Washing Machine
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2_ before using the washer
contents
before using the washer
• In case of pump drained washer, remove the cap-
hose from the drain hole.
Cap-hose
• Take out personal belongings from pockets.
Check the pockets! Hairpins and coins cause
damages to clothes and washing machine.
They make noise and problems to the
machine. Must check the pocket.
cautions
• Be sure that the washer is grounded.
To avoid electrical shock,use a metal
pipe for the ground connection. But,
don’t ground the washer with gas
pipes or telephone lines to avoid to
dangers of explosion or lightning strike.
• Do not put your hands into the
spin dryer basket when it is
spinning.
You fingers can be caught by
spinning laundry and damaged.
• 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.
• Disconnect the power cord from the power
supply when not in use.
• Ventilation opening must not be obstructed
by carpeting when the washing machine is
installed on a carpeted floor.
• 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.
• To avoid overfilling and damages this appliance
must be filled with the operator presont using a
moderate water supply pressure only.
• For washing machines with ventilation openings
in the base, that a carpet must not obstruct the
openings.
precautions when operating
• Don’t use excessively hot water. (50°C or more)
Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged.
Also, clothing may be deformed or decolored.
• Before washing,check all pockets.
If nails or pins remain in pockets,they may
damage the washer or clothes.
• Close the water tap a little if the water
pressure is too high.
• To avoid water splashes, close the wash tub lid.
• Never splash water on the control panel.
• Be sure to cover with
the safety cover on
laundry before spinning.
This prevents laundry from
being tossed out and
damaged.
Inner lid
Safety cover
• WITHOUT PUMP: Be sure lay the drain
hose(A) down.
• WITH PUMP: Be sure place the drain hose(A) in
sink or bath about 70~80cm above the ground.
70~80cm
CAUTION
BEFORE USING THE WASHER . . . . . . .2
CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING . . . . .2
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . .3
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS . . . . . . . . .5
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . .5
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Electrical supply and grounding. . . . . . .6
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
How to clean the filter (in case drain pump) . .6
Connecting the supply hose . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the drain hose . . . . . . . .6
CLEANING THE MACHINE. . . . . . . . .6
WASHING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . .7
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Spinning dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rinsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Over flow rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Additional rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
LAUNDRY GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . 10
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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before using the washer _3
safety information
To reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when
using your appliance,
follow basic precautions,
including the following:
1. 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.
2. For use in Europe: 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
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.
3. Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
4. 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.
WARNING
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5. The new hose-sets
supplied with the
appliance are to be used
and that old hose-sets
should not be reused.
6. For washing machines
having ventilation
openings in the base, the
installation instructions
shall state that the
openings must not be
obstructed by a carpet.
7. For use in Europe:
Children of less than 3
years should be kept
away unless continuously
supervised.
8. CAUTION: In order to
avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cut-out,
this 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 the utility.
9. This appliance is intended
to be used in household
only and it is not intended
to be used 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.
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description of parts _5
description of parts
1 Inner lid
2
Over flow filter
3
Lint filter
This is used for gathering the dregs
which are made during washing.
4
Wash tub lid
Be sure to keep the lid closed during
washing and spinning.
5
Pulsator
6
Drain filter (WITH PUMP)
7
Water drain hose (WITHOUT PUMP)
8
Earth wire (OPTION)
9
Power cord
The plug’s shape may not correspond
with this drawing.
10 Wash tub
11
Spin dryer hatch
12
Spin dryer basket
13 Drain hose (WITH PUMP)
14
Spin dryer lid
When you open this lid while the
spin basket is spinning, the spinning
will be stopped by brake system.
control panel
1 Water Selector
During washing, Water Selector KNOB should be selected to
wash. During spin rinsing, Water Selector KNOB should be
selected to spin.
2 WASH TIMER This is used to set the wash time, 1-15 minutes.
3 WASH SELECTOR Use this dial to set the desired washing mode.
4 DRAIN SELECTOR
Use this dial to fill the tub with water (for Wash/Rinse) or drain
the water in the tub.
5 SPIN TIMER Use this dial to set the desired spin time.
SWT
90
B
1
(
P
)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
13
12
11
14
1 2 3 4 5
Water supply
hose
Drain Hose Safety cover
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installation
Electrical supply and grounding
AC 230 V / 60 Hz fuse or circuit breaker is
required.
• Use an individual branch circuit specific to the
washing machine.
• Do NOT use an extension cord.
• Use only the power cord that comes with the
washing machine.
• Do NOT connect the ground wire to plastic
plumbing, gas lines, or hot water pipes.
• Do not remove or modify the grounding pin of
power cord to reduce the risk of electric hazard.
• Please use the additional grounding wire provided
with this appliance if there is no hole for earth pin
in power inlet socket.
Environment
• Leave some space.
Space at last 15 cm between the washer and the wall.
• Place the washer on a sturdy flat surface.
If the washer is placed on an uneven or weak surface,
noise or vibration may be occured. (Allowable is 2°)
• Never install the washer near water.
Do not place the washer in steamy rooms or
where the washer is directly exposed to rain.
Moisture may destroy the electrical insulation
and cause an electrical shock hazard.
• Avoid direct sunlight or heating devices.
As plastic and electrical components are affected
by direct heat, never place the washer near heaters,
boilers,etc. Do not place under direct sunlight.
How to clean the filter (in case drain pump)
1. Place a rag under the washer filter not to wet the floor.
2. Rotate the filter counter clockwise and pull out the filter.
3. Remove dirts and rotate the filter clockwise until it
locks in position.
Should be cleaned Filter at least 1 time a week.
Open
Close
Filter
Rag
Connecting the supply hose
(Insert the supply hose
into washer)
(Insert the supply hose
into faucet)
Connecting the drain hose
Without pump: Insert the drain hose(a) and push it
tighly to be connected as arrow direction.
With pump: Install the drain hose(A) about
70~80cm above the ground for pump model.
70~80cm
cleaning the machine
Cleaning the lint filter
If the dregs are filled up in the lint filter after finishing
the wash, push down(1) and pull it out(2) as shown
in figure.
Remove the collected lint and rinse the filter net.
Lint filter
Cleaning the wash tub
Wipe off strains on the cabinet and operation panel
with soft cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinners, cleanser, or wax, nor
scrub the washer with a brush. Painted surfaces or
plastic parts will be damaged.
WARNING
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washing procedure _7
washing procedure
Washing
1. Before starting washing, check the following;
- Connect the water supply hose and open the
water tap.
- Connect the power cord to the power supply
outlet.
- Lay the drain hose(A) down toward a sinkhole.
(Without pump)
- Place the drain hose(A) in sink or bath about
70~80cm above the ground. (With pump)
70~80cm
2. Set the WASH SELECTOR
KNOB to the desired mode.
• Don’t select the middle.
3. Set the DRAIN SELECTOR KNOB to ‘WASH.
RINSE’.
4. Set the Water Selector KNOB
to WASH.
5. Load laundry in the wash
tub.
6. Fill water in the wash tub
and add the detergent.
7. Set the WASH TIME 1-15 minutes.
SOAK
• Set the WASH TIMER to the
point more than “15” for SOAK
function.
• If the WASH TIMER is set
to the point less than “15”,
it leads to WASH only. (No
SOAK)
• If Although the machine may stay
still maximum 5 minutes, if the
WASH TIMER is indicated over
15 minutes position, it is just in
the process of soaking and not a
breakdown.
8. After washing,set the DRAIN
SELECTOR KNOB to ‘DRAIN’
for drain.
9. Soak-Washing.
1) Place clothes into the WASH TUB.
2) Turn on tap or use bucket to fill the WASH
TUB with desired amount of water.
3) Put detergent depending on the water
volume and detergent package indications.
4) Set WASH TIMER to point between “15” to
“35” in the timer.
• Soak-Washing automatically starts the wash
(15 min.) after the 4. Set the Water Selector
soak (2 to 20 min.) is completed.
• The SOAK function (20 min.) repeats the
cycle that is 1.5 ~ 2.0 min. turning and the
next 5 min. resting 3 times.
Spinning dry
1. Transfer the clothes into the spin basket and
arrange the clothes evenly.
Bottom of balancer
safety cover
2. Be sure to attach the
safety cover and close the
inner lid.
Inner lid
Safety cover
3. Close the spin dryer lid.
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4. Set the SPIN TIMER 1-10
minutes.
5. Incomplete spining.(Severe vibration or
unbalance) See “When you load ...”on page 6.
Rinsing
1. Set the DRAIN SELECTOR KNOB to ‘WASH RINSE’.
2. Supply the proper amount of water as not to
overflow the top of the washing tub.
3. Set the WASH TIMER Magic
Mixer.
4. Drain the water.Set the DRAIN
SELECTOR KNOB to ‘DRAIN’.
5. Repeat this cycle until drain water is clean. (2~3 cycles)
6. Place your drain hose;
- In case no drain pump: Be sure lay the drain
hose down.
- In case drain pump: Be sure place the drain
hose in sink or bath.
Over flow rinse
1. Keep suppling water.
Adjust water pressure to ensure that the amount of
water supplied does not exceed that water drained.
2. Set the WASH TIMER 6~8
minutes.
3. As soon as the
WASH TIMER shuts
off, turn off the water
tap.
4. Set the DRAIN SELECTOR
KNOB to ‘DRAIN’.
Additional rinse
After rinsing you can select this course for more
effective rinse (Don’t select only this course for rinse.)
1. Load the laundry evenly into the spin
basket.
2. Set the
Water
Selector
KNOB to
SPIN (a)
and DRAIN
SELECTOR
KNOB to
‘DRAIN (b)’.
(a) (b)
3. Supply water for about 1minute.
Adjust the water flow to prevent
averflow from the wash tub.
1min.
4. After stopping water
supply, cover the laundry
with safety cover and
close the inner lid.
Inner lid
Safety
cover
5. Close the spin dryer lid.
6. Set the SPIN TIMER 2~3
minutes.
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maintenance _9
laundry guide
Amount of clothes
Kinds of clothing
S L M H
13kg 14kg 13kg 14kg 13kg 14kg 13kg 14kg
Shirts (Synthetics)
37 Pieces 40 Pieces 46 Pieces 49 Pieces 52 Pieces 56 Pieces 59 Pieces 63 Pieces
Under Shirts (Cotton)
62 Pieces 67 Pieces 75 Pieces 81 Pieces 88 Pieces 95 Pieces 98 Pieces
105 Pieces
Working clothes (Cotton)
26 Pieces 28 Pieces 33 Pieces 35 Pieces 39 Pieces 42 Pieces 43 Pieces 46 Pieces
Detergent
Amount of detergent Water level
55 g S (66 ℓ)
65 g L (76 ℓ)
75 g M (86 ℓ)
85 g H (105 ℓ)
Follow the instruction detergent printed on the package for amount of detergent.
Choose the amount of detergent depending on the fabric type.
Spin dry time
Type of laundry Time
Thin (synthetic fiber) 1 min.
Wool 1~2 min.
Cotton 3~5 min.
Thick (cotton)
5 min.
10 min. (Air Turbo)
maintenance
WHEN YOU LOAD THE LAUNDRY INTO THE SPIN BASKET.
Press the laundry evenly and put the safety cover into the spin basket drum as shown in the figure.
Inner lid
Safety
cover
Bottom of balancer
Safety cover
TO PICK OUT THE CLOTHING WHICH HAS FALLEN BETWEEN THE BASKET AND TUB.
For safety, pull the power supply plug out of the socket.
1. Disassemble a screws from the spin dryer hatch.
2. The spin dryer hatch is fixed to the brim by the concave and convex parts at
two places. Expand the concave and convex parts, and pull up the spin dryer
hatch to remove it.
3. Remove the clothing.
4. Close the spin dryer hatch. Push in hatch firmly until the catch at the front is
engaged securely.
Spin dryer hatch
Screw
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troubleshooting
TROUBLE CHECK POINT
The washer does not work.
Check that the power cord is connected to a power outlet well.
Power stoppage?
Clothes will not move freely. Is the laundry overloaded?
Incomplete spinning.
(Severe vibration or unbalance.)
Are the laundry arranged evenly?
ÂÂ See “When you load...” on page 7.
Water dose not drain.
In case no drain pump.
- Be sure lay the drain hose down.
In case drain pump.
- Be sure remove the cap-hose from the drain hole.
ÂÂ See “Before using...” on page 2.
The spin dryer basket will not run.
Is the spin dryer lid closed completely?
Are laundry (socks,etc.) falling out of the spin dryer basket and clinging to the axle?
ÂÂ See “ To pick out...” on page 7.
The water drains out immediately.
In case no drain pump.
- Is the DRAIN SELECTOR set to drain?
- Is the drain hose clogged with scrap?
ÂÂ Hang up drain hose over the drain hose hook. Half fill the wash tub with the
water and try for drain again. (Scrab will be removed by water drain pressure.)
In case drain pump.
- Is the drain hose hung about 70~80 cm above the ground?
ÂÂ See “Connecting the drain...” on page 4.
specifications
DIMENSIONS (W x D x H)mm (W)964 x (D)540 x (H)1028
WATER PRESSURE
0.05~0.78 MPa
0.5 ~ 8.0 kg·f/cm²
POWER CONSUMPTION
Wash 350 W
Spin 250 W
Rated power
(AC 230 V / 60 Hz)
600 W
WEIGHT 34 kg
EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY 50 %
MAX.MASS OF DAY
CLOTH IN kg
MODEL
WT15J7 /
WT13B5040BA
WT16J8 /
WT16J7 /
WT14B5040BA
WT16B5240BA
WASH 13 kg 14 kg 16 kg
SPIN 10 kg 10 kg 10 kg
STANDARD QUANTITY OF WATER S: 66 ℓ , L:76 ℓ , M: 86 ℓ , H: 105 ℓ
RATING TIME Washing 1 Hour / Spinning 15 minutes
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maintenance _11
memo
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