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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IO-WMS-3970 (11.2024/1) WHM9140W ONL Y USE THE APPLIANCE WHEN YOU HAVE WASHING MACHINES READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
UNPACKING During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dis- pose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environ- ment. All materials used for packaging the appli- ance are environmentally friendly;...
PRACTICAL TIPS ON WASHING ECOLOGY IN PRACTICE For many years, Hansa has consistently pursued pro-ecological policy. Concern for the environment is as important for us as the use of modern technology. The development of technology has enabled our factories to become more environmentally friendly –...
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Dear customer! Thank you for choosing an Hansa product. For years we have deliv- ered high-quality appliances, so that household chores become a real pleasure. Before being packaged and leaving the manufactur- er, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.
BASIC INFORMATION This washing machine is intended for domestic use only to wash tex- tiles and clothes designed to be machine washed in a detergent bath. Before plugging the washing machine into the mains, remove the safety packaging and ensure the machine is level. The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect operation of the appliance.
SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS The risk of death! This appliance should not be used by children under 8 years of age, per- sons with reduced physical or men- tal capabilities, and persons who do not have sufficient skills to use this type of appliance.
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SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS Plug must be accessible after installation. Risk of explosion! Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or dabbed with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) This may result in fire or...
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SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS Installing the product! Plug must be accessible after installation. Remove all packages and trans- port bolts before using the appli- ance. Otherwise, serious damage may result. Risk of damaging Your product is only for home use appliance! and is only designed for the tex- tiles suitable for machine wash-...
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SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS Risk of damaging It is forbidden to wash carpets. appliance! Operating the appliance! Before washing the clothes at first time, the product shall be operated in one round of the whole procedures without the clothes inside. Flammable and explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden.
SAFETY AND GERMENT CARE LABELS UNDERSTANDING THE SYMBOLS ON CLOTHES LABELS Washing boil at 90°C normal wash at 60°C normal wash at 40°C Do NOT wash! delicate handwash Chemical cleaning all solvents all except TRI petrol only Dry clean! Tumble dryer normal high Do NOT dry!
INSTALL THE APPLIANCE Remove the transit bolts (keep the bolts for future use, e.g. when moving house). stop up the holes with the stoppers enclosed unscrew the 4 transit bolts with a spanner, in the accessories bag. remove the rubber and plastic transport brackets from the sockets along with the washers and bolts.
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Anti-vibration pads Note! You can use anti-vibration pads to further reduce noise during appliance operation. The use of anti-vibration pads is optional and does not affect the correct operation of the ap- pliance. Tilt the appliance and place it on the floor (as shown in fig. 1). To protect the appliance place a soft material such as a sponge or cloth on the floor.
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Connect the water supply Use only the new hoses supplied with the machine. Do not re-use hoses. A supply hose with seals is inside the drum of the machine. Water pressure min 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar), max 1 MPa (10 bar). 1).
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Connect to power supply Electrical wall outlet where the appliance is connected must be easily accessible. Only plug the appliance into a properly installed socket with an earthing pin, Do not use an extension cord to connect the appliance, If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorised service technician, The electrical system to which the appliance is to be connected must be protected with a 10 A fuse.
FEATURES AND COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE 1. Pump filter cover 2. Washing machine door Detergent drawer 4. Control Panel 5. Water drain hose 6. Power cord Accessories: Transport opening Cold water supply pipe Operating instructions Anti-vibration pads plugs (4)
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DISPLA Y AND CONTROL PANEL 1. Programme selector dial 2. Display 3. Delay Start 4. Temperature 5. Spin 6. StainPro Button 7. Prewash / Extra Rinse Options 8. Rapid Wash 9. Start/Pause / (Add+) 5+6 My favourites 6+7 Acoustic Signal On/Off 7+8 Child Lock...
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Programme selector dial Choose the desired wash programme as required, depending on the soil level, and type and amount of laundry loaded, which ensures better results and more effective washing. Once the wash programme is started, turning the programme selector knob to another position is indicated by a beep, however it does not change the previously selected programme.
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DISPLA Y AND CONTROL PANEL Spin Button Press this button to set the spin speed when water is being pumped out of the washing machine. Press the Spin button to change the settings. Depending on the programme selected, the display shows the following values: 0 (spin off), 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400.
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Rapid Wash This option reduces the time by ⅓ in relation to the original programme duration. Water consumption is unchanged. The function is recommended when washing lightly soiled laundry. The Rapid Wash function is not available for all programmes (see Table of wash pro- grammes).
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES Drum Clean This programme is specially designed to clean the drum and drain hose. During the programme, the water is heated to a temperature of 90°C in order to sterilize the washing machine. There must be no laundry in the drum during this programme. By adding the right amount of chlorine bleach, the cleaning performance will be even better.
USE THE APPLIANCE Select Programme Set the programme selector turning it left or right. Customize the programme to your needs – you can change the temperature, spin speed, or enable additional features. Press the Start/ Pause button Delay Start To set Delay Start: Close the appliance door.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable cause/Solution The washing machine is not working Open the water valve, - clean the mesh filter on the supply hose - close the door - press the Start/ Pause button Water Leakage - Connect the water intake and drain hose correctly. The load in the appliance has not been - Replace the load evenly in the drum, clean the pump filter.
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Problem Probable cause/Solution Appliance vibrating - Check if transit bolts are removed - level the washing machine, - lock the appliance feet by tightening the nuts. Foam leaks from the detergent drawer. - Reduce the amount of detergent used - Check the water hardness and the amount of detergent used, - Use detergent according to manufacturer instruction on the box indicated for your water hardness.
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE FAUL T INDICATOR LIGHTS The appliance features an alert system that indicates ERROR CODES on the display to help locate minor operating faults and identify their cause. The ERROR CODES help locate and determine the cause. Detected errors are indicated as shown in the following table: Display indica- Reason Possible solution...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Clean the drain pump filter Clean the pump filter every 20 washes or so. Neglecting to clean the filter may result in problems with draining water from the appliance! 1). open the service filter, 2). open the filter by turning to the counter clockwise, 3).
PRACTICAL TIPS ON WASHING DETERGENTS AND LAUNDRY ADDITIVES It is recommended to use a general-purpose laundry detergent powder for the full range of temperatures according to the manufacturer's instructions on the detergent packaging. Detergents Pour the detergent into the drawer compartment marked Pour the pre-wash detergent into the drawer compart- ment marked...
FIRST WASH Before washing for the first time, put the appliance through one high temperature cycle without a load, according to the following procedure: 1). connect the washing machine to the power supply, 2). open the water valve, 3). set the programme selector dial to washing at high temperature, add a suitable detergent and press Start/Pause.
WATER HARDNESS Hard water causes scale deposition. Information about water hardness is available from the nearest water works. We recommend that you use water softener for each washing. POWER OUTAGE (PROGRAMME MEMORY) Power outage or unplugging the appliance does not cancel the set programme. The programme is memorised and resumes when power is restored.
DOOR LOCK The washing machine is equipped with a lock which prevents the door from being opened during wash cycle. Once a wash cycle is complete, the door lock is automatically released. In order to open the door during the wash program, press PAUSE button and wait to unlock the door.
For more information about the product, please refer to the EU EPREL Product Database at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu. For more informa- tion, please use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the energy label or enter the product model listed on the energy label in the EPREL search engine https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE...
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