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MODEL: STR-WPTL6K   PRODUCT CODE: 62971  11/2018

Instructions

Before you start washing

A  Make sure the washer is stable 

and level. If necessary, adjust the 
adjustable leg to stabilise the  
washer (see page 10).

B  Make sure the water inlet hoses  

are properly installed (see  
page 11).

C  Plug the machine into a nearby 

power point.

D  Open the water taps. 
E  Make sure the drain hose is properly 

installed. Hang the upper end of the 
hose over the laundry sink or into a 
drain spout (see page 12).

1.  Before washing, remove any coins, keys and other hard items 

from pockets. Close any zippers to prevent damaging your 
clothes and the wash tub. Brush dirt and sand off clothes and 
turn pockets inside out.

2.  Sort your washing into appropriate loads: whites,  

coloureds, cottons, delicates, heavily soiled, etc.  
Place delicate items into a wash bag for protection.

On the back

Install 

the drain 

hose at a 

height of 

70-100cm 

to prevent 

water drain-

age and 

overflowing 

problems.

A

B

D

C

E

3.  Put your washing in the machine, loading items uniformly  

in the tub. 

4.  Add washing detergent (see opposite for details). 
5.  Press the POWER ON/OFF button.
6.  Refer to the Program Selection Guide (opposite) and select a suitable wash 

program. 

The machine will automatically choose the correct water level and 

wash and spin times for the NORMAL

 

and HEAVY DUTY programs, and the 

correct water level for the CUSTOM and QUICK programs. 

Other parameters 

can be set individually (see page 18).                    

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7.  Close the lid and press the START/PAUSE button.

NOTE:  

If the washer lid is not closed properly, the washer will sound an alarm and 
stop working before spinning.

10

11

12

17

F  Before using the washing machine for 

the first time, run a complete cycle 
without laundry items and detergent.

 

Select the NORMAL program and run the 
machine until the end of the program.

Normal usage

Summary of Contents for STR-WPTL6K

Page 1: ...Model Number STR WPTL6K 6kg Top Load Washing Machine INSTRUCTION MANUAL AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 886 649 info tempo org AUS MODEL STR WPTL6K PRODUCT CODE 62971 11 2018 E209 ...

Page 2: ...n choosing to buy a STIRLING product All products brought to you by STIRLING are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety and as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction are backed by our comprehensive 3 Year Warranty We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come ...

Page 3: ...UCT CODE 62971 11 2018 Contents 02 Welcome 04 Warranty Details 05 General Safety Instructions 09 Product Overview 10 Getting Started Installation 14 Features 16 Instructions 23 FAQs and Troubleshooting 25 Other Useful Information 31 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice ...

Page 4: ...remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goo...

Page 5: ...autions and accident prevention measures when using an electrical appliance including the following Electrical safety Before connecting and turning on the washing machine ensure the electrical voltage and circuit frequency correspond to those indicated on the appliance Only connect the washing machine to a grounded earthed electrical outlet Do not insert any objects into the appliance Do not kink ...

Page 6: ...persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance Before loading the machine always ensure no pet or young child has climbed into ...

Page 7: ...sidue of flammable materials Do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged to avoid an electric shock short circuit or fire Regularly clean the power plug to remove dust and dirt and avoid contact failure Turn the machine off before pulling out the plug from the socket if the machine is not in use Do not place any flammable items on top of the washing machine Insert the power plug ...

Page 8: ...tre Do not pull the power cord when removing the plug Do not wash jackets raincoats fishing coats and similar clothes in the washing machine Do not allow children to lay or sit on top of the washing machine The water temperature should not exceed 60 C when washing with warm water Cautions Do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands to avoid electric shock No wet hands To avoid electric shock...

Page 9: ...el 9 Adjustable leg 1 10 Water supply hose connections 11 Power cord and plug 12 Drain pump filter and cap 13 Drain hose connection Accessories included 14 15 16 14 Hot water supply hose 15 Cold water supply hose 16 Drain hose with elbow 17 Base cover and screw for attaching the base cover to the unit not shown Documentation not shown Instruction manual Quick start guide Warranty certificate 11 10...

Page 10: ...ciples of the washing machine Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous pages Installing the base cover Make sure the power cord is unplugged from the mains supply Place some padding such as a soft mat blanket or thick towel on the floor and gently lay the washing machine on the padding back side down Take care not to dent the housing Insert the base cover into the hooks ...

Page 11: ...side the tap end Attach the curved end of the hose to the corresponding inlet valve of the washer Tighten the coupling nuts securely by hand as illustrated below Tighten the nut by turning it clockwise while holding the hose To detach the water supply hose turn the nut anticlockwise after turning the tap off Turn on the taps and check for leaks Tighten the coupling nuts firmly if there is any leak...

Page 12: ...ain hose upward and put it into a drain spout or into a sink tub as illustrated on the opposite page Installing the drain hose CAUTION When tightening the clamping nut take care not to damage the water inlet valve joint Apply force evenly and do not twist the water inlet valve CAUTION Use only the new supplied hoses with your new appliance Do not use a hose from an existing machine or one that has...

Page 13: ...iate outlet that is installed and earthed in accordance with all local standards and requirements WARNING Do not modify the plug under any circumstances If the plug does not fit your outlet consult a licensed electrician and have the outlet changed CAUTION While the washer is in use ensure the height of the drain hose is at least 70cm otherwise the washer will not work well or water may flow out in...

Page 14: ... automatically select the appropriate water level and wash and spin times Press the PROCESS button to set a variety of wash processes Delay Soak Wash Rinse or Spin The indicator for the selected option will illuminate above Features The control panel 17 Water level button You can choose the appropriate water level that matches the load size Different water levels for washing or rinsing are optiona...

Page 15: ...start the washer operation During operation press this button to stop the washer temporarily press it again to restart the washer operation NOTE This is not a CANCEL button Press this button if you want to choose the water temperature The indicator above will alight for warm and flash for hot water When the indicator is off cold water is selected Features Cont Time and preset indicators This indic...

Page 16: ...etc Place delicate items into a wash bag for protection On the back Install the drain hose at a height of 70 100cm to prevent water drain age and overflowing problems A B D C E 3 Put your washing in the machine loading items uniformly in the tub 4 Add washing detergent see opposite for details 5 Press the POWER ON OFF button 6 Refer to the Program Selection Guide opposite and select a suitable was...

Page 17: ...mes are determined by the load sensor there is no default display If you do not adjust the washer will run within the default interval depending on the sensor result Detergent and load recommendations We suggest you use detergent in the amounts recommended below Too much will affect rinse performance and too little will give poor washing results CAUTION Do not overfill detergent as this may cause ...

Page 18: ...ate for your washing load 4 Press the PROCESS button to select the process the relevant indicator light will illuminate when the option is selected Then press the SET button and set the time 5 Press the WATER LEVEL button and choose an appropriate water level 6 Close the lid and press the START PAUSE button for the washing program to start 7 At the end of the washing program a buzzer will sound to...

Page 19: ...r is shut off automatically 8 Close the water taps and unplug the power plug from the wall outlet 9 We recommend cleaning the lint filter after washing a blanket see page 25 for instructions NOTE If you notice that the blanket floats up during the wash press the START PAUSE button the washer will stop working temporarily Push the blanket down and press the START PAUSE button again to continue wash...

Page 20: ...utton 8 After setting the delay the corresponding light will illuminate and all other lights will be switched off about one minute later From this time on until the delayed time only the POWER and SET buttons will response when pressed 9 To check the delayed program press the SET button the program will be indicated for 5 seconds During these 5 seconds you can press the WATER LEVEL button and set ...

Page 21: ... You can set the water level for wash and rinse processes For example if you are sensitive to detergent residues in your washing you may want to select a higher water level for rinsing To set different water levels Press the PROCESS button until the WASH light flashes press the WATER LEVEL button to choose the appropriate water level it will be shown on the display screen press the SET button to s...

Page 22: ...m if the washer lid is opened for 5 seconds To set the child lock Press the POWER ON OFF button to switch on the power then press and hold the PROGRAM button for 4 seconds until a buzzer sounds The child lock will be activated when the START PAUSE button is pressed To cancel the child lock repeat the above steps Start of washing The machine will start washing when the water inside the tub has reac...

Page 23: ...hy is the machine spinning and then stopping suddenly and taking in water again If the washing is piled up at one side of the tub during the spin cycle the washing machine automatically takes in more water to redistribute the load Once the load is balanced again the spin cycle will continue Why is there a sound like water flowing after spinning This is the sound of the balancing liquid in the bala...

Page 24: ...mesh filter of the water inlet is clogged Water does not drain out Check and make sure the drain hose is properly connected and installed Check the drain hose for kinks or obstructions Check whether the drain hose is clogged Check whether the drain hose is installed too high off the ground Check whether the filter of the drain pump is clogged Check the lint bag filter inside the drum is clean empt...

Page 25: ...any chemical alkaline or abrasive cleaning agents to avoid damaging the surface Do not spray water directly onto the washer housing IMPORTANT If you frequently use a COLD wash cycle you will need to clean the inside of your washing machine regularly every three months especially if you use a fabric softener Liquid detergents can cause detergent scum to build up around the outside of the inner tub ...

Page 26: ... the valve and reconnect the water inlet hose Cleaning the hose filter suggested interval every 6 months To avoid blockage of the hose filter after long time use detach the water inlet hose making sure you have turned off the water supply at the taps beforehand Turn the nut anticlockwise to take off the hose clean the filter under running water or with a soft brush then reconnect the hose Cleaning...

Page 27: ...ower source 2 If necessary wait until the water has cooled down 3 Place a container underneath the pump opening to collect any spillage see below left 4 Turn the filter cap anticlockwise to take it out gently see below right Always keep a rag nearby to dry up water spillage when removing the pump filter 5 To remove any objects from the filter wash it thoroughly in a basin or under running water se...

Page 28: ...acitor assembly Control circuit board complete Detergent tray Drain hose inside Drain hose assembly outside Drain pipe Feed hose assembly Hinge shaft Hose band various Leg Lid handle Lid spring Lint filter assembly Motor complete Motor pulley assembly Panel sticker Pour inlet assembly Pulsator Pulsator screw Pulsator screw washer Pulsator washer Pump Reed switch Response switch water level sensor ...

Page 29: ...e a detrimental effect on the environment and human health if disposed of inappropriately Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area Compliance This appliance has been fully tested and meets all requirements as set out by standards AS N...

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Page 31: ... recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process Please be assured though refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications If at any time you feel yo...

Page 32: ...duct Product does not work If you encounter problems with this product or if it fails to perform to your expectations make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 for advice For an electronic copy of this manual please go to www stirlingappliances com au and download a copy Instruction Manual Revision Index Version No Issue Date Description V1 0 06 July 2018 Original release...

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