Sharp ES-X155 Fully Auto Top Load Washing Machine Operation Manual

Table of Contents

• Safety Precautions
• Component Parts
• How to Install
• Things to Check Before Wash
• Instructions Before Wash
• Control Panel Functions
• How to Use Different Washing Programs
• Additional Functions
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Specifications

Safety Precautions

WARNING

• Do not allow children to play with or look around the washing machine, in case they fall into the tub, they will get injured.
• Clothing stained with harmful diluting agents such as gasoline, kerosene and so on must not be put into the washing machine.
• Do not use power supply other than AC240V, 50Hz, so as to avoid malfunction, damage and fire.
• Do not modify the machine (except for professional repairmen). Please do not disassemble and repair the machine without permission, so as to avoid fire, electric shock, getting hurt or machine malfunctions.
• To prevent electric shocks, fires, malfunctions and distortions, do not place the machine in a place with high-humidity (such as bathrooms), or where wind and rain may get in.
• Use a plug seat above 10A separately. A loose plug seat or the action of sharing a plug seat with other apparatus may start a fire due to heat.
• Clean the dust on the plug and plug seat to avoid fire.
• This machine is equipped with an earthing plug. Changing the plug is not allowed. If an earthing-type receptacle is not available, customer is obligated to have it installed by qualified electrician.
• While cleaning the machine body, the plug should be pulled out first. Do not plug or pull the plug with wet hand or wet cloth, so as to avoid electric shock.
• Before the dehydration tub completely stops, do not touch the clothing being washed. Even if the tub is running at low speed, your hand may get wrapped up and injured. Special attention should be paid to children.
• Do not change the original state of power cable. Any artificial damage to the power cable could cause electric shock, electric leakage or other malfunctions.
• Do not use damaged power cable, plug and loose plug seat, so as to avoid short circuit, electric shock, fires and other accidents.
• Do not wash components of the machine, so as to avoid short fires and electric shock.
• Do not approach any fire source near to a plastic component, which has the risk of starting a fire.
• To move the machine, carry only by its handle to avoid any harm and damage.
• If gas leak, do not plug or unplug the machine. Do not use any inflammable object close to the machine.

CAUTION

• Do not wash clothing treated for water resistance. Do not wash sleeping bags, bath curtains, raincoats, rain ponchos, rain covers, ski jackets, ski pants, automobile covers and other water-resistant clothing, so as to avoid abnormal vibration and other unexpected accidents.
• Do not wash objects other than clothing, such as cabbage, sweet potato, kelp, shoes and so on, so as to avoid abnormal vibration and causing damage to the machine.
• Water temperature must not exceed 55 °C, so as to avoid accidents of electric leakage and electric shock due to distortion or damage of plastic.
• While pulling out or plugging the plug, do not touch the metal part of the plug, so as to avoid electric shock or short circuit.
• After using the washing machine, please pull out the plug, so as to avoid electric leakage, electric shock or fire due to loose connection of plug.
• Please use the provided water inlet hose and drain hose, do not reuse old hose.
• Before using, check carefully if the connection of water inlet hose or drain hose is reliable, so as to avoid water leakage.
• During dehydration, the washing machine is rotating at high speed. Because water in water-resistant clothing could not be discharged instantaneously, the machine will be out of balance, causing abnormal vibration and other unexpected accidents.
• While the machine is running, do not touch the bottom with hand or foot, where there's a rotating mechanism, so as to avoid getting hurt.
• When connected to water tap, follow the instructions stated to connect the water inlet hose. Make sure inlet hose and water tap connect properly. Do not frequently remove inlet hose. Do not pull or twist drain hose.
• Before using, check the bottom of the product. Make sure there is no packaging material such as plastic holder still attached on the visible parts. Then only install the bottom cover.
• Do not put heavy things on the machine, so as to avoid distortion and damage.
• After using, please turn off the tap to avoid water leakage.
• The base opening must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washing machine is installed on a carpeted floor.

To avoid danger, if the soft power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department or a qualified personnel.

If powder detergent or liquid detergent adheres to a plastic component such as the top cover, wipe it away immediately; otherwise it may damage the plastic component.

Please wash the filter frequently to keep the washing efficiency.

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.

Component Parts

Unit

List of accessories

• Top Lid
• Water Inlet Valve
• Lint Filter
• Detergent Box
• Power Cord
• Drainage hose
• Pulsator
• Cabinet
• Adjustable Feet
• Liquid Detergent Dispenser
• Powder Detergent Dispenser
• Softener Dispenser
• Control Panel

How to Install

Installing the bottom cover

1. Slowly lean the unit facing up/down on soft object.
2. Push the bottom cover into the base slot.
3. Use the screw to fix the bottom cover onto the base of body (a small hole in the middle of the bottom cover), then slowly lift up the unit.

Placing the washer

1. Install the washer, adjust the Adjustable Feet if surface is not level. The distance between the tub and cabinet should be the same (left & right, front & back).
2. Distance between washer and wall should be at least 5cm.

Note: Do not place washer on stage to avoid overturn. When placing washer on carpet, make sure carpet does not block air vents.

Installing the drain hose

Connect the drain hose to drain outlet, then secure it with the metal clamp.

Note: 1. Do not seal the drain hose in the sewer pipe to avoid poor drainage or no drainage. 2. In case of extending the drain hose, do not exceed 3m to avoid long drainage time. 3. The height of the drain hose should not be more than 10cm. 4. If the drain is on the left side of the fuselage, connect the drain hose to the right side and route it behind the main unit.

Installing the water inlet hose

1. The joint of water inlet hose consists of 2 parts, adapter and collar. If a suitable faucet is installed, an adapter is not necessary to be installed.
2. Pull down the collar of the inlet hose to remove the adapter.
3. Loosen connectors A and B.
4. Screw connector B tightly so that rubber seal can attach to water tap tightly, to avoid leaking.
5. Screw connector A tightly so that rubber seal can attach to water tap tightly, to avoid leaking.
6. To attach: Pull the collar down until you see four metal balls, fit it into the adapter, let go the collar after it is fixed. To detach: Turn off the water tap, pull down the collar and remove the adapter.
7. Tighten the other end of the inlet hose to the water inlet of washer. Caution: Tighten the nut by fastening evenly. Do not twist the hose to avoid hose cracking.
8. Turn on water faucet. If collar part is leaking, please check: (a) Is the nut of connector B screwed properly? (b) Is distance between connector A and B less than 5mm, causing rubber seal in adapter not to seal with water faucet? (c) Is head of water tap flat? (d) Is adapter A screwed properly? (e) Is adapter slant causing rubber seal not to seal properly on water faucet?

Note: 1. The faucet spout length needs to be at least 10mm, outer diameter needs to be 24mm and below. 2. Spout of faucet should be smooth and round. 3. If spout of faucet is not flat, scrape it with rasp until it is flat. 4. Remove liner if outer diameter of faucet is too big.

Things to Check Before Wash

1. The capacity of Wash and Spin program refers to the maximum weight of dry clothes that Wash and Spin program can take on.
2. Different types of fabric and size will affect the washing performance, put an adequate amount of clothes to ensure a good rotation for a more effective wash.
3. Remove coins, keys, and other hard objects, ensure zippers are fastened and buttons are buckled to avoid scratching the interior of washing machine.
4. To wash wool and delicate clothing, use washing mesh bag.
5. Sort out colorfast items and heavily soiled items to wash them separately.
6. The amount of softener and liquid detergent shall not exceed the top of siphon cap.

Instructions Before Wash

1. Connect water inlet hose properly, turn on water tap, put down the drain hose.
2. Before plugging in the power cord, make sure the socket is earthed.
3. Check the care label to see whether the clothes is suitable to wash by a washer.
4. Load washing machine properly, add measured detergent and softener.
5. Close the lid.

Control Panel Functions

Control Panel

• POWER: Plug the power cord, press this button, the power will be connected. Press this button again to shut the power off.
• NOTES: 1. Press POWER button to activate power, it will turn off automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity. 2. Press START/PAUSE button when machine operates, it will turn off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• START/PAUSE: Connect power and press this button, the chosen program will start running. Press again, chosen program will pause.
• PROGRAM: STANDARD: Default program, suitable for daily soiled clothing like shirt and pants. HEAVY: Strong washing flow, suitable for towel and other heavy clothing. GENTLE ECO: Water efficiency program, recommend washing mode to save water for daily soiled clothing, silk or other delicate clothing. QUICK WASH: Low water level, suitable for less dirty or light clothing.
• SOAK: An additional washing program, only selectable for STANDARD and HEAVY mode. After selecting, SOAK will light up together with the chosen program. Display shows "JP". When soaking, tub rotates discontinually. Soaking time sets automatically according to water level, manual setting is not available. Soaking time for water level LOW and E.LOW: 20 minutes; water level HIGH and MID: 30 minutes.
• WASH: Select for wash program.
• RINSE: Select for rinse program.
• SPIN: Select for spin program.
• CHILD LOCK: All buttons will not function under child lock mode, except to unlock. Alarm beeps when lid is open under child lock mode. For safety purpose, washer will drain the water if lid opens for too long.
• TUB CLEAN: This function is to wash the inner tub, do not put any clothes when you activate this function. For better cleaning result, you may add detergent for cleaning tub.
• RINSE+: Add one rinse to STANDAED, HEAVY, and GENTLE ECO program.
• WATER LEVEL: Choose the suitable water level according to load size. (E.LOW~HIGH)
• PRESET: Select suitable preset time (1~24hours). Preset time is to set the time for start washing. 1hour preset time means Program will start washing after 1 hour. PRESET is an additional function on top of other features.

How to Use Different Washing Programs

Standard Program

1. Switch power on.
2. Select Standard course by pressing Program button.
3. Select water level by pressing Water Level button.
4. Press Start/Pause button.
5. Washing course ends with beeping sound. Power shuts off after 30s.

Heavy Program

1. Switch power on.
2. Select Heavy course by pressing Program button.
3. Press Start/Pause button.
4. Washing course ends with beeping sound. Power shuts off after 30s.

Gentle ECO Program

1. Switch power on.
2. Select Gentle ECO course by pressing Program button.
3. Select water level by pressing Water Level button.
4. Press Start/Pause button.
5. Washing course ends with beeping sound. Power shuts off after 30s.

Quick Wash Program

1. Switch power on.
2. Select Quick Wash course by pressing Program button.
3. Select water level by pressing Water Level button.
4. Press Start/Pause button.
5. Washing course ends with beeping sound. Power shuts off after 30s.

Wash/Spin Program

1. Switch power on.
2. Select Wash/Spin course by pressing Program button.
3. Select water level by pressing Water Level button. (Water Level selection is not available for Spin mode.)
4. Press Start/Pause button.
5. Washing course ends with beeping sound. Power shuts off after 30s.

Rinse Program

1. Switch power on.
2. Select Rinse, Spin course by pressing Program button.
3. Select water level by pressing Water Level button.
4. Press Start/Pause button.
5. Washing course ends with beeping sound. Power shuts off after 30s.

Additional Functions

Preset Function

1. Switch power on.
2. Select washing course by pressing Program button.
3. Select water level by pressing Water Level button.
4. Select preset time by pressing Preset button (display showing preset time).
5. Press Start/Pause button.
6. Preset start.
7. When display showing remaining time, preset is end. (Preset lights off, Rem lights on).
8. Washing course ends with beeping sound, power shut off after 30s.

Tub Clean Function

Switch power on, press "Add" button to select Tub Clean. Press START/PAUSE button to activate tub clean function.

Child Lock Function

While washing course is operating, press Preset and Add. button together until the CHILD LOCK lights up to activate CHILD LOCK function. To deactivate, repeat the same step until the light goes off.

Fuzzy Function

Suitable for Standard program only. Switch on power and press Start/Pause button. Sensor device detects load size and selects properly the washing condition such as water level, washing course, and washing time. Pressing the water level button or selecting other washing course before starting a wash will cancel Fuzzy Function. To use Fuzzy Function, please ensure there is no water or very little water in the tub.

1. Switch power on.
2. Select Standard course by pressing Program button.
3. Press Start/Pause button.

Caution: Pressing Water Level button while washing course is operating will cancel Fuzzy Function.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning Water Inlet

Proper care of your washer can extend its life.

After long usage time, water inlet filter may be blocked by dirt. Please follow instructions below to clean the filter:

1. Shut off the water faucet, lift the hose up.
2. Switch power on, press Water Level button.
3. Press Start/Pause button. Caution: Switch power off after few seconds.
4. Remove water inlet hose. Caution: Do not twist the hose.
5. Clean the inlet valve filter. Caution: The filter can be removed and washed.

Note: Do not remove the inlet valve filter when using the washing machine.

Cleaning Lint Filter

Clean it each time washing is finished.

1. Press the shaft and pull the filter out.
2. Open the filter and clean it with water.
3. Plug the filter towards the wall with the fixing slot.

Maintenance

1. After wash course ends, turn off the water tap, shut the power off. Remove water inlet hose if necessary.
2. Please drain the tub completely. Make sure the tub is dry and there is no water residue.
3. Unplug the washer before maintenance.
4. Hang the hose and power cord properly.
5. Use a soft cloth to wipe away the water and stain inside the tub, open the lid for 1 hour then close the lid back.
6. Use a soft cloth to clean the water and stain on the washer body. To avoid damage to the body, do not use detergents, solvents, etc.

Troubleshooting

Some of the circumstances may not be a fault, please check before sending for repairs. If it is a fault, please contact our service department, do not try to disassemble the washer or repair the washer by yourself.

Common non-fault phenomenon

• Program stops during WASH/RINSE mode: Water detector is working, it is normal.
• Water inlet during WASH/RINSE mode: Water detector detects low water level, inlet water automatically.
• Program stop after WASH/RINSE mode: Spin mode delay, it is normal.
• When spinning, tub rotates discontinuously: Program designated to be intermittently paused.
• During SPIN mode, tub knocking and water start supply and enter RINSE mode: Unbalance spinning causes program to autocorrect and resume, it is normal.
• Sounds of water flowing after SPIN mode end: It is the sound of the fluid inside balance ring, it is normal.
• Control panel heating up: The memory part of PWB heating up, it is normal.
• Operation button not working: Pressing too soft. CHILD LOCK mode is on, deselect it.

Specifications

Inspecting a washing machine that has been used for many years.

Are there situations like these?

• Doesn't run sometimes.
• When spinning, lid cannot be locked.
• Water leak (water hose, spinning tub, tap connection).
• There is a burning smell.
• There is an abnormal sound or vibration during running.
• Your hand feels numb while touching the machine.
• Power cable or plug is unusually hot.

Check

To avoid a fault or an accident, please pull out the plug from the plug seat.

Be sure to entrust the maintenance department to check it, and consult the maintenance department for check and repair fees.

Stop using the machine

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