Blomberg BLWADREW722001 Instruction Manual

WM72200W

Front-Loading Automatic

Washer

Owner’s Guide & Installation

Instructions

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these

instructions before installation or use. Use the washer only as

instructed in this owner’s guide and installation instructions

included with your washer. Keep this guide for future reference

As an ENERGY STAR® partner,

BLOMBERG has determined that this

product meets the ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Please read this guide first!

Dear Customer,

We hope that your product which has been manufactured in modern

facilities and passed through a strict quality control procedure will give

you the best results.

Therefore, we advise you to read through this document carefully

before using your product and keep it for future reference.

This guide will…

…help you use your washer in a fast and safe way.

• Pleasereadtheguidebeforeinstallingandstartingyourwasher.

• Particularlyfollowtheinstructionsrelatedtosafety.

• Keepthisguidewithineasyreach.Youmayneeditinthefuture.

• Pleasereadalladditionaldocumentssuppliedwiththiswasher.

Pleasenotethatthisowner’sguide&installationinstructionsmaybe

applicable for several other models. Differences between models will

be identified in the guide.

Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions 3 / English

Explanation of symbols

Throughout this guide the following symbols are used:

CCAUTION

• Important information or useful hints about usage.

AWARNING

• Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.

BWARNING

• Warning for electrical shock

If you have questions, call:

Call Center (toll free number)

1-800-459-9848 (USA)

or send e-mail to:

[email protected]

For the list of dealers/retailers, distributors and authorized service

agents, visit:http://www.blombergappliances.com

Pleasefillintheinformationbelowforfuturereference.

Model no.:

Serial no.:

Purchasedate:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Your Washer 6

Overview .......................................................6

Specifications ....................................................7

2 Important Safety Instructions 8

3 Installation Instructions 13

The Right Location of Installation ....................................13

Installation Clearances ............................................14

Allowable Clearances for Undercounter Installation.......................15

Allowable Clearances for Closet Installation ............................16

Stacked Installation ..............................................16

Removing packaging reinforcement ..................................16

Removing shipping bolts ..........................................17

Leveling the washer ..............................................18

Electrical Connection .............................................18

Powersupplyandcircuit ..........................................20

Water Supply Connection..........................................21

Drainage.......................................................23

Installation Checklist ..............................................24

Transportation ..................................................24

Disposal Information..............................................25

Appliance Disposal ...............................................25

4 Operating Instructions 26

First Use.......................................................26

Laundry Tips ...................................................27

Preparingthelaundry .............................................28

Loading the washer ..............................................29

Detergent Use ..................................................30

Detergent Quantity ...............................................31

Detergent Dispenser..............................................32

(II) Main Wash Detergent Compartment ...............................33

Liquid Fabric Softener Compartment .................................34

Using liquid detergents ............................................34

(I) Liquid Chlorine Bleach Compartment ...............................35

Water Consumption ..............................................35

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 Selecting a Program and Operating Your Washer 36

Control panel ...................................................36

Programs .....................................................37

Programselection ...............................................40

Programandconsumptiontable.....................................41

Temperature selection ............................................44

Spin speed selection .............................................45

Rinse Hold .....................................................45

Auxiliary function selection .........................................46

End Time ......................................................48

Changing the selections after program has started .......................49

Child Lock .....................................................50

6 Preparation 51

Starting the program .............................................51

Door locking system..............................................51

Adding or taking out laundry........................................52

Cancelling the program ...........................................52

Re-spinning the laundry ...........................................53

End of program .................................................53

Energy saving mode..............................................54

7 User maintenance instructions 55

Cleaning detergent dispenser .......................................55

Cleaning the door seal ............................................56

Cleaning the drum ...............................................56

Cleaning the outer cabinet and control panel ...........................57

Cleaning the water inlet strainers ....................................57

Cleaning the drain pump filter ......................................58

Descaling the washer .............................................60

8 Troubleshooting 61

9 WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BLOMBERG CLOTHES

WASHERS 74

10 HOW TO GET SERVICE 75

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1Your Washer

Overview

1-Powercable

2- Top panel

3- Control panel

4- Drain hose

5- Loading door

6- Filter cap

7- Adjustable feet

8- Detergent drawer

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Your Washer

Specifications

Specifications of this appliance may change without notice to improve

the quality of the product. Figures in this guide are schematic and

may not match your product exactly.

Values stated on the washer labels or in the documentation

accompanying it are obtained in laboratory in accordance with the

relevant standards. Depending on operational and environmental

conditions of the appliance, these values may vary.

Front Loading Automatic

Washer

Models WM72200W

Height (in) / (cm) 33.1 / 84

Width (in) / (cm) 23.6 / 60

Depth (in) / (cm) 21.26 / 54

Net Weight (lbs) / (kg) 156.53 / 71

Electricity (V/Hz.) 110-126 / 60

Total Current (A) 10

TotalPower(W) 2000-2350

Water pressure (psi) / (bar) (15-145) / (1-10)

Drain height (ft.) / (m.) 4.9 / 1.5

Wash capacity (cu. Ft.) 1.95

Dry Load Capacity (lbs)/(kg) 17.64 / 8

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2Important Safety Instructions

BWARNING

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons while

using your appliance follow basic safety precautions, including

the following:

• Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthewasher.

• 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 (acetone, alcohol,

kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers,

turpentine, waxes and wax removers) as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

• Donotaddgasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,orotherflammableor

explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off

vapors that could ignite or explode.

• 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 this time.

• Donotallowchildrentoplayonorintheappliance.Close

supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used

near children.

• Beforetheapplianceisremovedfromserviceordiscarded,remove

the door and the power cord / main plug to prevent accidents.

• Donotreachintotheapplianceifthedrumismoving.Waituntilthe

drum has completely stopped before opening the door.

• Donotinstallorstorethisappliancewhereitwillbeexposedtothe

weather and direct sunlight.

• Donottamperwithcontrols.

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Important Safety Instructions

• 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.

• Thisappliancemustonlybeusedforthepurposeofwashing,

rinsing and spinning machine-washable items using laundry

additives that are suitable for use in washers . The appliance

manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by

improper or unintended use of the appliance.

• Onlydetergents,softenersandadditivessuitableforusein

HE (High-efficiency) washers may be used. Always follow the

instructions and information given by the laundry detergent

manufacturers when using these products.

• Alwaysfollowthefabriccareinstructionsofgarmentmanufacturers.

• Donottouchthedoorglasswhilewashingathightemperatures.

Danger of burning!

• Donotsitontopofthewasher.

• Donotclimbontothewasher.

• Destroytheshippingcarton,plasticbagandotherpacking

materials after the washer is unpacked. Keep children away from

these packing materials. Danger of suffocation from plastic sheets

and cartons!

• Donotmixchlorinebleachwithammoniaoracidssuchasvinegar

and/or rust remover when washing. This mixture can produce

hazardous fume which may cause death.

• Donotoperatethisapplianceifitisdamaged,malfunctioning,

partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a

damaged cord or plug.

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Important Safety Instructions

• Storelaundrydetergentsandadditivesinacool,dryplaceout

of children’s reach due to danger of chemical poisoning and skin

irritation. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions when using laundry

products.

• Donotmachinewashfiberglassmaterials.Smallparticlescanstick

to fabrics washed in following cycles and may lead to skin irritation.

• Donotwashitemsstainedwithvegetableoil,cookingoilor

petroleum. These items may contain some flammable oils after

laundering and the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

• Besuretounplugthepowercablebeforeattemptingmaintenance

or cleaning of your appliance to minimize the risk of electric shock.

Always unplug the cable by grasping the plug, not the cord.

• Donotusewethandswhenplugging/unpluggingthepowercable.

• Checkthewaterinletanddrainhoseconnectionsregularlyforany

leakage. Hoses should be replaced every 5 years.

• Donotleavethewasherdooropentopreventchildrenhurt

themselves by hanging on the door or going inside the drum.

• Becarefulwhentheapplianceisdraininghotwater.Dangerof

burning!

• Attheendofawashingday,turnoffthewaterfaucetstoprevent

any leakage that may occur due to a faulty condition of the

appliance.

• Checktheapplianceandinlethoseconnectionsforwaterleakage

after each use. If there is leakage, turn off the appliance and water

faucets and call service.

• Donotmachinewashitemshavinglargeorheavymetalpartssuch

as buttons or buckles. These items could severely damage the

appliance.

• Alwaysbesuretoemptyallforeignmaterialsfromthepocketsof

your clothing as small items such as coins, pins etc. could severely

damage the appliance.

• Donotinstallandoperatetheapplianceinplacesexposedto

temperatures below freezing. Frozen water may cause severe

damage by bursting hoses and pump.

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