General safety instructions This section includes security instructions which may help prevent the injuries and material damage risks. All kinds of warranties shall be invalid if these instructions are not observed. 1.1 Life and property safety Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Electrical parts will get overheated since air cannot circulate from under the device.
Electrical products are dangerous for the children. Keep the children away from the product when it is in use. Do not allow them to play with the product. Use child lock to prevent children from intervening with the product. Do not forget to close the loading door when leaving the room where the product is located.
Important instructions for environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark FLAVEL Model name WFA5101W Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 0,700 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh)
4.1 Installation • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is the customer's responsibility. • Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.
Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe place to reuse when the washing machine needs to be moved again in the future. Install the transport safety bolts in the reverse order of the disassembly procedure. Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place! 4.1.4 Connecting the water supply The water supply pressure required to run the product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 –...
4.1.6 Adjusting the feet CAUTION: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems.
Important Fitting a different plug As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the green - yellow or green (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’...
4.2 Preparation 4.2.1 Sorting the laundry * Sort laundry according to type of fabric, color, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. 4.2.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwired bras, belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the machine.
4.2.6 Using detergent and softener When using detergent, softener, starch, fabric dye, bleacher and decolorant, descaling agents; read the manufacturer's instructions written on the package and follow the dosages specified. Use measuring cup if available. The detergent drawer is composed of three compartments: –...
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Using liquid detergents If the product contains a liquid detergent cup: • Put the liquid detergent container into the compartment no “2”. • If the liquid detergent lost its fluidity, dilute it with water before putting it into the detergent container. If the product does not contain a liquid detergent cup: •...
4.2.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Delicates/ Light Colours and Black/Dark Colours Woolens/ Whites Colours Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature (Recommended temperature temperature range temperature range range based on soiling level: range based on soiling level: based on soiling level: based on soiling 40-90 cold -40...
4.3.5 Main programmes Depending on the type of fabric, use the following main programmes. • Cottons Use this programme for your cotton laundry (sheets, bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, underwear etc.). Your laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a longer washing cycle. •...
4.3.7 Special programmes For specific applications, select any of the following programmes. • Rinse Use when you want to rinse or starch separately. • Spin+Drain You can use this function to remove the water on the garment of drain the water in the machine. Before selecting this programme, select the desired spin speed and press Start / Pause button.
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Canceling the Delayed Start function If you want to cancel the delayed start countdown and start the programme immediately: 1. Turn the Programme Selection knob to any programme. Thus, Delayed Start function will be canceled. The End/Cancel light flashes continuously. 2.
4.3.14 Changing the selections after programme has started Switching the machine to pause mode Press the Start / Pause button to switch the machine to pause mode while a programme is running. The light of the step which the machine is in starts flashing in the Programme Follow-up indicator to show that the machine has been switched to the pause mode.
4.4 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.4.1 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.
4.4.5 Draining remaining water and cleaning the pump filter The filter system in your machine prevents solid items such as buttons, coins and fabric fibers clogging the pump impeller during discharge of washing water. Thus, the water will be discharged without any problem and the service life of the pump will extend.
Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Program does not start after Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. • *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel button. closing the door. It may be difficult to close the loading door in case •...
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Problem Reason Solution Programme time does not Timer may stop during water intake. • Timer indicator will not countdown until the countdown. (On models with machine takes in adequate amount of water. display) (*) The machine will wait until there is sufficient amount of water to avoid poor washing results due to lack of water.
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Problem Reason Solution It does not rinse well. The amount, brand and storage conditions of the • Use a detergent appropriate for the washing detergent used are inappropriate. machine and your laundry. Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution Foam is overflowing from the Too much detergent is used. • Mix 1 tablespoonful softener and ½ l water detergent drawer. and pour into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer. • Put detergent into the machine suitable for the programmes and maximum loads indicated in the “Programme and consumption table”.
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Accidental damage, misuse or abuse of a product. An attempted repair of a product by anyone other than a Flavel Approved Engineer (the “Engineer”). Installation or use of a product where such installation or use fails to meet the requirements contained in this guarantee or the User Instructions Booklet.
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Beko plc is registered in England and Wales with company registration number 02415578. FLAVEL UK AND NORTHERN IRELAND BUILT-IN APPLIANCES GUARANTEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you have purchased a built-in or integrated appliance in the United Kingdom or Northern Ireland, then the standard 12 month guarantee will be extended to 24 months, under the same terms and conditions as detailed in our Standard Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
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HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE FOR YOUR APPLIANCE Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase details in a safe place; you will need to have this documentation available should the product require attention under guarantee. Please take a few moments to complete the details below, as you will need this information when you call us, or to use our online services.
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