SWF14843 SWF12843 SWF14743 SWF12743 .................................................... .................................................
www.simpson.com.au CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................... 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 6 CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................ 7 BEFORE FIRST USE ...................................................................................... 12 DAILY USE ...............
1. SAFETY INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF USE This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: Farm houses By clients in serviced apartments, holiday apartments and residential type environments. In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings.
www.simpson.com.au This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Do not use your washing machine to wash articles with whalebones, material without hems or torn material. Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply after use, clean and maintenance.
1.3 USE This appliance is designed for domestic use. It must not be used for purposes other than those for which it was designed. Only wash fabrics which are designed to be machine washed. Follow the instructions on each garment label. Do not overload the appliance. See the relevant section in the user manual. Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust, and grass before washing.
www.simpson.com.au 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 1 Worktop 2 Detergent/Softener Dispenser 3 Control Panel 4 Door Handle 5 Door 4 13 5 14 6 6 Level Adjustment Feet (Front) 7 Mains Cable 8 Water Inlet Hose 9 Water Drain Hose 10 Hose Support (2pcs) 11 Transit Bolts (3pcs) 12 Level Adjustment Feet (Back) 13 Rating Label 7 14 Drum Leaf Lifter ACCESSORIES 9 11 8 10 12 Plastic caps To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet after the removal of the transit bolts.
3. CONTROL PANEL 3.1 Control Panel Description 1 2 3 9 4 10 5 7 6 8 * Picture of control panel model: SWF14843, SWF14743 1 On/Off Button 4 On/Off button is used to turn on and turn off your washing machine. 2 Program Touchpad ( ) Press this touchpad to select the washing program. The relevant light will light up.
www.simpson.com.au 5 Settings Touchpad ( ) Press this touchpad, if you want your laundry to be washed with special functions. The relevant light will light up. Different options can be combined which is dependent on the program selected. Time Save With this option you can decrease the program duration. Use this option for items with light soil or items to refresh. This option will reduce the working time and the number of rinses.
Alarm Codes If you wish to modify or cancel Delay End option after starting the program, follow the steps below: - set the washing machine to PAUSE by pressing “Start/Pause” touchpad; - deselect this option by pressing Delay End once; - press the “Start/Pause” to start the program. 7 Start/Pause Touchpad ( In the event of operating problems, some alarm codes can be displayed, for example . (See “Troubleshooting”.
www.simpson.com.au Select this option to add rinsing phases to a program. To set “Rinse Plus” option: Press and hold “ ” and “ ” touchpads at the same time until the LED “ ” lights up. To deactivate press and hold these 2 touchpads at the same ” goes off. time until the LED “ NOTE: - This function increases the program duration. - This function remains enabled even after the appliance is switched off. 3.2 Enabling/Disabling Buzzer Sounds The buzzer sounds operate when: - The program is completed.
3.3 Programs + Options (continue) Bedding; Cold to 40 °C Special program for one synthetic blanket, duvet, bedspread and so on. Model SWF14843, SWF12843: Model SWF14843, SWF14743: Model SWF14743, SWF12743: Model SWF12843, SWF12743: Model SWF14843, SWF12843: Model SWF14843, SWF14743: Model SWF14743, SWF12743: Model SWF12843, SWF12743: Model Specially tested SWF14843, program for SWF12843: woollen garments 2.
www.simpson.com.au 4. BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Ensure that the electrical and water connections comply with the installation instructions. 2. Put 2 litres of water in the detergent compartment for washing phase. This activates the drain system. 3. Select “Whites” cycle at 90 °C, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub then start the machine. 5. DAILY USE Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. Turn the water tap on. 5.
3. Place the laundry in the drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as much as possible. Step 2 - Using Detergent And Additives 1. Detergent Dispenser Drawer The detergent dispenser is divided into two compartments. - Compartment “DETERGENT” This compartment is used for detergent on all programs. - Compartment “SOFTENER” This compartment is used for fabric conditioner and starching agent. 4. Close the door and make sure that no laundry remains between the seal and the door.
www.simpson.com.au Position up: for powder detergent (factory setting). - If required, pour fabric softener into the compartment marked (the amount used must not exceed the “MAX” mark in the drawer). When you use the liquid detergent: - Do not use gelatinous or thick liquid detergents. - Do not put more liquid than the maximum level. - Do not set the DELAY END. 2. Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener; - Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Step 3 - Setting A Program For Washing Pess the Spin “ ” and the temperature “ ” touchpads repeatedly to change the spin speed and temperature. 1. 4. Press the On/Off button to turn on the washing machine. The indicator of the “Start/Pause” touchpad flashes. 2. Press the Program touchpad, to choose the wash program you require. (For more information about washing programs, please see page 10) - The relevant light will light up. - The display shows the program duration. 3.
www.simpson.com.au 5.2 Interruption Of A Program To pause press Start/Pause. The indicator will start flashing. Press the Start/Pause again. The program will continue. 5.3 Changing A Program Changing a running program is possible only by switching off the appliance. Press the “On/Off” button to cancel the program and to turn off the appliance. Press the “On/Off” button again to start the appliance. Now, you can set a new washing program. The appliance will not drain the water. 5.
Alternatively, before pressing the “Start/Pause” touchpad, you can press the “Spin ” touchpad to change the spin speed. You can select “No Spin”, if you want the machine to only drain the water. 2. When the program is completed and the door lock indicator “ ” goes off, you can open the door. 3. Press the “On/Off” button to deactivate the appliance. After approximately 18 hours if you do not press Start/Pause touchpad, the appliance will drain and spin automatically (except for Wool/Handwash program) .
www.simpson.com.au 6. WASHING HINTS 6.1 Sorting The Laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. 6.2 Temperatures For heavily or normally soiled white cottons and 90°C linen (e.g. teacloths, towels, tablecloths, sheets...). For normally soiled, colourfast garments (e.g. shirts, night dresses, 60°C pyjamas....
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a rust removing product used in cold water. Be careful with rust stains which are not recent since the cellulose structure will already have been damaged and the fabric tends to hole. Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well (whites and fast coloureds only). Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach (whites and fast coloureds only). Ball point pen and glue: moisten with acetone (*), lay the garment on a soft cloth and dab the stain.
www.simpson.com.au Any fabric softener or starching additives must be poured into the compartment marked “ ” before starting the wash program. Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the MAX mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Do not spray stain pre-treatment products (e.g. Preen) on or near the machine, as it can attack plastic materials reducing its life. 6.
7. INTERNATIONAL WASH CODE SYMBOLS These symbols appear on fabric labels, in order to help you choose the best way to treat your laundry. Energetic wash Max. wash Max. wash temperature temperature 95 °C 60 °C Max. wash temperature 40 °C Max. wash temperature 30 °C DO NOT wash at all Hand wash Delicate wash Bleaching Bleach in cold water Ironing Hot iron max. 200 °C Dry cleaning Dry cleaning in all solvents DO NOT bleach Warm iron max. 150 °C Lukewarm iron max.
www.simpson.com.au 8. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. 8.1 External Cleaning Clean the appliance only with soap and warm water. Fully dry all the surfaces. CAUTION! Do not use alcohol, solvents or chemical products. 8.2 Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
8.6 Cleaning The Drawer Bottom It is recommended to clean the bottom of softener dispenser regularly to remove any residue. To clean the bottom of softener dispenser: 1. After pulling out the drawer from its recess, turn the bottom side up. 4. Close the softener bottom cover. 8.7 Cleaning The Drawer Recess 2. Push the catch and pull up the softener bottom cover.
www.simpson.com.au To clean the water inlet filters: 1. Close the water tap. 2. Remove the water inlet hose from the water tap. 3. Clean the filter in the inlet hose with a stiff brush. 8.9 The Dangers Of Freezing If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. For an emergency drain follow the same procedure. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 4. Remove the inlet hose behind the appliance. 5.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easily without calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Centre, please carry out the checks listed below. During machine operation it is possible that the red Start/Pause pilot light flashes to indicate that the machine is not working. Once the problem has been eliminated, press the Start/Pause touchpad to restart the program.
www.simpson.com.au Malfunction There is water on the floor: Unsatisfactory washing results: The door will not open: The machine vibrates or is noisy: Cycle time longer than displayed: Possible cause Solution Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent (creates too much foam) has been used. Reduce the detergent quantity or use another one. Check whether there are any leaks from one of the inlet hose fittings.
Malfunction Possible cause The electronic unbalance detection device has cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The machine makes an unusual noise: No water is visible in the drum: Solution Pause the machine and redistribute laundry manually. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning can resume.
www.simpson.com.au 10. TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions (H x W x D) Model SWF14843, SWF12843: 85.0 x 60.0 x 66.0 cm Model SWF14743, SWF12743: 85.0 x 60.0 x 57.6 cm Power supply (Voltage / Frequency) 220-240 V / 50 Hz Total power absorbed 2000 W Minimum fuse protection 10 A Water supply pressure (Maximum / Minimum) 0.8 MPa / 0.
11. INSTALLATION 11.1 Unpacking CAUTION! All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. Use gloves. Remove the external film. If necessary, use a cutter. 2. Remove the cardboard top. 3. Remove the polystyrene packaging materials. 4. Remove the plastic bag on top of the machine. 5. Open the door. Remove all the items from the drum.
www.simpson.com.au 6. Put one of the polystyrene packaging elements on the floor behind the appliance. Carefully put down the appliance with the rear side on it. Make sure not to damage the hoses. 7. Remove the polystyrene base. 8. Pull up the appliance in vertical position. 9. Remove the power supply cable and the drain and inlet hoses from the hose holders (A) on the rear of the appliance. A 10. Remove the three bolts. Use the Spanner supplied with the appliance. 11. Pull out the plastic spacers.
1 12. Put the plastic caps in the holes. You can find these caps in the user manual bag. 2 3 11.2 Positioning It is important that your washing machine stands firm and level on the floor to ensure correct operation. If you do not have a spirit level, as a guide use the edge of a door frame, cupboard or bench to check that the washing machine is level.
www.simpson.com.au The inlet hose must not be lengthened. If it is too short and you do not wish to move the tap, you will have to purchase a new, longer hose specially designed for this type of use. 11.4 Water Drainage Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials under the machine to compensate for any unevenness in the floor. Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation around the machine is not impeded by carpets, rugs etc.
11.5 Electrical Connection This machine is designed to operate on a 220-240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz supply. “An incorrect power supply may void your warranty.” For correct functioning of the machine the drain hose must remain hooked on the proper support piece situated on the top part of back side of the appliance. Check that your domestic electrical installation can take the maximum load required (2.0 kW), also taking into account any other appliances in use.
www.simpson.com.au 12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 12.1 Packaging Materials The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE<=polyethylene >PS<=polystyrene >PP<=polypropylene This means that they can be recycled by disposing of them properly in appropriate collection containers. 12.2 Old Machine Use authorised disposal sites for your old appliance. Help to keep your country tidy! The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
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