TOSHIBA TW-BL80A2 Lifestyle Front Loading Washing Machine Owner’s Manual

FRONT LOADING
WASHING MACHINE
OWNER’S MANUAL

TW-BL80A2
TW-BL85A2
Series
Series
TW-BL95A2 Series
TW-BL115A2 Series
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
• The maximum permissible inlet water pressure, 1 MPa, for appliances intended to be connected to the water mains. The minimum permissible inlet water pressure,0.05 MPa, if this is necessary for the correct operation of the appliance.

Safety Instructions
For your safety,the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Explanation of the symbols:

Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or serious injuries unless it’s avoided.
Caution!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.
Note!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or minor injuries.
Warning!
The electric shock!

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance must be used and the old hose-sets must not be used.

• Before maintenance, unplug the appliance.

• Always unplug the machine and turn o ffthe water supply after use. The standard inlet water pressure: 0.05MPa~1MPa.

• 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.

• Improper connection for the appliance when using not grounded outlet or when GND terminal of outlet is not suitable with GND terminal of power plug, can result in risk of electric shock.. Check with a qualified electrician or  service person if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance.
  If it does not fit the outlet , have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

• Make sure that the water and electrical devices must be connected by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.

• Pull out its plug from the power socket before cleaning or maintenance.

• Do not use any socket with rated current less than that of appliance. Never pull out power plug with wet hand.

• Please remember to disconnect water and power supply immediately after the clothes are washed.
  Risk to children!

• The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of  the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
  Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Children of less than 3years should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.

• Animals and children may climb into the machine. Check the machine before every operation.

• Children should be supervised that they do not play with the appliance.

• Glass door may be very hot during the operation. Keep children and pets far away from the machine during the operation .

• Remove all packages and transport bolts before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.

• Plug must be accessible after installation.

Risk of explosion!

• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances( such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) This may result in fire or explosion.
• The washer dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
• The exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
  Rinse the articles thoroughly by hand before putting them in the appliance.

Caution!
Installing the product!

• The appliance is for indoor use only.
• It isn’t intended to be built-in using.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• The appliance shall not be installed in bath room or very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive or explosive and corrosive gases.
• The appliance with single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply.
• Plug must be accessible after installation.
• The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the washer dryer.
• The appliance shall not be installed at a humid place.
• The household appliance isn’t intended to be built-in.

Packaging/Old appliance
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes through out the EU To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to  promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They return and can take this product for environmental safe  recycling.

INSTALLATION

Product Description

Note!

• The product line chart is for reference only, please refer to real product as standard.

Accessories

Installation area
Warning!

• Stability is important to prevent the product from wandering!
• Make sure that the product should not stand on the power cord.

Before installing the machine, the location characterized as follows shall be selected:

1. Rigid, dry, and level surface
2. Avoid direct sunlight
3. Sufficient ventilation
4. Room temperature is above 0C
5. Keep far away from the heat resources such as coal or gas.

Unpacking the washing machine
Warning!

• Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be dangerous for children.
• There is a risk of suffocation ! Keep all packaging well away from children.
  1. Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing.
  2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing. Make sure the small triangle foam is removed with the bottom one together. If not, lay the unit down with side surface, then remove the small foam from the unit bottom manually.
  3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose.
  4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum.

Remove transport bolts
Warning!

• You must remove the transport bolts from the backside before using the product.
• You’ll need the transport bolts again if you move the product , so make sure you keep them in a safe place.

Please take the following steps to remove the bolts:

1. Loosen 4 bolts with spanner and then remove them.
2. Cover the hole with transport hole plugs.
3. Keep the transport bolts properly for future use.

Levelling the washing machine
Warning!

• Check with the gradienter if the machine placement is balanced and steady.

• If there is no gradienter, check the balance as per the following method.
  If it’s balanced from left to right.

• Take a long stick, and tie a rope at the end of it. Bind a heavy object at the end of the rope.

• Hang the rope from the top cover of the machine. Adjust the legs till the difference between ‘a’ and ‘b’ is less than 1cm.
  

If it’s balanced from front to back

• Put the stick at the middle of the control panel, and hang the rope in front of the machine.
• Keep 10cm away from the rope end to the control panel edge. Adjust the legs till ‘c’ is 3.5~4.5cm (‘c’ is the distance from rope to bottom of front cover ).
  

Levelling the washing machine
Warning!

•  The lock Knutson all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
  1.Check if the legs are closely attached to the cabinet. If not, please turn them to their original positions tighten the nuts.
  2.Loosen the lock nut turn the feet until it closely contacts with the floor.
  3.Adjust the legs and lock them with a spanner, make sure the machine is steady.
  

Connect Water Supply Hose
Warning!

• To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter
• Do not kink, crush, modify or sever water inlet hose.

Connect the inlet pipe as indicated, There are two ways to connect the inlet pipe.

1. Connection between ordinary tap and inlet hose.
   

2. Connection between screw tap and inlet hose.
   

Connect the other end of inlet pipe to the inlet valve at the backside of product and fasten the pipe tightly clockwise.

Drain Hose

Warning!

• Position drain hose properly ,otherwise damage might result of water leakage.
  Do not kink or protract the drain hose.

There are two ways to place the end of drain hose:

1.Put it into the drain port.| 2.Connect it to the branch drain pipe of the trough.
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Note!
If the machine has

• drain hose support, please install it like the following.
  

Warning!

• If drain hose is too long, do not force it into washing machine as it will cause abnormal noises.
• When installing drain hose, fix it properly with a rope.

OPERATIONS

Quick Start
Caution!

• Before washing, please make sure it’s installed properly.
• Before washing at first time, the washing machine shall be operated in one round of the whole procedures without clothes in as follows.
  The suggested program is “DRUM CLEAN”.

Before Washing

Note!

• Detergent only need to be added in “case I “after selecting pre-washing for machines with this function.

Washing

Note!

• If default is selected, step 3 can be skipped.

After Washing
Buzzer beep or “End” on display.

Before Each Washing

• The working condition of the washer should be(0-40)°C.If used under 0°C,the inlet valve and draining system may be damaged. If the machine is placed under condition of 0°C or less, then it should be  transferred to normal ambient temperature to ensure the water supply hose and drain hose are not frozen before use.
• Please check the labels and the explanation of using detergent before wash. Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergent suitable form a chine washing properly.
  

Warning!

• When washing a single clothes, it may easily cause great imbalance and give alarm. Therefore it is suggested to add one or two more clothes to be washed together so that washing process can be done smoothly.
• Don’t wash the clothes soaked in kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.

Detergent Dispenser

I Pre wash
II Main wash
Softener
Release button to pull out the dispenser

Caution!

• To prevent the powder detergent remain in the dispenser when the low water pressure, suggestion add the powder detergent into the container,then put the cantainer into the drum.
• Detergent only need to be added in “case I “after selecting pre-washing for machines with this function.

Programme|
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COTTON|
GREATWAVES|
MIX|
RINSE&SPIN|
SPIN ONLY|
DRUM CLEAN|
Programme|
STEAM WASH|
SPORTSWEAR|
WOOL|
ECO WASH|
WASH 45’|
QUICK 15’|

Note!

• As for the agglomerated or ropy detergent or additive, before they are poured into the detergent box, it is suggested to use some water for dilution to prevent the inlet of detergent box from being blocked and overflowing while filling water.
• Please choose suitable type of detergent for the various washing temperature to get the best washing performance with less water and energy consumption.

Control Panel

Note!
The chart is for reference only, Please refer to real product as standard.

1. On/Off
   Product is switched on or off.

2. Start/Pause
   Press the button to start or pause the washing cycle.

3. Option
   This allows you to select an additional function and will light when selected.

4. Programmes
   Available according to the laundry type.

5. Display
   The display shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options, and status messages for your washer. The display will remain on through the cycle.

A UFB-Door Lock- Child Lock-Delay End
B Wash Time Delay EndTime Error End

C Fast Wash-Steam-Prewash-Extra Rinse
D Wifi-Remote Control

Option
PREWASH
The Prewash function can get an extra wash before main wash,it is suitable for washing the dust rises to surface of the clothes;You need to put detergent into the Case (I) when select it.
EXTRA RINSE
The laundry will under go extra rinse once after you select it.
FAST WASH
The function can decrease the washing time.
DELAY END
Set the Delay end function:

1. Select a programme
2. Press the DELAY END button to choose the time(the delaying end time is 1-24 H.)
3. Press [Start/Pause] to commence the delay operation

Cancel the Delay function:
Press the DELAY END button until the display be 0H.It should be pressed before starting the programme. If the programme already started, should press the button to reset the programme.

STEAM
Steam function is only selectable from the app. For cycle STEAM WASH, function Steam is ON by default.
The customers can see the steam in the drum when operate Steam function.
Caution!

• If there is any break in the power supply while the machine is operating, a special memory stores the selected programme and when the power is restarted, press the [Start/Pause]button the program will  continue(some machines you can directly run the previous program without pressing [Start/Pause] button ).

OPERATIONS

“○” Means selectable, ● Means default ON

• .STEAM is only selectable from the app.
• .For cycle STEAM WASH, function STEAM is ON by default “ ”

Other Functions
RELOAD
This operation can be executed during the washing progress. When the drum is still rolling and there is large amount of water with high temperature in the drum.
The state is unsafe and the door cannot be opened forcefully. To press [Start/Pause] for 3 sec. to reload, and start the clothes adding in the midway function. Please follow the steps as bellow:

1. Wait until the drum stops rotation.
2. The door lock is unlocked.
3. Close the door when the clothes are reloaded and press the [Start/Pause] button.

Caution!

• Don’t use the Reload function when the water level over the edge of the inner tub or the temperature is higher.

CHILD LOCK
To avoid mis operation by children.
TEMP.
Press the button to regulate the temperature(Cold,20°C 30°C, 40°C 60°C 90°C
The display show “–” means the temperature is cold.

MUTE THE BUZZER
Press the [SPEED] and [FAST WASH] button for 3sec.,the buzzer is mute.
To act the buzzer function, press the button again for 3 seconds. The setting will be kept until the next reset.

Caution!

• After Muting the buzzer function, the sounds will not be activated any more.

UFB Function

• Ultra Fine Bubble (UFB) is an invisibly small Nano size air bubble that is smaller than a fiber gap of cotton.
• UFB deliver surfactants to stains deep inside the cloth. Thus UFB promotes the easy removing stains.
• All washing program with the UFB function.

WiFi
Press [EXTRA RINSE] 3 seconds, the washing machine will be connected to the internet on your smartphone. The details of Wi-Fi connect, please check the next page. This is the Wi-Fi switch, if you want to make  your appliance connect to the internet. You need turn on the “Wi-Fi” button.

Remote Control
This is the switch of remote control, if you want to use your smartphone to control the washing machine remotely, you need to hold [TEMP.] 3seconds. Considering the safe operation of washing machine, the smartphone remote control should meet the following conditions:

1. The appliance should connect to the internet;
2. The door of drum should be closed.
   Remark:
   -. If the door is open in anytime, the remote control function will be failure.
   -. The remote control function is turned off at the end of each cycle automatically, if you want to use remote control function again, you need turn on it again.

Instructions to Connection with the TSmartLife App
Before you start, make sure that:

1. Your smartphone is connected to home WiFi network,and you know the network password.
2. Make sure you are near the home appliance.
3. The 2.4GHz band wireless signal is enabled on your wireless router.
   Follow the below steps to enter the remote control state

Download the TSmartLife App
On an app market ( Google Play Store, Apple App Store), search for ” TSmartLife” and find the TSmartLife app. Download and install it on your phone. You can also download the app by scanning the QR code below.

https://qrcode.smartiolife.com/THA/down.htm?c=g

Register and log in
Open the TSmartLife app, and create a new account to start ( you can also register through a third- party account). If you already had an existing account, use the account to log in.

Connect your devices to TSmartLife

1. Please make sure your mobile phone is connected to WiFi. If not, go to Settings and turn on the wireless connection, select and connect to a WiFi. Also please turn on the Bluetooth on your phone. If not, go to  Settings and turn it on.

2. Please power on your devices.

3. Open TSmartLife app on your phone.

4. If a message of ” Smart devices discovered nearby” appears, click to add.

5. If no message appears, select ” + ” on the page and select your device in the list of nearby devices available. If your device is not listed, please add your device manually by the device category and device model.

6. Connect your device to WiFi according to the instructions on app.
   If the connection fails, please follow the instructions provided by the app to continue with the operation.

WiFi Status Light

| Slowly flashing| Waiting for connection
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Quickly flashing| Connecting
Quickly flashing solid| Connected to your wireless router

Notes

• Make sure your devices are powered on.
• Keep your mobile phone close enough to your device when you are connecting network to your device.
• Connect your mobile phone to the wireless network at home, and make sure you know the password of the WiFi.
• Check if your router supports 2. 4 GHz WiFi band and turn it on. If you are not sure whether the router supports 2. 4 GHz band, please contact the router manufacturer.
• The device cannot connect to the WiFi that requires authentication, and it usually appears in public area such as hotels, restaurants, etc. Please connect to a WiFi that does not require authentication.
• It is recommended to use a WiFi name that only contains letters and numbers. If your WiFi name contains special characters, please modify it in the router.
• Turn off the WLAN+ ( Android) or WLAN Assistant ( iOS) function of your mobile phone when connecting network to your devices.
• In the case that your device connected to WiFi before but it needs to reconnect, please click “+” on app Home page,

Washing Programmes Table

Note!

• The parameters in this table are only for user’s reference. The actual parameters maybe different with the parameters in above mentioned table.

Washing Programmes Table

Note!

• The parameters in this table are only for user’s reference. The actual p maybe different with the parameters in above mentioned table.

MAINTENANCES

Cleaning And Care
Warning!

• Before your maintenance starts, please unplug the machine and close the tap.
  Cleaning The Cabinet
  Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its working life. The surface can be cleaned with diluted non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is any water overflow, use the dry cloth to wipe it o fimmediately.
  No sharp items are allowed.
  Note!

• Formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden, such as alcohol, solvents or chemical products, etc.

Cleaning The Drum
The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately with chlorine-free detergents.
Never use steel wool.

Note!

• Don’t put laundry in the washing machine during the drum cleaning.

Cleaning The Gasket And Glass
Wipe the glass and gasket after each wash to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up it can cause leaks.
Remove any coins, buttons and other objects from the gasket after each wash.

Cleaning The Inlet Filter
Note!

• Inlet filter must be cleaned if there is less water.

Washing the filter in the water supply hose

1. Close the tap.
2. Remove water supply hose from the tap.
3. clean the filter.
4. Reconnect the water supply hose.

Washing the filter in washing machine:

1. Screw o ffthe inlet pipe from the backside of the machine.
2. Pull out the filter with long nose pliers and reinstall it back after being washed.
3. Use the brush to clean the filter.
4. Reconnect the inlet pipe.

Clean The Detergent Dispenser

1. Press down the arrow location on softener cover inside the dispenser drawer.
2. Lift the clip up and take out softener cover and wash all grooves with water.
3. Restore the softener cover and push the drawer into position.

Note!

• Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products to clean the machine.

Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter
Warning!

• Allow the water to cool down.
• Unplug the machine to avoid electrical shock before maintenance.
• Drain pump filter can filter the lints and small foreign matters from the washing.
• Clean the filter periodically to ensure the normal operation of washing machine.
  Be careful of the hot water!

Caution!

• Make sure that filter cap and emergency drain hose are reinstalled properly, filter cap should be inserted aligning to hole plates otherwise water may leak.
• When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the  cycle, and is empty. When replacing the filter cap, ensure it is securely re-tightened.

Trouble Shooting

The start of the appliance does not work or it stops during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem, If not, contact the service centre.

Washing machine
cannot start up| Door is not closed properly| Restart after the door is closed Check if the clothes is stuck
Door can’t be
opened| Washer’s safety
protection design is working| Disconnect the power, restart the product
Water leakage| The connection between inlet
pipe or outlet hose is not tight| Check and fasten water pipes Check outlet hose
Detergent residues
in the box| Detergent is dampened or agglomerated| Clean and wipe the detergent box
Indicator or display
does not light| Electrical power cord may not beplugged in or connection may be loose.| Make sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.Check the  power plug is connected correct.
Abnormal noise| | Check if the fixing (bolts) have been removed Check it’s installed on a solid and level floor
| Door is not closed properly| Restart after the door is closed Check if the clothes is stuck
| Water injecting problem while washing| Check if the water pressure is too low
Straighten the water pipe
Check if the inlet valve filter is blocked
| Overtime water draining| Check if the drain hose is blocked
| Water overflow| Stop using the washing machine and call the service  center for repair
| Others| Please try again first, call up service line if there are still troubles

Note!
After the check, activate the appliance. If the problem occurs or the display shows other alarm codes again, contact the service.

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