Midea MFW-1655CV Washing Machine Owner’s Manual

Washing Machine
OWNER’S MANUAL
MFW-1655CV

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Use all instructions and explanations of the installation before use. Follow the instructions carefully. Keep the operating instructions handy for later use. If the application is sold or passed on then ensure that the new owner always receives those operation instructions.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 words indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in death or serious injuries unless it’s avoided.

Caution!
This combination of symbols and signal words indicates a potentially dangerous situation that may result in slight or minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

Note!
This combination of symbols and signal words indicates a potentially dangerous situation that 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 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.
• Before any maintenance of the device, unplug the appliance from the mains.
• Always unplug the machine and turn off the water supply after use. The max. inlet water pressure, in pascals. The min. inlet water pressure, in pascals.
• To ensure your safety, a power plug must be inserted into an earthed three-pole socket. Check carefully and make sure that your socket is properly and reliably earthed.
• 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.

Risk to children!

• EN countries: the appliance can be used by children aged 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• IEC countries: 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliances.
• Animals and children may climb into the machine. Check the machine before every operation.
• Young children should be supervised that they do not play with the appliance.
• The machine may be very hot during the operation. Keep kids and pets far away from the machine during the operation in very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive or caustic gas.
• Remove all packages before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
• The washing machine with a single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply. The product with double inlet valves should be correctly connected to the hot water and cold water supply.
• The 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 dabbed with combustible or explosive substances( such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) This may result in fire or explosion.
• Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

Caution
Installing the product!

• This washing machine is for indoor use only.
• It isn’t intended to be built-in using.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• Washing machines shall not be installed in bathrooms or very wet rooms as well as in rooms with explosive or caustic gases.
• Remove all packages and transport bolts before using the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
• The washing machine with a single inlet valve only can be connected to the cold water supply. The product with double inlet valves should be correctly connected to the hot water and cold water supply.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.

Risk of damaging appliance!

• Your product is only for home use and is only designed for textiles suitable for machine washing.

• Do not climb up and sit on the top cover of the machine.

• Do not lean against the machine door.

• Cautions during Handling Machine:
  1. Transport bolts shall be reinstalled to the machine by a specialized person.
  2. The accumulated water shall be drained out of the machine.
  3. Handle the machine carefully. Never hold each protruded part on the machine while lifting. Machine door can not be used as the handle during the conveyance.
  4. This appliance is heavy. Transport with care.

• Please do not close the door with excessive force.

• It is forbidden to wash carpets.

Operating the appliance!

• Before washing the clothes for the first time, the product shall be operated in one round of the whole procedure without the clothes inside.
• Flammable and explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden. Gasoline and alcohol etc. Shall not be used as detergents. Please only select the detergents suitable for machine washing, especially for drums.
• Make sure that all pockets are emptied. Sharp and rigid items such as coins, brooch, nails, screws or stones, etc. may cause serious damage to this machine.
• Please check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening its door. Please do not open the door if there is any water visible.
• Be careful of burning when the product drains hot washing water.
• Never refill the water by hand during washing.
• After the program is completed, Please wait for two minutes to open the door.

Packaging/Old appliance
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of 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 environmentally safe recycling.

INSTALLATION

Product Description

Note!
• The product line chart is for reference only, please refer to the 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 0 C
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.
3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose.
4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum.

Installation of the drain hose

1. Completely sleeve the drain hose over the sewer.
2. Fix and tighten it with a hoop. ( As shown in the figure )

Note!

• Note: The drain hose of the machine with the upper drain system has already been assembled before leaving the factory. This picture is suitable for the lower drain system.

Warning!

• Do not kink or protract the drain hose.
• Position drain hose properly, otherwise damage might result from water leakage.
• If the drain hose is too long, do not force it into the washing machine as it will cause abnormal noises.

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

1. For lower drain system
2. For the upper drain system

Leveling the washing machine

Warning!

• The lock nuts on 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. Check alignment of the product with a spirit level and if required, correct.
3. Loosen the lock nut and turn the feet until it closely contacts the floor.
4. After being locked properly, press four corners again to make sure that they have been adjusted properly.

Selection of Tap

Please select the appropriate tap.

Connection of inlet hose, tap, and washing machine

1: Connection between ordinary tap and inlet hose.

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1. Loosen clamp nut to show 5mm thread| 2. Loosen four bolts| 3. Set connecting base on tap and tighten
bolts evenly| 4. Tighten clamp nut
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5. Press slide bushing, insert inlet hose into connecting base| 6. connection finished| 7. After connection and installation, check if there is water leakage

2: the connection between screw tap and inlet hose.

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tap with threads and inlet hose| special tap for washing machine

Warning!

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

Preparation Before Washing

Caution!

• Before washing, please make sure it’s installed properly.
• Before washing it for the first time, the washing machine shall be operated in one round of the whole procedure without clothes in as follows.

Washing

Note!

• If default is selected, steps 2,3 can be skipped.

After Washing

The buzzer will beep after washing is finished and the power supply will be cut off automatically
Then unload the laundry.

Washing matters need attention

• 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 a 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 for machine washing properly.

Check the label| Take the items out of the pockets| Knot the long strips, zip or button
Put small clothes into the pillow slip| Turn easy-pilling and the long-pile fabric inside out| Separate clothes with different textures

Warning!

• When washing single clothes, it may easily cause great eccentricity and give alarm due to great unbalance. Therefore it is suggested to add one or two more clothes to be washed together so that draining can be done smoothly.
• Don’t wash the clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, and other flammable materials.

The usage of detergent and Washing powder

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

OPERATIONS

Control Panel

Note!

• The chart is for reference only, please refer to the 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.
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3 Program
Available according to the laundry type.| 4 Wash Rinse Spin
Press the Wash button, the Rinse button  & the Spin button to select wash time, rinse times &  spin time respectively you want to store.
5 Delay
Press the button to preset delay time.| 6 Soil Level
Select clothes soil level. There are 4 levels to choose from, Extra Heavy, Heavy, Medium and Light.
7 Water Level
After program selection, press the water level button to select the proper water level for a wash.| 8 FCS
After choosing a program, the user can press the FCS button (the FCS light up) to start the function, making the program shorter and good washing performance. Press the FCS button again to cancel this function.
* Temp**
Press the Temp. button to select wash water temperature.| ` ***` Soak
Select soaking time 0.5hour, 1.0hour, or 2.0hour by pressing the Soak button repeatedly.

Option

Child Lock
If you want to lock all the buttons to prevent settings from being changed you can activate the Child Lock function.
How to Lock

1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Press the Start/Pause button to start washing.
3. Press both the Rinse and the Wash button simultaneously.

How to Unlock
If you want to unlock during wash, press both the Rinse and the Wash button simultaneously again.

Caution!
When the lid is opened during machine operation, the buzzer will beep continuously. If the opening lasts more than 20 seconds, the machine will drain out water automatically to prevent child safety accidents.

FCS (Fast Clean System)

1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Press the Program button to select “Normal”, “Soft”, “Soak” or “Strong”, “Baby Care ” program.
3. Press the FCS button.
4. Press the Start/Pause button, FCS function starts up.

The FCS function will be canceled by pressing any button except “Temp”, “Water level”, “Delay”.

Memory Function

1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Press the Program button to select the “Memory” program.
3. Press Wash, Rinse, Spin, Temp, Water Lever buttons respectively to select desired parameters.
4. Press the Start/Pause button

When you select the “Memory” program at your next wash after Power is on, the machine will run according to the parameters you stored last time.

The personalized setting of the washing program

Customers can select a washing program according to actual demand and set washing time, rinsing times, spinning time, water volume, and appointment time

operations of the washing process

customers can set a single process or combination of washing, rinsing, and spin freely according to demand. Detailed operations as follows for different models:

One Touch Smart Wash

Spin Only Function

Wash + Spin +Rinse

**Note!
** Other process combinations are just like above.

Washing Programmes Table

Programs are available according to the laundry type.

Programs| Start/Pause
Press the button to start or pause the washing cycle.
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SOFT DELICATE| The water flow is infirm. It is used for washing woolens, thin clothes, or cleaner clothes.
SOAK| Soak program is with strong water flow similar to normal washing program. However, there is a motional soak process lasting about 30 minutes just before the washing process. Thus it is used for washing more dirty clothes.
STRONG HEAVY| Use this program when washing heavy-duty clothes like Jeans and blankets.
QUICK| To wash light dirty cloths with only one rinsing cycle.
MEMORY| Memory procedure can remember all the washing parameters which users have set up.
AIR DRY| Air dry program is the formation of the swing of the wind within the barrel through high-speed rotation, which can dry the clothes barrel, and the user can select the different stage you need.
TUB  CLEAN|

It will be adhered to washing powder’s residue inside and outside the barrel because of the pollution and the problem of the water quality. It will take smelly and the drain will not be flowing.
Otherwise, the adhering residue will take off during the wash process.  And the clothing will be dirty. The user should clean the tub monthly.

ECO| Eco course consumes less water and electricity to wash normal clothes.
BABYCARE| Baby Care program suitable for washing the children’s clothes.

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 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 inlet filter

Note!

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

Washing the filter in the washing machine:

1. Screw off the 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.

Lint filter clean

1. There is a built-in lint filter in your washer. It can help to collect lint during the washing cycle.
2. It is suggested to clean the lint filter every 10 cycles.
3. Take it out and clean the filter with water.
   Then place it back into the washer.

Cleaning drain pump filter

Warning!

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

Drain the water out of the pump, under which use a
container to collect.| Open the filter by turning to the counterclockwise| Remove extraneous matter
Clean the filter.| Restore it and adjust the convex place to align at the pump hole.| Tighten the pump cover clockwise.

Caution!

• Make sure that valve cap and emergency drain hose are reinstalled properly, cap plates should be inserted aligning to hole plates otherwise water may leak;
• Some machines don’t have an emergency drain hose, so step 2 and step 3 can be skipped. Rotate the lower cover cap directly to make water run into the basin.
• When the appliance is in use and depending on the program 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

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 center.

If the power supply voltage is too low.
If the water amount reaches the required water level. (The washer will
not work if the water amount does not reach the required water level)
If it is set to “Delay” washing mode. (It will only start to work until the reservation time is reached)
No water flows in| If the power is off or the fuse is burned out.
If the water supply is cut off or the water pressure is too low.
If the inlet hose is properly connected and the water tap is opened.
If the filtering screen of the inlet valve is blocked by dirt.
If the coil of the inlet valve is damaged. (The slight electromagnetic sound is a normal phenomenon when the inlet valve is switched on)
If the “Start/Pause” button is pressed after the power switch is pressed.
Abnormal draining| If the water drain hose is placed very high.
If the end of the water drain hose is sealed in the pond.
If the internal rubber ring of the drain valve is blocked by dirt.
No water| If the door lid is closed.
If all clothing is piled largely at one side of the barrel or the clothing is excessively placed.
If the washer is not placed in stable condition or it is placed in an inclination state. (The ground is not flat).
If the motor belt is loosened.
Description| Reason| Solution
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E1| Alarm for abnormal water intake.| Check the water tap is opened or not.
E2| The alarm for the water drain has not been finished.| Check the water level sensor and drain pump.
E3| Alarm for lid not closed before wash and spin.| Closed the lid.
E4| Alarm for washing stay on one side.| Manually balance clothes in the barrel by hands.
Others| Any other abnormal| 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.

Technical Information

Technical Specifications

Power
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MFW-1655CV| 16.0kg| 6406801025| 54kg| 220-240V~50Hz| 600W

Energy Efficiency Test

• Press the ‘Power’ button, the ‘Normal’ program selected the highest water level is for the energy efficiency test. (MAC100-802D/01FM-TW)
• Press the ‘Power’ button, the ‘Eco’ program selected 6 water levels is for the energy efficiency test. (MAC100-802TCUO1FM-MY)
• Press the “Power” button, the “Normal” program selected the highest water level is for the energy efficiency test. (MAC160-2403DTCUO1FM-TW)

Note!
• In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this manual.

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