Midea MFH180-G1304DS/F01E(T)-CA User's Manual & Installation Instructions
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Washer
Power supply: 120V~
Circuit: 15-amp branch
Frequency: 60Hz
Capacity: 4.5 cu.ft.
Warning:
Before using this product,
please read this manual carefully
and keep it for future reference.
The design and specifications
are subject to change without
prior notice for product
improvement. Consult with
your dealer or manufacturer for
details.
USER MANUAL &
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NUMBERS
MFH180-G1304DS/F01E(T)-CA
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  • Page 1 Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. MODEL NUMBERS The design and specifications are subject to change without MFH180-G1304DS/F01E(T)-CA prior notice for product improvement. Consult with your dealer or manufacturer for details. www.midea.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear user THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of this high-quality Midea product. Your Midea washer is designed for reliable, trouble-free performance. Please take a moment to register your new washer. Register your new washer at www.midea.com under the Support tab.

  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    WASHER CARE .................. 24 Cleaning ......................24 Moving, Storage and Long Vacations ..........28 TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 29 Troubleshooting Tips ................29 Error Codes ....................36 WARRANTY ..................37 REGISTRATION INFORMATION ............. 39 WASHER SAFETY Your Safety and the Safety of Others are Very Important To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your vfd appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read the instruction manual before using the appliance. • DO NOT wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give offvapors that could ignite or explode.

  • Page 5: Proper Installation

    • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacture, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. • The new hose-sets bought from the retailer where the product was purchased are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.

  • Page 6: Operation Requirements

    OPERATION REQUIREMENTS Location of Your Washer Do Not Install the Washer: In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. The ambient temperature should never be below 60°F (15.6°C) for proper washer operation. 2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains or drapes. 3.

  • Page 7: Water Supply Requirements

    GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. The washer MUST be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electrical current.

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before You Begin Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT - • Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT - • Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

  • Page 9: Parts Required (Obtain Locally)

    Parts Required (Obtain Locally) Water Hose (2) Parts Supplied Cable Tie Drain Hose Guide Inlet Hose Screen Washers (2) Rough-in Dimensions SIDE 34.3" 27.0" (88cm) (68.6 cm) 39.8" 39.8" (101cm) (101cm) ∗NOTE: W ith pedestal, 52.6ʺ Stacked, 84ʺ...

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Washer

    Unpacking the Washer WARNING: • Recycle or destroy the carton and plastic bags after the washer is unpacked. Make materials inaccessible to children. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers causing suffocation. Cut and remove the top and bottom packaging straps.

  • Page 11: Installing The Washer

    NOTE: If you must transport the washer at a later date, you must reinstall the shipping support hardware to prevent shipping damage. Keep the hardware in the plastic bag provided. Installing the Washer Run some water from the cold faucet to flush the water lines and remove particles that might clog up the inlet hose.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Do not use the dispenser drawer or door to lift the washer. NOTE: If you are installing into a drain pan, you can use a 24-inch long 2x4 to lever the washer into place. 6. With the washer in its final position, place a level on top of the washer (if the washer is installed under a counter, the washer should not be able to rock).

  • Page 13: Washer Use

    • The water faucets are turned on. • The unit is level and all four leveling legs are firmly in the floor. • The shipping support hardware is removed and saved. • The drain hose is properly tied up. 12. Run the washer through a complete cycle. 13.

  • Page 14: Quick Start

    Quick Start Press the Power button NORMAL/COLORS QUICK WASH If the screen is dark, a press of the Power BULKY/SHEETS DELICATES button will “wake up” the display. HEAVY DUTY SPORTSWEAR TUB CLEAN WHITES Select a wash cycle. (Defaults are set for TOWELS RINSE &...
  • Page 15 Wash Cycles The wash cycles are optimized for specific types of wash loads. The chart below will help you match the setting with the loads. NORMAL/ For heavily to lightly soiled colorfast cottons, household NORMAL/ COLORS linens, work and play clothes. COLORS NOTE: This is the most common cycle.
  • Page 16 Change the soil level to To change the soil level, SOIL LEVEL increase or decrease the press the Soil Level button, wash time to remove until you have reached different amounts of soil. the desired setting. You can choose between Extra Light, Light, Medium, Heavy or Extra Heavy soil levels.
  • Page 17 Steam adds steam into To use: STEAM the washer to assist Turn power ON and with loosening stains select a wash cycle. Signal/Holdfor 3 sec on the NORMAL/ 2. Select the Add Steam COLORS, BULKY/SHEETS, button to activate HEAVY DUTY, WHITES or steam.
  • Page 18 For soaking your The Pre Soak time will PRE SOAK garments prior to the 20-30 add an additional wash cycle.This option minutes to the overall begins with a brief tumble wash time. High-efficiency and then proceeds to detergent from the main soak the clothes with wash compartment in the water and detergent for...
  • Page 19 NOTE: If you forget to You can delay the start DELAY of a wash cycle for up to close the door, a double 24 hours. Press the Delay beep will sound when pressing pause/add button to choose the garment button. amount of time you want to delay the start of the wash cycle.

  • Page 20: Features

    Features The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by pulling it out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach, fabric softener or detergent. You may see water in the dispenser drawer at the end of the cycle.
  • Page 21 The Detergent Compartment • High-efficient detergent is required for this washer. Use the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount. • Add measured detergent to the front left detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. Remove for powder detergent Normal HE Liquid Detergent Setting 2X HE Liquid Detergent Setting (most common...
  • Page 22 The Liquid Bleach Compartment IMPORTANT: Be sure to identify the correct compartment for bleach before using. If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid bleach, not 1/3 cup (80 mL), and pour into the right compartment labeled “LIQUID BLEACH”. Do not exceed the maximum fill line.

  • Page 23: Loading And Using The Washer

    Loading and Using the Washer Always follow fabric manufacturer’s care label when laundering. Sorting Wash Loads Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. COLORS SOIL FABRIC LINT Whites Heavy Délicates Lint Producers Lights Normal Easy Care Lint Darks Light Sturdy Cottons Collectors...

  • Page 24: Washer Care

    Loading the Washer Wash drum may be fully loaded with loosely added items. Do not wash fabrics containing flammable materials (waxes, cleaning fluids, etc.). To add items after washer has started, press and wait until the door is unlocked. The washer may take up to 30 seconds to unlock the door after pressing depending on the machine conditions.
  • Page 25 5. After the cycle is complete, leave the door open slightly for better ventilation. If for any reason the cycle needs to be interrupted, the door will not open immediately. Forcing open the door at this stage may cause water to flood. The door will open after the water is drained to a level where it would not flood the floor.

  • Page 26: Pump Filter

    Cleaning the Pump Filter Due to the nature of the front-load washer, it is sometimes possible for small articles to pass to the pump. The washer has a filter to capture lost items so they are not dumped to the drain. To retrieve lost items, clean out the pump filter.
  • Page 27 4. Turn the pump filter counterclockwise and remove the filter. Open slowly to allow the water to drain. Pour spout 5. Clean the debris from the filter. 6. Replace the filter and turn clockwise. Tighten securely. 7. Flip up the pour spout. 8.

  • Page 28: Moving, Storage And Long Vacations

    Cleaning the Door Gasket Open the washer door. Using both hands, press down the door gasket. Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside the gasket. Make sure there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket. 2. While holding down the door gasket, inspect the interior gasket by pulling it down with your fingers.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service... Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Not draining Load is out of balance •...
  • Page 30 Problem Possible Cause What To Do Leaking water Fill hoses or drain hose is • Make sure hose (cont.) improperly connected connections are tight at washer and faucets and make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to drain facility.
  • Page 31 Problem Possible Cause What To Do Clothes too Household drain may be • Check household wet (cont.) clogged plumbing. You may need to call a plumber. Drain hose siphoning; • Ensure there is an air gap drain hose pushed too far between hose and drain.
  • Page 32 Problem Possible Cause What To Do No power/ Washer is unplugged • Make sure cord is washer not plugged securely into a working or working outlet. dead Water supply is turned off • Turn cold faucet fully on. Circuit breaker/fuse is •...
  • Page 33 Problem Possible Cause What To Do Door unlocks This is normal • Front-load washers start or press up differently than top- and machine load washers, and it takes doesn’t 30 seconds to check the operate system. The door will lock and unlock.
  • Page 34 Problem Possible Cause What To Do Grayed or Not enough detergent • Use correct amount of yellowed detergent. clothes Not using HE (high- • Use HE detergent. efficiency) detergent Hard water • Use hottest water safe for fabric. • Use a water conditioner like Calgon brand or install a water softener.
  • Page 35 Problem Possible Cause What To Do Smell inside Washer unused for a • Run a Tub Clean cycle your washer long time, not using once a month. recommended quality of • In the case of strong HE detergent or used too smell, you may need to much detergent run the Tub Clean cycle...

  • Page 36: Error Codes

    Error Codes Description Reason Solution Door is not closed Restart after the door is properly closed. Check if the clothes is stuck. Water injecting problem Check if the water pressure While washing is too low. Straighten the water hoses. Check if the inlet valve filter is blocked.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Midea will pay for factory parts to replace the inverter motor if it fails and prevent an essential function of this major appliance and that existed when this major appliance was purchased.
  • Page 38 DISCLAIMER OF REPRESENTATIONS OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY Midea makes no representations about the quality, durability, or need for service or repair of this major appliance other than the representations contained in this warranty. If you want a longer or more comprehensive warranty than the limited warranty that comes with this major appliance, you should ask Midea or your retailer about buying an extended warranty.

  • Page 39: Registration Information

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION PROTECT YOUR PRODUCT: We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Midea product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft.
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