Kogan KATFWASH75A User guide

Brand: Kogan

Model: KATFWASH75A

Category: Washing machines

Type: User guide

Kogan KATFWASH75A is a 7.5KG front load washing machine with a range of features to make laundry day a breeze. It boasts 15 wash programs tailored to different fabrics and dirt levels, ensuring optimal care for your garments. This washing machine comes equipped with advanced technologies, including an intelligent fuzzy logic system that automatically adjusts water levels and wash times based on the load size and fabric type for efficient and effective cleaning.

7.5KG FRONT LOAD

WASHING MACHINE

KATFWASH75A & KATFWASH75B

Safety & warnings

Overview

Installation

Control panel

Operation

Cleaning & care

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Error codes

Notes

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

Read instructions in this guide before using this product. Retain this guide for future

reference. Do not skip, substitute or modify any steps or procedures in this guide, as doing

so could result in personal injury or product damage.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

• 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

• If the power cable is damaged, cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com

for support.

• When installing this appliance, only use the new hose-sets supplied. Old hose-sets

should not be reused.

• Do not obstruct the opening in the base of the washing machine.

• To ensure your personal safety and protect your property, ensure the appliance is

grounded properly.

• For your safety, the information in this user guide must be followed to minimize the risk

of fire, explosion or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or

death. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. There are many important

safety precautions in this guide and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

o farm houses

o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

o bed and breakfast type environments;

o areas for communal use in blocks of flats or launderettes.

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

FORBIDDEN

Contents marked with this symbol are actions forbidden. Performing

of those actions may result in damage of the machine or injure the

personal safety of the user.

• Do not damage, alter, bend, pull, twist or forcibly handle any of the wires. Do not place

weight on or trap the wire. Damaged wires may cause electric shock or fire.

• Power supply must be unplugged with dry hands before performing and maintenance

or repair.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the washing machine or attempt any service work

unless specifically recommended in this user guide. You must clearly understand the

work involved and have the necessary skills to carry it out. If you are in doubt, contact

help.Kogan.com for support or contact a licenced professional for advice.

• Do not wash down jackets, raincoats, fishing coats and similar clothes in this appliance.

• Do not allow children to climb on the machine or peer into the barrel to avoid

accidents.

• Do not install the washing machine in damp environments or areas exposed to water

to avoid electric shock, fire and potential irreversible damage to the appliance.

• Do not reach into the washing machine if any part of the appliance is moving.

• Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the washer is in

operation. Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and

result in electric shock or fire.

NOTICE

Contents marked with this symbol are related to the safety of the product

and the personal safety of the users. Please operate in strict conformity to

the contents, otherwise it may cause damage of the machine or injure the

personal safety of the user.

• Turn off the water faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be left for an

extended period, such as during vacations.

• Place the clothes evenly into the washing machine, clothes placed unevenly will

produce noise or vibration.

• Do not place any heavy or hot objects (such as a kettle, iron) in or on the washing

machine.

• Do not wash the any articles of clothing that have been soiled with kerosene, gasoline,

alcohol and other flammable materials.

• Ensure the water temperature does not exceed 55°C when washing.

• Keep the washing machine away from direct sunlight or other heat sources.

GROUNDED

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or

breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by

providing a path of least resistance for electric current.

• This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and

grounding plug.

• The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

• To ensure your personal safety and protect your property, regularly check the appliance

is properly grounded.

CAUTION

• This washing machine is intended for household use.

• Use the washer only for its intended purpose as described in this user guide.

• Before first use, ensure the washing machine is properly installed as described in this

guide.

• Regularly clean the power plug to remove dust and dirt to avoid connection failure.

• To prevent personal injury or strain, wear protective gloves whenever lifting or carrying

the unit.

• If a drain error occurs during operation, cease operation and check if there is a drainage

issue. If the washer is used when flooded as a result of a draining problem, it may result

in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.

• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power

supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the

fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning.

• If the water supply hose comes loose from the faucet and floods the appliance, cease

operation immediately and unplug the power plug. Failing to do so may result in

electric shock or fire.

• If the washing machine has a single inlet valve, only connect it to cold water supply. If

the model has two inlet valves, it can be connected to both hot water and cold water

supplies.

• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to temperatures below

freezing or exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning may

cause serious leak damage.

WARNING

• Do not leave metal objects (safety pins, hair pins, etc.) or bleach in the tub for extended

periods of time. Doing so may cause the tub to rust. If rust appears on the surface of

the tub, apply a neutral cleansing agent to the surface and use a sponge to clean it.

Never use a metal brush.

• Do not wash articles of clothing that have been previously cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or

explosive substances, as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

• Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in this washing machine. Items

contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could

cause a fire.

• Do not place lit candles, mosquito-repellent incense, cigarettes and other flammable

object on the washer.

• Do not install the machine near electric stoves, air heating fans and other sources of

heat.

• Never insert your hand in or remove clothes from inside the spin barrel before it has

come to a complete stop.

• Do not use natural hand-washing soap in the washer. If it hardens and accumulates

inside the washer, it may cause problems with the product, discoloration, rust or bad

odours.

• Do not wash large laundry items such as bedding in the washing net. Failing to do so

may result in injury due to abnormal vibrations. Place smaller items, such as lace socks

and lingerie in the washing net.

• Do not place any non-laundry objects. such as shoes, food waste or animals into the

washer. This can cause abnormal vibrations that can damage the washer and in the

case of pets, cause severe injury or death.

DANGER

• Keep laundry products out of reach of children. To prevent injury to persons, observe all

warnings on product labels. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious

injury or death.

• Do not allow children use this washer unsupervised. Failing to do so may result in

electric shock, burns or injury.

• Properly dispose of the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the

washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,

bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. Failure to comply with

these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death.

• If the appliance is flooded, cease operation, cut the power immediately and contact

help.Kogan.com for support. If the appliance emits a strange noise, a burning smell or

smoke, cease operation, cut the power immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for

support. Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance yourself. Do not use any

fuse (such as copper, steel wire, etc.) other than the standard fuse. If you need to repair

or reinstall the appliance, contact your nearest service centre. Failing to do so may

result in electric shock, fire, problems with the product or injury.

OVERVIEW

Drain hose clips

Inlet valve (Cold)

Adjustable feet

Pump case cover

Door

Detergent case

Control panel

Power plug

Back cover

Transit bolts (x4)

(to be removed)

Drain hose

Power cord

Inlet valve (Hot)

Tools required:

The following tools are not supplied but may be required during installation:

• Scissors

• Pliers

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Gloves

• Spanner

Accessories included:

Cold water inlet hose

Hot water inlet hose

Hole cover (x4)

Used to cover transit bolts

once removed. It is crucial

to remove transit bolts

before using.

Drain hose support bracket

Spanner

Used to loop the end of drain hose

Used for adjusting the feet height and for

removing transit bolts.

Prior to installation, unpack the machine and remove all packaging to ensure there was no

damage during transportation. Ensure all components and accessories are present before

disposing of packaging. If there is any damage to the washing machine during the

transportation or any items are missing or damaged, contact help.kogan.com before using.

Single inlet machines do not come with the hot water supply hose.

Transportation

Two people are needed to carry the washing machine. Carry with one person on each side,

holding the washing machine by the feet.

The washing machine must be installed on a hard, flat and skidproof surface. Do not lay the

washing machine on the soft blanket or wooden floor. It is forbidden to lay the washing

machine on the platform or the bracket.

Placement of washer

1. On a sloping ground

2. On an elevated

platform or bracket

3. On a concavo-

convex ground

INSTALLATION

Transit Bolts

To protect the machine during transportation, there are four bolts inserted into the inner

part of the machine. Remove these bolts before use.

If the transit bolts are left in place, there will be a strong shock, loud noise and misfunction

during the spin process.

1. Loosen the four transit

bolts with spanner.

2. Take each bolt head

and pull it through the

wide part of the hole.

Repeat for each bolt.

3. Fill the holes with the

supplied plastic covers.

Level the washing machine

Ensure the washing machine is placed indoors and in a location where the environmental

temperature is not lower than 0°C.

Base foot structure

Factory status

• Locking nut close to bottom of box

• Supporting foot close to locking nut

Support foot

covered with

rubber

Lock nut

When placing the machine, check

whether the bottom foot is in the factory

state. If not, please restore the bottom

foot to the factory state: the locking nut

is locked tightly on bottom of the box

and the support foot is locked tightly on

the locking nut.

After the machine is placed, press the opposite corner of

the top cover plate of the washing machine with both

hands in turn and shake it vertically downward to check

whether the supporting foot is close to the ground and

whether the machine is shaken.

To ensure that the machine is placed in the right state, loosen the locking nut according

to the direction shown in the diagram with the attached spanner to the appropriate

height until the supporting foot is close to the ground and the machine is free from

shaking.

Finally, use the spanner to turn the lock nut back to the bottom of the box to lock it (you

can also slightly fix the support foot by hand to avoid the support foot moving again)

Support base is close

to the ground

Ensure that the supporting feet do not move again

Caution

1. The machine must be perfectly levelled and stabilized when the four supporting

feet are close to the ground. Lower the feet as much as possible on the basis that

the machine is levelled.

2. Improper leveling adjustment may cause loud noise, machine vibrating, machine

displacement and other abnormal phenomena.

3. Air-vent is placed on the bottom of the machine to prevent blockage. Install the

washing machine on solid, smooth and skid-proof ground. Do not place the

washing machine on soft blanket or wooden floor, or various desktops and stands,

in case of unnecessary injury.

Connect the inlet hose

Connect the inlet hose to tap and fasten it anticlockwise.

Connect the other end of the inlet hose to the inlet valve at the backside of the washing

machine and fasten the hose tightly clockwise.

If the washing machine has a single inlet valve, only connect it to cold water supply. If the

model has two inlet valves, it can be connected to both hot water and cold water supplies.

Follow the indication of the picture below to complete the connection.

Inlet valve for cold water

Inlet hose for cold water

Inlet hose for hot water with a red side

Inlet valve for hot water with

a red grid

NOTE

• If there is any leakage with hose after the connection, then

repeat the steps to connect inlet hose.

• Do not bend the hose.

• Check for inlet hose connection carefully before using the

washer each time.

Connect the drain hose

• The drain hose shall be placed at a height of 65-100cm above the floor, otherwise, it

can cause poor drainage.

• You can use the supplied drain hose support bracket to loop the drain hose down into

the wall, standpipe or laundry tub.

• Take care to ensure all hose connections are tight.

65cm

100cm

Note: The end of the drain hose cannot be immersed in water for the washer to work

properly.

Connect the power

• As the maximum current through the unit is 10A when you are using its heating

function, please make sure the power supply system (current, power voltage and wire)

at your home can meet the normal loading requirements of the electrical appliances.

• Please connect the power to a socket which is correctly installed and properly earthed.

• Make sure the power voltage at your plate is same to that in the machine's rated

voltage.

• Power plug must match the socket.

• Do not use multi-purpose plug or socket as extension cord.

• Do not connect and pull-out plug with wet hands.

• When pulling out the plug, hold the plug tightly and then pull it out. Do not pull power

cord forcibly.

• If power cord is damaged or has any sign of being broken, special power cord must be

selected or purchased from its manufacturer or service centre for replacement.

WARNING:

• This machine must be earthed properly. If there is any short circuit,

earthing can reduce the danger of electrical shock.

• Washing machine shall be operated in a circuit separate from

other electrical appliances. Otherwise, power protector may be

tripped or fuse may be burned out.

The following illustration is a simple example of the model control panel. The illustration is

for reference only. Refer to the actual product.

1. Cycle Selector

• Turn the dial to select a cycle.

2. Display

• The display shows current cycle information and estimated

time remaining, or an information code when a problem

occurs.

3. Temp

• Press to change the water temperature for the current cycle.

• Available temperature range depends on the cycle.

• The selected temperature will be displayed on the display.

4. Speed

• Press to change the spinning speed for the current cycle.

Available spin speed depends on the cycle. The selected spin

speed will be displayed on the display.

5. Delay

• Press Delay repeatedly to cycle through the available delay

options, from 3 to 24 hours in one-hour increments.

6. Start/Pause

• Press this button to start the washer operation.

• During operation, press this button to pause the washer

temporarily. Press it again to resume washer operation.

7. On/Off

• To turn the washing machine on, press the “On/Off” button.

To turn the machine off, press the “On/Off” button again.

• If the machine is turned on and has no user input within 10

minutes, the power will automatically be turned off.

CONTROL PANEL

Mix

Super Quick

Allergy Care

Bedding

Wool

Shirt

Sportswear

Intensive

Cotton

+ Prewash

ECO 40-60

20˚C

Delicate

Drum Clean

Spin

Rinse + spin

Delay

You can set the washing machine to finish your wash automatically at a later time,

choosing a delay of between 3 to 24 hours (in 1-hour increments). The hour displayed

indicated the time the wash will finish.

1. Select a cycle. Then change the cycle settings if necessary.

2. Press Delay repeatedly until a desired end time is set.

3. Press Start/Pause. The corresponding indicator turns on with the clock

running.

4. To cancel the Delay, restart the washing machine by pressing On/Off.

Example scenario: You want to finish a two-hour course 3 hours later from now. For this, you

add the Delay option to the current cycle with the 3-hour setting, and press Start/Pause

at 2:00 p.m. The washing machine starts operating at 3:00 p.m., and ends at 5:00 p.m.

Steam Wash Icon

If this icon is lit up, it means the Steam Wash function is enabled. Due to the different

configuration of models, some models do not have this configuration, please refer to the

actual model.

Child Lock

To prevent accidents by children, Child Lock locks all buttons except for On/Off.

To activate or deactivate the Child Lock function, press and hold “Temp” and “Speed”

buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. When Child Lock is activated, the icon will light up.

Alarm Off

You can turn on or off the sound of the cycle selector and all buttons.

To turn on or off the sound, press and hold Speed and Delay simultaneously for 3 seconds.

When the sound is off, the indicator lights up.

Door Lock

This light indicates when the door is locked or closed correctly. When the door is not closed

or locked normally, the icon will not light up.

Reload

Long press the Start/Pause button for 3 seconds. After the lock is unlocked, the function

of adding clothes in the middle can be started.

Program:

Mix: For mixed load consisting or cotton and synthetic.

Super Quick: For lightly soiled garments in less than 2.0 kg that you want to wash quickly.

Wool: The wool course features gentle cradling and soaking to protect the wool fibres from

shrinkage/distortion. A neutral detergent is recommended.

Shirt: You can select this procedure to wash shirts made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or

blended fabrics.

Sportswear: This procedure is applicable to the cleaning of sportswear.

Intensive: For heavily soiled items. The operation time is longer than other cycles.

Bedding: This procedure is suitable for washing heavier clothes. Jeans, bedding, etc.

Allergy Care: Featuring a high-temperature wash and extra rinses to help remove the

remaining detergent effectively.

Cotton: For cottons, bed linens, table linens, underwear, towels, or shirts. The washing

time and the rinse count are automatically adjusted according to the load.

+ Prewash: Add a preliminary washing process before starting the Cotton cycle.

ECO 40-60: For cleaning cotton items which are declared to be washable at 40°C or 60°C,

together in the same cycle.

20°C: New European standard special procedures, used for washing some gentle clothes,

the temperature can only choose 20°C, protective clothing.

Delicate: For sheer fabrics, bras, lingerie (silk), and other handwash-only fabrics. For best

performance, use liquid detergent.

Drum Clean: Cleans the drum by removing dirt and bacteria from it. Make sure the drum is

empty. Do not use any cleaning agents for cleaning the drum.

Spin: Featuring an additional spin process to effectively remove moisture from laundry.

Rinse + Spin: Featuring an additional rinse process after applying fabric softener to the

laundry.

Ensure your machine is installed properly before use.

Before washing clothes for the first time, you must run a complete cycle without clothes.

To do this:

1. Connect power source and water.

2. Put a little detergent (about 10g) into the drawer and close it.

3. Press the “ On/Off” button.

4. Turn the knob to be “ Cotton” program.

5. Press the “ Start/Pause” button. This will remove any water from the

manufacturer's test run remaining in the machine.

Sort Clothes

Read the following recommendations carefully to avoid common issues with washing

machines. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to your clothing and

machine.

1. Do not fill clothes over the rated capacity.

2. Sort the laundry by colour and by care label. Most

garments have a textile care label in the collar or side

seam.

3. Make sure all the pockets are empty. Foreign objects

(such as nails, coins, paper clips, etc.) can cause

damage to garments and components in the

machine.

4. Close any zips, fasteners, hooks (etc) before washing.

5. For clothes to be washed, they should be sorted

according to colour. Dark clothes should not be

washed with light clothes especially.

6. Badly soiled areas, stains etc. should be pre-treated

with liquid detergent, stain removers etc.

7. Turn over the clothes which pill easily and is with woollen surface before putting

them into the machine.

Notes: Ensure that no clothes are caught between the door and the seal.

OPERATION

Adding detergent

1. Pull out the detergent drawer.

2. Add detergent for prewash into compartment I. This is used

only for prewash programs. Both liquid and powder

detergents can be used.

3. Add detergent for main wash into compartment II. Both liquid

and powder detergents can be used.

4. If using fabric softener, add this into compartment

Notes:

• Choose suitable type of detergent for the various washing temperature to get the best

washing effect with less water and energy consumption.

• The amount of detergent/softener used should be added only once at a time. Please

refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the dosage of detergent/softener.

• Excessive detergent will produce a lot of foam, easy to overflow and will affect its

dissolution, resulting in rinsing difficulties.

• Over-loading washing powder could generate a lot of bubbles It causes difficulties

washing powder box: powder or liquid detergent dissolution.

• At the first time using liquid detergent and automatically release function, please

operation “Super Quick” program to washing tube and drum.

• It is normal that a few liquid detergent flows into down-water box when pulling liquid

detergent box. Please avoid pull the box frequently to decrease the cost of liquid

detergent.

• The quantity of softener please refer to manual. Over-loading softener would destroy

artificial fibre.

• Ensure liquid level does not over the MAX of compartments.

• Please dilute the thick softener or bleach first and then release in compartments.

Washing Steps

④ Open the

door, put in

clothes and shut

it down; put

detergent in

detergent case

and close the

case.

① Connect the

inlet hose and

turn on the tap

② Insert the

power plug

③ Place the drain

hose

• Press Power On/Off to turn on the washing machine.

• Turn the Cycle Selector to select a cycle.

• Change the cycle settings (Temperature and Speed, etc.) as necessary.

• Set Time Delay if you want to finish the wash cycle at the desired time.

• Press Start/Pause.

To change the cycle during operation.

• Press Start/Pause to stop operation.

• Select a different cycle.

• Press Start/Pause again to start the new cycle.

Mix

100cm

Intensive

Sportswear

20˚C

Shirt

ECO 40-60

Bedding

+ Prewash

Wool

Cotton

Super Quick

Allergy Care

⑤ Press down

press key

⑦ Customize settings like

delay time, temperature, spin

rate other settings, etc.

⑥ Select program as

needed

Rinse + Spin

Spin

Drum Clean

Delicate

⑧ Press down

start button

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Model: KATFWASH75A

Category: Washing machines

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