Haier XQB60-91AF User Manual

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Automatic

Washing Machine

User Manual-

Model #

XQB60-91AF

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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 basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

3. Use only detergents or softeners recommended for use in this appliance and keep them out of the reach of children.

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

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

6. Replace immediately worn power cords, loose plugs/power outlets.

7. Unplug your appliance before cleaning or before making any repairs.

8. If your old appliance 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 appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.

10. Do not use this appliance 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 this appliance 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 is moving. Let it come to a complete stop before use.

14. The appliance loading door must be closed when tub is spinning.

15. Do not operate your appliance when parts are missing or parts are broken.

16. Do not use this appliance for commercial clothes washing.

17. Do not operate this appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

18. Do not tamper with controls.

19. To reduce risk of injury do not allow children to play in or on the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

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20. This appliance must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical supply.

21. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PLUG. If you do not have a three-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 then 2 weeks. This could be explosive and can explode under certain circumstances. If this is the case, before using this appliance turn on all the hot faucets 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.

23. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-repair instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.

24. To reduce the risk or electric shock or fire, do not use extension cords or adapters to connect the unit to electrical power source.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Future Use

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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Table Of Contents

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

Understanding Your “Hand Wash” Washer..............................................4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................5

Parts and Features..............................................................................5-6

Operations ............................................................................................7

Normal Operating Sounds....................................................................16

Care and Cleaning Guide ............................................................17

Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................17

Moving and Vacationing ......................................................................18

Storage of Your Washer ......................................................................18

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Troubleshooting..............................................................................19

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................22

Tools and Materials Required................................................................22

Unpacking Your Washer ......................................................................23

Leveling Your Washer ..........................................................................23

Steps for Installation ............................................................................24

Installing Quick Sink Adapter................................................................26

Electrical Connections ....................................................................28

Grounding Instructions..........................................................................28

Power Interruptions ..............................................................................28

Warranty ........................................................................................29

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Understanding Your "Hand Wash" Washer

Hand-Wash System:

The convenient top loading format with no central agitator gives you more usable space and cleans your clothes gently. The special designed pulsator at the bottom of the washer creates a cascading motion to gently lift and bounce clothes through a continuous waterfall. Because of this unique wash motion of the pulsator, you can wash many delicate washables that you previously might have washed by hand.

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Cascading Water Fall:

Series of small water falls moving through the clothes in clockwise direction going from lower surface to upper surface removing soil and residue from the clothes to give the best cleaning result.

Omni-Direction Flow:

To give you the optimum cleaning result for your clothes, the pulsator moves in both clockwise and counter clockwise direction every couple of seconds throughout the wash cycle. Your clothes are being folded and unfolded during this process to remove the soil and stain out of your clothes. This gentle, but effective process protects your clothes from wear and tear.

Pendulum Wash:

The water is being sprayed from the left to right direction during the wash and rinse cycle to give you the best cleaning results for your clothes.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Features

1. Folding Top Lid

2. Detergent/Softener Dispenser

3. Control Panel

4. Balance Display (Leveling Indicator)

5. Lint Filter

6. Pulsator

7. Washer Cabinet

8. Front Leveling Legs

9. Inner Tub

10. Cabinet Handle (Located on both sides of the washer)

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1. Cold Water Inlet Valve

2. Hot Water Inlet Valve

3. Drain Hose Connection

4. Rear Leveling Legs

5. Power Cord (115 Volt / 60 Hz)

6. Power Cord Holder Clip

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OPERATIONS

Understanding the Control Panel

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Power Button: (1)

• Press the button once to operate the washer. Press the button once again to turn the washer "OFF".

Start/Pause Button: (2)

• Press this button once to start the wash process. Press this button once again to pause the activity during the wash cycle. (See pg. 14 under "Start/Pause Button" section for more details)

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Select Button: (3)

• "Select Button" will let you select your desired cycle program. There are four options to select from in this mode: Soak, Wash, Rinse and Spin. Simply press the select button to go up and down. (See pg. 12 under "Wash Cycle Options" section for more details)

Wash Cycle Button: (4)

• "Wash Cycle" button will let you select your desired wash cycles. For your convenience, there are four fabric care wash cycles programmed in this mode: Normal, Synthetic, Gentle and Quick. (See pg. 11-12 under "Selecting Wash Cycle" section for more details)

Delay Start Button: (5)

• This convenient feature lets you delay the start of the wash cycle between 2 to 24 hours. Press the "Delay Start" to choose the number of hours you want to delay the start of the cycle. (See pg. 15 under "Delay Start Button" section for more details)

Current Button: (6)

• This button allows you to select current level from Soft to Strong position for selected cycles. Press the current button to go up and down the levels. (See pg. 12 under "Selecting Current Level" section for more details)

Water Level Button: (7)

• Press the button to go up and down to select the proper water level setting option.For your convenience, you can select from 1 to 10 water level setting depending upon the cycle type. (See pg. 13 under "Selecting Water Level" section for more details)

Temperature Select Button: (8)

• You can select your desired temperature depending upon the fabric types by simply pressing the "Temp Select" button to go up and down to select the proper option. For your convenience, there are three temperature options: Cold/Cold, Warm/Warm and Hot/Cold. (See pg. 14 under "Selecting Wash/Rinse Temperature" section for more details)

Balance Display (Leveling Indicator): (9)

• Balance Display is located at the front top on the upper left corner. This display shows if the washer is leveled properly. (See pg. 23 under "Balance Display" section for more details)

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Understanding the Function Light Indicator:

• The function "display light" indicates selected feature is "ON" or the cycle is about to begin.

• During the wash cycle, "flashing light" indicates current running program.

• Rapidly flashing light indicates that the washer is not operating properly.

Note: Refer to troubleshooting guide for "Error Code" explanation.

Loading the Washer:

• Load each item loosely.

• Separate the white and colored clothes. Separate heavy fabrics from light fabrics.

• Carefully check all pockets and cuffs for small items. They can easily slide in to the tub and may damage the tub.

• Pre-treat all stains and heavily soiled areas for best results.

• Do not overload your washer.

• Close the door properly after loading the clothes.

• When loading wet items, keep water level high enough so items can float easily in the water and unit may not go off balance.

Proper Use of Dispenser:

The detergent dispenser is located inside the washer at the upper middle center part of the drum under the washer door. Open the dispenser by pulling it out. You will see that there are two compartments.

Right Compartment: This is used for fabric softener. Left Compartment: This is used for wash detergent.

Right CompartmentLeft Compartment

Note: The detergent will be mixed with the water automatically during the

cycle at the proper time.

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