Kenwood KVWA146SL manual

, KVWA146SL WASHING MACHINE USER MANUAL[...]

THE CONTENTS SECTION 1:BEFORE USING • Safety warnings • Recommendations SECTION 2:INSTALLATION • Removal of transportation screws • Adjustment of feet • Electrical connection • Water supply connection • Water drain conne ction SECTION 3: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WASHING MACHINE SECTION 4:CONTROL PANEL • Start/Pause button • Function i[...]

SECTION 1:BEFORE USING SAFETY WARNINGS • Do not use a multiple socket or extension cord. • Do not insert a plug with damaged or b roken cord into the socket. • If the cord is damaged it should be replaced by the manufacturer o r a qualified service engineer in orde r to avoid a ha zard. • Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the[...]

• If you are not using your machine for a long time, unplug from the mains supply, close the water supply and leave the door op en in order to keep the inside of the machin e dry and prevent unpleasant odours. • As a result of the quality contro l procedures, a certain amo unt of water may remain in your machine. This is not harmful for your ma[...]

• You can adjust the balance of your machine from its feet. • First, loosen the plastic adjustment nut by turning clo ckwise(A). • Adjust by rotating the feet upwards or downward s. • After the balance has been reached, tighten the pl astic adjustment nut again by rotating it counter clockwise(B). • Never put cartons, wooden bl ocks or si[...]

• Water pressure of 1-10 bars from your tap will e nable your machine to work more efficiently.(1 bar pressure means water flow of more than 8 liters in 1 minute from a fully opened tap). • After connections are completed, ch eck for lea kage of the connection joints by turning on your tap completely. • Be sure that water inlet hoses are not [...]

SECTION 3: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WASHING MACHINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1-Upper tray 5-Handle 2-Detergent drawer 6-Filter cover 3-Control panel 7-Kickplate 4-Door 6[...]

SECTION 4:CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 1-Detergent drawer 4-Electronic display 2-Mode button 5-Start/pause button 3-Select button 6-Program knob START/PAUSE BUTTON This key is used for starting a pro gra mme selected or pausing by an operating programme. Once a programme sele cted i s started, the symbol lights up on the electronic instrume nt. When i[...]

FUNCTION BUTTONS Rinse hold This function is recommended to be used wh en the clothes cannot be taken immediately after t he end of the progra m.This will prevent occurrence of wrinkl es. When this button is pressed, the last rinsing water is not drained. For the progra m to continue from the same point, repress the same button. Extra rinse You can[...]

Adjusting w ash water temperature You c an adjust the wash water temperat ure acor ding to the programme that you have selected, using this function. WARNING You can not set the wash water temperature into more than the temperat ure of the programme that you have selected. Adjusting the spin c ycle Us ing this f unction, you can adjust the spin cyc[...]

PROGRAM KNO B With the program knob, you can select the program with which you desire to wash your clothes. You can adjust the program sele ction process by turning the program knob in both directions. You must be careful that the adju stment sign of the program knob is exactly on the program you want to sel ect. When you bring the program knob to [...]

SECTION 5: WASHING YOUR LAUNDRY • Plug in the machine. • Open the water supply. First wash cycle We recommend the first wash cycle should be made without any lau ndry.Use programme 1 without any detergent. BEFORE WASHING • Arrange your clothes accord ing to their types (cotton, synthetic, sensitive, woolen, etc.),washing te mperatures and lev[...]

Filling detergent in the machine The quantity of the detergent that you will fill in your machine depends on the following criteria: • Your detergent consumption will cha nge according to the soil level of your clothes. For your slightly dirty clothes, do not pre-wash an d put a small amount of detergent in the compartment no.2 of the detergent d[...]

Adjustment of the programme start time To set the programme start time: • Select the symbol located on the electronic display by using Mode key. • You can set the programme start time as you request with time intervals of one hour, usi ng select key. • The symbol will remain illuminated un til the programme has been completed. Programme end t[...]

Adjustment of the spin cycle To carry out the adjustment of spin cycle: • Select the symbol located on the electronic display by using Mode key. • Maximum spin cycle of the prog ramme that you hav e selected will be displayed on the time indicator. • You can reduce spin by using sele ct key. These levels will appear on the time indicator. •[...]

To change additional function To remove a selected function from the washi ng ope ration: • Select the additional function by using the mode key. “ ON” signal w ill appear on the time indicator. • Press the select key. “ OFF” signal will be displayed on the time indicator. The additional function you do not want to use will be removed f[...]

Completion of the programme • Your machine stops when the prog ram me that you have selected finishes and “END” signal will appear on the time indicator. • Turn the programme knob into the position 0 (sto p ). • The door lock of your machine will open itself ab out two minutes after the programme ends. Pull the door han dle towards yourse[...]

MAX DRY LOAD CAPACITY (kg) PROGRAM DETERGENT COMPART. ADDITION AL FUNCTION BUTTON KVWA146SL TYPE OF LAUNDRY EXPLANATIONS 1-COTTON 90 ˚ 26 Soiled cotton and linen 2-COTTON 60 ˚ (PREWASH) 1+2 6 Soiled cotton, co loured and linen 3-COTTON 60 ˚ 26 Soiled cotton, co loured and linen 4-COTTON 40 ˚ 26 Slightly soiled co tton, coloured and linen 5-ECO [...]

MAX DRY LOAD CAPACITY (kg) PROGRAM DETERGENT COMPART. ADDITION AL FUNCTION BUTTON KVWA146SL TYPE OF LAUNDRY EXPLANATIONS 13-SPORT CLOTHES 23 Sport clothes All spor t clo thes and jeans 14-SYNTHETIC COLD 23 Slightly soiled syntheti c or synthetic mixture sensitive laundry.Cold water w ash. Nylon socks, blouse 15-CURTAIN WASH 1+2 2 Tulle and curtain [...]

PROGRAM PROGRAM TIME WASH ING TEM P AR ATU R E ADJ US TM E NT SPIN SPEED ADJUSTMENT 1-COTTON 90 ˚ 2 hour 38 minute 90-80-70-60-50-45- 40-35-30-cold 1400-1200- 1000-800-600- 400-no spin 2-COTTON 60 ˚ (PREWASH) 2 hour 37 minute 60-50-45-40-35-30- cold 1400-1200-10 00-800-600-40 0-no spin 3-COTTON 60 ˚ 2 hour 35 minute 60-50-45-40-35-30- cold 1400-[...]

OPTION COMPATIBILITIES Rinse Hold Extra Rinse Easy Ironing Plus Water Stain Remove Soak Rinse Hold YES NO YES YES YES Extra Rinse YES NO YES YES Easy Ironing YES YES YES Plus Water YES YES Stain Remove YES Soak 20[...]

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE AND CLEA NING • Unplug your machine. • Close the water tap. WATER INLET FILTERS On the tap part of your machine’s water inlet ho se and at the ends of water inlet valves, there are filters to prev ent entrance of the dirt and foreign materials in the water to the machine. If the machine is unable to receive sufficient w[...]

WARNING! Danger of being scalded! The pump maybe hot, wait for it to cool. DETERGENT DRAWER Detergents may form a sediment in your detergent drawer or in housin g of the detergent drawer. To clean the sedi ment, pull out the dete rgent d ra wer: • Pull the detergent drawer to the end.(DIAGRAM-1) • Lift the front of the drawer, continue to pull [...]

SIPHON PLUG Pull out the detergent drawer. Remove the siphon pl ug and clean the residues of the softener t horou ghly.Re place the plug. THE CABINET NOTE: Disconnect from the main s supply before cleaning. Clean the exterior surface of the cabinet of your machine with lukewarm water and a cleaning substance that will not irritate the cabinet. Afte[...]

SECTION 7:PRACTICAL INFO RMATION-STAIN REMOVAL Alcoholic beverages: Wash with cold wate r, then wipe with glycerine and water. Rinse with water mixed with vinegar. Shoe Polish: Scratch the stain without ruin ing the cloth, rub with detergent and rinse. In case it is not eliminated, it should be rubbed with 1 unit of pure alcohol (96 degrees ) mixed[...]

Mould : Mould stains should be clean ed as soon as possi ble. The stain should be washed with detergent. Ink: Hold the stained area under cold wate r and wait until the inky water completely runs off. Then rub with water diluted with lemon juice and detergent, wash after 5 minutes. Fruit: Stretch the stained area of your clot hes o n the top of a c[...]

FAILURE PROBABLE CAUSE METHODS OF ELIMINATION It is unplugged. Insert the plug into the socket. Your fuse is defected. Change your fuse. Power is off. Check the electric power. Start/pause button has not been pressed. Press the start/pause button. The program knob is in O(off) status. Bring the program knob on the desired status. Your machine does [...]

FAILURE PROBABLE CAUSE METHODS OF ELIMINATION There is a small amount of clothes in the machine. It does not prevent operation of the machine. Excessive amount of clothes are filled in the machine. Do not exceed the recommended quantity of clothes. Your machine is vibrating. Your machine touches a rigid object. Prevent your machine leaning on any o[...]

FAILURE PROBABLE CAUSE METHODS OF ELIMINATION Clothes are exceeding the maximum capacity. Ensure the wash load is suitable for the cycle. Your water may be hard. Use the amount of detergent acco rding to the declaration of the detergent producer. The washing result is not good. Ensure the wash load is suitable for the cycle. Spread the clothes insi[...]

FAILURE PROBABLE CAUSE METHODS OF ELIMINATION The spining process is not done or starts with delay . No failure. An unbalanced load ca n cause this. The unbalanced load control system will try to distribute your clothes evenly. After your clothes are distributed the spining process will begin.Ensure the wash load is suitable for the spin cycle. SEC[...]

FAILURE CODE PROBABLE FAILURE THE PROCESS TO BE DONE E-2 The water level in your machine is below heater. The pressure of your water supply may be low or locking. Check the water supply to the machine. If the problem persists turn off the machine,unplug it and contact a qualified service engineer. E-3 The pump has failed or the pump filter is obstr[...]

FAILURE CODE PROBABLE FAILURE THE PROCESS TO BE DONE E-5 The heater of your machine or the heat sensor has failed. Turn off the machine,unplug it and contact a qualified service engineer. E-6 The motor has failed. Turn off the machine,unplug it and contact a qualified service engineer. E-7 Configuration error. Turn off the machine,unplug it and con[...]

SECTION 10: INTERNAT IONAL WASHING SIGNS Washing temparature. Do not wash (hand wash) Lukewarm iron. Medium hot iron. Hot iron. Do not iron. Do not tumble dry. Hang to dry. Drip dry. Dry flat. Do not bleach. Handy to bleach. All of these are dry cleaning symbols. The letters are to instruct the cleaner what type of solvent to be use d. Garments bea[...]

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment s hould be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household wa ste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the produ[...]