Haier HLTW600AXW User Manual - Page 13

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the exterior Turn off the water faucets after final use. This will shut off the water supply to your washer and prevent the unlikely possibility of damage from escaping water. Leave the lid open to allow the inside of your washer to dry out. Use a soft cloth to wipe up all detergent, bleach or other spills as they occur. Clean the following as recommended: Control Panel - Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or cleaning pads. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel. Cleaning the interior Clean the interior of your washer periodically to remove any dirt, soil, odor, mold, mildew, or bacterial residue that may remain in your washer as a result of washing clothes. Failure to follow these instructions may result in unpleasant conditions, including odors and/or permanent stains on your washer or laundry. Hard water deposits may be removed, if needed. Use cleaners labeled "Washer safe". Cleaning the detergent, bleach, softener compartments You may find laundry product residue leftover in your compartments. To remove residue, wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry. Do not attempt to remove the compartments or trims for cleaning. The compartments and trims are not removable. Storing your washer Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from hoses and internal components before storage. Preparing your washer for storage as follows: - Select the Quick wash cycle and add bleach to the washer. Run your washer through the cycle without a load. - Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet hoses. - Unplug your washer from the electrical outlet and leave your washer lid open to let air circulate inside the drum. - If your washer has been stored in below-freezing temperatures, allow time for any leftover water in your washer to thaw out before use. Tub clean Tub clean is a self-cleaning cycle that removes mold that may occur inside the washer. Normal Active Wear Whites Heavy Duty Tub Clean Drain & Spin Quick Colors 1. Press the Power button. Bulky 2. Select the Tub clean on Cycle selector. Delicates Hand Wash - Once the Tub clean is selected, you can only set Delay Start Rinse & Spin function and Buzzer. 3. Press the Start/Pause button. - If you press the Start/Pause button, Tub clean begins. Using Tub clean, you can clean the tub and drum without using a cleansing agent. IMPORTANT: Never use Tub clean cycle when laundry is in the washer. This may cause damage to the laundry or a problem with the washer. 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Check these solutions if your washer... If your washer has any following problems, you can check from the solutions listed below before making a service call. This will help you save time and money. Problem The unit doesn't start No water or not enough water. Detergent / Softener remains in its box after the wash cycle is completed. Solution - Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. - Make sure your washer is plugged in. - Make sure the lid is closed. - Make sure the water source faucets are open. - Make sure to press the Start/Pause button to start your washer. - Make sure Child Lock is not activated. See page 22. - Check if a Delay Start is set. See page 21. - Before your washer starts to fill, it will make a series of clicking noises to check the lid lock and go a quick drain. - Turn both faucets on fully. - Check if the water pressure is in the range as page 11. - Straighten the water inlet hoses. - Disconnect hoses and clean the screens. Hose filter screens may be clogged. Vibrates or is too noisy. - Make sure your washer is set on a level surface. If the surface is not level, adjust your washer's feet to level the appliance. - Make sure your washer is not touching any other object. - Make sure the laundry load is balanced. During the spin process, if clothes are piled at one side of basket, it will stop due to imbalance. The unit will try to solve the problem automatically. If the washer can't solve the problem in three trials, you should replace the clothes and make it as even as possible manually. Stops - Plug the power cord into a live electrical outlet. - Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. - Close the lid and press the Start/Pause button to start your washer. For your safety, your washer will not spin unless the lid is closed. - Before your washer starts to fill, it will make s series of clicking noises to check the lid lock and do a quick drain. - There may be a pause or sock period in the cycle. Wait and it may start. - Check the screens on the inlet hoses at the faucets for obstructions. Clean the screens periodically. Lid locked or will - Press the Start/Pause button to stop your washer. not open. - It may take a few moments for the lid lock to disengage. Does not drain or spin. - Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. - Straighten the drain hoses. Eliminate kinked hoses. If there is a drain restriction, call for service. - close the lid and press the Start/Pause button. For your safety, your washer will not spin unless the lid is closed. - Check the height of drain hose end. See page 15. 24