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- Page 1 8kg Front Load Washing Machine with Wi-Fi Function INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL: AK-FL8S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents General Safety Instructions Unpacking Product Overview Installation Instructions Wi-Fi Control FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide Other Useful Information After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.org... -
Page 3: General Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. - Page 4 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) • CAUTION! Do not connect the appliance to the power supply using a power adaptor or extension cord. Use of an extension cord does not guarantee the required safety. • After use: Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water after use. •...
- Page 5 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) • Electrical connection: During installation, the power cord must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened. The plug must be accessible after installation. • Misuse: Improper installation or faulty use may result in the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury.
- Page 6 General Safety Instructions (Cont.) - Clothes that have any residues of flammable materials, as this may result in fire or explosion. For example, articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or dabbed with industrial chemicals, or combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, petrol, alcohol, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.).
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Page 7: Unpacking
Unpacking Unpacking the washing machine CAUTION: EXTREMELY HEAVY! • A team lift or mechanical aid is required when moving this appliance. • Keep the washing machine as upright as possible during transportation. • This product has been packaged to Fig. 1 protect it against transportation damage. -
Page 8: Product Overview
Product Overview Scope of delivery A Front view Program dial (knob) Detergent drawer Door glass Door Lower cover Drain pump filter Top cover Control panel with LED display Wash/spin drum 10 Housing 11 Door seal 12 Drain hose 13 Adjustable feet After Sales Support (AU) 1300 886 649 (NZ) 0800 836 761 | info@tempo.org... - Page 9 Product Overview (Cont.) B Rear view 14 Power cord and plug 15 Transit bolts (4) 16 Back cover 17 Cold water inlet valve Other inclusions 18 Cold water supply hose 19 Drain hose (not shown, attached to the rear of the machine) 20 Transit bolt caps 21 Drain hose support (elbow) 22 Instruction manual...
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Page 10: Installation
Installation Removing the transit bolts WARNING! • Before installing the washing machine, you must remove the transit bolts from the back of the housing and cover the holes with the transit hole caps provided. • The bolts hold the drum in place during transport but they must be removed before use so the drum can move during the wash and spin cycles. - Page 11 Installation (Cont.) Levelling the machine WARNING! It is very important to level the washing machine carefully, especially if your floor is uneven. Failure to do so may result in the machine shaking and moving during the spin cycle, or out-of-balance problems. Place the machine on solid, dry and level ground.
- Page 12 Installation (Cont.) Installing the drain hose WARNING! • Do not kink or protract the drain hose. • Position the drain hose properly in order to prevent water spillage onto the floor and potential damage. • Never immerse the end of the drain hose in water. The drain hose is installed at the back of the machine.
- Page 13 Installation (Cont.) Drain hose connection into a standpipe (Fig. 6) Fig. 6 • Firstly, form a hook in the end of the drain hose using the supplied drain hose elbow. • Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which should have an internal diameter of approximately 30mm, thus ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose and standpipe.
- Page 14 Installation (Cont.) Connecting the water supply hose WARNING! • To prevent leakage or water damage, make sure to follow the instructions in this section when connecting the washing machine to your water supply. • Do not kink, crush, modify or sever the water inlet hose. •...
- Page 15 Installation (Cont.) Electrical connection WARNING! This appliance must be earthed. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, earthing will reduce the risk of an electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-earthing conductor and an earthing plug.
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Page 16: Instructions
Instructions Control panel (Fig. 9) 1 Program dial Turn the program dial (knob) clockwise or anticlockwise to switch on the machine and se- lect the required wash program (see page 18 for details of the programs). Once you press the Start/Pause button and the machine is running, the program cannot be changed. 2 OFF [ O ] position At the end of a program, turn the knob to the [ O ] position to switch the machine off. - Page 17 Instructions (Cont.) Display icons (Fig. 10) Daily otton 40℃ 60℃ Table 1: Display icons Icon Meaning Description Digital ergy Shows the time, speed, rinse times, error codes. display – Flashes rapidly (several times per second) when the unit is Wi-Fi ready for configuration with your mobile device.
- Page 18 Instructions (Cont.) Table 2: Default wash programs Max. Time Temp. Rinse Spin Speed (rpm) Program Load (hr:min) (°C) Times (kg) 40°C Daily 1:20 0/400/600/800/1000/1200 20°C Cotton 1:14 0/400/600/800/1000/1200 3:17 0/400/600/800/1000/1200 3:10 0/400/600/800/1000/1200 (D), (E) Cool Wash 0:57 Cold 0/400/600/800/1000/1200 Anti-Allergy 2:11 0/400/600/800/1000 Drum Clean...
- Page 19 Instructions (Cont.) Wash program details 40°C Daily: This program is suitable for cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g. table linen, towelling, underwear, T-shirts etc. The default washing temperature is 40°C. 20°C Cotton: This program is suitable for washing cottons or linens at a 20°C. : These programs are suitable for cottons, linens or cotton mix fabrics, e.g.
- Page 20 Instructions (Cont.) Before first use CAUTION! • Make sure the washing machine is properly and securely installed before using it. • Before using the washing machine for washing clothes, run a complete washing cycle without clothes, using the drum clean program. Before using the washing machine for the first time, please review the following important points and make sure that: •...
- Page 21 Instructions (Cont.) Detergent recommendations WARNING! • Do not use flammable and explosive or toxic solvents, petrol, alcohol or other chemicals in the machine. • Keep detergents and clothing care preparations out of reach of children. • Only use low-sudsing detergent and clothing care preparations that are suitable for use in a front load washing machine, or in a top and front load machine.
- Page 22 Instructions (Cont.) Instructions (Cont.) Before each wash • Before loading the washing machine - Ensure that the washer is stable, level and properly connected to the power supply. - Check that no young child or pet has climbed into the drum. - Ensure that the water inlet hose and the drain hose are properly connected.
- Page 23 Instructions (Cont.) Instructions (Cont.) Step-by-step washing instructions Connect: Plug the machine in, switch on power to the outlet and open the water tap. Load: Open the door of the washer and load the machine following the guidelines on the previous page. Mixing both large and small items gives better wash results and also helps distribute the load evenly during spinning.
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Page 24: Wi-Fi Control
Wi-Fi network. On your mobile device, tap on the AKAI Home app. It will open and take you to the log in page. Before you log in, please follow the prompts to register your account (using your email account) and set a password. - Page 25 The device only recognises ONE registered user. But you can share access to the device with other members of your household if they have the AKAI Home app installed and updated on their phone. To share the device, proceed as follows: On the device’s main control page, click the edit symbol in the corner, then select to...
- Page 26 Adding the AKAI Home app to your Google Home app * • Open your Google Home app. (Before you can link your AKAI Home app to your Google Home app you will have to have a Google Home account set up.) •...
- Page 27 Wi-Fi Control (Cont.) Wi-Fi troubleshooting Problem Possible cause and solution Check and ensure you have internet reception and your mobile phone and the washing machine are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Check and ensure your Wi-Fi password is correct. During the set-up, the washing machine Check and ensure that no firewalls or other restrictions...
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Page 28: Faqs And Troubleshooting Guide
FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide When the following problems occur, the microcomputer inside the washer will detect the abnormal condition, display an error message and the washer will stop operating. If after your remedial action the problem persists, please contact our after sales support centre for advice or to book a service. - Page 29 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.) Not all unusual incidents you may encounter with your washing machine are faults, or cause for concern. Check in the list below what issues may arise and why. Also check in the table on the previous page for solutions to problems that may be resolved without the need for a service call.
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Page 30: Other Useful Information
Other Useful Information Garment care symbols When choosing a wash program, check for any labels in your clothes and follow the instructions. Below are some commonly used symbols and explanations what they mean. Fig. 13 Normal wash Hand w Handwash Bleach Warm wash (max 40... - Page 31 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Cleaning and care To prolong the service life of the washing machine, keep it in good condition and perform regular maintenance. WARNING! For any type of cleaning and maintenance, make sure the washing machine is disconnected from the mains power supply and the water tap is closed. Cleaning the cabinet (when required) •...
- Page 32 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Cleaning the detergent drawer (when required) Remove detergent residues regularly. The detergent dispenser may be removed for cleaning. • Pull open the dispenser drawer until you feel a resistance. Press down the release catch and at the same time pull the drawer right out of the machine (Fig. 14). •...
- Page 33 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Cleaning the water inlet filter To avoid blockage of the mesh filters at the water tap or hose after long time use, we recommend you clean these filters every 6 months, or more often if there are frequent interruptions to the water supply.
- Page 34 Other Useful Information (Cont.) WARNING! • For any type of cleaning and maintenance, make sure the washing machine is disconnected from the mains power supply and the water tap is closed. • Do not open the pump filter cover during the course of a wash program. •...
- Page 35 Other Useful Information (Cont.) Storage If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period of time, please unplug the machine from the power supply and disconnect all hoses. Clean the machine and filters as described on the previous pages. Let the machine air-dry thoroughly, then store it in the original packaging in a dry location, out of reach of children.
- Page 36 Warranty returns Should you for any reason need to return this product for a warranty claim, make sure to include all accessories with the product. Product does not work? If you encounter problems with this product, or if it fails to perform to your expectations, make sure to contact our After Sales Support Centre on 1300 886 649 for advice.
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