WFC101 user manual 20110310.odt
turned off the Guard will emit a repetitive signal. If you are using a leak alarm as well, repeat the test
alarm with that, starting from the point 2.
4. Connect the leak sensor(s) (8) to the input (4) at the side of the Fire and Leak Guard. Turn the electricity
supply on by pressing the button (1). Repeat the alarm test by squeezing the leak sensor between your
fingers. If the Fire and Leak Guard doesn’t cut off the electricity, change the position of the Guard in the
plug socket.
5. Position the Leak Sensor under the washing machine/dishwasher, at the front or in the middle. Attach the
sensor from both ends by using a double-sided tape (enclosed), so that the middle of the sensor is left
loose.
6. If you wish to use another leak sensor (accessory), position it under the sink, as low as possible,
preferably under the lower shelf of the cupboard, as close to the drain and the water pipes as possible.
7. Switch the electricity back on by pressing the button (1). The Guard is now ready for use.
If a fire/leak alarm doesn’t cause the Fire and Leak Guard to react, check that it’s not located farther than five
(5) metres from the Guard. If the Guard doesn’t identify the alarm even though it is at a right distance and
you’ve let the alarm to signal for at least 15 seconds, try adjusting the identification of the alarm signal (see
below).
Adjusting the identification of the alarm signal
Switch the appliance on and do an alarm test with the fire/leak alarm. While the alarm signals, turn the switch
(3) on the Guard slowly from one extremity to another, using a small screwdriver, until the Guard reacts by
cutting off the electricity supply. If you use multiple alarms note that after the position of the identification
switch has been changed, the Guard may only identify this particular alarm signal if it is very different from the
other signals. If turning the switch (3) still doesn’t cause the Guard to react it is possible that this fire/leak
alarm is not compatible with the Guard. A list about fire alarms recommended by Innohome can be found at
www.innohome.com.
Using the timer
The timer starts automatically when the washing machine is switched on. The timer will carry on until the time
in it has finished, it won’t reset even if the appliance is turned off and on again. To reset the timer, first switch
off the washing machine and then press the button on the Guard once. If there are more than one appliances
connected to the Guard, switch all the appliances off first and then press the button on the Guard. Note that if
the washing programme is started a long time after the switching on of the washing machine/dishwasher, the
timer might cut the electricity and water supply off in the middle of the programme.
Setting the timer
If the Fire and Leak Guard cuts off the electricity and water supply in the middle of the washing programme the
timer needs to be set to a longer period. To do this, detach the Guard from the plug socket, wait for a while and
then connect it back. Then (within 15 seconds) push the button (1) down. When the signal light starts to flash,
keep the button down for another 4 seconds. Release the button and then set the time by pressing the button as
many times as you want the time to be: one push equals 30 minutes. So for one hour 30 minutes, press the
button three times. For two hours, press it four times, and so on. (The timer is factory set to one hour.) When 5
seconds have passed from your last press, the Guard will let you know the time that has now been set by giving
out signals, each equalling 30 minutes. For instance, If the timer has been set to an hour and a half, the Guard
will give out three signals.
Checking the time on the timer
To check what time the timer is set at, press the button (1) for five seconds. The signal light (2) will start to
flash. After a while the Guard will show the time set in the timer by emitting signals, each signal means 30
minutes. For example, two signals means that the timer is set for an hour, three signals stands for an hour and a
half and so on.
Turning the timer function off (for washing machines/dishwashers that have a timer)
If you don’t wish to use the timer function in the Guard, it can be turned off in the following way: Detach the
Guard from the plug socket. Wait for a short while, and then reconnect it. Push the button (1) down. When the
signal light (2) starts to flash, keep the button down for another 4 seconds and then release the button. Now the
timer function is off and the Guard can be used with a washing machine that has a timer. The Guard will cut off
the electricity and water supply in the event of a fire alarm or in fault situations, but not after the washing
programme has finished.
Installing a remote control (accessory)
To install a remote control (accessory), press the button (1) for five seconds. Once the signal light starts to flash,
press the on/off button on the remote control which will stop the flashing. Now the remote control is ready for
use.
Resetting the alarm
When the Fire and Leak Guard has identified an alarm and cut off the electricity supply, it will emit a repetitive
signal. To turn the electricity back on, press the button (1) either on the guard or on the remote control
(accessory).
Note
It is important to test the functioning of the Fire and Leak Guard at least once a month. Also make sure to change
the batteries and clean the fire/leak alarm according to the instructions. Dirt or a weak battery in the fire/leak
alarm may cause Fire and Leak Guard not to identify the alarm’s warning signal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to do when... The Guard doesn’t react to the alarm signal of the fire/leak alarm?
Clean the fire/leak alarm with a hoover. Check the battery of the alarm and change it if needed. If the Fire and
Leak Guard still fails to identify the signal try adjusting the identification switch on the Guard (see “adjusting the
identification of the alarm signal”).
The Guard reacts to a warning signal of another appliance, not the fire/leak alarm?
Try adjusting the identification switch (3) so that the Guard identifies the alarm signal of the fire/leak
alarm but doesn’t react to the other appliance. Sometimes the Fire and Leak Guard might react to a
sound coming through a TV, if it’s on a very high volume, for example. Some ring tones of mobile
phones may cause a false alarm. If so, change the ring tone.
The Guard has cut off the electricity and water supply and is giving out a repetitive signal, but the fire alarm
hasn’t signalled?
The cut-off is caused by the leak sensor. Check if there is a leak somewhere, and if so, start the
maintenance work. Dry the leak sensor well before switching the washing machine/dishwasher back
on. If there is no leak, the leak sensor is dirty. Clean it well and dry properly before using it again.
The Guard is cutting off the electricity and water supply whilst the washing programme is still running?
Check that the tap is open properly and that the waste water hose is ok. On some occasions some
momentary alterations may cause the cutting off of the electricity and water. If this is the case the
electricity and water can be turned on again by pressing the button (1) on the Guard. After switching
the electricity and water back on, it is recommendable to make sure that the washing programme and
the intake and outlet of the water work normally. After the programme has finished it’s good to check
the waste water filter. If the electricity and water turn off again the timer might be set for too a short
time. To change it, see “setting the timer”. Note also that the timer starts from the moment the washing
machine is switched on, therefore if the washing programme is started long after that, the timer might
cut the electricity off when the programme is still not finished.
The Guard doesn’t turn the electricity and water on even though the washing machine is switched on?
The Guard cannot recognize the switching on of some washing machines/dishwashers that have
certain electronic programming equipment. In these cases the water and electricity have to be turned on
before switching on the washing machine/dishwasher, by pressing the button (1) on the Guard.
