haier HLT364XXQ User Manual [en, es, fr]
Top Load Clothes Washer
Machine a laver
Lavadora de ropa con carga superior
User Manual
Model # HLT364XXQ, GWT900AW, GWT800AW, GWT700AW
Guide de l’Utilisateur
Modéle # HLT364XXQ, GWT900AW, GWT800AW, GWT700AW
Manual del Usuario
Para Modelo de # HLT364XXQ, GWT900AW, GWT800AW, GWT700AW
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your appliance, follow the basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
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use and care guide.
3. Use only detergents or softeners recommended for use in a clothes
washer and keep them out of the reach of children.
4. This washer must be properly installed in accordance with the
installation instructions before it is used.
5. Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord. Always
grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Replace immediately worn power cords, loose plugs/power outlets.
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7. Unplug your washer before cleaning.
8. If your old washer is not being used, we recommend that you remove
the door. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
9. Do not operate your washer in the presence of explosive flames.
10. Do not use washer to wash clothes soaked, spotted or washed in
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or any other explosive or flammable
substances that could ignite and explode.
11. Clothes or rags used to clean flammable or explosive materials
should not be washed in the washer till all traces of this material has
been removed, to avoid an accident.
12. Do not add or mix any flammable or explosive substances to the
wash.
13. Do not try to remove clothes while the tub or the agitator is moving.
Let it come to a complete stop before use.
14. Washer loading door must be closed when agitator and tub is
spinning.
15. Do not operate your washer when parts are missing or parts are
broken.
16. Do not use the washer for commercial clothes washing.
17. Do not operate washer unless all enclosure panels are properly in
place.
18. Do not tamper with controls.
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19. To reduce risk of injury do not allow children to play in or on the
washer.
20. Washer must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the correct
electrical supply.
21. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock or fire.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PLUG. If you do not
have a 3-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a certified
electrician install the proper receptacle. The wall receptacle MUST be
properly grounded.
22. Hydrogen gas may be produced if the water heater has not been
used in more than 2 weeks. This could be explosive and can explode
under certain circumstances. If this is the case, before using the
washer, turn on all the hot water faucet’s and let the hot water run
for a few minutes. This will let the trapped hydrogen escape. During
this process do not turn on an electric appliance, smoke, light a
match/lighter or use a flame to avoid an accident, as hydrogen gas
is flammable and can explode.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old
washer, take off the door so that
children may not easily get trapped inside.
Thank you for using our Haier
product. This easy-to-use manual
will guide you in getting the best
use of your washer.
Remember to record the model and
serial number. They are on a label
in back of the washer.
Staple your receipt to your manual.
ou will need it to obtain warranty service.
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Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
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Table Of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................1
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Parts and Features................................................................................4
Operations ..........................................................................................5
Normal Operating Sounds ..................................................................7
Lint Filter..............................................................................................8
Safety Lid Switch ..................................................................................8
CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE
Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................9
Moving and Vacationing ......................................................................9
Storage of your Washer........................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Materials Required..............................................................12
Unpacking your Washer ....................................................................13
Leveling your Washer ........................................................................13
Steps for Installation ..........................................................................14
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Grounding Instructions ......................................................................16
Power Interruptions ............................................................................16
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WARRANTY
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Parts and Features
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1. Top Lid
2. Control Panel
3. Control Panel Seat
4. Cabinet
5. Leveling Legs
6. Inner Cover
7. Door Switch
Bleach Injection Inlet
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9. Front Panel
10. Filter, Filter Cover
11. Outer Tub Cover
12. Balance Ring
13. Inner Tub
14. Stick
15. Pulsator
16. Drain Hose joint
17. Power Cord (120Volt/60Hz)
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19. Hot Water Inlet Valve
20. Back Cover
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Operations
Features may vary per model.
Note:
Delay Start
• When not activated, the display shows a cycles’ remaining time through the
wash process.
• When Delay Start is selected, the indicator light will display a minimum delay
of 2 hours. Push button once for every additional 1 hour delay for up to 24
hours.
Cycles
• Normal - For regular washing, such as cotton.
• Heavy - For washing bigger, thicker and heavily soiled laundry.
• Whites - For washing cotton fabrics and whites
• Colors - For washing color fabrics.
• Quick - For quick washing of lightly soiled laundry.
• Delicate - For washing of delicate fabrics.
• Hand Wash - To have hand wash effect on clothes.
• Wrinkle Control - For reducing wrinkles.
• Custom Cycle - To maintain prior settings in memory.
Process Select
This is to select a wash process.
• Soak will not work in the Hand Wash, Delicates and Quick Cycles.
• Water level indicator will shut off if only Spin is selected.
Extra Rinse
• Once a program is selected press the Process Select button to have 2nd Rinse.
The washer will add a 2nd rinse.
Soak
• Selecting this function will allow heavily soiled clothes to soak. No agitation
occurs until washer begins “wash” cycle.
Wash Speed / Spin Speed
• To select wash or spin speed.
Water Level
ater levels may be set at the beginning of the wash or in pause.
• W
• During Soak, Wash or Rinse, press this button to manually replenish water.
Release for the water to stop. Function automatically is inactive when water
reaches the overflow protection level.
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Cycle Signal
• Signal volume can be adjusted soft–loud or off.
Soil Level
• Select clothes soil level.
• Wash cycle increases 2 minutes for each level increased.
Temperature Wash / Rinse
• To select inlet water temperature for wash and rinse.
Auto Temp Control
• Models with this feature will automatically adjust water to the proper
temperature.
Power Off
• If washer is ON push button once to shut off the power.
Start / Pause
• Once washer is powered and selections are chosen, push this button once to
start the wash.
• While unit is working, push this button once to pause it.
• If unit is in pause mode, push this button once to resume operation.
Delay Start Indicator
• Indicates remaining minutes when cycle is in progress.
• Indicates remaining hours during delay process.
• Indicates faults codes or conditions that are not normal.
Time List of Each Program (minute)
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PROGRAM TOTAL TIME (min)
Including Soak Not Including Soak
Whites About 75-81 About 45-51
Heavy About 77-83 About 47-53
Normal About 59-69 About 39-49
Quick Wash About 25
Delicate About 36-42
Hand Wash About 38-44
Note: Total time may be affected by water inlet and drain time. It may also be
affected by the water pressure. Normal, Heavy and Cotton programs
could combine the process of soak during which the washing machine
first soaks for about 20-30 minutes with slight agitation after water filling
and then begins to wash.
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Loading the Washer
• Load each item loosely.
• Separate the white and colored clothes. Separate heavy clothes from light
clothes.
• Carefully check all pockets and cuffs for small items. They can easily slide into
the tub and may damage the tub.
• Pre-treat all stains and heavily soiled areas for best results.
• Do not overload your washer.
• When loading wet items, keep water level high enough so items can float
easily in the water.
• Close the door properly after loading the clothes. If you keep the lid up, the
agitation will not start.
Proper Use of Detergent
• It is good washing practice to add the detergent to the water before you add
the clothes so that the detergent can work effectively on you clothes.
• It is recommended to use HE (High Efficiency Detergent). This washer needs
less suds to give good wash performance.
Note: You can use less or more detergent depending on the size of the load,
water type in your living area whether it is soft or hard and whether the
clothes are heavily soiled or lightly soiled.
Bleach Dispenser
• Bleach dispenser is located on front corner under the
loading door.
• Pour in recommended amount of bleach into dispenser
during the first wash fill.
Note: Use only liquid bleach in dispenser.
Warning: • Be careful not to spill undiluted bleach on the washer cabinet or
your clothes. As it is a strong chemical, it may damage some of you
clothes or the finish of the washer if not properly diluted.
• Use the manufacturer’s chart, on product container for
recommended use of liquid or powder bleach.
Normal Operating Sounds
The following sounds are normally heard during the operation of the washer:
umbling sounds: This is normal as the heavy wet clothes in the washer are
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continuously being tossed around.
• Air rushing noise: This happens when the washer tub spins at very high RPM.
• Wash and Rinse cycles going on and off will also make clicking sounds.
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Lint Filter
• The lint filter must be used during washing
• It must be cleaned after each wash.
1. Take off the lint filter. Pull up the lint filter from the
inner tub.
2. Remove the lint filter.
3. Reinstall the lint filter.
Install the Inner Cover
1. Open the top lid of the washing machine.
2. Put the inner cover component on the outer tub cover, aiming the inner cover
shaft to the installation hole of the corresponding outer tub cover shaft groove.
3. Insert the inner cover shaft of one side into the corresponding outer tub cover
shaft groove, then push the other inner cover shaft into the corresponding
outer tub cover shaft groove.
4. Do not disassemble after installation.
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CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE
Warning:
Always unplug your washer to avoid electric shock before cleaning.
Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury. Before using
cleaning products, always read and follow manufacture’s instructions
and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.
Cleaning & Maintenance
• Use only damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning control panel.
• To avoid any kind of damage to cabinet finish, wipe washer cabinet as needed.
If you spill liquid/powdered softener, bleach or detergent on the cabinet, wipe
cabinet immediately because it can damage the finish.
• Do not use any abrasive, harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach,
concentrated detergent, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these
chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your washer.
• Remove pins or other sharp objects from clothes to prevent scratching of
interior parts.
• Leave lid open after you are done washing to allow inside of washer to dry
and prevent bad odors.
Moving & Vacationing
• Turn off water supply faucet’s and disconnect hoses. Drain water from all
hoses. This will prevent from damaging due to water leakage if the hoses accidentally get ruptured or they become loose.
• Disconnect electrical plug.
• Dry inner wash tub. If moving washer, disconnect drain hose.
• Turn the leveling legs clockwise all the way in.
• Move and store your washer in upright position only.
• To prevent mold or mildew, leave lid open so moisture inside machine can
evaporate.
Storage of Your Washer in Cold Environment
• The washer must be stored at room temperature.
• If you just got delivery of a washer when outside temperature is below freezing,
do not operate until washer has warmed to room temperature.
• Do no install or operate your washer where room temperature is below
freezing.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Washer does not operate:
• Check if unit is plugged in.
• Check if the electrical wall receptacle is of proper voltage.
• Check if the circuit breaker needs to be reset or if the fuse needs to be
replaced.
• Check if the washer is overloaded: load may need to be re-balanced and
clothes may need to be redistributed.
• Check if the lid is open. You may have to close the lid properly.
• The washer pauses in some cycles. This is normal in delicate of hand-washable
cycle, which has short soak period where your clothes are being soaked for
very short period of time. You will not hear washer operation for a short period of time. When the soak time is over, it will start automatically.
Problems with water:
• Not enough water coming out: Water faucet may need to be turned on fully.
Water hoses may be tangled up . Straighten up hoses. Check water level
selection, it may need to be readjusted.
• Water temperature is incorrect: Check your water heater temperature. Hot
water needs to be at a temperature at least 120ºF - 140ºF (49ºC - 60ºC).
Check to make sure the inlet hoses are properly connected. (e.g. hot to hot
and cold to cold.)
• Water leaks: This is due to not properly installing drain hose or fill hoses. Your
home drain may be clogged or having constant waster pressure. You may
need to tighten hoses, check the plumbing or call a plumber.
• Water will not drain: This is due to not installing your drain hose properly. You
may need to connect the drain hose properly. Check the position of the drain
hose. In order to drain properly, make sure that top of drain outlet is less then
4 ft. (1.2m) above the floor.
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Washer is making noise:
• Washer may need to be reinstalled. (Check washer installation section.)
• Washer load may need to be re-balanced, as the load may be uneven.
• Coins, loose change, buttons or other heavy objects could make noise (read
Operation Guide – Normal Operating Sounds.)
• Squealing Sounds: Due to overloaded wash tub.
• Vibration Noises: Due to not leveling washer properly on the floor and uneven
distribution of clothes in the tub.
Problems with clothes:
• Clothes are too wrinkled: this is due to improper sorting, overloading and
washing in too hot water repeatedly. Avoid overloading and resort your load.
Do not mix heavy clothes such as work clothes with light clothes such as blouses, light shirts and delicate items. You may need to wash in warm or cold
water.
• Have soap residue: detergent may not be dissolving in water. Check water
temperature or you need to add detergent as wash tub is being filled with
water before you load your clothes to avoid soap residue on clothes.
• Spots or stains on your clothes: this is due to incorrect use of fabric softener.
You many need to read proper instructions on the container and follow proper
directions for using the softener.
• Clothes are grayed or yellowed: this is due to not pouring enough detergent
for large loads. you may have to add more detergent to the load.
• Clothes are ripped and have holes/excessive wear and tear: this is due to
sharp objects such as pins and belt buckles left in pockets. You will need to
remove small loose sharp objects. Fasten belts, zippers, metal snaps etc.
Check if you are using undiluted bleach. never add undiluted bleach to wash.
Notes:
Trouble Codes Reason
E0 Top lid not closed during delay start sequence
E1 Blockage of drain hose.
E2 Top lid not closed during wash operation
E3 The washer is out of balance
E4 Water inlet valve closed
The water pressure is too low
E5 The water level sensor fault - Call service
E7 The communication fault - Call service
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Materials Required
You will need to have following tools to help you in the installation of
your washer:
• Pliers
• Wrench
• Tape Measure
• Gloves
• Level
Accessories Supplied Quantity
1. Hot & Cold water inlets 2
2. Drain Hose Hook 1
3. Drain Hose Clamp 1
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4. Outer Drain Hose 1
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Unpacking Your Washer
• Remove all packing materials. This includes the foam base and all adhesive
tape holding the washer accessories inside and outside.
• Open the top lid to remove the styrofoam drum brace. Pull to remove.
Note: Save drum brace. Reinstall when moving the washer.
• Inspect and remove any remains of packing, tape or printed materials before
using the washer.
Leveling Your Washer
• Your washer has 4 leveling legs; which are located on the four bottom corners.
After properly placing your washer in its final position, you can level your
washer.
• Leveling legs can be adjusted by turning them counterclockwise to raise your
washer or turning them clockwise to lower your washer.
Warning: Leveling of washer is very important to prevent vibration during spin.
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Steps for Installation
• Select a suitable location for the washer on a hard even surface away from
direct sunlight or heat source e.g. radiators, baseboard heaters, cooking
appliances etc. Any floor unevenness should be corrected with the leveling
legs located on the bottom corners of the washer. The washer must be placed
at room temperature. You must not place washer where the temperature is at
below freezing.
Installing Your Washer
Read installation instructions carefully before installation.
Caution: If, after completing these steps, you are unsure that unit is properly
installed, contact a qualified installer. To ensure that your washer is
properly installed it is recommended that it be installed by a certified
installer.
1. Insert a new flat washer into each end of the water inlet hoses. Firmly put the
washer in the coupling.
Note: You may have to use pliers to tighten the coupling.
Do not over tighten because you may cause damage to the valve.
2. Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the hot and cold water faucet.
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3. Connect the other end to their respective washer inlet located at the rear of
the washer.
Note: Hot water needs to be at a temperature of at least 120ºF - 140ºF. (49ºC
- 60ºC) for the soap to dissolve and to avoid soap residue remaining on
clothes.
4. Using the drain hose clamp. attach the drain hose to the unit as shown below.
Install the drain hose hook to the outer drain hose tube.
5. Plug in the washer to a regular 120 volt / 60 Hz, 15 amp outlet.
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