VALBERG 981449 6 Kg Hublot Washing Machine Instruction Manual

VALBERG 981449 6 Kg Hublot Washing Machine

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: 981449 – WF 612 D W566C
• Power Supply: 220-240V~,50Hz
• MAX. Current: 10A
• Standard Water Pressure: 0.05MPa~1MPa
• Washing Capacity: 6.0kg
• Dimension (W x D x H mm): 595 x 400 x 850mm
• Net Weight: 55kg
• Rated Power: 2050W

Product Usage

Installation

Installation area: Choose a suitable area for installation as shown in the picture.

Unpacking the washing machine:

1. Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing.
2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packaging. Make sure to remove the small triangle foam (a) with the bottom packaging.
3. If the small triangle foam is not removed, lay the unit down on the side surface and remove it manually.
4. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose.
5. Remove the inlet hose from the drum. Remove transport bolts from the product.
6. Loosen the 4 transport bolts with a spanner.
7. Remove the bolts including the rubber parts and keep them for future use.
8. Close the holes using the cover caps.
9. Levelling the washing machine:
10. Loosen the lock nut.
11. Turn the foot until it reaches the floor.
12. Adjust the legs and lock the nuts with a spanner. Make sure the machine is level and steady.
13. Connect the water supply hose to the water inlet valve and a water tap with cold water as indicated.
14. Place the end of the drain hose in the water trough or connect it to the branch drain pipe of the trough.
15. Install the acoustic sponge/panel to effectively reduce noise while the machine is working.

Operation

Quick Start:

1. Plug in the washing machine.
2. Open the tap to allow water flow.
3. Load the laundry into the drum.
4. Close the door.
5. Add detergent according to the recommended amount for the
   selected wash program.

Tips for loading laundry:

1. Check the care label on each item for specific washing instructions.
2. Sort laundry according to color and textile type.
3. Remove all items from pockets.
4. Tie together long textile strips and belts, close zippers and Mbuttons.
5. Put small items into a laundry bag.
6. Turn easy-pilling and long-pile fabric inside out.

FAQ

• How do I level the washing machine?
  To level the washing machine, follow these steps:

  • Loosen the lock nut.
  • Turn the foot until it reaches the floor.
  • Adjust the legs and lock the nuts with a spanner. Make sure the machine is level and steady.

• How do I connect the water supply hose?
  Connect the water supply hose to the water inlet valve and a water tap with cold water as indicated.

• How do I install the acoustic sponge/panel?
  To install the acoustic sponge/panel, follow these steps:

  • Lay the machine on the floor using soft material like foam or clothes between the machine and floor for protection.
  • Stick the longer sponges to the longer bottom edges of the machine and the shorter sponges to the shorter bottom edges.
  • Installation of the panel is the same as installing the sponges.

Product overview

Parts

• A. Top cover
• B. Control panel
• C. Power supply cord
• D. Drum
• E. Drain hose
• F. Service flap
• G. Door
• H. Detergent dispenser
• I. Water supply hose
• J. 4 x Cover caps
• K. 1 x Supply hose cold water
• L. Acoustic sponge
  Note:
  The product picture is for illustration only, please refer to real product as reference.

Specifications

• Model: 981449 – WF 612 D W566C
• Power Supply: 220-240V~,50Hz
• MAX. Current: 10A
• Standard Water Pressure: 0.05MPa~1MPa
• Washing Capacity: 6.0kg
• Dimension (W x D x H mm): 595 x 400 x 850mm
• Net Weight: 55kg
• Rated Power: 2050W

Product usage

Installation

Installation area

Warning!

• Stability is important to prevent the product from wandering! Make sure the machine is standing leveled and stable.
• Make sure that the product does not stand onto the power cord.
• Make sure to maintain the minimum distances from the walls as shown in the picture.

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

• Rigid, dry, and level surface
• Avoid direct sunlight
• Sufficient ventilation
• Room temperature is above 0°C
• Keep far away from the heat sources such as coal or gas burning appliances.

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 packaging.Make sure the small triangle foam (a) is removed with the bottom packaging together. If not, lay the unit down on the side surface and remove it 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.

1. Loosen the 4 transport bolts with a spanner.
2. Remove the bolts including the rubber parts and keep them for future use.
3. Close the holes using the cover caps.

Levelling the washing machine
Warning!
The lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.

1. Loosen the lock nut.
2. Turn the foot until it reaches the floor.
3. Adjust the legs and lock the nuts with a spanner. Make sure the machine is level and steady.

Connect the water supply hose
Warning!

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

Connect the water supply hose to the water inlet valve and a water tap with cold water as indicated.
Note:
Connect manually, do not use tools. Check if the connections are tight.

Drain Hose
Warning!

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

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

1. Put it into the water trough.
2. Connect it to the branch drain pipe of the trough.

Acoustic Sponge / Panel
Note: Please make sure to assemble the acoustic sponges/panel, which can effectively reduce the noise caused by the machine while working, in order to provide you with a more peaceful and quiet living environment.

1. Get the machine laid on the floor, using some soft material like foam or clothes between the machine and floor for a protection;
2. Stick the longer sponges to the longer bottom edges of machine, and the shorter sponges to the shorter bottom edges, Installation of panel is same as sponges.

Operation

Quick Start
Caution!

• Before washing, please make sure the washing machine is installed properly.
• Your appliance was thoroughly checked before it left the factory. To remove any residual water and to neutralize potential odors, it’s recommended to clean your appliance before first use. For this reason, recommended to clean the inner drum by running the «Drum Clean» or other program with the optional temperature of 90°C. Be careful not to put laundry and detergent in the machine.

Before Washing

1. Plug in
2. Open tap
3. Load
4. Close door
5. Add detergent
   Note:
   Detergent need to be added in compartment I if the pre-wash function is selected.

Washing

1. Select programme
2. Select function or remain default settings
3. Press Start/Pause to start the program

After Washing
The door lock and the [Start / Pause] lights flash with the buzzer beeping or two small points flash on the digital screen.

Before Each Washing

• The ambient temperature of the washing machine should be 5-40°C. If used under 0°C, the inlet valve and draining system may be damaged. If the machine is installed under freezing conditions, it should be transferred to normal ambient temperature to ensure the water supply hose and drain hose can unfreeze before use.
• Please check your laundry care labels and the detergent use instructions before wash. Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergent suitable for machine washing properly.

1. Check the care label

2. Sort laundry according to color and textile type

3. Take all items out of the pockets

4. Tie together long textile strips and belts, close zips and button

5. Put small items into a laundry bag

6. Turn easy-pilling and long-pile fabric inside out
   Warning!

   • Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or dabbed with combustible or explosive substances like wax, oil, paint, gasoline, alcohol, kerosene, and other flammable materials.
   • Washing single clothes items may easily create big eccentricity and cause alarm due to unbalance. Therefore it is suggested to add one or two more laundry items to the wash so that spin can be done smoothly.

Detergent Dispenser

Caution!
Detergent only need to be added in “compartment I” after selecting pre-wash function.

Control Panel

1. On/Off Turn the appliance on and off.
2. Pause/Start Start or pause your programme.
3. Option This allows you to select additional functions and will light when selected.
4. Programmes Available according to the laundry type.
5. Display The display shows settings, estimated remaining time, options and status messages.

Detergent Recommendation

Note:

• Agglomerating or ropy detergent or additive can be diluted in some water before pouring it into the detergent dispenser, to avoid its inlet to get blocked and thus cause a water overflow.
• Please choose the suitable type of detergent to get a maximum of washing performance and a minimum of water and energy consumption
• To achieve the best cleaning result a proper detergent dosing is important.
• Use a reduced detergent amount if the drum is not filled completely.
• Always adjust the amount of detergent to the water hardness, if your tap water is soft, use less detergent.
• Dose according to how dirty your laundry is, less dirty clothes require less detergent.
• Highly concentrated (compact detergent) requires particularly accurate dosing.
• Following symptoms are a sign of detergent overdosing:
  • heavy foam formation
  • poor washing and rinsing result
• Following symptoms are a sign of detergent underdosing:
  • laundry turns grey
  • built-up of limescale deposits on the drum, the heating element and/or the laundry

Programmes
Model: 981449 – WF 612 D W566C

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

• The above data is for reference only, and the data may change due to different actual use conditions.
• The valves given for programmes other than the ECO 40-60 programme and the Wash cycle are indicative only.
• The new EU energy efficiency class is D
  • Energy test program: ECO 40-60; Other as the default.
  • Half load for 6.0kg machine: 3.0kg.
  • Quarter load for 6.0kg machine: 1.5kg.
  1. The highest temperature reached by the laundry in the wash cycle for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Residual moisture after the wash cycle in water content percent and the spin speed at which this was achieved.
  3. The ECO 40-60 programme is able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40°C or 60°C, together in the same cycle. This programme is used to assess the compliance with the regulation (EU) 2019/2023.
• The most efficient programmes in terms of energy consumption are generally those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration.
• Loading the household washing machine up to the capacity indicated for the respective programmes will contribute to energy and water savings.
• Noise and remaining moisture content are influenced by the spinning speed: the higher the spinning speed in the spinning phase, the higher the noise and the lower the remaining moisture content.

Caution!
If there is any break in the power supply while the machine is operating, a special memory stores the selected programme. The machine will continue the programme when the power supply is re-established.

Programmes
Programmes are available according to the laundry type.

Option
The speed is: 1200: 0-400-600-800-1000-1200

Note:

• For the maximum spin speed, program time, and other details of the ECO 40- 60 program, please refer to the content on the Product Fiche page.
• The table shows which cycle offers which options for adjustment. If an adjustment is not possible for a cycle.

Caution!

• Press the two button 3sec. also to be released the function.
• The “Child Lock” will lock all buttons except [OFF ].
• If you want to change the program on child lock condition, you should unlock the child lock first, then rotate the knob to OFF position, finally choose the program you want.

Note:
Usage counter

1. Unplug the equipment for 10s and reconnect again.
2. Power on and within 10s, please press «Speed» and «Function» on control panel simultaneously and continuously for around 5s until the device display shows digits «000», then the display shows digits «ABC». After that, press «Speed» once, the display shows digits «001», then the display shows digits «DEF» — the times of equipment usage is «DEFABC».
3. Repeat step 1 again and customer can resume to normal operation.

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning!
Always unplug the appliance and close the water tap before cleaning and maintenance.

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 a cloth to wipe it off immediately. Never use sharp items to clean the appliance.

Caution!
Never use abrasive or caustic agents. formic acids or its diluted solvents or similar substances, like alcohol or chemical products.

Cleaning the Drum
Any rust stains left inside the drum by metal articles must be removed immediately using chlorine-free detergents. Never use steel wool for cleaning the drum!
Note:
Keep any laundry away from the machine while cleaning the drum.

Cleaning the Door Seal and Glass

• Wipe the glass and seal after each wash to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up it can cause leakages.
• Remove any coins, buttons and other objects from the seal after each wash.
• Clean the Door Seal and Glass every month to ensure the normal operation of the appliance.

Cleaning the Inlet Filter
Note:
Diminishing water flow is a sign that the filter need to be cleaned.

1. Close the tap and remove the water supply hose from it.
2. Clean the filter with a brush.
3. Unscrew the water supply hose from the backside of the machine. Pull out the filter with long nose pliers.
4. Use a brush to clean the filter.
5. Reinstall the filter to the water inlet and reconnect the water supply hose.
6. Clean the Inlet filter every 3 months to ensure the normal operation of the appliance.

Clean The Detergent Dispenser

1. Press down the release [ ] on the softener cover and pull the dispenser drawer out of the recess.

2. Lift the softener cover off the dispenser drawer and wash both items with water.

3. Clean the inside of the recess with a brush.

4. Restore the softener cover and push the drawer back into the recess.
   Note:

   • Do not use abrasive or caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
   • Clean the detergent dispenser every 3 months to ensure the normal operation of the appliance.

Cleaning the Drain Pump Filter
Warning!

• Make sure that the machine has finished the washing cycle and is empty. Switch it off and unplug it before cleaning the drain pump filter.
• Be careful of hot water. Allow the water to cool down. Risk of scalding!
• Clean the filter periodically every 3 months to ensure the normal operation of the appliance.

1. Open the Service filter.
2. Open the filter by turning to the counter clockwise.
3. Remove extraneous matter.
4. Close the lower cover cap.
   Caution!
   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 cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened.

Trouble Shooting

Whenever there is a problem with the appliance, check if you can solve it following the tables below. If the problem persists, please contact the customer service.

Error Codes

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

Warning!
Risk of electric shock

• Never try repair an appliance which is defective of presumed to be defective. You may put your own and future users’ lives in danger. Only authorised specialists are allowed to carry out this repair work.
• Improper repair will void the warranty and subsequent damages can’t be recogniced!

Transport

IMPORTANT STEPS WHEN MOVING THE APPLIANCE

• Unplug the appliance and close the water inlet tap.
• Check, if the door and the detergent dispenser are closed properly.
• Remove the water inlet pipe and the outlet hose from the house installations.
• Let the water drain completely from the appliance (see «Maintenance Cleaning the drain pump filter»).
• Important: Re-install the 4 transport bolts in the back of the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Transport with care. Never hold any protruding part of the machine when lifting. The machine door cannot be used as a handle.

Product Fiche

Additional information:

• Weblink to the supplier’s website, where the information in point 9 of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2023 (1) is found:
  • this item shall not be considered relevant for the purposes of Article 2(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.
  • for the eco 40-60 programme.
  • changes to this item shall not be considered relevant for the purposes of paragraph 4 of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1369.
  • if the product database automatically generates the definitive content of this cell, the supplier shall not enter these data.
  1. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used.
  2. The actual water consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and on the hardness of the water.
  3. Delivery of the spare parts within 15 working days after having received the order.
• Product Data Sheet concerning (EU) 2019/2014
• The product data sheet for your appliance can be found online.
• Go to https://eprel.ec.europe.eu and enter the model identifier for your appliance to download the data sheet.
• The model identifier for your appliance can be found in the technical specifications section.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

This product is guaranteed against faults caused by defects in manufacturing or the materials used for a period of two years, starting from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by failure to install the device correctly, incorrect use of the product, or excessive wear and tear. proof of purchase required.

References

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• Tienda de electrodomésticos y electrónica | ELECTRO DEPOT

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