Defy Laundromaid Manuel utilisateur

Owner’s

Manual

LAUNDROMAID

TOP

6.5kg

AUTOMATIC

WASHING

MACHINE

CONTENTS

2 Installation

4 Precautions

5 Loading,Detergents & Additives

6 Water Levels

6 Wash Options

7 Fuzzy Logic

7 Standard Wash

8 Automatic Programmes

9 Customised Programmes

10 Pre-setting the end of Wash

Time

11 Selecting a Fast Wash

12 Maintenance

12 Technical Specification

13 Self Diagnostics

14 Problem Solving

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CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of one of the finest and most modern washing machines

that today’s technology can produce. You and your machine are going to make a great

team together. But first it will pay if you really get to know each other. This book will tell

you all you need to know about your machine, what it will do and how to do it. Please

read all the instructions carefully before operating the machine.

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

• Remove all packaging, the foam base plate cover and the convex

plastic block.

• Open the wash-tub lid and remove all the accessories stored in the

drum.

• Do not attempt to operate the machine while any of the packaging is

still in place.

THE BASE COVER

• To prevent access to the mechanics of the machine by either

children, pets or rodents a base cover is provided.

• Tilt the back of the machine slightly forward and slide the base

cover along the retaining rails at the bottom of the machine

until it is fully in place.

• Attach the base cover to the rear of the machine using the

screw provided.

POSITIONING

• The machine has wheels for easy manoeuvrability.

• Positioned the machine on a flat and stable surface

• Adjustable levelling feet are located at the front of the

machine and these may be turned in or out to achieve

stability.

• The machine should be installed in a well ventilated

place, away from direct sunlight

INSTALLATION Continued

THE DRAIN HOSE

• Attach the drain hose to the drain outlet at the side of

the machine.

• Attach the looped end of the drain hose to an outlet

pipe, sink or suitable drain, the inlet of which should

be 1 metre or higher above floor level.

THE INLET HOSES

• Connect the inlet hoses to the machine inlet fittings. Left

for cold water and right for hot.

• Connect the respective inlet hoses to the hot and cold

water taps.

• Turn on the water taps and check for any leaks.

• Tighten fittings if necessary.

• Switch off the taps when the check is complete.

HOT WATER

• Do not use water hotter than 65 degrees Celsius.

• Very hot water could deform plastic parts of the

machine

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

• The washing machine is designed to operate on a 230 Volt, 50 Hz, 15 Amp, AC power

supply.

• The machine should be connected to an earthed 3 pin wall socket.

• If the power-cord should ever need replacing, use only a genuine cord available from

the nearest Defy Service Centre.

The appliance must be earthed and the manufacturer and seller do not

accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect electrical connection.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not touch the drum when it is rotating

Check all clothes for loose buttons and tears

Check pockets for coins, pins or other small

articles.

Do not wash clothes soaked in petrol, thinners, or

any other flammable liquids

Sort and separate clothes by fabric, colour and

degree of dirt

Avoid spilling water on to the control panel of the

machine

Do not use detergents which are not specifically

designed for top loading automatic washing

machines.

LOADING, DETERGENTS AND ADDITIVES

HOT WATER INLE T

COLD WATER INLET

FOLDING HINGE

LID HANDLE

POWER ON/OFF BUTTON

LID

CONTROL PANEL

• Lift and fold the lid.

• Arrange the articles to be washed loosely round the

perimeter of the tub.

• Do not overload the machine

DETERGENT

• The detergent box is located at the rear of the top

surround.

• Pull the detergent drawer outwards and load the centre

compartment with detergent.

• Dose as per the detergent manufacturer’s directions.

SOFTENER

• Pour softener slowly into the depression on the tub rim

• Softener will automatically be dispensed during the last

rinse

• Do not open the lid during a spin cycle as this will

affect the timing of the softener introduction.

BLEACH

• Dilute bleach with water and slowly pour into the

bleach dispenser located on the top surround below the

lid.

• Be especially careful when using bleach with coloured

clothing.

Do not pour bleach directly into the tub.

NOTE:

Always refer to garment care labels for manufacturer's recommendations

WATER LEVEL

• Select the water level required by pressing the WATER LEVEL button on the control

panel (LOW to HIGH)

• With a little experience you will soon know which levels best suit your requirements.

BEFORE ANY OF THE WASH OPTIONS ARE SELECTED YOU MUST FIRST:

• Insert the power plug into an earthed wall socket and switch on.

• Turn on the cold water tap, and depending on the water temperature required, the hot

water tap also.

• Load the washing into the machine.

• Add detergent and if necessary softener and bleach.

• Close the lid.

• NOTE: IT IS ESSENTIAL TO TURN ON THE COLD WATER TAP FOR ALL

PROGRAMMES. THE MACHINE RINSES IN COLD WATER EVEN WHEN

USING A HOT WASH.

HOT

OPTIONAL

COLD

WASH OPTIONS

The Defy Washmaid features a number of wash options.

The following section will explain the necessary steps to take for:

1. SELECTING A STANDARD WASH PROGRAMME

2. SELECTING AN AUTOMATIC PROGRAMME

3. CUSTOMISING A PROGRAMME

4. PRE-SET WASH TIME

5. SELECTING A FAST WASH PROGRAMME

Please follow the simple instructions and soon you will be able to operate the machine

from memory or use only your favourite programmes

FUZZY LOGIC

This machine has Fuzzy Logic sensors. These enable it to evaluate each load placed in

the drum and to select and modify a wash programme to suit the load. Simply:

1 Load the machine.

2 Press the POWER switch

3 Press the START / HOLD button

The machine will start and complete a suitable programme.

At the end of the wash cycle a buzzer will sound 6 times

DO NOT USE FUZZY LOGIC PROGRAMMES FOR WOOLLEN OR

DELICATE GARMENTS.

STANDARD WASH PROGRAMME

START

HOLD

PRESET

WATER

TEMP

AU TO

SPIN

TIME

RIN SE

WASH

TIME

WATER

LEVEL

POWER

The standard wash is the simplest and most convenient manual programme

1 Press the POWER switch

The water level is automatically set at HIGH or it can be manually selected as

required.

2 Select the water temperature

Press the water temperature button to select a COLD, WARM or HOT wash.

Both indicator lights will glow when WARM is selected.

3 Press the START / HOLD button

The machine will start and complete the selected programme..

At the end of the wash cycle a buzzer will sound 6 times

NOTE

Opening the lid will terminate the spin cycle and an alarm will sound.

The machine will not operate if the water does not reach the selected level.

If the START / HOLD button is not pressed after the POWER button has been pressed,

the machine will automatically switch off after about ten minutes

The water level can be changed at any time during the cycle.

FUZZY

AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES

START

HOLD

PRESET

WATER

TEMP

AU TO

SPIN

TIME

RIN SE

WASH

TIME

WATER

LEVEL

POWER

Soak, Standard, Heavy, Fast and Wool programmes are stored in the machine’s

memory.

1 Press the POWER switch

The machine is ready to accept a programme selection.

2 Select the water temperature

Press the water temperature button to select a COLD, WARM or HOT wash.

Both indicator lights will glow when WARM is selected.

3 Press the AUTOMATIC button

Any of 5 automatic programmes may be selected according to material, and degree of

soiling.

SOAK, STANDARD, FAST, HEAVY or WOOL.

Press the button repeatedly until your choice is illuminated on the control panel.

4 Press the START / HOLD button.

The machine will start and complete the wash programme you have selected.

At the end of the wash cycle a buzzer will sound 6 times

NOTE

The automatic programmes may only be selected before the START / HOLD button is

pressed. If you wish to change the programme after the START / HOLD button has been

pressed, the power must be switched off and the sequence must be repeated afresh.

The SOAK programme takes about 32 to 44 minutes. Thereafter the

standard wash programme will commence.

CUSTOMISING A PROGRAMME

STAR T

HOLD

PRESET

WATER

TEMP

AU TO

SPIN

TIME

RIN SE

WASH

TIME

WATER

LEVEL

POWER

1 5

4 3

You may customise programmes by using the wash, rinse and spin options.

1 Press the POWER switch

The machine is ready to accept a programme selection.

2 Select the water temperature

Press the water temperature button to select a COLD, WARM or HOT wash.

Both indicator lights will glow when WARM is selected.

3 Press the WASH, RINSE and SPIN buttons

A variety of programmes may be selected such as wash only, rinse only, spin only,

wash and rinse or rinse and spin.

4 Press the WATER LEVEL button

Select a suitable water level for the type and quantity of washing.

5 Press the START / HOLD button.

The machine will start and complete the selected programme.

At the end of the wash cycle a buzzer will sound 6 times

PRE-SETTING THE END OF THE WASH TIME

STAR T

HOLD

PRESET

WATER

TEMP

AU TO

SPIN

TIME

RIN SE

WASH

TIME

WATER

LEVEL

POWER

1 6

4 2 5

Pre-setting the end time of the wash cycle allows washing to commence while you

are away and finish at a time convenient to yourself.

1 Press the POWER switch

The machine is ready to accept a programme selection.

2 Select the water temperature

Press the water temperature button to select a COLD, WARM or HOT wash.

Both indicator lights will glow when WARM is selected.

3 Select AUTOMATIC or CUSTOMISE a suitable programme

A variety of programmes may be selected

4 Press the WATER LEVEL button

If necessary, select a suitable water level for the type and quantity of washing.

5 Press the PRE-SET button

The Stop Time will increase by 1 hour increments every time the button is pressed.

For example: Pre-set 8 hours and the selected wash cycle will be completed in 8

hours time.

At the end of the wash cycle a buzzer will sound 6 times

6 Press the START / HOLD button.

The machine will complete the programme at the selected time.

The indicator lights will go out after 2 minutes only the pre-set light will remain on.

NOTE

After the START / HOLD button has been pressed, pre-set time can only be altered by

switching the power off and on and then repeating the selection procedure

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