Haier HWF5300AW User Manual

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Designed to use only HE

(High Efﬁciency) Detergent

User Manual

Guide de l’Utilisateur

Manual del Usuario

HWF5300AW

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁre or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. Always read and obey all safety messages. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this user manual.

3. This washer must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.

4. Unplug your washer before cleaning.

5. Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

6. Do not operate your washer in the presence of explosive flames.

7. Do not use the washer for commercial clothes washing.

8. Do not tamper with controls.

9. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

10. Washer must be grounded, see grounding instructions on page 2.

11. 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 such a period, before using a washing machine, 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.

12. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or

spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

13. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvent, or other flammable or explosive substances

to wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

14. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door.

15. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.

16. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

17. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless

specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

18. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer.

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19. 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.

20. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

21. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduce physical, sensory or mental capabilities, of lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

22. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the us, ours service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least 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.

Warning – Improper connections 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. Do not modify the plug provided with the washer - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

DANGER

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old

appliance, take off the door so that children may

not easily get trapped inside.

Thank you for purchasing 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. You will need it to obtain

warranty service.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounded plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

• Improper use of the plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

• Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Wiring Requirements:

• This appliance must be plugged into at least 15 AMP 120 VOLT, 60 HZ

GROUNDED OUTLET.

Note: Where a standard two-prong outlet is encountered,

it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong outlet.

Extension Cords:

We do not recommend that you use an extension cord.

Power Interruptions

Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored re-plug power cord to AC outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, clean washer before using it again.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................ 1

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................... 2

ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ............................................................. 3

PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................... 5

Front ................................................................................................. 5

Back ................................................................................................. 6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 7

Tools and Materials Required .............................................................. 7

Unpacking Your Washer .................................................................... 8

Installation .......................................................................................10

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 12

Touch Sensitive Control Panel ............................................................ 12

Washer Operating Procedure ............................................................ 14

Features .......................................................................................... 15

Cycles ...........................................................................................15

Normal Washing Sounds .................................................................. 16

CYCLE SELECTION ........................................................................ 17

WASHING METHODS................................................................... 18

Using the Dispenser ......................................................................... 19

CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE .....................................................21

Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................... 21

Moving and Vacationing and Storage ................................................ 23

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 24

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ......................................................... 27

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................... 28

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PARTS AND FEATURES

FRONT

1. Detergent / Bleach / Softener Dispenser

2. See-through Glass Door

3. Button / Coin Trap Cover

4. Control Panel

5. Door Handle

6. Adjustable Leveling Legs (2)

PARTS AND FEATURES

BACK

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1. Top Cover

2. Brace

3. Power Cord

4. Transportation Bolt (2 Per Brace)

5. Air Vent for Safety

6. Water Inlet Valve (C & H)

7. Drain Hose Connection

8. Transportation Bolt (2 Per Brace)

9. Back Cover

10. Hose Clip (3)

11. Adjustable Leveling Legs (2)

12. Cap (4)

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USER MANUAL

Energy Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

You will need to have the following tools to help you in the installation of your washer:

• Scissors

• Standard Screwdriver

• Pliers

• Wrench

• Tape Measure

• Gloves

• Level

Accessories Supplied Quantity

1. Hot & Cold Water Inlet Hoses

2. Flat Water Inlet Hose Washers (Already Installed in each end of water inlet hoses)

3. User Manual

4. Energy Label

5. Drain Hose Holder

6. Tie Strap1

7. Clamp for drain hose 1

8. Drain Hose 1

9. Bottom Cover 1

10. Bolts to Install Bottom Cover 8

11. Wrench 1

2 4

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 1

6 7 8

9 10

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UNPACKING YOUR APPLIANCE

WARNING: Two or more people may be needed to install and move the appliance.

Follow the procedure below to unpack your washer remove packing materials.

As shown in the figure, remove all the packing materials. Upon opening of the package, water drops may be seen on the plastic bag and the porthole. This is a normal phenomenon resulting from water tests in the factory.

1-Base (1)

2-Front post (2)

3-Sleeve (1)

4-Stepper (1)

5-Back pad (2)

6-Spacer Pad (2)

7-Back Post (2)

8-Package carton(1)

9-Adhesive tape (2)

10-Package bag (1)

NOTE: 1. A bottom cover is wrapped in the stepper.

2. Be careful while handling the bottom cover.

3. Remove all anti-scratch film from the washer.

WARNING: To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep the package bag and

the accessories bag away from children.

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