Philco PLF 1061 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
PLF 1061

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  • Page 1 Automatic Washing Machine USER'S MANUAL PLF 1061...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user's manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION ....................2 • Important safety instructions ..............................2 • General safety information................................2 • Recommendations ..................................3 PART 2: INSTALLATION ............................ 4 • Removal of the transportation screws ............................4 • Levelling the washing machine ..............................5 • Electrical connection ..................................5 •...
  • Page 4: Part 1: Before Putting Into Operation

    PART 1: BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION Important safety instructions: • Read carefully and store for future use. • The safety of this appliance complies with industry norms and meets legal appliance safety requirements. However, as manufacturers, we consider it our duty to provide you with the following safety instructions. •...
  • Page 5: Recommendations

    • Do not pull the power plug out of the power socket by pulling on the cord. Hold the power cord by holding the power plug directly. • Do not connect the power plug if you have wet hands. • Never touch the appliance if you have wet hands or feet.
  • Page 6: Part 2: Installation

    PART 2: INSTALLATION Carefully read the entire user's manual before putting your washing machine into operation and store it in a safe place for future reference. Removal of the transportation screws • You must remove the transportation screws located in the back part of the washing machine before putting it into operation.
  • Page 7: Levelling The Washing Machine

    Levelling the washing machine • Do not place the washing machine on carpets or similar surfaces. • To ensure quite and vibration free operation of your washing machine, you should place it on an even, non-slip and fi rm surface. You can level the washing machine by adjusting the adjustable feet: •...
  • Page 8: Water Drain Connection

    • After the connections are complete, check that the connections do leak, by fully opening the tap. • Check that the supply hoses are not bent, broken or cracked. • Connect the supply hose to a 3/4" threaded water tap. •...
  • Page 9: Part 3: Control Panel

    PART 3: CONTROL PANEL Control panel (4 buttons, spinning speed knob) 1. Drawer for washing detergents 6. Program selector 2. Start/pause indicator light 7. Start/pause button 3. Individual function indicator lights 8. Function buttons 4. Spinning speed knob 9. End of program indicator light 5.
  • Page 10: Function Buttons

    Function buttons Rinse hold We recommend you use this function if you cannot immediately take the laundry out of the washing machine after the end of the program. This will prevent it becoming crumpled. If you press this button, the water from the last rinse will not be released.
  • Page 11: Program Selector

    Program selector Using the program selector, select a program, in which you wish to wash your laundry. The program selection may be done by turning the program selector knob in both directions. When making settings, ensure that the symbol on the program selector exactly matches your selected washing program. If you turn the program selector to the o position (off ) during the wash, the program will remain unchanged.
  • Page 12: Part 4: Washing Your Laundry

    PART 4: WASHING LAUNDRY PART 4: WASHING LAUNDRY • Connect the washing machine to the power socket. • Open the water tap. First wash cycle There may be some water left over inside the washing machine from the factory tests. We therefore recommend to perform the fi rst wash without laundry so as to drain this water;...
  • Page 13: Operating The Washing Machine

    • Increases laundry amounts also necessitate the use of an increased amount of detergent in the wash. • Pour fabric softeners (conditioners) into the fabric softener compartment in the detergent drawer. Do not go over the MAX mark. Otherwise the fabric softener will fl ow out the siphon into the water used for washing.
  • Page 14: Child Lock

    Ending a program • After the completion of a selected program the washing machine will automatically stop. • The end of program indicator light will turn on. • Turn the program selector by turning it to O (off ). • The door will unblock itself about two minutes after the end of the program.
  • Page 15 Table 1 MAX. DRY DETERGENT PROGRAM LAUNDRY TYPE OF LAUNDRY EXPLANATION COMPARTMENT CAPACITY (kg) COTTON 90˚ Dirty cotton and linen laundry for boiling Heavily soiled coloured cotton COTTON 60˚ (PREWASH) and linen laundry COTTON 60˚ Dirty coloured cotton and linen laundry Lightly soiled coloured cotton COTTON 40˚...
  • Page 16: Part 5: Maintenance And Cleaning

    PART 5: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PART 5: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING • Disconnect the washing machine from the power socket. • Shut off the water inlet. The water inlet fi lters There are fi lters connected to the hose ends at the tap end and at the end of the inlet valves, which prevent dirt and foreign materials contained in water entering the washing machine.
  • Page 17: Detergent Drawer

    • Reattach the kickplate cover. • Don't forget that if you do not attach it correctly, water will leak from your washing machine. WARNING! Danger of scalding! Because the water in the pump may be very hot, wait until it has cooled down. The drawer for washing detergents Over time washing detergent deposits may accumulate in the drawer and in the washing machine opening.
  • Page 18: Siphon Plug

    The siphon plug Take out the washing detergent drawer. Pull out the siphon plug and thoroughly clean off fabric softener residue. Reinsert the cleaned siphon plug in its place. Check that it is properly inserted. Siphon plug The washing machine cabinet Clean the washing machine from the outside using lukewarm water and a gentle cleaning agent, which will not damage the surface coat of the washing machine cabinet.
  • Page 19 PART 6: PRACTICAL INFORMATION PART 6: PRACTICAL INFORMATION Alcoholic beverages: First prewash the stain in cold water, then apply glycerine and water and rinse in a solution of water and vinegar. Shoe polish: First lightly scrub the stain without damaging the fabric using washing detergent and rinse.
  • Page 20: Part 6: Practical Information

    PART 7: PREVENTION OF MINOR MALFUNCTIONS PART 7: PREVENTION OF MINOR MALFUNCTIONS All necessary repairs of the washing machine should be performed by an authorised service centre. If it is necessary to repair your washing machine or you are unable to remedy the malfunction using the information below: •...
  • Page 21 MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY There is not very much laundry in This doesn't prevent the operation the washing machine. of the washing machine. There is an excessive amount of Do not exceed the recommended The washing machine is laundry in the washing machine or laundry amount and arrange it vibrating.
  • Page 22 MALFUNCTION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Only place as much laundry into You have placed too much laundry the washing machine as not to in the washing machine. exceed the maximum capacity of the washing machine. Use as much washing detergent The results of the wash are not so as to meet the instructions satisfactory.
  • Page 23: Part 8: Automatic Malfunction Detection System

    PART 8: AUTOMATIC MALFUNCTION DETECTION SYSTEM Your washing machine is equipped with a system, which during the washing process continually monitors the correct progress and in the case of any malfunction takes the necessary remedy measures and will at the same time inform you about the malfunction.
  • Page 24 MALFUNCTION MALFUNCTION CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY INDICATION Turn off the washing machine The Start/pause and Malfunction of the and disconnect it from the end of program washing machine the power socket. Shut Err 05 heating element or the off the water inlet indicator light is heating sensor.
  • Page 25: Part 9: International Washing Symbols

    PART 9: INTERNATIONAL WASHING SYMBOLS PART 9: INTERNATIONAL WASHING SYMBOLS Do not wash (hand Washing temperature Lukewarm iron Medium hot iron wash) Hot iron Do not iron Do not tumble dry Hang to dry Drip dry. Dry fl at Do not bleach May be bleached.
  • Page 26: Part 10: Technical Specifications

    PART 10: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PART 10: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating voltage / frequency (V/Hz) 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz Total current (A) Max.: 1 MPa Water pressure (MPa) Min.: 0.1 MPa Total power input (W) 2100 Max. dry laundry capacity (kg) Spinning (rpm) Max.
  • Page 27 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF USED PACKAGING MATERIALS Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site. DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

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