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WASHING

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Model Number: ES-GFC8144I3-EN

ES-GFC8144W3-EN

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Page 1 WASHING MACHINE User Manual Model Number: ES-GFC8144I3-EN ES-GFC8144W3-EN Customer Support Helpline 0333 577 7230...
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Page 3 Contents Welcome Safety Instructions Your Washing Machine Technical Speciﬁ cation Installation Usage Maintenance Clothing Care Troubleshooting Guarantee Index www.sharphomeappliances.com T: 0333 577 7230...
Page 4 Twinjet Technology allows you to wash more laundry in less time, using less energy and water. WARRANTY Sharp provides you with a guarantee which will protect you should your Washing Machine develop an electrical or mechanical fault during the guarantee period. To ensure that you get a prompt and efficient service, please register your Washing Machine immediately.
Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ITEMS INCLUDED Washing Machine Blanking caps x 4 Fill hose Fluid detergent level plate Figure 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the following safety precautions before you operate your Washing Machine. Your Washing Machine conforms to current safety requirements.
Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your Washing Machine is for domestic use only and is only intended to wash items which are specified by the manufacturer to be machine washable on the label, and textiles composed of hand washable wool or wool blend fabrics as well as satin, lace, silk and other hand-washable garments.
Page 7 Your Washing Machine must only be connected to your water supply using the supplied new fill hose. Old hoses must not be reused. Do not make any alterations to your Washing Machine, unless authorised to do so by Sharp. The packaging of the machine could be hazardous to children. Please refer to the disposal instructions on the rear cover.
Page 8 YOUR WASHING MACHINE FRONT VIEW Detergent drawer Programme dial Control panel Door handle Pump filter cover Detergent drawer; Allows you to insert detergent, fabric conditioner and starch. Programme dial; Allows you to select the programme for your wash. Control panel; Allows you to configure the required settings for your wash. Door handle;...
Page 9 REAR VIEW Drain hose Cold water inlet Transit bolts Drain hose; Provides an outlet for the dirty water from your Washing Machine. Cold water inlet; Connects your Washing Machine to your cold water supply. Transit bolts; Remove before first use of your Washing Machine (refer to page 9). Figure 3 www.sharphomeappliances.com T: 0333 577 7230...
Page 10 YOUR WASHING MACHINE DETERGENT DRAWER Compartment Main Wash Compartment Pre-Wash Compartment Main Wash Compartment; Add detergent for the main wash. Compartment; For fabric conditioner and liquid starch. Pre-Wash Compartment; Add detergent for the pre-wash. Figure 4 T: 0333 577 7230 www.sharphomeappliances.com...
Page 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Voltage V/Frequency (Hz) 220-240V/50Hz Electrical Current (A) Power Rating (W) 2200 Water Consumption (Cotton 60 Full load) (L/Cycle) Energy Consumption (Cotton 60 Full load) 0.91 (kWh/Cycle) Unpacked Dimensions (H x W x D) (cm) 84.5 x 59.7 x 55.7 Gross Weight (kg) Spin Speed (rpm) 1400...
Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS To avoid risk of injury, please take care when moving your Washing Machine. It is heavy and we recommend that a minimum of two people move your Washing Machine. To unpack your Washing Machine and manoeuvre it to the installation area, one person should hold it by the front feet and the other person at the edge of the lid at the rear.
Page 13 Pull out the remaining plastic section of each transit bolt by hand. This will require a reasonable amount of force (fig 5c). Insert the blanking caps (4 off): Push the cap into the hole until the four connectors click into place.
Page 14 INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE FEET For safe operation, it is important that your Washing Machine is level and securely positioned on all four feet. Incorrect installation may cause the Washing Machine to vibrate and increase your water and electricity consumption. The four adjustable feet are used to level the Washing Machine. To adjust the feet: Loosen the plastic locking nut by turning anti-clockwise (fig 6a).
Page 15 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION Your Washing Machine uses an energy efficient cold fill system, which means that only the water required to wash the laundry is heated. As a result, no heat is lost in the pipeline from the hot water supply. Connect your Washing Machine to your cold water supply only.
Page 16 INSTALLATION WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION Screw the straight end of the hose clockwise to a 19mm (3/4’’) cold water tap until hand tight (fig 8). Take care not to trap or kink the hose. Figure 8 DRAIN HOSE CONNECTION Do not connect your Washing Machine to a surface water drain. Connect your Washing Machine to your household drainage system (fig 9).
Page 17 a: The drain hose can be connected Max height 100cm to a standpipe, as shown. The hose must be between 0cm to 100cm from the ground. Min height 0cm b: The drain hose can be connected to a household sink, as shown. The hose must be between 0cm and 100cm from the...
Page 18 INSTALLATION The cold water pressure for a normal household system ranges from between 0.1 to 1 Mpa. Your Washing Machine will run at optimum efficiency in this range. Once you have made all of the connections, carefully turn your cold water supply on and check for leaks.
Page 19 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Washing Machine requires a 220-240V, 50Hz mains supply. Do not use any other supply. Your Washing Machine may be fitted with a moulded plug, which cannot be rewired. If the fuse cover becomes damaged, you must not use the plug. If your plug requires changing because it is not suitable for your socket, or it is damaged, you should consult a qualified electrician.
Page 20 USAGE CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Programme Dial; Allows you to select a wash programme Electronic Display; Displays water temperature, spin speed and programme status (also used to report faults) Water Temperature Adjustment Button: Change the temperature of the wash Spin Speed Adjustment Button; Change the spin speed or switch the spin option off Stain Level Button Options Button* Extra Rinse Button*...
Page 21 RUNNING YOUR FIRST WASH Before using your Washing Machine for the first time; check that: The transit bolts have been removed. Your Washing Machine has been correctly connected to your water supply and your water drainage system. Your Washing Machine has been connected to an appropriate mains power supply and is switched on at the socket.
Page 22 USAGE Close zips and fasten any hooks and eyes. Items such as trousers, t-shirts, sweat shirts and knitted garments should be turned inside out. Remove any weights from curtains, or place in a laundry bag. Any loose wiring in bras and shirt collar stiffeners should be removed or sewn in. Sorting Your Laundry: Sort your laundry by colour.
Page 23 Gently push the door until it clicks shut. Check that no items of clothing are trapped between the rubber seal and the door. Half-Load Detection System: Your Washing Machine features a half-load detection system. If you put less than half the maximum load of laundry into your Washing Machine it will automatically set the half-load function, regardless of the programme you selected.
Page 24 USAGE It is possible to use fluid detergents in all programmes without a pre-wash. To do this, slide the fluid detergent level plate into the guides in compartment II of the detergent drawer (fig 11). Use the lines on the plate as a guide to fill the drawer to the required level. The amount of detergent to use will depend on the dirtiness of your clothes and the hardness of your water supply;...
Page 25 Fabric Conditioners and Liquid Starch: Fabric conditioners make garments soft to handle. Starch stiffens and gives body to items such as bed linen. To add fabric conditioner or liquid starch, pour the amount as instructed on the packaging into compartment of the detergent drawer, taking care not to exceed the MAX level. Selecting a Programme: To select the desired programme, turn the programme dial either clockwise or anti-clockwise until the marker on the dial points to the chosen programme.
Page 26 USAGE Please Note: After selecting the delay function, you can select other additional functions before pressing the Start/Pause button to activate the delay function. Cancelling the Delay Function: If you wish to cancel the delay function after you have pressed the Start/Pause button, press the Delay button once.
Page 27 Day to day washing: Recommended Programmes: 2, 10, 11, 12 and 13 These programmes are ideal for washing lightly soiled cottons and synthetics as separated or mixed washes. They often run at lower temperatures and can be used with the majority of detergents.
Page 28 USAGE Programme Modes: Please Note: Programme duration might change according to the load, ambient temperature and selected additional functions. Settings in bold are factory presets. 1. Cotton 90 Washing Temperature ( , 80 , 70 , 60 , 50 , 40 , 30 , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg)
Page 29 3. ECO 20 Washing Temperature ( , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type Less dirty cotton and linen textiles including underwear bedsheets, tablecloths and towels (max 2kg). 4. Easy Care Washing Temperature ( , 30 , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment...
Page 30 USAGE 6. Hand Wash Washing Temperature ( , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type Sensitive laundry or laundry recommended for handwash. 7. Rinse Washing Temperature ( Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type Provides an additional rinse to any type of laundry after the washing cycle.
Page 31 9. Spin Washing Temperature ( Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type Provides an additional spin cycle to any type of laundry after the washing cycle. 10. Daily 60’ Washing Temperature ( , 50 , 40 , 30 , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg)
Page 32 USAGE 11. Super Rapid 12’ Washing Temperature ( , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type Dirty cotton, coloureds and textiles. 12. Mix Washing Temperature ( , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type Dirty cotton, synthetics, coloureds and textiles.
Page 33 14. Sports Wear Washing Temperature ( , -- Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type Sportswear. 15. Night Wash Washing Temperature ( , 80 , 70 , 60 , 50 , 40 , 30 Maximum Dry Load (kg) Detergent Compartment Programme Duration (minutes) Laundry Type...
Page 34 USAGE It can often be difficult to know which temperature setting is best. To help with this, we have provided a table with common temperatures and their typical uses. Temperature Typical Use This is the lowest wash temperature that we recommend. By using a detergent that can work at this temperature, you’ll save on water and electricity bills.
Page 35 Dark Garments 1400 You will be pleased to learn that your Sharp Washing Machine has an in-built sensor that prevents your Washing Machine operating with an out-of-balance load; it will make several attempts to balance the load prior to the spin cycle. If it is not possible for your Washing Machine to balance the load, your Washing Machine will abort the spin cycle.
Page 36 USAGE Additional Functions: To allow you to get the best washing results possible, your Washing Machine offers the following additional functions to complement the selected programme. You can select an additional function before starting a programme: Press the button on the Control Panel below the symbol of the additional function you wish to select.
Page 37 The table below provides information on the selectable stain level functions for each programme: Programmes Stain Level: Factory Selectable Levels Selectable or Preset Non-Selectable Cotton 90 Selectable Dirty Very Dirty Less Dirty Cotton Eco 60 Selectable Dirty Very Dirty Less Dirty Eco 20 Non-Selectable Less Dirty...
Page 38 USAGE Extra Rinse - This allows you to add up to 3 additional rinses to your laundry. Press the button until the required number is shown. For example the symbol indicates that 1 additional rinse has been selected. Anti-allergic - You can add this additional rinse operation to your laundry by using this function.
Page 39 Removing Your Laundry: Turn the programme selection dial to the Stop position. Your Washing Machine door lock will automatically be released approximately 2 minutes after the programme has finished. Pull the door handle forwards and open the door fully. Remove your laundry; check that all items have been removed from the drum. Any items left in the drum could discolour items in the next wash or become discoloured themselves.
Page 40 MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE From time to time it may be necessary to carry out some routine maintenance of your Washing Machine to ensure that it operates as intended. Before cleaning your Washing Machine: Turn your mains power supply off and remove the plug from the socket. Turn off the cold water supply.
Page 41 Filters: Water Inlet Filters: Water inlet filters prevent dirt and foreign materials from entering your machine. It is recommended that these filters are cleaned when your machine is unable to receive sufficient water, although your water supply is on and the tap is open. To clean the water inlet filters: Unscrew the water inlet hose from the Washing Machine by turning the hose anti- clockwise and gently pulling.
Page 42 MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Clean the filter thoroughly with a soft brush, wash with soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Re-insert the filter by gently pushing it back into place. A second water inlet filter is located in the tap end of the water inlet hose. To remove the second water inlet filter: Use a pair of long-nosed pliers to gently pull on the plastic bar in the filter.
Page 43 Cleaning the Pump Filter: Before opening the filter cover, place a container under the filter cover to collect any water left in the machine. Pull the top of the cover forwards using the finger groove, until the pump filter is fully exposed (fig 13a). Loosen the filter by turning anti-clockwise and remove by pulling (fig 13b).
Page 44 MAINTENANCE Remove any foreign materials from the filter with a soft brush. Move the pump by hand to check that it rotates freely. Clean the pump with a soft brush. After Cleaning: Re-fit the filter by inserting it and turning clockwise. Close the filter cover.
Page 45 Siphon plug Figure 14 Clean the drawer with water and a soft brush. If there is any residue in the drawer housing, remove with a soft brush. Take care to prevent any residue from dropping into the machine. To replace the drawer: Dry it thoroughly and slide it back into the housing.
Page 46 CLOTHING CARE SIPHON PLUG The siphon plug is located in the compartment of the detergent drawer. Remove the detergent drawer fully and pull the plug upwards. Clean the plug with a soft brush and replace, checking that it is firmly in position. GENERAL WASHING INSTRUCTIONS When selecting your washing programme take care to note any instructions displayed on the international washing signs in your garments and textiles.
Page 47 Drip Dry Dry Flat Do Not Bleach Can be Bleached in Cold Water Any Bleach Allowed Can Be Dry Cleaned No Dry Cleaning These letters are used to instruct professional cleaners as to which type of solvent to use. Do not wash garments with these symbols in your Washing Machine unless the label says otherwise.
Page 48 CLOTHING CARE STAIN REMOVAL INFORMATION If can often be hard to know the best way to treat a stubborn stain. To help with this we’ve provided you with a few tips on dealing with the most common types before running your wash cycle.
Page 49 Mustard: Apply glycerine to the stained area, rub with detergent and hand wash. Blood: Soak your clothes in cold water for around 30 minutes and then hand wash. Cream, Ice Cream and Milk Soak your clothes in cold water and rub the stained area with detergent. Mould: Clean the stained area as soon as possible and hand wash with detergent.
Page 50 The table on page 44 will provide you will more information. If your machine has developed a fault not covered in this manual, please contact the Sharp helpdesk. Fault...
Page 51 Fault Possible Cause Solution Your Washing Machine does The water inlet filters are Clean the water inlet filters. not receive water blocked See page 38 for detailed instructions Your Washing Machine is not The drain hose is bent, Check the drain hose and draining water twisted, kinked or trapped straighten out any kinks,...
Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible Cause Solution There is excessive foam in The wrong detergent has Only use detergents produced the detergent drawer been used for automatic Washing Machines The washing result is not as Your laundry is too dirty Use the information on pages expected for the programme you’ve 25 to 30 to select the most...
Page 53 Washing drain the water. Turn your Washing Machine Machine off, unplug it and contact the Sharp helpdesk There is no water supply or Check mains water supply is on and has the mains water pressure is sufficient pressure.
Page 54 Please refer to the rear cover for disposal instructions. GUARANTEE The Sharp guarantee covers the cost of parts/labour/call out charges to repair an appliance should any covered component fail in its normal functions necessitating a repair or replacement to resume those functions.
Page 55 Claims in respect to routine inspection or maintenance The Sharp guarantee is not transferable. For your Sharp guarantee to be valid, you will need to retain your original purchase receipt and be able to provide it when you make a claim.
Page 56 INDEX Adding detergent ..........20 Fabric conditioner .........22 Additional functions ........33 Feet, adjustment ...........11 A djusting the feet...........11 Filters .............38 First wash ............18 Front view ............05 Fuse ..............16 Cancelling a programme .......35 Child lock............35 Cleaning ............37 Connection, drain hose .........13 Garment care labels ........
Page 57 Power supply failure ........36 Technical specification .........08 Preparing your laundry ........18 Temperature selection ........22 Programme end ..........35 Transit bolt, re-fitting ........10 Programme modes ........25 Transit bolt, removal ........09 Pump filter .............39 Troubleshooting ..........47 Twinjet Technology ........01 Rear view ............06 Re-fitting of transit bolts ......10 Warranty ............01 Removal of transit bolts........09...
Page 58 T: 0333 577 7230 www.sharphomeappliances.com 52202230 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

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