Black+Decker BPWM09W Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
0.9 CU. FT. PORTABLE WASHING MACHINE
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CONTENTS
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Installation Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................................................6-7
Grounding Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Usage and Maintenance Warnings and Cautions ..................................................................................................8-11
SET UP & USE
Parts & Features ........................................................................................................................................................................13
Installation Guide ................................................................................................................................................................15-19
Operation Guide ............................................................................................................................................................... 20-23
CLEANING & CARE ............................................................................................................................................. 24
TROUBLE SHOOTING & WARRANTY
Before You Call For Service ................................................................................................................................................25
Customer Service.....................................................................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................................................25
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................25
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SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death
WARNING
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death
CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this owner’s
Manual.
3. Before use, the washer must be properly installed as described in this manual.
4. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment
manufacturer.
5. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give o vapors that could ignite or explode.
6. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
7. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid of the
washing compartment.
8. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or
freezing temperatures.
10. Do not tamper with the controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless it is specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in
published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry
out.
12. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash water. These substances give o vapors that could ignite
or explode.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT
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SAFETY INFORMATION
13. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used for 2 weeks or more, before using a
washer or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
14. Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible
materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
15. Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer. Items contaminated
with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to
catch fire.
16. This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in
RVs, aircraft, etc.
17. Turn o the water faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be left for
an extended period of time, such as during vacations.
18. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suocation!
Keep all package away from children.
19. Always check the inside of the washer for foreign objects before loading laundry.
Keep the lid closed when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Plug the power cord into an AC 120V/60Hz wall socket rated at 15amps or higher.
Use the socket for this washer only.
2. Do not use an extension cord.
- Sharing a wall socket with other appliance, using a power strip, or extending the
power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current match the product’s
specifications. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
3. Have this appliance installed by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems with the
product, or injury.
4. Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power plug
terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
5. Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord
runs towards the floor.
- If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric
wires within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or
fire.
6. Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged power
plug, or loosen wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
7. Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
8. Do not twist or tie the power cord.
9. Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on the
power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the power cord into
the space behind the appliance.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
10. Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power plug.
- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
11. If the power plug or power cord are damaged, contact your nearest service
center.
12. Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable material.
13. Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a location
exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
14. Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
15. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and re-installed by a
qualified service technician.
- Failing to follow this warning may result in electric shock or fire.
16. Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a level and solid floor that can support
its weight.
- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the
product.
17. The washer is heavy. Two or more people may be needed to install and move the
appliance.
- Failing to do so may result in bodily or other injuries.
18. Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below
freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
- Failing to do so may result in serious leak damage.
19. Position the appliance so that the power plug is easily accessible.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
20. To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry recommended safety
glasses.
- Failing to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual may result in property
damage, or injury to persons.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunctionor breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of the last
resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if:
1) The grounding instructions are not completely understood.
2) You are unsure that the appliance is properly grounded.
3) You have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as
to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. If the appliance is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest
service center.
2. If the appliance emits a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the
power plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
3. In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the area
immediately. Do not turn any appliance or light on or o.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
4. Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner,
alcohol, dry cleaning detergent or other flammable or explosive substances.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.
5. Do not force the washer lid open while the washer is operating (hightemperature
washing / drying / spinning).
- Water flowing out of the washer may cause burns or cause the floor to be
slippery. This may result in injury.
- Forcing the lid open can damage the product or cause injury.
6. Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom
of the washer before using it.
7. Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer.
- This may result in injury.
8. Do not attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord
or plug.
- This may result in electric shock, fire or death.
9. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
10. Do not turn the appliance o by unplugging the power plug while the washer is in
operation.
- Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result
in electric shock or fire.
11. Keep all packaging material well out of the reach of children, as packaging
materials can be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over its head, it may suocate.
12. Do not let children or inrm persons use this washer unsupervised.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
USAGE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNINGS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
13. Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify the appliance yourself.
- Do not use any fuse (such as cooper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard
fuse.
- If you need to repair or reinstall the appliance, contact your nearest service
center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, re, problems with the product, or
injury.
14. If any foreign substance such as water enters the appliance in any area other than
the tub, unplug the power plug and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
15. If the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and oods the appliance,
unplug the power plug.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
16. Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
- Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, result in serious injury.
17. Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading,
or adding items, press the START/PAUSE button and allow the basket to come
to complete stop before reaching inside.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, injury or re.
18. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them
the proper, safe use of all appliances.
- Failing to do so may result in serious injury to persons.
19. Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. Observe all warnings on product
labels and follow to do.
- Failing to do so may result in serious injury to persons.
20. Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user
maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this
appliance from the power supply.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, injury or re.
21. Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it.
22. Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance.
- This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock or re.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of
time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or re.
2. Keep hands and foreign objects clear of the lid and latch area when closing the
lid.
- Failing to do so may result in personal injury.
3. If the washer is contaminated by a foreign substance such as detergent, dirt, food
waste, etc., unplug the power plug and clean the washer with a damp, soft cloth.
- Failing to do so may result in discoloration, deformation, damage or rust.
4. The clear portion of the lid can be broken by a strong impact. Take care when
using the washer.
- If the clear portion is cracked or broken, it may result in injury.
5. After a water supply failure or when reconnecting the water supply hose, open
the faucet slowly.
6. Open the faucet slowly after a long period of non-use.
- The air pressure in the water supply hose or the water pipe may result in
damage to a part or in water leakage.
7. If a drain error occurs during an operation, check if there is a draining problem.
- If the washer is used when it is ooded because of a draining problem, it may
result in electric shock or re due to electric leakage.
8. Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer.
- This may result in injury.
9. Insert the laundry into the washer completely so that laundry does not get
caught in the lid.
- If laundry gets caught in the lid, it may result in damage to the laundry or the
washer, or result in water leakage.
10. Ensure that the faucet is turned off when the washer is not being used.
- Ensure that the water supply hose connectors are properly tightened.
- Failing to do so may result in property damage or injury.
11. Open the faucet and check if the water supply hose connector is rmly tightened
and that there is no water leaking before using the product.
- If the water supply hose connectors are loose, it may result in water leakage.
12. Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects (such as laundry, lighted
candles, lighted cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on the
appliance.
- This may result in electric shock, re, problems with the product, or injury.
13. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
USAGE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTIONS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
14. Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto the surface of the
appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also result in electric shock, re, or
problems with the product.
15. Do not place an object that generates an electromagnetic eld near the washer.
- This may result in injury due to a malfunction.
16. Since the water drained during a high temperature wash or drying cycle is hot, do
not touch the water.
- This may result in burns or injury.
17. Do not wash, spin, or dry water-proof seats, mats, or clothing.
- Do not wash thick, hard mats even if the washer mark is on the care label.
- This may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, oor, or clothing due to
abnormal vibrations.
18. Do not operate the washer when detergent dispenser is removed.
- This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage.
19. Do not insert your hand into the detergent dispenser after opening it.
- This may result in injury as your hand may be caught.
20. Do not place any non-laundry objects, such as shoes, food waste, or animals into
the washer.
- This can cause abnormal vibrations that can damage the washer, and, in the
case of pets, cause severe injury or death.
21. Do not press the buttons using sharp objects such as pins, knifes, ngernails, etc.
- This may result in electric shock or injury.
22. Do not wash laundry contaminated by oils, creams, or lotions usually found in
skincare shops or massage clinics.
- This may result in the rubber seal becoming deformed and water leakage.
23. Ensure that the water inlet pipe is connected and the tap is opened before
washing clothes.
24. Do not leave metal objects (safety pins, hair pins, etc.) or bleach in the tub for
long periods of time.
- This may cause the tub to rust.
- If rust appears on the surface of the tub, apply a neutral cleansing agent to the
surface and use a sponge to clean it. Never use a metal brush.
25. Do not use hot water from water cooling/heating devices.
- This may result in problems with the washer.
26. Do not use natural hand-washing soap in the washer.
- If it hardens and accumulates inside the washer, it may cause problems with the
product, discoloration, rust, or bad odors.
27. Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net.
- Failing to do so may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations.
- Place smaller items, such as lace socks and lingerie in the washing net.
28. Do not use hardened detergent.
- If it accumulates inside the washer, it may result in water leakage.
29. Do not wash throw rugs or doormats.
- If you wash throw rugs or doormats, the sand will accumulate inside the washer.
- It may result in error such as no draining.
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