SHARP ES-F120G, ES-F100G Washing Machine

Introduction

This instruction book is essential and should be retained with the appliance for future reference. If the appliance is sold or transferred to a new owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, ensure this book is supplied with it. This allows the new owner to understand the appliance's functions and relevant warnings. These warnings are provided for your safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

Before Using

Parts Name

The washing machine comprises the following parts:

• Toplid: The cover of the washing machine.
• Topframe: The frame supporting the toplit.
• Detergent box: Compartment for detergent.
• Lint filter: Collects lint during washing.
• Control panel: Interface for operating the machine.
• Inner tub: Where laundry is placed.
• Pulsator: Agitates laundry.
• Back cover: Covers the rear of the machine.
• Balancing apparatus: Helps stabilize the machine.
• Body: The main structure of the washing machine.
• Drain hose connector: Connects the drain hose.
• Base: The bottom support of the machine.
• Adjustable foot: For leveling the machine.
• Water inlet valve: Controls water entry.
• Power cord: Connects the machine to electricity.
• Foot wheel (2pcs): Wheels for moving the machine.
• Fixing foot (2pcs): Stabilizing feet.

Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with the washing machine:

• Bottom cover (1pc)
• Water inlet hose (1pc)
• Water inlet hose connector (1pc)
• Drain hose (1pc)
• Drain hose clip (1pc)

Symbol Definition

Pay special attention to the following symbols:

• ⚠️ Warning symbols: Indicate potential risks to personal safety or damage to the washing machine if warnings are not followed.
• ? Forbidden symbols: Indicate actions that must not be performed, as they can damage the appliance or cause personal injury.

Cautions

General Safety Warnings:

• ⚠️ Please insert the plug into the power socket with the rated voltage (220-240V AC).
• ⚠️ Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water when the power is cut, moving, cleaning, or when the machine is not in use. Do not insert or pull off the plug with wet hands.
• ⚠️ Do not bend, stretch, twist, strap, press, or nip the power cord. If the power cord or plug is damaged, or the socket becomes loose, they must be repaired or changed by an appointed service center to avoid danger. Ensure the plug pins remain clean.
• ⚠️ Do not install the washing machine in a 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, adjust the feet to allow air to circulate freely.
• ⚠️ Do not share the same socket with other electric appliances. Do not use the damaged plug or loose socket.
• ⚠️ Do not wash raincoats, bike covers, feather dresses, or waterproof laundries, as they can cause abnormal vibrations during spinning.
• Ensure ventilation holes at the bottom are not obstructed.

Troubleshooting/Method Checks:

• Insert the plug tightly.
• Check the socket or change to another socket.
• Press the on/off button.
• Check power supply.
• Install the inlet hose again.
• Tighten the connector of the machine.
• Place the water drain in an appropriate height.
• Check and clean the drain hose.
• Restart when water supply is resumed.
• Open water tap.
• Clean the filter of water inlet hose.

Load and Operation Cautions:

• Do not exceed the recommended quantity of clothes and spread your clothes in the machine in a well-balanced manner.
• Please close the top lid.
• For soft items, ensure proper placement.

Installation and adjustment

Please install and adjust the machine according to the manual's requirements. Correct operation is vital for your safety.

Unpacking

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

Installing the bottom cover

1. Let the back of the washing machine incline forward. Align the side of the bottom cover with the sticker description to the back of the washing machine and insert it into the bottom of the machine along the direction of the arrow.
2. Remove two fixing clamps using scissors. Insert them into the corresponding holes, gently pulling the fixing clamp (do not pull it out completely) to fix the bottom cover onto the base.

Positioning

The distance between the washing machine and the wall should be more than 50mm. The maximum allowed angle of the base of the machine is 1°. Slanting or rough ground may cause operating stopped or unstable. Adjust as follows:

Horizontal checking

To make the machine more horizontal and stable, the bubble should be above the center mark.

Adjust the adjustable foot

1. Lift the adjustable foot gently, loosen the adjustable nut, and twist the adjustable foot.
2. Fasten the nut after adjustment.

How to use drain hose

Install

Set the drain hose clip into the drain hose about 2-3cm from the end without the pothook. Install the drain hose into the right drain hose connector and fix them with the clip. Then, attach the drain hose clip onto the cabinet.

How to change the direction of the drain hose

1. Take off the drain hose and clip from the drain hose connector. Place soft mat on the floor, tilt the machine forward, and gently lay it down on the mat. Remove screws on the back cover, take out the back cover. Demount one screw fixing the drain hose connector (on the right side of the machine) and loosen the drain hose connector.
2. Gently pull the drain hose with proper force and take out the drain hose hoop. Make the inner drain hose loose.
3. Take out the drain gate stopper from the left side of the machine. Install the assembled connector into the stopper's hole, ensuring the drain hose is not bent.
4. Pull the inner drain hose to another side, preventing distortion. Fix the inner drain hose with the drain hose hoop. Secure the drain hose connector with a screw. Install the drain hose gate stopper on the other side. Position the machine gently, fix the back cover with screws, and install the drain hose and clip into the drain hose connector.

Water drainage

The drain hose should drain smoothly:

• The height of the drain hose should be less than 10cm. Otherwise, drainage may be slow, and the machine might stop during operation.
• Do not step on or press the drain hose.
• Cut the drain hose if it is too long. Cut the front end slantingly to make drainage smoother.
• If you need an additional drain hose, purchase one with a diameter not less than 30mm and a length not exceeding 1.5m. If the additional hose is too long, cut it at points A or B.

Water inlet installation

Tap selection

Use a suitable tap with a flat, smooth exit end face (longer than 10mm). File if necessary to avoid leakage. Not suitable taps may cause issues.

Connect the inlet hose connector to the tap

1. Press down the slider and remove the inlet hose connector from the inlet hose.
2. Loosen the four bolts on the inlet hose connector until the tap can be accessed. Set the connector onto the tap. If the tap caliber is too large, unscrew the four bolts and remove the bushing. Ensure the tap exit end is flat; otherwise, it will leak.
3. Fasten the four bolts evenly.
4. Twist the fastening nut. Ensure the threading is about 4mm above the nut's surface before twisting, and less than 2mm after twisting.

Cautions

When installing the washing machine, use the new hose assembly. Old hose assemblies cannot be reused.

Connect the inlet hose connector to the inlet hose

1. Put the slider down and insert the inlet hose into the inlet hose connector.
2. Insert the hose firmly until a click sound is heard.

Check the connection between inlet hose connector and the tap

1. Gently swing the inlet hose to confirm it is fastened.
2. After installation, open the tap and check for leaks.
3. Do not bend the inlet hose with overstrain.
4. Before each usage, check the connection between the inlet hose connector and the tap, and the hose installation. Ensure they are firmly fitted to prevent dropping due to improper installation.

Dismantle the inlet hose

1. Close the tap.
2. If you use the washing machine more than once a week, there is no need to remove the inlet hose connector to avoid damaging the fixing screw.

Operation

Preparation before operation

Preparation before washing

1. Connect the inlet hose and open the tap.
2. This appliance must be earthed. Confirm the socket is earthed reliably and insert the power plug. The earth terminal should not link to gas pipeline, tap pipeline, etc.
3. Put down the drain hose.

⚠️ Warning: The temperature of the water should be less than 50 °C!

Before washing the laundries, please pay attention to the followings:

• Make sure if there is special empty all pockets for the laundries (coins, keys, screws etc.).
• Knot the long band, fasten the buttons, and close the zippers.
• Do not overload the machine.
• Load the laundry loosely, alternating large items with small ones.
• Sort the laundry according to the type of fabric, color-fastness, and how dirty it is. Put thin laundries, woolens, and items prone to wear and tear into a washing bag.

Laundry Care:

• A. Make sure the laundries are washable.
• B. It is essential to wash new colored items separately when washing for the first time. White items should not be washed with colored items.
• C. Please immerse non-absorbable laundries by hand.
• D. Some stains (fruit, wine, grass, rust) are difficult to remove and should be treated before washing with specific products. In some cases, soaking the stain with a special pre-soak product or biological detergent may help.
• E. Overturn nap fabric and long floss laundries before putting them into the machine.
• F. Do not put laundries polluted by chemicals into the machine directly.
• G. Very small items (handkerchiefs, ribbons, socks etc.) should be washed in a washing bag or a pillow case.

Load laundries

The capacity of washing and spinning refers to the largest weight of standard laundries under dry condition. Washing quantity should be lower than the rated capacity. The maximum capacity is 12.0kg for ES-F120G and 10.0kg for ES-F100G.

• Different thickness, size, and type of laundries influence actual washing capacity. It is suitable that laundries can be turned around normally during washing.
• Do not select a high water level when laundries are less than 1.5kg to avoid water splashing.

Use of detergent

How to use softener

The machine automatically adds the softener to the inner tub during the last "rinse" process.

Place the needed washing powder in the detergent box and softener in the softener box evenly.

How to use bleach

1. Fill water to the selected level.
2. Dilute the bleach in a container and pour it slowly into the washing tub.
3. Do not use bleach for colored or figured laundries as they are prone to lose colors.
4. Do not put bleach directly onto laundries.
5. Refer to the manual for usage and quantity.
6. Please dissolve powder bleach before use.

How to use the washing powder

• Dissolve in the machine directly (not suitable for preset programs):
  1. Set to low water level.
  2. Add washing powder and run for 30 seconds to dissolve it completely.
  3. Place laundries, select suitable water level.
• The instant dissolving of washing powder:
  1. Prepare warm water (30°C) in a container.
  2. Pour the powder while stirring to fully dissolve it.
• Washing powder is more prone to pollute laundries than detergent, so 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.

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

Control panel instructions

Control panel / Display

Display:

• When turning on the machine, the digital timer shows "--".
• If "Air Dry" program is selected, the digital timer displays the air dry time in MIN.
• During washing, the digital timer shows the remaining operation time (MIN or Hour).
• When the preset time is set, the digital timer shows the preset time in HOUR.
• When a trouble occurs, the digital time shows the trouble code.

Button Functions:

• POWER ON/OFF: Plug in the machine and press this key to turn it on. Press again to turn it off.
• PROGRAM: Press to select the program. Default is "Normal". Programs include: Normal, Speedy, Eco, Jeans, Air Dry, Blanket, Soft, Baby, Delicate, Tub.
• WASH: Press to select washing time (e.g., 20 min, 15 min, 12 min, 9 min). Default setting depends on the program. You can also turn on/off the soak function by pressing this button for 2 seconds.
• RINSE: Press to select rinse times (e.g., 4, 3, 2, 1 times). Default setting depends on the program.
• SPIN/AIR DRY: Press to select spinning time (e.g., 9, 7, 5, 3 min, Soft spin). Default setting depends on the program. When selecting "Air Dry", you can change the drying time (e.g., 30, 60, 90 min).
• WATER LEVEL: Press to select water level or add water during wash. Displays the water level. Blinks during water supply.
• PRESET TIME: Press to set the preset time (from 2-24 hours). Displays the preset time.
• START/PAUSE: Press after turning on to start the selected program. Press again to pause. Press again to resume.

Program Details:

• Normal: Wash normally soiled everyday clothing.
• Speedy: Wash speedily lightly-soiled clothing. (Recommended for normally soiled load equal to rated capacity).
• Eco: Wash daily clothing with saving electricity and water.
• Jeans: Wash sturdy and heavy-soiled clothing.
• Air Dry: Program for reducing the time to dry. After spinning, blows air into the tub to reduce drying time.
• Blanket: Wash strongly for blankets or heavy clothing.
• Soft: Wash lightly-soiled clothing or small amounts of clothing.
• Baby: Wash gently and rinse thoroughly for baby clothing.
• Delicate: Wash gently like hand washing.
• Tub: Clean washing / spin drying tub. (See "Tub clean" section).

Operation steps

Tub clean

⚠️ Caution: Do not put clothing in the tub for this course.

1. Put the washing machine cleaner in the washing tub.
2. Close the top lid and press "POWER ON/OFF" key.
3. Press "PROGRAM" key to select the "Tub" program. "Soak" is displayed when the "Tub" program is selected.
4. Press "WASH" key to select the washing time (2h, 4h, 6h, 9h).
5. Press "WATER LEVEL" key to select the water level as necessary.
6. Press "START/PAUSE" key. The washing machine starts to supply water and displays the remaining operation time.

Basic operation

1. Put the clothes in the tub and press "POWER ON/OFF" key.
2. Press "PROGRAM" key to select the program as necessary. (Default is "Normal").
3. Change "WASH" / "RINSE" / "SPIN" settings as necessary.
4. Select the appropriate water level according to your laundries quantity.
5. Put in detergent as required and close the top lid properly. Press "START/PAUSE" key.

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

Additional functions

Soak function

When you choose "Normal", "Speedy", "Air Dry", "Blanket", "Soft", "Baby" or "Delicate" program, you can use the soak function before wash. After selecting the program, press "WASH" key for 2 seconds to set soak function.

When this function is set, the wash procedure cannot be cancelled.

Child lock

1. Before start: Press and hold "WATER LEVEL" key and "PRESET TIME" key simultaneously for 3 seconds. "CHILD LOCK" will be displayed. Press "START/PAUSE" to lock the machine. Press and hold the keys for 3 seconds again to unlock.

2. After start: You can set child lock the same way as before start. The machine locks directly. Unlock the same way.

Add water

During wash (including rinse), press "WATER LEVEL" key to add water as necessary. Un-press to stop adding. (This does not affect water level setting and indicator.)

Alternatively, pause the machine by pressing "START/PAUSE", then press "WATER LEVEL" to select water level, and press "START/PAUSE" again.

• When you reset a higher water level than present: The machine will add water to the setting level automatically and continue working.
• When you reset a lower water level than present: The new water level will be valid in the next water inlet.

Others

Maintenance

Maintenance methods

External cleaning

Clean the exterior cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not use cleanser or volatile chemical materials, as they can damage plastic parts and the surface.

After the end of the programme

• The machine stops automatically, and a music buzzer reminds you to take out the laundries or start again.
• Once you have finished using the machine, it is advised to unplug it and turn off the water taps to avoid unexpected leaks or fire.

Lint Filter Cleaning

The lint filter must be used during washing and cleaned promptly after each use. Follow these steps:

1. Slightly press the buckle of the lint filter and pull it off the water channel. Remove the mesh bag from the lint filter.
2. Clean the lint box and mesh bag.
3. Attach the mesh bag to the lint filter, then snap the lower part of the lint filter into the three square holes on the water channel. Apply slight force to the upper part of the lint filter to insert it into the water channel.

Clean water inlet valve

The inlet filter net can become blocked by dust. Clean it as follows:

1. Close the tap and turn on the power switch.
2. Start the washing machine for 5 seconds to let water in the inlet hose flow into the tub. Cut off the power supply.
3. Pull off the inlet hose, remove and clean the inlet valve and inlet net, then install again.

Important:

• Once you have finished using the machine, you are advised to turn off the water taps. (If necessary, pull out the inlet hose).
• Do not keep water in the tub for a long time. Drain it right away after washing is finished.
• Once you have finished using the machine, you are advised to unplug it.
• Put the electric cable and the drain hose in order.
• Wipe the water on the surface and in the tub with a soft cloth and keep the top lid open for about an hour to prevent mould and stagnant smells.

If the water in the inner tub might freeze:

1. In winter, if remaining water freezing can cause trouble, please take off the water inlet hose and drain out water from the hose and inner tub.
2. If water freezes, do not operate the machine. Pour 40°C hot water into the tub, submerging the pulsator. After a few minutes, rotate the pulsator by hand gently, then you can operate the machine.

Common non-fault phenomenon

Before contacting technicians, please perform the following checks:

Cautions (General)

• ⚠️ Do not put hands into the working machine; it is dangerous even if the speed is slow. Take special care of children and forbid them to climb on the machine.
• ⚠️ It is dangerous to alter specifications or attempt to modify the product.
• ⚠️ Do not overload the appliance or put hot goods (like a kettle) on it.
• ⚠️ Garments in contact with volatile petroleum products should not be machine washed.
• Ensure the tap is open and the inlet hose is installed properly.
• Keep the appliance away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• 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 by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Abnormal display

When errors occur, the control panel may display codes. Refer to the table below for explanations and settlements:

Imbalance adjustment

During spinning, if laundries are not placed evenly, it can cause violent vibration. This machine has an imbalance adjustment function. The vibration testing system monitors the running. If vibration exceeds a certain level, the adjustment system starts automatically.

Power supply is cut off automatically

1. If the power supply button is pressed and the program does not start within 10 minutes, the power supply will cut off automatically.
2. After washing is finished, a buzzer will remind you, and the power supply can be cut off automatically.

Child lock function

If child lock is set, all buttons (including POWER) will be locked. If the top lid is opened during operation, the washing will stop and alarm. If the lid is closed within 5 seconds, the machine will stop alarming and continue. If not, it will start draining (if water is present) and alarm every 10 seconds. Draining continues until a safety water level (approx. 5 cm). Alarms every 10 minutes. After draining, if the lid is closed, the machine will resume as previously set.

Once child lock is set, opening the top lid for over 5 seconds during washing or rinsing (with water in the tub) will cause draining and an alarm. Unlocking during draining will cause the machine to add water to the set level and continue.

Specification