UGTL16A - Washing machine Ugine - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Washing machine
Brand	Ugine
Model	UGTL16A
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 cm x 60 cm x 50 cm
Weight	Approximately 70 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	2000 W
Wash Capacity	6.5 kg
Maximum Spin Speed	1200 rpm
Energy Class	A++
Water Consumption per Cycle	Approximately 50 L
Noise Level (Wash/Spin)	58 dB / 76 dB
Number of Programs	15 (Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Quick, etc.)
Delay Start	Up to 24 hours
Child Lock	Yes
Overflow Protection	Yes
Unbalanced Load Detection	Yes
Drum Material	Stainless steel
Door Type	Front-loading, 180° opening
Lint Filter	Yes, cleanable
Detergent Drawer	3 compartments (pre-wash, main wash, softener)
Spare Parts Availability	Drum, motor, pump, belt, door seal, control board
Repair Index (France)	7.5 / 10

Frequently Asked Questions - UGTL16A Ugine

How do I install the washing machine?

Remove all transport bolts from the back, level the machine using adjustable feet, and connect water inlet and drain hose securely. Ensure the electrical plug is compatible with your outlet.

What does error code E01 mean?

Error code E01 typically indicates a water supply issue. Check if the water tap is open, the inlet hose is not kinked, and the water pressure is adequate.

How often should I clean the lint filter?

Clean the lint filter after every 5–10 washes to maintain drainage efficiency. Remove the filter cover, rinse it under water, and reinstall firmly.

Can I use a 30-minute quick wash for heavily soiled clothes?

The quick wash (30 min) is designed for lightly soiled items. For heavily soiled clothes, select a longer program like Cotton 60°C or Intensive for better cleaning.

Why does the drum not spin?

Possible causes: unbalanced load, door not fully closed, drain pump blocked, or drive belt slippage. Redistribute the laundry, ensure the door is latched, and check the pump filter.

What detergent should I use?

Use high-efficiency (HE) detergent suitable for front-loaders. Avoid excessive suds; measure according to the load size and water hardness. For colored fabrics, use a color-safe detergent.

How to cancel or pause a cycle?

Press the Start/Pause button to pause the cycle. To cancel, hold the Start/Pause button for 3 seconds, then select the Drain or Spin program to remove water before opening the door.

Is the machine leaking water?

Check the door seal for debris or damage, tighten the water inlet hose connections, and ensure the drain hose is properly inserted into the standpipe. Clean the detergent drawer to prevent overflow.

What is the maximum spin speed and how to adjust it?

The maximum spin speed is 1200 rpm. You can adjust it using the Spin Speed button on the control panel. Lower speeds (400-800 rpm) are gentler on delicate fabrics.

Where can I find spare parts?

Spare parts such as drum, motor, belt, pump, and door seal are available through authorized Ugine service centers or online spare parts retailers. Use the model number UGTL16A for correct identification.

USER MANUAL UGTL16A Ugine

Before using your washing machine, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Washing Machine

OWNER'S MANUAL

UGTL16A

Read This Manual

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washing machine properly. Just a little preventative care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washing machine. You'll find many answers to common problems in the chart of troubleshooting tips. If you review the chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service.

Notes

Contents

Safety and precautions.... 2

Installation of the washer....5

Preparation before washing....7

Parts identification of the washer....8

Instruction of the washer operation panel....9

Quick start....11

The main wash....12

Special features....13

Programme guide.... 14

Cleaning and Maintenance of the washing machine....15

Identify usual trouble of washer....16

Malfunction display and solutions....17

Technical specifications....18

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

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 supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
■ The new hose-sets supplied with the appliance are to be used and that old hose-sets should not be reused.
■ Do not connect the valve to the hot water supply if the product is intended to be connected to cold water supply only.
■ Do not connect the cold water valve to the hot water supply if the product incorporates two valves, the red one is for hot water, the blue one is for cold water.
■ The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
■ This appliance is for indoor use only.

Safety and precautions

Read the following items to prevent from injuring yourself, others and the damage of property:

Warning

This indicates serious injury or death to human being may be caused.

Caution

This will remind you that injury to people and damage to property may occur.

Please read graphics as follows.

This graphics represents [cause attention], and detailed cautions will be displayed inside the graphics. △

This graphics represents [operation prohibited], and detailed prohibitive items will be displayed inside the graphics.

This graphic represents [forcible execution], and detailed forcible execution items will be displayed inside the graphics.

Warning

Please do not disassembly and assembly the machine without authorization.

No dismantling

Please do not insert your hand and take out clothes inside the spin barrel before it is fully stopped.

No touching

Please do not install the machine in damp and raining environment to avoid electric shocking, catching fire, faults and distortion accidents.

No dampness

Please do not directly rinse the machine with water when cleaning.

No rinsing

Warning

Please do not let children climb the machine or peer into the rotating spin barrel to avoid accidents.

Prohibited

It is prohibited to wash the clothes touching with kerosene, gasoline, alcohol and other flammable materials.

Prohibited

Please do not damage power flexible cord and power plug to avoid electric shocking, short circuit and catching fire.

Prohibited

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

Please pull out plug from the socket if the machine is not in use.

Pull out the plug

Please well connect the earth line of socket to avoid electric shocking by accidental leakage.

(earthing)

Earthing

Please insert the power plug tightly.

Please do not place on the washer burning candle, mosquito-repellent incense, cigarette and other

flammable things, as v as electric stove, air heating fan and other

heating

sources.

Smoke and fire prohibited

Please use correct power source.

Please do not pull out or insert the plug with wet hands to avoid electric shocking.

Wet hands are prohibited

Caution

Please ensure that the water inlet pipe is connected and the tap is opened before washing

clothes.

The water temperature shall not exceed 50°C when washing with warm water.

Prohibited

Customers are not allowed to change the power line without permission.

Prohibited

It is strictly prohibited to place and sit children or lay weights on the washer.

Prohibited

Please do not pull the electric cord when pulling out the plug.

Please do not wash down jacket, raincoat, fishing coat and similar clothes in the washer.

Prohibited

Installation of the washer

Remove from the packaging

• Remove package and take out
  the machine from the foam cushion.
• Open the lid of the washer to take out accessories.
  • Operation or washing on the foamed cushion is strictly forbidden.

Installation of the bottom cover

Slightly tilt the machine forward, and insert the bottom cover.

Installation of the drain hose

Simple line drawing of a hand holding a device with a coiled spring attached (no text or symbols)

• Completely slide the drain hose over the sewer.
• Fix it with the hoop. ( As shown in the figure )

Installation of the washer

Installation of the water inlet hose

1. Check the tap mouth. Let the taps to mate with the skirtlike nut of water inlet hose.
2. Pull the skirtlike nut of one end of the water inlet hose upwards, and then screw into the tap tightly.
3. Grasp the water inlet hose by hand and pull it downwards to see whether it is secured.
4. Screw the nut on the other end of the water inlet hose into the water inlet of the washing machine to the most.

Notice:

After installation water inlet hose, do not start the washing machine in haste. First open the tap to create certain water pressure in the hose to check whether there is any leakage in the connector both ends. If the pressure is too high, please shut the tap a little to avoid water leakage.

Tightly screw another end of the inlet hose on the water inlet valve. (with rubber sealing ring inside).

Note: When tightening the clamping nut,

evenly apply the force and do not twist the valve in case breaking the valve joint.

Preparation before washing

1 Adjust the feet to level the machine

Adjustable foot (extend when turning clockwise and shorten when turning anti clockwise)

(Slightly tilt the machine. Adjust the foot knob to ensure that the four feet are steadily contacted with the ground. If the ground is obviously not flat, correction should be made on the ground surface, otherwise the washer barrel will incline and knock the cabinet)

2 Install the water inlet hose.
one inlet hose

two inlet hose

3 Connect to the power source.

4 Open the water tap.

5 Fix the drain hose.

6 Put in clothes and suitable amount of washing powder.

NOTICE

Before washing, please do take out coins, keys and other hard objects, and close the zip to prevent clothes and barrel from damage.

Parts identification of the washer

Accessories

Inlet hose

Drain hose (For lower drain only)

Upper drain hose (For upper drain only)

Instruction of the washer operation panel

graph TD
    A["Water Level"] --> B["This machine has six water level. Press the water level button to select the corresponding water level."]
    C["Temperature"] --> D["Display when the washing water temperature."]
    E["Power Supply"] --> F["[On/Off"] button is used to turn on/off the power supply.]
    G["Wash"] --> H["Time: 20-16-10"]
    I["Rinse"] --> J["Time: 8-2-1"]
    K["Spin"] --> L["Time: 8-7-5"]
    M["Water level"] --> N["Time: 5-6-3-4-1-2"]
    O["Delay"] --> P["Time: 3-4-2-1"]
    Q["Program"] --> R["Time: 3-4-2-1"]
    S["Temperature"] --> T["Time: 3-4-2-1"]
    U["Start/Pause"] --> V["Time: 3-4-2-1"]
    W["User can set the delay start time from 1 hour to 24 hours separately. After the time you set runs out, this machine will start to work with the set program."] --> X["Delay"]
    Y["Start / Pause"] --> Z["Press the [Start / Pause"] button to switch the machine between start and pause modes.]
    AA["Wash Rinse Spin"] --> AB["[Wash"], [Rinse] and["Spin"], these three buttons represent the process of washing. Continuously_pressing["Wash"] button can change the washing time. Press["Rinse"] button can select rinsing times. Press["Spin"] button can determine how long time will be spent for spin.]
    AC["Program Selection"] --> AD["Program divide into six washing mode: Normal, Quick, Jeans, Anti-wrinkle, Silk, Air dry. Normal this program is the easiest, most convenient and most common washing program. Quick program: this program is used for washing the clothes not so dirty and the whole washing process will be completed in about 45 minutes. Jeans program: this program is used for washing more dirtter clothes or bed sheets. Anti wrinkle program: this program is to prevent the clothes fold after the dehydration. Silk program: this program is washed gently with 2 rinsing."]

Quick start

graph TD
    A["1 Install the washing machine"] --> B["2 Load the laundry"]
    B --> C["3 Add the detergent"]
    C --> D["4 Close the lid"]
    D --> E["5 Fix the drain pipe"]
    E --> F["6 Turn on the water tap"]
    F --> G["7 Connect the power"]
    G --> H["8 Select the desired programme"]
    H --> I["9 Press the [start/pause"] key]

Programme selection

1 Press the [ On/Off ] button.
2 Select the program, then select the water level or other attached functions.
3 Press the [start/pause] key.

When the programme has finished

• When the machine stops, the buzzer will buzz continuously for 6 times and the power will be automatically cut off.
• Turn off the water tap.
  ● Pull out the power plug for safety.

The main wash

Instruction to the NORMAL program

• [Normal] wash program is the easiest, most convenient and most common washing program. When the user press the power switch and then press [Start/Pause] button, the normal washing program will start to work.
• When the washer start to work, the digital tube show the remain time. The indicator light which stand for remaining time is flickering.

Steps in details

1. Press the power switch.
2. According to the washing amount choose the proper water level.
3. Press START/PAUSE button.

Instruction to single wash procedure

• User may freely select any single procedure, or any combination of procedures among WASH, RINSE and SPIN according to the actual requirements. It is only required to turn off any one or two of these three indicators that not needed by the user. And keep the indicator be on showing the process needed by the user.
• Single wash -- after switching on the power, turn off RINSE and SPIN two indicators by pressing these two keys. The operation for single rinse and single spin is similar.
• Single wash-spin – after switching on the power, turn off RINSE indicator by pressing that key. The operation for single rinse-spin and single wash-rinse is similar.

! Close the lid of the door when machine is running, otherwise, it will automatically stop working during spin process and send out abnormal warning.
!The washer will not work when the filled water does not reach the set water level.

Special features

NORMAL PROGRAM

- This program is the easiest, most convenient and most common washing program.

QUICK

- This program is used for washing the clothes not so dirty and the whole washing process will be completed in about 45 minutes.

JEANS

•This program is used for washing more dirtier clothes or bed sheets.

SILK

• The silk is washed gently with 2 rinsing.

ANTI-WRINKLE

- This program is to prevent the clothes fold after the dehydration.

AIR DRY

• AIR DRY program is that the formation of the swing of the wind within the barrel through high-speed rotation, which can dry the clothes barrel.

• POWER FAILURE MEMORY FUNCTION

If the power supply becomes off suddenly during operation, the machine remembers the current operation state. When power is on, the machine returns to former operation state automatically.

NOTE: Only for washers having this function.

Program guide

Program\Contents	Water Level (L)	Wash Time (minutes)	Spin Time (minutes)	Complete Time (minutes)	Rinsing Times	Washings (recommended)
Normal	6	20	7	78	2	Normal clothes
Quick	3	10	5	45	1	Normal clothes or not so dirty clothes
Jeans	6	20	9	99	2	Jeans clothes
Anti-wrinkle	4	10	5	66	2	Normal clothes or dirty clothes
Silk	4	15	5	81	2	Silk clothes
Air dry	6	/	5	69	/	Normal clothes or dirty clothes

Note: The time required will also vary with water pressures of intake pipe, different clothes textures and different water drain conditions.

Cleaning and Maintenance of the washing machine

NOTICE ! Make sure to pull out the power plug before the cleaning and maintenance.

! Please keep the washer with neat appearance and perform correct maintenance to prolong the service life of washer.

Cleaning the water inlet hose joint

Unscrew and remove the water inlet hose joint from the washer and clean the filtering screen of the inlet valve with brush.

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Cleaning of filtering bag

The special circulation water flow is designed for this washer, thus the flock powder and flock residues will be automatically collected into the filtering bag. After application, the user shall regularly clean the filtering bag to remove the flock powder and flock residues. Detail operation methods are following:

Press it according to the arrowhead point. And you can discharge the frame of filtering bag.

Put the frame of filtering bag into the two jacks and push into emphatically as shown in figure above.

Identify usual trouble of washer

If the machine does not work normally, or alarms, please check as the following list. If the problem persists, please contact local service office or the sales service department of our company. The customer should not dismantle the machine without permission.

List of faults and inspection

Faults	Inspection Items
No water flows in	If the power is off or the fuse is burned out.If the water supply is cut off or the water pressure is too low.If the inlet hose is properly connected and the water tap is opened.If the screen of the inlet valve is blocked by dirt.If the inlet valve works. (when the inlet valve is switched on, a slight sound will be heard)If the [Start / Pause]button is pressed after the power switch is pressed.
No washing	If the power is off or the fuse is burned out.If the power supply voltage is too low.If the water reaches to the required water level.(The machine will not work before reaching the required water level)If it is set to "Delay" washing mode. (It will only start upon the reservation time)
Abnormal draining	If the water drain hose is placed too high.If the end of water drain hose is blocked.If the internal rubber ring of the drain valve is blocked by dirt.
Abnormal spin	If the lid is closed.If clothing piled up at one side of the barrel or the clothing put in is beyond the rated capacity.If the machine is placed unsteadily . (The ground is not flat).If the motor belt is loose.

Note:
During the de spin process, if washing are piled at one side of the spin barrel, it will cause unbalance of spin barrel resulting in striking. At this moment, the computer inside the washer will feel this unbalance phenomenon and will automatically correct it (fill in water Washing). However, if unbalance situation is not removed after continuous three corrections, which means the computer auto-correction can not resolve the problem. Then the user has to manually and evenly place the clothing inside the barrel to solve the problem.

Malfunction display and solutions

An alarm occurs, the buzzer sounding for 10 seconds, while light Show related alarm types and processing methods. Without treatment, repeated every 15 minutes, blew 10 seconds, Up to 1h does not handle the automatic cut off the power switch:

Display	Solutions	Causes
	Open or close the door.Check the inlet valve.	Water more than 1 hour alarm.
	Open or close the door.Check the inlet valve.	Drain time ≥slant 10min.
	Closed the lid.	Alarm if the lid is still open.
	Please keep the clothes balance.	The washing on one side .
	Repair.	EEPROM error alarm.
	Check the water level sensor and the wiring is connected socket.	Alarm for water level sensor problem.
	Repair.	Door lock error.
	Repair.	Computer communication alarm plate.

Technical specifications

Rated power supply	220V~ 60HZ
Rated input power	680W
Motor rated input power	600W
Pump rated input power	60W
Rated wash capacity	16kg
Rated spin capacity	16kg
Overall dimensions	686×715×1000
Water pressure	0.03~0.8MPa
Grade of waterproof	IPX4
Weight of whole machine	56.8kg
Standard program water consumption	275L
Water volume	105L
Washing mode	New water flow
Draining mode	Upper drain
Spin mode	Centrifugal spin

Water level

Water level	1	2	3	4	5	6
Water volume	35L	46L	61L	76L	88L 105L
Weight of laundry	≤slant 3kg	≤slant 5kg	≤slant	≤slant 10kg	≤slant 13kg	≤slant 16kg7kg