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AUTOMATIC WASHING
MACHINE WITH DRYER
USER'S MANUAL
PLWD 14961 CHIVA

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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINE WITH DRYER USER'S MANUAL PLWD 14961 CHIVA...
  • 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  Important safety measures .................................4 PART 2: INSTALLATION ............................ 6  Removal of the transportation screws ............................6  Levelling the washing machine ..............................7 ...

  • 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 appliance must be installed by an authorised service technician or another responsible person. Otherwise, there exists a risk of an accident, injury or damage to the appliance. ...
  • Page 5  After use, before cleaning or maintenance always disconnect the washing machine from the power supply and turn off the water inlet.  Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may lead to injuries or serious damage to the appliance. Contact your local service centre for repairs. Always request original spare parts.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Measures

     Always use the amount of detergent recommended by the manufacturer.  Do not turn off the washing machine while the drying program is running, wait until it fi nishes.  However, if it is necessary to turn off the washing machine, remove the laundry without delay and put it aside to cool down.
  • Page 7  Laundry that has been stained by oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain removers, thinners, solvents, beeswax, beeswax removers and similar substances must fi rst be washed and the stains must be removed. Otherwise there is a risk of a fi re hazard when using the drying program. ...

  • Page 8: 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. The appliance must be installed by an authorised service technician or another responsible person. Removal of the transportation screws ...

  • Page 9: Levelling The Washing Machine

    Levelling the washing machine Do not place the washing machine on carpets or similar surfaces. To ensure quiet 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. First loosen the plastic nut.

  • Page 10: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection  Technical specifi cations of your washing machine: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz.  A special grounding plug is attached to the power cord of your washing machine. This plug must be fully inserted into a grounded power socket (with 10 A). The electrical fuse or circuit breaker to which the washing machine is connected should be rated at 10A.

  • Page 11: Water Drain Connection

    Water drain connection  Check that the supply hoses are not bent, twisted, cracked or excessively stretched.  The drain hose should be installed at a height of min. 60 cm and max. 100 cm above the ground.  The end of the drain hose may be inserted directly into the drain opening or to a special end fi tting attached to the drain of the wash basin.

  • Page 12: Part 3: Description Of The Appliance And The Control Panel

    PART 3: DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE CONTROL PANEL Description of the appliance Top cover Washing detergent drawer Program selection dial LCD display Function buttons Door Pump fi lter cover Power cord Drain hose 10. Transportation screws 11. Adjustable levelling feet 12.

  • Page 13: Washing Detergent Drawer

    Washing detergent drawer Main washing compartment Fabric softener compartment Prewash compartment Close up of powder measurement Washing detergent dosage measure If you are going to use a liquid washing detergent, it is necessary to use a special liquid detergent adapter. (You will fi nd it in the washing machine‘s accessories.) You can use liquid detergents for all washing programs without a prewash.
  • Page 14 Main washing compartment Into this part of the drawer, place only washing detergent (liquid or powder), lime scale remover, etc. When using a liquid washing detergent use the special adapter. You will fi nd it in the washing machine‘s accessories. Fabric softener compartment In this part only use fabric softener (we recommend that you use the amount and type of fabric softener according to the instructions of the manufacturers of the fabric softener and the laundry).

  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Control panel Praní a Sušení Bavlna Bavlna 6 Kg Bavlna Eko Praní a Sušení PLWD 14961 Chiva Rychlé 29’/60’ Bavlna Eko 20°C Sušení STOP Cotton Cotton Jemné Syntetika 6 Kg. wash & 6 Kg. Dry Sušení Quick Wash Denní Rychlé...

  • Page 16: Part 4: Basic Settings

    PART 4: BASIC SETTINGS In order to perform the initial settings, it is necessary to:  insert the power plug into the power socket;  open the water valve;  turn the program selection dial. Language selection The fi rst item that appears on the display are the language settings. ...

  • Page 17: Setting An Economic Time (Economically Advantageous Time Period)

    Setting an economic time (Economically advantageous time period) The price of electricity can vary during the day depending on the power company's tariff time intervals. You can obtain more information about these intervals from your power company and then you can set a time when the price of electricity is low and when the washing machine will be in operation.

  • Page 18: Setting Audio Sounds

    Setting audio sounds You can set audio sounds to be made when the buttons are pressed. symbol indicates that audio sounds are activated. symbol indicates that audio sounds are deactivated. Setting the display brightness Set the display brightness using the buttons with the symbols.

  • Page 19: Setting The Display Contrast

    Setting the display contrast Set the display contrast using the buttons with the symbols. To restore factory settings, use the button with the symbol. Restore factory settings This menu serves to restore the factory set values. All performed settings will be erased. ...

  • Page 20: Part 5: Washing Your Laundry

    PART 5: WASHING LAUNDRY  Connect the washing machine to a power socket.  Open the water inlet. 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; put half a measure of standard detergent into compartment 2, which is used for washing detergents and select the program for cotton at 90 °C.

  • Page 21: Placing Laundry Into The Washing Machine

    Placing laundry into the washing machine It is necessary to select a program before placing laundry into the washing machine. Otherwise the load sensor will not be activated. NOTE: The maximum laundry volume can vary depending on the selected program. Do not exceed the maximum capacity specifi ed in the program chart.
  • Page 22 click!! Detergent dosage The amount of detergent you use in the washing machine depends on the following criteria:  The consumption of detergent changes with the degree of dirtiness of the laundry.  Do not use a prewash for lightly soiled laundry and use a small amount of detergent in compartment 2 of the drawer for washing detergents.

  • Page 23: Selecting Programs And Functions

     Your washing machine is equipped with a washing detergent dosage identifi cation system based on the inserted laundry load. The symbol and number will appear on the display. NOTE: 3/3 means that it is necessary to fi ll up the compartment completely.The amount of washing detergent shown on the display roughly corresponds to the markings in the washing detergent measure.
  • Page 24 "Coat hanger" drying We recommend this function is used for laundry intended to be dried on a coat hanger. If you wish to use this "coat hanger" drying function, press the button with the symbol until the symbol appears on the display. NOTE: If the symbol does not appear on the screen, it means that it is not possible to use this function for...
  • Page 25 NOTE: If any of the symbols is not shown on the display, it means that this function is not supported for the selected program or that the laundry load is not suitable for such a drying time. NOTE: The recommended drying time for 1 kg of laundry is approx. 30 minutes, for 2 kg of laundry it is approx. 60 minutes and for 3.5 kg of laundry it is approx.
  • Page 26 Extra rinse You can add extra rinse cycles to the washing program. The washing machine off ers up to 3 rinse cycles. : One extra rinse at the end of the wash. : Two extra rinses at the end of the wash. : Three extra rinses at the end of the wash.
  • Page 27 Easy iron This function prevents laundry from being excessively crumpled at the end of a wash. Press the button with the symbol to activate this function. NOTE: If the symbol does not appear on the screen, it means that it is not possible to use this function for the selected program.
  • Page 28 Delayed start / end a program at a preset time This function makes it possible to postpone the start of the wash in a range from 10 minutes to 23 hours and 50 minutes, or you can set the time at which the program will end. ...
  • Page 29 Memory With the help of this function you will be able to save a setting of a washing or drying program, which you used by pressing a single button. In this way you can wash and dry without the need for settings. Select the setting, save to memory by pressing the Memory button.
  • Page 30 You can wash laundry or select a program by pressing the Start/Pause button. If you wish to use a program with memory, turn the program selection dial to the position „Memory“. Přikrývka Denní rychlé 60° 30´/60´ (Blanket) (Daily rapid 60° 30´/60´) Extra Super rychlý...
  • Page 31 Start/Pause button Starting a program Start the selected program by pressing the Start/Pause button. When the washing machine is turned on the selected program will appear on the display. Below are examples of displays that may appear during the washing or drying process. Washing program is ready Washing program is on.
  • Page 32 Pausing a program / adding laundry  Press the button to pause or restart the selected program. You can use this function to add laundry.  The washing cycle is complete.  As soon as the symbol appears on the display, you can open the door of the washing machine and add laundry.

  • Page 33: Child Safety Lock

    Child Safety Lock Your washing machine is equipped with a child lock to prevent the changing the process of a program by pressing a button during a wash. Activate the the child safety lock with the buttons with the symbol and hold it down for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 34 Program Table Cotton Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30° ,40° ,60° ,90°* * Max. laundry capacity for 9.0/6.0 washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) (without spinning), 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400* Temperature resistant, cotton or linen textiles Type of laundry / description (underwear, bed linen, table cloths, towels (max.
  • Page 35 Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°* Max. laundry capacity for washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) (Without spinning), 400, 600* Curtains *** Type of laundry / description Special program for washing curtains. Additional washing functions** Additional drying functions** Delicates Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°* * Max.
  • Page 36 Extra Temperature (°C) Max. laundry capacity for drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) Cotton laundry marked as suitable Cotton Dry*** Type of laundry / description for drying in a dryer. Additional washing functions** Additional drying functions** Temperature (°C) Max. laundry capacity for drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) Cotton laundry marked as suitable...
  • Page 37 Temperature (°C) Max. laundry capacity for washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) When you need to drain water out Drain *** Type of laundry / description of the drum. Additional washing functions** Additional drying functions** Temperature (°C) Max. laundry capacity for washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) This is a program for cleaning the Cleaning of the drum***...
  • Page 38 Super Rapid 12 minutes Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°* * Max. laundry capacity for 2.0/2.0 washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) (Without spinning), 400, 600, 800* Slightly soiled laundry, cotton, coloured and linen textiles, 12-minute wash. Note: Because this is a short cycle, use less washing detergent than is used Type of laundry / description for the other programs.
  • Page 39 Wash and dry Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max. laundry capacity for washing (kg) 3.5 800* Spinning (rpm) Synthetics and textiles from synthetic Synthetics wash and dry Type of laundry / description blends. Additional washing functions** 600* Additional drying functions** Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max.
  • Page 40 Super Rapid 12 minutes Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°* * Max. laundry capacity for 2.0/2.0 washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) (Without spinning), 400, 600, 800* Slightly soiled laundry, cotton, coloured and linen textiles, 12-minute wash. Note: Because this is a short cycle, use less washing detergent than is used Type of laundry / description for the other programs.
  • Page 41 Wash and dry Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max. laundry capacity for washing (kg) 3.5 800* Spinning (rpm) Synthetics and textiles from synthetic Synthetics wash and dry Type of laundry / description blends. Additional washing functions** Additional drying functions** Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max.
  • Page 42 Super Rapid 12 minutes Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°* * Max. laundry capacity for 2.0/2.0 washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) (Without spinning), 400, 600, 800* Slightly soiled laundry, cotton, coloured and linen textiles, 12-minute wash. Note: Because this is a short cycle, use less washing detergent than is used Type of laundry / description for the other programs.
  • Page 43 Wash and dry Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max. laundry capacity for washing (kg) 3.5 800* Spinning (rpm) Synthetics and textiles from synthetic Synthetics wash and dry Type of laundry / description blends. Additional washing functions** Additional drying functions** Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max.

  • Page 44: Program Table

    Super Rapid 12 minutes Program Table Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°* * Max. laundry capacity for 2.0/2.0 washing/drying (kg) Gentle Dry Spinning (rpm) (Without spinning), 400, 600, 800* Slightly soiled laundry, cotton, coloured and linen textiles, 12-minute wash. Note: Because this is a short cycle, use less washing detergent than is used Type of laundry / description for the other programs.
  • Page 45 Wash and dry Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max. laundry capacity for washing (kg) 3.5 800* Spinning (rpm) Synthetics and textiles from synthetic Synthetics wash and dry Type of laundry / description blends. Additional washing functions** Additional drying functions** Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°, 40°, 60°* Max.
  • Page 46 Program Table Super Rapid 12 minutes Cotton 60 Wash & Dry Temperature (°C) (cold water), 30°* * Max. laundry capacity for 2.0/2.0 washing/drying (kg) Spinning (rpm) (Without spinning), 400, 600, 800* Slightly soiled laundry, cotton, coloured and linen textiles, 12-minute wash. Note: Because this is a short cycle, use less washing detergent than is used Type of laundry / description for the other programs.
  • Page 47 After a program is activated, the display will return to the main screen. You can select other additional functions. To start the program press the Start/Pause button. Synthetics Curtain Synthetics Synthetics Selecting a subprogram (fi ne) If you select the fi ne laundry program with the program selection dial then two options will appear. 1 –...
  • Page 48 Selecting a subprogram (Extra) If you select the Extra program with the program selection dial then 6 options will appear. 1. Refresh Cotton Dry 2. Rinse Gentle Dry 3. Spin Rinse 4. Drain Spin 5. Drum clean Drain 6. Synthetics Wash & Dry Clean the drum ...

  • Page 49: Part 6: Maintenance And Cleaning

    PART 6: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING  Disconnect the washing machine from the power socket.  Shut off the water inlet. Attention! The washing machine and its components could be damaged if you use agents containing solvents. Do not use washing detergents or fabric softeners containing solvents. 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 from entering the washing machine.
  • Page 50  After cleaning the pump, return the fi lter by turning it clockwise.  Reattach the kick plate 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.

  • Page 51: Washing Detergent Drawer

    Washing detergent drawer Over time washing detergent deposits may accumulate in the drawer and in the washing machine opening. Therefore, the washing detergent drawer needs to be regularly cleaned from accumulated deposits. Take the drawer out as follows:  Pull the drawer out completely. ...

  • Page 52: Drum

    Drum Do not leave any metal items such as pins, paper clips or coins inside the washing machine. These items can cause rusty stains on the drum. If you wish to remove these stains, use a cleaning agent not containing chlorine and follow the instructions of the cleaning agent's manufacturer. Never use steel wool used for dishes or any other similar abrasive items to clean the rusty stains.

  • Page 53: Part 7: Practical Information

    PART 7: 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 a washing detergent and then rinse.

  • Page 54: Part 8: Prevention Of Minor Malfunctions

    PART 8: 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 55 The degree to which your laundry Select a program appropriate for the given degree is soiled does not correspond to to which your laundry is soiled. (More information the program you selected. in the program chart.) Unsatisfactory wash Insuffi cient amount of washing Use an amount of washing detergent that result.

  • Page 56: Part 9: Automatic Malfunction Detection System

    PART 9: 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 57 FILTER Error codes Check the fi lter. The pump is damaged, the pump fi lter is clogged or the pump electronics are POSSIBLE CAUSE not working. - The pump fi lter may be clogged. - Clean out the pump fi lter. (**) SOLUTION - The drain hose may be clogged or bent.

  • Page 58: Part 10: Technical Specifications

    PART 10: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PART 10: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max. dry laundry capacity (kg) * Max. laundry capacity for drying (kg) Max. dry laundry capacity (kg) Spinning (rpm) 1400 * Max. laundry capacity for drying (kg) Number of programs Spinning (rpm) 1400 Operating voltage / frequency (V/Hz) 220-240 / 50...
  • Page 59 Product number PLD 14961 WD Supplier's trade mark PHILCO Washing capacity (kg) - cotton 60°C Supplier's model identifier PLWD 14961 CHIVA Drying capacity (kg) - cotton Energy efficiency class Energy effi ciency class Energy consumption (washing, spinning, drying) (kWh/cycle) 6,12 (A...
  • Page 60 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.
  • Page 61 EN - 59...
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  • Page 63 Dovozce: Manufacturer/Výrobce/ FAST ČR, a.s. Výrobca: Černokostelecká 1621 CZ-25101 Říčany FAST ČR, a. s. Černokostelecká 1621 CZ-251 01 Říčany Dovozca: FAST PLUS s.r.o. Na pántoch 18 SK-831 06 Bratislava is a registered trademark used under license from Electrolux International Company, U.S.A.

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