IKEA 204.940.72 TVÄTTAD Integrated Washing Machine Dryer Instruction Manual

IKEA 204.940.72 TVÄTTAD Integrated Washing Machine Dryer

Safety information

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

Warning!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

•  This 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
•  Keep detergents away from children.
•  Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is open.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
•  Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  – by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential type environments;
  – areas for communal use in blocks of flats or in launderettes.

•  Do not install the appliance behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side, that would prevent the appliance door from being fully open.

•  Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation process. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after installation.

•  The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

•   WARNING: The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.

• Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of unwanted gases into the room from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.

•  Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from any appliances burning gas or other fuels.

•  The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar (0.8 MPa).

• The appliance maximum load is 8 kg. Do not exceed the maximum load of each programme (refer to the
  “Programmes” chapter).

• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the Authorised Service Centre.

•  Old hose sets must not be reused.

•  If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

•  Wipe away lint or packaging debris that has accumulated around the appliance.

•  Items that have been soiled with substances such as vegetable or mineral oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed separately with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the washer dryer.

•  Do not use the appliance if items have been soiled with industrial chemicals.

• Do not dry unwashed items in the wash dryer.

•  Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof textiles, and rubber backed articles and clothes, or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the washer dryer.

•  Fabric softeners, or similar products, should only be used as specified by the product manufacturer’s instructions.

• Remove all objects from items that could be a source of fire ignition such as lighters or matches.

•  Never stop the washer dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and separated so that residual heat can dissipate.

• The final part of the washer dryer cycle takes place without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that items reach a temperature that will not cause damage to them.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

Installation

NOTE:

The installation must comply with relevant national regulations.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure due to safety manner.
• Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is exposed to the weather.
• Always keep the appliance vertical when it is being moved.
• Make sure that there is air circulation between the appliance and the floor.
• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.
• The floor area on which the appliance is to be installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and clean.
• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the appliance is to be moved in the future they must be reattached to lock the drum to prevent an internal damage.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
•  Do not install the appliance where the appliance door cannot be fully opened.
•  Adjust the feet to have the necessary space between the appliance and the flooring.
•  When the appliance is in its permanent position, check if it is levelled correctly with the aid of a spirit level. If it is not, adjust the feet accordingly.

Electrical Connection

Warning! Risk of fire and electric shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
•  Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• This appliance is fitted with a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS 1362) fuse (UK and Ireland only).

Water Connection

•  The inlet water shall not exceed 25 °C.
•  Do not cause damage to the water hoses.
•  Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used for a long time, where repair work has been carried out or new devices fitted (water meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean and clear.
•  Ensure that there are no visible water leaks during and after the first use of the appliance.
•  Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is too short. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the replacement of the inlet hose.
•  When unpacking the appliance, It is possible to see water flowing from the drain hose. This is due to the testing of the appliance with the use of water in the factory.
•  You can extend the drain hose to maximum 400 cm. Contact the Authorised Service Centre for the other drain hose and the extension.
•  Make sure that there is access to the tap after the installation.

Use

Warning! Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the glass door while a programme operates. The glass can get hot.
•  Do not dry damaged (torn, frayed) items that contain padding or fillings.
•  If laundry has been washed with a stain remover, carry out an additional rinse cycle before starting a drying cycle.
•  Make sure that all metal objects are removed from the laundry.
•  Dry only fabrics that are suitable to dry in the appliance. Follow the cleaning instruction on the item label.
•  Do not sit or stand on the open door of the appliance.
•  Do not dry dripping wet clothes in the appliance.
•  Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
• Remove a detergent ball (if used) before starting a drying programme.
• Do not use a detergent ball if setting a non-stop programme.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
•  Please note that self-repair or non-professional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.
•  The following spare parts will be available for 10 years after the model has been discontinued: motor and motor brushes, transmission between motor and drum, pumps, shock absorbers and springs, washing drum, drum spider and related ball bearings, heaters and heating elements, including heat pumps, piping and related equipment including hoses, valves, filters and aquastops, printed circuit boards, electronic displays, pressure switches, thermostats and sensors, software and firmware including reset software, door, door hinge and seals, other seals, door locking assembly, plastic peripherals such as detergent dispensers. Please note that some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models.
•  Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

Disposal

•  Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical and water supplies.
•  Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
•  Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the drum.
• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local requirements for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

Care and cleaning

Periodic cleaning helps to extend the life of your appliance.
After each cycle, keep the door and the detergent dispenser slightly ajar to get air circulation and dry the humidity inside the appliance: this will prevent mildew and odours.
If the appliance is not used for a long time: close the water tap and unplug the appliance.
Indicative periodic cleaning schedule:

Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer and the drawer recess

IKEA guarantee

How long is the IKEA guarantee valid?
This guarantee is valid for 5 years from the original date of purchase of your appliance at IKEA. The original sales receipt is required as proof of purchase. If service work is carried out under guarantee, this will not extend the guarantee period for the appliance.

Who will execute the service?
IKEA service provider will provide the service through its own service operations or authorized service partner network.

What does this guarantee cover?
The guarantee covers faults of the appliance, which have been caused by faulty construction or material faults from the date of purchase from IKEA. This guarantee applies to domestic use only. The exceptions are specified under the headline “What is not covered under this guarantee?” Within the guarantee period, the costs to remedy the fault e.g. repairs, parts, labour and travel will be covered, provided that the appliance is accessible for repair without special expenditure. On these conditions the EU guidelines (Nr. 99/44/EG) and the respective local regulations are applicable. Replaced parts become the property of IKEA.

What will IKEA do to correct the problem?
IKEA appointed service provider will examine the product and decide, at its sole discretion, if it is covered under this guarantee. If considered covered, IKEA service provider or its authorized service partner through its own service operations, will then, at its sole discretion, either repair the defective product or replace it with the same or a comparable product.

What is not covered under this guarantee?

•  Normal wear and tear.
•  Deliberate or negligent damage, damage caused by failure to observe operating instructions, incorrect installation or by connection to the wrong voltage, damage caused by chemical or electro-chemical reaction, rust, corrosion or water damage including but not limited to damage caused by excessive lime in the water supply, damage caused by abnormal environmental conditions.
•  Consumable parts including batteries and lamps.
•  Non-functional and decorative parts which do not affect normal use of the appliance, including any scratches and possible color differences.
• Accidental damage caused by foreign objects or substances and cleaning or unblocking of filters, drainage systems or soap drawers.
• Damage to the following parts: ceramic glass, accessories, crockery and cutlery baskets, feed and drainage pipes, seals, lamps and lamp covers, screens, knobs, casings and parts of casings. Unless such damages can be proved to have been caused by production faults.
• Cases where no fault could be found during a technician’s visit.
•  Repairs not carried out by our appointed service providers and/or an authorized service contractual partner or where non-original parts have been used.
•  Repairs caused by installation which is faulty or not according to specification.
•  The use of the appliance in a non-domestic environment i.e. professional use.
•  Transportation damages. If a customer transports the product to their home or other address, IKEA is not liable for any damage that may occur during transport. However, if IKEA delivers the product to the customer’s delivery address, then damage to the product that occurs during this delivery will be covered by this guarantee.
• Cost for carrying out the initial installation of the IKEA appliance. However, if an IKEA service provider or its authorized service partner repairs or replaces the appliance under the terms of this guarantee, the service provider or its authorized service partner will re-install the repaired appliance or install the replacement, if necessary.

This restriction do not apply to fault-free work carried out by a qualified specialist using our original parts in order to adapt the appliance to the technical safety specifications of another EU country.

How country law applies
The IKEA guarantee gives you specific legal rights, which covers or exceed local demands. However these conditions do not limit in any way consumer rights described in the local legislation.

Area of validity
For appliances which are purchased in one EU country and taken to another EU country, the services will be provided in the framework of the guarantee conditions normal in the new country. An obligation to carry out services in the framework of the guarantee exists only if the appliance complies and is installed in accordance with:

• the technical specifications of the country in which the guarantee claim is made;
• the Assembly Instructions and User Manual Safety Information;

The dedicated After Sales Service for IKEA appliances:
Please do not hesitate to contact IKEA After Sales Service to:

1. make a service request under this guarantee;

2.  ask for clarification on installation of the IKEA appliance in the dedicated IKEA kitchen furniture. The service won’t provide clarifications related to:
   • the overall IKEA kitchen installation;
   • connections to electricity (if machine comes without plug and cable), to water and to gas since they have to be executed by an authorized service engineer.

3. ask for clarification on user manual  contents and specifications of the IKEA appliance.

To ensure that we provide you with the best assistance, please read carefully the Assembly Instructions and/or the User Manual section of this booklet before contacting us.

How to reach us if you need our service

Please refer to the last page of this manual for the full list of IKEA appointed contacts and relative national phone numbers.

NOTE:

In order to provide you with a quicker service, we recommend that you use the specific phone numbers listed at the end of this manual. Always refer to the numbers listed in the booklet of the specific appliance you need an assistance for. Before calling us, assure that you have to hand the IKEA article number (8 digit code) and the Serial Number (8 digit code that can be found on the rating plate) for the appliance of which you need our assistance.

SAVE THE SALES RECEIPT! It is your proof of purchase and required for the guarantee to apply. Note that the receipt reports also the IKEA article name and number (8 digit code) for each of the appliances you have purchased.

Do you need extra help?
For any additional questions not related to After Sales of your appliances, please contact our nearest IKEA store call centre. We recommend you read the appliance documentation carefully before contacting us.

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References

• Hej! Welcome to IKEA Global
• Hej! Welcome to IKEA Global

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