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Defy AUTOMAID SM Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual AUTOMAID SM CONTENTS Installation Detergent Drawer Control Panel Features Helpful Hints Description of Programmes Programme Guide Operating The Machine Care And Maintenance Problem Washing Trouble Shooting International Symbols Technical Specifications www.defy.co.za...

  • Page 2: Installation

    THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DEFY 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 Automaid 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.

  • Page 3: Draining Into Sink Or Bath

    Levelling 1. The machine must stand firmly on the floor. Any instability will negatively affect its performance when in use. 2. The machine has two adjustable feet at the front. 3. To level the machine, loosen the plastic lock nuts on the adjustable feet. 4.

  • Page 4: Detergent Drawer

    2. Do not connect the machine through a double adaptor. It requires a dedicated power point 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.

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES 1 On / Off button Push the button for power ‘ON’ Push the button once more for power “OFF’ 2 Quick Wash button Selecting this feature will shorten the wash time for lightly soiled fabrics. Quick wash may be used for cotton and synthetic programmes at temperatures below 60°C 3 Rinse and Hold button Selecting this feature will stop the machine during the final rinse cycle with water...

  • Page 6: Helpful Hints

    FEATURES - Continued Door Open the door by gently pulling on the handle. Close the door by pushing firmly until it clicks into place. Note: The door locks during the wash cycle Switch the machine off and allow 1 to 2 minutes for the safety lock to disengage.

  • Page 7: Description Of Programmes

    DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES Cottons - Programmes A, B and C These programmes are suitable for white and coloured cotton fabrics. Programme with pre-wash, main wash, three rinses and spin. Programme with main wash, three rinses and spin. The spin programme is included in A and B. Should an additional spin be required, advance the programme selector knob round the dial and back to C.

  • Page 8: Programme Guide

    PROGRAMME GUIDE PROGRAMMES FABRICS TEMPERATURE DETERGENT QUICK RINSE LOAD °C COMPARTMENT WASH WASH & HOLD WHITE COLOUR Cotton Heavily 50-90 40-50 / + // pre-wash soiled cotton and linen Cotton Normally 30-90 30-40 main wash soiled cotton and linen C Cotton spin F Synthetic Soiled 30-60 30-40...

  • Page 9: Operating The Machine

    OPERATING THE MACHINE Sorting the laundry Sort the laundry in one of the following the following groups: 1. White cotton and linen as well as robust colourfast fabrics. 2. Synthetics and synthetic blends as well as non colourfast fabrics 3. Delicate fabrics such as silks and rayon 4.

  • Page 10: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Detergent Dispenser To remove residual detergent, pull the dispenser drawer outward, press on the marked area of the siphon, and pull the drawer free. Wash the dispenser and the housing in water before re-inserting the dispenser. Siphon To prevent clogging, the siphon (the coloured component in the dispenser) should be cleaned after every 30—40 washes.

  • Page 11: Problem Washing

    PROBLEM WASHING – Check List Greasy stains on washing. Use more detergent if washing is heavily soiled. • Use both pre-wash and main wash programmes. • Check that the machine is not overloaded. • Grey, dirty looking washing. Use more detergent if the washing is heavily soiled or if the machine is located in •...
  • Page 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING - Continued The machine will not work at all. Check: House fuses or circuit breakers. • Wall socket ( plug in another appliance to check ) • That the door is closed properly. • That the water tap is open. •...
  • Page 13 INTERNATIONAL FABRIC CARE LABELS Recommended washing No dry cleaning temperature Bleach can be used No spin Do not use bleach May be washed in centrifugal machine Wash by hand only Do not wash in centrifugal machine Dry on horizontal surface Line dry Do not wash Ironing is permitted...

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Capacity (dry load) 5 kg. Height 850 mm. Width 600 mm. Depth 540 mm. Net weight 60 kg. Power requirement 220V, 50 Hz. Nominal current 10 A Motor power 300 W Heater power 1900 W Washing speed 52 rev/min Max. Spin speed 800 —...

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