Daewoo DWF-7128KS Washing Machine User Manual

Specification

Contents

Before using

Parts name

Toplid

Topframe

Detergent box

Lint filter

Control panel

Inner tub

Big pulsator

Body

Base

Adjustable foot

Feed valve

Back cover

Power cord

Fixing foot

Accessories

Bottom cover (1pc)

Connector for water inlet hose and tap

Water inlet hose (1pc)

Water inlet hose connector (1pc)

Symbol definition

Warning symbols: Pay special attention to the warning symbols. There may be serious risks to personal body safety or damages to the washing machine if not follow.

Forbidden symbols: Please stop doing the contents with this symbol, otherwise it will damage the appliance or injure your personal body.

Cautions

General Cautions:

• Please insert the plug into the power socket with rated voltage 240V A/C.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water when the power is cut, moving or cleaning the washing machine, or it is not in use. Do not insert or pull off the plug with wet hand.
• Do not make the electric cable bended, stretched, twisted, strapped or changed, pressed or nipped. If the electric cable or plug is damaged or the socket becomes loose, they must be repaired or changed by appointed repair stations or professionals to avoid danger. The pin of the plug must remain clean. Please clean it carefully with dry cloth if it is dirty.
• Do not install the washing machine in bathroom or damp places. Do not wash the machine with water, do not put wet clothes on the control panel film.
• Do not use water hotter than 50°C.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.
• Do not wash raincoat, bike cover, feather dress and such waterproof laundries, which will make the washing machine vibrate abnormally during spinning.
• Do not share the same socket with other electric appliances. Do not use the damaged plug or loose socket.
• Do not put hands into the working machine. It is dangerous even if the speed is very slow. Take special care of the children, and forbid them to climb on the washing machine.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
• Do not overload the appliance or put any hot goods (such as the kettle with hot water) on the washing machine.
• Garments which have been in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed.
• 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.
• Keep the appliance away from direct sunlight and heat sources like the heater.
• To prevent the lint from blocking cascade outlet during washing, please keep the lint filter in good condition, install it to proper position and clean it in time.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws, stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause extensive damage and must not be placed into the machine.
• Before washing, please ensure the tap is open and the inlet hose is installed properly.
• It is suggested to use low foam washing powder.

Installation and adjustment

Please install and adjust the machine according to the requirements of the manual. It is very important to your safety and correct operation.

Unpacking

• Unpack the carton and take out the bottom panel.
• Open the top lid of washing machine and take out all of the accessories.
• Remove all wrappers, including the polystyrene base.
• You are advised to keep all the packaging for reuse in case the machine is to be transported again.

Install the bottom cover

Let the back of washing machine incline forward, make the side of bottom cover with sticker description back to washing machine, insert to the bottom of washing machine along the direction of arrow.

Remove two fixing clamps by scissors, insert to the accordingly holes red lines indicating (gently pull fixing clamp should not be pulled out), make the bottom cover fixed on the base.

Positioning

The distance between the washing machine and the wall should be more than 50mm, and the maximum allowed angle of the shank base of the machine is 1°. The slanting or rough ground may cause operating stopped or unstable, please adjust it with the following methods:

• Make it horizontal: Use a tied thread with plumb to check if it is horizontal.
• Adjust the adjustable foot: 1. Lift up the adjustable foot gently, loose the adjustable nut and twist the adjustable foot. 2. Fasten the nut after adjustment.

How to use drainpipe

How to change the direction of the drainpipe

1. Make the front of washing machine down, slightly put down, put off two fixing clamps by pliers, put off the bottom cover.
2. Draw the drain hose from back groove.
3. Protrude the drainpipe from right side, then install the anti-rat.
4. Install bottom cover (cut the other two fixing clips by scissors, insert them to the holes between bottom cover and base, fix the bottom, refer to the method as mentioned earlier) Raise the washing machine gently.

Water drainage

• The drain hose should drain smoothly.
• 1. The height of the drain hose should be less than 10cm, otherwise the drainage will not be smooth and need a long time to drain, the machine may stop during working.
• 2. Do not step on or press the drain hose.
• 3. Cut the drain hose if it is too long. Cut the front end of the hose slantingly to make drainage smoothly.
• 4. Purchase a proper hose if you need additional drain hose. Its diameter should not be less than 30mm and length should not exceed 1.5m.
• If the additional drain hose is too long, cut some at A or B point.

Water inlet installation

Connect the inlet hose with the washing machine

• 1. Do not take off the water absorption cushion. Please check if the cushion is dropped or damaged before each usage. If it is, contact the seller immediately.
• 2. Put the inlet hose nut on the inlet valve connector.
• 3. Fasten the inlet hose nut and swing it gently to make sure if it is suitable.

Cautions: When install the washing machine, please use the new hose assy along with the washing machine, old hose assy can not reuse.

Connect the inlet hose connector with the inlet hose

• 1. Push down the slider, insert the inlet hose into the connector.
• 2. Hang the lock lever to the inlet hose connector and release the slider till a click sound is heard.

Check the connection between inlet hose connector and the tap

• 1. Swing the inlet hose gently to confirm if it is fastened.
• 2. After installation, open the tap and check if it leaks.
• 3. Do not bend the inlet hose with overstrain.
• 4. Before each usage, check the connection between inlet hose connector and the tap, and the installation of inlet hose. Make sure they are firmly fitted to prevent dropping from improper installation position.

Dismantle the inlet hose

1. Close the tap.
2. Press the locking lever, push down the slider, and pull off the inlet hose. If the machine is used frequently, the connector of the inlet hose can be kept on the tap to prevent damaging the fixing screw.

Operation

Operation steps

1. Put through the power, press POWER button, the machine is in the state of beginning of start:

• a. If there is no water in inner tub, the machine is under the status of FUZZY, the PROCESS is "wash-rinse-spin", digital timer displays "--", water level is not setting, PROGRAM is "NORMAL", (if press "PROGRAM", the digital timer displays "01"). If press "START/PAUSE" directly (press "PROGRAM" to choose "02" HEAVY), the machine is also under the status of FUZZY), the machine will start FUZZY sense and detect the weight of laundry, set the water level automatically.
• b. If there is water in inner tub, the machine is under the status of non-fuzzy, process is "WASH-RINSE-SPIN", digital timer displays program time, water level is "7" (if press "WATER LEVEL", the digital timer displays "7"), program is "NORMAL" (press "PROGRAM", the digital timer displays "01").

2. At the beginning of start, the process of spin can be set solely if no any other settings.

3. At the beginning of start, set programs by pressing "PROGRAM" button, the digital timer displays from "01" to "10", corresponds 10 programs (normal, heavy, soft, standard, wool, mini, child, tub clean, air dry, water recycle). Set "water recycle" program (corresponds "10") and start running, the machine does not drain and spin after last rinse, the digital timer displayes "EE" and "Spin" indicator light flashing and alarm, the machine stop working, press "Start/Pause" button to reset alarm, enter the process of drain, spin again, the water in the stainless steel inner tub can be reused.

4. Press "Water Level" button to set water level, the digital timer displays from "1" to "10", corresponding the water level 1-10. At this moment, Fuzzy Logic function lose of function, the water level is set according to the weight of laundries.

5. At the beginning of start, if need Preset, press "PRESET/AIR DRY" button to select proper washing time. The indicator light will flashing each time pressing, the displayed time is the time end of program. If need to cancel preset, press "POWER" button, will be on standby mode.

6. At the beginning of start, if need AIR Dry program, press "PROGRAM" button and select "AIR Dry" program (corresponds "09"), press "PRESET/AIR Dry" button again to set proper air dry time.

7. Close the top lid, and press "Start/Pause" button, the machine will start working. During working, pressing and holding "Water Level" button and "PRESET/Air Dry" button can start child-lock function, the digital timer displays remaining time and "CL" alternately, press again to release child-lock. After start child lock function, if open top lid, the machine will stop working and give an alarm.

8. When the washing is finished, buzzer alarm, power supply cut off automatically.

Control panel instruction

Mode and meaning of the indicator light

• on: indicate the selected mode
• flashing: indicate the program is running

Process indicators: Soak, Wash, Rinse, Spin

Child-Lock Function

During the machine working, press "WATER LEVEL" and "PRESET/AIRDRY" buttons to set "CHILD-LOCK", the digital timer displays remaining time and "CL" alternately, press "WATER LEVEL" and "PRESET/AIRDRY" buttons again to cancel child-lock.

Once child-lock function is set, all the buttons will be locked including power switch. If open the top lid during the machine working, the machine will stop working and give an alarm. If open the top lid but close in 5 seconds, the machine will stop alarm and continue to work. If open the top lid and do not close in 5 seconds, the machine will start draining if there is water in the inner tub, and give an alarm, the machine will drain out the water and in the state of waiting (during draining even close the top lid, the draining will not stop. If cancel the child-lock function, the draining will stop), the machine will give an alarm every 10 minutes.

After setting child-lock function, during WASH or RINSE process, if open the top lid for 5 seconds (there is water in the inner tub), the machine will start draining and give an alarm, if cancel the child-lock function during draining, the machine will inlet water to the setting water level and continue to work.

At the beginning of start state

• Put through the power, press POWER button, the machine is in the state of beginning of start:
• 1. If there is no water in inner tub, the machine is under the status of FUZZY, the PROCESS is "wash-rinse-spin", digital timer displays "--", water level is not setting, PROGRAM is "NORMAL", (if press "PROGRAM", the digital timer displays "01"). If press "START/PAUSE" directly (press "PROGRAM" to choose "02" HEAVY), the machine is also under the status of FUZZY), the machine will start FUZZY sense and detect the weight of laundry, set the water level automatically.
• 2. If there is water in inner tub, the machine is under the status of non-fuzzy, process is "WASH-RINSE-SPIN", digital timer displays program time, water level is "7" (if press "WATER LEVEL", the digital timer displays "7"), program is "NORMAL" (press "PROGRAM", the digital timer displays "01").

Load laundries

The capacity of washing and spinning of the machine refer to the largest weight of the standard laundries under dry condition. Washing quantity shall be lower than the rated capacity. The maximum capacity of this machine is 7.0kg.

Different thickness size and type of the laundries will influence the actual washing capacity. It is suitable that the laundries can be turned round normally during washing.

Do not select high water level when laundries are less than 1.5kg to avoid water splashing.

Use of detergent

Detergent box

Withdraw the dispenser box before adding detergent. Pour concentrated synthetic washing powder into the box directly as shown in the left illustration. The dosage of the washing powder, please refer to below.

• It is suggested to use low sud washing powder.
• It is suggested to use low foam washing powder.

How to use the washing powder

• Dissolve in the machine directly (not suitable for preset program)
• 1. Low water level.
• 2. Add the washing powder, and run for 30 seconds to dissolve it completely.
• 3. Put laundries in, select suitable water level.

The instant dissolving of the washing powder:

• 1. Prepare warm water of 30 °C in a container.
• 2. Pour the powder while stirring to fully dissolve it.
• The washing powder is more prone to pollute the laundries than the detergent, therefore, please use it with proper quantity.
• Washing powder with poor quality or not used for a long period may get blocked, please clean the detergent box in time.

For the quantity of the concentrated washing powder, please refer to its manual.

Remarks: avoid splashing of water and waste of washing powder, water level should not be too high if laundries are too small.

How to use bleach

• Fill water to the selected level, dilute the bleach in the container, and pour it slowly into the washing tub.
• Do not use bleach for colored or figured laundries as they are prone to lose colors.
• Do not put bleach to laundries directly.
• Refer to the manual for the usage and quantity of the bleach.
• Please dissolve powder bleach before use.

Maintenance

Maintenance methods

After the end of the programme

The machine stops automatically, and music buzzer will remind you to take out the laundries or start again.

Once you have finished using the machine, you are advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps to avoid unexpected leak or fire.

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet of the appliance with a soft cloth. Do not use cleanser, volatile chemical materials to clean the machine, which will damage plastic parts and the surface.

Clean the lint filter

• It is necessary to use lint filter during washing.
• After washing, please clean the lint filter in time.
• Clean the lint filter according to the following steps:
• 1. Pull out the lint filter.
• 2. Turn the filter net outside and wash it.
• 3. Recover the filter net and remount it.

Clean inlet gate

It is possible that the inlet filter net can be blocked by the dust, please clean it according to the follow steps:

• 1. Close the tap and turn on the power switch.
• 2. Start the washing machine for 5 seconds (make the water in the inlet hose flows to the tub), and cut off the power supply.
• 3. Pull off the inlet hose, remove and clean the inlet valve and the inlet net, and install again.

Notes: If there is still a fault after the above checks, please pull out the plug and contact the seller right away. It is dangerous to repair this product by yourself.

If the water in the inner tub has possibility to freeze, please do like below:

• 1. In winter, if remaining water freeze can cause the washing machine trouble, please take off the water inlet hose and drain out the water in the hose and inner tub.
• 2. If the water freeze, please don't operate the washing machine. Put 40°C hot water in the tub, the hot water should submerge the pulsator, after a few minutes, rotate the pulsator by hand gently, then you can operate the washing machine.

Trouble shooting

Before contacting the technicians, please make the following checks:

Other functions

1. Give an alarm

2. Imbalance adjustment

During spinning, if the laundries are not placed equally in the tub, it would cause violent vibration. This machine has imbalance adjustment function, and the vibration testing system will supervise the running. Once vibration is beyond certain level, the adjustment system will start automatically to adjust the imbalance.

3. Power supply is cut off automatically

• 1) Press the power supply button and does not start the program in 10 minutes, the power supply will be cutoff automatically.
• 2) After the washing is finished, buzzer will remind, the power supply can be cutoff automatically.

4. Child lock function

1) If set child lock function, all the buttons will be locked including POWER. If the top lid is opened during the washing machine working, the washing will be stopped and give an alarm. But if you can close the top lid in 5 seconds, the washing machine will stop alarm and continue working. If cannot close the top lid in 5 seconds, the washing machine will begin draining if there is water in the inner tub, even closing the top lid is not valid. During the draining, alarm will be given every 10 seconds, when the water in the inner tub is about 5cm higher, alarm will be given every 10 minutes (alarm is always given). When the draining is finished, the washing machine will be in the state of waiting, if close the top lid, the washing machine is unlocked and start working as previous setting.

2) Once child lock is set, if open top lid over 5 seconds during washing or rinse (there is water in the inner tub), washing machine will drain and give an alarm. If you unlock the function during draining, the washing machine will add water to setting water level and continue working.

5. Water Recycle Function

Set Water Recycle function, the machine will not drain and spin after the last rinse, the digital timer display "EE" code, "Spin" indicator light flashing and alarm, the machine stop working (if no operation, buzzer alarm every 10 minutes, and power cut off after one hour), press "Start/Pause" button, the digital timer displays the remaining time, enter the process of drain, spin again, the water in the stainless steel inner tub can be reused.

Specification