TECO

Engineered To Perform

WASHING MACHINE

User's Manual

Model:
TWM50FBM

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Thank you for selecting a TECO quality Washing Machine. Read
this manual carefully before installing or operating your new unit.

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Make sure to save this manual for future reference.
The design and specifications are subject to change without prior
notice for product improvement. Consult with the sales agency
or manufacturer for details.
CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions .................................................. 2

INSTALLATION
Product Description ................................................ 7
Installation ........................................................... 8

OPERATIONS
Quick Start ............................................................. 11
Before Each Washing .............................................. 12
Detergent Dispenser ............................................... 13
Control Panel ......................................................... 14
Option.................................................................... 15
Other Functions ...................................................... 16
Programmes............................................................ 17
Washing Programmes Table ..................................... 18

MAINTENANCES
Cleaning And Care ................................................. 19
Trouble Shooting .................................................... 22
Technical Specifications ......................................... 24
Repairs, Service & Warranty ....................................... 25

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed
to minimise the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to
prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Explanation of the symbols:

！ Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a potentially dangerous situation which may result in
death or serious injuries unless it’s avoided.

Caution!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a potentially dangerous situation which may result in
slight or minor injuries or damage to property and the
environment.

Note!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
a potentially dangerous situation which may result in
slight or minor injuries.

！ Warning!

The electric shock!

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be
used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
• Before any maintenance the device, unplug the
appliance from the mains.
• Always unplug the machine and turn off the water
supply after use. The max. inlet water pressure, in
pascals. The min. inlet water pressure, in pascals.
• To ensure your safety, power plug must be inserted into
an earthed three-pole socket. Check carefully and make
sure that your socket is properly and reliably earthed.
• Make sure that the water and electrical devices must
be connected by a qualified technician in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and local safety
regulations.

Risk to children!
• 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.
• Animals and children may climb into the machine. Check
the machine before every operation.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Glass door may be very hot during the operation. Keep
kids and pets far away from the machine during the
operation, very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with
explosive or caustic gas.
• Remove all packages and transport bolts before using
the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
• Plug must be accessible after installation.
Risk of explosion!
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or dabbed with combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) This may result in
fire or explosion.
• Beforehand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.
Caution!

Installing the product!

• This washing machine is for indoor use only.
• It isn't intended to be built-in using.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• Washing machine shall not be installed in bath room or
very wet rooms as well as in the rooms with explosive
or caustic gases.
• The washing machine with single inlet valve only can be
connected to the cold water supply. The product with
double inlet valves should be correctly connected to the
hot water and cold water supply.
• Plug must be accessible after installation.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove all packages and transport bolts before using
the appliance. Otherwise, serious damage may result.
Risk of damaging appliance!
• Your product is only for home use and is only designed
for the textiles suitable for machine washing.
• Do not climb up and sit on top cover of the machine.
• Do not lean against machine door.
• Cautions during Handling Machine:
1.Transport bolts shall be reinstalled to the machine by
a specialised person.
2.The accumulated water shall be drained out of the
machine.
3.Handle the machine carefully. Never hold each protruded
part on the machine while lifting. Machine door can
not be used as the handle during the conveyance.
4.This appliance is heavy. Transport with care.
• Please do not close the door with excessive force. If it
is found difficult to close the door, please check if the
clothes are put in or distributed well.
• It is forbidden to wash carpets.
Operating the appliance!
• Before washing the clothes the first time, the product
shall be operated in one round of the whole procedures
without the clothes inside.
• Flammable and explosive or toxic solvents are forbidden.
Gasoline and alcohol etc. Shall not be used as detergents.
Please only select the detergents suitable for machine
washing, especially for drum.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure that all pockets are emptied. Sharp and rigid
items such as coin, brooch, nail, screw or stone etc. may
cause serious damages to this machine.
• Please check whether the water inside the drum has
been drained before opening its door. Please do not open
the door if there is any water visible.
• Be careful of burning when the product drains hot
washing water.
• Never refill the water by hand during washing.
• After the program is completed, please wait for two
minutes to open the door.

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INSTALLATION
Product Description
Top cover

Water supply hose

Control panel

Power supply cord

Detergent dispenser

Drum

Door
Service filter
Drain hose

Note!
• The product line chart is for reference only, please refer to real product as
standard.

Accessories

Transport Supply hose Drain hose support Owner’s manual

hole plug cold water

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INSTALLATION
Installation
Installation area
！ Warning!
• Stability is important to prevent the product from
wandering!
• Make sure that the product does not stand on w
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the power cord.
W> 20mm

Before installing the machine, the location characterised

as follows shall be selected:
1.Rigid, dry, and level surface
2.Avoid direct sunlight
3.Sufficient ventilation
4.Room temperature is above 0˚C
5.Keep far away from heat resources such as coal or gas.
Unpacking the washing machine
！ Warning!
• Packaging material (e.g. Films, Styrofoam) can be
dangerous for children.
• There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging
well away from children.
1. Remove the cardboard box and styrofoam packing.
2. Lift the washing machine and remove the base packing. Make sure the small triangle
foam is removed with the bottom one together. If not, lay the unit down with side
surface, then remove the small foam from the unit bottom manually.
3. Remove the tape securing the power supply cord and drain hose.
4. Remove the inlet hose from the drum.
Remove transport bolts
！ Warning!
• You must remove the transport bolts from the backside before using the product.
• You’ll need the transport bolts again if you move the product , so make sure
you keep them in a safe place.

Please take the following steps to remove the bolts:

1. Loosen 4 bolts with spanner and then remove them.
2. Stop the holes with transport hole plugs.
3. Keep the transport bolts properly for future use.

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INSTALLATION

Levelling the washing machine

！ Warning!
• The lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
1.Check if the legs are closely attached to the cabinet. If not, please turn them to their
original positions tighten the nuts.
2.Loosen the lock nut turn the feet until it closely contacts with the floor.
3.Adjust the legs and lock them with a spanner (Not supplied), make sure the machine
is steady.
1 2 3 4
Lock nut
foot
Raise Lower

Connect Water Supply Hose

！ Warning!
• To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter!
• Do not kink, crush, modify or sever water inlet hose.
• Be sure to install the intel hose to cold water only! Incorrect installation can
redue performance or damage the clothes washer.

1. Connection between screw tap and inlet hose.

Tap with threads and inlet hose

2. Connect the other end of inlet pipe to the inlet valve at the backside of product
and fasten the pipe tightly clockwise.
water Inlet valve water supply hose

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INSTALLATION
Drain Hose
！ Warning!
• Do not kink or protract the drain hose.
• Position drain hose properly, otherwise damage might result of water leakage.

There are two ways to place the end of drain hose:

1.Put it into the water trough. 2.Connect it to the branch drain pipe of
the trough.

Water Max.100cm

Min.60cm
trough

Note!
• If the machine has drain hose support, please install it like the following .

Trough
Hose Retainer
Max.100cm
Min.60cm

d
B in
Max.100cm
Min.60cm

！ Warning!
• When installing drain hose, fix it properly with a rope.
• If drain hose is too long, do not force it into washing machine as it will cause
abnormal noises.

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OPERATIONS
Quick Start
Caution!
• Before washing, please make sure it’s installed properly.
• Before washing the first time, the washing machine shall be operated in one
round of the whole procedures without clothes in as follows.

1. Before Washing
1 2 3 4 5
Main
wash

Softener

Prewash

Plug in Open tap Load Close door Add detergent

Note!
• Detergent only need to be added in "case I “after selecting pre-washing for
machines with this function.

2. Washing
1 2 3 4

Power On Select Programme Select function or Start up

default
Note!
• If default is selected, step 3 can be skipped.
• 2.The function button line chart is for reference only, please refer to real product
as standard.

3. After Washing
Buzzer beep or “End” or two small points flash on display.

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OPERATIONS

Before Each Washing

• The working condition of the washer should be (0-40)°C. If used under 0°C, the
inlet valve and draining system may be damaged. If the machine is placed under
condition of 0°C or less, then it should be transferred to normal ambient
temperature to ensure the water supply hose and drain hose are not frozen
before use.
• Please check the labels and the explanation of using detergent before wash. Use
non-foaming or less-foaming detergent suitable for machine washing properly.

Check the label Take out the items out of Knot the long strips,zip or
the pockets button

Put small clothes into the Turn easy-pilling and Separate clothes with
pillow slip long-pile fabric inside out different textures

！ Warning!
• When washing single clothes, it may easily cause great eccentricity and give
alarm due to great unbalance. Therefore it is suggested to add one or two
more clothes to be washed together so that draining can be done smoothly.
• Don’t wash clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and
other flammable materials.

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OPERATIONS

Detergent Dispenser
I Pre wash detergent
II Main wash detergent
Softener

Dam-board Dam-board

Liquid detergent Powder detergent Pull out the dispenser

Caution!
• Detergent only need to be added in "case I “after selecting pre-washing
for machines with this function.

Programme Programme
Cotton Eco 40 °C Spin Only
Cotton Eco 60 °C Drain Only
Cotton Rinse&Spin
Cotton 20 °C Delicate 30 °C
Cotton 30 °C Delicate
Cotton 40 °C Ends in 9H
Cotton 60 °C Ends in 6H
Cotton 90 °C Ends in 3H
Synthetic Daily Wash 45'
Synthetic 40 °C Daily Wash 30'
Synthetic 60 °C Daily Wash 15'
Drum Clean
Means must ○ Means optional

Note!
• As for the agglomerated or ropy detergent or additive, before they are poured into
the detergent box, it is suggested to use some water for dilution to prevent the inlet
of detergent box from being blocked and overflowing while filling water.
• Please choose suitable type of detergent for the various washing temperature to get
the best washing performance with less water and energy consumption.

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OPERATIONS

Control Panel

4 3 2 1

Note!
• The chart is for reference only, Please refer to real product as standard.

11 Off 12 Start/Pause
Product is switched off. Press the button to start or pause the
washing cycle.
3 Option 4 Programmes
This allows you to select an additional Available according to the laundry type.
function and will light when selected.

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OPERATIONS
Option
Prewash: The Prewash function can get an extra wash before main wash, it is suitable for washing the
dust rises to surface of the clothes; you need to put detergent into the Case (I ) when selected.
Ext ra Rinse: T he laundry w ill undergo extra rinse once after you select it.

No Spin: I t will not spin if y ou choose this function.

Programme Option Programme Option

Prewash Extra R inse Prewash Extra Rinse
Cotton Eco 40 °C Spin Only
Cotton Eco 60 °C Drain Only
Cotton R inse & Spin
Cotton 20 °C Delicate 30 °C
Cotton 30 °C Delicate
Cotton 40 °C Ends in 9H/Mix 40 °C
Cotton 60 °C Ends in 6H/Mix 40 °C
Cotton 90 °C Ends in 3H/Mix 40 °C
Synthetic Daily Wash 45'
Synthetic 40 °C Daily Wash 30'
Synthetic 60 °C Daily Wash 15'
Drum Clean

○ Means optional

Other Functions
Mute the buzzer
Prewash
Press 3 sec.
/ Delay
Press 3 sec.

Choose the Programme Press the [ Prewash] / [ Delay ] button for 3sec. The buzzer is mute .

To act the buzzer f unction, press the button again for 3 seconds. The setting will be kept unt il
the next reset.

Caution!
• After mu ting the buzzer function, the sounds will not be activated any more.

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OPERATIONS
Child Lock
To avoid misoperation by children.

E xtra No
R inse S pin

Choose the Start Press [E xtra R inse] and [N o S pin]

Programme 3 sec. until buzzer beep.
Caution!
• Press the two button 3sec. also to release the function.
• The “Child Lock” will lock all buttons except [OFF ].
• Cutting off the power supply will result in the child lock being released.
• If you want to change the program on child lock condition, you should unlock
the child lock first, then rotate the knob to OFF position, finally choose the
program you want.

Temp. Range
The temperature i s: Cold, 20 °C , 30 °C , 40 °C , 60 °C , 90 °C

Speed Range
The speed is :
800: 0-400-600-800 1000: 0-400-600-800-1000 1200: 0-400-600-800-1000-1200

Programme Default Speed(rpm) Programme Default Speed(rpm)

1200 1200
Cotton Eco 40 °C 1200 Spin Only 1200
Cotton Eco 60 °C 1200 Drain Only -
Cotton 1200 Rinse&Spin 1200
Cotton 20 °C 1200 Delicate 30 °C 600
Cotton 30 °C 1200 Delicate 600
Cotton 40 °C 1200 Ends in 9H/Mix 40 °C 1000
Cotton 60 °C 1200 Ends in 6H/Mix 40 °C 1000
Cotton 90 °C 1200 Ends in 3H/Mix 40 °C 1000
Synthetic 1000 Daily Wash 45' 800
Synthetic 40 °C 1000 Daily Wash 30' 800
Synthetic 60 °C 1000 Daily Wash 15' 800
Drum Clean 400

Note!
• The temperature and speed can’t be changed, it is defaut.

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OPERATIONS

Programmes
Programmes are available according to the laundry type.

Programmes
Cotton Hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles made of cotton or
linen.
Synthetic Wash synthetic articles, for example: shirts, coats, blending.
While washing the knitting textiles, detergent quantity shall be
reduced due to its loose string construction and easily forming
bubbles.
Daily Wash It is suitable for washing few and not very dirty clothes quickly.
Cotton Eco To increase the washing effects, washing time is increased.
Ends in The function can be set with this programme,the total time
including washing time and delaying time is 3h, 6h or 9h.
(Mix) You can select this procedure wash the tough clot hes, that need
much more time and strength. It is used for the daily clothes of
cotton, such as sheets, chained, pillowcases, bathrobe and
underwear.
Delicate For delicate , washable textiles , e . g . made of silk , satin , synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics.
Drum Clean It applys 90 °C high temperature sterilization to make the
clothes washing more green. When this procedure is performed,
the clothes or other washing cannot be added. When proper
amount of chlorine bleaching agent is put in, the barrel cleaning
effect will be better. The customer can use this programme
regularly according to the need.
Spin Only Extra spin with selectable spin speed .
Rinse&Spin Extra rinse with spin .
Drain Only Drain off the water.

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Washing Programmes Table

Programme Load(kg) Temp.(°C) Default Time(H)

5.0 Default 5.0

Cotton Eco 40 °C 5.0 40 1:39

Cotton Eco 60 °C 5.0 60 4:54
Cotton 5.0 Cold 1:35
Cotton 20 °C 5.0 20 1:19
Cotton 30 °C 5.0 30 1:20
Cotton 40 °C 5.0 40 1:40
Cotton 60 °C 5.0 60 1:45
Cotton 90 °C 5.0 90 2:40
Synthetic 2.5 Cold 1:18
Synthetic 40 °C 2.5 40 1:33
Synthetic 60 °C 2.5 60 1:43
Drum Clean - 90 1:21
Spin Only 5.0 - 0:12
Drain Only - - 0:01
Rinse&Spin 5.0 - 0:31
Delicate 30 °C 2.5 30 1:00
Delicate 2.5 Cold 0:55
Ends in 9H 5.0 40 1:13
Ends in 6H 5.0 40 1:13
Ends in 3H 5.0 40 1:13
Daily Wash 45' 2.0 30 0:45
Daily Wash 30' 2.0 20 0:30
Daily Wash 15' 2.0 Cold 0:15

• Energy test program: Cotton ECO 60°C.

• “Cotton ECO 60°C ” is the standard washing program to which the information in the
label and the fiche relates, and they are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry
and that they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water
consumptions for washing that type of cotton laundry,that the actual water temperature
may differ from the declared cycle temperature.

Note!
• The parameters in this table are only for user's reference. The actual parameters maybe
different with the parameters in above mentioned table.

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MAINTENANCES

Cleaning And Care

！ Warning!
• Before your maintenance starts, please unplug the machine and close the tap.

Cleaning The Cabinet

Proper maintenance on the washing machine can extend its
working life. The surface can be cleaned with diluted
non-abrasive neutral detergents when necessary. If there is
any water overflow, use the wet cloth to wipe it off immediately.
No sharp items are allowed.

Note!
• Formic acid and its diluted solvents or equivalent are forbidden, such as
alcohol, solvents or chemical products,etc.

Cleaning The Drum

The rusts left inside the drum by the metal articles shall be removed immediately
with chlorine-free detergents.
Never use steel wool.
Note!
• Don’t put laundry in the washing machine during the drum cleaning.

Cleaning The Door Seal And Glass

Wipe the glass and seal after each wash
to remove lint and stains. If lint builds up it
can cause leaks.
Remove any coins, buttons and other objects
from the seal after each wash.

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MAINTENANCES
Cleaning The Inlet Filter
Note!
• Inlet filter must be cleaned if there is less water.

Washing the filter in the tap

1.Close the tap.
2.Remove the water supply hose from the tap.
3.clean the filter.
4.Reconnect the water supply hose.
Washing the filter in washing machine:
1.Screw off the inlet pipe from the backside
of the machine.
2.Pull out the filter with long nose pliers
and reinstall it back after being washed.
3.Use the brush to clean the filter.
4.Reconnect the inlet pipe.

Note!
• If the brush is not clean, you can pull out the filter washed separately;
• Reconnect, turn on the tap.

Clean The Detergent Dispenser

1.Press down the arrow location on softener cover inside the dispenser drawer.
2.Lift the clip up and take out softener cover and wash all grooves with water.
3.Restore the softener cover and push the drawer into position.

1 2 3 4

Pull out the dispenser Clean the dispenser Clean inside the recess Insert the dispenser
drawer with press the A drawer under water with an old toothbrush drawer

Note!
• Do not use alcohol,solvents or chemical products to clean the machine.

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MAINTENANCES
Cleaning The Drain Pump Filter
！ Warning!
• Be careful of the hot water!
• Allow detergent solution to cool down.
• Unplug the machine to avoid electrical shock before washing.
• Drain pump filter can filter the yarns and small foreign matters from the
washing.
• Clean the filter periodically to ensure the normal operation of washing
machine.

1 2 3 4
。

Open the Service filter Open the filter by turning Remove extraneous Close the lower cover cap
to the counter clockwise matter

Caution!
• Make sure that valve cap and emergency drain hose are reinstalled properly, cap
plates should be inserted aligning to hole plates otherwise water may leak;
• Some machines don’t have emergency drain hose, Rotate lower cover cap directly
to make water run into basin.
• When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can
be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always
wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty. When replacing the
cover, ensure it is securely re-tightened.

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MAINTENANCES

Trouble Shooting
The start of the appliance does not work or it stops during operation.
First try to find a solution to the problem, If not, contact the service centre.
Description Reason Solution
Washing machine Restart after the door is closed
Door is not closed properly
cannot start up Check if the clothes is stuck
Door can’t be Washer's safety Disconnect the power, restart
opened protection design is working the product
The connection between inlet Check and fasten water pipes
Water leakage
pipe or outlet hose is not tight Clean up outlet hose
Detergent residues Detergent is dampened Clean and wipe the detergent
in the box or agglomerated box
Indicator or display Disconnect the power Check if the power is shut
does not light PC board or harness has down and the power plug is
connection problem connected correctly
Check if the fixing (bolts) have
Abnormal noise been removed
Check it’s installed on a solid
and level floor

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Description Reason Solution

Prewash OFF
Extra Rinse OFF
No Spin OFF Restart after the door is closed
Door is not closed properly
Pause/Start FLASH Check if the clothes is stuck
Child Lock OFF
Door Lock FLASH
Prewash OFF
Extra Rinse OFF Check if the water pressure is
No Spin FLASH Water injecting too low
Pause/Start OFF problem while
Straighten the water pipe
Child Lock OFF washing
Check if the inlet valve filter is blocked
Door Lock OFF
Prewash OFF
Extra Rinse OFF
No Spin FLASH
Overtime water draining Check if the drain hose is blocked
Pause/Start FLASH
Child Lock OFF
Door Lock OFF

Prewash OFF
Extra Rinse FLASH
No Spin OFF
Water overflow Restart the washer
Pause/Start OFF
Child Lock OFF
Door Lock OFF

Please try again first, call up

Others
service line if there is still troubles

Note!
• After the check, activate the appliance. If the problem occurs again,
contact the service.

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Technical Specifications
Model TWM50FBM

Rated Capacity 5Kg

Rated Power 1950 W

Classification of use Indoor use only
Washing Type Drum
Water Connection Cold

Rated Total Water 61L

H
Consumption (L)
Voltage (V) 220-240 V
D
W
Frequency (Hz) 50 Hz
Max. Current 10 A
Water Pressure 0.05MPa - 1MPa
Max. Spin Speed 1200 RPM

Height 850
Dimensions
(mm) Width 595

Depth 470

Net Weight (Kg) 54 Kg

IP rating IPX4

Note!
This product is subject to continuous improvement, specifications are subject to change
without prior notice.

This product was tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.2 and

AS/NZS 6400 at washing program: Cotton Eco 60°C, which is suitable
for a normally soiled load.

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Repairs, Service & Warranty

It is hazardous for anyone installing, removing, altering, repairing, servicing or
testing of this appliance.

Only an Authorised Service Person can carry out servicing or repairs to this appliance.

IF SERVICE IS REQUIRED:

If you have a problem, and the problem persists after you have made the checked mentioned
in this manual, contact:
TECO Australia’s Service on 1300 660 037 (8:30am - 4pm Mon-Friday AEST).

For warranty details please visit www.teco.com.au

Service email: [email protected]

Spare parts: [email protected]

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