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FAILURE

PROBABLE CAUSE

METHODS OF

ELIMINATION

There is a small
amount of clothes in
the machine.

It does not prevent
operation of the
machine.

Excessive amount of
clothes are filled in the
machine.

Do not exceed the
recommended quantity
of clothes.

Your machine is
vibrating.

Your machine touches
a rigid object.

Prevent your machine
leaning on any other
surface.

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.

Excessive foam in the
detergent drawer.

Wrong detergent has
been used.

Use only the
detergents produced
for full automatic
machines.

Your laundry is too
soiled for the program
you have selected.

Select a suitable
program. (see Table-1)

The washing result is
poor.

The amount of
detergent used is not
sufficient.

Use more detergent.

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Summary of Contents for KVWA146SL

Page 1: ... KVWA146SL WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ROL PANEL Start Pause button Function indicator lights Function buttons Program knob SECTION 5 WASHING YOUR LAUNDRY Before washing Running the machine SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Water inlet filters Pump filter Detergent drawer Siphon plug The cabinet The drum Removal of limescale SECTION 7 PRACTICAL INFORMATION SECTION 8 AVOIDING MINOR FAULTS SECTION 9 AUTOMATIC FAILURE DETECTION SYSTEM SE...

Page 3: ...he device and close the water tap Do not attempt to repair Contact a qualified service engineer Do not forget that the packing material of your machine is hazardous for children Do not let your children play with the washing machine Keep your pet away from your machine When using this machine use the guidelines within the manual Your machine is designed for domestic use Warranty will be invalid if...

Page 4: ...DIAGRAM 2 The plastic parts located in the interior part of your machine will fall down under the device Lift your machine up slightly pick up the plastic parts 2 persons recommended If all of the plastic parts of screw groups have not fallen down open the door of your machine move the drum until all plastic parts fall down Collect the parts that have fallen to the floor There are two plastic part...

Page 5: ...thed plug has been attached to the cable of your washing machine This plug must be inserted to a earthed socket The fuse value should be 10 amp If you have no such sockets and fuses in your house contact a qualified electrician Our company will not be responsible for any damages that may occur as a result of usage without earthing WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION This model is designed for cold fill only T...

Page 6: ...r crushed Connect the other end of the water inlet hoses to a thread water tap Cold water inlet White filter valve WATER DRAIN CONNECTION Be sure that water inlet hoses are not folded twisted crushed or elongated by stretching Water drain hose should be mounted at a height of minimum 60 cm maximum 100 cm from the ground The end of the water drain hose may directly be fitted to the dirty water outl...

Page 7: ...SECTION 3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WASHING MACHINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Upper tray 5 Handle 2 Detergent drawer 6 Filter cover 3 Control panel 7 Kickplate 4 Door 6 ...

Page 8: ...NG The programme knob must be turned into the position 0 stop before selecting the programme or changing a programme being continued MODE BUTTON You can select the supplement functions of your washing machine by using the mode key Each time you press on this key the symbol of a function will be displayed on the electronic instrument SELECT BUTTON To activate the function use the select key and the...

Page 9: ...washing This function is recommended to be used for very dirty clothes Easy ironing By using this function you can ensure your clothes to come out less wrinkled after the washing Plus water By using this function you can enable your machine to take in some more water than the amount in the normal washing operation This will decrease the friction that occurs between your clothes This function is re...

Page 10: ... be affected when the buttons of the machine are pressed Child lock will be activated after pressing the start pause key on the control panel for a period of 3 seconds When it is activated LOCK signal will appear on the time indicator To deactivate it you should press on the same key for a period of 3 seconds When it is deactivated UNLOCK signal will be displayed on the time indicator Child lock w...

Page 11: ...n the program you want to select When you bring the program knob to STOP off position while your machine is running your program will remain incomplete STOP Off 1 Cotton 90 Rinsing 2 Cotton 60 Prewash Spinning 3 Cotton 60 Draining 4 Cotton 40 5 Eco wash 6 Cotton 30 7 Quick wash 8 Cotton cold 9 Mix wash 10 Synthetic 60 11 Baby clothes wash 12 Synthetic 40 13 Sport wear 14 Synthetic cold 15 Curtain ...

Page 12: ...found on or in the pockets of your clothes remove if there is any Zip and button up your clothes Remove the plastic or metal hooks of the curtains and laces or place them inside a washing bag and tie Turn trousers knitted fabric t shirt and sweat shirt inside out Wash your small clothes like socks and handkerchiefs in a washing bag Wash up to 90 C Wash up to 60 C Wash up to 30 C Not machine washab...

Page 13: ... also increase Fill your softener in the softener compartment in your detergent drawer Do not exceed the MAX level Otherwise the softener will diffuse in the washing water via the siphon The softeners with high density should be diluted with some water before filling in the drawer That is because the softener with high density obstructs the siphon and prevents the flow of the softener You can use ...

Page 14: ...lected will be displayed on the time indicator You can reduce this temperature up to the washing temperature you request by using the select key These levels will appear on the time indicator If you want to cancel the temperature press on the select key until COLD signal is displayed on the time indicator When COLD signal appears the symbol will be displayed If you have skipped the temperature lev...

Page 15: ...the programme Spin cycles are illustrated in the table 2 If the adjustment of the spin cycle is not carried out spin operation will be performed at a maximum spin cycle depended on the programme feature Selection of an additional function You can use the additional function specified in the table 1 depending on the feature of the programme appropriate to your laundries you have selected For you to...

Page 16: ...ion 0 stop Set the programme knob to a programme as you desire You can choose the programme you wish from the table 1 After you also adjust the other features you can operate your washing machine by pressing start pause key When your machine is started the symbol will turned on the display Cancelling the programme If you want to finish a programme early Press start pause button The symbol will lig...

Page 17: ...es after the programme ends Pull the door handle towards yourself and open the door After removing your laundry leave the door open in order to let the machine dry WARNING If the electricity supply is cut during a washing programme when the supply is re connected the machine will resume in the same programme This will not damage the machine Table 2 changes according to the feature of your machine ...

Page 18: ... cotton coloured and linen 6 COTTON 30 2 6 Slightly soiled cotton coloured and linen 7 QUICK WASH 2 3 Slightly soiled cotton coloured and linen 8 COTTON COLD 2 6 Slightly soiled cotton coloured and linen Cold wash 9 MIX WASH 2 6 Soiled or very stained cotton coloured and linen Underwear sheet table cloth t shirt shirt towel 10 SYNTHETIC 60 2 3 Soiled synthetic or synthetic mixture Nylon socks blou...

Page 19: ...ter poliamid mixture textile 18 HAND WASH 2 2 Slightly soiled wash in hand cotton coloured synthetic or synthetic mixture laundry Hand wash to all laundry 19 WOOL 30 2 2 Soiled hand and machine to wash wool laundry 20 WOOL COLD 2 2 Very slightly soiled cold water hand and machine to wash wool laundry All wool laundry RINSING When you need an additional rinsing to be done to your clothes after the ...

Page 20: ...0 400 no spin 10 SYNTHETIC 60 1 hour 38 minute 60 50 45 40 35 30 cold 800 600 400 no spin 11 BABY CLOTHES WASH 2 hour 12 minute 50 45 40 35 30 cold 800 600 400 no spin 12 SYNTHETIC 40 1 hour 27 minute 40 35 30 cold 800 600 400 no spin 13 SPORT CLOTHES 1 hour 34 minute 40 35 30 cold 800 600 400 no spin 14 SYNTHETIC COLD 1 hour 13 minute Cold 800 600 400 no spin 15 CURTAIN WASH 2 hour 26 minute 40 3...

Page 21: ... COMPATIBILITIES Rinse Hold Extra Rinse Easy Ironing Plus Water Stain Remove Soak Rinse Hold YES NO YES YES YES Extra Rinse YES NO YES YES Easy Ironing YES YES YES Plus Water YES YES Stain Remove YES Soak 20 ...

Page 22: ...emoved PUMP FILTER The pump filter system extends the life of your pump which is used to drain the dirty water It prevents dirt entering the pump Cleaning of your pump filter in every 2 3 months is recommended To clean your pump filter Turn of the machine at the electricty supply Remove the kickplate by pushing with your hand upwards from the lower indents under the cover and pulling towards yours...

Page 23: ...To clean the sediment pull out the detergent drawer Pull the detergent drawer to the end DIAGRAM 1 Lift the front of the drawer continue to pull while pressing the tab on the softner compartment until the drawer is pull out DIAGRAM 2 Wash with an old toothbrush and water Remove leftover detergent avoiding spilling any into the machine Dry the draw and replace DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 2 22 ...

Page 24: ...the program is over program end light is on When you complete this proces the remaining water inside the machine will be drained and thus formation of ice in the machine will be prevented When you operate your machine again be sure that the temperature is above 0 C THE DRUM Do not leave metal parts like needles staples or coins inside your machine These pieces cause formation of rust stains in the...

Page 25: ...of 3 Tomato paste After scraping the dried pieces leave in cold water for about 30 minutes and wash by rubbing with detergent Egg Eliminate the dried stain residues wipe with a sponge or damp cloth Rub with detergent and wash with diluted lye caustic soda Grease and oil stains First wipe the residues Rub the stain with detergent and then wash with lukewarm soapy water Mustard First apply glycerine...

Page 26: ...fabric is suitable for use of lye wash it with lye Rub your woolen clothes with alcohol For coloured ones a mixture of 1 unit pure alcohol and 2 units of water Oil Paint The stain should be eliminated before it dries by applying thinner on it Then it should be rubbed with detergent and washed Burnt stain If your cloth is suitable for use of lye you can add lye into your washing water For woolen fa...

Page 27: ...ck the water inlet hose The water inlet hose is obstructed Clean the filters of water inlet hose The valve inlet filter is obstructed Clean the valve inlet filters Your machine does not receive water The door is not shut properly Shut the door properly The door will click The drain hose is obstructed or bent Check the drain hose Your machine is not draining water The pump filter is obstructed Clea...

Page 28: ...ress 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 Excessive foam in the detergent drawer Wrong detergent has been used Use only the detergents produced for full automatic machines Y...

Page 29: ...machine evenly 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 Place the water drain hose in an appropriate height No water is seen in the drum during washing No failure The water is at the lower part of the drum There are gray stains on the clothes These stains may be caused by oil cream or ointment In...

Page 30: ...wash load is suitable for the spin cycle SECTION 9 AUTOMATIC FAILURE DETECTION SYSTEM Your machine is equipped with systems which will both take the necessary precautions and warn you in case of any failure by controlling itself constantly during the washing processes FAILURE CODE PROBABLE FAILURE THE PROCESS TO BE DONE E 1 The door is not shut properly Shut the door properly so that you hear the ...

Page 31: ...ur water supply may be low or locking Check the water supply to the machine If the problem persists turn off the machine unplug it and contact a qualified service engineer E 3 The pump has failed or the pump filter is obstructed Clean the pump filter See the section regarding the maintenance and cleaning of your machine 30 ...

Page 32: ...act a qualified service engineer E 7 Configuration error Turn off the machine unplug it and contact a qualified service engineer E 8 The motor has failed Turn off the machine unplug it and contact a qualified service engineer E 9 The supply voltage is too high or too low If the supply voltage is lower than 150V or higher than 260V your machine will automatically stop When the network voltage is re...

Page 33: ...are dry cleaning symbols The letters are to instruct the cleaner what type of solvent to be used Garments bearing these symbols should not be washed in your machine unless the label says otherwise SECTION 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS KVWA146SL Rated voltage V 230 Rated power W 2200 Weight kg 65 Maximum dry laundry capacity kg 6 Recommended loading kg 5 5 Height cm 85 Width cm 59 6 Depth cm 54 Maxim...

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