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Keep this guide for future reference Front-Loading Automatic Washer WM 67120 NBL00 Owner’s Guide & Installation Instructions 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.
Cleaning detergent dispenser Cleaning the door seal Cleaning the outer cabinet and control panel Cleaning the water inlet strainers Cleaning the drain pump filter Descaling the washer 8 Troubleshooting 9 WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE BLOMBERG CLOTHES WASHERS 10 HOW TO GET SERVICE...
Specifications Models Height (in/cm) Width (in/cm) Depth (in/cm) Net Weight (lbs/kg) Electricity (V/Hz.) Total Current (A) Total Power (W) Spinning cycle (rpm max.) Water pressure (psi)/(bar) Drain height (ft.)/(m.) Wash capacity (cu. Ft.)/(Lt.) Dry Load Capacity (lbs)/(kg) Specifications of this appliance may change without notice to improve the quality of the product.
Important Safety Instructions B WARNING - 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...
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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. • Store laundry detergents and additives in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach due to danger of chemical poisoning and skin irritation.
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• All broken and faulty components, panels and parts must only be replaced with original Blomberg spare parts by a Blomberg Service technician. • Do not force the washer door open when it is locked. The door must be closed any time during the programme cycle.
Installation Instructions Read this first ! This washer can be individually installed in free-standing and built-in installations. You can also install your washer with your dryer as a free-standing or built-in pair. Before you install your appliance, read the following instructions completely and carefully: • Save these instructions for future reference.
The dimensions are for the recommended spacing. Counter depth should be 23.5-24.5”(60-62 cm). Custom undercounter installation – Washer only Minimum counter width should be 50” (127 cm) for a pair of Blomberg washer & dryer. Custom undercounter installation – Washer & Dryer 50” (127 cm)
(208-240V, 60Hz) located on the appliance. For this purpose, a junction box (as seen in picture below) must be obtained. Junction box is supplied with Blomberg Clothes Dryer (model no: DV 16540 NBL00) and it works as a voltage converter from 110/120V to 208/240V between the mains and appliance.
individual branch circuit outlet. B WARNING – 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. B WARNING –...
• Do not remove the filters located on the water supply hoses (on faucet/hose and hose/inlet valve connections). • Always use genuine “Blomberg” water supply hoses when connecting with this washer. Old or worn-out hoses must not be reused. It is not advised to extend inlet or drain...
wash drum. • Transportation/shipping bolts must be removed. • Washer must be properly leveled by using the adjustable feet. • Water inlet hoses are connected to the water faucets, secured and checked for any leaks by turning on both faucets. • Drain installation is done properly and drain hose is checked and secured to prevent any flooding. • Washer is connected the junction box which is plugged to a properly grounded live mains outlet.
Operating Instructions First Use B WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Before the first use, • Be sure that the washer is installed properly by a qualified installer or service technician in accordance with all national and local codes and requirements.
extended contact of damp clothes before or after washing to prevent dye transfer. C Wash heavily and lightly soiled items separately. C Lint producers (towels, linen etc) and lint collectors (easy care, permanent press) should be washed separately. Lint producers should be washed inside-out.
Detergent Use About Detergent C Your washer is designed to use only HE (high efficiency) detergents. You should always look for the following symbol on the label of detergents: If you use a non-HE detergent with this washer, high sudsing will occur. High sudsing will decrease tumble action effectiveness, washing and rinsing performance worsen.
dosing cup and follow the instructions on the package. If you use a liquid detergent, be sure to use a HE (High efficiency) detergent and add detergent directly to main wash compartment before operating your washer. If you observe liquid detergent stains on washed items, it is recommended for subsequent wash cycles that you should add liquid...
Selecting a program and operating your washer Control panel Power button Program follow-up indicator Display Cycle selection knob Start/Pause/Cancel Button Auxiliary Function Buttons Time Delaying Button (+/-) Spin Speed Adjustment Button Turning the washer on Prepare the washer for program selection by pressing the “Power” button. When “Power” button is pressed, “Ready” light flashes indicating that the door is ready to be opened. Press the “Power” button again to turn off the washer.
Program Cycle Selection Table White and colorfast items made of cotton and linen (baby clothes, Sanitary garments, sheets, pillowcases, kitchen towels, tablecloths) Temp Cottons/ Boost Regularwash White and colorfast items made of cotton and linen (towels, jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, Warm work clothes) Cold Easy-care items made of...
Selectable options of a wash cycle are extra rinse “R”, superwash “S” and quickwash “Q”. 1. Even if there is no hot water system, hot water inlet must still be connected to another cold water faucet. Otherwise a fault will occur on water intake.
Special programs For specific applications, you can select any of the following programs: • Soak This wash cycle is used for heavily soiled items when you want to pre- treat them. Cycle soaks the laundry in a relatively high amount of warm water for two hours approximately.
hour for the first three hours and with steps of three hours for the remainder (1, 2, 3, 6, 9, …24). 1. Open the loading door, place the laundry inside and fill detergent disperser. 2. Set the washing program, spin speed and, if required, select the auxiliary functions.
machine to “Pause” mode in order to change the spin speed. New spin speed can be selected. Spin speed selection can be changed until the end of final rinse cycle. Adding/removing laundry in standby mode The door can be opened if the water level and temperature in the drum is suitable.
Quick instructions for daily use Preparation 1. Turn on both hot and cold water faucets fully. Check and be sure the water connection is tight. 2. Place the laundry in the drum. 3. Add laundry additives (e.g. detergent, fabric softener,bleach). Starting 1. Press the “On/Off” button. 2. Select the appropriate wash cycle and temperature suitable for your items.
User maintenance instructions A WARNING – Be sure to unplug the power cable before attempting maintenance or cleaning of your appliance to minimize the risk of electric shock. Cleaning detergent dispenser Remove any powder/liquid residue buildup in the dispenser drawer. To do this;...
C Never use a sponge or scrubbing material. These will damage the painted and plastic parts. Cleaning the water inlet strainers There is a strainer at the end of each water inlet valve at the back side of the washer and also at the end of each water inlet hose where they are connected to the faucets.
Do the following as shown in the figure below: • Pull out the emergency drain hose from its housing. • Place a large container at the end of the hose. Drain the water off into the container by pulling out the plug at the end of the hose. If the amount of water to be drained off is greater than the volume of the container, replace the plug, pour the water out, then...
Troubleshooting Problem Cause There may be some water in your appliance when you receive it. Water in the washer. This is from the quality control process and is normal. Faucets may be turned off. Water inlet hose may be folded. Water inlet strainers might be clogged.
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Inlet hose connections may be leaking. End of the drain hose may be loosely inserted into the waste pipe or sink. There is water coming from the bottom of the House drain may be clogged. washer. Filter cap of the drain pump may not be properly fitted.
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Water pressure may be low. Supply voltage may be low. Inlet temperature of water may Cycle time takes longer be low. than the time specified in the owner’s guide. There may be an imbalance of load in the drum. Number of rinse cycles might have increased to obtain a better rinse.
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It continuously spins. There may be an imbalance of Remaining time does not load in the drum. count down. Using excessive amount of detergent. Not using HE detergent Excess foaming occurs. Detergent may have been stored improperly. Type of material being washed (lace items will cause excessive foam due to their meshed structure).
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There may be an imbalance of load in the drum. Therefore, the program cycle might have been completed without spinning. Washer did not spin. Unbalance detection due to 1-2 small items in the drum (uneven load distribution) Drain hose may be folded. “No spin”...
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Wrong program cycle and temperature might have been selected. Using insufficient amount of detergent. Washing performance is Using wrong type of detergent. poor: Stain could not be removed, not cleaned. Laundry could not be whitened. Mixing different sorts of items. Mixing different types of laundry additives.
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Using insufficient amount of detergent. Clothes are stiff and/ or do not smell like the Softener being released early. fabric softener. The detergent may have been placed into the wrong compartment; the detergent may be mixed with the softener. A higher temperature might have been selected.
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Intermediate spins may be skipped. The amount and storage conditions of the detergent used might not be appropriate. Rinsing performance is poor. Not using HE detergent Using excessive amount of detergent Drain hose may be folded. Drain pump filter or drain itself may be clogged.
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Clanking noise in the Metal objects such as coins, pins drum. may be in the drum. Water inlet hoses or valves may be clogged. Water fill temperature is There may be a long distance incorrect. between the water heater and washer.
(Labor charges are the responsibility of the consumer) Lifetime limited warranty from date of first installation * ++ (parts only) Blomberg will repair or replace to the original owner the stainless steel drum if rust through occurs under normal household use and normal water conditions (no excessive chlorine).
HOW TO GET SERVICE Please contact the Distributor for your State or Province as listed on the Distributor Contact List, or call our Toll Free Number at 1 800 459 9848 for direction to an Authorized Blomberg Service Agent.