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- Page 1 WAF 8146 A Washing Machine Document Number 2820522765 / 24-04-12.(17:09)
- Page 2 Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for prefering an Elektrabregenz product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Important instructions for safety and 5.8 Temperature selection....23 environment 5.9 Selecting the spin speed....24 5.10 Soiling level selection . -
Page 4: Important Instructions For Safety And Environment
Important instructions for safety and environment This section contains safety instructions that • Do not force open the locked loading door. The will help protect from risk of personal injury loading door will be ready to open just a few or property damage. Failure to follow these minutes after the washing cycle comes to an instructions shall void any warranty. -
Page 5: Children's Safety
Important instructions for safety and environment 1.3 Children's safety 1.6 Compliance with WEEE Directive • Packaging materials are dangerous to children. This appliance’s packaging material is Keep packaging materials in a safe place away recyclable. Help recycle it and protect from reach of the children. the environment by dropping it off in • Electrical products are dangerous for the the municipal receptacles provided for... -
Page 6: Your Washing Machine
Your washing machine 2.1 Overview 1- Power cable 5- Adjustable feet 2- Top panel 6- Loading door 3- Control panel 7- Detergent drawer 4- Filter cap 8- Drain hose 6 / 44 EN Washing Machine /User’s Manual... -
Page 7: Package Contents
Your washing machine 2.2 Package Contents 1- Power cable 2- Drain hose 3- Transportation safety bolts * 4- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose connection.) a- Electronical water shut-off a- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 5- Liquid detergent container** 6- User Manual... -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Your washing machine 2.3 Technical specifications WAF 8146 A Models (EN) Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg) Height (cm) Width (cm) Depth (cm) Net weight (±4 kg.) Electrical input (V/Hz) 230 V / 50Hz Total current (A) 2200 Total power (W) Spin speed (rpm max.) -
Page 9: Installation
Installation 3.2 Removing packaging Refer to the nearest Authorised Service Agent for installation of the product. To make the product reinforcement ready for use, review the information in the user Tilt the machine backwards to remove the manual and make sure that the electricity, tap packaging reinforcement. -
Page 10: Connecting Water Supply
Installation 3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User hose (left) (max. 90 ºC) is for hot water inlet, Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel. (P) blue hose (right) (max. 25 ºC) is for cold water inlet. -
Page 11: Connecting To The Drain
Installation 3.5 Connecting to the drain 3.6 Adjusting the feet • The end of the drain hose must be directly WARNING: In order to ensure that connected to the wastewater drain or to the the product operates more silently washbasin. and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the WARNING: Your house will be flooded machine by adjusting the feet. -
Page 12: Electrical Connection
Installation WARNING: Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts. Otherwise, they will get damaged. 3.7 Electrical connection Connect the product to a grounded outlet protected by a 16 A fuse. Our company shall not be liable for any damages that will arise when the product is used without grounding in accordance with the local regulations. -
Page 13: Preparation
Preparation 4.1 Sorting the laundry • Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. • Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS Machine Wash Symbols WASH Maximum Water Temperatures Symbol(s) Drying Suitable for No Iron Do not dry- Sensitive / Do not dry Do not dry Symbols... -
Page 14: Preparing Laundry For Washing
Preparation 4.2 Preparing laundry for washing but do not overload; see, "Programme and consumption table". • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, • Always follow the instructions on the detergent underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons packaging. will damage the machine. Remove the metal • Wash slightly soiled laundry at low pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a temperatures. -
Page 15: Correct Load Capacity
Preparation 4.5 Correct load capacity 4.7 Using detergent and softener The maximum load capacity depends on the type When using detergent, softener, starch, of laundry, the degree of soiling and the washing fabric dye, bleach or limescale remover programme desired. read the manufacturer's instructions The machine automatically adjusts the amount on the package carefully and follow the... - Page 16 Preparation Using liquid detergents • Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry. If the product contains a liquid detergent cup: • Wash your delicate clothes only with special • Make sure that you have placed the liquid detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, detergent cup in compartment nr. "2". etc.) used solely for delicate clothes. • If the liquid detergent has lost its fluidity, dilute • When washing dark coloured clothes and quilts, it with water before putting in the detergent it is recommended to use liquid detergent.
- Page 17 Preparation Using limescale remover Tablet detergents may leave residues • When required, use limescale removers in the detergent compartment. If you manufactured specifically for washing machines encounter such a case, place the tablet only. detergent between the laundry, close to the lower part of the drum in future washings.
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Page 18: Tips For Efficient Washing
Preparation 4.8 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Light colours and Delicates/Woolens/ Colours Dark colours whites Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature range temperature range temperature range temperature range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: based on soiling based on soiling 40-90ºC) cold-40ºC) level: cold-40ºC) -
Page 19: Operating The Product
Operating the product 5.1 Control panel 6 - On / Off button 1 - Programme Selection knob 7 - End Time Adjustment button 2 - Temperature Adjustment button 8 - Favourite Programme button 3 - Display 9 - Auxiliary Function buttons 4 - Soiling Level Adjustment button 10 - Spin Speed Adjustment button 5 - Start / Pause button... -
Page 20: Programme Selection
Operating the product 5.4 Programme selection programme. For curtains and tulle, use the Synthetic 40˚C 1. Select the programme suitable for the type, programme with prewash and anti-creasing quantity and soiling level of the laundry functions selected. As their meshed texture in accordance with the "Programme and causes excessive foaming, wash the veils/tulle by consumption table"... - Page 21 Operating the product Many types of clothing are correctly detected and safely washed in Automatic programme. Suitable clothes and the appropriate Automatic programme settings for washing them are shown in the table below. Selectable Max. laundry Type of laundry Laundry content temperature levels amount Home textiles (duvet cover, bed sheet,...
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Page 22: Additional Programmes
Operating the product 5.6 Additional programmes • Bettdecken (Duvet (Bedding)) Use this programme to wash your fiber duvets For special cases, additional programmes are that bear "machine washable" tag. Make sure that available in the machine. you have loaded the duvet correctly in order not •... -
Page 23: Special Programmes
Operating the product Press the Temperature Adjustment button • smartCARE (Self Clean) to change the temperature. Temperature will Use this programme regularly (once in every decrease by steps of 10 °C. 1-2 months) to clean the drum and provide the required hygiene. -
Page 24: Selecting The Spin Speed
Operating the product 5.9 Selecting the spin speed If you want to spin your laundry after the Rinse Hold function: Whenever a new programme is selected, the - Adjust the Spin Speed. recommended spin speed of the selected - Press Start / Pause / Cancel button. The programme is displayed on the Spin Speed programme resumes. -
Page 25: Soiling Level Selection
Operating the product 5.10 Soiling level selection Whenever a new programme is selected, the soiling level recommended for that programme appears on the Soiling Level indicator. To change the soiling level, press the Soiling Level Adjustment button. Soiling Level Adjustment button only serves for decreasing the soiling level. -
Page 26: Programme And Consumption Table
Operating the product 5.11 Programme and consumption table Auxiliary functions Selectable temperature Programme (°C) range °C smartsense **** **** 1200 • • • Cold-60 Buntwäsche Eco 60** 0.63 1600 Cold-60 Buntwäsche Eco 60** 0.56 1600 Cold-60 Buntwäsche Eco 40** 0.56 1600 Cold-60 Koch-/Buntwäsche... -
Page 27: Auxiliary Function Selection
Operating the product 5.12 Auxiliary function selection Some programmes have auxiliary Select the desired auxiliary functions before functions that must be operated simultaneously. Those functions cannot starting the programme. Whenever a programme be cancelled. The frame of the auxiliary is selected, frames of the auxiliary function symbol function will not be illuminated, only inner that can be selected together with it illuminates. -
Page 28: End Time
Operating the product This information disappears when the loading estimated ending time is displayed. If the door is closed. End Time is adjusted, End Time indicator is illuminated. “End Time Setting” appears on the display. Meantime, Start / Pause button flashes. End Time Setting The detergent indicator shows the recommended... -
Page 29: Starting The Programme
Operating the product Additional laundry may be loaded during Water Intake the End Time countdown period. At the end of the countdown, End Time indicator turns off, washing cycle starts and the time of the selected programme appears on the display. When the End Time selection is completed, the time appears on the 5.16 Loading door lock... -
Page 30: Child Lock
Operating the product Changing the programme selection after Lock Enabled" appears on the display. You can programme has started: release 2 and 4 Auxiliary Function buttons when this warning is displayed. The programme change is not allowed when the current programme is running. Child Lock If you turn the Programme Selection knob while Enabled... -
Page 31: End Of Programme
Operating the product Favourite 1 Stand-by Storing If you want to open the loading door after you have cancelled the programme but it If storing is not successful, “Favourite not is not possible to open the loading door saved” appears on the display. since the water level in the machine is above the loading door opening, then turn To select a favourite programme: Programme Selection... - Page 32 Operating the product SETTINGS < BRIGHTNESS > ∫∫∫∫ < SELECT LANGUAGE > 3. Press the button of the empty box on the lower 2. Turn the Programme Selection knob until the right corner of the display when the desired desired language appears on the display in brightness level is displayed.
- Page 33 Operating the product SETTINGS < FACTORY SETTINGS 2. To restore factory settings, turn the Programme Selection knob until "Factory Settings" appears on the display. FACTORY SETTINGS 3. Press the button of the empty box on the lower right corner of the display. Factory settings will be restored.
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Page 34: Quick User Guide
Quick User Guide 6.1 Preparing the machine 6.6 Cancelling the programme 1. Make sure that the hoses are connected tightly. The programme is cancelled when the machine is turned off and on again. Press and hold On / 2. Plug in your machine. 3. -
Page 35: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning Service life of the product extends and frequently If your detergent drawer is the one indicated in the faced problems decrease if cleaned at regular following figure: intervals. 7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time. -
Page 36: Cleaning The Body And Control Panel
Maintenance and cleaning After every washing make sure that no foreign 1. Close the taps. substance is left in the drum. 2. Remove the nuts of the water intake hoses to access the filters on the water intake valves. Clean them with an appropriate brush. If the filters are too dirty, take them out by means of pliers and clean them. - Page 37 Maintenance and cleaning c. When draining of water is finished, close the end by the plug again and fix the hose in its place. d. Turn the pump filter to take it out. Discharging the water when the product does not have an emergency draining hose: If the filter cap is one piece, pull the cap from both sides at the top to open.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Programme cannot be started or selected. • Washing machine has switched to self protection mode due to a supply problem (line voltage, water pressure, etc.). >>> Press and hold Start / Pause / Cancel button for 3 seconds to reset the machine to factory settings. Water in the machine. • Some water might have remained in the product due to the quality control processes in the production. >>> This is not a failure; water is not harmful to the machine. There is water leaking from the bottom of the washing machine. - Page 39 Troubleshooting Washing takes longer time than specified in the manual.(*) • Water pressure is low. >>> Machine waits until taking in adequate amount of water to prevent poor washing quality due to the decreased amount of water. Therefore, the washing time extends. • Voltage might be low. >>> Washing time is prolonged to avoid poor washing results when the supply voltage is low.
- Page 40 Troubleshooting Washing performance is poor: Stains persist or the laundry is not whitened.(**) • Insufficient amount of detergent is used. >>> Use recommended amount of detergent appropriate for the laundry. • Excessive laundry was loaded in. >>> Do not load the machine in excess. Load with amounts recommended in the "Programme and consumption table". • Wrong programme and temperature were selected. >>> Select the proper programme and temperature for the laundry to be washed.
- Page 41 Troubleshooting Detergent residue in the detergent drawer.(**) • Detergent is put in wet drawer. >>> Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent. • Detergent has gotten damp. >>> Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures. • Water pressure is low. >>> Check the water pressure. • The detergent in the main wash compartment got wet while taking in the prewash water. Holes of the detergent compartment are blocked. >>> Check the holes and clean if they are clogged.
- Page 42 Troubleshooting Machine does not start. Nothing appears on the display. Machine may be unplugged. >>> Check the plug and attach it to the socket. Fuse may be defective. >>> Check the fuse and have it replaced by a qualified electrician if necessary. Power may be out. >>> Check if there is any power outage. On / Off button might not be pressed. >>>...
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Page 43: Product Fiche
PRODUCT FICHE Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/201 Supplier name or trademark elektrabregenz Model name WAF 8146 A Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 0.632... - Page 44 44 / 44 EN Washing Machine /User’s Manual...