FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE AW-7480EM Thank you for purchasing TOSHIBA Fully Automatic Washing Machine. • Please read this manual carefully in order to operate the machine properly. • Sometimes you may find some water remaining in the drainage hose at your first operation. This is caused by the production-line test and nothing to worry about.
WARNING WARNING: This indicates an important item where incorrect operation may lead to injury or death. Never attempt to touch laundry in the spin basket until the motion of the basket stops completely. Laundry in the basket may become wrapped around the hand, even when the basket is only moving slowly.
CAUTION: This indicates an important item where incorrect operation may lead to injury or material damage. Do not pull the cord when unplug the appliance. Hold the plug body to unplug. It can cause electrical shock or malfunctions that lead to injuries. Do not use water with temperatures over 50°C.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF PANEL PARTS CHILD PROOF MODE DISPLAY • Check this to see if the CHILD PROOF mode is ON (lit) or warning (flashing). “PRESET” button • You can set/reset the CHILD PROOF mode. • You can set the time until washing finished.
CHILD PROOF MODE CHILD PROOF mode This model is equipped with CHILD PROOF mode. After this mode is set to ON, the washer will alarm you if the lid is opened during operation. If you find accident such as falling of child into wash tub, please take necessary safety action urgently.
Preparation "REGULAR" "SOAK" "SPEED" "HEAVY" "DELICATE" "REGULAR" cycle Water level, water current and time are auto- matically selected according to the quantity and type of laundry detected automatically. Put the laundry evenly and confirmly. If it is not, the lower water level may be set. "SOAK"...
HOW TO OPERATE WASHING OF BLANKET Type and amount which may be washed. Single size (140 cm x 200 cm or less) 100% synthetic fiber type: Mayer, Tuft, Down cloth Weight: 2.8 kg or less • All wool blankets and regular electric blankets should NEVER be washed.
CUSTOM WASH CYCLES You can select the operation that you want — such as spin only or rinsed water reuse. Turn the POWER on. Put the laundry in the basket and select your favorite cycle or water level. Set the custom wash cycle. WASH Regular washing RINSE...
Recommended detergent amount • Put the laundry in the washer basket, push the START button, rotate the pulsator without water to detect the laundry amount. Then it indicates the amount of detergent required. Example Put 1 spoon of the detergent. •...
Clean the lint collector after every use. 1 Remove the lint collector by lifting it up. When the machine has stopped in a place in which it is difficult to lift the lint collector out, turn the basket by hand to a more convenient place and remove the lint collector.
Choosing an installation location Install your washing machine in a level, stable place. • It is dangerous to place the washing machine in an unstable location, since it may move during vibration. • It will increase the sound produced by the machine when it vibrates during use.
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• The ground pin in the plug should be connected to the proper point of the socket for grounding. Moving the hook • When inserting the drainage hose into a wash pan or onto a drain pipe, the hook may be moved to facilitate the installation.
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Attaching the water supply hose to the faucet If you attach the water supply hose completely, it may cause a water leakage. Faucet shape Wall-mounted faucets are best. Wall-mounted Square Movable shaped faucet faucet The distance is needed 1.6 cm or more Attaching the hose union Push the lock lever of the water supply hose.
BEFORE CALLING THE SERVICEMAN WHEN • does not operate Is there a power outage? • Is the circuit breaker or fuses cut off? • Is the machine’s plug properly inserted into an AC socket? • Is the power switch ON? •...
BEFORE CALLING THE SERVICEMAN The following are not malfunctions. When: The first time you use your washing machine, a small amount of water may drain out of the drainage hose. During operation the control panel gets warm. The pulsator rotates bit by bit. During washing and rinsing, lamps flickers.