ESKIMO ES WM8T13A Washing Machine User Manual

ESKIMO ES WM8T13A Washing Machine

Product Information

Model: ES WM8T13A

Specifications

• Weight: 8.0 kg
• Energy Efficiency: ECO 40-60
• Washing Programs : 45′ Mix, Jeans, 15′
• Capacity : 8.0 kg
• Power Consumption: 2.0 kWh
• Water Consumption : 20/40/60 liters per cycle
• Dimensions : MFE80-T1312B/F02E-EU(NA)

Product Usage Instructions

Installation
Before using the product, make sure to properly install it according to the following steps:

1. Place the washing machine on a flat and stable surface.
2. Connect the water inlet hose to a water source.
3. Connect the drain hose to a suitable drain.

Loading the Machine
To load the machine with laundry, follow these steps:

1. Open the door of the washing machine.
2. Add your laundry items, making sure not to exceed the maximum capacity.
3. Close the door securely.

Selecting a Program
To select a washing program, follow these steps:

1. Turn on the washing machine.
2. Use the control panel to navigate through the available programs.
3. Select the desired program by pressing the corresponding button.

Starting the Wash
To start the wash cycle, follow these steps:

1. Press the Start/Pause button to initiate the wash cycle.
2. The machine will start washing your laundry according to the selected program.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

1. Make sure the machine is empty.
2. Add a suitable cleaning agent to the detergent dispenser.
3. Select a cleaning program and run it.

Can I wash delicate items in this machine?
Yes, this machine offers a program specifically designed for delicate items. Follow the instructions in the user manual for best results.

How can I reduce energy consumption?
To reduce energy consumption, you can use the ECO 40-60 program and avoid overloading the machine. Additionally, always wash a full load instead of smaller loads to maximize efficiency.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety information thoroughly and follow it strictly to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock and to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Failing to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

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.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

• 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.
• If the machine is damaged, it must not be operated unless repaired by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons.
• Risk of electric shock!
  • The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 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 should be supervised that they do not play with the appliance.
• Children 3 years and under shall be kept away from the appliance or continuously supervised.
• Animals and children may climb into the machine. Check the machine before every operation.
• Do not climb or sit on the appliance.

INSTALLATION LOCATION AND SURROUNDING

• All washing and additional substances are to be kept in a safe place out of the reach of children.
• Do not install the machine on a carpet floor. The obstruction of the openings by a carpet can damage the machine.
• Keep the appliance clear from heating sources and direct sunlight to avoid plastic and rubber parts to corrode.
• Do not use the appliance in humid environments or rooms containing explosive or caustic gas. In case of water leakage or water splashes let the appliance dry in the open air.
• 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 washing machine.
• Do not operate the machine in rooms with a temperature of below 5°C. This can cause damages to parts of it. If it is unavoidable, make sure to drain the water completely from the appliance after every use (see „Maintenance – Cleaning of drain pump filter“) to avoid damages caused by frost.
• Never use flammable sprays or substances in the immediate proximity of the appliance.

INSTALLATION

• Remove all packaging material and transport bolts before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
• This appliance is equipped with a single inlet valve and can be connected to the cold water supply only.
• Mains plug must be accessible after installation.
• Before washing clothes for the first time, the product shall be operated once throughout all the procedures without any clothes inside.
• Do not put any excessively heavy objects on the appliance, like water containers or heating devices.
• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
• Max. Inlet water pressure 1 MPa. Min. inlet water pressure 0.1MPa.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• Make sure the supply cable is not trapped by the machine, it can get damaged.
• Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a fuse complying with the values in the “ Technical specifications“ table. The grounding installation has to be made by a qualified electrician. Ensure that the machine is installed in accordance with the local regulations.
• Water and electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified technician in accordance with the manufacturer‘s instructions and local safety regulations.

Warning!

• Don´t use multiple plugs or extension cords.
• The appliance must not have an external switching device such as a timer or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off.
• Do not pull the plug out of the mains outlet if there is flammable gas around.
• Never pull out power plug with wet hands.
• Always pull at the plug, not at the cable.
• Always unplug the appliance if it is not being used.

WATER CONNECTIONS

• Check the connections of the water inlet tubes, the water tap and the outlet hose for possible problems due to changes of water pressure. If the connections loosen or leak close the water tap and get it repaired. Do not use the appliance before the pipes and hoses are installed properly by qualified persons.
• Glass door may become very hot during the operation. Keep children and pets far away from the machine while it is operating.
• The water inlet and outlet hoses have to be safely installed and remain undamaged. Otherwise, water leakage can occur.
• Do not remove the drain pump filter while there is still water in the appliance. Big quantities of water can leak out, and there is a risk of scalding due to hot water.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

• Never use any flammable, explosive or toxic solvents. Do not use gasoline and alcohol etc. as detergents. Only select detergents that are suitable for machine washing.
• Make sure that all pockets are emptied. Sharp and rigid items such as coins, brooches, nails, screws, stones etc. may cause serious damages to this machine.
• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches before use the appliance.
• Thoroughly rinse items that have been washed by hand.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, wax and wax removers should be washed in hot with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the appliance.
• Items containing foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, water proof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the machine
• Fabric softeners or similar products should be used as recommended in their instructions.
• Never try to open the door forcefully. The door will unlock shortly after the end of a cycle.
• Please do not close the door with excessive force. If it is found difficult to close the door, please check if the clothes are properly inserted and distributed.
• Always unplug the appliance and close the water tap before cleaning and maintenance and after each use.
• Never pour water over the appliance for cleaning purpose. Risk of electric shock!
• Repairs shall only be carried out by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. The producer will not be responsible for damages caused by the intervention of not authorized persons.

TRANSPORT

• Before Transport:
  • Bolts shall be reinstalled to the machine by a specialized person
  • Accumulated water shall be drained out of the machine
• 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.

INTENDED USE
The product is intended only for home use and for textiles in household amounts suitable for machine washing and drying. This appliance is for indoor use only and not intended for built in use. Only use according to these instructions. The appliance is not intended for commercial use. Any other use is considered as improper use. The producer is not responsible for any damage or injuries that may result of it.

• 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 in launderettes.

Packaging/Old appliance

• This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout 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
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 0℃
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. 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. Stop the holes with transport hole plugs.
3. Keep the transport bolts properly for future use.

Remove transport bolts

Warning!
You must remove the transport bolts from the backside before using the product.

• Loosen the 4 transport bolts with a spanner.
• Remove the bolts including the rubber parts and keep them for future use.
• 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

Warring!!

• 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.

Note!
If the machine has drain hose support, please install it like the following .

Warning!

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

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, start the Drum Clean without laundry and detergent.

Before Washing

Acoustic Sponge
Note! Please make sure to assemble the acoustic sponges, 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 2x longer sponges to the longer bottom edges of machine, and the 2x shorter sponges to the shorter bottom edges.

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 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.
• Do not wash, or spin water-proof seats, mats, or clothing.

Detergent Dispenser

Caution!

• Detergent only need to be added in “case I “after selecting pre-washing for machines with this function.
• Do not exceed the “MAX” level mark when filling in detergent, additives or softener.

Detergent Recommendation

Recommended washing detergent| Wash cycles| Washing temp.| Type of laundry and textile
---|---|---|---
Heavy-duty detergent with bleaching agents and optical brighteners| Cotton,Mix| 20/

40/60

| White laundry made from boil-proof cotton or linen
Colour detergent without bleaching agent and optical brighteners| Cotton,Mix| Cold/20/ 40| Coloured laundry made from cotton or linen
Color or mild detergent without optical brighteners| Synthetic| Cold/20/ 40| Coloured laundry made from easy care fibres or synthetic materials
Mild washing detergent| Synthetic| 20/40| Delicate textiles, silk, viscose
Special wool detergent| Wool| 20/40| Wool

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

OPERATION

Control Panel Model: MFE80-T1312B/F02E-EU(NA)

1.  **Power** The product is turned on/off

2. Start/Pause Press the button to start or pause the wash program.

3. Option This allows you to select an additional function.

4. Programs Available depending on the type of laundry to be washed.

5. Screen The screen shows the settings, estimated time remaining, options and status messages for your washing machine. The screen will remain on throughout the program.

Programmes
Model: MFE80-T1312B/F02E-EU(NA) Note!
The parameters in this table are only for user’s reference. The actual parameters maybe different with the parameters in above mentioned table.

Programmes

MFE80-T1312B/F02E-EU(NA)

Cycle| Nominal capacity in kg| Temperature setting| Cycle duration in hours and minutes| Energy consumption in kWh/operalling cycle| Water consumption in liter/operalling cycle| Highest temperature ℃ 1 )| residual moisture in % /spin speed 2 )
Quick15 ‘| 2.0| cold| 0:15| 0.026| 34| cold| 53%/800
20 ℃| 4.0| 20| 1:01| 0.183| 47| 20| 70%/800
Cotton| 8.0| 60| 2:45| 1.394| 71| 60| 53%/1300
Synthetic| 4.0| 40| 2:20| 0.625| 34| 40| 35%/800
Mix| 8.0| 40| 1:20| 0.754| 44| 40| 70%/800

ECO 40-60 3)

| 8.0| – –| 3:38| 0.739| 71| 38| 53.9%/1250
4.0| – –| 2:48| 0.456| 47| 32| 53.9%/1250
2.0| – –| 2:48| 0.196| 38| 23| 53.9%/1250

• 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 are indicative only.
• Concerning to EN 60456:2016/prA2019 With (EU)2019/2014, (EU)2019/2023,
• The EU energy efficiency class is: A
• Energy test program: ECO 40-60. Other as the default.
• Half load for 8.0kg machine:4.0kg.
• Quarter load for 8.0kg machine:2.0kg.

OPERATION

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 washer 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.

Programmes

• Cotton
  Hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles made of cotton or linen.

• Synthetic
  Wash synthetic articles, for example: shirts, coats, blending. While washing the knitting textiles, detergent quantity shall be reduced due to its loose string construction and easily forming bubbles.

• Baby Care
  Washing the baby’s clothes, it can make the baby’s wear cleaner and make the rinse performance better to protect the baby skin.

• Rapid 45‘
  Washing few and not very dirty clothes quickly.

• Mix
  Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and synthetics.

• Sportswear
  Washing the activewear.

• Jeans
  Specially for jeans.

• Quick 15‘
  Extra short programme approx, suitable for lightly soiled washing as a small amounts of laundry.

• Wool
  Hand or machine-washable wool or Richwood textiles. Especially gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage, longer programme pauses (textiles rest in wash liquor).

• Spin Only
  Spins and drains the water.

• Rinse & Spin
  Rinses and then spins the laundry, and then drains the water.

• Drum Clean
  Specially set in this machine to clean the drum and tube. It applies 90 °C high temperature sterilization to make the clothes washing more green. When this programme is performed, the clothes or other washing cannot be added. When proper amount of chlorine bleaching agent is put in, the barrel cleaning effect will be better. The customer can use this programme regularly according to the need.

• ECO 40-60
  Able to clean normally soiled cotton laundry declared to be washable at 40 °C or 60 °C, together in the same cycle.

• Steam
  The Steam Wash can deeply penetrate the fiber, which effectively eliminate bacteria’s and germs, preventing odors and protecting health.

• 20℃
  Able to clean lightly soiled cotton laundry, at a nominal temperature of 20 °C.

Option 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.

Pre Wash
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 undergo extra rinse once after you select it.

Delay
Set the Delay function:

1. Select a programme; 2.Press the Delay button to choose the time0-24H;
2. Press [Start/Pause] to commence the delay operation

Cancel the Delay function:
Press the [Delay] button until the display be 0H.It should be pressed before starting the programme. If the programme already started, should switch off programme to reset a new one.

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, the program will continue.

Temp.
Press the button to regulate the temperature(Cold,20℃, 40℃,60℃,90℃)

Spin
Press the button to change the speed. 1300: 0-600-800-1000-1300

Caution!

• During the “Child Lock” function is activing, the buzzer will beep, When the buttons are pressed.
• Press the two button 3sec. also to be released the function.
• The “Child Lock” will lock all buttons except Power button.
• Cut off the power supply , the kid’s protection is to be released.
• 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.

My Cycle

• To memory the frequently used programme.
• After choosing the programme and setting the options, press [Temp.] 3 sec. before start to wash. The default setting course is Cotton.

Note!

Usage counter

1. Unplug the equipment for 10s and reconnect again.
2. Power on and within 10s, please press ” Temp.” and “Function” on control panel simultaneously and continuously for around 5s until the device display shows digits–the value can indicate the times of equipment usage.
3. Repeat step 1 again and customer can resume to normal operation.

MAINTENANCE

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 wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. 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 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 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 onto position.

• Pull out the dispenser drawer with press the A
• Clean the dispenser drawer under water
• Insert the dispenser drawer

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 lower cover cap
2. Open the filter by turning to the counter clockwise
3. Remove extraneous matter
4. Close the lower cover cap

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 .

Note!

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

Customer Service
Spare part for your appliance are available for a minimum of 10 years. In case of questions please contact our customer service at:

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 recognized!

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.

Technical Specifications

Product Fiche

MAINTENANCE

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.

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