. 16
adding delicate laundry items to the drum ..................................................................... 16
which detergent to use .................................................................................................. 16
adding detergent and softener ...................................................................................... 17
selecting the programme ............................................................................................... 18
wash setting ...................................................................................................................... 20
first washing operation .................................................................................................. 20
standard washing .......................................................................................................... 20
manual soaking ............................................................................................................. 21
half-load detection system ............................................................................................. 21
optional functions .......................................................................................................... 21
washing water temperature selection ............................................................................ 21
spin speed ..................................................................................................................... 21
delay timer ..................................................................................................................... 22
how to set the child lock ............................................................................................... 22
selecting a prewash ....................................................................................................... 22
removing laundry ........................................................................................................... 22
maintenance - cleaning the washing machine .............................................................. 23
cleaning the drum .......................................................................................................... 23
cleaning the exterior of your washing machine ............................................................. 23
cleaning the detergent drawer and siphon plug ............................................................ 23
cleaning the door seal and window ............................................................................... 23
cleaning the drain filter .................................................................................................. 24
cleaning the filter net of the water supply hose ............................................................. 24
troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 25
error codes ........................................................................................................................ 27
product fiche ..................................................................................................................... 28
Kenwood 8kg Washing Machine K814WM18 Manual.indd 3
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