kogan KATTLWASH8A 8KG TOP Load Washing Machine User Guide

kogan KATTLWASH8A 8KG TOP Load Washing Machine

Product Information

The KATTLWASH8A and KATTLWASH8B are top load washing machines with a capacity of 8KG. They are designed for residential use and provide efficient and effective washing performance. The machines come with various safety features and components to ensure user convenience and safety.

Safety & Warnings:

The user manual emphasizes several safety precautions that users should follow to avoid any accidents or damage to the machine. It highlights forbidden actions, important notices, grounding requirements, cautions, warnings, and dangers associated with the
product usage.

Components:

• Accessories
  • Water supply hose (x2)
  • Drain hose
  • Bottom cover
  • Self-tapping screw (x1)
  • Cable tie
  • User Guide
• Lid
• Dispenser drawer
• Spin tub
• Control Panel
• Body
• Adjustable foot
• Water supply hose
• Power cord
• Lint Filter
• Pulsator
• Drain hose

Installation:

1. Remove all packaging materials from the machine.
2. Install the bottom plate to reduce noise and ensure optimal performance.
   • Lay the washer on its back.
   • Attach the plate to the bottom of the machine.
   • Secure the plate using the provided self-tapping screws.
   • Return the washer to its upright position.
3. Adjust the adjustable foot to level the machine.
4. Connect the drain hose to the drain outlet.
5. Install the water supply hose following the steps below:
   • For one-touch faucet connectors:
   1. Loosen the upper connector screw.
   2. Push the upper connector against the faucet and tighten the screws.
   3. Rotate the middle connector counter-clockwise to secure it in place.
   4. Connect the water supply hose to the middle connector.
   5. To separate the hose from the connector, ensure the faucet is closed and pull the hose away while pushing down on the plate.
   • Ensure that the rubber o-ring is seated inside the hose connector.

Note: It is important to use new water supply hoses and avoid reusing old ones. Also, make sure to remove all packaging materials and keep them away from children for safety reasons.

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
Read all instructions in this guide before using this product. Retain this guide for future reference. Do not skip, substitute or modify any steps or procedures in this guide, as doing so could result in personal injury or product damage.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• This appliance is not intended for use by 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 that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the power cord is damaged, cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• When installing this appliance, only use the new hose-sets supplied. Old hose-sets should not be reused.
• Do not obstruct the opening in the base of the washing machine.
• To ensure your personal safety and protect your property, ensure the appliance is grounded properly.
• For your safety, the information in this user guide must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. There are many important safety precautions in this guide and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  • farm houses;
  • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments;
  • areas for communal use in blocks of flats or launderettes.

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

FORBIDDEN
Contents marked with this symbol are actions forbidden. Performing of those actions may result in damage of the machine or injure the personal safety of the user.

• Do not damage, alter, bend, pull, twist or forcibly handle any of the wires. Do not place weight on or trap the wire. Damaged wires may cause electric shock or fire.
• Power supply must be unplugged with dry hands before performing any maintenance or repair.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washing machine or attempt any service work unless specifically recommended in this user guide. You must clearly understand the work involved and have the necessary skills to carry it out. If you are in doubt, contact help.Kogan.com for support or contact a licenced professional for advice.
• Do not wash raincoats, down jackets, fishing coats and similar clothes in this appliance. Always check the tags on clothing before washing them.
• Do not allow children to climb on the machine or peer into the barrel to avoid accidents.
• Do not install the washing machine in damp environments or areas exposed to water to avoid electric shock, fire and potential irreversible damage to the appliance.
• Do not reach into the washing machine if any part of the appliance is moving.
• Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the washer is in operation. Plugging the power plug into the power outlet again may cause a spark and result in electric shock or fire.

NOTICE
Contents marked with this symbol are related to the safety of the product and the personal safety of the users. Please operate in strict conformity to the contents, otherwise it may cause damage of the machine or injure the personal safety of the user.

• Turn off the water faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be left for an extended period, such as during vacations.
• Place the clothes evenly into the washing machine, clothes placed unevenly will produce noise or vibration.
• Do not place any heavy or hot objects (such as a kettle, iron) in or on the washing machine.
• Do not wash any articles of clothing that have been soiled with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.
• Ensure the water temperature does not exceed 55°C when washing.
• Keep the washing machine away from direct sunlight or other heat sources.

GROUNDED
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

• This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
• The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
• To ensure your personal safety and protect your property, regularly check the appliance is properly grounded.

CAUTION

• This washing machine is intended for household use.
• Use the washer only for its intended purpose as described in this user guide.
•  Before first use, ensure the washing machine is properly installed as described in this guide.
• Regularly clean the power plug to remove dust and dirt to avoid connection failure.
• To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying the unit.
• If a drain error occurs during operation, cease operation and check if there is a drainage issue. If the washer is used when flooded as a result of a draining problem, it may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• If the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and floods the appliance, cease operation immediately and unplug the power plug. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
• If the washing machine has single inlet valve, only connect it to cold water supply. If the model has two inlet valves, it can be connected to both hot and cold water supplies.
• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning may cause serious leak damage.

WARNING

• Do not leave metal objects (safety pins, hair pins, etc.) or bleach in the tub for extended periods of time. Doing so may cause the tub to rust. If rust appears on the surface of the tub, apply a neutral cleansing agent to the surface and use a sponge to clean it. Never use a metal brush.
• Do not wash articles of clothing that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in this washing machine. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a fire.
• Do not place lit candles, mosquito-repellent incense, cigarettes and other flammable object on the washer.
• Do not install the machine near electric stoves, air heating fans and other sources of heat.
• Never insert your hand in or remove clothes from inside the spin barrel before it has come to a complete stop.
• Do not use natural hand-washing soap in the washer. If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may cause problems with the product, discoloration, rust or bad odours.
• Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in a washing bag. Failing to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations. Place smaller items, such as lace socks and lingerie in washing bags.
• Do not place any non-laundry objects. such as shoes, food waste or animals into the washer. This can cause abnormal vibrations that can damage the washer and in the case of pets, cause severe injury or death.

DANGER

• Keep laundry products out of reach of children. To prevent injury to persons, observe all warnings on product labels. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death.
• Do not allow children to use this washer unsupervised. Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
• Properly dispose of the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death.
• If the appliance is flooded, cease operation, cut the power immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support. If the appliance emits a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, cease operation, cut the power immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance yourself. Do not use any fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse. If you need to repair or reinstall the appliance, contact help.Kogan.com for support. Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product or injury.

COMPONENTS

OVERVIEW

WARNING: Place washing powder directly into the dispenser drawer. Be sure to only use the new water supply hoses. Old water hoses should not be reused.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Excessive Weight Hazard.

• Two or more people are required to move and install the washing machine.
• Attempting to do this on your own may result in injuries.

Remove the packaging

• Pull the carton straight up and over the top of the washing machine.
• Lift the washing machine off the foam cushion.

WARNING

• Operating the washing machine whilst on the foam cushion is strictly forbidden.
• Do not open the carton from the top. It is easily damaged and will make it difficult to remove.
• To avoid injury to people and damage to property, do not burn the carton in a fireplace.
• Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging away from children.

Install the bottom plate
The bottom plate will help reduce machine noise and ensure optimal performance from the washing machine during operation.

1. Carefully lay the washer on its back.
2. Attach the plate to the bottom of the machine as shown in the figure above.
3. Secure the plate in place using the 2 self-tapping screws.
4. Once the plate is secure return the washer to its upright position.

Adjusting the feet

• The largest allowable slope of the base of the machine is 2°.
• Slanting or rough ground will result in unstable operation or stoppage of the machine. Adjust the feet using the following method:
• Rotate the adjustable feet clockwise or counter-clockwise to raise and lower the machine as necessary.

CAUTION

• Using the washing machine without leveling it may result in malfunction caused by the excess vibration and noise.
• Unnecessarily raising the leveling feet may cause abnormal vibration of the washing machine.

Install the drain hose

• Install the hose clamp onto the drain hose.
• Attach the drain hose to the drain outlet on the rear of the washing machine and use the hose clamp to secure it firmly in place.
• Route the drain hose into a standpipe or the laundry sink.

CAUTION

• Ensure the drain hose is mounted between 800~1200mm above the floor.
• Do not push the drain hose too far down the drainpipe or siphoning will occur.

Install the water supply hose
For one-touch faucet connectors, follow the steps below:

WARNING:
Do not overtighten the hoses. Overtightening can damage the valves resulting in leaking and property damage.

Installation checklist

1. Water supply hose(s) are connected.
   Note: Run water through the hose(s) to flush dirt, scale and other debris out of the water lines. Doing so will help prevent future problems with clogged filter screens and will also allow you to verify which hose is hot and which is cold.

2. Power cord is plugged into a properly grounded the electrical outlet.

3. Drain hose is mounted at the correct height.

4. Washing machine is in a suitable location, on a hard, even surface away from direct sunlight or heat sources, e.g., radiators, cooking appliances, etc.

5. Ensure the machine is level. Adjust the legs in necessary. Any floor unevenness may result in unstable working or abnormal noise.

CAUTION
After installing the water supply hose(s) and before starting the washing machine. Open the taps to create water pressure and check for any leaks in the connectors on both ends. If the pressure is too high, lower it to prevent water leakage.

OPERATION

The operation panel

• A. Power button

  • To turn the washing machine on, press the “Power” button. To turn the machine off, press the “Power” button again.
  • If the machine is turned on and has no user input within 10 minutes, the power will
    automatically be turned off.

• B. The “Start/Pause” button

  • Press this button to start the washer operation.
  • During operation, press this button to pause the washer temporarily. Press it again to
    resume washer operation.

• C. The “Program” button

  • Press this button to select the desired program according to clothing material, quantity and dirty laundry degree. The default setting is standard.
  • For further details, refer to the “Programs” table.

• D. The “Delay” button

  • The display shows the time remaining (in minutes) before the cycle will finish.

  • Push the “Delay” button and the display will show the remaining time for the cycle to finish (in hours). The indicator flashes to indicate that the delay function is operating.

  • The delay start range is 2-24hr.
    Note: Each time the button is pressed, the previously set time changes by one hour (through a 24-hour cycle).

  • Delay time is the delay till the wash finishes.

  • To cancel Delay start, press the Power button.

• E. The “Water Level / Temp” button

  • When turned on, the default setting will be the standard procedure. Press the “Start / Pause” button, the machine will automatically detect the amount of laundry, the water level is set automatically.
  • Press the “Water Level/Temp” button to select the desired water level based on the load size. The indicator displays from “1 – 8”.
  • When turned on, the default setting is a mix of cold and hot water. To adjust the water temperature press and hold the “Water Level/Temp” button for 3 seconds then press the “Temp.” button to select your desired water temperature. The indicator displays “CH”, “C” or “H” to represent mixed cold and hot water, cold water or hot water respectively.
  • By default the rise water level is the same as the washing water level. Pressing this button during the rinse cycle will adjust the rise water level.

• F. The “Process/A Dehydration” button

  • Press this button to select the desired wash processes such (soak, wash, rinse, spin, soak-wash, wash-rinse, rinse-spin, etc.).
  • Pressing and holding this button for 3 seconds will place the washing machine in “dehydration” mode. Using this mode removes excess water from the load and can help reduce the drying time of your laundry.

• G. Child lock (3S)
  Enable: With the machine running, if necessary, you can enable the child lock by pressing and holding the “Delay” & “Program” buttons together for 3 seconds. The machine will beep twice to confirm the child lock has been enabled. With the child lock on, any button pressed will be invalid and the machine will beep once.
  Disable: To cancel the child lock, press and hold the “Delay” & “Program” buttons together for 3 seconds. The machine will beep twice to confirm the child lock is cancelled.

• When the program ends or in the event of an error, the child lock is automatically disabled.

Programs

Mixed

| ****

Washing mixed fabrics laundry.

| ****

Curtain

| Used for washing heavy fabrics such as curtains or blankets.

Standard

| ****

Default program, strong cleaning ability. Too vigorous for cotton and linen fabrics.

| ****

Baby

| ****

Suitable for baby’s clothes.

Delicate

| ****

Delicate items that are machine washable.

| ****

Drum Clean

| ****

Cleans the dirt from the drum during washing.

Quick

| Small load of lightly soiled laundry.| Drum Drying| Dries the inner and outer tub to avoid the growth of mildew.

Energy and water labelling test programme in accordance with AS/NZS 2040:

• tandard water level 8 is recommended for a normally soiled cotton load.
• Detergent dosage: 19g/kg
• Detergent dissolvent method: Dissolve the detergent in water first and pour the dissolved detergent into the machine.

Operation steps

1. Open the lid, place the clothes and add a suitable amount of washing powder.
2. Close the lid.
3. Press the “Power” button.
4. Select the desired program and process based.
5. Press the “Start” button.

When the washing cycle has finished

• When the machine stops, the buzzer will sound continuously for 6 times and the power will be automatically cut off.
• Turn off the water tap(s).
• Disconnect out the power plug for safety.

WARNING

• To guarantee safety, ensure the power point has been properly earthed before use.
• Ensure the lid is closed when machine is running otherwise it will automatically stop during spin process and display an error code.
• The washer will not work until the water reaches the set water level.
• The thickness, size and type of clothes will influence the load capacity. Be careful to only load a reasonable amount of laundry.
• It is suggested not to use high sudsing detergent. Use a low-sud or high efficiency detergent.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Preparation before washing

• Check if the laundry has any special washing instructions.
• Tie any long strips, fasten buttons and close zippers.
• The weight of the laundry shall not exceed the rated capacity. Loosen the laundry before placing it evenly in the tub.
• When the machine is running buttons and studs may cause noise. To reduce the noise, turn clothes inside out or place them in a laundry bags.
• Empty pockets and remove all loose items such as coins, hairpins etc.

Note:

• Check if the laundry is suitable for machine washing.
• Divide the laundry into colour fast and non-colour fast items.
• Place items that do not absorb water easily into the water by hand.
• For heavily soiled items, first remove loose dirt, then apply detergent directly to the stain before washing.
• For those items that may get lint or are fluffy, turn them inside out before washing.

CLEANING & CARE

A special circulation water flow is designed for this washer; thus, dirt and debris will collect onto the filter. Ensure the filter is cleaned at least once every two weeks.

Cleaning the pump filter
Clean the pump filter at least every two months.

SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter table

• Power 230V~
• Frequency 50Hz
• Application water pressure (0.03~1.0) MPa
• Rated washing capacity 8.0kg
• Rated spinning capacity 8.0kg
• Rated washing power 500W
• Rated spinning power 490W
• Net weight 35.7kg
• Dimensions (mm) 556(W) x 566 (D) x 922(H)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common occurrences
If the machine encounters an error or alarms, refer to the following list. If the problem persists, contact help.Kogan.com for support. Do not dismantle the machine without professional skills.

evenly. Close the lid.
The wash procedure pauses.| The clothing sensor is currently detecting, it will add water after approximately 1 minute.
Spin program is not working.| The program is still in the draining phase. The spin process will commence once drained.
There is some water in the drain hose before the first use.| This is residual water remaining after the performance inspection at the factory.
Problem| Solution
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Washer will not turn on.| Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If the problem is a circuit overload, consult a qualified electrician or contact help.Kogan.com for support.
There is some water in the tub before the first use.| This is residual water remaining after the performance inspection at the factory. This is normal.
The machine is not operational.| Check that the power is on and that a fuse has not blown. Ensure the power supply matches the rating of this appliance. If the water has not reached the required level the machine will not work.
The control panel is unresponsive.| Check that the child lock is not enabled. To cancel the child lock, press and hold the “Delay” & “Program” buttons together for 3 seconds.
Water pressure is low or not flowing.| Ensure the tap is turned on and is high enough. Clean the inlet valve filter. In cold environments, ensure the water pipes are not frozen. If the “ Delay ” function has been selected, the “ start/pause ” button may not have been pressed?
Load is too wet at the end of the cycle.| The spin cycle automatically adjusts itself to different types of clothing. Place the washing machine in “dehydration” mode to remove excess water.
Suddenly stop working.| Ensure the power or water supply was not cut off. Check that the “ start/pause ” button was not pressed during operation.
Excessive noise or vibrations.| The machine may not be level, check and adjust the feet if necessary. Ensure that pockets are empty and zippers have been closed. If the noise persists, contact help.Kogan.com for support.
Machine will not drain or is draining too slowly| Check that the drain hose is not kinked or crushed. Ensure the drain hose is not mounted above 1200mm.
Control panel feels warm during operation.| This is normal.
Clothes are not cleaned properly.| Ensure you have selected the appropriate program for your laundry. Ensure the proper detergent has been added following the instructions on the detergent package.
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Wash cycle time is longer than usual.| This is normal. The washer adjusts cycle time automatically to provide optimal results for the selected cycle. The time remaining shown in the display is only an estimate. Actual time may vary.

Error Codes

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