SC-600AU8FL - Washing machine Seiki - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Washing Machine
Brand	Seiki
Model	SC-600AU8FL
Dimensions (H x W x D)	850 x 600 x 500 mm
Weight	65 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Capacity	8 kg
Maximum Spin Speed	1200 rpm
Energy Efficiency Class	A+++
Annual Energy Consumption	170 kWh
Water Consumption per Cycle	50 L
Noise Level (Wash/Spin)	60 dB / 75 dB
Wash Programs	Cotton, Synthetics, Delicates, Wool, Quick, Eco, Intensive, Rinse & Spin
Additional Functions	Delay Start, Child Lock, Anti-Flood, Load Detection, Temperature Selection
Display Type	LED Digital
Drum Material	Stainless Steel
Door Opening	Front, 180°
Maintenance	Clean filter every 30 cycles, descale periodically
Safety Features	Child Lock, Overflow Protection, Motor Overheat Protection
Repairability	User replaceable drain filter, belt, and pump; professional service for motor/PCB
Included Accessories	User manual, inlet hose, drain hose, transit bolts

Frequently Asked Questions - SC-600AU8FL Seiki

How do I start a wash cycle on the Seiki SC-600AU8FL?

Plug in the machine, open the door, load laundry, add detergent, select the desired program using the program knob, adjust options if needed, and press the Start/Pause button. Ensure the water supply is open.

What should I do if the machine does not drain?

Check the drain hose for kinks or blockages. Clean the drain filter located at the bottom front panel. If the problem persists, the drain pump may be faulty and require replacement.

How can I clean the detergent drawer?

Press the release button inside the drawer to remove it completely. Wash it under warm water with a soft brush. Wipe the compartment with a damp cloth. Reinsert the drawer securely.

My washing machine is vibrating excessively. What can I do?

Ensure the machine is level by adjusting the feet. Remove the transit bolts if not done. Check that the load is balanced; redistribute heavy items evenly. Also, verify the floor is solid.

How do I use the child lock feature?

Press and hold the Child Lock button (usually marked with a padlock icon) for 3-5 seconds until the indicator lights up. To deactivate, repeat the same process. This prevents accidental button presses during operation.

What is the maximum spin speed of this model?

The Seiki SC-600AU8FL has a maximum spin speed of 1200 rpm. You can adjust the spin speed using the spin speed selector button or knob.

How often should I clean the drum?

Run a drum cleaning cycle (if available) every 2-3 months. Alternatively, run a hot wash (90°C) with a cup of white vinegar or a descaling agent to remove limescale and odors.

What does the error code 'E1' mean?

Error E1 typically indicates a water inlet problem. Check that the water tap is fully open, the inlet hose is not kinked, and the water pressure is sufficient. Clean the inlet filter if needed.

Can I use liquid detergent?

Yes, you can use liquid detergent. For best results, pour it into the detergent drawer's main wash compartment (usually marked 'II' or with a liquid detergent cup). Avoid overfilling.

How do I replace the door seal?

Replacing the door seal requires removing the front panel and door. Unhook the old seal, clean the groove, fit the new seal with the arrows aligned, and secure with the clamp. For safety, consider contacting a professional technician.

USER MANUAL SC-600AU8FL Seiki

6KG FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINE

Front view of a white SEIKI washing machine with a circular vent and control panel (no visible text or symbols on the device body)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL: SC-600AU8FL

Please read this manual carefully before using, and keep it for future reference.

CONTENTS

General	Safety
Product	Overview
Getting	Started
	Levelling	the	appliance
Connecting the water inlet hose		12
	Connecting	the	Drain	Hose
Instructions				14
Operations				18
Cleaning	and	Maintenance
FAQs				24
Specifications				26
Customer	Helpline			28

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GENERAL SAFETY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read this manual thoroughly before you start using the Front Load Washing Machine.

The safety precautions instructions reduces the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly complied to.

Please follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.

Pay close attention to messages that follow this safety alert symbol or the words DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These words will be used to alert you of potential hazards that and injure you and others. Following these instruction will tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and the possible dangers if instructions aren't followed.

WARNING

This symbol indicates when there is a serious risk of injury if you do not pay attention to the warnings.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates when to be careful to avoid a serious risk of injury to oneself or damage to property.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Voltage: Plug the appliance to a 220-240V, 50Hz, properly earthed power outlet, it must be in good working order.
• Power connection: Do not use an adaptor or an extension cord.

Plug the power plug directly into a separate power point that cannot be accidentally turned off, and that is easily accessible so you can switch it off if needed.

• Power cord: Do not kink or damage the power supply cord. Make sure it is behind the appliance so no one can step on or place anything on the power supply cord or against it. A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
• Damaged cord: Do not use a cord that shows cracks or damage. Any damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock. Contact our support centre on 1300 296 699 for advice
• Disconnection: Never pull the power cord to unplug appliance. Grip the plug and pull straight out from the power point.
• Electrical work: If the installation of this appliance requires any electrical work, make sure it is carried out by an electrician.

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock or injury, always follow these basic precautions and accident prevention measures when using this appliance, including the below:

NOTE: This appliance should be installed by an authorised technician else warranty will be void.

INSTALLATION

• The product is heavy, be careful when moving it. To avoid back or other injury, have 2 people lift or mechanical aid when installing.
- When unboxing, thoroughly inspect the appliance carefully for any damage. If there is any damage, do not install the appliance. Contact our support centre on 1300 296 699 for advice.
- While installing the appliance make sure that the power cord is not bent or flattened.
- Make sure to remove all packaging materials such as foams and tapes before installing the appliance.
- Make sure if the machine is to be placed on carpet that the ventilation openings in the base are not obstructed
• Install the washing machine on a flat level and stable ground.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

USAGE CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

• Supervision over children is to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Never allow them to use, play with or crawl inside the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children.
• This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are being supervised or been given instructions on how to use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards with using this appliance incorrectly.
• Only for indoor domestic use only. It is not to be used for industrial or commercial use.
• Do not use this product for anything other than its intended purpose, and only use it as described in this manual. Do not attempt to alter or modify this appliance.
• In the process of a hot wash, the door window can become hot. Make sure not to touch it or that no children or pets come into contact with the door window.
• Ensure that emptying all pockets of every item to make sure that there is no hard, sharp objects such as coins, safety pins, bra wires, nails or screws can cause damage to the appliance and has a chance to block the pump.
• Damage or malfunction caused from foreign objects is not covered by your warranty to the appliance.
• Do not operate this appliance outdoors.
• Incorrect use can result in property damage, injury or death. We assume no liability for misuse of the appliance or noncompliance with these instructions.
  • Maximum load of dry clothes is 6kg

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the power socket. Make sure you pull by the plug, not the cord as this can damage the power cord and cause a hazard.
• Only the filter requires regular cleaning, everything else is non user-serviceable parts. Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the appliance.
• Check and clean the lint filter on a regular basis
• Service: Never try to repair, modify or replace any part of the appliance, unless this manual says you can do so. All other servicing is to be done by a qualified technician, or contact our support centre on 1300 296 699 for advice.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Accessories

PRODUCT OVERVIEW (Cont.)

CONTROL PANEL

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    A["1"] --> B["My Cycle"]
    B --> C["Baby Care"]
    B --> D["Sports"]
    B --> E["Synthetic"]
    B --> F["Mixed"]
    B --> G["Delicate"]
    B --> H["Wool"]
    B --> I["Drain Only"]
    B --> J["Spin Only"]
    B --> K["Cotton Intensive"]
    K --> L["Cotton50°C"]
    K --> M["Cotton40°C"]
    K --> N["Cotton20°C"]
    K --> O["Quick 15'"]
    K --> P["Eco Wash"]
    K --> Q["Rinse&Spin"]

1. PROGRAMS
2. LED SCREEN DISPLAY
3. ON/OFF BUTTON
4. DELAY BUTTON
5. SPEED BUTTON
6. TEMPERATURE BUTTON
7. START/PAUSE BUTTON

GETTING STARTED

Before installing your appliance, read all safety instructions in this manual, especially the sections on electrical safety and installation.

UNPACKING

- When unpacking the appliance, be sure to keep all the packaging materials until you have made sure your new appliance is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, make sure the materials are out of their reach.

TRANSPORTATION

- CAUTION: VERY HEAVY! Be sure to team lift the appliance with someone or mechanical aid is required when moving the appliance. Keep the appliance upright as possible when moving the appliance.

REMOVE TRANSPORT BOLTS

- IMPORTANT! Make sure before you install the appliance, you must remove the transit bolts from the back of the appliance and cover the holes with the hole covers provided. A spanner is required to remove the bolts.

NOTE: Keep the transit bolts for future needs if you are going to move the appliance again to another location. The bolts hold the drum in place during transportation but MUST be removed before use so the drum can move during a wash. Leaving the bolts in can result in strong shock, noise and malfunction.

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GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT! Make sure to level the appliance carefully with a spirit level to ensure the most accurate levelling of the appliance. This is a must if your floor in unbalanced to level the washing machine.

- Make sure to position the appliance on a level and stable ground. If the floor is uneven you can adjust the feet by twisting foot then with a spanner you twist the lock nut to the top to lock it in place.

- By placing a spirit level on top of the appliance you can check correctly to aid you in adjusting the feet levelling nuts to adjust the appliance to be completely level.

INSTALLATION AREA

IMPORTANT! When installing the appliance the spacing on the side and behind the appliance must not be less the 20mm to allow proper ventilation.

Note: Make sure to avoid direct sunlight onto the appliance.

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

CONNECTING THE WATER INLET HOSE

IMPORTANT! To prevent leakage or water damage please follow the below instructions. Do not kink, crush, modify or sever the water inlet hose.

Minimum Inlet Water Pressure: 0.05MPa/Maximum Inlet Water Pressure: 1MPa

Be sure to only use new hose sets when connecting the washing machine. Do not re-use old hoses.

- Connect the inlet pipe as indicated, there are two ways of connecting the inlet pipe.

1. Connection between the Tap and inlet hose.

1. Connection between the screw tap and inlet hose.

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Tap with threads and inlet hose

Special tap for washing machine

Connect the other end of the inlet pipe to the inlet valve on the back of the appliance and fasten the pipe tightly clockwise.

GETTING STARTED (Cont.)

CONNECTING THE DRAIN HOSE

Do not kink or protract the drain hose. Position the drain hose correctly otherwise damage will result in water leakage.

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

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

When installing the drain hose into the laundry sink, make sure it is properly fitted with rope to hold it in place. If the hose is too long, do not try to push the end were it comes from the appliance in to shorten length, this can damage it.

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WARNING

• Make sure that the hose is not higher then 120cm above the ground, otherwise appliance will not drain the water well.
• Never lay down the drain hose otherwise water will pour out.
  • Make sure the hose has no kinks so it can drain properly.

INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

- Before any first wash make sure everything is installed correctly. Make sure to do one wash with no items inside to clean out the tube before your first loaded wash.

After the above steps have been completed, In a few simple steps shown below you can select the type of wash you want and get started.

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    A["1: Hand Press"] --> B["2: Rotary knob with arrow"]
    B --> C["3: Play button with four buttons"]
    C --> D["4: Click button with play button"]

Power On
Select Programme
Select function or default
Start up

INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

• Make sure that the appliance is in a correct working temperature (0-40°C). If the appliance is used under 0°C the inlet valve and draining system may be damaged.
  • Make sure that all labels are checked on items if they can be washed.
• Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergents which are more suitable for washing machines to wash correctly.

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Check the label

Take out the items out of the pockets

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Knot the long strips,zip or button

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Put small clothes into the pillow slip

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Turn easy-pilling and long-pile fabric inside out

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Separate clothes with different textures

WARNING

• Never use the washing machine to wash a single item at any given time, if you need to urgently wash an item, we suggest placing a few clothing items in there.
  • Make sure that all labels are checked on items if they can be washed.
• Use non-foaming or less-foaming detergents which are more suitable for washing machines to wash correctly.

INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

WASH CARE SYMBOLS

When choosing a wash program, check for any labels on your clothes and follow the instructions. below are some commonly used symbols.

INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

DETERGENT DISPENSER

Only use low-subsiding detergents and clothing care preparations that are for use in a front load washing machine.

I Pre wash detergent II Main wash detergent ⊗ Softener

Liquid detergent

Powder detergent

Pull out the dispenser

INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)

WASHING PROGRAMS TABLE

Procedure Description	Load(kg)	Detergent Box			Default Temp.(°C)	Default Time (Min)	Default Speed (rpm)
	6.0	Case I	Case II	Softener Case	6.0	6.0	1200
						1200
Cotton Intensive	6.0	×	●	○	40	1:58	1000
Cotton 60°	6.0	×	●	○	60	4:36	1200
Cotton 40°	6.0	×	●	○	40	1:25	1200
Cotton 20°	6.0	×	●	○	20	1:13	1000
Quick 15'	2.0	×	●	○	Cold	0:15	800
Eco Wash	2.0	×	●	○	30	1:06	800
Rinse&Spin	6.0	×	×	○	-	0:31	1000
Baby Care	6.0	×	●	○	60	1:39	1000
Sports	3.0	×	●	○	40	1:19	800
Synthetic	3.0	×	●	○	40	1:33	1200
Mixed	6.0	×	●	○	40	1:13	1000
Delicate	2.5	×	●	○	30	1:00	600
Wool	2.0	×	●	○	40	1:06	400
Drain Only	-	×	×	×	-	0:01	0
Spin Only	6.0	×	×	×	-	0:12	1000

● Means must ○ Means optional ✗ Means not necessary

• Energy test program: Cotton 60°C, Speed: the highest speed; Other as the default. Half load for 6.0/5.0lg Machine: 3.0/3.75kg.
• “Cotton ECO 60°C” is the standard washing programs to which the information in the label relates, and they are suitable to clean normal soiled cotton laundry and they are the most efficient programs in terms of energy and water consumption for washing that type of cotton laundry, the actual water temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

- Before starting maintenance, ensure that the appliance is unplugged 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 a wet cloth to wipe it off immediately. Make sure no sharp items are used to clean the appliance.

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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 eventually cause leaks. Remove any coins, buttons or other objects from the seal (if any) after each wash.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (Cont.)

CLEANING THE INLET FILTER

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

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Washing the filter in the washing machine

1 Screw off the inlet pipe from the back of appliance
2 Pull out the filter with long nose pliers and reinstall after being washed
3 Use the brush to clean the filter
4 Reconnect the inlet pipe and turn on the tap

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (Cont.)

CLEANING THE DETERGENT DISPENSER

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

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Pull out the dispenser drawer with press the A

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Clean the dispenser drawer under water

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Clean inside the recess with an old toothbrush

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Insert the dispenser drawer

NOTE

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

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (Cont.)

CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP FILTER

1 Be careful of the hot water.
2 Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
3 Drain pump filter can filter the yarns and small foreign matters from the washing.
4 Clean the filter periodically to ensure the washing machine operates normally.

CAUTION

• Make sure that the valve cap and drain hose are reinstalled properly.
  Cap plates should be inserted aligning to hole plates otherwise water may leak.
• When the appliance is in use and depending on the program 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 tightly secured.

FAQs

Problem Possible Cause Solution
Washing machine is not starting	Door is not closed properly	Restart after the door is closed, check if the clothes are stuck
Door can’t be opened	Washer’s safety protection is active	Disconnect the power and restart the appliance
Water Leakage	The connection between inlet pipe or outlet hose is not tight	check and fasten water pipes.Clean up outlet hose.
Detergent residues are in the dispenser	detergent might be dampened	Clean and wipe the detergent dispenser
Indicator or display isnt working	Disconnect the power, PC board or harness may have a connection problem.	Check if the power is on and the power plug is connected correctly.
Abnormal Noise		Check if the Transport bolts at the back of the appliance have been removed.Check it’s installed on a level and solid floor.

ERROR CODES

Problem Possible Cause Reason Solution
E30	Door Lock Problem	Door is not closed properly. restart after door is closed.
E10	Water injecting problem while washing	1. Tap is not opened or water flows too slowly.2. Inlet valve filter is blocked.3. inlet pipe is twisted4. if water is not supplied.	1. Open the Tap or wait till water supply is back to normal.2. Check inlet valve filter3. Straighten water pipe,4. check other taps in the room.
E21	Drain problem while washing	1. Outlet hose is blocked or twisted2. drain pump is blocked.	1. Wash and straighten the hose.2. Wash drain pump filter.

PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 1300 296 699 IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER ISSUES.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply 220-240V~50Hz
Max Current 10A
Standard Water Pressure 0.05MPa~1MPa
Washing Capacity 6KG
Rated Power 2050W
Dimensions 595(w) x 495 (d) x 850(h) mm
Net Weight 61kg

SEIKI™

CUSTOMER HELPLINE:

1300 296 699

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